The Whitman Wire Podcast

Professors Before They Were Professors

Do you ever wonder what your professor did prior to grading papers and reminding you about deadlines? The Wire's podcast team certainly does! For the last episode of the semester, we held extended office hours to ask Whitman faculty the questions we've been wondering: what did you do before becoming a professor?

The Art of Self Affirmation

In the dreary weeks before Thanksgiving Break, it’s easy to let burnout trample your sense of self worth. This week, podcast reporter Nissa Schlossberg helped facilitate the art of self affirmation, asking passing students both introspective and complimentary questions about themselves.

Marriage Pact Love

Love is in the air. Whitman Marriage Pact has made it’s annual return to campus. On this weeks podcast, reporter Nissa Schlossberg, talks to students about their experiences with this matchmaking site, working to uncover if the algorithm really works. In spirit of love-stories, she also talks to student who have found romance outside of a computer system.

Penetentiary Multicultural Event

In a reversal of past practices, the Washington State Penitentiary is hosting a multicultural event for currently incarcerated persons. This week on "The Whitman Wire Podcast," reporter Monyati Alsabbagh spoke with event organizers senior Alanna Sherman and recent graduate Devon Player to discuss why the shift is important. If you want to help the cultural committees that are working to help this project come to fruition you can donate through this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wsp-multicultural-event-fundraiser?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=chat&utm_source=whatsApp [https://www.gofundme.com/f/wsp-multicultural-event-fundraiser?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=chat&utm_source=whatsApp]

Rocky Horror Picture Show at Whitman

The most-well attended event at Whitman College is kicking into gears. Rocky Horror picture show, an annual student-run performance reenacting the cult film classic, has been one of the longest queer traditions on campus. This sexy and absurd tradition does not stop this halloweekend. This week, reporter Nissa Schlossberg sat down with the Director and one of the actors of this years’ Rocky. Listen to hear why the show is important to them and how they are working intentionally to ensure consent and inclusivity in the space.