Author: Zerrion Payton

Built Army-tough: Westminster student says military experiences give him purpose

Alfredo Lopez, a junior ROTC student at Westminster College, said he has always been Army-bound. And though he acknowledged the challenges that come with also being a full-time student, he said the experience has taught him discipline and provided him with a purpose. Lopez came to Westminster after serving in the military for three years, at which point an army officer presented him with a sc...

Local entrepreneur says Westminster education has been instrumental in his success

Though the transition from college to career isn’t always easy for new graduates, Westminster College alumnus Jordan Pryor said his education set him up for success.“Going through school, I never could figure out what exactly I wanted to do once I was done," Pryor said. "I knew that playing basketball was an option, but at the point of my life that I was in at the time, basketball wasn’t my main f...

Out-of-state students surprised by quality of Utah tattoos

Nearly half of Westminster College's student body comes from out of state. Though there cultural surprises often come when moving states, some of these students said one thing they didn't expect was Salt Lake City's tattoo culture, which boasts more than 30 tattoo shops they said have high-quality tattoos for a reasonable price.Daniel Devore, a sophomore mathematics major, said he got his first ta...