Beyond Campus
Salt Lake’s first cat cafe might reflect an increase in “cat-centric” environments
It could cost you only $8 to meet your new best friend. Tinker’s Cat Cafe, located on 302 E. 900 South, opened last November and is Salt Lake City’s first ever cat cafe, where customers can purchase c...Read More
Residents and local business owners respond to Sugar House renovations
Long-time residents know Salt Lake’s Sugar House neighborhood for its small-town atmosphere. But lately, it’s hard for those driving through the area to miss seeing road construction and buildings bei...Read More
Some students out of treatment facilities say they came to Westminster for a healthy environment
Utah is home to 47 residential and wilderness treatment programs geared to help students experiencing distress, impairment and dysfunction, according to the National Association of Therapeutic Schools...Read More
Some Westminster community members concerned about Republican tax reform proposal impacts on higher education
The Republican tax reform plan in the U.S. House of Representatives has some members of Westminster College’s community concerned about the future of higher education and who can obtain a degree.Among...Read More
Westminster community members attend rally protesting proposal to shrink Utah national monuments
Several members of the Westminster College community attended a “Rally Against Trump’s Monumental Mistakes” at the Utah State Capitol Saturday to support the continued protection of Utah’s monuments.T...Read More
International students concerned about leaving U.S. since Trump Administration began
Some of Westminster College’s 121 international students said they have been negatively impacted since President Donald Trump’s administration began in January 2016. Because of the administratio...Read More
Students concerned about what entry price increases mean for National Parks access
Some students at Westminster College are concerned about the increased entrance price for National Park Service (NPS) passes — which they said may make it more difficult for those from lower socioecon...Read More
Politicians from across the aisle come together at Westminster to talk civility
Some 27 percent of Democrats say Republican policies are a threat to the country’s well-being; more than a third of Republicans think the same of Democratic policies, according to a 2014 Pew Research ...Read More
Students in Salt Lake’s EDM community say it isn’t what it looks like
Electronic dance music (EDM) has been around since the 1980s but has become increasingly popular in the last 15 years, with a strong community in Salt Lake City.Though some still wonder about the appe...Read More
Forget 9-to-5: College students find alternate ways to earn extra cash
In their spare time, Alex Cooper runs a clothing company, Jennifer Librizzi posts YouTube videos and Trevor Villalobos plays fantasy sports. But they have one thing in common: they each hustle to earn...Read More