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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Women’s fraternities cope with increased recruitment numbers

Annie Roge October 3, 2014

Whitman College's 2014 fall women's fraternity formal recruitment drew to a close last Monday, after the school's highest-ever turnout of 150 girls entering the process. Surpassing last year's impressive...

Photo Nikki Antenucci.

Early Season National Ranking Ups Women’s Cross-Country Confidence

Cole Anderson October 3, 2014

For the first time in four years, the Whitman women's cross country team broke into national rankings for DIII schools, ranking 34th nationally and fourth regionally. Though it is still early in the season,...

STEM pressure shouldnt decide womens futures

STEM pressure shouldn’t decide women’s futures

Hillary Smith September 25, 2014
Encouragement and positivity for women going into STEM are crucial. If women love physics, they should study it. But if they love discussing philosophy, they should do that, because the humanities play a vital role in society.
Despite Progress, Public Harassment Persists

Despite Progress, Public Harassment Persists

Hillary Smith September 11, 2014
I found stories about women being attacked and harassed even during the day, some of them on sidewalks with other people. Most of all, I found women who were just as frightened as I was to walk by themselves on a dark street.

Sexism: Apparently, Women Just Need to Stop Complaining

Hillary Smith May 13, 2014

A recent article on Huffington Post addresses sexist advertisements. Specifically, it comments on SuitSupply's latest ad campaign that features a man dressed in a smart looking suit surrounded by dancing...

Another section of the Marriage Corner. Also, spring has definitely arrived!

Marriage Corner at People’s Park

Rachel Palfini May 7, 2014

As many of you probably know, Chinese culture, like so many others, places great emphasis on marriage. China has been a patriarchal society since its origin over 5000 years ago, and as such, much value...

Technology Does Not Welcome Women

Hillary Smith May 2, 2014

A few weeks ago, an article entitled "Technology's Man Problem" was published in the New York Times. It chronicles the experiences of several women who worked or are working in technology, and the culture...

Poverty is Now a Woman Thing

Hillary Smith April 22, 2014

The other day, I was perusing the Women section of Huffington Post when I came across an article (surprise, surprise) about Maria Shriver's recent report on American women's financial situation. The report...

Being a Woman in Politics

Hillary Smith April 15, 2014
Discussing how women in politics are still having to fight traditional gender roles.

Gender and Pay

Hillary Smith April 14, 2014
Examining the gender pay gap that still exists in our country.
Sex, Gore Found in 300 Prequel

Sex, Gore Found in ‘300’ Prequel

Nathan Fisher March 13, 2014
If you're looking for gushing blood, unattached limbs and air-brushed abs, "300: Rise of an Empire" is the mediocre movie to see.

Fun Facts about the Female Body

Rosemary Hanson March 6, 2014
Men just can't seem to understand women's bodies. From the wandering womb to the excessive ear hair, female anatomy is one big fat mystery. Here are a few little-known facts about the female body to help enlighten our male readers.
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