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Director of Disability Services uses personal experience to advocate for students
The Forum sat down with Karen Hicks, Director of Disability Services and Testing Center to talk about her personal experiences with injuries and conditions. Hicks shares her story with students when they come to her office to start an open and honest conversation about what the student is going through and how she can help. Through her experiences, Hicks has learned how important it is to be kind to herself and focus on her strengths. She shares these messages with the students at Westminster. -
From regulation to ‘support system’: New coordinator wants to shift student perspective on Title IX
Forum reporter Madison Ostergren sits down with Kat Thomas, Westminster College's new Title IX Coordinator, to discuss her desire for a shift in student perspective on Title IX. -
Has recent violence heightened your awareness of safety in public?
Students reflect to the question of personal safety, while out in public, in light of multiple violent acts and gun violence in the United States this year. -
Spirit team member manages full schedule, pursues public health degree
Maddy Todd — a junior public health major, dancer on Westminster College’s spirit dance team, pediatric assistant, president of the public health club, and new puppy owner — lives a pretty hectic lifestyle. Despite balancing going to school full-time and managing all of the other things life throws at her, she said she doesn’t let it stop her from reaching her dreams. -
Honors student focuses on opportunities education from Westminster provides
For those deciding whether to apply to Westminster College or not, read about the opportunities you can receive as a student with a Westminster College education. Calen Smith took part in various opportunities to strengthen his skill set all while attending school. -
Students talk about their loves (and fears) for the upcoming winter
What are you most excited about this winter season? Students discuss skiing, faulty cars, and snowboarding with dogs in this vox pop. -
Westminster students talk ski passes and their mountain of choice
Ski and snowboard season is here. As students begin to head to the mountain, The Forum asks members of the student body where they are getting a ski pass and the reason behind their choice. -
International student said he came to Utah because the mountains remind him of home
First-year international student Obaid Barakzai has been all over world, speaks seven different languages and is involved with several clubs on campus. The Forum had a chance to sit down with Obaid and hear his story. -
Westminster’s one-on-one teaching environment urged alumnus to return, teach
Julie Balk is an alumnus of Westminster College’s undergraduate nursing program who, after receiving her master’s and doctorate from the University of Utah, came back to teach at Westminster.
Balk, now teaching masters and undergraduate of nursing, said she loves the small community and being more than just faculty member. She said that she enjoys being a mentor and even learning from her students. -
Winter is Coming: How to be safe backcountry skiing this season
Winter is coming and bringing what Utah is known for: the greatest snow on earth. Westminster College students and resident avalanche expert Greg Gagne talk skiing, stoke, and safety in the backcountry. -
Why do Westminster students vote?
Westminster students reflect on the midterm elections, sharing whether they voted and what they would say to others who didn't. -
Opinion: Kavanaugh Case
Westminster College students comment on the heavily debated confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States on Oct. 6 following a controversial Senate hearing. During the hearing, Justice Kavanaugh was accused of sexual assault by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.