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…
Death penalty should be abolished in its current form
by Matthew Boardman The death penalty—should it remain, undergo reform or be abolished? Currently, 32 states, Washington included, enforce the death penalty. The leading cause…
Editorial: IN THE LOOP Gender-neutral bathrooms should not cause shame
Originally, Student Life was adding gender-neutral bathrooms. It’s now calling them private bathrooms. The terms have the same meanings, but different implications. It’s a shame…
The Whitworthian Goes Global
Three Pirates share their thoughts on how their education has been different since they started studying abroad. Alyssa Brooks Location: British Isles Studying on the…
End-of-life care should be left to individual choice
by Matthew Boardman Physician-assisted suicide is a controversial subject with a staggering amount of ethical, moral and legal concerns revolving around it. Determining what stance…
Free health care should be utilized by students
by Shelby Harding It’s safe to assume that a majority of students at Whitworth are between the ages of 18 and 24 and that they…
Charter schools offer change to traditional education
by Matthew Boardman The introduction of charter schools to Washington has been accompanied by excitement, nervousness and above all, curiosity. Charter schools have great potential…
Editorial: IN THE LOOP Black history month needs more substance
History is constantly evolving to be more inclusive than it has traditionally been. In light of that, it feels like the current status of Black…
American education system needs work beyond standard curriculum
by Matthew Boardman One of the greatest critiques of American public education is that it fails to adequately prepare American students to compete on a…
Editorial: IN THE LOOP What we should learn from Brian Williams
Honesty and the truth sometimes are not as appealing as making a great story and being the center of attention. This is exactly what happened…