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Whitworth logo shaped lights found at the entrance to the Whitworth Athletics Leadership Team Center, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Shut up and play: How athletes are using their platforms for activism

Hannah Higens April 11, 2025

In February, former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested and fired from his job after he protested at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach, California. Kluwe protested against a plaque...

Protesters gather outside Spokane City Hall, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

Students vote with their feet: Whitworthians show support for immigrants at Spokane city council meeting

William Henke, Copy Editor February 20, 2025

On February 10, Whitworth students joined over 500 Spokane residents at city hall for a city council meeting that discussed Resolution 2025-0010. According to the Spokane City website, this resolution...

Activist Ingrid Gonzalez screens "Dolores"

Activist Ingrid Gonzalez screens “Dolores”

October 14, 2018

“Labeling yourself activist, or anything, it compartmentalizes you.”

The teachings of Dr. Ruth Padilla Deborst

The teachings of Dr. Ruth Padilla Deborst

October 8, 2018

Dr. Padilla Deborst opened her lecture with a Dominican prayer asking God to bless his followers with “restless discomfort about easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships...” as a preface to the intensity of the discussion.

Professor’s letter starts growing movement of acceptance

April 30, 2014

World Vision USA announced that the organization would begin hiring Christians in same-sex marriages last month, according to the Center for American Progress. However, after two days of harsh criticism...

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Students involved in protest of local bar

February 19, 2014

A Google search for “Downtown Daiquiri” will produce a plethora of results, with the first link being a Facebook page titled, “Boycott Spokane Downtown Daiquiri Factory.” The page is only...

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