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Show 4 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION ENTERTAINMENT OFF CAMPUS ARTS lx President announces retirement SMYTHE EDDY EDITOR-IN-CHIE- New publication breaks ground at Westminster A fv 'i F EMILY REEDER STAFF REPORTER retired from the presidency on President Brian Feb. 26 effective following the 2015 commencement ceremonies. This is the centerfold of Root Magazine which can be used as a poster if its taken apart. Centerfold art by Kevin Lucey, senior art major. President Brian retired Thursday, Feb. 26 effective following the 2015 commencement ceremonies. "It was a little bit like wrangling cats, but it was an awesome experience nonetheless." Levin-Stankevi- ch Levin-Stankevi- ch Steve Morgan, vice president of institutional advancement, will fill the role until a of new president is selected in the Levin-Stankevi- ch future. Morgans transition to acting president will begin immediately. According to Westminsters press release, Morgan has been at Westminster for 34 years and says he is honored to serve as the acting president. Kailey Komhauser, ASWC president, closely collaborates and said with she was unaware of his decision. This came as a surprise and its sad to see Dr. Brian go, Komhauser said. I look forward to what Steve does at the interim and what new leadership will bring. Elle Orfield, a student employee in the financial aid and admissions office, said she was also not expecting Dr. Brians retirement. There has been a sense of discomfort and uneasiness between all factors of this institution, Orfield said. Im very involved on campus and it has not felt like a cohesive unit for some time now. While the announcement of the presidents resignation was a shock and not expected, for some reason that sense of cohesiveness was regained on campus. began his time as Westminsters president in July 2012. After three years, Westminster will begin the search for a new one at a date that has yet to be determined. Levin-Stankevi- ch Levin-Stankevi- ch from writing, photography, illustrations to performance artists. In the Letter From The Curator, Senkosky writes about how Root is a piecework of individuals who are unified by having the ability to get lost in their own Root Magazine is a student led publication that features work from both students and alumni. The, intention is to highlight the work they do in the off-camp- is everything us community. The idea of Root was thought up by Emily Senkosky, senior communication major, and friends about a year ago while in conversation about alternative publications within the school. We practically live in the photo lab and have seen so many rad and talented kids at Westminster working on stuff in there, Senkosky said. There was yet to be an outlet in which they could express themselves, and so Root was born. Senkosky is the curator on her project, which is just that. I feel like Root is different in its essence as a creative outlet and as a publication, said Kelly Mackenzie, neuroscience major and contributor to the first issue. The magazine does not have any specific genre with the hope that it will evolve with Westminster students. Westminster is a school known for its experiential knowledge. Showcasing those experiences is the goal. My favorite part about creating Root was getting to see nine very differently expressed individuals come together in a unified way, Senkosky said. It was a little bit like wrangling cats, but it was an awesome experience nonetheless. In this first issue, there expression. Senkosky said that the future of Root is still unknown at this point. What she can say is that they plan to publish issues The intention is to represent what students and alumni are up to from semester to semester at Westminster. The number one lesson I have learned while building this publication is that things never A J go according to plan, Senkosky said. Something of this nature cannot be put into a box, because it is organic. If Root is to be a true representation of the student body, then it has to move and grow with the students who contribute to it, Senkosky said. The final version of Root has been distributed around campus and off campus at Phillips Gallery, Pictureline, Acme Camera, Unhinged, and Sego skis store locations. Students can also find the publication at coffee shops around Salt Lake City. The release party is scheduled for April and will be collaborating with the Far From Home Team movie premier. Check out the website rootmagslc.com for more information. |