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The Whitworthian

The Student News Site of Whitworth University

The Whitworthian

Longboarding resurfaces on campus with warmer weather

May 7, 2014

It is hard to go a day without seeing someone riding or carrying a longboard on campus. Longboarding is a common way for students to get around campus quickly and efficiently. But there is quite a...

Juggler and hypnotist perform for Million Meals rally

May 7, 2014

Juggler Lindsay Benner and hypnotist Matt Grisham brought the circus to Whitworth last Friday. ASWU Activities coordinator Kevin Gleim chose the two acts for a pre-packing rally for the Million Meals...

Motorcycle culture picks up speed among students

Motorcycle culture picks up speed among students

May 7, 2014

Now that winter has released its icy grip on Spokane, motorcycle enthusiasts are coming alive. Whether they slowly rumble past or scream by in a flash of color, motorcyclists are a culture all...

Coach of the Year: Helen Higgs- Women’s basketball

May 7, 2014

With 20 years of Whitworth coaching experience behind her, women’s basketball head coach Helen Higgs led the Pirates in a season of success, including winning the NWC tournament against No. 1-ranked...

Female Athlete of the Year: Kerry Wright- Women’s track and field

May 7, 2014

As a middle child with an older and a younger brother, sophomore Kerry Wright grew up in a climate of ongoing competition. Wright recalled how she and her brothers played baseball in her family’s...

Male Athlete of the Year: Dustin McConnell- Men’s Basketball and men’s tennis

May 7, 2014

Ever since he became a starter during his sophomore year, it was clear that senior point guard Dustin McConnell was on track to be a great player. In his senior year, he was recognized as such, by...

Editor’s note: A call to balance traditional and digital news mediums

May 7, 2014

by Andrew ForhanEditor-in-chief It’s no secret that the emergence of the digital age has impacted methods for news distribution, as print newspaper production declines and news organizations contemplate...

NBA’s response to Sterling comments sparks opportunity for conversation

May 7, 2014

I would like to applaud NBA commissioner Adam Silver for standing up for what’s right and carrying out a stern punishment to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Fortunately, Sterling’s...

Changes needed to make UREC more effective for students

May 7, 2014

Whitworth University opened the long-awaited  Rec Center earlier this school year with much excitement and anticipation. The UREC has been a big hit, with its full-size climbing wall and plethora...

No need to have life figured out

No need to have life figured out

May 7, 2014

The question, “What do you want to do with your life”, haunts me. Although I am becoming more comfortable answering the question, it makes my brain do a crazy dance. I consider all of the possibilities,...

Ponder this: Inviting others to church

May 7, 2014

Your inviting others to church, though well-intended, may make them less likely to ever attend. Invitations to join religious activities are common on campus and usually say “you’re always welcome...

Living together: Considering the “next step”

Living together: Considering the “next step”

May 7, 2014

As a religious institution, Whitworth has a culture that sets expectations for many things in students’ lives. The culture can affect how students made important life decisions, such as whether...

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