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Schumacher Hall, home of the Health Center, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Salwa Mehreen/The Whitworthian

Facing the winter gloom

Finnegan Anderson December 17, 2024

With the changing of the seasons and temperature comes the changing of moods, and seasonal depression. Seasonal depression is defined as, “A condition in which a person feels sad and tired during late...

The entrance of Whitworth University, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Abraham Santiago/The Whitworthian

Examining testing procedures on Whitworth campus

Finnegan Anderson December 17, 2024

Midterms, Finals, Tests. These are some words that strike fear into most college students trying to pass their classes, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The word Test is defined as “A procedure...

Safeway, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Salwa Mehreen/The Whitworthian

Tariffs defined and their potential impacts explained

Candice Stilwell December 17, 2024

In the wake of the election season, conversations around what is coming during Trump’s second term as president are in full force, including his proposed tariffs. In fact, Google searches for the term...

The Dornsife Center for Community Engagement, In Weyerhaeuser Hall, at Whitworth University, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Alyssa Hammer/The Whitworthian

Dornsife Center connects Whitworth community to volunteer opportunities

Norah McLaughlin December 15, 2024

The Dornsife Center for Community Engagement is well-known for organizing the 117-year-old tradition of Community Building Day. However, they host even more opportunities for students to volunteer in the...

Tim Caldwell, in McEachran poses for a photograph, Whitworth University, Nov. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Salwa Mehreen/The Whitworthian

Whitworth retention rates are a communal partnership

Hannah Rainford December 15, 2024

Having surfaced from years of modified university life due to COVID-19, anything besides a typical campus environment has become a distant memory. However, with this past era of amendment and restriction...

Rachel Jansons, a Whitworth University student, studies for her math exam in the Educational Support Services classroom in the Hixson Union Building at Whitworth University, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Stella Fergin/The Whitworthian

Shifts in ESS lend increased independence and autonomy

Hannah Rainford December 13, 2024

With the exit of Katie McCray, former manager for Educational Support Services, students have experienced a number of hurdles and delays in their requests for testing accommodations throughout the initial...

Whitworth University sign, Sunday, Oct. 8th, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Whitworth University awarded $3.37 million grant to launch mental health program in Eastern Washington

Norah McLaughlin December 13, 2024

Whitworth University is branching out into the community to address mental health in local schools and is making history in the process.   Whitworth has been awarded a $3.37 million grant from the...

A ballot drop box, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

Navigating election week: Student atmosphere on campus

Rebecca Van Wyk December 5, 2024

Whitworth students’ response to the presidential elections on Nov. 5 proved to be a wide range of emotions, leading to a mixed atmosphere on campus. However, students most consistently reported feelings...

Students infront of Hixson Union Building at Whitworth university , Friday, Nov 1, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Salwa Mehreen

Whitworth prepares for winter weather

Nandia Tungalag November 30, 2024

With longer nights and layers of snow, the winter is coming to Spokane. The Facilities Services at Whitworth University takes the lead and ensures the university is ready for every winter.   This coming...

Summer Fellowship Poster, Nov 6th, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Salwa Mehreen/The Whitworthian

Continuing the mission: The Summer Fellowship Program welcomes new leadership

Haley Wallace November 30, 2024

After more than a year in the role, Gracey Jo Gonzalez, who has served as director of the Summer Fellowship Program (SFP) since July 2023, announced her decision to step down.  “This role has truly...

Downed pine tree outside McEachran Hall, Thursday, Sep. 26, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Sudden windstorm strikes Whitworth leaving fallen trees and a quick cleanup effort

Haley Wallace November 30, 2024

Spokane residents received an alert warning of a windstorm expected to hit within the hour on Sept. 25. Within 15 minutes of the alert, rain, dust, and winds hit Whitworth.   “I pay attention to...

The upcoming Paccar Engineering building at Whitworth University, Wednesday, Oct. 16th, in Spokane, Wash. | Matt Cochran/The Whitworthian"

New engineering building brings leap in advancement, puts students at the forefront

Hannah Rainford November 30, 2024

With the return of students and faculty to campus this fall, much discussion has surrounded a new building project underway as Whitworth’s engineering program is working on new learning spaces, planned...

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