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Editorial: Why “Masks” was retracted

May 31, 2018

On May 14, The Whitworthian published a story in the opinions section called “Masks: one student’s story of discrimination on campus.” This story was published anonymously. While publishing anonymously...

Response to “Masks”

May 15, 2018

Yesterday, the Whitworthian published an online opinions article where the author discussed a personal experience with discrimination on campus. This morning, the office of diversity, equity &...

ASWU executive-elects speak on their hopes for the future, campaign experience

ASWU executive-elects speak on their hopes for the future, campaign experience

May 14, 2018

The results from the recent election resulted in junior Tersa Almaw as president, sophomore Andrews Boateng as executive vice president and sophomore Chelsea Shearer as financial vice president....

Pirates claim McIlroy-Lewis All-Sports Trophy for 2017-18

May 11, 2018

Whitworth has secured the coveted McIlroy-Lewis all-sports trophy for the 11th year in a row. Whitworth edged Pacific Lutheran University by 14 points to claim the trophy once again. The trophy...

Bangarang prepares for future, names Anna McNulty as first coach

Bangarang prepares for future, names Anna McNulty as first coach

May 11, 2018

Photo courtesy of Daniel Gimbel Whitworth’s Ultimate Frisbee team, named “Bangarang” after the Lost Boys in the movie “Hook,” placed 23rd this year out of a total of 350 teams in the...

Senior Reflections: Jenny Adams and Joel Condraey

May 11, 2018

Jennifer Adams and Joel Condreay are both senior student athletes that competed as Pirates for the past four years. Both athletes share and reflect on their individual experiences, and share what...

TEAM: Track and Field fosters team mentality

May 11, 2018

Whitworth’s track and field team has a special emphasis when it comes to their TEAM. TEAM is not an acronym nor a code, but a reference to the special bond between the athletes.  “Capital...

Movie Review: “Avengers: Infinity War”

May 11, 2018

“Avengers: Infinity War” is a tricky film to review. The nineteenth addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes hot on the heels of “Black Panther,” a self-contained film that told a smaller,...

Live music may be a remedy to ‘pinecone curtain’ phenomenon

May 11, 2018

The Woodshed Bar and Grill on Sprague Avenue is a karaoke haunt. On Thursday, April 26, there were few enough people that one could hear each individual conversation. Several people sat alone at the...

Remember the first ladies

May 10, 2018

The former first lady, Barbara Bush, passed away on April 17 of this year. In honor of her passing, I believe it is necessary to remember the ways in which the first ladies have influenced American...

Helicopter parenting prevents necessary growth in kids

May 10, 2018

“Helicopter parenting” relates to the event in which parents or guardians monitor every aspect of their student’s life. “Helicopter parenting” can be very dangerous to the growth needed...

Editorial: In the Loop Departmental tassels support diverse studies

May 10, 2018

Historically, Whitworth has followed the tradition of having departmental colored tassels, however this year, graduates will be wearing uniformly colored tassels. The different colored tassels distinguish...

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