Athletics & Recreation
Some student athletes struggle with body image, fitting ‘ideal’ physique for their sports
When Jasmine McWilliams, a first-year student on Westminster College’s dance and cheer teams, tried out for the Golden State Warriors, the Sacramento Kings and the Jazz Dance Team, she said she felt l...Read More
Westminster student battles scoliosis with rock climbing
For many students at Westminster College, rock climbing is a way to relieve stress and have fun. But for Cole Cooper, a junior political science major who was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis at ag...Read More
Participation fund aims to help lower-income students enjoy the outdoors
Nearly 19 percent of non-outdoor participants ages 6 and up said they don’t engage with outdoor recreation activities because the equipment is “too expensive,” according to the 2017 Outdoor Participat...Read More
Student mountain bikers say e-bikes should be allowed on non-motorized trails
E-bikes are one of the newest sources of controversy in the mountain bike community today because some people see them as motorcycles and others say they’re still bikes. But students at Westminster Co...Read More
Could the 2026 Winter Olympics be in Utah’s future? Westminster students, faculty react to the proposal
Officials in Utah and Colorado may bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to five anonymous sources as reported by the Associated Press — a proposal that has garnered mixed responses from the...Read More
Intramural sports offer unique competitive experience between students, faculty and staff
For some students at Westminster College, intramural sports aren’t just a way to have fun and develop new skills — they’re also a chance to build relationships with faculty and staff outside the class...Read More
Looking to change gears? Get pumped for Salt Lake City’s 999 ride.
Nearly every Thursday at 9 p.m. on the corner of 900 South and 900 East, something unusual happens: hundreds of people gather informally on their bikes for a weekly ride around Salt Lake City.It start...Read More
Student mountain bikers say e-bikes should be allowed on non-motorized trails
E-bikes are one of the newest sources of controversy in the mountain bike community today because some people see them as motorcycles and others say they’re still bikes. But students at Westminster Co...Read More
The Forum’s guide to taking your education outside
Ever dream of spending the day outside, breathing fresh air and getting school credit at the same time? If so, Westminster College’s Outdoor Education and Leadership major and minor have skills classe...Read More
Students get pumped for cycle fusion
Cycle Fusion is the second-most popular group exercise class at Westminster College, behind yoga. Though it’s a high-intensity workout, students said the personalization, environment and community of ...Read More