Belonging: Is It Effective?
By: Grace Berryhill Belonging. The word you've probably heard on this campus over 100 times just this year. That isn't ...
Meet the nine ASWU senators elected in the spring for the 2022-2023 school year
By Isaac Price | Staff Writer Nine new senators were elected April's ASWU elections—four returning to ASWU and five new ...
Meet the new 2022-2023 ASWU Finance Director, Michael Stavridis
By Isaac Price | Staff Writer The election for finance director was a very tight race all the way through, ...
ASWU Elections: Many candidates ran unopposed, but campus had high voter turnout
By Isaac Price On Monday, April 11, the campus body voted to elect three new executives and nine new senators ...
ASWU approves new budget for the 2022-2023 school year
By Janeth Beltrán Apodaca | Staff Writer As the 2021-2022 school year came to an end, the Associated Students of ...
Lion’s Den
By: Daniel Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian With burnout speeding through campus faster than those kids on skateboards, ...
Things to do in our wacky and lovable Spokane!
By: Lauren Montague, columnist Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian What are some of the best things to do ...
The real impact of ‘Ring by Spring’
By: Grace Uppendahl, columnist Engagements are ramping up for couples as spring swings around at Whitworth University. | Ben Gallaway/The ...
Letter-to-the-editor
Update: This letter has also appeared in The Spokesman-Review as of May 5, 2022. Who cares? Hurray for Anne Hagerman ...
Laying the foundations for MAVRC and future community partnerships
By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor The MAVRC for Military & Veterans Resource Center finally opens on Thursday, ...
A cheery cherry blossom season in DC
By Emma Maple | DC Columnist Meg Cohen, director of marketing and communications for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, said ...
Lion’s Den
By: Daniel Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian It’s that time of year again. Time for smelling the roses ...
“CODA” movie review
By Candice Stilwell | Staff Writer Academy Award-winning film "CODA" follows young protagonist Ruby as she navigates the struggles of ...
Investing in higher education, not incarceration
By: Emma Maple, DC columnist Graphic by Ben Gallaway/The Whitworthian The U.S.’s incarceration system has been broken since it began ...
Wait, what? It’s been four years already?
By: Lauren Montague, columnist Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian How do you recommend making the most of the ...
Whitworth baseball wins longest game in program history
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor #31 Hunter WIlliams winds up for a pitch during extra innings of game #2 of ...
Whitworth cheer selects 2022-23 team
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor Ally Flattum prepares to demonstrate a routine at the Whitworth cheer tryouts in the fieldhouse ...
Students celebrate Filipino culture at FASA’s Magarbong Pagdiriwang
By Hannah Foster | Staff Writer Graphic by Ben Gallaway/The Whitworthian Students converse in the Multi-Purpose Room as live music lightly ...
Athlete and Amateur | Ep.3 Softball
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor Join sports editor Katelyn McLean on her journey to learn sports skills from Whitworth's top ...
Men’s tennis team falls to Lewis & Clark State at home
Filip Timotija | Staff Writer Doubles team Nathan Tjelle (left) and Payton Romey (right) celebrate winning a point in their ...
Whitworth volleyball senior Saylor Anderson starts coaching career
Taylor Jones | Staff Writer Saylor Anderson and family at the volleyball senior night ceremony | Photo by Mario Gonzalez/The ...
Changes to ASWU Constitution approved by student body
The student body approved three changes to the ASWU Constitution; executive team says it will save on costs and help ...
A tree fell on campus. It leafs an impression.
After an April windstorm, a tree fell near the Village and damaged a student's car ...
Minorities in STEM club chartered in ASWU assembly
ASWU has approved a new club that will allow minority students in STEM fields to find community and support ...
Why the wind? Professor Jonathan Moo explains the science behind Spokane’s windstorms
Hear Jonathan Moo explain why Spokane gets so many windstorms, and Whitworth arborist Caleb McIlraith explain what happens to our ...
How to escape the Whitworth pressure cooker
By: Lauren Montague, columnist Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian “What is the best way to deal with the ...
One Pine Day successfully crowdfunds special university projects for the eighth year running
By Janeth Beltrán Apodaca Graphic provided by Whitworth Gives Another year of One Pine Day crowdfunding has raised funds for ...
“King Richard” movie review
By Hannah Rainford | Staff Writer "King Richard" tells the story of tennis heroes Serena and Venus Williams, and how ...
“Tick, Tick…BOOM!” movie review
By Hannah Foster | Staff Writer Andrew Garfield gives a meaningful performance of Johnathan Larson "Tick, Tick...BOOM!" Photo courtesy of ...
The American Studies Programs as an Off-Campus Option
By Emma Maple, DC columnist The American Studies Program is a study away program in Washington, D.C., with which Whitworth ...
Guest Column: Virtual recruiting is here to stay
By: Stephanie Lewis, assistant director of Career Education Student do work online in the HUB. | Photo by Ben Gallaway ...
Lion’s Den
By: Daniel Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian Returning from spring break is always difficult. I’d forgotten how difficult ...
Athlete and Amateur | Ep. 2 Tennis
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor Join sports editor Katelyn McLean on her journey to learn sports skills from Whitworth's top ...
Whitworth is a circus and I’m just the Bengal tiger
By: Lauren Montague, columnist Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian Do parents truly understand the ringer that Whitworth puts ...
The real currency of the future: Breadcoin as a platform to help those in need
By Emma Maple | Staff Writer Scott Borger states that Breadcoin is an “asset-backed token” whose goal is to support ...
The truth found on H Street
By: Emma Maple, DC columnist H street is a location rich with Black culture and history. Yet many of the ...
Lion’s Den
By: Daniel Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian I don’t know about you all, but spring break cannot come ...
Students escape midterm stress through Cultural Crafts and Snacks Night
By Candice Stilwell | Staff Writer Students participate in Cultural Trivia Snack Night. | Juan Rodriguez/ The Whitworthian As midterms ...
Whitworth Choir performs for award-winning composer Morten Lauridsen
By Hannah Foster | Staff Writer Picture of the Whitworth Choir after their performance of "Lux Aeterna." Photo provided by ...
Women break free from men in power
By Aleja LeVert | Staff Writer #MeToo with Lauri Hennessy | Photo by Juan Rodriguez/The Whitworthian Throughout history, women have ...
True Crime Ethics: Did Curiously Get the Better of Us?
By: Nicole Harris, opinions editor Graphic by | Ben Gallaway/The Whitworthian “This whole story is completely true." “Except for all ...
Diversity Monologues to tackle the theme of justice
By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor Graphic by Westley Hackler/ The Whitworthian As a sophomore, Kendra Guttridge stood ...
Whitworth Softball Sideline Report 3-20-22
Head softball coach Bob Castle and catcher Ashley Bartels talk with sports editor Katelyn McLean postgame about their series sweep ...
Interfaith Dialogues on campus open conversations of intersectionality
By Hannah Foster | Staff Writer Chapel services are a place where many students are introduced to the Christian faith ...
Athlete and Amateur | Ep. 1 Basketball
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor Join sports editor Katelyn McLean on her journey to learn sports skills from Whitworth's top ...
Lion’s Den
By: Daniel Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian “I knew his nose was big, but I didn’t realize he ...
“The Bachelor” is just one example of why self-improvement culture is killing our country
By: Nicole Harris, opinions editor Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian “I mean, honestly, I just love the mess ...
Meet the fastest man at Whitworth
Filip Timotija | Staff Writer Solo Hines prepares himself for a race at The Podium, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in ...
Whitworth Baseball 3.13 Post Game Interview
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor Whitworth baseball lost Sunday's game to Pacific 18-7. Senior outfielder Jaxsen Sweum talks with sports ...
Embracing Black history outside a traditional museum setting
By Aleja LeVert | Staff Writer A Whitworth student browses tables at the Black History Mobile Museum | Katie Chilcote ...
Christians need to radically change the way they engage with politics
By: Emma Maple, Staff Writer Graphic by | Ben Gallaway/The Whitworthian I grew up being told that to be a ...
Why is it so hard to buy presents for guys?
By: Lauren Montague, columnist Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian “Guys are hard to buy presents for😂 Do you ...
Lion’s Den
By: Daniel Welcome back fellow Whitworthians! How was that three-day weekend? Hopefully restful, though I think many of us might ...
Encanto was great, but where are representations of disability in Disney?
By: Candice Stilwell, columnist Graphic by | Ben Gallaway/ The Whitworthian Classic Disney films often featured white European princesses and ...
Art exhibit “Middlelife” makes commentary on the digitalization of memories
By Aleja LeVert | Staff Writer 1) Rajah Bose says, “The monotone image simplifies the visual experience, but it also ...
Walk a Mile With Mr. Wiebers
Andrew Wiebers, an English graduate student at Whitworth University who walks, runs, climbs, bikes and more all without shoes. Wiebers ...
Lion’s Den
By: Daniel Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian While we may not know what happened to last week’s girl ...
Whitworth finalizes its first Doctorate programs
By Grace Uppendahl | News Writer The new Dornsife Health Sciences building will house the graduate programs in physical and ...
Off-Campus Programs respond to the Omicron wave of COVID-19
By Janeth Beltrán Apodaca | News Writer Graphic By | Ben Gallaway/The Whitworthian After a long year of canceled programs ...
Whitworth wins last game at PLU
Taylor Jones | Staff Writer Maddy Thomas (29) runs from home plate at a home game in April last season ...
Long distance or bust!
By: Lauren Montague, columnist Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian “I'm currently navigating the dating world. I'm on all ...
Whitworth baseball snaps nine-game losing streak in NWC opener
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor The Whitworth baseball team lines the Merkel Baseball Field at a game last March vs ...
Bringing the magic of opera to young audiences
By Hannah Rainford | Staff Writer Whitworth's production of the opera "St. George and the Dragon" had two casts that ...
Educational nonprofit Little Lights shines bright in the DC area
By Emma Maple | Staff Writer Emma Maple pictured with her DC volunteer group. Little Lights Program Director Karmen Taylor ...
Whitworth reveals parrot character Captain Patches as new mascot
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor (1) Left. Captain Patches, Whitworth's new mascot revealed during half time of Boys NCAA college ...
Lion’s Den
By: Daniel Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian Early this afternoon, I found myself, like most Whitworth students, racing ...
Being clingy is the right way to go (almost)
By: Lauren Montague, columnist Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian Welcome to the first of many “Ask your older ...
Whitworth swim breaks records in NWC Championship
Taylor Jones | Staff Writer 1. (Left) Noah Clarke shakes hands with an opponent after swimming the 500 freestyle during ...
Whitworth women’s basketball records both win and loss in Tacoma
Filip Timotija | Staff Writer Genevieve Symons (3) shoots mid range jumper against Lewis and Clark's Delsie Johnson (25) during ...
Dead squirrel sightings on campus: a rumor or an epidemic?
A recent rumor spreading across campus has offered the gruesome idea that this year there has been an increase in ...
Lion’s Den
By: Daniel Graphic by Ben Gallaway | The Whitworthian Picture this: the year is 1965. You are a Whitworth student ...
Meet Lauren, “Ask your older sister” columnist
By: Lauren Montague, columnist Photo provided by Lauren Montague. Hi! I’m Lauren, and I’m so excited to be joining the ...
An Interview with Whitworth’s 19th President, Scott McQuilkin
By: Nicole Harris, Opinions Editor and Samantha Holm, Arts & Culture Editor President Scott McQuilkin poses for an official photo ...
Interim President Scott McQuilkin Named as Whitworth’s Next President
President-Elect Scott McQuilkin, Credit Whitworth University By: Nicole Harris, Opinions Editor Jan. 27 Whitworth University officially announced Scott McQuilkin, Ph.D ...
New mentorship program Brown Girl Magic uplifts women of color in leadership roles
By Hannah Foster | Staff Writer (Left to right) Sitara Busby, Marne Nazareno, and Feven Christiansen are members of Brown ...
International Festival displays Whitworth’s diverse community with electric energy
By Hannah Foster | Staff Writer Students representing Nepal dance at the International Festival on Nov. 19 | Photo by ...
COP26: All words and no actions?
By: Emma Maple, staff writer Nate Beine gives a recap of his trip to the COP26 Conference in Weyerhauser Hall ...
Whitworth men’s basketball off to a 6-1 start
Taylor Jones | Staff Writer #23 Jordan Lester laying up the ball. Photos by Mario Gonzalez Whitworth University’s men's basketball ...
Willamette snaps Whitworth’s winning streak in their NWC opener
Filip Timotija | Staff Writer Whitworth front Megan Taylor (21) dribbles the ball across the court Saturday, Dec.4 , 2021, ...
“Meet the Dog That Didn’t Sh*t” by Gordon Jackson: A hilarious, lexical joy
By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor The cover for "Meet the Dog That Didn't Sh*t". Image provided by ...
Whitworth celebrates fall and winter athletes
Urvashi Lalwani |Staff Writer Student athletes cheer at Pirate Mania on Tuesday, Nov. 16| Photo by Munkhkhuleg Tserenpurev. Whitworth's sports ...
Whitworth men’s golf rings in the holiday season with Salvation Army Spokane
Whitworth golfers Landon Spencer (Jr), Jacob Rawley (Fr) and Aaron Storem (Fr) man the bells outside of the Hobby Lobby ...
Flora Distinguished Journalist Andrew Springer visits campus to talk about the responsibility of the press
By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor Andrew Springer gives a lecture about the responsibility of the press at ...
Whitworth relay teams take home first place
Taylor Jones | Staff writer Isaiah Ross (Jr.) surges forward during the 200 yd. butterfly race. He went on to ...
“Inside” by Bo Burnham: Review
By Hannah Foster | Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Netflix. After filming for months during the height of the COVID-19 ...
Sodexo dining adds new to-go container program as part of “Waste Watch Procedures”
By Sazda Lamicchane | Staff Writer New to-go containers are distributed by Sodexo to students to reduce waste | Photo ...
Empower U workshop reflects on the intersectionality between faith and diversity
By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor Humza Khan, '23, participates in the workshop, where students were encouraged to ...
The Pirates secure a win in their last home game
Filip Timotija | Staff Writer Junior Savannah Acpal #23 controls a pass from a teammate on Oct. 30 | Photos ...
Generation Action’s “Sex in the Dark” forum promotes sexual education in a light-hearted way
By Hannah Foster | Staff Writer Dr. Robin Pickering answers a student submitted during Sex in the Dark. | Photos ...
If birth dearth continues to lower admission numbers, universities around the country may be in trouble
By: Candice Stilwell, staff writer You thought the effects of the 2008-2009 recession were over? Turns out, we are still ...
Whitworth men’s golf finishes strong on home course
Taylor Jones | Staff writer Freshman golfer Jacob Rawley chatting with a teammate while warming up on Oct.21 | Photo ...
Whitworth volleyball remains perfect in conference with four games to go
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor Cassidy Franklin #22 goes up to the net at the match vs Willamette on Saturday, ...
The Pirates record one win and one loss at home
Filip Timotija | Staff Writer #14 - Christian Pumpelly handles the ball at Whitworth men's soccer game vs. Puget Sound ...
Tony Award-winning actor Leslie Odom Jr. performs in Spokane for Whitworth’s President’s Leadership Forum
By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor Leslie Odom Jr. (left) and Quinn Gamon (right) posing together outside the ...
As we return to pre-pandemic life, people with disabilities need accommodations to remain in place
By: Candice Stilwell, staff writer Illustration by Ben Gallaway Our world has been designed to cater toward able-bodied persons. Whether ...
Student Door Decorations
By Hannah Loesch | Caleb Flegel | Munkhkhuleg Tserenpurev Passing through the dorm hallways, reading new quotes or seeing new ...
Reactions: WSU Football coach fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Urvashi Lalwani | Staff Writer Illustration by Ben Gallaway 42-year-old Washington State University head football coach, Nick Rolovich, was fired ...
The shorthanded Pirates lose to PLU and Puget Sound
Filip Timotija | Staff Writer Hailey Ovenell Taking on #33 Julia Causbie | Photo by Mario Gonzalez Whitworth women’s soccer ...
Whitworth women’s golf has season-best finish
Taylor Jones | Staff writer Stacia Sarty takes a few practice swings before the tournament | Photos by Mario Gonzalez ...
Coprivnicar’s school record headlines successful weekend for women’s soccer
Filip Timotija | Staff Writer Gabi Coprivnicar dribbles the ball around a Pacific defender on Oct. 9 on the Whitworth ...
Color and Character: A masterclass with professional opera singer William Ferguson
By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor Grant Bowser, a senior, and Ferguson discuss Bowser's performance of "Un momento ...
Whitworth golf places third behind Caleb Belton’s medal performance
Taylor Jones | Staff Writer Caleb Belton analyzes his next shot. | Photo from Whitworthpirates.com, used with permission. Whitworth men's ...
Kenyan Parliamentarians visit Whitworth campus and Spokane public offices
A delegation of Kenyan Parliamentarians visited Whitworth during a tour of Spokane to learn more about how to promote ethnic ...
The Case of Gabby Petito: A Tragedy, And a Missed Opportunity
By: Candice Stilwell, staff writer Graphic By Gracie Anderson Two months ago, Gabby Petito, 22, and her fiancé Brian Laundrie, ...
Award-winning author Jessie van Eerden visits Whitworth for a public reading of her novel
By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor Jesse van Eerden begins the reading. Photo by Brant Hodgson. Combining the ...
Whitworth football remains undefeated
Urvashi Lalwani | Staff Writer The Whitworth offense gets to work on Oct. 2 at home in the Pine Bowl ...
Whitworth bounces back to beat Pacific and George Fox at home
Filip Timotija | Staff Writer Jose Bautista kicks the ball in the Pirates' game against George Fox on Saturday, Oct ...
2021 Community Building Day takes Whitworth students across Spokane
Another Whitworth Tradition comes back in full force after a year off: Community Building Day ...
Whitworth volleyball dominant in weekend sweep
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor Cassidy Franklin and Logan Spencer go up for a block on Friday, Oct. 1 in ...
The Hidden Class: Student Life takes notice of the bonding activities that sophomores missed out on
By: Emma Maple, staff writer The first event in the Sophomore Spotlight series, a s’mores gathering, had “a pretty decent ...
ChAOS Club comes together to unite students in STEM
ChAOS serves many purposes in the Whitworth community, such as connecting students who are passionate about science, as well as introducing those students to professors in a casual setting ...
Junior Sam Pauly, Whitworth golf have great showing at Bulldog invitational
Taylor Jones | Staff Writer Sam Pauly squares up to hit the ball. Photo from whitworthpirates.com, used with permission. The ...
Whitworth women’s soccer eyes growth after opening road trip
Taylor Jones | Staff Writer Whitworth goalkeeper Kate Nelson kicks the ball to the other side of the field. Photo ...
Whitworth snaps two-game losing streak behind Dominic Gusman’s Hat Trick
Dominic Gusman (WU #3) drives towards the goal | Photo by Brandt Hodgson Filip Timotija | Staff Writer Whitworth men’s ...
Women’s soccer comes back strong Wednesday
Laura Pierson going for the goal | Photo by Mario Gonzalez Urvashi Lalwani | Staff Writer After a scoreless draw ...
On-campus coalitions band together to hold KIPOS Community Garden Harvest Festival
By Hannah Foster | Staff Writer Photo by Benjamin Gallaway. Students work in the KIPOS Garden during Community Building Day ...
Constitution Day Lecture raises awareness about modern day voter suppression
by Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor Every year, Whitworth commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a ...
Kenyan dignitaries’ visit to campus sparks mutual interest in culturally integrating events
by Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor Republic of Kenya Parliament members touched down in Spokane on Friday, Sept ...
Whitworth Volleyball starts conference play 2-0
Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor Photo by Mario Gonzalez Whitworth volleyball returned to the Fieldhouse on Friday, Sept. 17 and ...
Kayo Nakamura’s “Supersonica” gallery comes to Whitworth
by Hannah Foster | Staff Writer On Sept. 14, Whitworth welcomed artist Kayo Nakamura onto campus to celebrate the opening of her gallery “Supersonica” in the Lied Center for ...
International student Niraj Pandey has played an impressive role in establishing a nonprofit
by Emma Maple | Staff Writer At 20 years old, Whitworth international student Niraj Pandey has already co-founded a nonprofit that has raised ...