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Student privacy compromised by directory
Due to a flaw in the Whitworth directory, for an unknown period of time students were able to log in to the faculty-level directory. The information systems department solved the glitch Friday, May 3.
On the …
Stained-glass ceiling: Considering women in ministry
Women’s leadership is a topic that has long been debated by the Christian church. Different denominations have different ways of approaching the subject, and often disagree even among themselves, said women’s and gender studies professor …
After the smoke cleared: A Whitworth Alumna who ran the Boston Marathon, a student in Washington D.C. tell their stories
The Boston bombing on April 15 proved to be an experience that would impact the lives of all who were involved. For Whitworth alumna Lesley Williams ‘96, that day will always live in infamy.
Williams was …
Students prepare to move off-campus
As the school year comes to an end, students are preparing either to head home or move into their new apartments or houses. Many students may be unclear about what the process of moving off-campus …
WU develops new relationships with religious groups
Last week, the Board of Trustees decided that Whitworth will remain affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). In addition to maintaining a relationship with the PC(USA), the university will start developing relationships with other denominations …
Board of Trustees decides on denominational relationships, student handbook
Denominational Ties
Whitworth will continue to hold onto its ties with the Presbyterian Church (USA) but also expand its partnerships with other groups, including different Presbyterian organizations and other denominations or churches. The Whitworth Board of …
Sign vandalism a pricey problem for Whitworth
Since January, there have been several incidents of vandalism on the Whitworth campus. Two letters were pried from the Whitworth University sign across from Cornerstone with a crowbar on March 1. The letters have not …
Barnes & Noble College will run WU bookstore
The Whitworth University Bookstore will have a new operator this fall. With students now purchasing books via the internet or using e-books, the university decided it was time to obtain help in adapting to the …
The threat of a dictator: Do we have something to fear?
North Korea, or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as they are officially deemed, recently made provocative threats against the United States and South
Korea. While North Korea has made similar threats in the past, the …
All the Kanes and Wahines
Hawaiian Club’s upcoming lu’au will break routine and return to true island tradition
The 43rd annual lu’au put on by Whitworth’s Hawaiian Club is going back to the basics and sticking to the theme of traditional …
