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Vegetation contains water and lowers city temperatures which demonstrates a major benefit of grass and trees in city planning. Photo credit: Makayla Martinez

A snapshot of climate change in cities

Rebecca Baggett October 18, 2021

The Sustainability Snapshot Series will focus on research about sustainability and other challenges in the community this semester. Professors and other researchers in a variety of fields will speak to...

Talking about her history of being part of the LGBTQ community, Marcia White gives advice to her audience about how people should focus on being their authentic selves without fear of what others will think of them. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Achieving peace through hard conversations

Makayla Geddes October 18, 2021

Marcia White, the keynote speaker for the Marquardt Speaker Series, Peace and Possibility Project, spoke about the importance of her inner compass, core values and beliefs, and how they have helped her...

The "Peace and Possibility" speaker series aims to provide opportunities and enhance the "welcomeness" that Weber State University is working to achieve. (Weber State University)

Alcanzando paz por medio de las conversaciones difíciles

Addison Weeks October 18, 2021

Marcia White recientemente fue la oradora fundamental para el Marquardt Speaker Series, Peace and Possibility Project. Ella habló de la importancia de su brújula interna, sus creencias y valores...

Kelie Hess surrounded by her artwork. All of the paintings in Hess's series known as "Consciously Breathing" represent a statement on living with intention.  (Kelie Hess)

Art beyond limitations

Adam Rubin October 18, 2021

Art is an expressive outlet for many, and it is no different for Kelie Hess, who visited Weber State University to present a speech titled "Living Beyond Your Limits" on Oct. 12. Hess is an abstract artist...

Rows of Wildcat Banners can be seen along Harrison Boulevard in front of Weber State University in Ogden. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Pintando la ciudad de morado

Marianna Lucia Lopez Luritta October 12, 2021

Aunque el campus de Weber State se encuentra en un nivel elevado en comparación con la mayor parte de la ciudad de Ogden, no hay mucha sensación de reino en la universidad. Ogden no tiene la...

One of the many Weber State University Wildcat banners lights up in the morning sun. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Painting the town purple

Raymond Lucas October 11, 2021

Because the Weber State University campus sits on an elevated level compared to the majority of Ogden City, Ogden doesn't have the same connection or college-town feel that other Utah cities like Logan...

People gather in the street and listen as a band performs a tribute to the Beatles. (Lisa Rajigah/The Signpost) Photo credit: Lisa Rajigah

The sun sets on summer

Lexie Andrew September 22, 2021

The Harvest Moon Festival is an annual Ogden celebration held at the end of summer as fall begins. This year, the festival was held on Sept. 18 on Historic 25th Street. Haille Van Patten, marketing and...

Forrest Gander, Pulitzer Prize winner of 2019, visited Weber State's Ogden campus on Sept. 14 to share experiences and poems. Photo credit: Weber State University

Gander in the outdoors

Raymond Lucas September 15, 2021

The sun shone on the faces of an audience with tent-shielded eyes fixated on Forrest Gander, as he explained to his listeners the connections he makes to the real world through his poetry. The event was...

The bright painting brings together the beauty of the ocean and sunset alongside the beautiful linework that can be found in many other art forms. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

A bridge across COVID cancellations

Lissete Landaverde September 13, 2021

The beginning of the fall semester coincided with Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month, with celebrations originally scheduled at Weber State University from Aug. 18 to Sept. 18. The Ohana Association...

The Austad Auditorium, along with the Allred Theater, have undergone sound upgrades as part of the Browning Center's renovations. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Browning Center: back with class

Caitlyn Nichols September 8, 2021

After a full summer of construction and renovation, The Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts will be ready to present with its own new features and upgrades this fall. The first renovations are...

The LQ Zine was created with the intentions to bring together and represent the LGBTQ community of Ogden. Photo credit: Weber State University

The LQ Zine provides opportunities to uplift LGBTQ artists

Lissete Landaverde September 3, 2021

The LGBTQ community in Ogden may not seem prominent looking in, but there are many members and allies around the city. One of the communities in Ogden is the LQ Zine, a self-published magazine run by Lisa...

Kayla Griffin is stepping up as the diversity and inclusive programs director this year. Photo credit: Weber State University

Leading diversity with passion and experience

Jazmyne Olson September 3, 2021

Kayla Griffin wears many hats at Weber State University: professor, volunteer coach, committee chair and more. This summer, she added another title: the Diversity and Inclusive Programs Coordinator.While...

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