Author: Nicole Gamble

Students get involved at Salt Lake Acting Company

Although Westminster is smaller in size compared to larger neighboring schools, it still has an impact on the surrounding community, as evidenced by the involvement some Westminster students have with the local Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC).Most faculty members encourage their students to participate in activities outside of the classroom to gain more experience. In fact, arts admin, communicati...

Kilby Court: The real-life Garage Band

Pumping live, local music from a rusting garage, Kilby Court is an off-beat and affordable space for students to get a taste of alternative music.Kilby Court is an all-ages concert venue located in Salt Lake City at 741 S. Kilby Court (330 West). There’s a show almost every night, and the venue reaches capacity at 200.When guests arrive to the venue, they are welcomed by an outdoor area containing...

Seniors: Plan to graduate with honors?

Congratulations on reaching honors for the Spring 2016 semester. However, graduation honor cords will only be available to students who reached honors prior to Spring semester.Students who haven’t reached the GPA for honors before the Spring 2016 semester will not walk with honor cords at the Spring, Summer or Fall 2016 graduations.Not so fast, seniors—just because honors at graduation will be bas...

Experience the outdoors in November

Just because the Fall Break trip with the Outdoor Recreation Program is full doesn’t mean other trips aren’t available for students to jump in on.During the month of November, the Outdoor Recreation Program will be hosting two climbing and hiking trips. Each trip will last one weekend.“I think [the trips] come at a time in the semester where people need a break,” said Tiana White, assist...

Meet Larry West, the “Electra” director

The 45th annual Classical Greek Theatre Festival kicked off its month-long run at Westminster College with the show Electra, directed by Larry West.The Classical Greek Theatre Festival (CGTF) is an annual event that opens at Westminster College and travels to other locations. The festival was created to “introduce and sustain the appreciation of ancient Greek theatre,” according to the mission sta...

Sugar House walkway brought to light

What’s bright, beautiful and hidden? Here’s a hint: it’s located in Sugar House.During this past year, Sugar House underwent construction on 2100 S. between 1100 E. and McClelland St. to create more sidewalk area. After construction was finished, hanging lights were added to a previously plain walkway.The walkway is located between the Mellow Mushroom and The Annex by Epic Brewing, allowing for pe...