Commentary

The Whitworth University Board of Trustees this month adopted a statement that affirms and expands Whitworth’s relationship with the Presbyterian Church and elevates the university’s theological identities, according to a press release.

The statement is the culmination of a yearlong inquiry a board-appointed Task Force on Denominational Relationships conducted in anticipation of the June 2013 expiration of the university’s current covenant agreement with the Synod of Alaska-Northwest and the concurrent cessation of the synod’s functions.

What is “emo,” you ask? And who is Paramore? They are a pop punk band from Franklin, Tenn. Paramore is frontwoman and lead vocalist Heyley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and bassist Jeremy Davis. Heyley told NPR Weekend Edition Sunday “emo” stands for emotion.

While the nation mourns the loss of life in Monday's horrific bombings in Boston, the Westboro Baptist Church is celebrating in its usual fashion, saying the explosions were sent by God as punishment for gay marriage.

“Thank God for the Boston marathon bombs,” the church said on Twitter, the Washington Times reported.

Spokane runners honor Boston Marathon explosion victims.

Stacks of Sauconys and Brooks covered in roses obscured the bronze feet of Riverfront Park's Bloomsday sculptures Tuesday evening as  approximately 40 runners from two Spokane running clubs gathered to remember victims of the Boston Marathon bomb attacks.  Attendees brought new and lightly used running shoes to donate in memory of fallen and injured marathoners.

One of my favorite pictures is of retired mixed martial artist Genki “The Neo Samurai” Sudo, holding a large banner with all of the flags in the world. At the center of the banner are the words “We Are All One.”

Whenever I see people, ordinary citizens and civil servants, rush to help people during a moment of tragedy, I think of Sudo’s words.