Author: Kaylynn Gonzalez
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 River in Moab, Utah. After paddling through 10 miles of whitewater rapids, the boats finally pull off to a small, scenic beach – accessible only by watercraft. The trip leaders dock the boats along the river bank and begin passing out gear to st...
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 cultures on campus, according to Leah Stevenson, ASW president and junior nursing major. The event took place in the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness and Athletic Center on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The festival featured variou...
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 Move.org. The average cost of living has gone up by an average of 13% from 2021-2022, according to the study. The study also found that gas alone increased by 48% in the same year. The average cost of groceries has increased by nearly 15% since 2...