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Chapel artist’s paintings have begun to decorate Chapel walls

Candice Stilwell December 17, 2024

Macie Cowan, a second-year Spanish and theology major, is this year's worship visual arts coordinator. This position is considered part of the student worship team that also consists of two leaders for...

Screenshot courtesy of the Whitworth Generation Action club

Community pushback keeps students in the dark about reproductive health

Abbey Rodriguez, Arts and Culture Editor November 4, 2024

The Whitworth Generation Action club announced the cancellation of their Sex in the Dark event scheduled for Oct. 17 via Instagram. “Due to significant pushback and multiple interventions from certain...

Is Whitworth promoting diverse dialogue?

Is Whitworth promoting diverse dialogue?

May 8, 2023

Forrest Buckner preaches about the book of Ecclesiastes during Whitworth's chapel. Spokane, Wash. | Photo by Sarah Dahl/The Whitworthian Recent conversations between Whitworth's campus ministry...

Rainbow chalk is removed from the Chapel exterior

Rainbow chalk is removed from the Chapel exterior

April 17, 2023

Campus workers remove chalk graffiti left outside the Chapel door at Whitworth University, April 13, 2023. | Photo by Aidan Speake On the morning of Thursday, April 13, chalk messages decorating...

Masquerade marks big milestone for the Swing and Ballroom Dance Club 

Masquerade marks big milestone for the Swing and Ballroom Dance Club 

December 2, 2022

Students attend the Swing and Ballroom Dance Club's Masquerade at Whitworth University, Spokane Wash. Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. | Photo by Timara Doyle/The Whiworthian In glittering gowns, sharp suits...

Summer 2022 Fellows share their stories with prospective 2023 interns 

Summer 2022 Fellows share their stories with prospective 2023 interns 

November 16, 2022

Photo Provided by Gracey Jo Gonzalez As the Dec. 4 application deadline for the Summer Fellowship Program nears, prospective 2023 “fellow” interns gathered in the chapel on Wednesday, Nov....

President's Colloquy, April 16

President’s Colloquy, April 16

April 20, 2018

Communications professor Erica Salkin argues at the President’s Colloquy on Civil Discourse that free speech should be spoken and listened to, April 16, 2018.The panelists at the third President's Colloquy...

Did you fulfill your Christian quota?

November 4, 2017

Whitworth provides a wide array of spiritual opportunities for  students. Opportunities range from Hosanna and Awake on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, to chapel services on Tuesdays and Thursdays....

Community forum discusses Planned Parenthood separation

April 25, 2017

President Beck Taylor invited Whitworth community members to a community forum Monday afternoon to discuss last week’s decision to separate the university from Planned Parenthood. Taylor opened...

Celebrating the season with joy and Jubilation

Celebrating the season with joy and Jubilation

December 7, 2016

Jubilation dance club members prepare for holiday showcase With productions such as “The Nutcracker,” the holiday season is filled with dancing, Campus is no exception as Jubilation, Whitworth’s...

$1.5 million donated to chapel offices addition

November 16, 2016

Last month Whitworth announced that an addition will be added to Seeley G. Mudd Chapel after alumni donated $1.5 million for its construction. The donation came from Barney and Joyce Beeksma, who...

Prayer room opens to students of all faiths

Prayer room opens to students of all faiths

October 12, 2016

Lacy Nguyen|Staff Writer Senior Mike Christie stands in the newly renovated prayer room located in the chapel. The prayer room is open to students of any faith and has no formal sign-ups.  [Domenica...

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