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Vol. CLVII
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Women’s Lacrosse picks up steam

Sam Patterson, Campus Life Reporter April 20, 2023

Lacrosse’s domain may be less widespread than some other major American sports, but it takes a whole lot of skill and courage to play. Players charge up and down the field yielding metal sticks, and...

Wire Watch: Mar. 5-11

Wire Watch: Mar. 5-11

Gillian Mackay-Brown, Managing Editor March 2, 2023

Kissing the Witch March 2-5, Harper Joy Theatre Written by acclaimed Irish author and playwright Emma Donoghue, and directed by Dr. Laura Hope, "Kissing the Witch" puts the fairy tales ingrained...

Women's Lacrosse Prepares to Become Varsity Sport

Women’s Lacrosse Prepares to Become Varsity Sport

Sarah Anderegg March 13, 2014
Silly costumes and lacrosse sticks are not the typical outfit combination students might expect to encounter when walking across Ankney Field. However, last week, the women’s lacrosse team was seen dressed up in crazy outfits to bring attention to and celebrate the start of their spring 2014 season. This annual tradition not only embodies the lacrosse team’s fun loving attitude towards the sport, but also happens to come with anticipated news. After much deliberation, the Whitman women’s lacrosse team has been granted funding, and in 2016 will officially become a varsity sport.

Whitman women take third in lacrosse championships

Pamela London April 21, 2011
The Whitman women's lacrosse team wrapped up a long and successful season Sunday with a victory over Gonzaga University to claim third place overall at the Northwest Women's Lacrosse League championship tournament. The third-place finish was the highest for the team in the history of the club.
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