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Mormon dating through trial and error

Mormon dating through trial and error

Chris Nichols
June 22, 2018
(Erik Bremer)

Tales of a Mormon metalhead

Chris Nichols
April 11, 2018

Outdoor recreation competition connects people to nature and to each other

Chris Nichols
March 28, 2018
(Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Did your bracket hack it?

Chris Nichols
March 23, 2018
(Signpost Archives)

Chuck Wight makes top three for ISU president

Chris Nichols
March 21, 2018
President Chuck Wight allowed students to throw a pie in his face to help a campus fraternity. Photo credit: Chris Nichols

President Chuck Wight takes pies in the face for students

Chris Nichols
February 27, 2018
(Wikimedia)

Previews Feb. 20

Chris Nichols
February 16, 2018
Using literature, construction and dancing to understand math and science

Using literature, construction and dancing to understand math and science

Chris Nichols
January 25, 2018
(Wikimedia)

Kids create contraptions to dish out breakfast

Chris Nichols
January 13, 2018
The big topic at CES this year is 5G, which Xu Zhijun of Huawei speaks about here on Dec. 3, 2017 at the Fourth World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China. (Zheng Huansong/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS)

The future’s so bright, you’ve got to wear VR glasses

Chris Nichols
January 10, 2018
Technology Human Think Board Face Display Dummy

Robots, internet and online shopping: Upcoming technology in 2018

Chris Nichols
January 6, 2018
Graduates with a degree in engineering have career opportunities after college. (Flickr)

Abundant opportunities for engineering grads

Chris Nichols
December 1, 2017
"Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp" presents users a mobile way to play the acclaimed game. (Flickr)

Animal Crossing app separates the mice from the men

Chris Nichols
November 30, 2017
From 140 to 280: Twitter's expansion offers flexibility

From 140 to 280: Twitter’s expansion offers flexibility

Chris Nichols
November 22, 2017
Pocket Points is free on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store (Pexels)

Receive rewards for keeping your phone locked on campus

Chris Nichols
November 9, 2017

Extraordinary physics in an ordinary world

Chris Nichols
October 31, 2017
The lights go down as play begins before a large crowd at the League of Legends World Championship at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Achievement unlocked: Understanding eSports

Chris Nichols
October 12, 2017
Anthony Rapp from the latest Star Trek. (Wikimedia)

The future is now: LGBTQ+ characters in science fiction

Chris Nichols
October 6, 2017
Main entrance to the Engineering Technology Building, located east of Tracy Hall. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

WSU draws up plans for engineering building

Chris Nichols
September 20, 2017
The Utahraptor Project seeks funds to further research. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Dinosaurs for dollars

Chris Nichols
August 30, 2017
Landon Bickley, Leadership Vice President, laughs in a group exercise involving complimenting the person next to him in the WSUSA meeting on Oct. 5. (Signpost Archives)

Start the first week strong

Chris Nichols
August 27, 2017
The Solar Eclipse is on August 31. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

NASA funds Weber State research balloon for eclipse

Chris Nichols
August 11, 2017
Jodie Whittaker is the first female actress to play The Doctor on "Doctor Who." (wikimedia)

Doctor Who makes history casting a female in lead role

Chris Nichols
July 16, 2017
Ogden's Egyptian Theatre hosts of the June 16 TEDx event. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

TEDxOgden: Spreading inspiration and looking to the future

Chris Nichols
June 19, 2017
According to National Sexual Violence Research Center, 20% of women are sexually assaulted while in college. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Safety doesn’t happen by accident

Chris Nichols
June 12, 2017
Mayra Camairgo, 17, center, a Dallas high school student stands on the steps of Dallas City Hall with friends as they protest new immigration laws in Dallas, Texas, Monday, March 27, 2006. (Jeffery Washington/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/KRT)

Ogden communities affirm responsibilities toward immigrants

Chris Nichols
June 5, 2017
Programs are offered to inmates to help reduce criminal recidivism rates, though programs lack availability and funding. (Victor / flickr)

Back behind bars: Recidivism in Utah

Chris Nichols
April 19, 2017
(Source: Tribune News Service)

Student loans: Make it quick and painless

Chris Nichols
April 14, 2017
Students are covered in colored chalk following Colorfest at the Davis Campus on March 30. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Shed a tear for another year: WSUSA year in review

Chris Nichols
April 13, 2017
Students are covered in colored chalk following Colorfest at the Davis Campus on March 30. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Otro año ha pasado: un repaso del año de WSUSA

Chris Nichols
April 13, 2017
Incoming Senate President Parker Hughes accepts his new gavel. (Chris Nichols / The Signpost)

WSUSA Senate passes the baton to next year’s group

Chris Nichols
April 11, 2017
Middle East editor for Newsweek Magazine, Janine di Giovanni spoke at Weber State University about the Syrian conflict on April 4. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Editora de Newsweek habla de Syria

Chris Nichols
April 6, 2017
April 4, Middle East editor for Newsweek Magazine, Janine di Giovanni spoke at Weber State University about the Syrian conflict. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Middle East Newsweek editor spotlights Syrian plight

Chris Nichols
April 6, 2017
Record Store Day, coming April 22, is an anticipated day for music fanatics. (Source: Paul Hudson / flickr)

Drop the needle on Record Store Day

Chris Nichols
April 4, 2017
(Fuente: SketchPort)

WSUSA senado aprueba proyectos de ley para reafirmar sus deberes

Chris Nichols
March 30, 2017
WSUSA Senate approves two bills, discussed in their meeting on March 27. (Source: SketchPort)

WSUSA Senate passes bills to reaffirm duties

Chris Nichols
March 28, 2017

WSUSA Senate passes bills to reaffirm duties

Chris Nichols
March 28, 2017
A group of students work on their homework on campus. A recent WSUSA meeting discussed the 'free hour,' a break from scheduled classes for students to catch up on schoolwork or participate in school activities between classes. (The Signpost Archives)

Struggle of power over a free hour

Chris Nichols
March 26, 2017
The 90s theme dance that happened fall 2016 was a topic for discussion at the latest WSUSA Executive board meeting. (The Signpost Archives)

WSUSA Executive Board evaluates collaborations

Chris Nichols
March 19, 2017
An array of traditional foods from 15 different countries was served at the International Banquet last year. Senate discusses concerns with the upcoming International Banquet, like whether students making or serving food have food handler's permits. (The Signpost Archives)

Senate discusses past concerns with International Banquet

Chris Nichols
March 14, 2017
Moderators Hali McDonald and Charles Bowker, left, and 2017-18 WSUSA President candidates Colt Jarvis, Aulola Moli and David Gibbons participate in the WSUSA President debate in the Shepherd Union atrium on March 13 during executive election week. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Presidential candidates debate issues

Chris Nichols
March 14, 2017
John E. Lindquist stands next to a design plan for Lindquist Hall, a renovation of WSU's Social Science Building. Lindquist donated $5 million for the project. (Source: Weber State University)

Nuevo edificio en Weber State

Chris Nichols
March 12, 2017
John E. Lindquist stands next to a design plan for Lindquist Hall, a renovation of WSU's Social Science Building. Lindquist donated $5 million for the project. (Source: Weber State University)

Weber receives funds to remodel Social Science building

Chris Nichols
March 12, 2017
WSU Students eat at Waldo's Corner Pocket in Fall 2016. WSUSA executives discussed Waldo's Corner for future events in their meeting on Feb. 23. (The Signpost Archives)

Waldo’s Corner Pocket queues up for activities

Chris Nichols
February 24, 2017
Students work or play in the common area of the Student Involvement & Leadership center on Feb. 21, where the WSUSA Senate is suggested to work following their removal from their office space. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

O senado ¿Dónde queda?

Chris Nichols
February 22, 2017
Students work or play in the common area of the Student Involvement & Leadership center on Feb. 21, where the WSUSA Senate is suggested to work following their removal from their office space. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

O Senate, where art thou?

Chris Nichols
February 21, 2017
(Chris Nichols / The Signpost)

Student fee committee debates needs over experience

Chris Nichols
February 21, 2017
Julie Jiyeon Song voices her opinion in the committee meeting. (Chris Nichols / The Signpost)

Student committee chooses responsibility over convenience

Chris Nichols
February 14, 2017
Devan Rogers stands next to his poster about biofuel at the Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair at Weber State University in Spring 2015. WSUSA Senate met to discuss the funding of the science fair on Feb. 13. (The Signpost Archives)

Senate decides to help high school competition

Chris Nichols
February 14, 2017

WSUSA muses over merits of meetings

Chris Nichols
February 14, 2017
Actor Peter Capaldi stars as “Doctor Who." Capaldi has announced that the next season of the show will be his last. (Source: MovieStillsDB)

We need a Doctor now more than ever

Chris Nichols
February 3, 2017
Gente protesta en una vigilia por los refugiados el lunes, 30 de enero de 2017 en Dallas, Texas en Thanksgiving Plaza. (Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Presidente Wight habla contra la orden ejecutiva controversial

Chris Nichols
February 2, 2017
Hundreds protest at a vigil for refugees on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in Dallas, Texas at Thanksgiving Plaza. (Source: Tribune News Service)

WSU President Wight speaks out against controversial exec. order

Chris Nichols
February 1, 2017
Hundreds protest at a vigil for refugees on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in Dallas, Texas at Thanksgiving Plaza. (Source: Tribune News Service)

President Wight speaks out against controversial executive order

Chris Nichols
January 31, 2017
The Student Fee Recommendation Committee listens to presentations at Weber State University on Jan. 27. (Chris Nichols / The Signpost)

Student committee decides dispersal of student fees

Chris Nichols
January 31, 2017
The Student Fee Recommendation Committee listens to presentations at Weber State University on Jan. 27. (Chris Nichols / The Signpost)

Student committee decides dispersal of student fees

Chris Nichols
January 31, 2017
Hudson Kendall of NUAMES stands behind a 3-D printer he built with a mentor in Fall 2014. WSUSA executives discuss involving NUAMES students in more activities. (The Signpost Archives)

WSUSA aims for more events at Davis campus

Chris Nichols
January 29, 2017
Graphic by Samantha VanOrman

Guide to the best bathrooms on campus

Chris Nichols
January 26, 2017
A crowd dressed in purple cheers on the men's basketball team in their first round of the NCAA Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri in Spring 2016. Student executives hold a meeting to discuss Weber Wear Friday and #JustWeber to boost overall school spirit. (The Signpost Archives)

Are #JustWeber and Weber Wear Fridays effective? WSUSA decides

Chris Nichols
January 22, 2017
Gregory Woodfield, Student Body President, directs the WSUSA executive board meeting on Wednesday, Sept 21. Woodfield has been noticeably absent from Senate meetings. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Student senate censures WSUSA president

Chris Nichols
January 11, 2017
Gregory Woodfield, Student Body President, directs the WSUSA executive board meeting on Wednesday, Sept 21. He has been noticeably absent from senate meetings. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

WSUSA Senate voices concerns to president

Chris Nichols
January 8, 2017
Mientras que muchas personas buscan la educación superior, pagarla a menudo es intimidante. (Fuente: Tribune News Service)

Navegar los préstamos estudiantiles

Chris Nichols
January 8, 2017
Mientras que muchas personas buscan la educación superior, pagarla a menudo es intimidante. (Fuente: Tribune News Service)

Navegar los préstamos estudiantiles

Chris Nichols
January 8, 2017
Weber State University's Browning Center hosts multiple renditions of The Nutcracker this December. (Source: Weber State University Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities)

Browning Center goes nuts for ‘Nutcracker’ renditions

Chris Nichols
December 2, 2016

EDM: revolutionary or redundant?

Chris Nichols
November 27, 2016
Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield play at Metallica show at The O2 Arena, London, England. (Source: Kreepin Deth / Wikimedia Commons)

Metallic’eh’: The ’80s were better

Chris Nichols
November 23, 2016
(Source: Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities)

Play within a play within a play? Meta-theater at WSU

Chris Nichols
November 17, 2016
Jeffrey Dean Morgan (left), as Negan, threatens characters in Season 7 of The Walking Dead. (Source: MovieStillsDB)

Does fictional violence influence real violence?

Chris Nichols
November 13, 2016
Red Hot Chili Peppers perform in Amsterdam in Aug. 1989. The Chili Peppers' collaboration with Van Halen in Chickenfoot (Source: Rob C. Croes (ANEFO) / Wikimedia Commons)

Supergroups or supertrash? Well, arguably both

Chris Nichols
November 8, 2016
Concert goers attend shows and whip out their cell phones. "People need to unplug and realize that they're missing their lives,” says Corey Taylor, lead singer of Slipknot. (Source: pixabay.com)

Is the selfie worth angering the crowd, the talent?

Chris Nichols
November 1, 2016
Transform yourself into “serial killer” this Halloween for a cheap costume. (Source: Austin Kirk / flickr)

Halloween, not a hollow-wallet

Chris Nichols
October 27, 2016
Weber State University graduate Tyler Alexander's "The Three Graces" oil on canvas will be displayed on Nov. 4 at Weber State University's Shaw Gallery OMOCA exhibition. (Source: Katie Strader)

Upcoming exhibit paints the face of art

Chris Nichols
October 27, 2016
Ogden Museum of Contemporary Art's (OMOCA) Inaugural Show was held in founder Lara McAllister's, Weber State University graduate, house in Nov. 2015. JP Orquiz, another OMOCA founder, seeks to expand OMOCA through the creation of a magazine that anyone can submit art to. (Source: Ben Chadwick)

New indie art mag accepting all submissions

Chris Nichols
October 25, 2016
Graywhale Entertainment is a local hub for Vinyl, CDs Movies and Games. (The Signpost Archives)

New generation takes vinyl for a spin

Chris Nichols
October 18, 2016
Students come to Davis campus to watch The Hunting Ground, a documentary educating people about sexual assault on Oct. 12. (Tara Carrasco / The Signpost)

Raising awareness on assault

Chris Nichols
October 13, 2016
Laura Jane Grace, lead singer of punk band "Against Me!" came out as transgender in 2012. (Source: Jan Brauer / Wikimedia Commons)

Musicians push fans to change their tune toward LGBT discrimination

Chris Nichols
October 9, 2016
Alice Cooper for President (Source: Ross Halfin / Wikimedia Commons)

Alice Cooper 4 Prez: A troubled man for troubled times.

Chris Nichols
October 4, 2016
Students practice for the upcoming musical theater performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. (Tara Carrasco / The Signpost)

Something to the tune of a spelling bee

Chris Nichols
October 2, 2016
Davis Campus will be hosting “Davis Homecoming Kick-Off: Family Movie Night featuring Finding Dory on Sept 30. (Source: MovieStillsDB)

Homecoming movies set to make a splash with WSU community

Chris Nichols
September 29, 2016
Weber State University students gamble at last year's Homecoming dance. (The Signpost Archives)

Take a Homecoming gamble through Clubs & Orgs Casino Night

Chris Nichols
September 29, 2016
I seek to find the answer to “what are four words that can ruin a date?” (Source: www.pexels.com)

Ruin a date in four words

Chris Nichols
September 27, 2016
Ishion Hutchinson, center, poses with a crowd of poetry slam goers at Booked on 25th on Tuesday, Sept 20. (Source: Jayrod Garrett)

International poet regales book shop crowd

Chris Nichols
September 22, 2016
Mosh pits and Mozart have more in common than most would believe. (Source: Daniel Lin / Wikimedia Commons)

Mosh pits to Mozart

Chris Nichols
September 20, 2016
A couple dances as Mark Chaney Trio plays Jazz at the Station on Wednesday, Sept 14 (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

And all that jazz

Chris Nichols
September 18, 2016
Horror movies... do they make you scream or fall asleep? (Source: www.pexels.com)

Horror movies: screamers or sleepers?

Chris Nichols
September 15, 2016
Cheese-making demonstration at Kitchen Kneads in Ogden. (Chris Nichols / The Signpost)

The kneads of the many

Chris Nichols
September 11, 2016
Source: High Rise PR

Bob Moses to part the red, white and blue sea

Chris Nichols
September 7, 2016
The Utah State University Botanical Center Orchard has about 40 different varieties of grapes. Visitors are invited to sample them as they please. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

What a grape time to be alive

Chris Nichols
September 6, 2016
Bob Moses will be headlining the Rock the Vote concert. Photo credit: Subodh Samudre

Un concierto gratis para promover la votación entre estudiantes universitarios

Chris Nichols
September 6, 2016
The Student Wellness Center, located on the second floor of the Wildcat Center. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Getting Prizes for Getting Massages

Chris Nichols
September 6, 2016
Seth Smith (right) cosplaying as Chris Redfield from Resident Evil. Photo credit: Seth Smith

Nerds rejoice: WSU to host cosplay minicon

Chris Nichols
April 14, 2016
The Special Collections department within Stewart Library to hold “Immigrants at the Crossroads," an exhibit on the lives of Ogden immigrants. (Signpost Archives)

Ogden’s immigrant history on display

Chris Nichols
April 5, 2016
The bulk of NULC

The bulk of NULC

Chris Nichols
March 29, 2016
Weber State University's Garrison Choral Room to hold Utah Opera Young Artists Apprentice Company, as they perform Once Upon a Time on Tuesday, Mar. 22. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Tone, Color, Melody: Opera at Weber

Chris Nichols
March 20, 2016
Alexandria Waltz, lecturer

Posh or Mosh? Lecture on Punk Culture in Southern California

Chris Nichols
March 15, 2016
Local band Hylian

Local band takes first steps into the big leagues

Chris Nichols
March 1, 2016
Weber State's orchestra and choirs came together to perform "Requiem."

Nineteenth century masterpiece brought to life

Chris Nichols
February 23, 2016

A rapper’s delight: hip-hop culture and dance

Chris Nichols
February 16, 2016
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