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Whitworth alum Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz gives a lecture on faith-filled political engagement in Robinson Teaching Theater at Whitworth University, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

“Faith-Filled Political Engagement” with Miranda Zapor Cruz: How should Christians handle politics and the upcoming election?

Kyler Cramer October 6, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 23, Whitworth alumni Miranda Zapor Cruz gave a lecture in Weyerhaeuser Hall, tackling questions that Christians often ask themselves in the political sphere. Cruz aimed to answer tough...

Megan Hershey discusses hope and democracy in Dixon Hall at Whitworth University, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

Navigating hope and fear in politics: the hope & democracy discussion

Rebecca Van Wyk October 6, 2024

On Wed. Oct. 2, Patricia Bruininks and Megan Hershey presented a "Hope & Democracy" discussion as part of the Whitworth University's Election Year Speaker Series. Bruininks, a psychology professor,...

Christians need to radically change the way they engage with politics 

Christians need to radically change the way they engage with politics 

March 11, 2022

By: Emma Maple, Staff Writer Graphic by | Ben Gallaway/The Whitworthian I grew up being told that to be a ‘true’ Christian, I had to vote Republican. Some of my friends grew up hearing the same...

Nate Beine gives a recap of his travels to the COP26 Confrence in Weyerhauser Hall Thursday Dec. 9 | Photos by Ben Gallaway/ The Whitworthian

COP26: All words and no actions?

December 14, 2021

By: Emma Maple, staff writer Nate Beine gives a recap of his trip to the COP26 Conference in Weyerhauser Hall Thursday, Dec. 9 | Photos by Ben Gallaway/ The Whitworthian Floods. Droughts. Hunger....

Conservative politics lost at Whitworth

April 11, 2019

In the past decade, the political divide between conservative and liberal ideologies has become extreme.

Club charter: Poor People's Campaign

Club charter: Poor People’s Campaign

March 3, 2019

“The Poor People’s Campaign,” said Mowery, “is a national organization that’s working to address what MLK, and then contemporaries, have identified as the four great systemic evils of America, which are poverty, militarism, racism and ecological devastation.”

Letter to the Editor: A call for educational leadership in the fifth district congressional race

November 4, 2018

We all have a stake in engaging our youth and in ensuring more of them can get the training they need for the future of our economy. We need a leader in the 5th Congressional District who will be an advocate for these issues in Congress.

Kavanaugh Review

October 1, 2018

Partisan and party politics have become so entrenched in our government that it no longer functions the way it was meant to. Instead of a Supreme Court confirmation process free of party biases, we have Senators on both sides acting like petulant children.

We Believe, We Vote doesn’t make sense

September 20, 2018

As the midterm elections are approaching for the region, it is important to consider many of the different perspectives the candidates are bringing to light through their campaigns. We Believe We Vote is a recently-founded organization that claims a non-partisan, Biblically-founded evaluation of candidates running for political offices in the greater Spokane area.

So you feel overlooked? Let’s talk: A response to “Conservative opinions overlooked”

April 3, 2018

I am writing this letter to respond to the article titled, “Conservative Opinions Overlooked at Whitworth,” published in the Whitworthian Opinions Section on March 21. The purpose of my response...

President Taylor holds colloquy to promote civil discourse on tough issues

October 19, 2017

Controversies regarding civil discourse between groups of difference has been, and will continue to be relevant within the community until efforts are taken to produce effective communication. Oct....

University coasting off the acknowleged ‘narrow ridge’

December 5, 2012

I entered college planning to graduate a semester early, if possible. Three-and-a-half years later, I find myself with only a matter of days remaining until I take my last final. It is a bittersweet...

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