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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

David Domke outlines opposing visions of America

Dylan Tull February 9, 2012
According to Professor and Chair of the University of Washington Department of Communications, David Domke, who lectured in Olin hall on Tuesday Feb. 7, this year's election will define the future vision of America for years to come and possibly restructure the American identity permanently in either Republican or Democratic party terms.
Illustration: Kelly Douglas

Board Editorial: Alberto G. case reveals need for reevaluation of tenure review process

Editorial Board February 9, 2012

The scale of the recent student protests regarding Assistant Professor of Spanish Alberto G.'s* tenure denial speaks not only to Galindo's impact on those who have taken his classes, but also to a large-scale...

Photo by Ethan Parrish

Presenting the spring 2012 Pio editors!

Sara Rasmussen January 31, 2012
Back row, from left to right: Senior Reporter Rachel Alexander '13, Humor Editor Cari Cortez '13, Web Editor Sara Rasmussen '12, Feature Editor Kelsey Kennedy '12, A&E Editor Caitlin Hardee '12, Illustration Editor Binta Loos-Diallo '12, Managing Editor Cara Lowry '12, Web Content Editor Josh Goodman '12, Editor-in-Chief Patricia Vanderbilt '12, Sports Editor Libby Arnosti '12. Front row, from left to right: Feature Editor Alyssa Fairbanks '12, News Editor Shelly Le '14, Chief Copy Editor Jean Marie Dreyer '12, News Editor Karah Kemmerly '14, Photography Editor Ethan Parrish '14. Not Pictured: Opinion Editor Alex Brott '13.
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Professor George Ball passes away, remembered by Whitman community

Shelly Le January 12, 2012
Dr. George H. Ball, whose influence at Whitman College spanned over five decades, passed away on January 1, 2012 at the age of 96, but his words and actions continue to impact those who knew him.
Illustration: Emily Johnson

Whitman College through an international lens

Karah Kemmerly December 13, 2011
MECCA's living room is warm and lined with strands of Christmas lights, a cozy oasis from the early signs of winter weather brewing outside—primarily because sophomore Nandini Rathi has set the house thermostat at 77 degrees.

Undocumented Students Statement approved by Board of Trustees

Karah Kemmerly November 29, 2011
On Nov. 17, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve a statement in support of undocumented students. The statement went up on Whitman's website on, Nov. 29.

What’s to know: Introduction to Northwest Conference

Pamela London November 10, 2011
An up-close and personal look at the Northwest Conference's nine member institutions.

Fall sports wrap up seasons

Matt Tesmond November 10, 2011
The seasonal change from fall to winter marks the end of another successful fall sports season consisting of dramatic victories, heartbreaking losses, All-Americans and nationally ranked teams.

Student arrested for identity theft, burglary

Shelly Le October 28, 2011

Disclaimer: The name of the student charged with these offenses was removed from this article on Oct. 22, 2020 and replaced with "Philip Forest." The original charges were vacated from his record five...

Whitties still possess missionary spirit

Cara Lowry October 27, 2011
We are missionaries, but in a sense different from the Protestant wagon-train variety of the mid-19th century. "Critical thinking" is our new religion; "helping people" is still our mission.
Illustration: Julie Peterson

Sports, Greek life: A complementary relationship?

Matt Tesmond October 20, 2011
Greek life and varsity sports share many core goals: building a sense of family, working together to accomplish goals and, above all, having fun. So it is not surprising to find at Whitman a thriving culture of Greek athletes. Athletes' participation in Greek life, however, spans the spectrum from a positive relationship to a disruptive engagement.

North Hall

Molly Emmett October 13, 2011
Here's a trivia question fit for Whitties: What used to be an old hospital, has its own volleyball court and is sometimes believed to be located past the wheat fields? If you answered North Residence Hall, you are correct!
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