Articles in Opinions
Music has power to establish a connection and allow for escape
There is a tremendous amount of power in music. Influence and inspiration lie in all aspects and areas of music from reading the lyrics, going to concerts, hearing rhythms, finding spiritual and deeper meanings, understanding …
Quantifiable factors fail to communicate quality
I have recently seen the posts of high school seniors rolling in on Facebook wondering, contemplating, fretting and panicking about the notorious college decision. They wonder if they should attend big schools, small schools, private …
Privilege can become a catalyst for change
This week, the film “Girl Rising” aired on Whitworth’s campus. The film documented the lives of girls from different countries as they struggle to obtain an adequate education and be recognized as equal members of …
People are called to love Jesus and the Church
“I love God, but hate religion.” “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than standing in a garage makes you a car.” “I’m a spiritual person, but not really religious.”
These are the common …
Safeconnect not best solution for internet connection
In the past year I have been just a little frustrated with the internet here on campus. Sometimes it is amazing and I can spend hours on Facebook and streaming the latest YouTube comedy, but …
Feminism need not have negative connotation
I have a confession to make:I am a feminist.
It felt good to get that off of my chest.
The word “feminist” carries such a strong negative connotation. There are a lot of people, who are both …
School should not trump other priorities
When you walk around campus and ask people where they are headed, what they have been up to or what their plans for the day are, a large majority of the answers will revolve around …
High speed rail fails to improve transportation
In an attempt to improve the quality of America’s infrastructure system, President Obama and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood worked together to promote the construction of high-speed rail systems around the country. Back in 2009, …
Media interaction with violence impacts society
The Boston Marathon. A storied race with fierce competition and wonderful community integration in the heart of Boston, Mass. However, this year the race was cut short April 15 as two explosives went off just …
One must search for the light in darkness
As the year comes to end, many are feeling stressed about finals and preparations for going home. Others are thinking that nothing is going right in their lives. Others are being confronted with issues that …
