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Students express their opinions on fear

October 19, 2013

An empty feeling in the gut, sweating palms,  nervousness and a racing heart are all part of the body's response to fear. Every year, haunted houses and horror movies draw crowds, all in search of getting...

Botany department houses carnivorous plants

October 12, 2013

On the top floor of the Weber State University Science Lab Building is a greenhouse, WSU’s own little shop of horrors. Inside the greenhouse are various species of carnivorous plants. Carnivorous...

New Halloween attraction built on legendary cross site

October 8, 2013

Haunted Kay’s Cross has been shrouded in myth and mystery for more than 70 years. As this October unfolds, the secrets of the cross will be divulged to anyone who enters the haunted woods surrounding...

Fall kicks off with Oktoberfest at Snowbasin

October 8, 2013

Fall may have officially started a few weeks ago, but on Oct. 5, Snowbasin capped off its summer season with an Oktoberfest-style party. More than 600 people made their way to the Earl’s Lodge patio...

WSU salutes alumni and community members

October 1, 2013

Weber State University honored distinguished alumni Sept. 26 at the 45th Annual WSU Salutes Homecoming Awards ceremony at the Hurst Alumni Center. Honorees have led distinguished lives of contributing...

WSU computer science program does 'anything for a friend'

September 29, 2013

In January of 2010, Becky Anderson was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Her sister Brenda and best friend Denise wanted to help, so they decided to do a fundraiser where they would shave their heads...

Hospice program aids students and community

September 29, 2013

The Center for Diversity and Unity hosted several hospice speakers from Inspiration Hospice on Thursday. The presentation by Diane Bodily and Shar Sweeney helped students and faculty better understand...

WSU alumnus funds invention through crowdsourcing

September 24, 2013

Ryan Crabtree is a Weber State University alumnus using his skills learned at WSU to prosper in business. Crabtree, who studied finance and was a member of the Entrepreneurship Club, started a campaign...

WSU hosts pep rally to support football team

September 24, 2013

Weber State University hosted a pep rally at The Junction in downtown Ogden Monday evening. Students and community members alike came out to support the WSU football team. “It helps to have events...

Bryson's Rock Shop offers hidden gems

September 23, 2013

  Just beyond the doorway of a store on Washington Boulevard, a sign warns, "Caution: Rocks can be habit-forming." Inside the store are thousands of rocks lining shelves, and strands of beads...

Computer science students put skills to use in community

September 21, 2013

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science has career growth projections ranging from 9 percent to 31 percent in 2010-20. With the computer science industry skyrocketing, Weber State...

WSU student to compete in XTERRA

September 19, 2013

On Sept. 22-23, approximately 1,500 of the nation’s amateur and professional trail runners and triathletes will descend upon Snowbasin Resort for the two-day XTERRA competition. Athletes will compete...

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