Friday, February 11, 2022
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Whitman College student band the Wind-Up Birds is something to crow about.
When film and media studies major Zac Bentz heard Mo Dow plucking his acoustic bass in the lounge at Lyman House in the fall of their first year at Whitman College, he asked the music composition major if he could accompany him on keys. That chance encounter led to further collaboration, a great friendship and, eventually, the formation of the synth-pop band Wind-Up Birds.
Over time, several more Whitties started jamming with the two, who are now juniors. In addition to Dow on lead vocals and guitar and Bentz on keyboards and synthesizer, the Wind-Up Birds now includes first-years Carsten Wallace-Bailey (guitar), Mia Castrina (bass) and Rudy Gupta (drums), sophomore Jonah Panzer on saxophone, and junior sociology-environmental studies major Leander Swan on trumpet.
The band released its first album, “Sweet Dreams, Goodnight”—featuring Bentz’s younger brother Finley on drums—in October 2021, and performed their debut show at Walla Walla’s Gesa Power House Theatre in December of the same year.
Like what you hear? Stream music from the Wind-Up Birds on Spotify and other streaming platforms and keep your ears open for new music from them soon—in April the band plans to release a new single, “Goodbye, Major Tom,” recorded with assistance from Senior Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Michael Simon and Associate Professor of Music Doug Scarborough. They’re also working on a follow-up album tentatively titled “When the Lights Go Out.”
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Whitman’s Bike Share Program & Keeping Bikes Safe
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Whitman students, you don’t need to own your own bike to run errands around town, get some exercise, or take a leisurely ride. Students can check out a bike for free at the Penrose Library circulation desk any time the library is open, just like a book! You can see how many Bike Share bikes are available for checkout at any given time on the library's website. To keep your bike safe, whether it's your own or a Bike Share bike that you've checked out, always practice proper locking when you are not actively using your bike:
- Always lock your bike to a solid object that cannot be lifted over.
- Make sure what you lock your bike to cannot be cut or broken.
- Lock your bike in a well-lit area with regular foot traffic.
- Lock according to value: frame first, then back wheel, and finally front wheel.
- Use your best judgment.
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Auditions for Blood at the Root
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Auditions for “Blood at the Root,” directed by guest artist Gamal Abdel Chasten, will take place from 6-8 p.m. today in the HJT Acting Classroom. No prior experience necessary; we are looking for a broad range of students for both lead roles and ensemble parts! Students may audition using either a monologue, a short dance piece, or they may be provided with a side to read. Questions? Email the stage manager at fieldsje@whitman.edu.
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Tickets for One Act Play Festival
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Tickets for Harper Joy Theater's annual One Act Play Festival are available now! Every year, three plays written by Whitman College students are chosen to be produced by a collaborative team of students in competition for first play as determined by the audience.
The best part? The audience chooses the winner!
Don't miss out on this unique event! Performances run from Feb. 17-20.
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Send a Valentine‘s Day LoveGram
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Courtesy of Whitman‘s First Generation/Working Class student club, send candy to someone special on Monday, Feb. 14! Simply fill out the online form (with your name or anonymously) to share a little love on Valentine's Day.
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| 11 a.m. |
Popular Literature from Nineteenth-Century Paris
The 19th century saw an explosion of writing devoted to the city of Paris and its inhabitants. Co-editor and translator of the volume “Popular Literature from Nineteenth-Century France” (MLA, 2021), Professor O'Neil-Henry will situate this literature with relation to reading and publishing practices in the age of Balzac and Hugo.
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OP Ski Bus to Bluewood
Sign up for a ride up to local ski hill Bluewood. Lift ticket and equipment rental not included.
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Climbing Out: Skills Group For Depression
The Counseling Center is leading a group for Whitman students to learn about techniques that can help relieve symptoms of depression. You don't need to have a formal diagnosis of depression to attend, nor do you need any prior experience with counseling - this is a relaxed and welcoming space.
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| 6 p.m. |
Queer Black History: A Crash Course
For Black History Month, PRISM is hosting three meetings focusing on queer Black history. This first presentation will focus on BIPOC individuals who were necessary for queer movements to get to the point they are now who are often forgotten or pushed to the side.
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| 7:50 a.m. |
ASWC Ski Bus to Bluewood
Free bus to our local ski hill, Bluewood. This service is funded by your student government, ASWC, and administered through the OP. You will still need to purchase a lift pass and have or rent ski gear.
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| 9 a.m. |
Soup and Ski
Join this OP trip to the Blues for great company, ramen making, and beautiful cross country skiing!
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