Author: Alexys Smith

ASW prioritizes community this semester, leaders say

As ASW finalized its 2020-21 budget, student leaders say they centered their goals around supporting students — whether it’s financially or through a student project.  ASW Director of Budgeting and Accounting Paula Wang said the board’s focus is building relationships with the student body and providing financial support, specifically through the Opportunity Fund.  “I really want t...

Giovale Library moves resources online amid COVID-19 campus closure

The Giovale Library — many students’ home-away-from-home on Westminster’s College campus — has been able to stay connected with students, faculty and staff by keeping resources available through online accessibility and physical book or movie pick-ups.  The library has remained open for pick-up or drop-offs despite the campus closure. However, students can also schedule librarian ...

Westminster students practice yoga to relieve stress while at home

Westminster College students are continuing their practice of yoga during the stay-at-home COVID-19 quarantine to release stressful energies through breathing exercises and active workouts.  Hailey Brookins, a junior majoring in environmental studies, participates in yoga through classes at the Health, Wellness and Athletic Center for recreational purposes. ”There is so much craziness and it’...

Despite growing pains, organic garden still connects students together

In 2008 Westminster College welcomed the organic garden: the space available to hold classes and teach students about food accessibility. Christy Clay, chair of environmental studies and professor of biology, said students came up with the idea to host a garden on campus.  “The garden started with some students guerilla gardening, planting some plants in a backyard that the college owned and ...

Westminster housing still open for students who can’t return home

After the announcement campus would be closing, several students living on campus have been making adjustments to their living situations.  On Thursday March 12, President Dobkin asked students to not return to campus unless it was necessary. In an interview with The Forum, Dobkin confirmed accommodations would be made for those who had to stay on campus because they had nowhere else to go.&n...

Students say social media expresses character, identity as new art form

Moving into a new generation of art and all the categories that come with it, students at Westminster College are seeing social media become its own art form.  Expression of character and identity is shown through many artistic platforms, one of those being social media.  Shelby Volosin, an Instagram famous first-year student on Westminster’s campus, said social media is allowing artists...

Legacy Scholars Program helps first-gen students find community on campus

The Legacy Scholars Program at Westminster College creates opportunities for first-generation students to meet peers who have similar backgrounds.  Tiasha Baez, a second-year student at Westminster College, found her community of first-generation students through the Legacy Scholars program. As a first-generation student, there are often aspects of college that they are unaware of until they ...

ASW appoints new executive creative director

ASW appointed a new executive creative director to the student government team at the beginning of the Spring semester, after the previous student who held the position stepped down. ASW appointed Westminster College sophomore CK Padayao who manages the design projects completed by ASW Creative. These projects include branding for student clubs and other advertising needs on campus.  Before t...