Arts & Culture
Dancing in the dark: Westminster dancers create way to perform during pandemic
When the pandemic hit, many in-person dance classes turned into online Zoom links. Group performances were soon solo practice. Large performances were suddenly canceled. “We went so long w...Read More
Halloween challenges: Here’s how some students plan to celebrate
COVID-19 has changed day-to-day life the world over, continuing to alter years’ old traditions. The latest victim: Halloween. For college students, Halloween generally means a weekend full of lively p...Read More
Students, professors adopt new online classroom etiquette
There was a time when classroom etiquette included wearing shoes, actively listening when someone was speaking and choosing jeans over pajamas. Today, however, online classes are switching up those lo...Read More
Art professors adapt to the pandemic
While Westminster College students were on summer break, art professors carefully planned the Fall semester as the school announced its plan for in-person classes. As Westminster began the semes...Read More
‘It’s OK to not be OK’: Students struggle with increased mental health challenges during pandemic
When Westminster College moved to remote learning to follow guidelines from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention regarding COVID-19 in March, students experienced a sudden and drastic change ...Read More
Westminster moves ahead with May Term, planning study abroad experiences
Westminster College is moving ahead with its plan to host May Term Study Experiences (MTSE) in 2021, hosting its annual May Term Fair Sept. 17. However, the process will look different as organizers p...Read More
Student poets say pandemic may be opportunity to ‘completely change’ art form
Slam poets have made strides to reignite their community art form, restructuring for the current pandemic by hopping onto the virtual bandwagon. However, Westminster College Slam Club President Enan W...Read More
Students turn to art amid pandemic to cope with boredom
Westminster College students faced a dramatic change at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in mid-March. Many students found themselves with a lot of spare time and some used it to become more artisti...Read More
From the Editors: Here are our top 5 posts from The Westmini Griffin
The Forum is widely known as the only student-run news organization on campus. But, it’s true: We did have somewhat of a competitor over the last year. The Griffin — dubbed “Westminster Co...Read More
How the arts have helped people in quarantine despite historic lack of funding
Many people, including Westminster College students, have turned to the arts during quarantine as both a stress reliever and a way to stay financially stable. Art has been absolutely necessary for Ale...Read More