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Whitworth University welcome sign, Friday, Sep. 27, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Salwa Mehreen/The Whitworthian

Navigating Change: Whitworth’s Path Toward Stronger Student Body Diversity

Christina Rabe November 12, 2024

Just over a year ago, the Supreme Court stunned the nation with its decision to repeal affirmative action. Upon their rulings on the cases Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC.,...

Fall foliage, Friday, Oct. 17, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Alyssa Hammer/The Whitworthian

Spokane prepares for frost as hurricanes hit Florida

Christina Rabe November 12, 2024

Washington residents can anticipate a cool and wet winter this coming season. KXLY, a local news broadcasting station, expects that La Niña—a weather pattern marked by cooler seawater temperatures—will...

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...

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...

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...

Screenshot courtesy of the Whitworth Generation Action club

Community pushback keeps students in the dark about reproductive health

Abbey Rodriguez, Arts and Culture Editor November 4, 2024

The Whitworth Generation Action club announced the cancellation of their Sex in the Dark event scheduled for Oct. 17 via Instagram. “Due to significant pushback and multiple interventions from certain...

Computer Science professor Dr. Kent Jones presents during the Computer Science Community Building Week ending event, Friday, Sep. 27, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Coding connections: Whitworth’s first Computer Science Community Building Week

Norah McLaughlin November 2, 2024

Are you interested in playing a game where you can review for a test while simultaneously saving the world from a zombie apocalypse?   This video game, along with others that are educational and entertaining,...

All the bags Whitworth students helped clean up for fire prevention for Community Building Day in Spokane, Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Abraham Santiago

Over a century of community engagement: Community Building Day 2024

Norah McLaughlin October 30, 2024

All first-year and transfer students spent the morning of Sept. 25 volunteering around Spokane for Community Building Day, which has been a Whitworth tradition for 117 years.  Organized by Whitworth’s...

Students worship while The Porter's Gate plays in the Chapel at Whitworth University Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

A Night of Worship kicks off the ‘Renewing Mind and Heart’ Conference

Candice Stilwell October 27, 2024

From October 17 through 19, several Christian colleges came together for the “Renewing Mind and Heart” conference. The conference consisted of discussions and panels about what it means to be a Christian...

Students of Whitworth University at Primetime in Ballard Hall at Whitworth University, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Spokane, Wa. | Alyssa Hammer/The Whitworthian

A new twist on Prime Times: How Prime Time in-a-box has bettered RA work and the Whitworth community

Andres Aguilera October 27, 2024

This year, Prime Time in-a-box is a new plan that has been implemented for Resident Assistants (RAs) at Whitworth University to help them better balance schoolwork and manage residence halls. Prime Times...

DEI Chaplain Lesly Acevedo in front of Chapel at Whitworth University, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Salwa Mehreen/The Whitworthian

Whitworth University welcomes new DEI Chaplain to foster inclusive ministry

Haley Wallace October 15, 2024

The chaplain position for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ministry at Whitworth University has been filled by Lesly Acevedo. Acevedo was born in Guatemala and moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1994....

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