Beyond Campus

International students share their recommendations for authentic restaurants

Students from over 26 different countries call Westminster College home. Though some are here to pursue a degree and some are here on cultural exchanges, most of them agree that food is one of the mos...Read More

Students say American media perpetuates cold war ideologies

When Altynay Kosherbek was preparing to come to America as a high school exchange student from Kazakhstan, she said she was ready for endless partying and gorging on fast food.After she arrived, Koshe...Read More

Community gardens provide Westminster students and community opportunity to reduce carbon footprint

Alongside the warm weather, community gardens have sprouted up across Salt Lake City, providing residents with the opportunity to learn about sustainable agriculture and how to reduce their carbon foo...Read More

Thousands gather for the People’s Climate march

April 29 marked President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office, which prompted thousands of people across the world to join together to promote climate protection.Many Westminster College students atten...Read More

Sugar House Park plans to go forward with dredging project after animals have become sick and died

Some Sugar House residents said they won't walk their dogs in Sugar House Park anymore after numerous birds have died and dogs have become sick from the pond water.Now, community members said they hop...Read More

Water distribution issues across the state impact recreationalists and the environment

Experts say water distribution issues across Utah—the second-driest state in the country— can have negative impacts on wildlife populations, the environment and recreationalists.Much of Utah's water i...Read More

Music, beer and friends: Westminster community talks about the importance of nightlife

Sure, college is about students furthering their academic careers and gaining knowledge. But what’s a college experience without a few late nights and a little tequila?That's what some Westminster Col...Read More

Students “Take Back the Night” in march for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

College students and community supporters in Salt Lake City came together for a "Take Back the Night" march on April 5 to express their support for victims of sexual violence as a part of Sexual Assau...Read More

Students say social media spurs FOMO (fear of missing out)

Looking back on spring break, students who didn't travel for trips home, adventures with friends or solo excursions said they felt a disconnect as social media posts from their peers' break activities...Read More

Local entrepreneur says Westminster education has been instrumental in his success

Though the transition from college to career isn’t always easy for new graduates, Westminster College alumnus Jordan Pryor said his education set him up for success.“Going through school, I never coul...Read More