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Police officer fatally shot in Ogden

Francia Benson May 30, 2020

Nathan Lyday, an Ogden police officer, was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call in Ogden on May 28. Another officer with adult probation and parole was also struck with gunfire and...

WSU students receive CARES Act money for summer and fall semesters. (WSU)

WSU distributes CARES Act money to students

Jennifer Greenlee May 26, 2020

Many Weber State University students are eligible for funds from the recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act after it was signed into law at the end of March, providing WSU with $11,714,226.The...

WSU announces the first confirmed case of coronavirus on campus.

Coronavirus on campus

Jennifer Greenlee March 22, 2020

The first case of coronavirus in a WSU student was officially announced on March 21, alongside 135 cases that have been diagnosed in Utah, according the Utah Department of Health. The student who...

A traveler wears a mask in the international terminal of Chicago O'Hare International Airport on March 3, 2020.

Do you know your news? Spring Break

Jennifer Greenlee March 6, 2020

1. Which democratic candidates dropped out of the presidential primary between Feb. 28 and March 6?a. Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer, Mike Bloombergb. Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar,...

“Recuerdo cuando era niña, mis padres llenarían [el censo],” dijo Smauldon. (Erik Lindgren / unsplash.com)

El censo resulta en más fondos y mejor representación para la comunidad

Lissete Landaverde January 16, 2020

Es el comienzo de una década nueva, y eso significa que el United States Census Bureau comenzará la tremenda tarea de juntando información sobre la populación de todo el país. Coralys...

"Now I am older, and I realize the importance of it," said Betty Smauldon. (Photo by Luke Micheal / unsplash.com)

The census is paramount to secure funding and representation for all

Ally Nelson January 15, 2020

It is the start of a new decade, and that means the U.S. Census Bureau will be undertaking the tremendous task of gathering population data from all over the country.Media specialist Coralys Ruiz Jiménez,...

Ravi Krovi will begin his tenure as WSU provost on March 1, 2020. (WSU)

WSU announces new provost

Jennifer Greenlee October 22, 2019

Ravi Krovi was announced as the new provost and vice president of Academic Affairs for Weber State University. Prior to the announcement on Oct. 22, Krovi was at the University of Akron where he has filled...

Different organizations came out to raise opioid awareness (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

How the Opidemic affects Weber’s community

Marisa Nelson October 10, 2019

On the week of Oct. 1-4, Weber State University assistant professor Todd Hillhouse organized an opioid awareness week. The week included an awareness fair, speakers and expert panel. The event aimed to...

File photo dated March 2018 of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, killed in Istanbul on Oct. 2, 2018. (Balkis Press/Abaca Press/TNS)

News Quiz 7/2

Jennifer Greenlee July 1, 2019

1. President Trump started trade talks with what country at the annual G20 summit?a. Colombiab. Mexicoc. Chinad. Iran2. Which Saudi official is being blamed and investigated by both the UN and the CIA...

Three of the four candidates sit during the debate, waiting for their turn to talk about their plans. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Students stand off in election debate

Tori Waltz March 13, 2019

The Weber State University student body will soon know the replacement for President Jordan Slater. After a week-long spring break, students and faculty gathered in the Shepherd Union Atrium March 11 for...

Student Fee Recommendation Committee to allocate millions

Student Fee Recommendation Committee to allocate millions

Jennifer Greenlee February 1, 2019

Every year, the Student Fee Recommendation Committee convenes to decide how to allocate the student fees paid alongside tuition. The SFRC is made up of eight students who apply at the beginning of the...

Amid campaign controversy, Weston Lee loses to Jessica Cairo

Amid campaign controversy, Weston Lee loses to Jessica Cairo

Ally Nelson March 18, 2018

After a hard-fought battle after being left off the ballot and being nearly disqualified, Weston Lee lost the position as Vice President of Diversity and Unity for WSUSA to Jessica Cairo. When the voting...

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