Glossophobia–the fear of public speaking–is the 13th most common fear in the world. For students, getting in front of a class to speak one’s thoughts can often be somewhat scary. It’s...

The 46 minutes of freedom seniors have during lunch is a rite of passage at Whitman. What better way to spend that precious break than to grab some delicious sushi? Because it’s quick, easy and cheap,...

Ferguson, Missouri; Madison, Wisconsin; Charlottesville, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. All of these cities have had recent displays of police brutality. These tragedies sweeping our nation have prompted...

“You don’t look black.” “But, you’re white.” “I never knew you were black. I’m sorry, does that offend you?” These are but a few instances of microaggression that have been...

With the last of the snow finally melting away, many students are rejoicing; they’re shedding their winter coats and snow boots for the more weather-appropriate t-shirts and sandals. The loss of the...

http://youtu.be/nyQ_vtduwnU A junior looks into the lens of the iPhone camera, tilts his head back and places a cookie on his forehead. As the camera-man gives him the thumbs-up, he scrunches his forehead...

Flying chocolate hearts and boys smeared with cake sounds like the perfect pre-Valentine’s Day event for many students, especially when the boys parading about the stage in their boxers are our friends...

http://youtu.be/WgELWNPASt0 Wailing guitar solos and great acoustics were plentiful at the kickoff event of LLS month—Battle of the Bands. Bands played rock-and-roll versions of songs ranging from...

Between a mistake by a travel agent that sent the trip to Dallas instead of Denver from Dulles, lots of great snow and an alcohol-related room search on the last night, the 51 students and eight chaperones...

If you’re staying in the area for winter break and the weather outside is frightful, you might be looking for some activities to keep you busy besides roasting chestnuts on an open fire. Luckily we...