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Show THE FORUM - AUGUST 18, 2012 Lia Chiarotti Assistant Editor Westminster College just all it comes when have it might to location: the mountains, the city, and most importantly, Sugar House. Founded in 1853, this diverse Utah community - which stretches between 1700 S.3000 S. and 500 E.2300 E. - has coexisted with Westminster College for over a century. The picturesque college town nestled within greater Salt Lake City contains both regionally and locally owned businesses, a beautiful park, and family-friend- ly neighborhoods with numerous rental options. This close-kn- it relationship is why the Princeton Review ranked Westminster 12th in the nation for quality of life and 15th in town-grow- n relations. Sugar House is a fun part of Salt Lake that isnt as overwhelming as downtown. It also has easier access to stores, explained junior and Bar Method in the neighborhood alongside chic boutiques like Unhinged and Got Beauty. I love Got Beauty! They have all the best products for your hair, nails, and makeup. All the clothes, accessories and little trinkets are adorable, said sophomore Leah Miller, a styl, ist at LOFT. , i Larger companies are also i popular within Sugar House. Nordstrom Rack proves to be the perfect place to find discounted designer clothing, while Old Navy and Famous Footwear are popular for those on a college budget. Shopko has everything you need for your room on campus. Junior Sebastian Hooker was quick to point out that Deseret Industry is h one of the favored thrift-storv amongst students. : Its great because it has"l and-i- ts great finds for our' house, cheap! he said. Many college students" run 1 es ron coffee. Thankfully, Sugar Receptionist, Erica Keller. Students and faculty alike House contains multiple cafes cafto satisfy study-inducenjoy eating at cafes, working feine cravings. Cafe Espresso-Starbuc- ks, out at a variety of gyms, meetSugar House Coffee ing for drinks at the pubs, shopand Dulce Coffee are just a few ping at locally owned and larger commercial businesses which of the many shops nearby. And are all located within walking - for those non coffee drinkers, distance of Westminster. u Jamba Juice and Red MangoH , make delicious smoothies. j I bike everywhere around s Sugar House offers many j Sugar House, mostly because I dont have a car, but its pretty date night solutions. Residents can grab some grub at restaueasy to get anywhere you need rants such as Yellowfinn, the to go on a bike - from the groSoup Kitchen, Olive Garden, cery store, to school, and even where I work, said junior Ken-z- ie Ruths Diner, ESTE, Tsunami, Mitchell. J. , Chipotle or Salt Lake Pizza and Businesses recognize that a Pasta. Afterwards, they can stop by the Cinemark Movies 10 for large portion of their customa cheap recently released film. ers are Westminster students While those 21 and older can which is why many offer discounts to those with student hit up bars like Sugar House Pub or Fiddlers Elbow for I.D.s. For instance, Anne Taylor LOFT and TCBY offer a drinks and company. With Sugar House, West- slight discount, while Noodles &. Co. provides free drinks. The minster gains the small town Bar Method, a recently added feeling with all the conveniences of a big city. t specialty gym, also provides a 20 student discount. ed 1 The Vintage Butterfly and Home Again are only two of the multiple thrift stores located j ' ) |