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News

Seniors recall most talked about events

May. 18, 2009 by Chelsea Bissell

Blackface Incident 2006 ushered in a hugely publicized and controversial event at Whitman. At a “Survivor” themed party at the Sigma Chi house, two students, attempting to represent racial division on the show, arrived in blackface. At that time, “Survivor” teams on the show were determined by the contestants’ race. Major controversy ensued as concerned students ...

Feature

Reflections: Professor Michelle Janning

May. 18, 2009 by Guest Writer

Dear Seniors, Given that you are re-entering the real world and expanding your efforts beyond the Whitman Bubble, you will inevitably face a life somewhat different from the heavily integrated life in college that you’ve been leading (where work is the same as home and friends and lovers are the same as colleagues). Now, the real world ...

Arts & Entertainment

Best Senior Writer: Jake Kinstler

May. 18, 2009 by Mike Sado

Jake Kinstler has enjoyed success on the Harper Joy Theater stage with his plays  “Killers, Priests, Sinners & Whores” and “Can We Love After The Apocalypse?”  Now, the wordsmith has been chosen by his fellow students as the “Best Senior Writer.”  The Pioneer recently asked Kinstler to talk about his win. Pio: Which person in your ...