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Art Stroll downtown Ogden, Art Box. Seth Hadlock and his wife.(Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

An evening stroll on 25th Street

Sharon Valverde Vargas July 8, 2019

Seth Hadlock — a WSU alumnus, local artist and rancher — also does western wildlife art. Hadlock primarily utilizes charcoal in his art after finding his passion as a student in WSU. “I...

Dreamscapes' interactive installations are not just for people. Photo credit: Sharon Valverde Vargas

The art of the pop-up experience

Sharon Valverde Vargas July 8, 2019

Niche pop-up art experiences have attracted young, social media-driven people around the world recently. Art installations dedicated to ice cream, candy, selfies and death have surfaced, giving people...

Local venders and patrons participating in Fyrecon 2017 event. (Brooke Lilley / Signpost)

Fyrecon brings creators together

Leah Higginbotham June 24, 2019

From New York Times bestselling authors to famous artists who’ve worked at Disney, Fyrecon 2019 at Weber State Davis Campus brought some big names this year. Fyrecon is a writing and art conference...

Union Station hosting the Ogden Arts Festiva Photo credit: Madeline Thorpe

Ogden City joins the arts

Madeline Thorpe June 10, 2019

Art enthusiasts and new fans alike lined up outside the entrance of Ogden’s Art Festival on June 8 in appreciation of local artists in the community. Every summer for the past 15 years, local artists...

Vendors that attended Uncon ranged from sport memorabilia dealers to toys and other collectibles. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Local artists showcase art at Ogden UnCon

Sharon Valverde Vargas June 10, 2019

Locals and people from different states alike gathered to share their passion for pop culture and art at Ogden UnCon. The pop culture convention embraced all forms of art through guest artists, workshops,...

Photo credit: Weber State University

College of Education welcomes new dean

Landin Griffith March 13, 2019

From teaching in elementary schools to leading the next generation of educators. The Weber State University Board of Trustees selected Kristin Hadley as the new dean of the Jerry & Vickie Moyes College...

A handful of stones such as cherry quartz, light jade, and dalmation jasper. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Good vibez and gifts abound in local shop

Kelly Watkins February 7, 2019

The plan is simple. You have a shopping list. Get in, get what you need and leave. It’s a mundane process. A small shop in Ogden called Vibez is working to create a different kind of place to shop...

The band Black Labrador posing for a shot after finsihing their set. (Marissa Wolford / The Signpost) Photo credit: Marissa Wolford

Polyphonic Shrines conquers seven shows in seven days

Colton Heward February 7, 2019

What started out as an off-the-wall idea for the local band Mother Lights came to fruition last week after completing a week long tour at different venues around Ogden. Mother Lights teamed up with local...

Students learn about and design virtual reality experiences. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

WSU visits a virtual environment

Kainoa Nunez January 31, 2019

Weber State University’s department of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology hosted a virtual reality boot camp from Jan. 24 to Jan. 26 as part of their Coding and Creativity Series. The three-day...

The Corner is located at the corner of Washington and 25th Street (Courtesy of Ogden City)

The Corner store opens in Downtown Ogden

Landin Griffith January 24, 2019

Historic 25th Street welcomed The Corner, a resource and information center in Downtown Ogden, in October 2018. This latest business to find homage in downtown Ogden is located on the corner of 25th Street...

Banner logo on station window. Photo credit: Marissa Wolford

WSU radio station comes back to life

Kierstynn King January 24, 2019

Weber State University's radio station, KWCR, is integrating a new art competition for Wildcats in an attempt to ramp up their familiarity on campus and throughout the community. KWCR is a non-profit,...

Students discover the 'Joy of Painting'

Students discover the ‘Joy of Painting’

Ana Lichfield November 17, 2018

On Nov. 14, Weber State University students came together to channel their creativity in the spirit of famed pop culture artist, Bob Ross. “Everybody likes paint nights. They’re just kind...

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