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The Whitworthian

The Student News Site of Whitworth University

The Whitworthian

The Student News Site of Whitworth University

The Whitworthian

Gender ratio fluctuation cause for concern

April 23, 2014

It seems like the gender ratio at Whitworth has fluctuated each year. The ratio creates a variety of issues that seriously limit the kind of education we have access to at Whitworth for a variety...

Decision to make Boppell all-female dorm less than ideal for campus housing options

April 23, 2014

Anticipating a large class of freshmen women in the fall of 2014, housing administration has decided to turn Boppell Hall, the school’s only apartment style on-campus housing, into an all-female...

Bill regarding Photoshop use in advertising needs to be a priority

April 16, 2014

The debate regarding the extent of appropriate use photoshopping in advertising is not a new one, but a group is pushing to make photoshopping guidelines a legal issue and require organizations to...

Media literacy needed to combat warped perceptions shown by television messages

Media literacy needed to combat warped perceptions shown by television messages

April 16, 2014

The television industry amasses billions of dollars in revenue each year, while simultaneously warping the public’s perception of reality. Television shows, while captivating in nature, tend to...

Ponder This: Elaboration Likelihood Model Theory

April 16, 2014

You may think you voted in last week’s ASWU elections based upon candidate qualifications. However, you were likely persuaded by factors you are unaware of, which Elaboration Likelihood Model Theory...

RA responsibilities and compensation inconsistent with other on-campus jobs

April 16, 2014

Resident Assistant: a title that, at Whitworth, is much larger than just two words. Each year about halfway through the spring semester, freshmen, sophomores and juniors alike turn in applications...

In the Loop: Women underrepresented in positions of political power locally, nationally

April 16, 2014

Last week the Whitworth student body elected the three male executives of Associated Students of Whitworth University. In the past two academic years, the ASWU executive board has been composed of two...

Under review: Expanded MLB replay proves accuracy reigns supreme over game duration

April 9, 2014

Major League Baseball took a step into the present last Monday when the new replay system was used for the first time. It is still unclear whether the system will be effective or not, but at the moment,...

Ponder this: Violating expectancy

April 9, 2014

If you want to grow closer to someone, act differently than they expect you to. Don’t change who you are, but change how you interact. Expectancy Violation Theory argues people can grow closer when...

Value of student internships reaches far beyond monetary gains

April 9, 2014

Paid internships are typically the icing on the cake for college students. While gaining invaluable experience, one can also benefit monetarily. However, in a day and age when getting a foot in the...

Potential minimum wage increase holds importance for students entering job industry and balancing expenses

April 9, 2014

I wish that I could make more money; making more money now would give me more freedom — during my education and also in the future when I am looking to join the workforce. There is usually talk...

DIII neutral sites for tournaments proven unrealistic option for home-court dilemma

March 19, 2014

Screaming college students, high hopes and buzzer beaters all contribute to exciting March basketball, as the college basketball season culminates with the craziness that is March Madness. On March...

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