Author: Maddie Cushing
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 around campus. While members of the Westminster community agree it is a positive endeavor, some students say they are worried about some of the guilt and shame-based tactics used to advocate for green behaviors. Maya Leander, a junior psychology majo...
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? Attendees said they question who could ever say no to pie. Patrons walking into Bassis were greeted by a long banquet table of pies baked by members of the Westminster College staff. Attendees could try as many different slices as they pleased in lieu of...
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 they thought the event hit the mark when it came to giving students a glimpse into life after college. Casino Night has consistently been one of ASW’s most popular events over the years, according to ASW Events President and sophomore neuroscience ma...
Westminster students create their Halloween costumes months in advance
Molly Kade, a senior sociology major, frequently browses the isles at JOANN Fabric and Craft in preparation for creating their elaborate Halloween costumes. This year will be no different as Kade pieces together a Miss Piggy/Pigs in Space ensemble complete with a hand-styled blonde wig. Kade is one of many Westminster College students who piece together their own Halloween costumes this year. Whet...
Lucy Wilks shares dog training tips and experiences
Lucy Wilks, a senior fine art major with a painting and drawing emphasis, is an animal lover at heart. Wilks spends their free time training four-legged friends of the canine variety, both as a hobby and professionally, depending on their school schedule. Wilks said they officially finished their training apprenticeship this fall, but they have been working toward this goal since adopting their do...
ASW Judicial holds extended elections to fill positions
The process of running for the ASW Senate was extended to fill seats following the traditional election cycle for ASW Judicial last Spring.
Westminster Director of Counseling talks about imposter syndrome
Since the start of the Fall semester, several Westminster students arrived on Richer Commons for the first time in nearly a year and a half. Forum staff reporter Maddie Cushing wasn’t feeling the warm and fuzzy feelings she normally did when starting a new school year. Instead, Cushing was experiencing imposter syndrome. Cushing knew she couldn’t be unique in feeling she didn’t belong after such a...
Honors professor reflects on first year at Westminster
One blistering hot day in July of 2017, Alicia Cunningham-Bryant sat down in her empty office at Westminster College to help a student apply for a fellowship. Cunningham-Bryant, an Honors professor and director of Fellowship Advising, was on site at Westminster two weeks before the date she had planned on starting, all because she had heard a student needed some advice. This, however, is not an un...