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What used to be the Black Cultural Center is now the Office of Mentoring Program.// lo que solía ser el centro de cultura negra es ahora la oficina del programa de mentoría.

WSU Archives reflects on cultural centers after HB 261

Jared Mitchell, Culture Reporter February 4, 2025

Weber State University closed the doors on its various cultural centers after House Bill 261 took effect in the summer of 2024. The campus culture centers aimed to connect people with similar backgrounds...

The Utah State Capitol building is home to the chambers and offices of the 
 Utah State government and is located on top of Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City.// El capitolio estatal de Utah es el hogar a las cámaras y oficinas del gobiermo de el estado y gobierno de Utah, y esta localizado en la cima de Capitol Hill en Salt Lake City.

Degrees in danger: What HB 265 means for Weber State

Haven Miller, News Reporter January 30, 2025

The Higher Education Strategic Reinvestment Bill, or HB 265, has many worried throughout the university. The bill was made to identify "programs, courses, degrees, departments, colleges, or other divisions,...

Social Media app TikTok logo pictured on smart phone before the U.S. flag. Donald Trump delayed TikTok's ban for an additional 75 days.// El logo de la aplicación y red social, TikTok, expuesta en un telefono movil antes de que el presidente de los Estados Unidos aplazara la decisión de la prohibición de la aplicación por 75 días.

Weber State social media experts conducting research on TikTok ban

Jared Mitchell, Culture Reporter January 28, 2025

Over a week after the brief TikTok ban in the United States on Jan. 18, many creators are left with more questions than answers. This ban was a result of a bipartisan bill passed by Congress and signed...

Social Media app TikTok logo pictured on smart phone before the U.S. flag. Donald Trump delayed TikTok's ban for an additional 75 days.// El logo de la aplicación y red social, TikTok, expuesta en un telefono movil antes de que el presidente de los Estados Unidos aplazara la decisión de la prohibición de la aplicación por 75 días.

Expertos de redes sociales en Weber State investigan acerca de la restricción de TikTok.

Nathanael Stout and Jared Mitchell January 28, 2025

Hace una semana desde la corta prohibición de TikTok en los Estados Unidos el 18 de enero, y muchos creadores se quedan con más preguntas que respuestas. Esta prohibición fue resultado de un proyecto...

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....

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