Saturday, March 20th, 2010
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All students should attend ‘Prom Night’
Paul Saltzman's first documentary feature, Prom Night in Mississippi, which ...
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / March 11, 2010
Obama the failure?
Is Obama a failure? Looking a the last year of Obama's administration.
By Russ Caditz-Peck / March 11, 2010
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. ...
By Rachel Alexander / March 11, 2010
Big oil is making America fall behind
The inability of politicians to take action on climate change doesn't only have dire implications for the planet. It is also affecting our ability to ...
By Lisa Curtis / March 11, 2010
Chatroulette: Vulgar, artistic, awesome
Chat Roulette has value and artistic merit, minus all the penises.
By William Witwer / March 11, 2010
Harper Joy Theatre to undergo major renovation
Harper Joy Theatre is about to get an overhaul thanks to a decision from the Board of Trustees last month to approve a $7-7.5 million ...
By natelessler / March 11, 2010
For many, public school background a source of pride
Although public and private high schools both seem to provide adequate preparation for Whitman academics, many students see something important in the challenges of public ...
By amychapman / March 11, 2010
You’re never wrong on the Internet
Has the always-right culture of the internet infected our culture? You betcha.
By Blair Hanley Frank / March 11, 2010
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 ...
By Rebecca Bright / March 11, 2010
Blind dating service attracts dozens of Whitman singles
Co-founders Erickson and juniors Heather Nichols-Haining and Spring Lonneker were reticent at first to start a free matchmaking service for Whitman students, but were pleasantly ...
By Rose Woodbury / March 11, 2010
Meal plan costs as much as 77 percent higher than flex prices
Seven dollars and 42 cents is the average cost of a meal purchased with flex dollars in a Whitman dining hall. But for students on ...
By Jocelyn Richard / March 11, 2010
Greece faces fiscal deadlines, protests
Greece faces EU fiscal deadlines and citizen protests over cutbacks. What can Greece do?
By Heather Nichols-Haining / March 11, 2010
International students to stay on campus, travel during spring break
As the week before spring break comes to a close, a large percentage of Whitman students are preparing to return home. This is not the ...
By scottcassidy / March 11, 2010
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By jungsong / March 11, 2010
Political Cartoon
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By kellydouglas / March 11, 2010
Methods questioned after tech security test
During the week of March 1, approximately 35 Whitman faculty and staff received a USB drive accompanied by a letter advertising the drive as a ...
By Molly Smith / March 11, 2010
What’s in a name? Whitman College has name in common with residential college at Princeton
President Bridges met with Princeton University president Shirley Tilghman last week during a trip to the East Coast. In addition to discussing the economy and ...
By Jocelyn Richard / March 11, 2010
Whitman men and women open up golf season
This past weekend, both the Whitman men’s and women’s golf teams traveled to Moses Lake, Wash. to play in a three-team match against Whitworth University ...
By bidnamlee / March 11, 2010
Men’s lacrosse wins big, keeps eyes on title
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By baileyarango / March 11, 2010
FACE, Vox team up for biennial production of ‘A Memory, a monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer’
Last week, Feminists Advocating Change & Empowerment and Voices of Planned of Parenthood held their annual V-Day Campaign event with the theater production "A Memory, ...
By Liz Sieng / March 10, 2010
Music video meltdown: Prepubescent birthday edition
Movie Reviewer Bécquer Medak-Seguín tears apart three of pop music's most recent videos.
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / March 10, 2010
Joanna Newsom’s monstrous ‘Have One On Me’ feels like work, doesn’t justify its incredible length
Joanna Newsom's third album, Have One On Me, is a behemoth. It's a '70s-style triple album, in the spirit of George Harrison's All Things Must ...
By Andrew Hall / March 10, 2010
Raymond Chandler’s detective story, ‘The Little Sister,’ remarkable for its introspection
“The Little Sister” is not the best of Chandler’s novels, but it is remarkable in its introspection—a quality that was sparse, if not lacking, in ...
By Ellie Gold / March 10, 2010
Trasnochando
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By samalden / March 4, 2010
Democracy: Coups versus elections
Are elections always good for democracy?
By Heather Nichols-Haining / March 4, 2010
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 ...
By Rachel Alexander / March 4, 2010
Whitman: Get out
This article talks about the nature of intimate communities and how breaking free from them every once in a while can keep you sane and ...
By joeykern / March 4, 2010
Politics professor Mary Hanna passes away
Retired Whitman Politics professor Mary Hanna passed away on Wednesday, March 3, after a battle with cancer. Hanna came to Whitman in 1983 as an associate ...
By Josh Goodman / March 4, 2010
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.
By marybethmurray / March 4, 2010
iPhone: This is not censorship
Why the removing titillating iPhone apps is not censorship.
By Blair Hanley Frank / March 4, 2010
Studying abroad goes beyond “Spanish” to “global” culture
Studying abroad is more than learning about your host country's essentialized "culture".
By Gillian Frew / March 4, 2010
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 ...
By hadleyjolley / March 4, 2010
New peer speaking coaches seem helpful for WUC presenters
Presenters to the Whitman Undergraduate Conference will be more than prepared this year as they are mentored by writing fellows provided by the Written and ...
By Rose Woodbury / March 4, 2010
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.
By Rebecca Bright / March 4, 2010
Student’s video project hopes to bring Washington state financial aid programs to survival
Junior Kate Pringle recruits students for a video project to tell legislators to sustain funding for Washington state financial aid programs, such as work study.
By Jocelyn Richard / March 4, 2010
Ultimate Frisbee teams go to Stanford Open despite frustrating travel negotiations
Whitman's Men's and Women's Club Ultimate Frisbee teams traveled to Stevinson, Calif. last weekend to compete in the Stanford Open. But they only got there ...
By natelessler / March 4, 2010
Tiger will rise again
Sports writers Jay Gold and Bidnam Lee discuss Tiger Woods fall from grace
By jaygold / March 4, 2010
Go speed racer
Meet Cameron Benner, Whitman's own professional race car driver
By baileyarango / March 4, 2010
Some students opt to ‘cook for themselves’ using dining hall ingredients
Because Whitman generally requires underclassmen to live on campus and take meals through one of Bon Appétit's meal plans, many students have opted to cook ...
By Ami Tian / March 3, 2010
Minor problems don’t keep Saffron from offering solid, if untraditional Mediterranean fare
Critiques aside, my date and I enjoyed our visit to Saffron. The menu is focused and delivers, albeit sometimes untraditionally, many of the wonderful flavors ...
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / March 1, 2010
Laptop-wielding Four Tet pleases ‘obsessive fans’ at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge
Live, Hebden performs alone, and it's difficult to tell what exactly he's doing at any given point in time, as his live setup consisted of ...
By Andrew Hall / March 1, 2010
2010 Oscar predictions
I wholeheartedly disagree with the Academy nearly 100 percent of the time and believe the Oscars are nothing but a laughable, luxurious series of cameos, ...
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / March 1, 2010
‘Almost Alice’ offers delightful blend of electropop, rock
Almost Alice is rare among film albums in that it is not a soundtrack - Tim Burton’s longtime musical partner Danny Elfman scored the film, ...
By Caitlin Hardee / March 1, 2010
‘Dangerous Laughter’ subtly, gracefully blurs line between dream and reality
These stories are strange and Millhauser revels in the extraordinary, much to my appreciation. There is at least one story in this collection that will ...
By christinetexeira / March 1, 2010
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By samalden / February 25, 2010
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Restaurant review: Thai Bon Appétit serves forgettable, yet tasty food
Thai Bon Appétit may not be the most authentic experience you'll have at a restaurant this winter, but it still provides a fun meal and ...
By marybethmurray / February 25, 2010
Gang members arrested in connection with off-campus burglaries
Walla Walla police returned stolen property to a number of Whitman students who were robbed over the winter break. The items were recovered from a ...
By Josh Goodman / February 25, 2010
Things to do in a library
What we use libraries for . . . and what we forget they are meant for.
By Ami Tian / February 25, 2010
No-bake cookies provide a quick chocolate fix
These quick, easy cookies are the perfect antidote to your toughest chocolate cravings.
By Rebecca Bright / February 25, 2010
Pamphlet guy: Converting people one Kinko’s trip at a time
This article discusses the nature of pamphlet-wielding zealots who will seek change your life in 400 words or less.
By joeykern / February 25, 2010
Students attempt to define Alternative Voices
Student representatives to the General Studies Committee hit a roadblock when faculty members turned down their proposal to define the Alternative Voices requirement.
By Lea Negrin / February 25, 2010
Teach for America recruitees excited, apprehensive about future teaching careers
Whitman has become a "feeder" school for Teach for America, which has garnered controversy over the years for its approach to educational reforms. Four students ...
By natelessler / February 25, 2010
Secession gains ASWC club recognition
The Secession, Whitman's student-founded, say-anything magazine, received formal club recognition from ASWC at its Sunday, Feb. 7, senate meeting.
By Rose Woodbury / February 25, 2010
Gourmet pizza on a student’s budget
This overnight pizza dough will fulfill your longing for fancy pizza without emptying your wallet.
By Student Contributer / February 25, 2010
ACTA: Who’s afraid of the big bad treaty?
Why you should be very worried about ACTA's regulation of file-sharing on the internet.
By Blair Hanley Frank / February 25, 2010
Language shock
We've all heard of culture shock, but what about language shock?
By Gary Wang / February 25, 2010
Spring 2010 Issue 5 Backpage
The backpage of the Spring 2010 Issue 5 paper.
By Back Page Team / February 25, 2010
American presence burdens Japan
Why the U.S. should move its troops off Japan
By Heather Nichols-Haining / February 25, 2010
No-quit Whits succumb to Wildcats
Missionaries finish 12-13 complete best season since 1998
By allancrum / February 25, 2010
Whitman seniors score 46, wallop Linfield
Whitman Women's Basketball wins its final game of the season blowing out Linfield, 81-52.
By baileyarango / February 25, 2010
The business of basketball
Gabe Cahn and Doyle McCarthy analyze the impending NBA free agency season
By gabrielcahn / February 25, 2010
Whitman hosts club volleyball tournament, has great showing
Whitman Club Volleyball goes 3-1 in inaugural All-Star Classic
By bidnamlee / February 25, 2010
Spring 2010 Issue 4 Backpage
The backpage of the spring 2010 issue 4 paper.
By Back Page Team / February 24, 2010
‘Tripteral’ to show at Sheehan gallery
On Tuesday, March 2, “Tripteral: Three Photographic Views” goes up in the Sheehan Gallery, followed in the next few days by a series of lectures and ...
By Ami Tian / February 24, 2010
Few moments stand out from The Magnetic Fields’ lazy, nondescript ‘Realism’
'Realism' is a melodically gorgeous album, but one that simply doesn't push Merritt's songwriting in anything resembling a new direction.
By Andrew Hall / February 24, 2010
Senior music majors put finishing touches on upcoming recitals
As numerous senior recitals and the music department's annual composers concert will take place over the next few weeks, students will perform their own works ...
By Caitlin Hardee / February 24, 2010
‘Juno’ creator finds success with no-frills ‘Up in the Air’
If there's one thing I've learned from watching an exorbitant amount of films every year it is that good ones, though not necessarily great ones, ...
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / February 24, 2010
Whitman alum’s slim novel, ‘The Battle of Hillsboro’ teases, doesn’t follow through
Let’s face it: with a meager 112 pages, there is no way this little novel—with its clunky prose and trite dialogue—could have delivered what I ...
By Ellie Gold / February 24, 2010
Backpage Issue 4
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By Back Page Team / February 24, 2010
Annual Fund challenged by tough economy, less giving spirit among recent grads
Whitman students' liberal arts educations are largely funded by alumni who contribute to the college's Annual Fund. Over the past decade, however, graduates have made ...
By natelessler / February 24, 2010
Letter to the Editor
The Tea Party is a front for corporate interests, not a grass-roots movement.
By Student Contributer / February 21, 2010
Historical society connects past to present
The students of the Whitman Historical Society created the new club to form connections with professors and share their passion for history with the Whitman ...
By Rebecca Bright / February 18, 2010
You’re in Tea Party country
What we learn from and why we should start listening to the Tea Party movement.
By Alex Potter / February 18, 2010
Answers to Whitman history trivia
As part of the Founder's Day festivities, the Alumni Association posted questions about Whitman's history on landmarks around campus. Check here for the answers.
By Rebecca Bright / February 18, 2010
What we’re paying for: Terrorism and oil
While Biden and Cheney squabble over the best way to prosecute terrorists, deeper issues of American foreign policy are neglected. A real response to radical ...
By Lisa Curtis / February 18, 2010
Mentees enthusiastic to unite with mentors for Mentees to Campus Day carnival
The Center for Community Services' annual Mentees to Campus Day brings together Whitman mentors and their mentees for an afternoon of fun activities. The young ...
By Rose Woodbury / February 18, 2010
Resist Tea Party Movement’s shift toward the Right
Democrat's should stay the course and not let the Tea Party move politics rightward no matter what moderate Republicans do.
By jamessledd / February 18, 2010
Electronic contracts: Why don’t we pay attention to them?
Why you should think about reading all of those annoying electronic contracts you impulsively click "Agree" to.
By Blair Hanley Frank / February 18, 2010
Lesson of Chinese New Year: Freedom is a U.S. “tradition”
Do Americans actually value freedom, or are we just following a tradition of freedom?
By Gary Wang / February 18, 2010
Voice from the past: A conversation with Whitman’s founder
Here about the life of Cushing Eels, Whitman's founder, from the professor who has played Eels for ten years.
By Becky Nevin / February 18, 2010
Campus resources for grieving students
In the aftermath of Richard O’Brien’s death, and at any other occasion, a variety of resources are available to students who are in the grieving ...
By Josh Goodman / February 18, 2010
Social science majors face setbacks when testing on human subjects
All majors in psychology and sociology are required to write a senior thesis, and the majority of these projects involve human subjects. Recruiting subjects can ...
By Jocelyn Richard / February 18, 2010
Whitman women lose nail-biter to Whitworth
Injury riddled Whitman women suffer consecutive losses to Whitworth University and the University of Puget Sound
By baileyarango / February 18, 2010
Top five reasons Whitman cycling is a team to watch
The Whitman cycling team begins their season and hopes to continue their success.
By Melissa Navarro / February 18, 2010
Whitman men chop down Loggers, succumb to Pirates
#8 Whitworth University Pirates eliminate Missionaries from NWC playoff contention with 70-57 victory
By allancrum / February 18, 2010
Going to ‘Hell’: Butler’s new novel makes an introspective but ‘quick and easy’ read
What keeps "Hell" from being a mere parody of Dante’s "Inferno," or just an outlet for those with fame or influence to suffer for entertainment, ...
By christinetexeira / February 17, 2010
Hot Chip’s ‘most eccentric album yet’ teeters between success, going too far
Whereas Made in the Dark was defined by its split between uptempo numbers and attempted neo-soul balladry, this album blends those strands together with some ...
By Andrew Hall / February 17, 2010
T. Maccarone’s new Olive Marketplace and Café taps into excitement, experiments with café/marketplace hybrid
Your nostalgic yearning for large baguettes may not be satisfied by Maccarone’s new establishment, but this eatery’s penchant for bold, creamy sauce flavors may more ...
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / February 17, 2010
Award-winning slam poet Alvin Lau, among others, to judge first-ever Whitman slam poetry competition
Next week, Whitman Events Boards and Slam Poetry Club are teaming up to host a new slam competition that will pit Whitman's most talented poets ...
By Ami Tian / February 17, 2010
New director Cooper garners Oscar buzz with ‘Crazy Heart’; ‘American Radical’ captures professorial life
“Crazy Heart” is unwaveringly predictable and too schematic to merit the hearts and minds of so many members of the Academy.
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / February 17, 2010
Stitch ‘n Bitch group builds new knitting community
While the group is made up mostly of Whitman College staff, faculty and students, anyone is welcome to attend.
By Mehera Nori / February 17, 2010
Comic
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By jungsong / February 17, 2010
Walla Walla Symphony faces declines in funding, attendance
According to a 2009 Audience Demographic Research Review by the League of American Orchestras, the live classical music audience has declined by 13% or 3.3 ...
By Liz Sieng / February 15, 2010
Get ‘Lost,’ It’s Worth It
For some, the premier of the final season of Lost was yet ...
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / February 15, 2010
Whitman student killed in skiing accident
Whitman first-year Richard O'Brien was killed in a skiing accident at the Bluewood Ski Area on Feb. 13.
By Josh Goodman / February 13, 2010
The Age-Old Film Debate: Formalism or Realism?
A recent post by New Yorker film blogger Richard Brody sparked a worthwhile debate (in which I participated) that ...
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / February 12, 2010
New on DVD: ‘The Cove’
A excellent film that somehow made it as near as Pasco this fall (don't ask me how) has redefined activist documentary filmmaking. Louie Psihoyos's The ...
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / February 11, 2010
North Hall: community living off-campus
North Hall is technically campus living, but it comes with an off-campus address. While they may be geographically separated from Whitman, students living in North ...
By hadleyjolley / February 11, 2010
Student Life Committee looks to change plagiarism policy
The Student Life Committee approves an ASWC-introduced revision to the Academic Dishonesty policy. The proposed changes would give professors more input in penalties for improper ...
By Molly Smith / February 11, 2010
Whitman College Cribs
Get a tour of the classy and creepy features of three houses rented by Whitman students.
By Becky Nevin / February 11, 2010
Complaining can bring us together
This article discusses the nature of "orientation" ceremonies and the nature of how people bond. Specifically, I talk about how going through a mildly unpleasant ...
By joeykern / February 11, 2010
Don’t ‘just be yourself’
Why the idea of "just being yourself" simply doesn't make sense.
By Gillian Frew / February 11, 2010
It’s time to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
President Obama announced in his State of the Union address that he would work to end the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy for gay ...
By jamessledd / February 11, 2010
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 ...
By Rachel Alexander / February 11, 2010
Walla Walla grocers offer deals, variety for smart shoppers
Moving off campus and saying goodbye to Bon Appétit can be tough. To ease the transition, we've created a guide to bargains and where to ...
By Rebecca Bright / February 11, 2010
The limits (and awkwardness) of hindsight
Sometimes hindsight is not 20/20 and that fact can be painfully embarrassing.
By William Witwer / February 11, 2010
Supreme Court rules: Money is protected speech
The Supreme Court's ruling on campaign contributions has opened up the floodgates for Big Business money in politics, to the detriment of the rest of ...
By Heather Nichols-Haining / February 11, 2010
Wealty Health Center offers new services
The Welty Health Center will expand its health services this semester by offering massage therapy, phototherapy, and physical therapy.
By Jocelyn Richard / February 11, 2010
“Dank” slang words
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By Ami Tian / February 11, 2010
Everything you need to know about Google Voice
Google Voice is a brand new internet-based service that has a lot of great features. It's definitely worth a look.
By Blair Hanley Frank / February 11, 2010
Celebrations of the Lunar New Year on campus
Student clubs prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
By Rose Woodbury / February 11, 2010
Whitman women keep playoff hopes alive
Whitman Women put up strong showings against George Fox, Pacific, remain two games behind Whitworth.
By baileyarango / February 11, 2010
Federer, Williams hold serve in Melbourne
Read Lindsay Fairchild's take on the 2010 Australian Open
By lindsayfairchild / February 11, 2010
Alumna to compete in 2010 Olympic Games
Recent success helps Holly Brooks '04 qualify for US Olympic Cross-Country team
By Melissa Navarro / February 11, 2010
Whit men outgunned by George Fox, drawn and quartered by Pacific
Missionaries return from Oregon road trip winless
By allancrum / February 11, 2010
Marshall’s Oscar-nominated ‘Nine’ fails to meet basic requirements of film
Movie Reviewer Bécquer Medak-Seguin argues that 'Nine' is not a real movie.
By Becquer Medak-Seguin / February 10, 2010
Started out hustlin’, ended up with a mediocre, exhausting rock album
Music reviewer Andrew Hall shares his take on Lil' Wayne's new rock album, 'Rebirth.'
By Andrew Hall / February 10, 2010
First-years unearth old school traditions, win ASWC support for new pep band
Owen Lowry '13 and Adam Gilbert '13 have created a pep band, but the group is still in its formative stages, and they are still ...
By Ami Tian / February 10, 2010
‘Plague of Doves’ leaves some loose ends untied, ultimately proves compelling
Reading "The Plague of Doves" was not like reading a murder mystery, it was like entwining myself in the lives of the narrators.
By Ellie Gold / February 10, 2010
Ghetto Sunrise: Whitman’s very own mash-up, party DJ
Zach Morrissey '11 uses his computer to mix songs together, creating a style of music known as mash-up.
By Liz Sieng / February 10, 2010
Political Cartoon
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By kellydouglas / February 10, 2010
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 ...
By Rachel Alexander / February 9, 2010
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 ...
By Rachel Alexander / February 4, 2010
Nonprofits offer alternative spring break excursions
Here are a few nonprofit organizations that offer programs for students seeking a service-related spring break.
By kristencoverdale / February 4, 2010
KWCW fosters links to community, penitentiary inmates
KWCW General Manager Joe Gustav and first-year DJ Patrick Wiley talk about their experiences receiving calls and letters from inmates at the Washington state penitentiary.
By Ami Tian / February 4, 2010
China: Building for the future
Corporations in China seek tomorrow's consumers by building stores today.
By Gary Wang / February 4, 2010
Back Page Issue 2 Spring 2010
Humor section featuring the Black Student Union.
By Back Page Team / February 4, 2010
Forget Obama—Bust the filibuster
Obama can only do so much in the face of a filibuster-bent Senate. Americans need to educate themselves and seek to change the undemocratic filibuster ...
By Russ Caditz-Peck / February 4, 2010
Bon Appétit aims to reduce waste
Bon Appétit saw mixed results after conducting a campaign during the week of Jan. 35-31 to reduce student and kitchen waste in dining halls.
By Josh Goodman / February 4, 2010
Gregoire outlines plan to cut work study, other state funds, in 2010 budget proposal
Governor Christine Gregoire has proposed cutting the Washington Work Study and Washington Scholars programs as part of an effort to close the budget gap. If ...
By Jocelyn Richard / February 4, 2010
ASWC continues to offer free ski bus to Bluewood Ski Resort
Following up a successful inaugural run last spring 2009, ASWC and the Whitman Outdoor Program have teamed up to offer free bus rides to Bluewood ...
By Jocelyn Richard / February 4, 2010
A Superb Bowl for the ages
Gabe and Doyle present the merits of the great American game, Super Bowl XLIV.
By doylemccarthy / February 4, 2010
Whitman men’s tennis team knocked off by top-seeded UC-Santa Cruz
Men's tennis loses to number one ranked University of California - Santa Cruz Banana Slugs (Division III).
By jaygold / February 4, 2010
Why people need to shut up about the iPad
Tech writers need to stop speculating about the iPad before they have seen it and to stop whining about how the iPad has failed to ...
By Blair Hanley Frank / February 4, 2010
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editors, In a recent editorial [on Jan. 28], your columnist Mr. Potter stated that “like all good conservatives, Americans are fearful of the concentration of ...
By Student Contributer / February 4, 2010
Students share past spring break experiences
Three Whitman students share past spring break adventures.
By Rebecca Bright / February 4, 2010
Missionaries continue rollercoaster season
Whitman men lose to Lewis and Clark Friday, end five game losing streak against Willamette Saturday
By allancrum / February 4, 2010
Whitman students plan new options for spring break travel
This year, Whitman leaders have planned and organized an array of spring break excursions, giving students the chance to share a week of outdoor adventures ...
By Rebecca Bright / February 4, 2010
Core from transfer student’s perspective: It could be worse
Transfer students occupy a sometimes awkward position between first-year and upper-classmen. What benefits and disadvantages are there in forcing them to take Core?
By Ami Tian / February 4, 2010
Spring break offers little rest for Whitman faculty
Whitman professors plan to use spring break for research, competition, or time with family– anything but a beach vacation.
By hadleyjolley / February 4, 2010
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