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The Whitworthian

The Student News Site of Whitworth University

The Whitworthian

The Student News Site of Whitworth University

The Whitworthian

Abortion should not be merely an intellectual issue

April 20, 2011

Letter to the Editor by Mark Baker/Assistant Registrar When you think about this topic, what kind of a response do you have? Do you feel some­thing in your gut, or merely in your head. When I was...

Undocumented, not unAmerican

April 20, 2011

My name is Luis Flores. I sit next to you in class. I am undocumented. That means that I am currently living in the United States illegally, but not by choice. It also means that I am only one traffic...

No matter the caliber of play, I still go broke buying hotdogs

April 20, 2011

By Colin Zalewski Some cities breed failure. Have you ever no­ticed how there are a number of teams who are terrible every year, no matter what? (I’m looking at you Buffalo Bills and Golden State...

Diversity no longer has meaning

April 20, 2011

The use of the word diversity on campus is disingenuous. People may think that the lack of small armies of ethnic-looking stu­dents like me running around campus is the problem. But it is precisely...

The unattributed benefits of diversity

April 20, 2011

Rhetoric is an interesting thing. It can be used to effect any number of reactions, in­fluencing the way people interact and think of the world. In the context of a university, especially one with...

Let’s choose our shade of green carefully

April 20, 2011

We hear a lot about sustainability at Whit­worth. We have the Sustainability Challenge, a sustainability committee, a Green Pirate, and forks made of potatoes. The Whitworth website officially explains...

There’s no reason to oppose sustainability

April 20, 2011

Sustainability is a word that gets tossed around a lot, and not just at Whitworth. Some people argue that sustainability is just a buzzword thrown about in order to keep those people who adamantly...

A jealous mistress

April 20, 2011

 by Taylor Zajicek If you find yourself on the verdant greens of Whitworth, keep an eye out for one of the campus’ most treasured, albeit fragile creatures. When it isn’t bouncing around the...

Finding joy in others

April 20, 2011

“The Whitworth communi­ty” is a phrase ingrained in our minds and hearts from the mo­ment of our arrival on campus. Traditiation is devoted to gen­erating dorm community, while Prime Times...

Double majoring can hinder a well-rounded education

April 20, 2011

Students don’t need to be told that our society places a great deal of value on getting a college degree. Getting a job that pays a livable salary is difficult without one. The bachelor’s degree has...

Endorsements for 2011 ASWU elections

April 4, 2011

The editorial board has followed the campaigns of the candidates, interviewed each candidate, and attended the debate. After careful consideration, we have selected a candidate for each position we feel...

Pointing fingers, taking blame and regretting nothing

March 15, 2011

Whitworthians, I write to you this week full of bitterness and anger. The injustice served to our men’s basketball team last Saturday in Ohio was nearly O.J. Simpson status. Do you have to take...

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