“Why is this story important?”

Nara Shin, ‘23, responds to “Take Two: Whitworth’s Search for a DEI Vice President”: 

“As a woman of color and international student, I think students aren’t that interested in SDEI if they are not part of underrepresented populations. I feel like us, international and first-generation students, are the only ones interested in SDEI-related topics and concerns. Sami’s article is essential because it informs the community what SDEI does and ways students can be involved.” 

Ella Miramontes, ‘24, responds to “Take Two: Whitworth’s Search for a DEI Vice President”: 

“After reading this article, I found the topic very important as we should value the necessity to foster community with all people on campus. With Whitworth’s growing population of international students, the generations of unique adults finding their communities on campus and the disarray we can sometimes feel the world is in, the establishment of a permanent vice president for the DEI to organize that which makes us feel welcome is crucial.”  

Kaiden Gaskins, ‘24 responds to “Bucs summer trip to Thailand: opportunity to serve, educate and grow personally” 

“I think this topic of the article is important because not only does it inform us, students, where our fellow peers went but the work and everlasting impact they made on the community. Going to Thailand is one thing, but to be representing Whitworth and glorifying God by being involved in a great cause, is the bigger picture.” 

Emma John, ‘23, responds to “Bucs summer trip to Thailand: opportunity to serve, educate and grow personally” 

“With the recent article, “Swimming to end Trafficking,” in The Whitworthian newspaper, I was pleased to see Whitworth’s hand in the world. The firsthand testimonies from the swimmers themselves going to Thailand makes the article more relational. Often, students tend to focus intensely on their education which in turn results in them not noticing the good done around them. Being informed of this act of service reminds the general public; there is more to being a student or an athlete than what is presented on the surface.” 

Biruk Kebede, ‘22, responds to “Bucs summer trip to Thailand: opportunity to serve, educate and grow personally” 

“As someone who tries to stay updated on global/current affairs, I often hear human trafficking as a major problem in countries like Thailand. This article shows how significant it is to have everyone, not only [the] government or major news channels, take initiative in speaking up for vulnerable populations. It just takes some effort, such as equipping young people with skills that could save their lives in the future.”