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From left to right, Whitworth track and field runners Ashlyn Dary, Marlee Paget, Lulu Brady and Lily Jones, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at the Whitworth track in Spokane, Wash. | Jack Tenold/The Whitworthian

Closing in on history: Whitworth Track and field inching closer to breaking records

Finn Anderson April 10, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 8, Lulu Brady, Marlee Paget, Lily Jones and Ashlyn Dary posted the second fastest time ever in the distance medley relay with a time of 12:53:97. This time is currently the 17th...

Rosalind Nordberg lines up a drive, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Kalispell Golf and Country Club in Spokane, Wash. | Photo by Caleb Flegel, courtesy of Whitworth Athletics

New season, new goals: Whitworth golf trains for victory

Esperanza Jiaqi Gui April 3, 2025

With the start of the spring season of 2025, the Whitworth men’s and women’s golf teams are getting ready for a season of competition and comebacks. With the men’s team attempting to earn redemption...

The Whitworth bench celebrates a play, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at an NCAA men's basketball game against Whitman College at Whitworth Univeristy in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

The Battle of the Whits: The Rivalry between Whitworth and Whitman

Hannah Higens April 3, 2025

The Whitworth men’s basketball team drove down to Walla Walla on Feb. 18, 2025,  to face their biggest conference rival for the second time of the season. More popularly known as the “Battle of the...

The Whitworth Swim team celebrates with their trophy after winning the Northwest Conference Championship | Photo courtesy of the Whitworth Athletics Department

Whitworth Swim takes on the 2025 NWC Championship

Josie Crandell March 26, 2025

The Whitworth Swim season comes to a close with the 2025 Northwest Conference (NWC) Championship taking place on Feb. 14-16. The men's and women’s Pirates have put on an impressive and consistent performance...

Whitworth Cheer in the Pine Bowl at Whitworth University, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

Whitworth Cheer looks to tryouts: the opportunity arrives to evolve while maintaining tradition

Hannah Rainford March 17, 2025

With the 2024-25 season coming to a close, cheer tryouts begin to approach this spring, with both directors and athletes gearing up for a season of continued growth.   “I am so grateful that our...

Pigott Golf Center, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Whitworth’s Golf Program aiming for success with the new Piggot Golf Center

Mason Greene October 15, 2024

The 2024-25 school year will mark the first full season in which the Whitworth men’s and women’s Golf Teams have access to the new 2,000-square-foot Piggott Golf Center.  The facility is behind...

Whitworth Women’s Volleyball celebrates scoring against Pacific University at Whitworth University, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

One team: Whitworth volleyball rallies to start the season

Hannah Higens October 6, 2024

The Whitworth women’s volleyball team has already set themselves up for a successful 2024-25 season after being ranked No. 1 in the 2024 NWC preseason poll and dominating at the Whitman Invitational...

Whitworth quarterback Ryan Blair (#3) throws to wide receiver Cameron Sheley (#10) during the NCAA football game versus Eastern Oregon University at Whitworth University, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Caleb Flegel

Whitworth football overcomes second-half struggles to win home opener

Isaiah Barrantes October 6, 2024

Whitworth Football’s home opener on the afternoon of Military Appreciation Day was the definition of a slow yet successful fall, much like the pregame parachute jump. Once the American flag left the...

Clara Todd, courtesy of the Whitworth Athletics Department

Clara’s victory: A season of courage on the court

Kaitlyn McConnell May 9, 2024

Clara Todd, courtesy of the Whitworth Athletics Department Clara Todd, a freshman tennis player at Whitworth University, has a remarkable story surrounding her first year of collegiate...

#17 Spencer Shipman throws a ball to first base at a NCAA baseball game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Saturday Apr. 6, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

From rags to riches: Whitworth baseball’s comeback

March 27, 2024

Pitcher Aidan Smith (center) talks to his catcher Aaron Clogston (right) after a mound visit by head coach CJ Perry (left) at an NCAA baseball game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Saturday, Apr. 6,...

The Whitworth Lacrosse Team huddles before a game against Eastern Oregon University, Saturday, Feb 17, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel, photo used with permission from Whitworth Athletics

Women’s lacrosse 2024: Girls just want to have fun

February 29, 2024

The Whitworth lacrosse team huddles before a game against Eastern Oregon University, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel, photo used with permission from...

WALT athletics center, Dec. 17, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthain

Student athletes volunteer in the community

December 16, 2023

WALT athletics center, Dec. 17, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthain Whitworth University athletes do more than perform well on the field — they perform...

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