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Kerry Klima new assistant director of Leadership, Experience and Programs
With every loss there is a gain. Kerry Klima has been chosen as the new assistant director of Leadership, Experience and Programs (LEAP). The position became vacant after Assistant Director […]
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Whittier ranks in top college lists
Over the summer, while students were relaxing and sleeping in, Whittier College has itself on multiple lists of top colleges in the United States, including the Washington Monthly, the Princeton […]
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QC advisor gets Key to College
Quaker Campus advisor Dr. Gary Libman (’62) was awarded the Key to the College at Spring Convocation last semester for his tremendous support and dedication to the students at Whittier […]
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First-year and transfer students experience streamlined orientation
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and close to 400 new first-years — and a handful of transfers — have arrived to the Whittier College campus, seeking the […]
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Creation of “Poet Wall” ties in history, politics and wall art
As students return to campus for another year of learning at Whittier College, they might notice something new and colorful on campus. On the east side of A.J. Villalobos Hall […]
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“Fearless” features LGBT Poets
When you imagine an athlete in a photograph, you might think about an exhilarating action shot or an intimidating game face. However, the content of photographer Jeff Sheng’s “Fearless” […]
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College beats national Latino enrollment stats
According to U.S. News Education, Hispanic young adults now make up the largest minority population in college. A recent study by the Pew Hispanic Center that used newly available […]
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Renovations in Stauffer Science Center
This summer, some labs in the Stauffer Science Building were upgraded with new computer equipment. Parallel to the upgrade were the annual necessary renovations done in the rooms. The renovation […]
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Whittier website upgrades coming in Spring
Next spring, many of the students who felt the burn of the recent tuition hike will finally be vindicated as their money is put to good use. The Whittier College […]
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Fearless Jeff Sheng speaks to campus
The phrase, “I was 22 years old and I didn’t know what I was doing,” is a sentiment most students can relate to in their college careers. California-born Jeff Sheng, […]
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Former Area Coordinator raises $12,000 for clean water
Twenty-one marathons, six 50-km races, five 50-mile races and two 100-mile runs: this is the latest résumé of ultrarunner and philanthropist David Christof. The former 2008-2011 Stauffer-Johnson Area...
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New interns at Counseling Center
As the school year starts, the Counseling Center has hired six new interns to provide therapy, education and support to students. These interns are pre- and post-doctoral, which means that […]
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Rise in number of international students
Since last year, the enrollment in international students has increased by 55 percent. “There are 500 new students, 20 of which are international students,” Vice President of Enrollment Fred Pfursich […]
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Richard Solomon to receive honorary degree
Veteran statesman Richard H. Solomon will be receiving an honorary doctorate as Whittier College’s Freshman Convocation Speaker on Monday, Oct. 1st. Solomon, along with his wife, Anne, will be residing...
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Crime Log
Monday, Sept. 24, 7:58 a.m. A Bon Appétit worker called Campus Safety to report a suspicious male who had walked into the Spot wearing a red and blue plaid shirt […]
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From Sierra Madres to Whittier Campus: A history of The Rock
When students leave Whittier College, many think of ways to leave their mark on campus. Some purchase a brick for Founders Walkway, while others find slightly more creative ways to […]
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Golf carts sold to IT and LEAP, not first shuttle service on campus
The Associated Students of Whittier College (ASWC) Senate has officially voted as of Monday, Oct. 1 to dissolve the Transportation Committee and sell the two golf carts that were purchased […]
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Evacuation of Science Center, classes canceled after septic leak
Emily Le COPY EDITOR Grayish-yellow murky water spewed out of the leaking septic tank hose while permeating the air with a less than pleasant scent according to students on […]
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Theft at football game, police still searching for suspect
Katie Jenkins-Moses NEWS EDITOR They were up six points at halftime and were headed back to the visitor’s locker room to regroup and focus themselves on winning the game when […]
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Science Center to benefit from $800,000
Leandro Fefer STAFF WRITER There is a dark discoloration in the ceiling panel. The moldy-looking decay is emanating from a vent on the ceiling in one of the offices in […]
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Changes to Faculty Master Houses
Kaylyn Wold STAFF WRITER A student timidly knocks on a door, shy in a new surrounding. They are doing something that students at most other colleges do not get […]
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Solomon’s visit comes to an end with speech about China
Poonam Narewatt OPINIONS CO-EDITOR After four days of speeches, lunches and class discussions, Ambassador Richard Solomon’s visit drew to a close on Thursday, Oct. 4 in Villalobos Hall. […]
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The Rock is ready to roll to its new location
Lauren Ho NEWS ASST. EDITOR With construction to relocate The Rock expected to start this week, preparation and planning for lifting the one-to-two ton boulder has been finalized. Alumnus […]
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