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Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Walla Walla: fair 77.0°F (25.0°C)

A&E
Kundera’s “Ignorance” is a modern version of the Great Return, coming home after the Odyssey has taken place.  While simultaneously questioning if such a return is even possible, Kundera tells the story of two Czechs who,  after being exiled for 20 years, accidentally run into ...
Politics
The jostling and trouble around the Olympic torch on its trip around the world is an expected surprise, if there ever was one. The organizers of the relay and the Chinese Communist government behind them have gone for an all out headbutt with an assortment of protesters. It started with the ...
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News
They’ve happened here, there and everywhere. As the year draws to a close, the Pioneer reflects on the year’s most newsworthy topics that sparked discussions on everything from national headlines to local events. 1. Sherwood begins renovation Built in the 1960s as the college’s athletic facility, the ...
Community
In the fall of 2005, Whitman students were given the opportunity to do academic research which would directly impact their Eastern Washington community. The course and project, dubbed The State of the State for Washington Latinos, initially drew in 12 undergraduate students who researched everything ...
Feature

Formerly famous mainly for its wine and onions, Walla Walla is rapidly becoming known for its biking, for both recreational use and as a means of transportation.

From the professional cyclists that come from all over the country to the junior cycling team at the Community Center for Youth (CCY) to the Whitman cycling team, it is clear that spandex is in in Walla Walla. However, Walla Walla hasn’t always been full of die-hard cyclists.

Bob Watson has lived in Walla Walla since 1970. An avid cyclist, he started riding with the Wheatland Wheelers, Walla Walla’s first recreational cycling team, in 1985 …

Life
Bon Appétit is putting Whitman on a diet. But with almost two fully functional gyms, active student participation in sports ...
Dear Doctor, I really want to travel the world before I sell my soul for a salary and full dental, but ...
Outdoors
The application process for next year’s Campus Sustainability Coordinator position is currently underway. The position, a long-time goal of the Conservation and Recycling Committee, is designed to coordinate sustainability efforts across campus and to develop, implement and maintain a long-term campus sustainability plan. “The primary ...