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

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

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

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: Cemented in History for All the Wrong Reasons

Published   Dec 12, 2024 05:00PM
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 principle … [or] establishes a ‘test’ or a measurable standard that the courts can apply... ... 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

College Place -- Thumbnail History

College Place is aptly named, since the story of the city is dominated by the story of the college it hosts. Until the founding of Walla Walla College in 1892, the land that is now known as College Place was sagebrush-covered land three miles west of ... 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