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Editorial: Why “Masks” was retracted

May 31, 2018

On May 14, The Whitworthian published a story in the opinions section called “Masks: one student’s story of discrimination on campus.” This story was published anonymously. While publishing anonymously...

Remember the first ladies

May 10, 2018

The former first lady, Barbara Bush, passed away on April 17 of this year. In honor of her passing, I believe it is necessary to remember the ways in which the first ladies have influenced American...

Helicopter parenting prevents necessary growth in kids

May 10, 2018

“Helicopter parenting” relates to the event in which parents or guardians monitor every aspect of their student’s life. “Helicopter parenting” can be very dangerous to the growth needed...

Editorial: In the Loop Departmental tassels support diverse studies

May 10, 2018

Historically, Whitworth has followed the tradition of having departmental colored tassels, however this year, graduates will be wearing uniformly colored tassels. The different colored tassels distinguish...

Counseling center needs specialized therapists

April 27, 2018

At Whitworth, we are privileged to have a counseling center that offers 6 free counseling sessions a year. This resource has helped me plenty of times when dealing with issues of academic fears,...

Whitworth needs a better Big Three-education program

April 18, 2018

Whitworth University is unique in many aspects, especially when it comes to its Big Three rules. The Big Three rules outline some of the core values that Whitworth employs for its students and...

Call to action for students who feel misrepresented

April 18, 2018

The opinions editor of The Whitworthian, whose articles I’m always eager to read and whom I respect, wrote in the most recent issue of the paper that “ASWU does not accurately represent the student...

Bandura’s modeling theory alive on campus

April 16, 2018

“Behavior is learned from the environment through the process of observational learning.” Albert Bandura, a personality psychologist known for his social learning theory, addresses behavior...

So you feel overlooked? Let’s talk: A response to “Conservative opinions overlooked”

April 3, 2018

I am writing this letter to respond to the article titled, “Conservative Opinions Overlooked at Whitworth,” published in the Whitworthian Opinions Section on March 21. The purpose of my response...

Elections are influenced by young voters

March 22, 2018

As most of you know the 2018 midterm elections are coming up in August and I see this as an opportunity for the young people of the United States. If young people in larger numbers across all parts...

ASWU does not accurately represent the student body

March 21, 2018

The Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) made a decision to write a resolution that would express the stance of Whitworth’s student body on supporting DACA recipients in late February....

I am your equal, not subordinate

March 21, 2018

It seems to me that Whitworth students could address the conversation of diversity in a different way; by teaching rather than criticizing and listening rather than being defensive. Although we say...

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