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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Varsity athletes share pre-game rituals

Peter Clark February 16, 2012
Superstitions in sports have been around for as long as anyone can remember.

Women’s basketball surfs 6-win surge

maddybell January 25, 2012
Women's basketball heats up mid-season coming off winter break.
Credit: Ethan Parrish

Profile: Who’s that dancing man?

maddybell December 8, 2011
His name is Stephen Rubin and his affiliation with Whitman College began as one of the faculty. Rubin was hired on as a professor in Whitman's Psychology Department in 1971...

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.
Credit: David Jacobson

Athlete profile: Emilie and Katri Gilbert ’13 talk cross country, basketball

maddybell November 3, 2011
For junior cross country runners Emilie and Katri Gilbert, the shift from fall to winter sports seasons means running in two different directions: one onto the court and one into the stands.
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.

Athlete Ally spreads to Whitman athletics community

Libby Arnosti October 13, 2011
With debate on gay rights dominating national politics and rainbow stickers slapped on laptops all over Whitman campus, it is clear that in recent years, LGBTQ issues have been brought to the front of the American consciousness.
Credit: Marie von Hafften

XC kicks off season with twin sweep, deep roster

Libby Arnosti September 8, 2011
Whitman women took eight of the top ten spots at the finish of the women's race at the annual Whitman Invitational last Saturday, September 3rd.

Recharge, recruiting, reflection punctuate coaches’ summers

Nick Wood May 16, 2011
Much like their student athletes, Whitman varsity coaches use the summer as a time to recuperate and recharge.

Athletes recommit to fitness with summer training

Libby Arnosti May 16, 2011
Whitman varsity athletes juggle summer training with jobs, internships and study abroad.
Photo Credit: Marie Von Hafften

Whitties’ success celebrated at annual awards banquet

Pamela London May 16, 2011
After a year of unprecedented success, Whitman varsity athletes came together to celebrate their achievement on the field, in the pool, on the court and in the classroom at the annual Whitman College Athletic Awards Banquet.
Photos by Julia Bowman; Design by Jack Lazar

Men’s baseball aims for turn around after recent slump

Andrew Hawkins February 24, 2011

Whitman College baseball coach Jared Holowaty's baseball program has the potential to turn around a recent slump with this year's 2010 recruiting class. In order to become a competitive college within...

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