Author: Lucas Arico
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 Hall has been going on for eight years, which is incorrect. The groundbreaking of Gillmor Hall took place in February 2020 and construction started months later. The eight-year time frame went into development, pre-planning and fundraising, according...
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 relation to COVID-19 pandemic. The Town Hall took place six days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster vaccines, according to a NPR news article. The CDC expanded recommendations Nov. 19 fo...
How live theatre continues to go on in a pandemic
After a year of virtual productions, Westminster College’s theatre department returns to live theatre with new COVID-19 protocols, according to Abbie Hagen, a senior theatre major with a production and design emphasis. Audiences are expected to wear masks, and the crew and cast must get a temperature check before rehearsals and performances, according to Hagen. When Broadway initially shut down in...
Climbing Wall competitions revised for inclusivity
The climbing wall in the Health, Wellness and Athletic Center is changing how they approach their competitions, with the goal of creating a more inclusive environment, according to Climbing Wall Co-Manager and senior outdoor education and leadership major Tate Michener. In previous years, the climbing competitions consisted of two categories: one for males and the other for females, according to M...
Westminster community works to aid Afghan refugees
The Westminster Rotaract Club and Dumke Center for Civic Engagement are raising funds to help Afghans seeking refuge in other countries after the recent Taliban takeover. The challenges to leave Afghanistan are having a huge impact on at least one member of the Westminster College community who is working from Salt Lake City to help his family escape. Senior international political economy major ...
Dumke Center for Civic Engagement showcases nonprofits to Westminster
The Dumke Center for Civic Engagement held a volunteer fair in the Richer Commons Thursday afternoon. While music was playing and the sun warmed Richer Commons, Westminster students came to the fair between classes to meet with local nonprofit organizations. “We are really passionate about connecting students to local organizations and nonprofits,” said Mackenzie Bledsoe, program coordinator...