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Destroyed Confederate flag attached to a truck, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Grace Uppendahl/The Whitworthian, license plate blurred by Caleb Flegel

GUEST COLUMN: We hold these truths to be self evident: Counter hate with speech, not violence

The day after Donald Trump was elected 47th president of the United States, a Whitworth student drove their truck onto campus with a Confederate flag blatantly displayed on the tailgate.  The Confederate...

ASWU offices in the HUB, Nov. 28, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Caleb Flegel

BREAKING NEWS: President McQuilkin and ASWU release statements regarding symbolism of Confederate flag

Grace Uppendahl and Caleb McGever November 8, 2024

On Nov. 7, President Scott McQuilkin released a statement condemning the display of the Confederate flag. This statement was signed by McQuilkin and Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) President...

Destroyed Confederate flag attached to a truck, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Grace Uppendahl/The Whitworthian, license plate blurred by Caleb Flegel

BREAKING NEWS: Confederate flag appears on campus, found vandalized

Grace Uppendahl and Caleb McGever November 6, 2024

This article was edited for clarity on Nov. 7, 2024.  On Nov. 6, a truck bearing a confederate flag labeled with the words “In God We Trust” was seen in the visitor parking spots across from the...

Clara Todd, courtesy of the Whitworth Athletics Department

Clara’s victory: A season of courage on the court

Kaitlyn McConnell May 9, 2024

Clara Todd, courtesy of the Whitworth Athletics Department Clara Todd, a freshman tennis player at Whitworth University, has a remarkable story surrounding her first year of collegiate...

Mama Beans Retirement Celebration, Whitworth University in Spokane Wash, Saturday, April 19. 2024 | Photo by Juan Rodriguez

Mama Bean’s gospel Explosion: 28 years of service in Campus Ministry 

Britney Botez May 6, 2024

Britney Botez Mama Beans' retirement celebration, Whitworth University in Spokane Wash., Saturday, April 19. 2024 | Photo by Juan Rodriguez Stephy Nobles-Beans, affectionately called...

Poster of the Israel-Palestine trip, courtesy of Dr. Haley Jacob

Israel-Palestine trip cancelled

Jasmine Schmidt May 1, 2024

Jasmine Schmidt Poster of the Israel-Palestine trip, courtesy of Dr. Haley Jacob The Israel-Palestine Jan Term trip planned for January 2025 was canceled in early April due to a lack...

The Grand Tetons, Wed. Aug, 30 2023 | Ben Gallaway/ The Whitworthian

Earth Week at Whitworth

Ruby Brady May 1, 2024

Ruby Brady Sunset along the Madison River in West Yellowstone. Wed., Aug. 30, 2024 | Ben Gallaway/ The Whitworthian It is that time again. Earth Week's events will be spanning from...

Disposable cups in the Mind and Hearth, Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

GUEST COLUMN: From the grounds up

May 1, 2024

Aaron Bratt Disposable cups in the Mind and Hearth, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian Bobby Enslow knows a thing or two about cups....

Dune 2: A review

Dune 2: A review

Jenna Bunescu April 6, 2024

by: Jenna Bunescu The release of "Dune: Part Two" showcased the franchise's excellence, exceeding expectations for book adaptations and sets a new standard for 2024's cinematic storytelling....

Westminster Hall, Monday, Apr. 15, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Is there a bunker in Westminster Hall? Let’s get to the bottom of it

Kyler Cramer April 6, 2024

Westminster Hall, Monday, Apr. 15, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian Most people may be aware of Whitworth University’s tunnel system. What...

DEI department welcomes new associate dean Jason Wollschleger

April 6, 2024

Candice Stilwell Whitworth University's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) department has welcomed new associate dean Dr. Jason Wollschleger will be stepping down from his position as sociology...

Student Kyle Bichich discusses brewing process at a Thursday evening class in the brewing building Friday, Feb. 22 2024 at Whitworth University, Spokane Wash. Photo by Ben Gallaway/ The Whitworthian

Whitworth brewery program: A cocktail of hands-on learning and liberal arts studies 

Kyler Cramer February 29, 2024

Students Danny Mullins, Kyle Bichich , Seth Thompson, Aaron Putzke (Professor), and Todd Solberg pose for a photo at an evening brewing class session Fri. Feb. 22 2024 at Whitworth University, Spokane...

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