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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Illustration by Payton Davies.

Whitman athletes talk about sports uniforms

Natalie Comerford, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Sports uniforms can have a big impact on how an athlete feels when they compete. It can also affect the team at large and how they play together. Differences in the construction of athletic and performance...

Senior cross country runner Whitman Rich competes in the NCAA Division 3 Championship Race. Photo contributed by Whitney Rich

Blues cross country success continues in regionals, nationals

Dylan Mathias, Sports Reporter December 5, 2019

The women’s cross country team had a strong showing in the Northwest Conference (NWC) Championship, placing first amongst some very talented conference competition. It is the first time they have accomplished...

Women’s cross country takes first in NWC conference

Women’s cross country takes first in NWC conference

Dylan Mathias , Sports Reporter November 14, 2019

On Saturday, Nov. 2, the women’s cross country team finished first in the Northwest Conference Championship. The Blues have steadily improved their conference championship performances over the last...

Senior Will Mullins inches ahead of a competitor from Linfield. Photo by Natalie Mutter

Blues at Home: Walla Walla Hosts NWC Cross Country Championships for First Time in Ten Years

Gaby Thomas, Sports Writer November 1, 2017

Cross country is a not a sport that is easily watched. To physically watch the entire race, a spectator would have to run alongside athletes for miles, and even to that extent, would still miss the big...

Contributed by Lucy Sullivan. Taken after Sundodger Invite.

One Kilometer In: A Look at the Blues’ Cross Country Season

Gaby Thomas, Sports Writer September 28, 2017

The Cross Country team is an elusive one compared to the rest of the varsity teams at Whitman College. They have no pool, court or field to call their own; the bulk of their training is done outside...

Cross Country Reaches the Finish Line, Eyes Next Year

Cross Country Reaches the Finish Line, Eyes Next Year

Ridley Eastland-Fruit, Sports Reporter December 1, 2016

Nov. 12 marked the end of the season for Whitman’s cross country teams after a tough race at the NCAA Division III West Regionals in Salem, Oregon. This came two weeks after a strong showing by both...

Third Annual “Who Do You Run For?” supports cancer battles with 24-hour run

Cole Anderson, Sports Editor November 30, 2015
“It always strikes me just how many people have been affected by cancer. This event is amazing at bringing everyone together in a cause that has affected so many of us. We run together for our loved ones who have had cancer, and also for our teammates who have been affected by cancer. It is an amazing act of solidarity that really makes me, and I hope my teammates as well, feel supported,” said Patterson
Cross Country Finishes Strong at Regionals

Cross Country Finishes Strong at Regionals

Marah Alindogan November 21, 2013
The cross country team found great success last Saturday as they culminated their season at the Division III West Regional meet.

Strong Results Build Confidence for Cross Country

Kelsey Peck September 19, 2013
After already displaying great performances both as a team and individually, it’s safe to say that the cross-country team is off to the races.

Senior Profiles: Cross Country/Volleyball

Tristan Gavin October 31, 2012
When the fall sports come to an end in the following weeks, so too will the collegiate athletic careers of many seniors. For most, this season marks the peak of an athletic career that will likely never continue at such a competitive level. For all, it is the end of an emotional roller coaster that has shaped their experiences at Whitman College.

Cross Country Championships

Peter Clark October 31, 2012
The sloppy, rainy conditions at the Northwest Conference Cross Country Championships in Forest Grove, Ore. highlighted what turned out to be a sub-par day for both the Whitman men's and women's cross country teams.

How Whitman stacks up: A sport-by-sport look at the upcoming fall season

Matt Tesmond September 20, 2012
The Whitman fall sports season heated up with the beginning of conference play last week, but how do the teams stack up compared to the rest of the Northwest Conference? The Pioneer takes a look at each sport to discover how Whitman stacks up and how the conference will shake out.
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