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This podcast is part of the Westminster Stories Podcast series. Stories from the Westminster community, hosted by The Forum Media. This episode features Westminster students Gentri Fox, Emma Glenn, Kimberly Hendrickson and Kimber Sederholm.
Tim Xu runs his own company and navigates how to be a student on top of that. Tim Xu a sophomore engineering major, is the CEO of TXMG. TXMG is his company, it is Tim Xu management. This interview was conducted by Forum reporter Ella Cheminant.
In this podcast, reporter Cole Kadoguchi interviews Westminster senior arts & administration major and theater minor, Amelia Stensrud. Listen to learn more about the program and how Amelia says the Westminster community can support the shows.
In this episode of The Forum podcast, reporter Drake Middleton talks to Westminster Alum Mike Spaeth about his brand Butterslabs
In this episode, Gabriel Oliveira interviews Westminster student Hailey Killett. Hailey’s family and home were affected by the fires in Hawaii. Listen to learn more about how Westminster is supporting Hailey and the fundraising efforts happening on campus to support the Hawaii people.
Forum reporter Madi Goddard sits down with Griff’s Roost Cafe employee Chris Forbush to learn about his experience with coffee, his passions and how he and other team members are working together to make Griff’s Roost an integral part of the Westminster community.
Forum reporter Zidia Gibson sat down with Olivia Gregg, a senior public health major, and discussed seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression related to the changes in seasons, according to Mayo Clinic. Gibson and Gregg spoke about how the Westminster College community can prepare themselves for darker, shorter days in the winter, and why it’s important to care for one’s mental health year round.
In this podcast, Forum reporter Lalise Eshete sits down with sophomore sociology student, Mya Zeba to discuss why she chose to go to the same college as her mother, the effect growing up on Westminster’s campus has had on her and some of the stories from her mother’s college days.
In this podcast, Forum reporter Kaelee Byrne sits down with Liz Anderson, Westminster College’s campus bookstore manager. Anderson discusses the merchandise flash sale, tips for students, her favorite book and ways professors can work with the bookstore to make student life easier.
Forum reporter Devin Logan discussed the increase in engagement for ASW events and how these activities bring the Westminster College community together with Denali Zebelean, the 2022–23 ASW events president. They also spoke about some of the upcoming September events to get excited for and the return of some student favorites.
Recorded & Edited by Forum Staff Reporter Tommy Howells.
Westminster College student Shellby Carvalho, a junior environmental science major sat down with Forum Reporter Tommy Howells to discuss May Term Study Experiences. Their discussion touches on family trips internationally before and during the pandemic and the impact that the pandemic has had in suspending the Westminster community’s favorite places around the world to visit, for two years.
Anthony and Cat say goodbye to the podcast, and welcome next year's editor Vanessa Eveleth who will be taking over as host.
Recorded & Edited by Forum Staff Reporter Rylee Brown.
Westminster College students Cole Porterfield, a senior international business and marketing major and Mikey O’Hearn, a sophomore communication major sat down with Forum reporter Rylee Brown to discuss what it’s like learning a second language in not only college, but through a pandemic.
Recorded & Edited by Forum Staff Reporter KC Carter.
As first-year students coming into college, some students’ say their home lives are shifting in big ways for the first time, leading some of them to make new connections and discover new ideas of family. In this episode of The Forum Podcasts, staff reporter KC Carter sits down with her two roommates to discuss the ways they've impacted each others' lives over the last four years as undergrads.
Recorded & Edited by Forum Staff Reporter Vanessa Eveleth.
In this episode, The Forum Reporter Vanessa Eveleth sits down with a Westminster College professor of education and a student-teacher in the master of arts in teaching program to learn about the art of teaching. Eveleth dives into how creative teaching provides an opportunity to share diverse perspectives and the ways recent events have impacted students' responses to inclusive lessons.
Recorded & Edited by Gisselle Ramirez.
In this week's episode of the Forum Podcasts, Forum staff reporter Gisselle Ramirez sits down with Skye Mossbrook, a senior finance major at Westminster College, to discuss how living in Utah and being isolated from his family in New York during the pandemic has affected him and his experience as a college student.
Recorded & Edited by Forum Staff Reporter Channing Gibbs.
In this episode of The Forum Podcasts, staff reporter Channing Gibbs speaks with Juanita Galvis, a first-year marketing and communication major. Galvis, who was born in Colombia, shares her experience learning English, as well as how language and language learning have shaped her identity.
Recorded & Edited by Forum Staff Reporter Quinn Winter.
In this episode, The Forum Reporter Quinn Winter looks into ways the Westminster community can manage the stress and anxiety of starting the Spring semester with a flexible start due to the Omicron surge. Winter talks to both mental health professionals and current students to understand coping strategies and self care practices as we approach two years in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recorded & Edited by Video & Podcast Editor Anthony Giorgio.
In this episode of The Forum Podcasts, Anthony Giorgio and Editor-in-Chief Cat Taylor interview four members of the Westminster community, whose experiences span 25 years on campus. Between them, The Forum pulls together a history of the first Pride club on campus, its eventual successor Alphabet Soup, the formation of Queer Compass through the Student Diversity & Inclusion Center, and the roots of Pride Week traditions on campus.
Special thanks to Rodney Glore, Ashlee Szwedko, Faith Staley, Steve Morgan and Jonny Jemming. Music via the Free Music Archive Creative Commons at https://freemusicarchive.org.
Recorded & edited by Forum production manager and staff reporter Ella Viesturs.
On this episode of The Forum podcast, Production Manager Ella Viesturs talks with Nick Pollock, assistant professor of Honors and geology at Westminster College, about the Wasatch fault, visibly identifiable as 1300 East, Westminster’s neighborhood street. Pollock answers questions and concerns about the Wasatch fault line.
Recorded & Edited by Forum staff reporter Lucas Arico.
Westminster’s theatre department has their first live performance in over a year and with it comes new changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With live theatres opening back up for the first time since the pandemic began, senior theatre technology major Abbie Hagen talks to Forum reporter Lucas Arico about how the pandemic changed and will continue to impact theatre.
Recorded in The Forum podcast studio and edited by Forum reporter Keely Carolan.
In this episode, Forum staff reporter Keely Carolan sits down with biology and environmental studies professor Christy Clay to discuss local issues of food systems and climate change, and what students can do to make a difference in the campus community.
Recorded and Edited by Forum Staff Reporter Brooklyn Covington, featuring Adrianna Franco and Wyatt Bringhurst.
As classes move back to in person for the Fall semester, masks are required in all shared, indoor spaces on campus for all individuals (vaccinated or not) consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, according to Westminster’s new mask and vaccine requirements page. Westminster College requires everyone, including contractors and visitors, to follow its guidelines when on campus, according to its coronavirus (COVID-19) resources page.
Wyatt Bringhurst, a senior business management major, came to Westminster as a transfer student in Fall 2020.
Bringhurst said he was skeptical at first about coming back to campus when Dr. Glenn Smith, the dean of students and vice president for student affairs, released an announcement on Aug. 5 of the current mask and vaccine requirement before the Fall semester started.
Westminster Director of Counseling discusses imposter syndrome by The Forum Media: Westminster College's News Source
In this episode of Westminster Stories, Video & Podcast Director Anthony Giorgio interviews three incoming first-year students: Madeleine Felix, Hannah Henke, and Jack Williams.
By Abby Mangum
On a sunny day in June, Peter Frank went out for a run in his home state of Montana, where he was living for the summer during a year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. What happened on that fateful afternoon was nothing short of unexpected.
“I was just running on a road in Montana, and I was crossing an intersection, and a truck didn’t see me crossing,” Frank said. “And then it came and hit me, to put it in the simplest terms.”
Frank was unconscious for 14 minutes before paramedics were able to rescue him and rush him to the hospital.
By Anthony Giorgio
In this interview with the chair of the economics program at Westminster College, Professor Michael Mamo speaks with Forum staff reporter Anthony Giorgio to break down important concepts for understanding the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recorded and Edited by Reme Torbert
In this episode of Office Hours, Forum reporter Reme Torbert sits down with the head assistant volleyball coach at the University of Utah to talk about having a newborn during the pandemic and the value of time management. While having a full-time job and being a full-time mother, Malia Shoji shares some insight on what’s key when managing time, and how you can get ahead.
By Riley Levine
In this podcast series, Forum contributor Riley Levine sits down with Lisa Senecal: Chair of the Vermont Commission on Women, co-founder of the Maren Group, host of Lincoln Project TV’s “Vote For America”, and host and creator of upcoming LPTV show “We’re Speaking.”
By Riley Levine
In this podcast series, Forum contributor Riley Levine sits down with Lisa Senecal: Chair of the Vermont Commission on Women, co-founder of the Maren Group, host of Lincoln Project TV’s “Vote For America”, and host and creator of upcoming LPTV show “We’re Speaking.”
By Melissa Reeves
In this podcast, Forum reporter Melissa Reeves sat down with sport psychologist, Kelli Warmouth, to discuss mental health and sport psychology in the age of COVID-19.
By Kate McMaster
Jan Saeed, director of spiritual life for the Office for Global Peace and Spirituality, shares the office’s current projects, events and resources. She discusses how to foster understanding in polarized times, COVID-19’s effect on emotional well-being and how her personal spiritual view informs her outlook on the pandemic.
By James Carson
In this podcast, Forum Reporter James Carson sits down to talk with Devin Maxwell, a core adjunct professor in the school of music. They discussed the music technology courses that the school offers to students.
By Katana Urry
Tyrone Davies, a film professor at Westminster College, shares his love for experimental film, and how it took him all over North America as a film curator. His passion immersed him in a community of people that he describes as both authentic and honest: “a welcoming crowd interested in new ideas,” said Davies.
By Lauren Shoughro
Roasted turkey, cranberry sauce and any type of potato one can think of -- These foods all represent Thanksgiving for most Americans. As students approach the holiday season, it’s important to understand the true history of the American holiday.
Franci Taylor, the director of the American Indian Resource Center at the University of Utah and a member of the Choctaw tribe, shared with The Forum what Thanksgiving means to her.
Recorded by Mekenzie Denault. Edited by Marina McTee
Westminster student Joe Richardson talks about his journey through the military and how that lead him to want to be a family and marriage counselor for military families.
In this podcast, Forum Reporter James Carson sits down with Brandon Derfler, chair of the Florence J. Gillmor School of Music. They discuss the private music lessons that the school offers to all students -- not just music majors -- and the opportunities that come with those lessons.
The two vice presidential candidates faced off in their first and only debate Wednesday night at Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah. Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris clashed on a number of issues, creating a stark contrast between the two campaigns.
Join editor-in-chief Cami Mondeaux and video editor Marina McTee -- who covered the debate live from the University of Utah -- to discuss their takeaways from the event.
The gubernatorial debate hosted Tuesday by the Utah Debate Commission came at an interesting time, finishing just minutes before the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden began.
However, the two candidates were able to dive into their views on the state COVID-19 response, unemployment and the overall quality of life in Utah.
Erin Gibson, the director of counseling at Westminster College, joins staff reporter Rian Zetzer to discuss the mental health challenges students are facing in the pandemic. Gibson discusses coping mechanisms, campus resources and brings awareness to the statement, “its ok to not be ok.”
Republican Blake Moore and Democrat Darren Parry faced off in a debate Sept. 24, competing to fill the only open congressional seat in Utah this year. The two candidates hold similar views on several issues -- but worked to separate themselves in order to appeal to candidates.
Behind the Ballot is a political podcast introducing you to the candidates for Utah's statewide and Congressional races. In this episode of Behind the Ballot: A Hot Minute, editor-in-chief Cami Mondeaux gives the rundown of the top moments from Thursday's debate.
On this episode of Westminster stories, Adrianna Franco talks to international student Val Scopello about what it was like being stuck in the U.S after campus closed March 2020 for the coronavirus pandemic.
The race for Utah's 4th Congressional District is deemed one of the most competitive in 2020 -- and is gaining national attention as Rep. Ben McAdams seeks to defend his seat against opponent Burgess Owens.
Behind the Ballot is a political podcast introducing you to the candidates running for Utah's statewide and congressional races. Listen to this exclusive interview between Rep. Ben McAdams and editor-in-chief Cami Mondeaux, discussing McAdams' campaign platform -- specifically on the issues college students care about the most.
In this installment of Westminster Stories, Katie Valdez, senior justice studies major and former co-president of the Westminster College Feminist Club, discusses the struggle of women of color to gain enfranchisement even after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, the continued fight for enfranchisement by groups today, and the importance of acknowledging issues that impact members of our local, national, and global communities each day.
In this episode of Office Hours, staff reporter Grace French talks with Westminster College's new Title IX Coordinator Mary Royal about how Westminster College updated its Title IX policy ahead of the Fall semester -- along with other colleges across the country -- to align with the newly updated regulations from the federal government.
Behind the Ballot is a political podcast introducing college students to the candidates running for Utah's statewide and congressional offices.
In this episode, editor-in-chief Cami Mondeaux talks to Greg Skordas: the Democratic candidate for attorney general. Skordas is running to unseat incumbent Sean Reyes (R-UT) who has held the seat since 2013.
Behind the Ballot is a political podcast introducing you to the candidates running for Utah's statewide and congressional offices.
In this episode, editor-in-chief Cami Mondeaux talks to Kael Weston -- the Democratic candidate for Utah's 2nd Congressional District and former writer-in-residence for Westminster College -- to find out more about his campaign, specifically on the issues college students care about the most.
All eyes are on the governor’s mansion this year, as the 2020 election promises a new state leader for Utah.
In this episode of Behind the Ballot, editor-in-chief Cami Mondeaux spoke to Democratic candidate Chris Peterson and his running mate Karina Brown. Although Utah typically votes red, Peterson said he feels the political landscape in the state changing.
Behind the Ballot is a political podcast introducing college students to the candidates for Utah's statewide and Congressional offices. Through these exclusive interviews, editor-in-chief Cami Mondeaux dives into candidates' campaign platforms to learn their stances on the issues college students care about the most.
In this episode, The Forum spoke with Devin Thorpe: the Democratic candidate for Utah's 3rd Congressional District. Thorpe will face incumbent John Curtis (R-UT) on the ballot in November.
Forum reporter Alexys Smith sits down with Erin Merrill, the instruction & outreach librarian at Westminster College, to talk about how students can stay up-to-date about what resources have been made available online and what students can get physical copies of during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forum reporter Gwenna Salazar talks with Stephany Murguia, the director of education and outreach for the Rape Recovery Center near Westminster campus. Murguria talks about the history of the RRC, the recent goal to increase resources in Spanish, and celebrating Sexual Assault Awareness month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
On this episode of Westminster Stories, The Forum talks to Blaine Whitford about his journey as a study abroad student in Morocco during the coronavirus pandemic. After being told mixed messages about his return to the states, Whitford made it home on March 21 on an emergency flight out of the country. Now that he’s home, he says that finding people to talk to and activities to do at home is most important during this time while taking care of ourselves.
In the final episode of From The Hill, we recap the biggest bills that happened in the session and where they ended up. We talked about polygamy, abortion, affordable housing and redistricting. While this is goodbye, for now, keep an eye out for more episodes in the future.
On this episode of Westminster Stories, Forum reporter Riley Levine sits down with Oz Scott, a Westminster College senior and avid skier, who makes a point to reduce his emissions by carpooling to the ski resorts. They’ll discuss topics like why carpooling and reducing emissions are important and the relationship between public transit and students.
The Utah State Legislative Session has reached its final week. Join Editor-in-Chief Cami Mondeaux and Managing Editor Marina McTee as they rehash their favorite bills of the session and where they ended up.
*Disclaimer: HB 201, which deals with the co-pays on insulin prescriptions, passed the Senate and is headed to the governor for a vote. This podcast was recorded before that happened.
The Utah Legislative Session is reaching the end of its 45-day session. In this episode, The Forum editors look at more bills dealing with guns and taxes. While some lawmakers are pushing to increase gun control, others are fighting against it.
Among the several bills proposing to deal with gun control -- for and against -- in the Utah legislative session, three that seek to strengthen gun control were either killed or put on hold.
Gun control has become a hot-topic issue in the last few years, with lawmakers splitting along party lines. Those on Capitol Hill this week did the same: wearing red shirts to defend what they call their “God-given” second amendment rights, and others wearing blue shirts to push for increased gun control.
Lawmakers are also facing pressure to adjust the tax budget for the state, coming up quickly on the deadline. There are only seven days left in the legislative session, which is causing a faster pace in the legislature.
Skye Jeffries is a graduating senior who has managed to balance a crazy schedule over the last four years. Between being on the women’s soccer team and juggling a full-time schedule, Jeffries said one of the hardest parts was finding a way to manage her time. The weirdest part about graduating? She says it’s the thought of not playing sports competitively after she walks across the stage in May.
Tanner Hall, 36, is a legend in the snow community for being one of the athletes that pioneered the sport of freestyle skiing. In this podcast, Hall talks about how he got into the sport of skiing, some of his greatest accomplishments, how he overcame what should’ve been two career ending injuries, where he’s at with his alcohol recovery, and what it’s like being one of the oldest athletes on the Freeride World Tour.
Lawmakers closed out the fifth week of the state legislative session, with only two more to go. Gov. Gary Herbert has begun signing bills into law, with 12 already enacted. They have also spent a lot of time focusing on education during this legislative session, which was highlighted this week. Salt Lake City School District teachers walked out of classes Friday afternoon to march to the Capitol and demand more funding.
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On this episode of From The Hill, we highlight bills about climate change and environmental impact including and effort to study the impact of the proposed inland port, and President Trump's efforts to reduce national monument land for mining and drilling purposes.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill closed out the third week of the 45-day legislative session, passing a total of 57 bills so far. Representatives have addressed topics ranging from education to abortion rights, trying to get as many of their bill proposals in as possible.
Many abortion bills directly address the access to abortion facilities and the laws surrounding that, while others focus mainly on the aftermath if the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade was overturned.
One topic of interest that is making headlines across the country are those surrounding the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Some of the nationally-proposed legislation is being adapted in Utah, with some turning heads to other states.
The Utah Senate and House of Representatives closed out its second week of its 45-day legislative session. So far, there have been 30 bills that have passed the floor debates and are waiting to be signed by Gov. Gary Herbert.
One of the bills gaining the most attention is HB207: a bill that would cap co-pays for insulin at $30 for a 30-day supply. Several Utahns from across the state gathered at Capitol Hill Thursday to testify in front of the hearing committee to give their case.
It was another busy week on Capitol Hill, with committees hearing more bills and passing some on to the House and Senate floors. One topic of interest in this legislative session is in response to the vaping epidemic that hit national headlines during the second half of 2019.
In this six-week series, The Forum’s editor-in-chief, Cami Mondeaux, and managing editor, Marina McTee, will dive into the highlights from each week. In 13 episodes, Mondeaux and McTee will break down what the bills mean and how they will affect those in the Westminster community.
The Forum sits down with students Char Crear, a sophomore psychology major, and Marissa Martinez, a sophomore nursing major, who both attended the silent protest in December to discuss what it personally means to take action.
Lewis Figun Westbrook, a transgender student and forum staff member, talks to Kathy Lenth, a transgender professor, about both of their shared and different experiences being transgender individuals in higher education. Kathy Lenth is a computer science professor at Westminster and began her transition in 2016. Lenth said that she hopes people will learn the importance of pronouns and that she is glad to be a role model for other transgender people.
Deciding what to eat for breakfast can be hard and deciding to transfer schools can be even harder. What are some of the reasons people choose to change schools? Jack Herrick, a senior business major transferred to Westminster in 2017 during his sophomore year of college. In this episode of Westminster Stories, Jack talks about his transfer process and why he’s ultimately glad to be a Griffin.
It’s July. You’re in the mountains of Colorado with your friend, your bike and your skis. Yes, that’s right. You brought your skis. This may seem strange—who can even ski in July? Is there even snow? Well, all of these questions and more are answered in this week’s Westminster Stories.
Turner Petersen, a sophomore marketing major and freeride skier, has skied every month this year. In this episode of Westminster Stories he discusses his decision to ski year-round and one of his favorite runs of the year.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to move forward with an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, bringing the behind-the-doors investigation into the public eye. Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump on Sept. 24, 2019, dividing the country on whether he should be removed from office. Pelosi initiated the inquiry after a phone call with the president of Ukraine -- causing some to accuse Trump of an abuse of power through a quid pro quo. In this episode of Office Hours, Mike Zarkin, a political science professor at Westminster College and the chair of the department of politics and justice studies, walks through the impeachment process and the specific circumstances surrounding the inquiry on Trump.
Westminster student Jessica Penrose Morey, a sophomore neuroscience major, created an inversion mask that will help people breathe better in Utah’s polluted air and look fashionable while they do it. Even though masks have not become a fashion statement in the United States like other countries, Penrose Morey hopes her product will help people feel better about wearing masks because they look just like scarves. The masks can be found at www.fashionpollutionsolution.com.
Tiana White, Westminster College’s director of the outdoor program, has made the program into a source of community for students. The outdoor program has recently grown that community via a bigger office to base their trips out of. She encourages students to stop by their new office in the Health, Wellness and Athletic Center to say hello.
Madison Ostergren of the Forum chats with Tim Jones, a Westminster alumni who turned his passion for outdoor cinematography into a successful career. Special thanks to Snowbird Ski Resort for providing a great recording location!
Forum reporter Emily Van Alstyne sits down with Debbie McKinstry, director of Advancement Services. Advancement Services is responsible for Westminster College's fundraising.
Last semester, Fall of 2018, Westminster College had 105 international students from 37 different countries. Ali Saleh, a senior majoring in Chemistry at Westminster College, discusses some of the struggles that international students have to face while studying abroad.
In this episode of Westminster Stories, Forum reporter Jasmynn Velez sits down with Gwenna Salazar: A second-year honors student and winner of the 2019 Mx. Westminster pageant. Contestants in the annual pageant raise money for the Rape Recovery Center on 1300 East.
On this episode of Office Hours, Forum reporter Alexandra Dunn sits down with Westminster anthropology professor Gretchen Siegler to discuss her new May term courses, Paranormal in Utah and Beyond and Field Studies of the Paranormal. Siegler has a background in anthropology and anthropology of religion, which is tied into her paranormal studies courses. Siegler said she is looking at both the fantastical and scientific components of the paranormal while keeping the magic alive.
The Outdoor Education and Leadership program lead its first Field Semester this fall. On this episode of Westminster Stories, The Forum reporter Sebastian Durante sat down with Julia Vorteveled, a student who attended the trip, to discuss her experience and the more personal aspects of the trip.
The aviation program at Westminster College will no longer be offered after the graduating class of 2021. On this episode of Westminster Stories Oakley Matthews, a reporter for The Forum, sat down with first-year aviation student Jessica Oulona to talk about how she she decided to attend Westminster and about how she feels about the aviation program ending.
User Experience Design (UX Design) is a process of thinking about the user’s needs while designing and writing a product that the user will engage with. This isn’t a new idea but it is becoming a new field. This week we sat down with Laura Kendellen, UX Lead in the Office of Marketing and Communications, to learn more about what being a UX designer is about and how it applies to many degrees and fields.
She swims with sharks, leads scuba diving classes and travels the world to dive: meet Robyn Hyde. Hyde is a Professor of Chemistry at Westminster College, and teaches many classes including scuba diving. Although she resides in the landlocked state of Utah, she said she has experienced many fun dives here and continues to do so.
Recorded and edited by Staff Reporter Sicilee Williams.
In this episode of Westminster Stories, reporter Molly Gray talks with two students about the JUUL -- a popular electronic cigarette that has taken millennial culture by storm. Electronic cigarettes are often marketed as a healthier alternative to tobacco. Listen to hear discussion on the validity of this claim, and the implications of vape culture on coming-of-age youth.
Westminster College students talk about their experiences during their first visit to the Great Salt Lake.
In this episode of Office Hours, Hope Bloom sits down with psychology professor Jonathan Amburgey to discuss the psychological implications of the “Weapons Effect” and implicit bias in their relation to gun violence. Amburgey also highlights the limitations of the available research on gun violence and what is needed moving forward to more accurately study this phenomenon in the United States.
In this episode of Office Hours, history professor Mary Jane Chase talked about the use of role playing games in her classes. She discusses her experience running the games and the reasons she has incorporated them into her classes.
In this episode of Office Hours, Forum reporter, Berin Klawiter speaks with Adelaide Ryder, an adjunct photography professor at Westminster about the state of photography. They talk about how technology and social media are changing photography.
In this episode of Westminster Stories, we spoke with Stefan Henschke, a senior custom major in sociology and philosophy. We talk about his experiences traveling and some of the things he’s learned from those experiences.
The fourth episode of Clutter & Dissonance explores some of Connor’s favorite music local to Salt Lake City, Utah from 2017. Celebrate some of these great albums from Salt Lake City’s music scene!
The Forum speaks with Tim Carr an education professor at Westminster College. He talks about the life of an FBI agent, how he transitioned into higher ed, and what his favorite experience was when he coached and refereed basketball and football.
In this episode of Office Hours, Forum reporter Lily Wolfe talks with Associate Professor of Honors and neuroscience Russ Costa about his research on attention, perception, and how that’s relevant to avalanche education.
In this episode of Office Hours, Katie Felice sat down with Jan Saeed, Director of spiritual life at Westminster to discuss her work with “respecting diverse people and their perspectives.”
The Forum speaks with students on campus about their experiences either being ghosted or ghosting someone they know. Ghosting someone can be anything from ceasing communication with someone the subject is dating or seeing to completely disappearing from their life as if they didn’t exist – hence the term ghost.
Eileen Chanza Torres, Daniel Cairo, and Westminster students talk with guest speakerJacqueline Lazu on DACA and immigration policy, in this podcast hosted by the Westminster Forum.
Episode 3 of the Clutter and Dissonance podcast looks into recent experiments in hypnagogic music. Specifically, the podcast analyzes how recent artists are using the dreamy, often nightmarish atmospheres created by distorting older music to create hypnotic, disturbing and often politically charged music.
On this episode of Westminster Stories, Molly Karasick and Lily Wolfe talk with Alex Arnis, a senior economics major, and Finn Townsley, a junior environmental science major who ran the Park City endurance marathon with no training. Listen to hear what they did to prepare, after signing up only days before the race.
Office Hours is a podcast where students have a chance to speak with professors and other professionals about relevant issues and current events. Nancy Panos Schmitt sits down with Forum Media Writer Mary Denison to discuss her over three decades at Westminster. She discusses her love of the Packers, why she has stayed at one job for so many years, her advice to professors starting their journey, and her plans for the future.
Office Hours is a podcast where students have a chance to speak with professors and other professionals about relevant issues and current events. In this episode Forum reporter, Nicole Balmforth talks with Giancarlo Panagia about the different impeachment petitions circulating the internet surrounding President Donald Trump. Panagio develops thoughts about the importance of the petitions and how there are other ways to get involved in our judicial processes when it comes to removing officials from office.
Clutter and Dissonance is a podcast centered around showcasing and reviewing music across different styles and time periods hosted by Conner Lockie. This episode focuses on artists who take the traditional music of their home country and gives it a contemporary, experimental edge. The episode covers American jazz and blues, South African gospel music and Iranian traditional dances among other things, exploring music from all parts of the world.
Clutter and Dissonance is a podcast centered around showcasing and reviewing music across different styles and time periods hosted by Conner Lockie. This episode focuses on experimental dance music with large sections dedicated to recent footwork-inspired music and general house-influenced tracks.
In this episode of Sugar House Sound, Westminster College students Levi Barrett and Ryan LaRe and Eileen Chanza Torres, an English and gender studies professor, chat with Pup Amp, a YouTube personality, about queer identities and heteropatriarchal media representations.
In this episode, Dr. Amy Foley from Scott Community College is joined by Ocean Candler and Kiera Stukey, sophomore public health majors, to discuss the intersections of sex education, disability studies and the language of protection.
In this special from Sugar House Sound, Westminster alum Marlene Mercado chatted with Rachel Ellis Neyra, Ph.D. when she visited campus earlier this month. Take a listen to their conversation about graduate school debt and navigating academia. Then, stay tuned for a poetry reading by Ellis Neyra.
Ellis Neyra is a poet-theorist who teaches Latinx, Black and Caribbean poetics, film, performance and theory at Wesleyan University.
Keep an eye out for Sugar House Sound’s future specials featuring other visitors to campus.
Sugar House Sound talked to Dewey Stewart, a Westminster campus patrol officer, about the ins and outs of his job in this week's episode of Office Hours.
Sugar House Sound chats with art history professor Dr. Hikmet Loe about protest art from the 60s and why growing up in that era fueled her passion for art history.
Sugar House Sound brought in yoga professor Scott Moore for a guided midterms meditation.
Office Hours is Sugar House Sound's new series featuring Westminster professors and their passions. In this week's episode, we sat down with chemistry professor Dr. William Deutschman and discussed the science of beer brewing.
For this episode of Not Our Campus, we head up the hill to the University of Utah and talk to students about student life, Title IX, and also how the football coach for their school is the highest paid employee in the state.
Have you ever wanted to go down to Provo? Probably not, but don’t worry—you don’t have to. In this episode of Not Our Campus, reporter Craig Knight went to Provo to visit Brigham Young University's campus and talked to students about various topics such as Title IX, the honor code and what it's like to go to BYU.
In this episode of the Westminster Artists podcast we sat down with Asha Brooke, a world-renowned opera singer and junior at Westminster. She talks with us about singing all over Europe and the many languages she sings. Tune in for an insight of a beautiful but dying art.
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In the Alumni Archives, we have discussions with alumni about experiences, the work-force, advice and general networking. In this episode, alumni Connie Deianni, Megan Peters, and Chett Boxley joined us to discuss advice that has been influential to them, and their advice for students both on the topic of schoolwork and life outside of school.
In this episode of the Utah Local Music podcast we sat down with Salt Lake based dreampop band Indigo Plateau. We spoke with all four members about their musical influences, songwriting process, and their future goals as a band. Come check out their debut show at Kilby Court on April 19 and listen to some of their tracks on bandcamp.
Tickets: http://www.kilbycourt.com/event/1099175-indigo-plateau-salt-lake-city/ Bandcamp: https://indigoplateauslc.bandcamp.com/album/washington Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indigoplateauslc
Westminster Stories is a podcast forum dedicated to providing a platform for students to share their unique experiences. These episodes are comprised of selections from a conversation we had with each student, allowing students to tell their stories in their own voices and foster greater honesty and authenticity.
In today’s episode we sat down with Emily Quinn, a grad student at Westminster who is intersex, a condition where one’s sexual anatomy is ambiguous or does not fit established medical definitions. Despite popular misconceptions, being intersex is not a rarity and can take many forms. The Intersex Society of North America estimates that 1 in every 1500 births is intersex.
Emily talks about what it means to be intersex, the problems with surgical "intervention", intersex advocacy and embracing one’s identity.
Long before our full fleshed music program Westminster was home to one of the most well known jazz programs in the country. At the peak of the program students had the opportunity to study and jam with visiting artists such as Frank Zappa, Tom Scott, Jean Luc Ponty, and Mothers of Invention. Listen to the podcast for more information on some of the jazz greatness that once passed through Westminster's halls.
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1861106446/help-company-of-cohorts-produce-some-killer-art-th Instagram: @the_cohorts Facebook: www.facebook.com/CompanyofCohorts
In this episode of Westminster Artists we spoke to some of the founding members of the Company of Cohorts, a local theatre company started by Westminster students. Right now they have a Kickstarter to fund their productions at the San Diego International Fringe Festival and the 2nd Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival this summer. We spoke to Max Huftalin, Amanda Corbett, and CJ Strong about why they decided start a theatre company and why people should donate to their kickstarter.
In the Alumni Archives, we interview Westminster Alumni about various topics, including work, school, and life in general. In this episode, alumni discuss memories they have from their time at Westminster. Joining us for our first few episodes are Chett Boxley, Lesley Manley, Megan Peters, Connie Deianni, and Melissa Evans.
In this edition of the Westminster Artist podcast we spoke to one of Westminster’s hidden musical talents, Nicole LaCount. Nicole is a senior at Westminster where she is a member of Westminster’s Choir and is the President of the music club. Though classically trained, she is passionate about her own original songs of the indie folk genre. Check out this podcast for a live performance and background story on Nicole’s musical journey
In this episode of Westminster Stories, we asked Alex Frol, sophomore biology major, to tell us about her experience with disability on campus. Listen as she discusses ableism, accessibility and common misconceptions about people who have disabilities.
Jessika Huhnke and Nicole Gamble sat down with two members of The Anchorage, an alternative-ska band from the Salt Lake City area. During our interview, we asked the band about their music, performance experiences, and any advice they might have for aspiring musicians. For tickets to their December 30th show at Kilby Court go to www.kilbycourt.com
For more upcoming shows and music, visit their website at www.theanchorage.bandcamp.com. They can be found on social media at facebook.com/theanchorage or twitter.com/the_anchorage.
This is the story of the longest occupation of domestic territory since the Civil War, the 1973 Native American Occupation of Wounded Knee. For hundreds of years, Native American communities have lost their land, been confined to reservations, and been subjected to government policies which aimed to deconstruct their cultural, social, and political identities. This is the story of response. It is the story of the right to decide your own future, the story of the right to decide your own identity. Written and narrated by Westminster student Tim Lindgren.
In addition to the narrative, we will be posting an extensive interview with the Native American historian Dr. Swensen. Dr. Swensen speaks with expertise on the issue, both as a historian and as a Native American.
On this week’s Westminster Health podcast we talked to members of the community in the Outdoor Recreation Program and Climbing Program about their experiences exploring Utah geography. They talked about their adventures and how the activities have benefited their mental and physical health.
In this podcast we interviewed Josh and Benton from local band Panthermilk, a psychedelic pop group out of Logan, Utah. They released their first EP last March, and are currently finishing their first album. We talked to the group about their musical influences, and some of the craziest stories they’ve have while playing together. Check out their music at https://soundcloud.com/panthermilksounds and https://panthermilk.bandcamp.com/ or follow them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/panthermilksounds/
This podcast is a round-table discussion with Chase Ross, trans activist and social media sensation. Chase is joined by Eileen Chanza-Torres, Professor of English and Gender Studies, Jamie Richards, Levi Rose Barrett, Ryan LaRe, and Carli Darlene Trujillo, leader of the Radical Feminist Club on campus. Listen to their discussion of trans topics including safety, the politics of gender inclusive restrooms, the experience of silence in the classroom, and how people in positions of privilege can be accomplices to individuals who are oppressed.
On this episode of Westminster Health podcast, we took a closer look on what it’s like for students to have access to healthy options on campus. We also hear from the executive chef of the Bon Appetit dining services in Shaw. It’s not just dining, it’s also convenient and affordable grocery shopping. Click the play button for details!
Westminster is full of strange, interesting, and spooky history. In this episode of Westminster’s Weird History we take a haunted journey through the ghost stories of Westminster’s past and present. Not only do we share these scary tales, we also talk to Saeed Rezai and learn more about his personal memories of these ghouls.
We speak to local Salt Lake music duo MiNX. Check out http://minxband.com/ for links to their music, concert dates, and social media.
Learn about group fitness opportunities in HWAC. Hear from TurboKick instructor Mason Holmes, Insanity instructor Tyler Killpack, Cycle Fusion instructor Tiffany Harrison and Swim Workout instructor Dawson Whittaker as they discuss what makes their classes great. Check out the group fitness schedule and join the fun in HWAC! https://www.westminstercollege.edu/pdf/fwrd/fall%202015.pdf
Westminster is full of strange and interesting history—including a bar on campus. In this episode of Westminster’s Weird History we reflect on the bar scene that lasted from the ’40s to the ’80s. Listen as we narrate the history of the bar, talk to Risk Management, and discuss the possibility of a lounge resurrection.
Aspiring comedians Sam Poulter Johnathan Falconer, and Aaron Orlovitz sit down with Forum Journalist Carly Poth. Topics up for discussion include their daily affairs, their gender, drugs on campus, World Politics, and the general struggle of pursuing comedy in their twenties. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook for more tidbits and update on their lives.
Forum journalist Carly Poth sits down with local author and illustrator Chris Hoffman, the author of a new comic book series called Salt City Strangers.
President Brian Levin-Stankevich of Westminster College hosts an open forum where students of all traditions and majors can voice their concerns or questions about the current state of the school. Topics range from inquiries about the future the Garfield building to discussion about the recent faculty and staff changes.
Carly Poth sits down with an Alternative Folk band from Liverpool England named "Silent Sleep." They debuted their second Album at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and they more than willing to reminisce about what it's taken to get them here.