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President Emily Sorenson addresses the grievances in front of the Student Senate.

WSUSA impeachment trial

Gracie Stephenson and A.J. Handley December 3, 2024

Weber State’s student Senate made Weber history on Nov. 25 when Weber State University Student Association President Emily Sorenson was put on trial to be impeached. “Today, WSUSA did make history...

Weber State University students counter-protest a tabling that was held by Young Americans for Freedom in Shepard Union.

For and against: Transgender rights

Gracie Stephenson, Editor November 21, 2024

The Shepherd Union atrium has housed many events over the years including markets, fairs, cooking competitions and even protests. The afternoon of Nov. 20 was no exception. In light of Transgender Day...

WSU Democrats invite Kate Nielsen (second right), Chair of the Democratic Party for Weber County in correspondence to the rally.

Demócratas Universitarios en WSU protestan los resultados de las elecciones

David Roman Aros, Traductor November 19, 2024

Con el fin de la elección, los alumnos de la Universidad de Weber State no demoraron en expresar sus opiniones en cuanto llegaron los resultados de la elección. El 15 de noviembre, los College Democrats...

Members of the WSU Democrats, Tessie Violet (left) and Jude Dougall (right) hold up handcrafted posters during their protest.

College Democrats at WSU protest election results

Alfonso Rubio, Reporter November 19, 2024

With the election wrapped up, students at Weber State University wasted no time in expressing their opinions on the results. On Nov. 15, the College Democrats at Weber State University club held an...

People fill out in-person ballots at a polling location during Election Day for the 2024 Election season.

Election results: Polarizing opinions

Alfonso Rubio, Reporter November 14, 2024

Election day has come and gone, but conversations regarding the results have just begun. On Nov. 5, election day received nationwide attention. Citizens from all over the United States spectated as...

Voting dividers set up in a voting center for people to go and mark their ballots.

OPINION: AI and the 2024 presidential election

Sutima Nakhawit, Mitch Moreno, and Danica Sheffield October 22, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is quickly approaching, and AI’s vast influence has made it unlike any other. With the potential concerns about AI, people may wonder how it will impact the 2024 presidential...

Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, and current Vice President, Kamala Harris.

Fighting voter apathy: Student perspectives on the election

Hampus Ivarsson, Reporter October 22, 2024

In the United States, voting in local, state and national elections is a civic duty given to citizens. However, a sizable portion of prospective voters doubt that their votes will have an impact. There...

It's hard to miss the signs in Lindquist hall directing yo towards the Walker Institute.

What’s up at the Walker Institute

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk, Reporter October 22, 2024

The Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service is a campus institution dedicated to engaging students in politics and encouraging active involvement in civic life. Named after Olene S....

Index cards written by students discussing their reasons as to why they believe their vote matters or does not matter in their personal opinion.

Eyes on student voters

Isaac Tanner, Reporter October 22, 2024

Isaac Tanner In addition to being Halloween season, it’s also election season when the local, state and federal issues are on the ballot, putting more eyes on voters — including student voters. Weber...

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024.

OPINION: What political pageantry shows us about America’s future

Isaac Tanner, Reporter September 17, 2024

According to Politico, 67 million people watched Harris’ debate with Trump last week. Although far from the viewership numbers from 2016, when explicit political extremism still seemed new, the presidential...

Entrance of the LGBT/Women's Center.

OPINION: Utah against diversity

Brisa Odenthal, Editor-in-Chief July 9, 2024

As of July 8, it has officially been one week since Weber State University was forced to close its doors on its cultural centers. This comes after the Utah State Legislature passed House Bill 261, which...

Both mayoral candidates shake hands at the end of the Oct. 19 debate.

WSU hosts Ogden’s mayoral debate

Lucas Moore, Reporter October 26, 2023

The Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service at Weber State University hosted the Ogden mayoral debate between Taylor Knuth and Ben Nadolski on Oct. 19 in Lindquist Hall. Nadolski, an Ogden City...

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