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Conservation efforts pay off at Weber State

October 28, 2014

Weber State University saved $1.4 million in water and energy costs through energy and sustainability projects in the fiscal year that ended June 30. “The money we save each year is reinvested in...

Economics department helps stimulate Malawi economy

September 11, 2014

Brent Peterson and Jacob Thompson, two Weber State students, were able to help make an impact in Malawi, Africa by researching, surveying and promoting agriculture to boost Malawi's economy. Peterson...

How to green your routine

August 9, 2014

Developing a greener lifestyle doesn't have to require sweeping changes. Simple things can make a difference. Here are a few tips to easily "green" your daily routine. Opt for e-receipts In the...

Creative ways to recycle your copy of The Signpost

July 28, 2014

Here at the Signpost, we thank all of our loyal readers, some who faithfully pick up our weekly printed issues and others who view from online (you smart cookies, you). In an old fashioned manner,...

Reasons behind medicinal overdoses

July 21, 2014

No parent wants to spend sleepless nights in a hospital watching their child lie in bed, suffering or unresponsive – so why would some parents intentionally over-drug their kids? Many kids are overdosed...

Local beekeepers help keep bee population healthy

July 14, 2014

Bees can be the thing of nightmares. The buzzing sound in your ear can create a knee-jerk reaction that looks as if you are attempting some kind of martial arts. However, honeybees play a crucial role...

Rocky Mountain Power recognizes WSU's sustainability

April 5, 2014

Solar panels, generators on treadmills and LED lights are some simple changes Weber State University has made in the last couple years to improve its energy efficiency. At the end of March, Rocky Mountain...

Ogden City encourages beekeeping to preserve species

March 30, 2014

Bees have become a buzzworthy topic in Ogden recently. The Ogden City Council Changes made changes to municipal code and adopted a new ordinance allowing residents to keep bees. Previously, residents...

WSU student presents research on air pollution

March 30, 2014

As spring weather comes around, Weber State University students and faculty are working up ways to reduce air pollution. On Wednesday, WSU physics major Anna Hodshire presented their findings at a physics...

Thawing permafrost reveals undiscovered viruses

March 30, 2014

Although there is no definitive consensus as to the cause of global warming, there is evidence that the global temperature is continuously rising, and scientists are finding things under the permafrost...

On Air discusses pros and cons of wind energy

March 27, 2014

Renewable energy production is in high demand and gaining momentum across the globe. Weber State University hosted On Air: Alternative Energy, a lecture by Kirk Hagan, WSU department chair of engineering,...

Rocky Mountain Power honors WSU

March 26, 2014

Rocky Mountain Power has just announced that Weber State University is the 2014 Wattsmart Business Partner of the Year. "It is a great honor to be recognized by Rocky Mountain Power," said Norm Tarbox,...

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