Author: Madison Covington
Westminster adapts to low enrollment
“I would never want to see our population grow so much that we lost the sense of personal connection, opportunity for students, small class sizes, all those things that make Westminster [College] particularly compelling […],” said President Beth Dobkin in a December interview. “[…] We’re not looking for uncontrolled growth, we want to stay Westminster.” In total, Westminster has 1,535 ...
Utah drought concerns Westminster community
Utah is in a state of emergency because of the current drought, according to the Utah Division of Water Resources Drought Frequently Asked Questions webpage. Some members of the Westminster College community said they notice the impacts of the drought. “Climate change is a global problem with wide-reaching consequences,” said Environmental Center Communication Coordinator and junior biology major ...
Westminster students emphasize importance of fall break
Westminster College students said the lack of a fall break during the 2020-21 school year left them feeling burnt out during the semester. This year, students said they looked forward to the week off. Hannah Frazier, a sophomore public health major, said taking a break is important, especially because people can easily feel burnt out. Frazier went to Colorado and Seattle during fall break....
Students assemble kits for Westminster Day of Service
Westminster College student volunteers assembled hygiene kits for refugees in partnership with the International Rescue Committee and educational kits for local K-12 students for Westminster Day of Service Monday. The Dumke Center for Civic Engagement hosted the event in the Bassis Student Center from 2-4:30 p.m. Kelsey Smith, community engagement coordinator for the Dumke Center and sophomore int...
Students face uncertainty purchasing parking permits
Campus Patrol requires all vehicles to display a valid parking permit while parked on Westminster College grounds, according to Westminster’s parking services page. With the policy, commuter students, residents, faculty and staff are left with the decision to purchase a parking pass for the 2021-22 school year. Amelia Jones, a senior sociology major, purchased parking passes in the last three scho...
Prashanti Limbu shares culinary heritage, cooking advice
As part of the college experience, many students realize that they have to learn how to cook for themselves. College students find ways to make a home-cooked meal. One student in particular uses her family recipes when she cooks. “Whenever I cook it reminds me of home — it brings [the] comfort and love that I miss the most right now,” said Prashanti Limbu, an international student from...