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The Whitworthian

Not who we are, but what we do: Bruce Jenner, Laverne Cox and trans activism

May 6, 2015

by Ashton Skinner Guest Columnist 2015 has been a tipping point for transgender visibility and media representation. With TV shows like “Orange is the New Black,” “Glee,” “Transparent,”...

Student Success Center helps struggling students

May 6, 2015

Two weeks ago, the Whitworthian polled 100 students asking them to rate the helpfulness of the Student Success center. Of the respondents, 47 percent rated the Student Success center as helpful while...

The choice to marry young should be respected by all

April 23, 2015

Marrying before the age of 25 is no longer the norm in America. In fact, marrying in one’s early 20s has become somewhat stigmatized. This attitude is reflected by many college students, including...

The Whitworthian Goes Global

The Whitworthian Goes Global

April 23, 2015

Three Pirates share their thoughts on the interesting food they’ve eaten since they started studying abroad. Alyssa  Brooks Location: British Isles Daffodils always spell spring to me. They...

Editorial: IN THE LOOP Building a network more important than ever

April 23, 2015

With graduation coming up for Whitworth’s seniors, and with other students looking for summer jobs and future internships, networking has become a very important aspect to life both during and after...

Letter to the Editor: Whitworth should divest from fossil fuels because of its Christian identity

April 19, 2015

Dear Whitworth Community,This university has a Christian duty to divest its endowment from fossil fuel extracting companies. Ever since God called humans to care for the land from which we were formed...

Editorial: IN THE LOOP Unknown risk of electronic cigarettes outweighs possible benefits

April 19, 2015

Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigs, are becoming fairly popular with smokers trying to quit, smokers seeking out different flavors and even with younger people who aren’t smokers looking to...

“Religious freedom” laws encourage discrimination

April 19, 2015

Indiana’s “religious freedom” law allows business owners to refuse service based on their religious beliefs, a fact which many fear will result in widespread discrimination.The law is accompanied...

Whitworthian Endorsements ASWU 2015

April 8, 2015

President: Naji SakerExecutive Vice President: Chase WeholtFinancial Vice President: Skyler Lamberd President: Naji Saker This board, though very torn on this difficult decision, endorses Naji...

The Whitworthian Goes Global

The Whitworthian Goes Global

March 19, 2015

Three Pirates share their thoughts on the interesting food they’ve eaten since they started studying abroad. Alyssa  BrooksLocation: British Isles Inquirers never assume I am visiting the...

Editorial: IN THE LOOP Sexual orientation non-discrimination policy resolution should be passed

March 19, 2015

The editorial board believes ASWU should pass the resolution calling for sexual orientation to be added to the list of protected identities in the staff and faculty handbook.ASWU took careful measures...

Death penalty should be abolished in its current form

March 19, 2015

The death penalty—should it remain, undergo reform or be abolished? Currently, 32 states, Washington included, enforce the death penalty. The leading cause of concern in regard to capital punishment...

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