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ASWU offices in the HUB, Nov. 28, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Caleb Flegel

BREAKING NEWS: President McQuilkin and ASWU release statements regarding symbolism of Confederate flag

Grace Uppendahl and Caleb McGever November 8, 2024

On Nov. 7, President Scott McQuilkin released a statement condemning the display of the Confederate flag. This statement was signed by McQuilkin and Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) President...

Senior Class Coordinator Sierra Pauly, in front of HUB at Whitworth University, Wednesday, Sep. 04, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Courtesy of Aubrey Lanthrom

Discounts to come: senior discount cards haven’t come yet, but they are on the way

Candice Stilwell October 1, 2024

For many years, the senior class of Whitworth University has received ‘Senior Discount Cards’ which have special deals with local businesses on them. However, this year, the cards are not yet available...

Photo courtesy of Grace Johnson

ASWU elections process explained 

Candice Stilwell, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

Photo courtesy of Grace Johnson The Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) elections already passed, with ASWU actively urging students to vote for their new student government....

Whitworth University president Scott McQuilkin, courtesy of Whitworth University

Students react to President McQuilkin’s stance on institutional statements 

March 16, 2024

Whitworth University president Scott McQuilkin, courtesy of Whitworth University Whitworth University President Scott McQuilkin released a statement through email on Jan. 9, 2024, reflecting on...

Michael Stavridis poses outside of the Hixon Union Building at Whitworth University, Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

ASWU budget cuts affect Whitworth clubs 

Britney Botez, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Michael Stavridis poses outside of the Hixon Union Building at Whitworth University, Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler The Associated Students...

ASWU Mission Statement, Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Spokane, Wash. | Abraham Santiago/The Whitworthian

The everchanging ASWU mission statement: freeing or restrictive? 

Abbey Rodriguez, Staff Writer November 20, 2023

ASWU mission statement, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. | Abraham Santiago/The Whitworthian Throughout its history, the mission statement of the Associated Students of Whitworth...

Turning Point USA Logo, courtesy of TPSUA

ASWU votes in Brandon Tatum as a TPUSA visiting speaker

Abbey Rodriguez, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

ASWU offices in the HUB, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian The Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) accepted...

Logo of Associated Students of Whitworth University, courtesy of ASWU

Meet the new ASWU representatives 

William Henke, Staff Writer October 14, 2023

Seven new representatives were elected in October’s ASWU elections—four off-campus representatives, two incoming class representatives, a neighborhoods representative and a Baldwin-Jenkins senator.  The...

Competitors race in the final at the ASWU Mario Kart tournament, Saturday, Sep. 23rd, in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthain

Going for gold: ASWU hosts a Mario Kart tournament in the HUB 

October 10, 2023

Competitors and spectators react to the end of a race at the ASWU Mario Kart tournament in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Sep. 23, in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian Whitworth University's...

Brand New Math Club Charted at Whitworth

Britney Botez May 17, 2023

The Whitworth Math Club is a new student-led organization, recently approved by ASWU, which encourages students from any major or discipline to come together for math games, puzzles and complex equations...

Students pack themselves into the ASWU Meeting space in the HUB to give their thoughts on ASWU's recent vote to ban Speaker Xi Van Fleet from campus. at Whitworth University Spokane Wash. Wed. Apr. 19 2023 | Photo by Juan Rodriguez/ The Whitworthian.

ASWU denies TPUSA speaker, reactions ensue

April 27, 2023

By Isaac Price | Staff Writer & Emma Maple | Editor-in-Chief Students pack themselves into the ASWU Meeting space in the HUB to give their thoughts on ASWU's recent vote to ban Speaker Xi Van Fleet...

Jason Chapman, Assistant Dean of Student Life Programs, to leave Whitworth after 5 years

Jason Chapman, Assistant Dean of Student Life Programs, to leave Whitworth after 5 years

March 1, 2023

Jason Chapman, assistant dean of students and director of student life programs stands outside his office at the student life center at Whitworth University, Spokane, Wash. Feb. 27, 2023. | Ben Gallaway/The...

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