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A reserved parking sign with the disabilities parking logo located at the A1 parking lot. Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

A glimpse into challenges for disabled students

Marisa Nelson
April 18, 2022
Making it to college graduation is so surreal for me. I can't wait to graduate with a bachelor's in Communication. Photo credit: Marisa Nelson

A leap of faith

Marisa Nelson
April 11, 2022
All foods can be classified as either soup, salad, sandwich or ravioli. Photo credit: Grace Haglund

Not-so-Signpost: Food fight

Marisa Nelson
March 31, 2022
Testing center located in the Student Services Building at Weber State University's main campus. Photo credit: Weber State University

Screaming and crying: Just another finals week

Marisa Nelson
December 1, 2021
Students study in the Shepherd Union building at the Ogden campus. Photo credit: Paige Mckinnon

A step toward advanced degrees

Marisa Nelson
November 29, 2021
The Wildcat Express logo on the bus shelter in the Dee Events Center parking lot. Photo credit: Marisa Nelson

OGX spells trouble for campus shuttle

Marisa Nelson
November 15, 2021
The error message that students received on Nov. 9 when trying to register for classes. Photo credit: Marisa Nelson

Trouble with registration

Marisa Nelson
November 9, 2021
Members of the Weber State University Ballet Folklórico group watch a video of a past performance during a community event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Weber State on Sept. 30. Photo credit: Weber State University

A broad look at inclusivity at WSU

Marisa Nelson
October 4, 2021
Members of the Weber State University Ballet Folklórico group watch a video of a past performance during a community event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Weber State on Sept. 30. Photo credit: Weber State University

A broad look at inclusivity at WSU

Marisa Nelson
October 4, 2021

Ein breiter Blick auf Inklusivität an der WSU

Marisa Nelson
October 4, 2021
Students play multi-language scrabble at Translation Week in 2019. Photo courtesy of Aubrey Jones from the Foreign Language Department Photo credit: Aubrey Jones

Localization, translation and interpretation

Marisa Nelson
September 27, 2021
A new ad showing the new name of the BRT, now known as OGX, is featured on the side of a UTA bus. Photo credit: Weber State University

Ogden Express aims to impress

Marisa Nelson
September 27, 2021
The Stewart Library offers many services to students and staff at Weber State University. By Aug. 30 all operations and services will return to a more normal routine in preparation for the fall 2021 semester. Photo credit: Alexander Stuart

Connecting at the Stewart Library

Marisa Nelson
August 27, 2021
From left to right Spencer Lowe, Stephanie Young and Shane Miller prepare to give people their COVID vaccines in the Shepherd Union Building. (Kennedy Robins / The Signpost)

WSU welcomes students back for fall semester. Will it last?

Marisa Nelson
August 27, 2021
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, health officials are urging everyone to get their COVID vaccine. Photo credit: pixabay

Do you know your news? July 27

Marisa Nelson
July 26, 2021
The IRS is hoping to reach more low-income families with its new tax credit that is going to be put in place this week. Photo credit: Pixabay

Do you know your news? July 13

Marisa Nelson
July 12, 2021
Construction has begun in front of the Shepherd Union as an update of the BRT. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

Detours, construction and orange cones on WSU Ogden Campus

Marisa Nelson
June 7, 2021
The statue of Louis F. Moench, who is the founding president of Weber State Academy, now called Weber State University. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Quién es quién en WSU: historia del campus y nombres de edificios

Marisa Nelson
April 19, 2021
Weber State University announces an increase of minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.00 an hour. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Raising the minimum wage for hourly employees

Marisa Nelson
April 19, 2021
Demolition of the Dee Events Center Marquee began in March. This provides space for the new Utah Transit Authority BRT line. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Las obras del BRT continúan progresando

Marisa Nelson
April 19, 2021
View of the new construction from across the duck pond on March 31. Two excavators carve out the future bus route. (Brooklynn Kilgore/The Signpost) Photo credit: Brooklynn Kilgore

Progress on the BRT

Marisa Nelson
April 19, 2021
Iconic Weber State University Bell Tower at the heart of campus. (Brooklynn Kilgore/The Signpost) Photo credit: Brooklynn Kilgore

La historia del icónico campanario Stewart

Marisa Nelson
April 19, 2021
Historic Weber State Bell Tower in the evening sun. (Brooklynn Kilgore/The Signpost) Photo credit: Brooklynn Kilgore

Looking back on the iconic Stewart Bell Tower

Marisa Nelson
April 19, 2021
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Police Blotter April 16

Marisa Nelson
April 14, 2021
A volcano erupted in the biggest explosion yet on the island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean on April 12. Image from Pixabay

Do you know your news? April 13

Marisa Nelson
April 12, 2021
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Police Blotter April 9

Marisa Nelson
April 7, 2021
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Police Blotter April 2

Marisa Nelson
March 31, 2021

Mask mandate stays in place until June 25

Marisa Nelson
March 31, 2021
The Ever Given ship was stuck in the Suez Canal for nearly a week before it was finally dislodged. Image from Google Images

Do you know your news? March 30

Marisa Nelson
March 29, 2021
Police Blotter 3/24

Police Blotter 3/24

Marisa Nelson
March 24, 2021
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Police Blotter 3/17

Marisa Nelson
March 17, 2021
A screenshot from the Weber Podcats website showing their Wildcat logo and their name. Photo credit: Marisa Nelson

The world of the Podcats

Marisa Nelson
March 17, 2021
It is announced that William Angel will serve as the Diversity and Unity VP for 2021-2022 at Weber's got Talent on March 5, 2021. Nikki Dorber/The Signpost

Líderes estudiantiles de WSUSA

Marisa Nelson
March 5, 2021
Ben Ferney takes the win for Weber State University's Student Body President for the 2021-2022 school year. (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

WSUSA student leaders

Marisa Nelson
March 5, 2021
Social distancing and face masks are required at WSU's 2020 graduation. (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

WSU releases plans for 2021 Graduation ceremonies

Marisa Nelson
March 5, 2021
Highlighting WSUPD's reports of the week. Photo credit: Pixaby

Police Blotter 3/3

Marisa Nelson
March 3, 2021
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Police Blotter 02/23

Marisa Nelson
February 22, 2021
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Police Blotter Feb. 16

Marisa Nelson
February 12, 2021
BRT to connect Ogden, WSU and beyond

BRT to connect Ogden, WSU and beyond

Marisa Nelson
February 12, 2021
Do you know your news? Jan. 26

Do you know your news? Jan. 26

Marisa Nelson
January 25, 2021
Another year, another FAFSA

Another year, another FAFSA

Marisa Nelson
January 15, 2021
Do you know your news? Jan. 19

Do you know your news? Jan. 19

Marisa Nelson
January 15, 2021
Vaccines for a community in need thanks to WSU and local health leaders

Vaccines for a community in need thanks to WSU and local health leaders

Marisa Nelson
January 11, 2021
What will another COVID semester look like at WSU?

What will another COVID semester look like at WSU?

Marisa Nelson
January 11, 2021
(Photo by Matt Popovich on Unsplash)

Police blotter 12/1

Marisa Nelson
November 30, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden

Do you know your news? Nov. 24

Marisa Nelson
November 23, 2020
Police blotter Nov. 18

Police blotter Nov. 18

Marisa Nelson
November 18, 2020
(Photo courtesy of Pixbay) Photo credit: Pixaby

Another canceled graduation. What happens now?

Marisa Nelson
November 16, 2020
Seats were situated to allow social distancing, due to Covid-19. (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

Fall 2020 graduation bites the dust

Marisa Nelson
November 12, 2020
Image from Pixabay

Do you know your news? Nov. 10

Marisa Nelson
November 9, 2020

Police blotter

Marisa Nelson
November 9, 2020
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Police blotter Nov. 4

Marisa Nelson
November 5, 2020

State Senate: two uncontested, two not called on election night

Marisa Nelson
November 3, 2020
Spencer Cox will be Utah's next governor after a huge electoral win on Nov. 3 Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Spencer Cox is Utah’s next governor

Marisa Nelson
November 3, 2020
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Do you know your news? Nov. 3

Marisa Nelson
November 2, 2020
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Do you know your news? Oct. 20

Marisa Nelson
October 19, 2020
Women try to balance many roles, but each woman has to figure out her own path. Photo credit: Aubree Eckhardt

The extraordinary role of women

Marisa Nelson
October 19, 2020
(Image from Pixaby)

Police Blotter 10/7

Marisa Nelson
October 7, 2020
An Ogden man was accused of three different crimes at AAMCO on Sept. 30. Image from Pixabay.

Do you know your news? Oct. 6

Marisa Nelson
October 5, 2020
(Photo via Matt Popovich on Unsplash.com)

Police Blotter 9/30

Marisa Nelson
September 30, 2020
At a past homecoming game, shirtless fans show their school spirit, despite the cold and wet conditions of the night. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Home for Homecoming?

Marisa Nelson
September 30, 2020
Students play games for a free T-shirt at the 2019 WSU Block Party. (Robert Lewis / The Signpost) Photo credit: Signpost Archives

ReUp-ing education

Marisa Nelson
September 30, 2020
Image from Pixabay

Do you know your news? Sept. 29

Marisa Nelson
September 28, 2020

Shaking hands with potential employers through Handshake

Marisa Nelson
September 16, 2020
Wildfires have devastated the West Coast over the past month. Photo credit: Pixabay

Do you know your news?

Marisa Nelson
September 14, 2020
Trees snapped in half and were blown around be the wind. (BriElle Harker / The Signpost)

2020 continues to interrupt schools with ongoing wind storm

Marisa Nelson
September 9, 2020
Pixabay

Do you know your news? Sept. 1

Marisa Nelson
August 31, 2020
The Atrium inside Lampros Hall is set up for students to study as part of the new SEATS program. (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

Reserving SEATS this semester on campus

Marisa Nelson
August 26, 2020
A look into the new "normal" when going back to class in the midst of a global pandemic. Photo credit: Pexels

Critical information for students returning to campus

Marisa Nelson
August 22, 2020
Black Scholars United brings together Black students to get them involved in the campus community. (WSU Archives).

Enriching campus with clubs and orgs for minority groups

Marisa Nelson
August 22, 2020
The most essential school supply for all students in the year 2020: face masks. Photo credit: flickr

You thought college was hard? Try doing it during a pandemic!

Marisa Nelson
August 22, 2020
COVID-19 cases have been on the rise throughout the U.S. over the past several weeks, resulting in 2.7 million cases nationally. (Pexels)

Do you know your news?

Marisa Nelson
July 20, 2020

Difficult but necessary conversations

Marisa Nelson
July 20, 2020

Do you know your news?

Marisa Nelson
July 20, 2020

Daycare on campus during coronavirus

Marisa Nelson
July 20, 2020
Tik Tok is in danger of being banned by the U.S. Government because of its ties to China. (Pixabay).

News Quiz 7/13

Marisa Nelson
July 12, 2020

Professor Scott Senjo resigns a second time

Marisa Nelson
July 1, 2020

Do you know your news?

Marisa Nelson
June 18, 2020
A Black Lives Matter protest takes place on the steps of the Ogden/Weber Municipal Building in Ogden, Utah on May 30. (Francia Benson).

Do you know your news? June 2

Marisa Nelson
May 31, 2020
Social distancing guidelines for high risk communities. (Image credit: Schriever Air Force Base)

Low risk precautions for WSU

Marisa Nelson
May 30, 2020
WSU moves to moderate-risk stage regarding COVID-19. (Pixabay).

WSU keeps moderate risk precautions

Marisa Nelson
May 25, 2020
Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Walking through a FAFSA wonderland

Marisa Nelson
April 6, 2020
Photo credit: Aubree Eckhardt

In the hot zone: A grocery worker during Covid-19

Marisa Nelson
April 1, 2020
Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash

News Quiz 3/16

Marisa Nelson
March 13, 2020
Each Crystal Crest Awards ceremony is put on at a bigger scale than the last. This year, students will be celebrated for their excellence in service, academics, and more. (Photo courtesy of WSU)

Annual honoring of distinguished members of Weber

Marisa Nelson
February 26, 2020
(Photo by Matt Popovich on Unsplash.com)

Police blotter 2/28

Marisa Nelson
February 26, 2020
A man is escorted out of the ship on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance. The Anthem of the Seas docked in New Jersey early Friday. The coronavirus screening is being ordered as a precaution after passengers became ill. Friday, February 7, 2020. Bayonne, NJ USA

News Quiz 2/10

Marisa Nelson
February 7, 2020
Jacqueline Auffant and Armando Zubia, representatives for Focus Services, look to recruit Weber State students at the Spring Career and Internship Fair held on Tuesday at WSU's main campus. (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

Pursuing a career with personality

Marisa Nelson
February 1, 2020
Changing our mental environment with Dr. Stuart Slavin

Changing our mental environment with Dr. Stuart Slavin

Marisa Nelson
January 25, 2020
David Brooks delivered a message of love, generosity and community during the speech he gave for WSU's Browing Presents! series. (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

Discussions with David Brooks

Marisa Nelson
January 16, 2020
A Reaper drone like the one that fired on Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. (Dreamstime/TNS)

News Quiz 1/13

Marisa Nelson
January 11, 2020
Weber State University's new Dean for the John B. Goddard School of Business, Matthew Mouritsen. (WSU Archives)

Goddard School of Business welcomes dean Mouritsen

Marisa Nelson
January 9, 2020
Students, staff, faculty and Weber State community members climb Mt. Ogden for the annual homecoming hike on October 5, 2019. Photo by Weber State University

Q&A with President Brad Mortensen

Marisa Nelson
January 4, 2020
Booths representing a variety of companies and career opportunities offer attendees information along with candy, cards or branded merchandise. (Joshua Wineholt / Signpost Archives)

Can we get a job? Yes, we can

Marisa Nelson
November 28, 2019
Each of the Angel Tree cards that are hanging on the Christmas tree in the CCEL office correspond to a recipient of the program's holiday donations. (Kalie Pead/ The Signpost)

Giving for a better Christmas

Marisa Nelson
November 28, 2019
There was a turnout of girls from the ages 12 and above (Israel Campa / The Signpost) Photo credit: Israel Campa

Inspiring Girls: Careers that require passion and risk.

Marisa Nelson
November 21, 2019
( Karen Valdez/ The Signpost)

PR student of the year brings broader purpose to Brent Taylor Foundation

Marisa Nelson
November 15, 2019
Students gather at University Village to play video games for the annual Extra Life Game-a-thon to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals ( Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

Gaming for ‘Fun’ds

Marisa Nelson
November 8, 2019
(Photo credit: Shianne Johnson)

Tools for better brain health

Marisa Nelson
October 25, 2019
University President Brad Mortensen, sixth from the left, and university officials break ground for the new Outdoor Recreation and Welcome Center (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center begins construction

Marisa Nelson
October 10, 2019
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