The Whitworthian

Issue date: 11/20/07

Rape suspect pleads not guilty on two counts

The suspect in the rape of an Eastern Washington University student near Whitworth pleaded not guilty to two felony counts before a Spokane Superior Court judge Nov. 14.

Kevin A. Thompson, who is also an Eastern student, pleaded not guilty on two felony counts: first-degree rape and possession of a controlled substance.

Thompson remains in custody on a $150,000 bond.

Read more about the arraignment at whitworthian.com.

Compiled by Julie Wootton

Dean's Dialogue panel explores religious pluralism

At the Dean's Dialogue Nov. 13, four panelists discussed the idea of religious pluralism and the Christian response.

In the nearly packed Robinson Teaching Theatre, four panelists each shared their views about how Christians can live out their faith while respecting others' beliefs at the same time.

Read more about the lecture at whitworthian.com.

Compiled by Natalie Johnson

Door, card access system installed in Stewart Hall

The door of Stewart was installed and the access system up and running Nov. 16, director of Facilities Services Ed Kelly said.

As for the rest of campus, the locks on the exterior doors of residence halls were not changed on Nov. 5 as planned. Locks will be changed this week, Kelly said.

Some doors were missing a necessary piece that allows them to operate in the case of a power outage, Kelly said. However, this problem has been resolved in all the residence halls, Kelly said.

Read more about the card access system at whitworthian.com.

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