Author: Olivia Wathne
Best Vegetarian Joint and Coffee House: Sugar House Coffee
Although Sugar House Coffee (SHC) is known for its assortment of teas and fairtrade coffee, it also provides customers a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options. The eclectic environment in SHC boasts local artists’ work and a piano that is open to the public to play any time during the day.The live music is hit or miss, depending if you enjoy jazz or not. I do suggest attending the open mic (j...
The rewards and challenges of being a Westminster student athlete
Balancing school and sports can be overwhelming, but Westminster athletes aren’t complaining. Many people use college as a time for self-exploration, and student athletes are no different, although balancing schedules and constant travel may make the journey challenging. Joe Cremer, junior chemistry major, is a track athlete who competes in the 800m, 400m and 1500m races. He said for him, the...
The force behind Women’s History Month on campus
ASW Vice President Jane Jerman is the Title IX student representative and an advocate for women’s rights. Jerman, communication major, also helped bring Women’s History month to campus.Jerman has one year left of her undergraduate degree and said she hopes her passion for women’s rights and involvement on campus will make a positive impact at Westminster. Women’s History Month events, which Jerman...
Real Foods Market: Local, organic and natural
Real Food Market, located on 2209 E. Highland Dr., provides 100 percent natural and organic products to the Sugar House community.The store sells natural health products, supplements and sweeteners, as well as products fresh from its farm, Redmond Heritage Farm, which is located an hour outside of Salt Lake City. All of its meat and dairy products are sourced from the farm each week.“Our mission i...
Gap year, grad school or VW bus?
Taking a year or two off before “real life” starts—known as a gap year—is becoming the new norm, and students are figuring out all sorts of ways to spend this time finding themselves and their careers.A gap year can consist of volunteer work, travel, internships etc., and it isn’t necessarily required to be a certain amount of time. A gap year can be any type of sabbatical that occurs after a majo...
Chamber singers host Valentine Concert for Bon Voyage Tour
For the past month, Westminster’s Chamber Singers have been preparing for their Valentine Concert in order to raise money for an upcoming musical tour of France. The Chamber Singers are an elite, touring choir of students with varying musical backgrounds. Performances such as the Valentine Concert require many hours of research and practice in order to ensure success, said Chris Quinn, choir ...
Students get involved at the Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival offers students the chance to intern at one of the largest film festivals in the country, as well as see the top independent movies of the year—and it’s right in Westminster’s backyard.The Sundance Film Festival offers internships and volunteer opportunities. Internships are offered at the festival and throughout the rest of the year. Sarah Hirning, ASW president, i...