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Colton Nussbaum reading AI Articles at Whitworth University, Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025, in Spokane, Wash |The Whitworthian/Kiernan Martin

At the core of AI: Computer science faculty generating conversations about artificial intelligence on campus.

Norah McLaughlin April 30, 2025

Implications of artificial intelligence (AI) have been impacting different aspects of society, and universities, such as Whitworth, are not exempt. Whitworth faculty members feel like there isn’t enough...

The incoming 2025-26 ASWU President, Abby Ruffcorn, poses for a photograph in front of Ballard Hall, Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Alyssa Hammer/The Whitworthian

ASWU election results in for the 2025-26 academic year

Haley Wallace April 30, 2025

With campaign posters lining the halls and tables set up in the Hixson Union Building (HUB), Whitworth students made their voices heard in April during the Associated Students of Whitworth University elections...

Students of En Christo pack snacks and sandwiches in the Hixson Union Building (HUB) at Whitworth University, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | Mikaela Butlay/The Whitworthian

En Christo serving Spokane as the ‘hands and feet of Christ’

Norah McLaughlin April 30, 2025

Who knew that something as simple as a sandwich could brighten someone’s day? Lorena Osorio, a sophomore health sciences major, found this to be true when she gave a woman living on the streets a...

A student walking into a building at Spokane's WSU campus on Sunday, March 30, 2025. | Matt Cochran/The Whitworthian

The relationship between WSU’s and Whitworth’s Health Sciences Departments expands

Candice Stilwell April 23, 2025

Washington State University (WSU) Spokane and Whitworth University (WU) have teamed up to expand the relationship between their Health Sciences departments and WSU’s Nursing program.   The expansion...

The Duvall Hall sign stands with Duvall Hall in the background at Whitworth University, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | Jasmine Olson/The Whitworthian

The student housing lottery: The process, luck and how it works for you

Andres Aguilera April 17, 2025

The housing lottery process at Whitworth has evolved many times to provide students with the best system for fulfilling their desired room assignments. Alan Jacob, the associate director of housing...

From left, Phoebe Birchfield, Savana Roscoe and Dara Wiebe have a picnic and study session in The Loop, Monday, April 14, 2025, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Kiernan Martin/The Whitworthian

Warm weather on campus affords students new avenues for fun

Hannah Rainford April 17, 2025

“I think my favorite part of the weather warming up is everybody just flocking outside and wanting to do things together outside. It brings everybody out. It’s awesome,” reflected third-year business...

ASWU meeting at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. | Photo by Nandia Tungalag/The Whitworthian Staff

A constitutional makeover: Why the student government constitution needed an update

Andres Aguilera April 9, 2025

On Feb. 2, the Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) approved to change the financial director position from elected to paid to ensure the tasks of the position are met by the candidates....

Stephen Davis at Turning Point USA Speaker Event, Thursday, March 6th, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | Matt Cochran/The Whitworthian

TPUSA brings Stephen Davis to campus to talk about “The CRT Con”

Grace Uppendahl, Editor-in-chief April 2, 2025

Whitworth’s chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) brought TPUSA speaker Stephen Davis to campus on Thursday, March 6, to speak to students about Critical Race Theory (CRT). The event, titled “The CRT...

Whitworth Forensics team champion Sarah Mott prepares to compete on a national stage, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Whitworth’s Sarah Mott makes forensics history

Haley Wallace April 1, 2025

Sarah Mott, a senior on Whitworth University's Forensics team, has had an exceptional season, culminating in her recent win of the prestigious Brent Northup Award. This award is given to the top competitor...

Arend Hall piano in the lobby at Whitworth Univerity, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | Mikaela Butlay/The Whitworthian

Resident Assistant and Campus Ministry Coordinator application process

Haley Wallace March 26, 2025

The search is on for the next batch of students willing to enforce quiet hours, mediate thermostat disputes, and keep the dorms (mostly) under control. On Feb. 19, applications for Resident Assistant and...

Special Guest Timothy Caldwell sharing information about new Chatbot AI at the ASWU meeting at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. | Photo by Nandia Tungalag/The Whitworthian Staff

Votes, voices and safety: How campus voting ensures safety and representation

Andres Aguilera March 17, 2025

The Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) meeting on Feb. 26 consisted of various presentations from clubs about their events, and votes were conducted to approve speakers requested by the...

A photo of a Captain Patches brochure inside of the Hixon Union Building at Whitworth University, Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | Gana Battumur/The Whitworthian

Introducing PatchChat: Whitworth’s new AI system

Haley Wallace March 17, 2025

“Ping!” your phone goes off, but it’s not just any regular message. Instead, it’s the new AI system from Whitworth University—PatchChat—ready to help you with everything from campus events...

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