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The Whitworthian

The Student News Site of Whitworth University

The Whitworthian

The Student News Site of Whitworth University

The Whitworthian

New ASWU position to help represent underrepresented

October 12, 2018

Last year, a group of students made it their goal to ensure everyone’s voice was heard.

How to welcome diversity 101

September 20, 2018

“Asking questions is okay if you’re willing to learn,” says Lysa Cole, a member of the black community and of the class of 2022.

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...

Voices of the undocumented

November 27, 2017

The student diversity, equity and inclusion department is taking matters into their own hands, hosting events like the Invisible Neighbors Conference to provide outlets and resources for undocumented...

A new voice for diversity on campus

A new voice for diversity on campus

September 22, 2017

Whitworth welcomes new faculty member: Chief diversity officer and associate and vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion Whitworth’s diversity, equity and inclusion department is experiencing...

What does it mean to be the most diverse class?

October 5, 2016

Whitworth University welcomed its most diverse class, one month ago. On the surface, it looks like Whitworth has taken a step in the right direction toward achieving its 2021 mission plan, which emphasizes...

Cultural diversity celebrated through National Hispanic Heritage Month

Cultural diversity celebrated through National Hispanic Heritage Month

November 5, 2015

Whitworth students, faculty and staff celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month this October. Whitworth brought Nydia Martinez, Ph.D., to campus to lecture about “Honoring Diversity or Ho- mogenizing...

The Empathy Project: who tells your story?

October 31, 2015

The Empathy Project, created last year by senior Bryce Bagley, is an audio storytelling project that seeks to facilitate empathy by sharing people’s unique stories. Hoping to partner with Whitworth.FM.,...

Religious requirements for student leadership limits applicant pool

October 15, 2015

There is a certain standard that Whitworth University expects from its students, especially from students in leadership positions. As a Christian university, the descriptions of the requirements and...

President Beck Taylor creates diversity cabinet

September 24, 2015

In response to the increasing demand for more comprehensive cultural education at Whitworth, President Beck Taylor has created a Diversity Cabinet to promote diversity on campus. The Diversity...

Diversity dedication not reflected in curriculum

March 12, 2014

It is evident that Whitworth is significantly lacking in terms of curricular diversification when evaluating a recent campus study conducted by Halualani & Associates. The research was conducted...

Lecture explores diversity in Muslim perspectives

Lecture explores diversity in Muslim perspectives

February 5, 2014

The Muslim worldview is held by a diverse population of more than one billion people worldwide, Muslim culture expert and nationally-known professor Nabeel Jabbour said in his lecture Oct. 3. Born...

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