Beyond Campus
Summer research program shows science, art are interconnected
Students in the art and science majors got to collaborate during a summer research program through a grant partnership of the Great Salt Lake Institute (GSLI) and Westminster College. The progra...Read More
How we talk about race: a look into how journalists approach issues of reporting race in crime journalism
October will mark one year since the death of University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey who was murdered by an ex-boyfriend, Melvin Rowland. During the search for Rowland — before the release of his...Read More
Rape, suicide, addiction: Westminster alum creates dialogue through new movie
“City of Salt,” an independent film written and directed by a Westminster College alum, has reached its final stages of production and is poised for release this coming winter. Alicia Farmer, writer, ...Read More
Glow-in-the-dark paint and yoga gives yogis more freedom and self-exploration
James Hardy hated yoga when he first tried it in high school. Now he and his fiancée Shazzy Tapias lead Salt Lake City yogis through flow yoga routines while covered in glow paint, listening to a sing...Read More
Proposed “inland port” in northwestern SLC could bring economic benefits at the cost of air quality, surrounding ecosystem
Last year, Utah state legislature set aside nearly 20,000 acres of land in the northwestern quadrant of the Salt Lake Valley to be developed as an inland port. The passage of the proposed port w...Read More
Liberal arts versus Ivy League: find what fits you best, according to administrators
With federal prosecutors charging 50 people in the wake of the 2019 College Admission Bribery Scandal, part of the national discussion has centered around whether degrees from one type of university, ...Read More
History, art, public health: A look at the Exploring Hopi and Diné Nations May Term
Historical landmarks, beautiful scenery, basket weaving, pottery making and an introduction into several different Native American cultures. These are the things students will experience in the Explor...Read More
Notre Dame fire: a tremendous loss, an opportunity
Details are slowly coming in after the devastating fire that happened at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15. An CNN article reported the most likely cause of the fire was an electrical shor...Read More
Spring brings different energy, outdoor opportunities to Utah according to community
Although Utah is known for its winter weather and activities, as spring arrives, students at Westminster College said the warmer season opens up more opportunities to get outside. Salt Lake City is ho...Read More
Brewers say stronger beer law will increase competition, creativity for local breweries
Utah passed legislation to make 4% beer content by weight (or 5% by volume) available in grocery stores Nov. 1. This will give Utahns access to a wider variety of beer choices which will increase comp...Read More