Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Articles by Rachel Alexander:
Whitman students join farm workers in Pasco to fight for fair working conditions
'¡Si se puede!' has been used as a rallying cry for everything from pro-immigration marches to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Its original usage, however, was ...
Greenhouse gas audit aims for carbon neutrality
Whitman has joined colleges across the nation in addressing the global impact of climate change and the threat it poses to humans, animals and ecosystems. ...
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 ...
Whitman students spearhead group to fight, educate about human trafficking
Many Whitman students and local residents may not be aware that modern day slavery exists right here in Walla Walla. With support from local organizations, ...
Eating really local: new student project aims to grow greens for Bon Appétit salad bars
Student Agriculture at Whitman, a newly-formed student project, is growing microgreens near the amphitheater with the goal of selling them for use in Bon Appétit's ...
Walla Walla voters pass sales tax increase to maintain Valley Transit services
Voters in the Walla Walla County Public Transportation Benefit Area approved a sales tax increase to maintain the current level of public transit. The measure ...
Valley transit: The final countdown
Last fall 2009, the the Campaign for Valley Transit began its fight to stop service cuts to the Valley Transit system. This Tuesday, Feb. 9 ...
Students campaign for Valley Transit measure
Whitman students get the word out to Walla Walla residents about the valley transit vote on Feb. 9.
Adopt-a-Family spreads holiday spirit
The Adopt-a-Family program allows Whitman students to form groups that sponsor a family with a certain number of members.
Colored glass not trash in Walla Walla
Students mistakenly trash colored glass due to misunderstood Walla Walla recycling policy.
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