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Weber State's Orchesis dancers perform dances choreographed by an African dancer they call Zim Zim. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Communication through dance

Lexie Andrew November 22, 2021

For centuries, dance has been used by a multitude of different cultures as a way of communicating. "Where Dance Breathes" was this fall's dance performance by Weber State University's Orchesis Dance Theatre...

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...

An online petition went up online on Nov. 12 advocating for an LGBTQ senate position on Weber State University’s Student Association. Photo credit: Weber State University

Petitioning for more diverse leadership

Lissete Landaverde November 17, 2021

An online petition went live on Nov. 12 advocating for an LGBTQ senate position on Weber State University's Student Association. The petition was posted on social media and was sent to professors to share...

Each outfit worn by participants from a previous "Pow Wow" event displays not only their personalities, but their heritage. Photo credit: Signpost Archives

Amplifying indigenous voices

Lexie Andrew November 15, 2021

Native American Heritage Month, which spans the whole of November, brings with it a new focus to the Native American community, along with an acknowledgement of their resilience and continued involvement...

Performers of various ages talk during a dance performance from a past year's powwow. Photo credit: Signpost Archives

Amplificando voces indigenas

Addison Weeks November 15, 2021

Native American Heritage Month, que dura todo el mes de noviembre, trae un nuevo enfoque para la comunidad nativo americano, junto con un reconocimiento de su resiliencia e involucramiento continua en...

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...

First generation students account for about 39.1% of the student population at Weber State, according to WSU’s website. Photo credit: Alex Guzman

Una comunidad conectada

Marianna Lucia Lopez Luritta November 15, 2021

Ser un estudiante universitario de primera generación conlleva sus propios retos. Según el sitio web de Weber State University, el 39,1% de los estudiantes se identifican como de primera generación....

University President Brad Mortensen updates students on university progress toward making WSU a better campus for all students, staff and faculty at the Nov. 12 meeting. Photo credit: Jennifer Greenlee

The complications of campus climate

Jennifer Greenlee November 15, 2021

A protest rattled the Weber State campus a little more than a week ago when students of color discovered they had not been informed of white supremacist propaganda that had been taped on campus days before....

Members of the Weber State University Ballet Folklorico group take part in one of the community events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Weber State on Sept. 30. Photo credit: Weber State University

Celebrating the dead once more

Caitlyn Nichols November 10, 2021

Celebrations in Ogden for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, finished with a final, lively night at The Monarch on Nov. 5, including dances from the Weber State University Ballet Folklórico. The...

Members of the Weber State University Ballet Folklorico group take part in one of the community events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Weber State on Sept. 30. Photo credit: Weber State University

Celebrando a los muertos de nuevo

Addison Weeks November 10, 2021

Celebraciones en Ogden para el Día de los Muertos terminaron con el último, noche animada en The Monarch el 5 de noviembre, incluyendo bailes de WSU Ballet Folklórico.El Ballet Folklórico,...

Police presence is at the protest at Weber State University's Union Building on November. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Editorial: A stand against silence

Jennifer Greenlee November 8, 2021

The Signpost has been a silent observer of events over the last week, as is required by journalistic practice and fair reporting. However, the editorial board feels strongly about the issues that have...

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