Author: Katie Felice
Westminster student brings artistic mindset to STEM study
For Jadie Adams, a senior math major and physics and computer science minor at Westminster College, it’s not uncommon to spend one day painting murals for the Humane Society and the next answering unsolved math equations. From a young age, Adams said her grandfather, who is also an artist, inspired her to create — a hobby she still enjoys as often as she can. But lately, she said much of her time ...
ASW Eco-council grants remain untouched
ASW created the Eco-Warrior grant in 2016 to provide students the opportunity to conduct research, class projects and initiatives to create a more sustainable campus. However, the program hasn’t yet received any applications — leaving an accumulated $11,789 in untouched funds. Sabi Lowder, ASW President, said she is hopeful the grant will be utilized this year. “I think that Kaydee Gilson (our new...
Residents and local business owners respond to Sugar House renovations
Long-time residents know Salt Lake’s Sugar House neighborhood for its small-town atmosphere. But lately, it’s hard for those driving through the area to miss seeing road construction and buildings being demolished in favor of new ones. Fayth Martinez is one of the owners of the local business Blue Boutique, which has been in the Sugar House area for 30 years. “Born and raised” in the area, Martine...
Westminster unveils new financial aid opportunity for qualifying incoming students
Westminster College’s Griffin Grant, coming spring 2018, is a new financial aid opportunity for incoming students that aims to help those from all socioeconomic backgrounds attend college.This grant is available for in-state, out of state and transfer students who have a family adjusted gross income of less than $100,000 a year. Those entering the college in 2018 who are eligible for the grant wil...
Self-care: Just a social media trend?
Millennials make more commitments to personal improvement than any generation before them, according to a 2015 Pew Research Center study. For some, these personal commitments include dietary choices, workout routines, beauty regiments, life coaching, therapy, buying plants and shopping at farmers markets.But Laura Iverson, Westminster College’s assistant director of fitness, wellness and recreatio...
Plans underway for expansion to Westminster’s fine arts facility
The last time Westminster College expanded its performing arts building was in 2004. But since then, the college’s fine arts programs have grown rapidly — with the addition of a dance program, a music major, an a cappella choir, an opera program and a chamber music program.Because of the addition of new programs, some groups have had to use off-campus facilities to practice.But coming sometime in ...
Students for Choice president encourages activism amidst current political climate
When President Donald Trump released his 2018 budget proposal in May — which put funding for entities that provide abortions, including Planned Parenthood, on the chopping block — some saw it as a follow-through on his pro-life campaign promises.But for members of Westminster College’s Students for Choice club, a college chapter of Planned Parenthood, it was another example of the need to rally ha...