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Over 200 students attend Second Chance Prom dance

April 18, 2016

On Saturday night over 200 Whitworth students traveled to the historic Bozarth Mansion and Retreat Center, to attend “Second Chance Prom.” The event was sponsored by ASWU. The Bozarth Mansion...

"The Space Between" showcases senior art

“The Space Between” showcases senior art

April 18, 2016

Last Tuesday marked the opening day for the 2016 senior exhibition, “The Space Between.” Located in the Bryan Oliver gallery inside of the Lied Arts Center, "The Space Between" exhibit is a compilation...

"Enchanted April" has successful opening weekend

“Enchanted April” has successful opening weekend

March 9, 2016

This weekend marked the kick off of Whitworth Theatre’s spring production, “Enchanted April.” The play is a romantic comedy, centered around two housewives from London who vacation in Italy....

History: A black perspective

March 2, 2016

Courses that include narratives of historically marginalized groups are offered as electives and not part of core curriculum, said Kellie Carter Jackson, Ph.D. Members of the Whitworth community gathered...

Preparing for emergencies

Preparing for emergencies

February 26, 2016

At the end of Chapel service last Thursday, an estimated over 200 students, staff and faculty sat in silence behind locked doors and closed windows as messages broadcasted across campus from phones,...

"This Whitworth Life" gives Whitworthians a place to share

“This Whitworth Life” gives Whitworthians a place to share

December 13, 2015

“Community” is a huge buzz word at Whitworth. However, sometimes parts of the Whitworth community go unnoticed. There are the students, the professors, trustees, the cafeteria workers, custodians...

Alumni musicians perform

Alumni musicians perform

November 14, 2015

Many Whitworth graduates have gone on to find success in unexpected places. Tyson Motsenbocker graduated in 2009 and is now touring all around the country with his friend Mike Edel and their band. Motsenbocker...

Women’s soccer ends week with back-to-back draws

Women’s soccer ends week with back-to-back draws

November 5, 2015

The women’s soccer team ended this last weekend by entering double overtime twice, and ending both games in a draw. The Pirates faced the Linfield Wildcats (1-1) on Satu day and the Willamette Bearcats (0-0)...

Painted pumpkins embody Fall spirit

Painted pumpkins embody Fall spirit

October 18, 2015

Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes filled the tables in the HUB Multipurpose Room. Ranging from short and squat to long and oblong, some full of warts and others that fit neatly into the palm of a hand. All...

Annual Freshman Fall Fest attracts all grades

Annual Freshman Fall Fest attracts all grades

October 18, 2015

Students from dorms all across campus gathered in and around Baldwin-Jenkins and Stewart hall for Freshman Fall Fest. The Saturday, Oct. 10 event hosted dancing, a puppy Prime Time and a photo...

Sodexo employees share their experiences as refugee

Sodexo employees share their experiences as refugee

October 15, 2015

The world’s increasing amount of refugees may seem to be an issue far removed from Whitworth, but for refugees working in Sodexo, the issue is much closer to home. Sodexo employee Waad Noah...

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