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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman news since 1896

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Women’s Soccer Team Falls to Puget Sound 2-0

Quin Nelson September 30, 2012

Despite dominating possession for most of the game, the Whitman women's soccer team fell to the University of Puget Sound 2-0 at the Whitman Soccer Complex on Saturday. Whitman took immediate control...

Illustration: Emily Johnson

OP winter offerings

Elena Aragon November 8, 2011

Ice Fishing Ever take a gander at those old men sitting on the middle of a lake for hours, fishing through a miniscule hole in the ice? Well, now you can be one of them by coming on a two-day excursion...

Varsity ski cuts spark outcry, discussion

Varsity ski cuts spark outcry, discussion

Kim Sommers and Cindy Chen March 12, 2009
The economic crisis has finally hit home. Last night, Wednesday, March 11, 300 Whitman students, faculty, staff and concerned community members filed into Maxey Auditorium to discuss the controversial decision to convert the varsity Alpine and Nordic ski team to a club sport. President George Bridges, Athletic Director Dean Snider and other top administrators were on hand to answer questions from the audience about the decision which was announced to the community on March 10.

Unpredictable weather to blame for student injury

Alethea Buchal March 12, 2009

Remember opening your campus Webmail last week to find an e-mail from the Dean of Students warning you to watch out for the dangerous mud-piles?   Perhaps the e-mail seemed a bit absurd and unconventional,...

Skiers face uncertain futures, consider other options

Rachel Hoar March 12, 2009

After being notified that both the varsity Alpine and Nordic programs would be cut, Whitman skiers are left with a decision to make: what to do now. The timing of the decision makes student choices...

Bluewood bus seats remain empty after registrants do not appear on scheduled trips. Credit: Kim.

Bluewood Ski Bus deals with no-shows

Alex Jeffers March 5, 2009
Throughout this semester, Whitties have benefitted from a Saturday morning ski bus to the Bluewood ski area, a service made possible by left over ASWC funds from previous years. To take advantage of this opportunity, all one has to do is find the sign-up list in the OP office, write their name down, and show up at 8:30 am on Saturday. This seemingly simple task, however, has proven difficult for many. Many students sign up for the ski bus and then fail to attend. Whether this is a result of late Friday nights, poor memory, or plain apathy, one thing is clear: signing up for the ski bus does not entail a lot of commitment.
Brian Kearns, ‘10, and Ethan Mansfield, ‘11, race for the ball in a game of bike polo that was held on Saturday as part of the Cycling teams event week. Credit: Zipparo

Perspectives: February 26

Pioneer Photographers February 26, 2009
Perspectives takes a look at Whitman College life from changing angles. The photos below originally appeared as part of the February 12th, 2009 edition of the Whitman Pioneer. Click for larger images.
Bridges addresses response to recession

Bridges addresses response to recession

Molly Smith February 26, 2009
Last Thursday, Feb. 19, Whitman College President George Bridges released a letter to the campus community detailing the economic recession's impact on the college. Since then, he has hosted a number of open discussions detailing the college's decisions. The letter outlined the measures the college is taking to curb spending. According to the letter, next year's budget calls for a reduction in spending of $2 million. This reduction will be achieved in part through suspending salary increases for faculty and staff, reducing current personnel by five full time employees, postponing hiring searches, and reducing administrative and operating costs in all departments and programs.
Credit: Vanderbilt

Alpine, Nordic teams finish strong at regional races

Alyssa Fairbanks February 26, 2009
The Alpine and Nordic Ski teams both raced to an awesome finish last weekend (Feb. 19-21) in their respective West Regional Championship races. The Alpine team competed at the Mt. Rose Ski Resort near Reno, Nevada and the Nordic team competed at the Auburn Ski Club near Truckee, California.
Simon Pendleton, ‘11, skiing at Telefest at Bluewood over the weekend. The festival celebrated Telemark skiing, over 7000 years old. Credit: Falltrick

Telemark ‘community’ celebrated at Bluewood

Shannon Buckham February 26, 2009
It all started in Norway about 7,000 years ago. What Assistant OP Director Salmon Norgaard-Stroich calls a “granola," “hippie" and “retro" sport has been around long before the cavemen were replaced by sophisticated counterparts. This little piece of history—telemark skiing—was celebrated at Bluewood Mountain last weekend. Originally called “free heel skiing," telemark skiing was at one point the only way to ski. In the mid-1800's, skiing pioneer Sondre Norheim, a resident of Telemark, Norway, invented the “telemark turn." In the Winter Olympics, skiers are required to land in the Telemark position. The “Carrying of the Torch" still begins in Norheim's hometown.
Got the winter Blues?

Got the winter Blues?

Iris Alden February 5, 2009
Most Whitman students yearn for the sun in the long winter months, but for those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, the absence of sunshine can become a hindrance to their ability to function normally. Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly referred to as SAD, is a mood disorder that describes the onset of depression during winter in people who have otherwise normal mental health.
Styx in winter unicorn drag

Winter 2008

Phil Thompson February 2, 2009
A gallery of photos taken by Greg Lehman over the winter break.
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