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Meredith Davey, at the Dornsife Center, poses for a photograph, Whitworth University, Oct. 22, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Salwa Mehreen/The Whitworthian

A month of struggle: Whitworth’s fall 2024 Poverty Simulation inspires empathy and understanding

Kyler Cramer November 8, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Dornsife Center for Community Engagement hosted this fall’s Poverty Simulation in the Hixson Union Building (HUB). Roughly 60 participants and 18 volunteers took part.  Contrary...

The chapel in Whitworth University, Friday, Sep. 27, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Abraham Santiago

‘Night of Contemplation’: community found in silence

Ethan Bryeans, November 8, 2024

A “Night of Contemplation” is an upcoming event for students looking for an opportunity to engage in spiritual life on campus. The event is being hosted in the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel on Sept. 27 from...

Pigott Golf Center, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Whitworth’s Golf Program aiming for success with the new Piggot Golf Center

Mason Greene October 15, 2024

The 2024-25 school year will mark the first full season in which the Whitworth men’s and women’s Golf Teams have access to the new 2,000-square-foot Piggott Golf Center.  The facility is behind...

Leigh Wilson poses for a photo in the Cowles Music Building, Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2024, in Spokane, Wash | EQ Qian/The Whitworthian

New percussion instructor joins Whitworth Music Department

Norah McLaughlin October 6, 2024

Whitworth welcomes Professor Leigh Wilson into the music department as the new percussion instructor this fall. Wilson was offered the instructor position at Whitworth after winning a principal percussion...

Students watch the second presidential debate at Whitworth University, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Presidential Debate: Students unite to witness presidential showdown

Haley Wallace October 6, 2024

On Sept. 10, a group of about 50 students gathered in Weyerhaeuser Hall on Whitworth’s campus where two screens projected ABC’s 2024 Presidential Debate. Assistant Professor of Political Science Aaron...

Dale Soden poses outside of the Hixon Union Building at Whitworth University, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

An essential part of Whitworth history: The manuscript of the History of Race Relations at Whitworth

Rebecca Van Wyk October 6, 2024

Dale Soden, professor emeritus of history, has completed a manuscript tracing race relations from Whitworth’s founding in the 1890s to last year. Soden spoke about how Whitworth, a historically white...

Whitworth Women’s Volleyball celebrates scoring against Pacific University at Whitworth University, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

One team: Whitworth volleyball rallies to start the season

Hannah Higens October 6, 2024

The Whitworth women’s volleyball team has already set themselves up for a successful 2024-25 season after being ranked No. 1 in the 2024 NWC preseason poll and dominating at the Whitman Invitational...

Whitworth quarterback Ryan Blair (#3) throws to wide receiver Cameron Sheley (#10) during the NCAA football game versus Eastern Oregon University at Whitworth University, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Caleb Flegel

Whitworth football overcomes second-half struggles to win home opener

Isaiah Barrantes October 6, 2024

Whitworth Football’s home opener on the afternoon of Military Appreciation Day was the definition of a slow yet successful fall, much like the pregame parachute jump. Once the American flag left the...

Caeden Harrison and Cooper Siems rehearse for the fall musical, Into the Woods,  Cowles Auditorium at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash., Sept. 21st, 2024 | Alyssa Hammer/The Whitworthian

Whitworth presents: Into the Woods as fall play

Nandia Tungalag October 1, 2024

 Whitworth University’s students have started the practice of the first play of the new school year — a unique production of Stephen Sondheim's renowned musical, Into the Woods. The show, a blend...

Senior Class Coordinator Sierra Pauly, in front of HUB at Whitworth University, Wednesday, Sep. 04, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Courtesy of Aubrey Lanthrom

Discounts to come: senior discount cards haven’t come yet, but they are on the way

Candice Stilwell October 1, 2024

For many years, the senior class of Whitworth University has received ‘Senior Discount Cards’ which have special deals with local businesses on them. However, this year, the cards are not yet available...

Research posters in Eric Johnston Science Center, Friday, May. 17, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

21st Spokane intercollegiate research conference at Whitworth University  

Reeshika Sharma, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

Research posters in Eric Johnston Science Center, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian Whitworth University hosted the 21st iteration...

Whitworth senior receives Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award  

Whitworth senior receives Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award  

May 8, 2024

The Student Civic Leadership Awards recognize outstanding student leaders at Washington campuses for their work in civic engagement, community leadership and social entrepreneurship.  The...

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