President Dobkin’s Book Talk celebrates identity, leadership during Women’s Week
President Beth Dobkin hosted a talk centered around the book The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature on Thursday at Giovale Library in observance of Wo...Read More
‘Relax and be yourself’: Lecturer advises Westminster students on public speaking
Public speaking, or glossophobia, is one of the most commonly held situational fears among people, according to an article published by Verywell Healt...Read More
Students give feedback on Sodexo dining partnership
Nikki Hardinger, general manager of Sodexo at Westminster University, said the dining service is here to help people feel welcomed and happily fed. “W...Read More
Westminster community steps up for student after Lahaina fire
Hailey Killett, a sophomore elementary education major, was getting ready to return to campus for volleyball pre-season when she received news a fire ...Read More
‘No one believed in us,’ says Butterslabs business owner and Westminster alum
Westminster University alum Mike Spaeth said post-graduation he continues to pursue his passion of running his own clothing brand, “Butterslabs,” whil...Read More
‘I debated if it was worth all the hard work’: Student-athlete left unrecognized after fourth-place finish
Working to compete in a national championship takes an immense amount of dedication, sacrifice and hard work to accomplish. But all that time invested...Read More
Campus safety at the forefront of Westminster community’s minds
Safety on college campuses is one of the main factors that influence students when choosing where their new home will be, according to Blaise Wikstrom...Read More
Men’s golf team welcomes new coach to the greens
Westminster University Griffins Athletics announced David Tottori as the new men’s golf team coach Oct. 12, according to a press release by Griffins A...Read More
Outdoor Program completes first ever student-led rafting trip
Red rocks ascend from the desert soil towards a cloudless blue sky. Two yellow rafts with “Westminster” stamped on the side float along the Colorado R...Read More
International Festival celebrates culture, promotes unity, according to ASW president
The International Festival, which was the first large event of the year put on by ASW, encouraged students to come together to celebrate the different...Read More
‘Human beings are mathematical beings,’ guest speaker tells Westminster students
Many students aren’t given the tools they need to learn math. This results in a fear, or even resentment, of mathematics, ultimately harming students ...Read More
Iron Chef competition brings backcountry cooking to campus
The Backcountry Iron Chef event, a cooking competition created and run by the Outdoor Program, encouraged students to create “the best meal using only...Read More
Student Wellness Fair promotes a variety of resources, support for Westminster community
Westminster University’s integrated approach to wellness empowers students to “live a healthy life, develop confidence and create [their] commun...Read More
Slacklining event aims to increase student engagement with Outdoor Program
The Outdoor Program staff organized a Slack and Slice event aimed at getting students interested in what the program offers on Sep. 13 by the boulderi...Read More
Students, faculty express concerns over rising inflation, cost of living
As inflation continues to climb, today’s “broke college students” find themselves broker than their predecessors, according to a study conducted by Mo...Read More
Westminster community participates in Community Time with Clubs, Organizations Fair
Chris Ledyard, a junior undeclared major, said he and other students spent their afternoon signing up for clubs at the Clubs and Organizations Fair in...Read More
The Coffee Shop replaces Griff’s Roost amidst Westminster University, Sodexo partnership
Westminster University now offers espresso, chai and frappe drinks in Bassis Student Center where Griff’s Roost used to occupy, over a week after the ...Read More
Westminster community book club dives into ideas of “acceptable” bodies in “The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love”
“Living in a female body, a Black body, an aging body, a fat body, a body with mental illness, is to awaken daily to a planet that expects a certain s...Read More
Climate activist shares “doing better” solutions for the climate crisis
Josie Gerritsen is a Media Writing I student who won the Aspiring Forum Journalist Prize for her work covering the Kim T. Adamson Lecture in Internati...Read More
Student engagement librarians offer resources, guidance for Westminster community
Katherine Tucker Paterson, a student engagement librarian at Giovale Library, said she encourages students to utilize the librarians’ guidance and ass...Read More
Westminster community explores ChatGPT, examines artificial intelligence in higher education
ChatGPT has sparked discussions across the country about the role of artificial intelligence in higher education and how institutions are adapting the...Read More
Less than 2% of the population: Westminster community unpacks, analyzes being Black at a primarily white Utah college
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story misspelled Isaac Cortes. That error is now fixed. This story was initially written in Fall 2022 by former...Read More
Shaw brings back eco-container program, charges additional 50 cents for regular to-go containers
Bon Appétit reinstated their eco-container program in Shaw Dining Hall for Spring semester, an initiative which was discontinued in Fall 2020 as a saf...Read More
Griff’s Roost barista seeks to improve cafe for Westminster community
This story was initially written in Fall 2022 by former Forum reporter Madi Goddard. Chris Forbush, a barista at Griff’s Roost Cafe, said he would lik...Read More
First in-person Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Luncheon since COVID recognizes ‘Bodies on the Line’
The Westminster College Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted the first in-person Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Luncheon since COVID-19 on F...Read More
Westminster Career Center equips students to enter a competitive workforce
The Kim T. Adamson Alumni House of Westminster College hosted a ‘Take a Griffin to Lunch’ tabling event Tuesday, where students were invit...Read More
Some students, faculty said they feel optimistic about proposed community hour
Dean of Students Glenn Smith proposed “Community Hour,” a time when students, faculty and staff “might gather informally or at structured events durin...Read More
Education, planning are crucial elements to safety in Utah’s backcountry, according to Westminster faculty, student
There’s nothing like the solitude in the wintertime that can be experienced through recreation in the backcountry of nearby mountains, according to We...Read More
Westminster student-athletes share their experience with home advantage
“There is definitely an advantage playing at home,” said Mailey Ballard, a sophomore sports management major on the Westminster College women’s basket...Read More
Westminster’s campus bookstore manager recommends top books, tips for students
Liz Anderson, manager of Westminster College’s campus bookstore, said she embraced her role to educate and aid students despite being a trained chef a...Read More
Westminster students reopen multipurpose art space in Sugar House
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story published misspelled 2006: Space Oddity. This error is now fixed. Westminster College students Kyle Picke...Read More
Westminster Alum elevates importance of name identity via photography project
“Call Me by My Name,” a collage of portraits photographed by Westminster alum Janessa Ilada, raises awareness about the importance of names to Asian A...Read More
Immersive theatre draws Westminster’s audience into Victor Frankenstein’s world
Originally planned for six shows, Westminster College’s theatre arts program added an additional four shows to accommodate the audience’s desire...Read More
Students, community question proposed gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon
A new change to the transportation system in Little Cottonwood Canyon may affect Westminster College student access to one of Utah’s most popular area...Read More
Staff, students say Westminster’s drinking culture is ‘unique’ and good for community
Westminster College’s wet campus is different from other Utah schools and brings a sense of community belonging at events, according to Carlie Hiatt, ...Read More
Veterans Day Ceremony honors past, present service members
Students, faculty, staff and the Center for Veteran and Military Services gathered to honor past and active service members during the Veterans Day Ce...Read More
Westminster community emphasizes importance of Midterm elections
As Americans across the nation prepare to cast their ballot in the 2022 Midterm elections, Westminster College students, especially those who are out-...Read More
Westminster community adjusts as Sugar House fire impacts the neighborhood
Westminster College residential students awoke to smokey air and charred debris on campus Wednesday morning after a fire erupted Tuesday night at 2188...Read More
Students climb to new heights with updated rock wall
Angular wood juts out in neat, modern patterns, dotted with multicolored plaster rocks, at the updated Bishop’s Wall in Westminster College’s Health, ...Read More
Geek Fest opens doors for scientific opportunities
With recent comic conventions, like FanX in Utah, some might assume ‘Geek Fest’ at Westminster College would involve costumes and merchandise featurin...Read More
Giovale Library is underused with lots of potential, according to circulation desk manager Mitzi Farnsworth
Giovale Library has resources for students that should be utilized more, according to circulation desk worker Mitzi Farnsworth, a 47-year-old history ...Read More
Westminster opens doors for diversity, equity with tuition-free program
The Westminster Commitment is a tuition-free Westminster College program with the potential to encourage college attendance for incoming students who ...Read More
Students grow a fruit orchard, courtesy of the Environmental Center
Westminster College students from the Environmental Center planted an orchard west of Black Bridge, which anyone in the community is welcome to take f...Read More
Westminster College performing arts facilities receive a makeover
When senior tech theatre major Briar Woodie first stepped foot inside the new Florence J. Gillmor Hall building earlier this semester, they “just kind...Read More
Students, faculty respond to Westminster University name change
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story published misspelled Django Clarke. This error is now fixed. Westminster College will become Westminster ...Read More
Students promote community-building, connection at Center for Centers Open House
Students weaved in and out of the Center for Centers open house, which featured a conglomeration of Dumke Center for Civic Engagement, the Environment...Read More
Westminster’s campus events see increased engagement, according to ASW Events President
Forum reporter Devin Logan discussed the increase in engagement for ASW events and how these activities bring the Westminster College community togeth...Read More
Students get a new taste of Shaw
Upon entering Shaw Student Center, the atmosphere is starkly different from the 2020–22 academic years when COVID-19 safety measures limited dining op...Read More
Students reflect on Westminster’s George Washington statue
Before any student from Stock Hall, Behnken Hall or Olwell Hall can walk to Westminster College’s residential parking lot, they must pass a 3 feet by ...Read More
Integrated Wellness Fair orients students with on-campus resources
Students and faculty members congregated into Shaw Student Center to learn about wellness programs provided on campus at Westminster College’s Integra...Read More
Climate change, education system are priorities for young adults, according to Forum survey
Dealing with climate change and improving education dominate legislature concerns for students at Westminster College, according to a recent survey co...Read More
May Term trips resume after two-year hiatus
May Term Study Experiences, including many study-abroad programs, will resume next month after a two-year hiatus. With vaccine rollouts and the pandem...Read More
Westminster College hosts State Boulder Competition Qualifier
Approximately 30 students competed for spray-painted trophies and other prizes, with the opportunity to represent Westminster College for the fi...Read More
Diverse Book Fair spreads awareness with free, accessible books
The Student Diversity and Inclusion Center hosted the Diverse Book Fair with books the center’s coordinators said encompassed their programs, and offe...Read More
Westminster community works together at Emigration Creek during Earth Day Clean-up
The Dumke Center for Civic Engagement and the Environmental Center jointly organized a Earth Day clean-up project, which provided 15–20 students with ...Read More
Students express “gender euphoria” at Westminster’s Queer Prom
During Westminter College’s Pride Week Celebration, a Queer Prom was hosted with the theme “gender euphoria.” Attendees were encouraged to come to the...Read More
Meau Brinley pursues full-time art career
At a liberal arts school like Westminster College, artists are abundant, and classes aren’t free. Some students said they are turning to alternative w...Read More
The challenges of learning a second language in college during a pandemic
“I’ve seen throughout my travels and stuff, how language is such an amazing tool to connect people,” said Cole Porterfield, a senior international bus...Read More
Westminster artists curate Senior Art Exhibit
The air crackles with energy that can only be produced by the culmination of four years of creative work. Family, professors and peers amble between t...Read More
AmeriCorps VISTA leader serves the Westminster community through The Purple Basket
AmeriCorps VISTA leader Nayethzi Hernandez has served the Westminster College community through The Purple Basket since the start of the 2020–21 schoo...Read More
Westminster removes mask requirements in classrooms
Westminster College relaxed mask requirements on Monday, March 28. The new guidelines only require masks in Student Health Services and the Counseling...Read More
COVID-19 shows the necessity of accessibility in education
Disability and student wellness have become more of a focus at Westminster College over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Christie Fox...Read More
Westminster track and cross country break 5 school records at Idaho competition
The Westminster College cross country track and field team broke five school program records between Feb. 11 and Feb. 12 at their meet in Pocatello, I...Read More
RPG Night brings fun and games through role-playing
The Disability Justice and Board with Friends clubs collaborated to host RPG Night with micro-role-playing games, or single-session tabletop role-play...Read More
Pre-Professional Health Society hosts game night social
The Pre-Professional Health Society Society hosted their first game night social Thursday, March 17 to give students an opportunity to get to know mor...Read More
Queer bookstore creates safe, accessible, affirming space for LGBTQ+ community in Salt Lake City
Under the Umbrella, a queer bookstore located at the corner of 500 west and 200 south, opened in November 2021. It is the only bookstore catering towa...Read More
Meet the candidates running for ASW positions in 2022
ASW is hosting the 2022 election cycle and filling the positions of president, Vice President and clubs president. There are five students running for...Read More
Westminster updates mask protocols to align with new CDC guidelines
With continued drops in COVID-19 case numbers and lower hospitalizations in Utah, Westminster College announced in a Feb. 17 email it would be impleme...Read More
Russia invades Ukraine
On Feb. 24, the Russian military invaded Ukraine after months of build-up along their shared borders to the north and east. Russian President Vladimir...Read More
Westminster adapts to low enrollment
“I would never want to see our population grow so much that we lost the sense of personal connection, opportunity for students, small class sizes, all...Read More
ASW strategizes to increase interest in student government positions
Campaigning for the ASW 2022–23 election began Feb. 23 after ASW members strategized to increase interest for students to take up candidate positions....Read More
ASW releases budget, plans for financial code revision
In November 2021, ASW reported their budget for the 2021-22 academic year with certain line items zeroed out. This has initiated a revision in the ASW...Read More
Thrift collective pop-ups return, encourages culture of reciprocity
The Westminster College Environmental Center hosted its first pop-up thrift collective since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the Bassis Student Center....Read More
Dumke Center for Civic Engagement highlights revolutionary community love through Valentine’s Day service projects
The Dumke Center for Civic Engagement celebrated love Feb. 14 on Valentine’s Day with an emphasis on community through projects aimed at groups that a...Read More
Westminster College students submit their work to the Student Art Exhibition
With so many venues closing and many events canceling because of COVID-19, the Westminster College Student Art Exhibition will once again take place, ...Read More
Westminster’s Olympians travel to Beijing for the first Winter Games since COVID-19 pandemic began
In the 2022 Winter Olympic games, five Westminster College students, three alumni and 11 former students represent the United States, the Philippines,...Read More
New Appointed ASW Vice President Gaeble Jones confirmed Jan. 31
After previous Vice President Deaun Saxby graduated December 2021, ASW president and senior communication major Brendan Sudberry appointed Saxby’s suc...Read More
Counselors, students give advice for managing anxiety during COVID-19
As the Spring semester begins with a flexible start, students said they experience high levels of anxiety, with 75% of respondents saying their anxiet...Read More
Students don stylish masks to cope with new normal
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, masks double as a piece of personal protective equipment as well as an accessory to everyday fashion. Some peopl...Read More
Westminster’s MLK Celebration pivots to both in person, online
Westminster College annually holds a week of celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and legacy, but this year’s hybrid approach to the...Read More
Women’s soccer team balances academic success and student life
More than half of the Westminster College women’s soccer team were named to the Rocky Mountain Athletics Conference All-Academic Honor Roll for the 20...Read More
Westminster provides N95 masks to community amidst Omicron surge
Westminster College announced Jan. 11 they would provide N95 masks, free for students, faculty and staff members to pick up in various locations aroun...Read More
Westminster announces Spring COVID-19 updates, flexible start to semester
Westminster College announced the first two weeks of Spring semester will “be flexible” to mitigate the impact of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, acc...Read More
Florence J. Gillmor Hall construction delayed due to supply shortage
Correction A correction was made to this story Dec. 16 at 3:17 p.m. MST. A previous version of this story implied construction on Florence J. Gillmor ...Read More
Low student on-campus employment creates workplace difficulties
At Westminster College, many on-campus job positions remain unfilled despite being halfway through the 2021-22 school year, according to President Bet...Read More
Kayaker, paraglider Macie Brendlinger on managing risk, passion for extreme sports
Macie Brendlinger, a sophomore nursing major at Westminster College, has a zest for thrill, with paragliding and whitewater kayaking being her adrenal...Read More
First-year Westminster students face their first round of college finals
“Overall, my first semester went well,” said Kiva Call-Feit, a first-year elementary education major, in an email. “My senior year of high school was ...Read More
Holiday Helper Drive represents Westminster’s place in the local community
“[The Holiday Helper Drive] is just a really easy way to give back, especially when we’re already always buying things,” said Mariah Trujillo, the Dum...Read More
Westminster students say guilt-based eco-marketing is ineffective
Westminster College, like many schools and organizations, encourages eco-friendly behaviors through the use of marketing such as signage and stickers ...Read More
Annual Westminster Staff Council Pie Auction brings college community together
Only 15 minutes after the Annual Staff Council Pie Auction began in Bassis Student Center Nov. 19, over 40 people were in attendance. The reason? Atte...Read More
Supply chain disruptions impact Westminster community
“At [Shaw Student Center], we’ve seen disruptions with meat and produce due to production shortages or transportation issues,” said Tony DiRaddo, the ...Read More
Westminster implements revised course evaluation instrument to elicit more objective feedback
In the 2021 Spring semester, Westminster College implemented a revised course evaluation instrument after faculty voted to amend the previous survey-b...Read More
AAPI Life Night Market brings comfort and unity through food
Onigiri, red bean mochi soup, lumpia, spring rolls and kalua pork, all arranged neatly on tables adorned with red tablecloths. Smells of food wafted t...Read More
Westminster students say ASW Casino Night gives a glimpse into adulthood
What screams “adulthood” louder than gambling and mocktails? Attendees at ASW’s annual Casino Night Nov. 18, located in Westminster on the Draw, said ...Read More
Westminster student competes at Shred Fest
Shred Fest, a two-day winter kickoff festival, celebrated the start of the season with live music, film screenings, vendors, food trucks and breweries...Read More
Westminster College’s oldest neighbor: the Wasatch fault
Westminster College sits no more than 100 yards from the Wasatch Fault, meaning students study and Salt Lake City residents live in a significan...Read More
Westminster Town Hall talks about COVID-19 booster shots, new normal
Westminster College students, staff and faculty met during an ASW Town Hall Oct. 26 to discuss questions regarding the future of Westminster in relati...Read More
Westminster students react to Snowbird’s new Fast Tracks system
Snowbird implemented a new system called Fast Tracks Nov. 1, which allows guests to pay an extra fee to skip the lift line, according to the Snowbird ...Read More
Aunika Woodbury shares passion for painting
“I think art is important because obviously it’s a really great way to express yourself, and put your feelings just down,” said junior art major Aunik...Read More