Whitman Community Reflects on “Lifechanging” Dome Experiences
Whitman teacher Benjamin Dover (’69) shared explicit insider details with The Rutabaga about Whitman’s legendary Dome, a hallmark of the…
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Felicity Huffman adopted me before the SAT and I still failed
Last Sunday, I couldn’t have been more happy. I had just been adopted by Felicity Huffman — the multi millionaire…
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I disguised as AI so men would finally respect me
As a woman, it’s hard to be surrounded by men — especially in academic environments — where you’re constantly underrepresented…
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5 reasons why you shouldn’t claim to live in DC if you don’t live in DC
One thing all students in the Whitman area love doing in their free time is saying that they’re from “DC,”…
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Aww, not you too! “Chester Cheetah” of Frito-Lay makes antisemitic comments
In some disappointing news, The Rutabaga has found that “Chester Cheetah,” best known for his appearances in Frito-Lay commercials and…
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Six more weeks of winter? Yeah, right: Turns out Phil the Groundhog is a lying snake
On Groundhog’s Day, the US —especially the East Coast — was disappointed to learn, according to a little groundhog, that…
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Senior Stunner superlative canceled due to “abnormally ugly senior class”
The senior superlative nominations are out and it has Whitman’s entire senior class buzzing. But, everyone has realized that an…
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Throwing my computer in a river: How I prioritized my mental health
Winter time marks the era of stress, depression, and just generally feeling like absolute shit. Well, instead of your other…
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Does wearing a jacket in the winter make you gay? These four teenage boys say yes
It’s getting cold outside in Maryland – which means it’s time to start wearing jackets to school. While we’ve had…
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Alumni: Stop visiting your old high school
The holiday season brings many beautiful things: colorful lights, delicious treats, and family reunions. One thing many forget about until…
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