Author: Mekenzie Deneault
Westminster Students opt for campus housing over Winter break
As the semester ends Friday, Westminster College students are faced with the choice to either continue living on campus through winter break or returning home to their families. Campus housing gives residential students the option to extend their residency through the winter break. However, this is easier said than done for some students. While those who live in campus-owned houses can...
Shoppers opt for online Black Friday deals, avoid in-store sales amid pandemic
Black Friday is a November tradition for many. But during a pandemic, the retail holiday will be different. Many stores have decided to shut down and not participate to avoid the spread of the virus. Other stores have decided to offer Black Friday deals throughout the entire month of November. Several stores will host Black Friday sales online for those who don’t want to shop in person...
Student loans impact the whole family, say Westminster family members
College students nationwide face an array of options to help pay for college. Some rely on financial aid, some use parent PLUS loans, some use a co-signer and others rely on scholarships or gifted funds. Regardless of chosen methods, those within the Westminster College community say paying for college tuition often impacts the entire family. Parent-plus loans A parent PLUS loan, altho...
Westminster Weekend: Alum gather virtually for science experiments at home
Robyn Hyde, chemistry professor at Westminster College, led the virtual event “Science at Home” Thursday as part of Westminster Weekend-ish — a weeklong celebration that allows alumni to reconnect with peers and faculty. Before the event began the participants were given a specific list of items to collect from around their home for the experiment: M&Ms, a small dish, a spoon, a sp...
Students turn to art amid pandemic to cope with boredom
Westminster College students faced a dramatic change at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in mid-March. Many students found themselves with a lot of spare time and some used it to become more artistic. Ashlyn Talcott, a junior double majoring in management and finance, said she has become more artistic than ever during the stay-at-home guidelines encouraged in Utah at the onset of the pande...