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Water War 2018 pits Utah schools against each other

Kainoa Nunez October 18, 2018

The Utah Division of Water Resources (DWRe) began their third annual “H2Oath: Water-Wise Pledge” on Oct. 3. The school that wins will receive a $5,000 grant to the department or program that relates...

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Just the facts: WSU prepares for debate

Cameron Gifford October 14, 2018

Oct. 17 marks a historic night for Weber State University; from 6 to 7 p.m., WSU will be hosting a live fact check event of the debate for Utah’s First Congressional District. Republican incumbent,...

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Flu season affects students’ productivity

Kainoa Nunez October 11, 2018

In an effort to stifle what is purported to be another devastating flu season, Weber State University's Student Health Center is offering free flu shots to its student body. Weber State University’s...

A sampling of James's white-on-black tarot deck design. (Zac Watts) Photo credit: Zac Watts

WSU senior sees her future: a 162% funded Kickstarter campaign

Zac Watts October 6, 2018

Weber State University senior Addison James began a Kickstarter project for a tarot card deck on July 8. At the end of its funding period one month later, the project was 162 percent funded. James has...

New app struggles to Connect with students

New app struggles to Connect with students

Ryan Marion October 5, 2018

This semester, all Community Engaged Learning (CEL) designated courses will be completely replacing WeberSync with an app called Weber Connect during its soft rollout period for the remainder of the year.As...

Kami May-Tolentino rushes a training dummy patient into one of the doctor's offices found in the Marriott Health Science Building's newly renovated Simulation Center as part of a demonstration of the training the facility provides to students. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

WSU honors medical hero Annie Taylor Dee

Kainoa Nunez October 3, 2018

Weber State University has renamed its school of nursing in honor of Annie Taylor Dee, an Ogden philanthropist who was instrumental in expanding health care in the city. Today the School of Nursing...

Steel Concepts CEO Eli Willis gives a lecture on building a culture of success. (Cameron Gifford / The Signpost)

Know yourself, know success

Cameron Gifford September 29, 2018

The key to success lies in discovering and using tools you already possess. It’s that simple. The latest in the Ralph Nye Lecture Series, Steel Concepts CEO Eli Willis gave a lecture on Sept. 27...

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Health-care admin degree ranked 11th in nation

Kainoa Nunez September 28, 2018

Weber State University’s Healthcare Administration Program has been recognized as one of the top 15 bachelors programs by the Long-Term Care Administration of 2018-2019. They are ranked number 11...

Utah County wildfires consume homes and resources

Utah County wildfires consume homes and resources

Kainoa Nunez September 27, 2018

Two wildfires at Pole Creek and Bald Mountain have burned at least 125,500 acres at the time of this writing, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. Maria Groves, professor of Geography at Weber State...

Dan Flores speaking about wolves in America in the Lindquist Alumni center. (Sarah Catan / The Signpost)

There is humanity in the coyote

Cameron Gifford September 22, 2018

Dr. Dan Flores was a guest of Weber State University on Aug. 21 as he regaled listeners with the history of coyote in the Garden Room of the Alumni Center. The lecture was organized by Mason Lytle and...

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Mary Jane and a CEO strained

Cameron Gifford September 17, 2018

It’s been a tumultuous couple of months for serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Elon Musk. Tesla stock plummeted by over $17 per share on Sept. 7 following Musk's appearance on the “Joe...

Dr. Stacy Palen talks to an audience about the significance found within the movie's use of astronomy. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Stars show the way among the waves in ‘Moana’

Jennifer Guzman September 14, 2018

It’s no lie that Walt Disney Animation Studios spent years trying to perfect their knowledge of Pacific culture for their 2016 motion picture “Moana,” but their exceeding attention to...

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