Whitman Pioneer

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Dwindling budget forces WEB to curb ambitions

Back in September, the old Campus Activities Board and ASWC Events restructured to form Whitman Events Board. The organization is running on a much tighter ...

Budget cuts lead to truncated BFFC hours, frustrated students

Students are divided over the Baker Ferguson Fitness Center's new weekend hours. The center will now close earlier on Saturdays and open later on Sundays.

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Our picks of events on campus from Dec. 3 to Dec. 10

Each Thursday, The Pioneer highlights several events happening on campus or in Walla Walla over the weekend. Here are this week’s picks:

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