Whitman’s Institutional Resources for Sexual Violence Fall Short

Published   Dec 12, 2024 05:00PM
Sexual violence transcends geographic, cultural and institutional boundaries and its impact is deeply felt within the Whitman community. To address this issue, Whitman relies heavily on the student-led Sexual Violence Prevention (SVP) coalition and other institutional resources, such as the Welty Health Center. Senior SVP member Jackie Zapanta explained that SVP plays an important role... ... Read more

America’s Dying Malls

“This… is the Walla Walla Valley’s only mall”  The statement comes from the long-defunct blog “Walla Walla Valley Daily Photo”. The accompanying photo is a bleak one: a vast blue sky was starkly interrupted by a harsh gray wall a ... Read more

Oil Spill Reveals Deeper Issues as Clean-Up Begins

On Nov. 6 a train derailment south of Wallula caused a diesel spill of about 2,600 gallons into the Columbia River. The spill was quickly contained by Washington’s Department of Ecology and the cleanup is nearing completion as of Nov. 13.  Train d ... Read more

Firefighters Have Fire West of Asotin Washington 90% Contain

Asotin County Fire District #1 was called in for an initial attack with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources about five miles west of Asotin at the top of Cloverland Grade Road.

The wind-driven fire was pushing to the eas ... Read more

Letter from the Editor: On Our Special Issue

Published   Dec 12, 2024 05:00PM
Since breaking our biggest story about the Washington State Attorney General’s investigation into Whitman College, The Wire has received many survivor stories. Each account differs in location, time and severity, but the throughline is painfully consistent: survivors report minimal support from the institution, leaving them to navigate life-altering experiences alone. Whitman is not an outlier.... ... Read more

From ‘We Hate Women Week’ to Today: Sexual Violence at F

In 1947, Whitman College men staged a ‘We Hate Women Week’ in light of changes to the College’s sophisticated dress code and rising operating costs. Writings on this week of actions in The Pioneer–now The Wire–were compiled by a student who ... Read more

Red Cross Blood Drive Draws in Donors

Whitman’s reddest tradition is the Red Cross Blood Drive, where members of the Whitman community can help contribute to crucial health initiatives. This year, the Blood Drive was held in collaboration with Whitman’s Pre-Health Society, which ... Read more

Whitman College: Cemented in History for All the Wrong Reaso

Whitman is the target of a potential landmark lawsuit from the Washington Attorney General (AG). The use of landmarks has important legal context. According to the U.S. Court System, a landmark case is a court case that “distinguish[es] a new princ ... Read more