The 3 W’s: Whitman, Walla Walla University, Walla Walla Community College

Whitman students rarely have the occasion to gussy themselves up, but the evening of Feb. 5 was one of those nights for Whitman seniors. They strode self-confidently through Reid Campus Center, ignoring the students in sweats eating from Café 66. Some adjusted their ties, others tugged down their pencil skirts. Before entering the Reid ballroom, they paused to pick up their name tag and proceeded through the doors, taking two steps before pausing in confusion.It wasn’t just Whitman students.There were other, unrecognizable people milling around in suits and pencil skirts. Young people whose faces didn’t look familiar. Students stood in clusters, some clutching plastic water glasses as if they were the most interesting objects in the world, some attempting to catch the rotating appetizer trays at every opportunity, some taking surreptitious peeks at the faces outside of their clusters.They were all attending the Etiquette Dinner, an event organized by the three colleges together.Whitman students are so accustomed to recognizing the faces that they see every day as they walk to class that it prevents them from remembering that there are two other institutions of higher education in Walla Walla, both serving Whitman-aged students.

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NHL Season Outlook

“Mid-October brings several guarantees: leaves on the ground, crisp weather and the start of the National Hockey League season. Despite a busy offseason, many of last year’s contenders look to remain atop their respective conferences competing for the Stanley Cup. This coming season may be one of the most exciting in recent memory, however, due to the great abundance of young talent in the league. Regardless of prior NHL viewing experience, if one considers themselves a sports fan, this particular hockey season is a must watch affair.There were several notable, unexpected trades this offseason. The most active team was the Edmonton Oilers. After losing the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals in seven games, the Oilers have missed the playoffs for ten consecutive years—the longest streak in the league. In an effort to sure up their defense, the Oilers shockingly flipped their 2010 first overall draft pick, forward Taylor Hall, for the New Jersey Devils’ best defenseman Adam Larsson. Hall was completely taken off guard by the trade, telling reporters, “In a breakup, you try to forget about it as quick as you can, right? That’s what I’m trying to do.” Both teams will likely see an increase in wins as a result, however, as it addresses New Jersey’s desperate need for offense and Edmonton’s need for defense.The most shocking move of the offseason was the Montreal Canadiens’ shipment of charismatic defenseman P.K. Subban for the Nashville Predator’s older captain Shea Weber. With more upside than Weber, most see Montreal’s move of Subban as more of a personality trade than a hockey trade. As an attention grabbing fan favorite, Subban’s individual swagger did not comply with the traditional team-first coaching style implemented by Canadiens’ coach Michel Therrien. Subban claimed that the trade was “the furthest thing” from a hockey trade. Most Montreal fans are disappointed by the trade, as Subban, a Toronto native, has donated over $10 million to the Montreal Children’s Hospital.”

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Third Annual “Who Do You Run For?”

“The weather forecast for this Thursday and Friday is not much different than it has been over the past few days: gloomy and way too cold. While low-to-mid thirties and a couple inches of snow isn’t ideal weather for a 24-hour outdoor running event, this is exactly what the Whitman Cross-Country team has in store.Now in its third year, “Who Do You Run For?” is an event near and dear to the hearts of athletes on the cross-country team, as well as countless members of Whitman and the greater Walla Walla community. Showing support for cancer-affected families and friends can come in many forms, but for “Who Do You Run For?,” everyone on the cross-country team will run laps around Ankeny at some point throughout the 24 hour period. Someone from the team will be running at all times starting at noon on Thursday and ending at noon on Friday. Anyone else who wants to participate can join for as many laps as they please, whenever they please, and are encouraged to wear a name tag with the name of somebody close to them who has been affected by cancer.”

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