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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Womens Soccer Earns First Win

Women’s Soccer Earns First Win

Quinn Salkind, Sport's Reporter October 20, 2016

After a losing streak to start the 2016 season, the Women’s soccer team earned their first win of the year, beating Pacific University 4-2 on October 9. Lena De Guzman came out fast, scoring a first...

In It for the Long Run: Cross Country Builds toward Conference

In It for the Long Run: Cross Country Builds toward Conference

Ridley Eastland-Fruit, Sports Reporter October 13, 2016

Any sports team has its ups and downs over the course of the season, and Whitman’s cross country program is no exception. After a productive and optimistic preseason, it’s been a bumpy road lately...

Men’s Soccer Off to a Fast Start

Arie Knops, Sport's Reporter October 5, 2016

A year ago this week, Whitman’s men’s soccer team was preparing for a rivalry game against Whitworth while sitting bottom of the Northwest Conference with a 1-1-4 record, and a 1-1-7 overall record....

Photo by Tywen Kelly

Women’s Tennis Serves a Great Tournament

Conor Scanlon, Sport's Reporter October 3, 2016

Last weekend, the Whitman women’s tennis team played host to the 2016 Women’s Northwest Regional Tennis Tournament. This annual fall tournament is organized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association...

Photo by Jackie Griesen

Being an Athlete of Color at Whitman

Cherokee Washington, Sports Columnist September 29, 2016

Navigating the world through a non-white body is a difficult task, especially in college. Between the daily incidents of police brutality, the constant fear of becoming the next trending Facebook or Twitter...

Shae Kanakaloe, Senior. Photo by Matt Banderas, contributed by Gregg Petcoff.

Athlete Spotlight: Shae Kanakaole Named NWC Student-Athlete of the Week

Kathleen Daly-Jensen, Sports Writer September 29, 2016

Whitman senior and volleyball player Shae Kanakaole was named the Northwest Conference scholar-athlete of the week. Kanakaole had an impressive week on the hardwood, and was subsequently recognized for...

Whit City cheering from the bleachers. Photo contributed by Tim Howell.

Whit City brings new life to student section

Grant Laco, Staff Reporter October 4, 2015

When sophomores Max Hanson and Tim Howell met at a volleyball game last year, they both shared a concern. "People were at the game, but some people weren’t really paying attention, a lot of people...

Vela (center) dives for a ball in center field. Photo by John Lee.

Young talent on rise for Whitman baseball

Riley Foreman March 12, 2015

Although the Whitman Baseball Team might still be trying to hit its stride, it's certainly not all doom and gloom for the young squad. The program recently secured its first regular season win and glimpsed the...

Search for new assistant sports communication director

Riley Foreman February 26, 2015

The end of February is typically a busy time for the Whitman College Athletic Department. This year, the transition from winter to spring sports will be even more hectic due to the absence of former Assistant...

Whitman athletics utilizing new tactics to increase wins

Riley Foreman February 19, 2015

Whitman's liberal arts curriculum may require students to complete three quantitative analysis credits, but for varsity athletes, practice with numbers doesn't necessarily stop at calculus homework. Whitman...

Photo by Halley McCormick.

In Compliance with Title IX, Women’s Lacrosse Shifts from Club to Varsity

Cole Anderson September 11, 2014

As Whitman's academic realm welcomes back new and returning students for the '14-'15 school year, Whitman athletics welcomes a new varsity team: women's lacrosse.  Formerly a club sport, this is the...

The Student Body

The Student Body

Marra Clay April 1, 2014
Whitman's active- this isn't a secret. With my fresh first year perspective, I still meander around campus, jaw dropped in awe of both the physical and intellectual talents of my peers.
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