Beyond Campus
Westminster professor Christy Clay describes food systems, climate change in local communities
“I think some really important things for students to understand — and this is where the nexus of the issue of drought and climate change come to be — our food system is inherently dependent on water,...Read More
Westminster students anticipate reentry to campus life, Sugar House Community
For new students, campus life will appear vibrant as Westminster operates at full capacity again, sports games resume and art performances populate calendars this fall. Yet for many returning students...Read More
Local Utah theaters stream films online, replicating in-person experience until pandemic subsides
During the COVID-19 pandemic, studios were forced to slow down production, preventing new movies from releasing into the Hollywood pipeline. Highly anticipated films like “James Bond: No Time to Die,”...Read More
University of Utah volleyball coach balances time management, full-time job after giving birth during pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit mid-March of 2020, it seemed as if everyone’s lives were put on pause. For Malia Shoji, things were just ramping up. Pregnant at the time, Shoji spent the duration...Read More
Salty Science Series offers insight into potential environmental impacts of Great Salt Lake
In the early 1980s, the Great Salt Lake had an elevation of just over 4,000 feet and a surface area of about 2,300 square miles. Rich with minerals and home to a variety of animal species, the massive...Read More
Westminster joins other Utah colleges in opposing bill that would bar transgender girls from female sports
President Beth Dobkin signed a joint letter with other Utah colleges Feb. 27 opposing HB302, “Preserving Sports for Female Students.” The bill, which is under consideration in the Utah Legislature dur...Read More
‘It’s been a godsend’: Outdoor patios, to-go beers are the new bar hopping
Before COVID-19 hit, Fisher Brewing Company in Salt Lake City based its business on community and social gatherings in the taproom or on the patio. Because the pandemic stopped people from gathering i...Read More
The Paint Mixer class safety, painting and drinking
Despite the lack of social events caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, local businesses in Salt Lake City are devising ways to keep companies afloat — while also providing a sense of normalcy to the...Read More
Weekend concerts keep Kilby Court afloat through pandemic with limited attendance
Kilby Court, a popular live music venue among Salt Lake City locals, began offering limited capacity shows in October 2020 to adapt to the demands of a live music venue during the ongoing COVID-19 pan...Read More
How Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” poem will inspire future generations
National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman rose to the occasion in her Inauguration Day poem “The Hill We Climb,” offering words of hope that sought to fortify and unite a nation that has been divided...Read More