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Presenters and students in the classroom for American Literature.// Presentadores y estudiantes en una aula de clases para literatura americana.

The 40th National Undergraduate Literature Conference hosts Bret Anthony Johnston

Jared Mitchell, Reporter April 8, 2025

The 40th annual National Undergraduate Literature Conference was held at Weber State University on April 3-5, featuring the literary works of student writers worldwide. This year’s conference also hosted...

Chappell Roan performing at Block Party in 2025.

Weber State’s new mission is to slay … and serve

Jared Mitchell, Reporter March 27, 2025

Weber State University is making a change to its mission statement and mascot for the upcoming 2025 fall semester. The old mission statement is being replaced simply with “Slay, Serve, Smile.” Ravi...

Waldo as he prepares to defend everything he holds dear.

Waldo the Wildcat: Fallen protector of the campus geese

Haven di Atene, Reporter March 27, 2025

Waldo the Wildcat was the overused and underappreciated mascot of Weber State University for longer than most of its students have been alive. Waldo had witnessed many great presidents come into term...

AI result for Minecraft prompt.

OPINION: “A Minecraft Movie”: The greatest movie of 2025

Cooper Hatsis, Editor March 27, 2025

When talking about the greatest films of the 21st century there are many movies that come to mind. “The Social Network,” “No Country for Old Men,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — the...

Waldo will be best remembered for his action poses, which have been loved by fans for generations.

Obituary: Waldo the Wildcat, Oct. 1964 – March 25, 2025

Megan Swann, Editor March 27, 2025

Waldo the Wildcat was a dreamer; that’s what most people loved about him. He had a goal and a vision, and we are all worse off without his kind spirit in this world. It is with a heavy heart that we...

Culture Quiz 2/06

Megan Swann, Culture Editor February 6, 2025

QUESTIONS: 1) Which album won Album of the Year at the Grammy’s on Feb. 2? a) HIT ME HARD AND SOFT b) The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess c) COWBOY CARTER d) Short n’ Sweet 2) Which artist...

Rashid Shaheed #22 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome on September 08, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)// Rashid Shaheed #22 de los New Orleans Saints corriendo con el salon Durante el Segundo cuarto del juego contra los Carolina Panthers en el Ceasars Superdome el 8 de Septiembre del 2024.

Los Wildcats del pasado en las afueras: Las ligas profesionales

Victoria Hernandez and Collyn Cowles January 23, 2025

La Universidad de Weber State ha producido atletas que han alcanzado los niveles más altos en deportes profesionales, con un alumnado que sobresale en la NBA y la NFL. Dillon Jones, Damian Lillard, Taron...

Allegiant Stadium is seen dressed up for the Super Bowl as Super Bowl preparations continue, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. Super Bowl LVIII will be played at Allegiant Stadium, on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Super Bowl XLVIII: Emocionante victoria de los Chiefs durante la prórroga

Christie Gutierrez, Zaira Coria, and Collyn Cowles February 20, 2024

Los Kansas City Chiefs salieron victoriosos contra los San Francisco 49ers en la Super Bowl LVIII, celebrada por primera vez en el Allegiant Stadium de la Vegas, Nevada. En el choque de titanes, ambos...

Damian Lillard celebrating a winning shot with Weber State teammates. Taken Fall 2011.

OPINION: Lillard’s loyalty

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Asst. sports editor March 2, 2023

Weber State University alumni Damian Lillard scored 71 points against the Houston Rockets on Feb 26. His performance is the highest single-scoring night ever for the Portland Trail Blazers. Many believe...

Los Angeles Lakers's pro-basketball player LeBron James gestures during the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 19, 2023.

OPINION: LeBron’s lasting legacy

Collyn Cowles, Reporter February 23, 2023

The question of who is the greatest basketball player of all time is a matter of much debate and opinion. There’s no definitive answer, but LeBron James is undoubtedly in the conversation, given his...

Celebrating valiant women

Celebrating valiant women

Kierstynn King March 24, 2021

A moment for someone to reflect, create a conversation, have their day brightened and recognize inspiration is what the education and empowerment assistants at the Women’s Center hope students experience...

Mary Mapes, an American journalist who is responsible for breaking the story that exposed abuses of prisoners at a CIA-run prison in Abu Ghraib, was a guest speaker at Weber State.  (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

On truth and journalism: former “60 Minutes” producer speaks at WSU

Caitlyn Nichols February 24, 2021

Nearly a year after she was first scheduled to come and speak at Weber State University, nationally-renowned journalist Mary Mapes presented on her story and about modern journalism over Zoom on Feb. 23.Mapes...

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