WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR PRO-CHOICE PROTEST

Ben Kearney
News Reporter

This past Saturday, September 10th, Walla Walla and Whitman community members gathered in Pioneer Park to protest in support of nationwide access to abortion. The event was organized by RiseUp4AbortionRights and included speeches from impassioned public figures and organization leaders. 

Read the full story here.

Photo by Chloe Collins

PRESIDENT BOLTON OUTLINES HER PLANS FOR WHITMAN'S FUTURE

Sara Marshall
News Editor

President Bolton has begun her official tenure as Whitman's 15th President. In an interview with the Wire, Bolton shares her assessment of Whitman and her priorities for the upcoming year. The interview delves into Bolton's goals surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, her concerns for student health and wellness and what makes Whitman a successful college.

Read the full interview here.

Photo by Sofia Del Fiol

MAKING WHITMAN WHITE AGAIN

Ahmed Elsayed
Opinion Writer

What is the definition of "White"? According to the U.S. Census Bureau and Whitman College, a White person is anyone "having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa." Opinion writer Ahmed Elsayed challenges this definition, claiming that Whitman's categorization of MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) students as White is a harmful form of erasure. He writes, "removing or leaving out the MENA category from Whitman's racial/ethnic categories...isolates and otherizes MENA students, faculty and staff, causing constant identity erasure and confusion."

Read the full opinion piece here.

GEAR UP TO TEAR UP

Zoe Schacter-Brodie
Feature Editor

Walk around Whitman, and you’ll hear ample, unabashed discussion of crying. Step into the alcoves of an academic building, and you might even hear some crying! Many of us discuss it easily in passing — frustrated tears over a last-minute essay or an accidental cry during office hours. Students Buddy Muench, Warren Davis and Sonia Xu share their experiences with crying in college and their thoughts on the value (or lack thereof) of having a good sob.

Read the full feature article here.

Illustration by Amelia Ebling

WHITMAN COMMUNITY REFLECTS ON THE PASSING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Abby Malzewski
Editor-in-Chief

On Sept. 8, the world was faced with the news that Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. Queen Elizabeth II was the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch and reigned for 70 years. Her eldest son has now been elevated to the throne as King Charles III. Associate Professor of History Lynn Sharp and student Izzy Mullins reflect on the Queen's impact and her lasting legacy.

Read the full story here.

WHICH ADMIN BUILDING ARE YOU? TAKE THIS QUIZ TO FIND OUT!

Carmel Stephan
Yes, it's me: Playbuzz Editor-in-Chief

Are you tech-oriented, or better with an axe and saw? Is your room the hub of all social activities, or used only for homework and sleeping? Are you pretty, or are you confusing to look at?  Believe it or not, the questions seen above can decipher which Whitman Admin building you’re most like! 

Take the quiz here.

HEAR'S WHAT YOU MISSED...
THIS WEEK ON THE WHITMAN WIRE PODCAST

Melody Li
Podcast Reporter

Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, state-level bans on abortion in several states were triggered, eliminating safe access to abortion. On this week’s episode of the Whitman Wire podcast, reporter Melody Li explores student reactions the Supreme Court's decision. She speaks to international and domestic students to both gauge immediate responses and discuss the future.

Tune in here.