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Many students experienced more stress during the fall 2021 semester. Photo credit: Weber State University

Opinion: The transition back has been harder than the initial pandemic

Caitlyn Nichols January 10, 2022

I don’t know about you, but last semester kind of sucked. I mean, I got through with some good grades still, but it was hard. We talked about this fairly often here at The Signpost, how none of us...

Amanda Newbold andJustin Hurbert from WSU's Student Wellness assisted students in learning more about the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

A plethora of pandemic protocols

Rebecca Baggett January 10, 2022

Weber State is heading into another pandemic semester, and with a new COVID-19 variant, safety protocols are being updated for the coming semester. The new Omicron variant has hit the United States hard,...

Students line up at the Student Wellness booth meant to educate the community on the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

Masks under the mistletoe: All I want for Christmas is you (to get vaccinated)

Lucas Moore December 6, 2021

The end of finals week on Dec. 17 marks the close of the semester and the beginning of winter break, which will last until Jan. 10. With the pandemic still prevalent, Weber State University is encouraging...

The Festival of Trees was virutal this year due to COVID. All proceeds went to Primary Children’s Hospital. Photo credit: Blythe Evans

Es la época de la retribución

Marianna Lucia Lopez Luritta December 6, 2021

El Festival of Trees, o Festival de los Árboles, encarna el espíritu de la Navidad al devolver y ayudar a los necesitados. Cada año, el Festival de of Trees sirve para recaudar fondos para...

The Festival of Trees was virutal this year due to COVID. All proceeds went to Primary Children’s Hospital. Photo credit: Blythe Evans

‘Tis the season of giving back

Lexie Andrew December 6, 2021

The Festival of Trees embodies the spirit of Christmas by giving back and helping those in need. Every year, the festival acts as a fundraiser for Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, and this year,...

Supplies are in, and pharmacies, clinics and doctors in Ogden, Utah, are ready to administer the COVID vaccine. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Estudiantes necesitan elegir la vacunación para el 2022.

Andres Rodriguez October 27, 2021

Para el semestre de primavera de 2022, todos los estudiantes de Weber State University tienen que vacunarse contra COVID-19, con la excepción de aquellos que hayan presentado una excepción.Brett...

Vials filled with the COVID vaccine are ready to be administered in Ogden, Utah, on Oct. 16. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Students must choose vaccinations for 2022

Adam Rubin October 25, 2021

By spring semester 2022, all Weber State University students will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with the exception of those who have filed an exemption.Brett Perozzi, vice president of student...

Nearly 1 in 10 Americans suffer from diabetes, which is equivalent to about 35 million. Photo credit: Alexander Stuart

Diabetes reversal: Could it be a reality?

Adam Rubin September 15, 2021

Dr. Scott Moore, a Weber State University assistant professor at Medical Laboratory Sciences, will be recognized as a recipient of 2021’s 40 Under 40 award, presented by the nation-wide American...

Stop the Spread poster found on the door of the Student Health Center, which offers vaccines for students on campus.  (Paige McKinnon/The Signpost)

WSU looks to 2022 for vaccine mandates

Dalton Gallegos September 8, 2021

Weber State University is working to initiate vaccine mandate by spring 2022, according to university Public Relations Director Allison Hess. She said the university is currently working out the details...

The state of Utah met certain criteria to end COVID-19 public health orders at state and local levels, including the use of face coverings at higher institutionalized schools. Photo credit: iStock

WSU updates COVID-19 protocols

Dalton Gallegos June 14, 2021

On June 14, an email went out to faculty and students that all COVID-19 protocols would be lifted across campus on June 15, though social distancing and masks for those not fully vaccinated will be heavily...

George, a 4 1/2-year-old German shepherd who lost his life to DCM from being fed Acana grain-free dog food. Photo credit: Jennifer Gentile

The silent heart disease that is killing dogs

Paige Mckinnon April 21, 2021

A possible link between expensive pet food and a potentially fatal heart condition, dilated cardiomyopathy, in dogs has left some owners grieving and others angry due to the misleading information from...

Managing work-life balance can be very difficult when going to school. Photo credit: Alli Rickards

Managing the balance between work, school and a social life

Ally Nelson April 19, 2021

For the past 18 years, I have had a basic set schedule. Wake up and get ready for school, attend classes and go home to do more work. Attending Weber State University for the past four years, I have learned...

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