Author: Tonje Sekse
Men’s basketball team sets personal and team goals
Basketball is back with some new faces and challenges.The men's basketball team is led by head coach Norm Parrish in his debut season, playing in a new conference and having to find ways to set goals with post-season play already ruled out.Getting a new coach this year has been both a shock and surprise for Kenny Woodard, a member of the team and senior justice studies major.
Injured lacrosse player returns to the turf
It was the second lacrosse game of the season, and Dominic Conti heard a loud pop.He tried to jog slowly to the sideline, but his left leg “noodled” on his first step. He said he immediately realized that something was wrong.The next day, Conti went to the hospital to see a doctor for an MRI to check for any damage with his knee. While he waited for the result, the doctor came out with a brace in ...
The community’s “Best Friends”
Need a break from studying or are an animal lover in general? Students can visit the Best Friends Animal Society located 2005 S. 1100 East in Sugar House. Visitors can get involved, take a break and be surrounded by animals in need.Best Friends Animal Society is a national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. Those who work a...
“Your sugar? Yes, please.”
Westminster has its eyes and ears open for the school’s newest mixed-voice a cappella group, SugarTown.Auditions took place during the first week of school, where students competed for 12 spots in hopes that their voices would join the team. Michael Chipman, assistant professor of voice and faculty director of SugarTown, said he was thrilled about the attendance for the open auditions that took pl...
Luke Bryan “Kicks the Dust Up” in Salt Lake City
Country superstar Luke Bryan performed at USANA Amphitheater in West Valley City on his “Kick The Dust Up” tour Aug. 26 and 27.Bryan played sold-out shows both days along with openers, including special guests Randy Houser and Dustin Lynch.USANA is a 20,000-seat outdoor amphitheater and one of Utah’s attractive outdoor venues. The location of the amphitheater makes an exclusive experience for peop...
Welcoming the class of 2019
More than 470 first-year students will call Westminster College home for the 2018–2019 academic year with new opportunities this fall.This year, Westminster College attracted 56 percent of its students from Utah and 44 percent from out-of-state. Not only are students coming from America, but also all the way from Europe to attend school in the United States. More than 98 percent of the class recei...