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Vol. CLVII
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Seattle, NBA Inch Closer To Reuniting
Kai Alexander, Sports Reporter • April 17, 2026

For the first time in more than two decades, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is moving formally toward expansion, setting the stage for what could be the league’s...

Sports Betting: A Growing Crisis
Lukas Antes, Sports Reporter • April 17, 2026

On Feb. 20, 2026, "The Athletic" published an article about a death threat sent to Nina Westbrook, the wife of Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook, from an anonymous...

Photos by Juliette Silvers.
Baseball Bests Eastern Oregon In Huge Comeback
Nicholas Baker, Sports Reporter • April 17, 2026

Approaching the fourth hour of its game against the Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Mountaineers and staring down a 13-19 deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning, Whitman...

Stakeholders and Slayers
Calliope Duford, Opinion Columnist • April 17, 2026

When I was little, my parents showed me "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". I was little enough that I don’t remember any of that particular watch-through, but my parents have a story that they love to retell.  My...

Illustration by Natalie Rhim.
Practice More Micro Feminism
Lauren Worely, Opinion Columnist • April 17, 2026

Stop saying “girl math,” “ girl dinner”  and other “girl” trends. It's not cute to perpetuate stereotypes and feed into the patriarchy. Yesterday, I had a conversation with a friend, she talked...

Illustration by Avery Hargrove.
On Power and Public Shame
Chloé Williams, Managing Editor • April 17, 2026

On March 31, the Daily Mail published an exposé titled, “Secret double life of Kristi Noem’s cross-dressing husband Bryon: The pouting ‘busty bimbo’ photos and trove of explicit messages.”  The...

Illustration by Eva Mangahas.
The Intersection of Art and Activism
June Thackray, Feature Writer • April 17, 2026

From painting to music and more, art has played a vital role in political movements for decades, providing a platform for expression and a method...

Illustration by Mar Tachek.
A Beetle in the Hay: An Emerging Invasive Species in Eastern Washington
Violet Einstein, Science & Environment Writer • April 17, 2026

Chewing leaves into lacey skeletons, dessicating acres of grass and fueling the outpour of thousands of gallons of insecticides into waterways,...

Illustration by Genesis Lobos.
The Polyamorous Ducks of Whitman College
Natalie Guest, Humor Writer • April 17, 2026

One of the perks of attending Whitman College is that it has such a high duck population. The ducks are cute, they’re friendly and you can...

Illustration by Lucas Pinaire.
Burning a Million Tons of Fossil Fuels so Billionaires Don’t Have to
Dante Squires, Humor Writer • April 17, 2026

I feel bad for billionaires. They did the hard work of lifting themselves up by their bootstraps to get where they are today. Now, they have...

Illustration by Sylvie King.
Your Designer Dogs Are Ugly. Sorry.
AJ Johnson, Humor Writer • April 17, 2026

I’m sorry, but… well, they are! I don’t know how I’m going to stretch this article into 300+ words; it just seems intuitive, you know?...

Controversy! Student Found Not Liking [Niche Popular Thing]
Ben Sherry, Humor Writer • April 17, 2026

We interrupt our showcase of geopolitical chaos and lightly intriguing local happenings to bring you drama of utmost importance! A student of...

Selling Your Adderall and Other Budgeting Tips
Natalie Guest, Humor Writer • April 10, 2026

Is more than half of your furniture sourced from the side of the road? Do you find yourself planning your days around events on the free food...

WA Bill Updates Employer Protocol for Federal Searches
Brooke Clark, News Reporter • April 17, 2026

Washington State’s new House Bill 2105 (HB2105), entitled the Immigrant Worker Protection Act, was signed into law by Governor Ferguson on March 30, 2026. The new law requires...

Whitman Alum Sings for Justice in Documentary
Liza Lebo, News Reporter • April 17, 2026

“Oh you can’t scare me, I’m sticking to the union, I’m sticking to the union, 'til the day I die,” sang Faith Petric (1915-2013), an American folk musician, political...

Photos by Alex Kelly.
Walla Walla Valley Colleges Host Tri-Chella
Dany Moreno, News Reporter • April 17, 2026

Last Friday, April 10, Whitman Events Board (WEB) partnered with the Walla Walla Community College Student Government Association (SGA) and Associated Students of Walla Walla...

Photos by Atziri Fernandez-Orozco.
Nagle Jackson Builds a Lasting Legacy — No Hotels Required!
Liz Emery, News Writer • April 17, 2026

The Little Theatre of Walla Walla (LTWW) presents "A Hotel on Marvin Gardens" from April 3-19. Written by Whitman alum Nagle Jackson and directed by Gene Dahl and Jeff Schlicher,...

BOT Votes To Reduce Employee Benefits Amid “Rock-Bottom” Faculty Morale
Kaela Babasin, Danny Pottharst, and Holly VanVoorhis April 10, 2026

On March 19, Professor of Art History Matthew Reynolds, Professor and Chair of Politics Aaron Strain and Associate Professor and Chair of Chemistry Jonathan Collins sent a...

New Mural Highlights Latine Visibility
Kaila Garcia, News Reporter • April 10, 2026

On Friday, April 3, the Hispanic Studies department brought high school students to campus, highlighting Latine representation in higher education. The Career and Community...