Author: Taeler Gannuscia

Theft in Shaw causes Bon Appetit to spend annual replacement budget by April

The Cornerstone Cafe in the Shaw Student Center at Westminster College is experiencing an abundance of theft—and it’s happening in broad daylight. Students are eating their pizza before they make it to the register, swiftly sneaking food into their pockets and backpacks and making off with the cafe’s utensils and plates.Bon Appétit cashiers said they have seen students stuffing their to-go contain...

Pussy grabs back: Westminster women speak out at the Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues provided women in the Westminster College community with a stage to share personal narratives about femininity, sexual assault and to redefine how women talk about their sex lives.In the current political climate, Westminster students and performers said they feel that now more than ever the Vagina Monologues is necessary to provide a safe space for women to stand together in...

Inconsistent parking enforcement benefits some, annoys others

It’s the windshield accessory most people try to avoid: a parking ticket. Though the definitive way of avoiding one at Westminster College is through purchasing a parking pass, many students find other creative ways to avoid a parking ticket or two.According to the college’s profile on U.S. News, 38 percent of students on campus have access to a car. However, only a fraction of these students inve...

Sexual assault survivors use the power of story to heal

Sexual assault survivors at Westminster College gathered together on Nov 2. at the Survivors Speak event in solidarity to share their stories in an intimate setting.When sexual assault survivors are willing to share their stories, sociology and gender studies professor Kristjane Nordmeyer said they not only give other survivors hope and guidance but also contribute to sexual assault research.Caris...

Tattoo tolerance in the workplace

Some students at Westminster College said tattoos—a form of expression that has long been deemed inappropriate in professional settings—seem to be gaining acceptance in the workplace. However, it still remains a question mark for young professionals in Utah: will tattoos affect their advancement in the workplace?“If you love tattoos and that is your way of expressing yourself, then it is important...

Bon Appetit brings student feedback to fruition

Every morning, Ryan Leonard, general manager of Bon Appetit, said he begins his day by looking over the comment cards he receives from students at Westminster College. Comment cards are the main way for students to communicate their suggestions for improvement within the Shaw Student Center and Bassis Center, according to Leonard.Leonard said he looks for feedback not only so he can implement new ...

Griffins in the classroom, Utes on the weekend

Tis’ the season—football season, that is, and Westminster College students aren’t missing out on the fun. Sure, Westminster doesn’t have a football team, but there are always a handful of students representing the University of Utah on game day.It seems funny that students who are avid University of Utah football supporters not only attend a school 10 minutes south of the U of U but also don’t reg...

Helping Griffins gear up For Fall 2016

Not only does he have a killer man bun, but he also said he has students’ “best interests in mind.” Ryan Cook, Westminster’s director of student involvement, leadership, and orientation, is now settling down after preparing all year for First-Year Student Orientation this fall.Although Cook has only been a part of Westminster for one year, he said he is invested in creating a dynamic program that ...

Unhinged; bringing spunk to Sugar House

Unhinged is a quirky Sugar House shop and boutique that has provided a space for local artists and vintage sellers to share their work with the community for the past three years.Located on the corner at 2165 South Highland Drive, Unhinged features 25 local artists each year. Some sell their goods at local farmer’s markets, others solely use Etsy and are looking for a way to gain more street traff...