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

Behind Closed Doors: What Victims’ Stories Reveal About Wh

TW, the following article contains mentions of sexual assault and harrasment. Title IX, a federal civil rights law meant to prevent sexual discrimination, is designed to ensure a safe and equitable educational environment, yet its implementation at W ... 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

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

“I’m Here to Listen”: Walking Through Reporting at WWPD

Published   Dec 12, 2024 05:00PM
The Walla Walla Police Department (WWPD) has extensive resources for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. On Dec. 4, Administrative Sergeant Nick Loudermilk, Detectives Kristen Daschofsky and Marcus Goodwater, Domestic Violence Victims Advocate Chalese Rabidue, and Crime Victims Advocate Emily Redman walked The Wire through each step a victim goes through in the... ... Read more

What the 2024 Election Can Tell Us About Americans’ Enviro

Voting for or against environmental ballot measures may be more complicated than many realize. Not only do such measures frequently involve complex or vaguely worded scientific concepts — e.g. “carbon capture” — but the overall impact of such ... Read more

Whitman College’s Title IX Shortcomings Exposed  

In 2015, Whitman College commissioned an external review of its Title IX policies and procedures to assess how effectively it was handling complaints of sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment. The review, obtained by The Wire, was conducted ... Read more

KWCW Concert Brings the Talents of Love Brunch, Les Gold and

Lowlights and thumping bass greeted students as they entered the basement of Reid Campus Center on Nov. 15, where the air was filled with a palpable energy as three bands took the stage to gather Whitman’s music lovers for a historic concert. The c ... Read more