Beyond Campus
SLC Shred Fest hypes winter sports enthusiasts at preseason event
Uniting two subcultures that both share a pride and passion for winter sports, SLC Shred Fest brought together members of the Salt Lake City ski and snowboard communities to celebrate the upcoming win...Read More
The Tower Theatre spreads film knowledge in Salt Lake City
The Tower Theatre is the oldest running movie house in Salt Lake City, dating back to 1928. Today, the Tower Theatre is part of the Salt Lake Film Society and serves as a cultural center revolving aro...Read More
First-time voters celebrate the end of their election fatigue
Students across campuses in Salt Lake may not agree on who to vote for, but on Nov. 8, many agreed they were glad the election was over.“This election cycle seemed much more fatiguing because we dealt...Read More
Tattoo tolerance in the workplace
Some students at Westminster College said tattoos—a form of expression that has long been deemed inappropriate in professional settings—seem to be gaining acceptance in the workplace. However, it stil...Read More
Students donate plasma to pay the bills
Once a week, Westminster College student Si Ning Chan watches a movie at Biomat USA Plasma Center while her blood is pulled and returned to her vein.After finding out she could make money for donating...Read More
Why eating raw food can change your life
Omar’s Rawtopia is a raw, vegan, gluten-free and organic restaurant committed to supporting sustainable agricultural practices, and only one of a few plant-based restaurants in Salt Lake City.Westmins...Read More
Sugar House Farmers Market to debut first fall market close to home for Westminster students
The Sugar House Farmers Market announced it will be extending its season into the fall for its first annual Fall Harvest Market.The market recently found its summer home at Fairmont Park, but it won’t...Read More
Food truck craze on the rise
Lanikai Express owner Daysha Filipe wakes up every morning at seven to get her food truck ready and on location in time for the lunch rush.“Food trucks have been a big thing in the past three years, a...Read More
Standing up for stand up: Salt Lake comedians say comedy thrives under political correctness
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld, John Cleese and Chris Rock have all said they feel political correctness (PC) is killing comedy—a sentiment not every comic shares.Comics in Salt Lake City are reading betwee...Read More
SOMI Vietnamese Bistro treats Sugar House dining scene
Attention all foodies: thanks to SOMI Vietnamese Bistro, there’s a new authentic Asian restaurant in town.SOMI, located off 1215 E. Wilmington Ave., is one of the more recent additions to the Sugar Ho...Read More