Athletics & Recreation
NCAA Division II creates obstacles for returning athletes to receive scholarships
Many people believe that all college athletes who receive athletic scholarships receive a full-ride, but the truth is that students in the majority of college athletic programs receive only a partial ...Read More
Westminster and University of Utah outdoor communities wrestle with public land issues
Some members of the outdoor communities at Westminster College and the University of Utah feel the state’s attempts at a public lands resolution could end up causing more harm than good, potentially d...Read More
Outdoor Program emphasizes student-led trips
Westminster College's Outdoor Program employs students to lead its trips—an aspect of the program that is uncommon among outdoor recreation programs at other colleges across the country.The program is...Read More
Student athlete says transferring to Westminster was a slam dunk
For student athletes transferring from a junior college, juggling the desire to continue playing their sport, finding a college with the education they want and working within eligibility requirements...Read More
Men’s lacrosse team steps up its game in transition to NCAA Division II
Westminster College's men's lacrosse team was Utah's first-ever club to become affiliated with the NCAA Division II. Since then, the new requirements have led to adjustments in the program to better p...Read More
Westminster’s winter athletes retire from competitive skiing and snowboarding: some by choice, others by fate
Westminster College had 23 students compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics, but many other skiers and snowboarders have retired from competition altogether since coming to college. Many factors cont...Read More
Westminster student has more on the brain than homework
Ryzen Benson, a junior bio-medical and translational research major, has more on his brain than the average student. Aside from attending classes, Benson coaches Highland High School’s football team w...Read More
Parson to Griffin… to nothing at all: Westminster mascot’s evolution and confusion
Fans and athletic supporters once walked into Westminster College's Dumke Field House and saw the mascot, Griff, interacting with the crowd, players and referees. However, as of spring 2017, Westminst...Read More
Salt Lake City’s inversion affects athletes across campus
Salt Lake City had the nation's worst air quality at the end of January, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow.gov. Poor air can become dangerous for at-risk groups, including athl...Read More
Westminster alumna pursues her calling as assistant coach for women’s soccer
Madison Roemer graduated from Westminster College last semester and traded in her cleats and shin guards for a whistle and a clipboard. She’ll be fulfilling what she called a long-awaited personal cal...Read More