Whittaker Perrin

6 Articles

Opinion: Demolishing the East Wing is yet another broken norm in the Trump administration

The East Wing of the White House was a historic building. Constructed in 1902 during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, it stood for 123 years until it was demolished...

Occidental students get a taste of federal government work amidst shutdown

The Occidental Washington D.C. Internship is a program where juniors and seniors from Occidental spend a semester in the nation’s capital, providing students with...

Opinion: Benjamin Netanyahu’s commitment to power is killing Gazans

Benjamin Netanyahu is quite the long-lived politician. First elected to the office of Prime Minister of Israel in 1996, he has demonstrated astonishing longevity...

‘Patience is a virtue’: Sidelined Fall athletes return with force

After a long road to recovery, several fall athletes who were injured last season are looking to make an impact for their respective teams...

Opinion: Why we care about sports, and why that matters

This summer saw the introduction of a new world championship to the soccer calendar. A year before hosting the World Cup — the most popular...

Opinion: Do you think Trump is a madman? That’s exactly what he wants

As the world watches, the president of the United States threatens allies with military action, slams the world with tariffs and cozies up to America’s enemies. It's been...