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The Whitworthian

Music has power to establish a connection and allow for escape

May 11, 2013

There is a tremendous amount of power in music. Influence and inspiration lie in all aspects and areas of music from reading the lyrics, going to concerts, hearing rhythms, finding spiritual and deeper...

Quantifiable factors fail to communicate quality

May 10, 2013

I have recently seen the posts of high school seniors rolling in on Facebook wondering, contemplating, fretting and panicking about the notorious college decision. They wonder if they should attend...

Privilege can become a catalyst for change

May 9, 2013

This week, the film “Girl Rising” aired on Whitworth’s campus. The film documented the lives of girls from different countries as they struggle to obtain an adequate education and be recognized...

Students responsible for holding Whitworthian historically accountable

May 9, 2013

Chrissy RoachEditor-in-chief After spending several hours sitting on an uncomfortable library stool and sifting through hundreds of Whitworthian archives, it hit me. The Whitworthian lasts forever. Now...

People are called to love Jesus and the Church

May 8, 2013

“I love God, but hate religion.” “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than standing in a garage makes you a car.” “I’m a spiritual person, but not really religious.” These...

Safeconnect not best solution for internet connection

May 7, 2013

In the past year I have been just a little frustrated with the internet here on campus. Sometimes it is amazing and I can spend hours on Facebook and streaming the latest YouTube comedy, but other...

Feminism need not have negative connotation

May 2, 2013

I have a confession to make:I am a feminist. It felt good to get that off of my chest. The word “feminist” carries such a strong negative connotation. There are a lot of people, who are...

School should not trump other priorities

May 1, 2013

When you walk around campus and ask people where they are headed, what they have been up to or what their plans for the day are, a large majority of the answers will revolve around homework and studying. Too...

High speed rail fails to improve transportation

May 1, 2013

In an attempt to improve the quality of America’s infrastructure system, President Obama and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood worked together to promote the construction of high-speed rail...

Media interaction with violence impacts society

April 30, 2013

The Boston Marathon.  A storied race with fierce competition and wonderful community integration in the heart of Boston, Mass.  However, this year the race was cut short April 15 as two explosives...

One must search for the light in darkness

April 30, 2013

As the year comes to end, many are feeling stressed about finals and preparations for going home. Others are  thinking that nothing is going right in their lives. Others are being confronted with...

Times of tragedy spark national request for God to bless America

April 26, 2013

Last week, bombs went off at one of the most celebrated and iconic athletic competitions in our nation, leaving three innocent people dead and many injured. Several months ago, 20 elementary school...

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