Author: Andy Figorski
Condom Olympics wraps up stigma around sex
Crowds of Westminster College students gathered at the Richer Commons for some stiff competition on Sept. 28.The 2016 Condom Olympics, presented by Students for Choice and ASW Events, was an afternoon of activities that aimed to engage students in sex education and promote safe sex.“Our goal is to find creative ways to mobilize supporters and spread information,” said Leah Weisgal, a senior public...
Standing up for stand up: Salt Lake comedians say comedy thrives under political correctness
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld, John Cleese and Chris Rock have all said they feel political correctness (PC) is killing comedy—a sentiment not every comic shares.Comics in Salt Lake City are reading between the jokes and using political correctness as a way to receive feedback and make their comedy funnier.“With PC, I feel people are more willing to let you know what they think, especially online,” sai...
Small spaces, great outdoors
One of the most popular programs on campus operates in a space no larger than a family food storage area.Located in the basement of the Health, Wellness, and Athletics Center (HWAC), Westminster College’s Outdoor Recreation Program helps students explore the vast Utah landscape—all from the confines of a 35 foot long, 8 foot high and 15 foot wide storage space.“We’re packed to the gills,” said Tia...