Beyond Campus
The drive behind van life
Though some people frown on the idea of living out of a vehicle, members of the millennial generation at Westminster College said this versatile way of life offers them a sense of achievement and oppo...Read More
Dirty Diet Coke takes over Utah
People around the Salt Lake Valley are lining up for specialty mixed drinks at local soda shops, where popular pops are morphed into crowd favorites like "Dirty Diet Coke." Some think the popular...Read More
Students share Sugar House homeless shelter site opinions
Earlier this year, Salt Lake City determined not to move forward with a site on Simpson Avenue in Sugar House that had been under consideration for a new homeless shelter. Though the conversation abou...Read More
International students share their recommendations for authentic restaurants
Students from over 26 different countries call Westminster College home. Though some are here to pursue a degree and some are here on cultural exchanges, most of them agree that food is one of the mos...Read More
Students say American media perpetuates cold war ideologies
When Altynay Kosherbek was preparing to come to America as a high school exchange student from Kazakhstan, she said she was ready for endless partying and gorging on fast food.After she arrived, Koshe...Read More
Community gardens provide Westminster students and community opportunity to reduce carbon footprint
Alongside the warm weather, community gardens have sprouted up across Salt Lake City, providing residents with the opportunity to learn about sustainable agriculture and how to reduce their carbon foo...Read More
Thousands gather for the People’s Climate march
April 29 marked President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office, which prompted thousands of people across the world to join together to promote climate protection.Many Westminster College students atten...Read More
Sugar House Park plans to go forward with dredging project after animals have become sick and died
Some Sugar House residents said they won't walk their dogs in Sugar House Park anymore after numerous birds have died and dogs have become sick from the pond water.Now, community members said they hop...Read More
Water distribution issues across the state impact recreationalists and the environment
Experts say water distribution issues across Utah—the second-driest state in the country— can have negative impacts on wildlife populations, the environment and recreationalists.Much of Utah's water i...Read More
Music, beer and friends: Westminster community talks about the importance of nightlife
Sure, college is about students furthering their academic careers and gaining knowledge. But what’s a college experience without a few late nights and a little tequila?That's what some Westminster Col...Read More