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The Whitworthian

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The Whitworthian

Editor’s note: A call to balance traditional and digital news mediums

May 7, 2014

by Andrew ForhanEditor-in-chief It’s no secret that the emergence of the digital age has impacted methods for news distribution, as print newspaper production declines and news organizations contemplate...

NBA’s response to Sterling comments sparks opportunity for conversation

May 7, 2014

I would like to applaud NBA commissioner Adam Silver for standing up for what’s right and carrying out a stern punishment to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Fortunately, Sterling’s...

Changes needed to make UREC more effective for students

May 7, 2014

Whitworth University opened the long-awaited  Rec Center earlier this school year with much excitement and anticipation. The UREC has been a big hit, with its full-size climbing wall and plethora...

No need to have life figured out

No need to have life figured out

May 7, 2014

The question, “What do you want to do with your life”, haunts me. Although I am becoming more comfortable answering the question, it makes my brain do a crazy dance. I consider all of the possibilities,...

Ponder this: Inviting others to church

May 7, 2014

Your inviting others to church, though well-intended, may make them less likely to ever attend. Invitations to join religious activities are common on campus and usually say “you’re always welcome...

Nice, unnoticed changes to campus

April 30, 2014

To many, it would seem a small improvement. But to visitors and guests, the changes made to the McMillan and Ballard Hall courtyard are professional and slick. In addition, the new irrigation system...

Sensational CNN coverage unwarranted

Sensational CNN coverage unwarranted

April 30, 2014

What began as CNN’s newsworthy reporting of the missing Malaysian jetliner has turned into over-the-top theoretical analysis and unnecessary round-the-clock coverage. It’s important for media...

In the Loop: Feedback encouraged to keep student media accountable to readership

April 30, 2014

The Whitworthian is the independent, student-run newspaper of Whitworth University, serving the student body and Whitworth community. We work to stay informed of stories and events relating to the Whitworth...

Response: RA compensation justified due to considerable responsibility for residence life

April 30, 2014

In the previous print edition of The Whitworthian two weeks ago, there was an article on Resident Assistant responsibilities and compensation that deserves a response from someone in the position,...

Ponder this: First impressions

April 30, 2014

The search for summer employment has begun. When preparing for an interview, you may be forgetting one of the most important parts: the first impression. A first impression is powerful because people...

Sexual assault: ‘I didn’t ask for it’

April 30, 2014

I have written many articles over the past few years regarding self-confidence, self-respect and standing up for oneself. Most recently, I wrote an article about how harassment and crime is handled...

Ponder This: Contexts for communication

April 23, 2014

The Bible tells us to kill babies against rocks to be happy (Psalm 137:9), a man is clean when he becomes bald (Leviticus 13:40), and to drink up when we are in pain (Proverbs 31:6). Most people agree...

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