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Weber State's Jazz band performs at the Concerto Night in 2014. Photo credit: Signpost Archives

New year, new performances

Makayla Geddes January 10, 2022

A new semester isn't only a fresh schedule and more homework. The return to campus after winter break means a new calendar of art events across campus. "Every semester, we have a variety of different performances...

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,...

Ogden's new Dumke Arts Plaza provides an area for outdoor live performances, poetry readings and art. (Nikki Dorber/The SIgnpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Dumke Arts Plaza enhances Ogden

Caitlyn Nichols December 6, 2021

Ogden celebrated the grand opening of the newly completed Dumke Arts Plaza, on the corner of 25th Street and Ogden Avenue, on Dec. 3 with a night of music, poetry, art and gratitude. A press release from...

"In Pieces," a musical based around the songs of Joey Contreras, opened at Weber State University. Photo credit: Weber State University

The pieces of a musical

Makayla Geddes December 6, 2021

A new musical based on songs by songwriter Joey Contreras titled "In Pieces," opened as a regional premiere on Dec. 3, with Weber State University Theatre being one of the first in the state to showcase...

The trees sported various themes and some wre dedicated to special needs kids or those who have passed on. Photo credit: Caitlyn Nichols

Empezando la temporada con un espíritu de generosidad

Andres Rodriguez December 1, 2021

Durante la semana de Acción de Gracias, el Ogden Eccles Conference Center se llena de árboles de Navidad y decoraciones festivas para el evento anual de Weber School Foundation titulado como...

There were 69 trees and almost 10 wreaths donated to the Christmas Tree Jubilee. Photo credit: Caitlyn Nichols

Kicking off the season with a spirit of giving

Caitlyn Nichols December 1, 2021

During the week of Thanksgiving, the Ogden Eccles Conference Center is filled with Christmas trees and festive decorations for the Weber School Foundation’s annual Christmas Tree Jubilee. The Weber...

A new club on campus? Check, mate.

Caitlyn Nichols November 22, 2021

A new and improved chess club has returned to Weber State University after the last one disbanded almost a year and a half ago. The first social was held Nov. 5, just two weeks after Chess Club President...

Myisha Cherry, a professor from the University of California, gave a lecture to students of Weber State University on Nov. 11, discussing racism and how to collaborate as a society. Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Rabia contra el racismo

Andres Rodriguez November 17, 2021

La rabia, la forma en que afecta los esfuerzos contra el racismo y cómo se puede usar de manera productiva para promover un propósito se destacó en una conferencia de Myisha Cherry el 11...

Students, staff and faculty at Weber State University listen as Dr. Myisha Cherry, assistant professor of philosphy at the University of California, gives a lecture. Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Rage against racism

Makayla Geddes November 17, 2021

Myisha Cherry highlighted rage, the way it affects anti-racism efforts and how it can be used productively to further a purpose, in a lecture on Nov. 11 at Weber State University.Cherry is an assistant...

Being a WSU student allows for discounts on events. Photo credit: Alexander Stuart

The perks of being a Wildcat

Claire Young November 17, 2021

Weber State University students have access to many resources, discounts and perks for the duration of their attendance, some of which are obvious and others not so well-known. A myriad of academic programs,...

Being a first-generation college student comes with its own unique challenges. Photo credit: Alex Guzman

A community connected

Lucas Moore November 15, 2021

Being a first-generation college student comes with its own unique challenges. According to Weber State University's website, 39.1% of students identify as first-generation. There are specific resources...

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