Friday, March 12th, 2010
Dragfest festivities defy gender norms
Last Saturday, the Coalition Against Homophobia hosted Dragfest, a dance party that encouraged students to question established conceptions of gender in a festive, open environment. ...
Students who travel adapt to physical, cultural distance
Whitman students who arrive from faraway states or even more distant nations must learn to adapt to cultural differences, often confronting misconceptions about their home ...
Military recruitment sparks debate on campus
Although the military has a relatively low presence on Whitman's campus, its role here remains a contested topic. In 2005, ASWC passed a resolution opposing ...
As real life looms, seniors wonder, “What happens next?”
With graduation approaching, a tough economy creates stress, as well as fresh opportunities, for Whitman seniors.
Whitman student opts to enlist in Marines
While most Whitman students don't seek out a military career, senior Ryan Finnegan has struck his own path— he graduated from Officer Candidate School and ...
Seniors weigh humanitarian service options
Many seniors are committed to humanitarian service options after Whitman, yet among the diverse organizations available, finding the best fit can be tricky.
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About Features
Although the military may be seem unrelated to the world of Whitman campus, the two institutions have had a long relationship. This week in Feature, we examine the controversy behind military recruiting in colleges and speak with one Whitman student who has chosen to pursue a career in the Marines. For those interested in a different type of service, we look at global and national options, as seniors struggle to find an organization with the right fit for them and face the anxiety of finding work in a tough economy.
