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Building 5 in University Village against the blue skies. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Creating an on-campus community at a commuter school

Harrison Epstein
April 18, 2019
Weber State senior Hailey Burton brought this poster to her sit-in protesting the posters (Harrison Epstein/The Signpost)

The latest case of race disgrace at WSU

Harrison Epstein
April 10, 2019
Ballot bug patched on first day of voting

Ballot bug patched on first day of voting

Harrison Epstein
March 12, 2019
Four students vie for WSUSA presidency

Four students vie for WSUSA presidency

Harrison Epstein
February 27, 2019
Investigative journalist Ronan Farrow gives a speech and then a Q&A. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Ronan Farrow give long-awaited speech at WSU

Harrison Epstein
January 20, 2019
Democrat Jenny Wilson making her first visit to Weber State (Harrison Epstein/The Signpost)

Democrat Jenny Wilson makes campaign stop at WSU

Harrison Epstein
October 3, 2018
13 Reasons Why season 2 (Netflix)

“13 Reasons Why” You shouldn’t watch this

Harrison Epstein
July 3, 2018
Members of The Signpost editorial staff pose with their awards. (The Signpost)

Signpost celebrates superiority

Harrison Epstein
April 18, 2018
(Signpost Archives)

An ode to Weber State athletes

Harrison Epstein
April 13, 2018
Taron Johnson performs cornerback drills as one of the multiple drills players took part in for Pro Day on Mar 28. Photo credit: Chloe Walker

WSU seniors compete for NFL opportunity

Harrison Epstein
April 4, 2018
Pop up dummy used in training stands on the sidelines of Stewart Stadium. (Signpost Archives)

The magnificent seven

Harrison Epstein
March 28, 2018
Larryn Brooks, guard for the Wildcats, looks for an opening to drive to the basket. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

’Cats claw Tigers, prepare for Bears

Harrison Epstein
March 16, 2018
Senior Larryn Brooks attempts to get past Idaho State player Brooke Blair during the quarterfinal game of the Big Sky Championship. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Big Sky records broken by Wildcats

Harrison Epstein
March 11, 2018
Junior Brekkott Chapman attempts to shoot an hop while being blocked by two UNC players. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

WSU men take first exit off the Road to Reno

Harrison Epstein
March 11, 2018
Junior Jaiamoni-Coleman leaps to shoot a basket during the Big Sky Champiosnhop quarterfinal against Idaho State. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Wildcats fall to Bengals in overtime in Big Sky Conference quarterfinals

Harrison Epstein
March 8, 2018
Point Guard Jerrick Harding attempts to get past Sac State defense to shoot a basket during the game. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

All eyes on the road to Reno

Harrison Epstein
February 23, 2018
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The XFL rises from the annals of history

Harrison Epstein
February 15, 2018
Coach Rahe working at Subway as part of Coaches vs. Cancer, on January 22. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

From the sideline to the sandwich line

Harrison Epstein
January 24, 2018
Kris Van Wyk in an eye formation awaiting the serve of his doubles partner Stefan Cooper. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

WSU tennis opens 2018 on top

Harrison Epstein
January 17, 2018
Guard Ricky Nelson, Center, jumps for a layup. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Wildcats drop Thunderbirds from top to bottom

Harrison Epstein
January 10, 2018
Jerrick Harding moving through defenders down the court. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Wildcats hit the court between semesters

Harrison Epstein
January 5, 2018
Jerrick Harding looking to pass the ball. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Harding shines as Wildcats fall to Cougars in inaugural Beehive Classic

Harrison Epstein
December 10, 2017
(Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Revenge: Wildcats take down Thunderbirds in FCS playoffs

Harrison Epstein
December 3, 2017
Weber State celebrates with the Big Sky Championship trophy after beating Idaho State (Abby Van Ess) Photo credit: Abby Van Ess

Wildcats take on Leathernecks in FCS Playoffs

Harrison Epstein
November 19, 2017
Wildcats sharpen claws ahead of new season

Wildcats sharpen claws ahead of new season

Harrison Epstein
November 9, 2017
Cantwell concussed in Beehive Bowl beatdown

Cantwell concussed in Beehive Bowl beatdown

Harrison Epstein
October 18, 2017
Emma Stone in 'Battle of the Sexes' (Fox Searchlight)

King and Riggs reunite on the big screen

Harrison Epstein
October 6, 2017
(Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

The day I leapt for the stars and reached the bottom of the net: A tryout story

Harrison Epstein
September 29, 2017
Snow covered town of Boise Idaho (Charles Knowles / Flickr)

Big Sky Basketball bounds to Boise

Harrison Epstein
September 18, 2017
(Weber State Athletics)

Wildcats poach Tigers coach

Harrison Epstein
September 15, 2017
Fans show support for the people of Houston dealing with the effects of Hurricane Harvey during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. The Astros are using the Tampa Bay Rays' home park due to flooding in Houston. (Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

When disaster strikes, sports fight back

Harrison Epstein
September 8, 2017
Head Coach Randy Rahe fists bumps to his team as he cuts down the net. (Signpost Archives)

Big ’Cats of Weber

Harrison Epstein
September 1, 2017
(Signpost Archives)

Cats vs. Dogs: Weber State to kick off football season

Harrison Epstein
August 31, 2017
(wikimedia)

The other side of WSU athletics: intramurals

Harrison Epstein
August 27, 2017
(Photo Courtesy: Weber State Athletics)

Wildcats break records, make history in postseason run

Harrison Epstein
August 11, 2017
Davion Berry (15) looks to pass the ball Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea for The Basketball Tournament

Wildcats reunite in the desert for annual tournament

Harrison Epstein
July 17, 2017
Junior guard Jeremy Senglin drives into the lane against the BYU defense. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Wildcat athletes begin their careers around the world

Harrison Epstein
July 3, 2017
Ellie Child caps off elite Wildcat career

Ellie Child caps off elite Wildcat career

Harrison Epstein
June 12, 2017
Photo Courtesy: Robert Casey

Wildcats make postseason history against Broncos, Aggies

Harrison Epstein
May 19, 2017

A Weber State great on and off the court

Harrison Epstein
April 14, 2017
Sophomore Yarden Danan will be transferring to Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. (The Signpost Archives)

Roster shakeup leaves ’Cats looking forward

Harrison Epstein
April 9, 2017
Annika Merritt and Tigger bond at the public adoption. (Harrison Epstein / The Signpost)

’Cats support cats at animal adoption

Harrison Epstein
April 9, 2017

’Cats end college careers with public job interviews

Harrison Epstein
April 4, 2017
The fan section cheers on WSU football team in Homecoming Game 2015. (The Signpost Archives)

Bleeding purple from the stands

Harrison Epstein
April 2, 2017
(Fuente: Pixabay)

Utah define un nuevo limite de alcohol

Harrison Epstein
March 30, 2017
(Source: Pixabay.com)

Taking the ‘buzz’ out of the Beehive state

Harrison Epstein
March 28, 2017
Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono celebrates his team's win with Phil Booth and Mikal Bridges on Monday, April 4, 2016, at NRG Stadium in Houston. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Let’s dance: 68 teams, 67 games and one belle of the ball

Harrison Epstein
March 12, 2017
Deeshyra Thomas, #2, looks for a pass to a teammate in a game against University of Idaho on Feb. 25. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Victory slips from ‘Cats claws

Harrison Epstein
February 26, 2017
Joel Bolomboy goes for the three during the second half of the game against Xavier during his senior year at WSU on March 18. (The Signpost Archives)

Bolomboy represents Wildcats at All-Star weekend

Harrison Epstein
February 23, 2017
Senior linebacker Tre'von Johnson, #23, is entering this year's NFL draft. (Source: Weber State Athletics)

’Cats up for NFL Draft

Harrison Epstein
February 17, 2017
Closing campus for a snow day takes much planning because it affects Weber State's other campuses as well. (The Signpost Archives)

’Snow reason to close campus

Harrison Epstein
February 15, 2017
(Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

WSU welcomes cubs into the fold

Harrison Epstein
February 5, 2017
Emily Drake, #20, attempts a basket against University of Northern Colorado on Jan. 21. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Wildcats struggle against top-ranked Bears

Harrison Epstein
January 22, 2017
President Barack Obama holds a personalized team jersey presented to him by Los Angeles Lakers guards Kobe Bryant, center, and Derek Fisher, left, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring the 2009 NBA basketball champions, Jan. 25, 2010. (Source: Lawrence Jackson / Wikimedia Commons)

Athletes split on newly elected president

Harrison Epstein
January 19, 2017
Clemson Tigers celebrate their 35-31 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Orange is the new champion

Harrison Epstein
January 12, 2017
Sophomore Yarden Danan scored 11 points against Montana State University. (Source: Weber State Athletics)

Wildcats split conference play opening weekend

Harrison Epstein
January 10, 2017
Dusty Baker, #25, plays against Black Hills State in the Wildcats' first home game of the season on Nov. 5. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Athletes of the Week

Harrison Epstein
December 2, 2016
Guard Yarden Danan forces her way between two Westminster players Nov. 22. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Wildcats continue historic start to season

Harrison Epstein
November 27, 2016
Forward Zak Tollett takes the puck into the University of Colorado's territory Nov. 18. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Teddy bears fly for charity, Wildcats rise to victory

Harrison Epstein
November 20, 2016
Rocky Marciano (Fuente: Mohamed Said Momo)

Del campo de juego al campo de batalla

Harrison Epstein
November 13, 2016
Rocky Marciano (Source: Mohamed Said Momo)

From the playing field to the battlefield

Harrison Epstein
November 10, 2016
Senior Deeshyra Thomas guards a player from Montana Western in hopes to stop her from passing or shooting during Monday night's game against Montana Western. (Tara Carrasco / The Signpost)

’Cats best ’Dogs in exhibition bout

Harrison Epstein
November 8, 2016
Senior Kyndahl Hill and sophomore Zachary Braxton scrimmage in the Purple and White game at the Dee Events Center on Oct. 19. (Tara Carrasco / The Signpost)

‘Cats fight at Purple and White

Harrison Epstein
October 23, 2016
Harrison Epstein speaks on ancestry and Judaism. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Through Jewish Eyes

Harrison Epstein
October 13, 2016
Emmanuel Pooler, #24, running back for Weber State University's football team. (Source: Weber State Athletics)

Athlete of the Week

Harrison Epstein
October 13, 2016
(Photo Illustration by Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Wildcats locked and loaded for homecoming showdown

Harrison Epstein
October 6, 2016
Taylor Hintze, Weber State Football Kicker / Punter. (Source: Weber State Athletics)

Athletes of the Week

Harrison Epstein
September 29, 2016
Danielle Craft, Zharia Hale, Payton Whitmore, Dominique Williams and Gina O'Brien (left to right) are the five incoming freshmen for Weber State's women's basketball team. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

New blood hits the court

Harrison Epstein
September 27, 2016
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow winds up to make a throw from the outfield at USC's Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles to showcase his skills at a private baseball tryout on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Can Tebow make it as a quarter-outfielder?

Harrison Epstein
September 20, 2016
(Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Wildcat softball opens fall season 2-0

Harrison Epstein
September 18, 2016
Tanisha Langston falls to her knees for the dig during the third set in a game against NAU last season. The volleyball team continues to be undefeated this season following their game against The Citadel. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Sports Brief 9/12/2016

Harrison Epstein
September 11, 2016
The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, right, is congratulated by Brian McCann in front of Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez after Judge hit a two-run home run in the second inning on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

The month of dreams begins for the MLB

Harrison Epstein
September 8, 2016
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) stops to sign autographs after the afternoon practice at Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Injuries cripple careers

Harrison Epstein
September 6, 2016
Davion Berry

Wildcat grads break into the major leagues

Harrison Epstein
August 28, 2016
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Weber takes Las Vegas

Harrison Epstein
July 25, 2016
Damian Lillard is hugged by a teammate in a game against Utah State University in Fall 2011. (Signpost Archives)

Forever a Wildcat

Harrison Epstein
July 18, 2016
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) in the second quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Oracle Arena on May 16, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

The decision 2.0

Harrison Epstein
July 11, 2016
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) holds up the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

All hail the King

Harrison Epstein
June 20, 2016
Weber State wildcat fans show off their support at a football game.

I bleed, you bleed, we all bleed purple

Harrison Epstein
April 19, 2016
Junior Katelyn Robinson gets a slice of the ball during the Saturday afternoon game against Idaho State. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Wildcats take two against Bengals

Harrison Epstein
April 17, 2016
Kobe Bryant plays his last game as a Los Angeles Laker, on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, against the Utah Jazz. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Farewell, Kobe

Harrison Epstein
April 14, 2016

‘Kick It’ preview

Harrison Epstein
April 12, 2016
Todd Fought, senior, reaches for a well-hit ball during a previous game against Montana State (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Wildcats take down Bengals

Harrison Epstein
April 12, 2016
The Wildcats get pumped before the game against the Ragin' Cajuns of the University of Louisiana - Lafayette. Photo credit: Gabriel Cerritos

Wildcats can’t handle Ragin’ Cajuns

Harrison Epstein
April 7, 2016

Sports Brief 4/8/16

Harrison Epstein
April 7, 2016
The Wildcats cheer on thr runners coming in after a homerun was hit during the game on April 1. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Wildcats sweep Bears at home

Harrison Epstein
April 3, 2016
Weber state students and fans showing their support to their team. Photo credit: Emily Ferguson

Why I’m a Wildcat fan

Harrison Epstein
April 2, 2016
The boys team up to take down a BYU player during the Mar 19 game against BYU. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

WSU rugby squashed by BYU

Harrison Epstein
March 25, 2016
Brittney Dunbar dives to recover a ball poked away by a USC Upstate defender. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Wildcats advance to the WBI championship game

Harrison Epstein
March 25, 2016
Weber State women's basketball, pre-game, during the national athlem. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

‘Salt Lake City Sniper’ drops 24

Harrison Epstein
March 22, 2016
Freshman Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman dives to save the ball from a Portland State player during the game on March 7. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

‘Cats pillage Vikings, but Vandals sneak past in overtime

Harrison Epstein
March 13, 2016
The crowd cheers on the Wildcats during the Big Sky Tournament. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

The Stands Perspective

Harrison Epstein
March 13, 2016
The Wildcats bench cheers on their teammates on the floor. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Senglin’s heroics drive Wildcats to championship game

Harrison Epstein
March 12, 2016
Freshman Juwan Williams (left), Freshman Cody John, Freshman Jeremiah Jefferson (middle) and Freshman Jordan Dallas (right) celebrate Wildcats regaining their lead on Portland State. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Wildcats narrowly avoid loss to Vikings in men’s basketball quarterfinals

Harrison Epstein
March 11, 2016
Senior Brittney Dunbar drives the ball through Portland State defense to shoot a hop during the game. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Wildcats down Vikings in First Playoff Appearance Since 2007

Harrison Epstein
March 9, 2016
Freshman McKay Cannon rushes for the basket during the Montana game Saturday. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

‘Cats slay Grizzlies, reign No. 1

Harrison Epstein
March 3, 2016
Junior Deeshyra Thomas runs the ball past a Southern Utah player during the game on Feb. 18. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Wildcats down Thunderbirds

Harrison Epstein
February 21, 2016
Weber State retired the jersey of Bruce Collins who is still Weber State's career leading scorer. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Former WSU basketball star honored with jersey retirement

Harrison Epstein
February 16, 2016

Gina Okoye a Wildcat for Life

Harrison Epstein
February 16, 2016
Left Wing Koda Coleman scores a goal during the thrid period of the game against BYU. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Wildcats take third in Wasatch Cup

Harrison Epstein
January 31, 2016
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