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Wildcats take photo on the beach after victory in the Advanced Large Co-Ed Division I Grand National Championship

Spirit Squad crushes competition

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor
April 13, 2023
North Carolina's Brendan Haywood struggles to get by Weber State's Eddie Gill (4) and Andy Jensen in Weber's 76-74 victory Thursday, March 11, 1999.

Opinión: la receta para un equipo exitoso del Big Sky March Madness

Nathanael Stout and Simon Mortensen
April 4, 2023
Wildcat center Alex Tew drives inside against Idaho forward John Harge. Tew leads the team in blocks with 14 this season.

Senior night victory over the Vandals

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor
February 28, 2023
Weber State University's forward Andrew Gorges shoots against Utah State University's defense. Gorges has played in 35 games this season.

Hockey hits the mark

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor
February 23, 2023
Weber State wins 2022 Big Sky Softball Tournament.

Opinion: Sweethearts and sweet tarts: Wildcat athletics moments of 2022

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor
February 14, 2023
Wildcat guard Steven Verplancken Jr. shoots a contested jumper.

Opinion: Looking to Montana Matchups

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor
February 9, 2023
The WSU hockey team lined up for the National Anthem before playing on Sept. 16, 2022.

[Photo] El hockey golpea fuerte: la WSU gana cuatro y pierde uno

Nathanael Stout, Traductor
January 26, 2023
The WSU hockey team lined up for the National Anthem before playing on Sept. 16, 2022.

[Photo] Hockey hits hard: WSU wins four, loses one

Collyn Cowles, Reporter
January 26, 2023
Weber State offensive coordinator Mickey Mental taking photos for WSU.

Going Mental for football

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor
January 17, 2023
Weber State offensive coordinator Mickey Mental taking photos for WSU.

Mentalizado para el fútbol

Marianna Lopez Luritta and Simon Mortensen
January 17, 2023
The WSU hockey team lines up before they play on Sept. 16, 2022.

[Photo] A spotlight on Simmons

Collyn Cowles, Reporter
January 10, 2023
Wildcats Sherwin Lavaka #13, Simote Lokotui #56 and LJ Anderson #32 walking onto the football field during their game against Montana State on Oct. 15, 2021.

Opinion: Weber State vs. Montana State: The good, the bad and the ugly

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
December 1, 2022
Weber State against Idaho State at their football game on Nov. 12.

A merciless match

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
November 15, 2022
The sun went down moments before Weber State’s homecoming matchup against Eastern Washington. The Wildcats beat the Eagles 45–21 on Oct. 8.

Opinion: Tiered ranking of Big Sky football

Emily Miller and Simon Mortensen
October 13, 2022
WSU and UVU players going after a hockey puck. (Simon Mortensen/ The Signpost)

[Photo] Weber hockey melts under pressure

Collyn Cowles, Reporter
September 20, 2022
Dontay Bassett goes for a layup against the Montana Griz.

Dunks and downfalls of men’s basketball

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
September 8, 2022
Safety position, Desmond Williams.

Captain of a new crew

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
September 8, 2022
LIbero/Outside Hitter, Makayla Sorensen.

Q&A with Volleyball Vets

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
August 29, 2022
Josh Davis finds an opening and stays ahead of the defenders. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

The future of FCS

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
July 20, 2022
Eric Duft poses for a photo for Weber State Athletics. (WSU Athletics)

Running without Rahe

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
July 20, 2022
Weber State preparing to play against Northern Colorado on Nov. 20, 2021.

Opinion: Opportunities and obstacles of Big Sky Football

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
July 18, 2022
Hailey Price bumps a soccer ball off her head during a game against UNC in 2021.

Opinion: Strengths and shortcomings of women’s soccer

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
July 11, 2022
WSU defends against CSUN's Nicole Nevarez.

Opinion: The ups and downs of Big Sky volleyball

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
June 27, 2022
Weber State wins 2022 Big Sky Softball Tournament.

Reflecting on success and preparing for more

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
June 13, 2022
Faith Hoe running back to the batter's box after hitting a baseball with her bat.

The end of a historic season

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor
June 6, 2022
Faith Hoe hits a home-run.

Sac State shutout

Simon Mortensen, Assistant sports editor
May 17, 2022
One building on campus has a roof that is nearly covered with solar panels. Photo credit: Summer Muster

Shining a light on solar power

Simon Mortensen
April 18, 2022
Many have found the H.I. 11 bill as discriminatory, including the president of Weber State's Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Morgan Phelps. Photo credit: Star Neil

H.B. 11: The battle over inclusion and fairness

Simon Mortensen
April 13, 2022
Mickey Mental is the newest addition to Weber State University's coaching staff for the football team. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

It’s now a Mental game

Simon Mortensen
April 6, 2022
Weber State Quidditch tryouts will be held on April 31 at 3 a.m. Photo credit: Star Neil

Not-so-Signpost: A league of his own: An interview with a quidditch legend

Simon Mortensen
March 31, 2022
Weber State University's women's basketball team attempts to grab a basketball from Montana State players before they make a point. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Far from a win

Simon Mortensen
March 13, 2022
Jadyn Matthews reaches to grab a basketball falling after being thrown at the basketball hoop. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

A series of fortunate events

Simon Mortensen
March 13, 2022
Yuuna Ukita twisting her arm around in order to achieve hitting the tennis ball she just hit. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Making a racket with tennis

Simon Mortensen
February 23, 2022
The MLB shutdown was meant to put urgency in reaching a compromise.

Opinion: The MLB ripple effect

Simon Mortensen
February 18, 2022
Eric Nancollas gets ready to take the puck. Photo credit: WSU Hockey

Tournament turmoil

Simon Mortensen
February 14, 2022
Wildcat center Dontay Basset, 21, jumps to make the basket against the Bobcats (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Gearing up for a weekend of games

Simon Mortensen
February 9, 2022
Weber State's Koby McEwen pushes against Idaho State's defense. (Weber State Athletics)

A Thunderbird throwdown

Simon Mortensen
January 26, 2022
Offensive coordinator Matt Hammer is leaving Weber State after two years with the program. (Weber State University)

Hammer’s last swing

Simon Mortensen
January 24, 2022
Wildcat Jadyn Matthews takes the jump against Idaho State for possession. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

Riding a wave of wins

Simon Mortensen
January 19, 2022
Staying away from Idaho players, Zahir Porter dribbles the basketball toward Weber State players. Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

Starting the semester with a win

Simon Mortensen
January 14, 2022
The Wildcats huddle together at the mound as the game gets ready to begin. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

Getting back in the swing of things

Simon Mortensen
January 10, 2022
Weber State's Volleyball team celebrates a play during the NIVC post-season tournament. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

Postseason powerhouse

Simon Mortensen
December 6, 2021
Nakilah Johnson, 34 goes in for a 2-point basket on Nov. 9 as the WSU women's basketball team hosts North Dakota for their opening game in Ogden. Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Women’s basketball gobbled up by UC Davis

Simon Mortensen
November 29, 2021
Dillon Jones looks up at the basket preparing to make a shot. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

Men’s basketball blazes to undefeated record

Simon Mortensen
November 29, 2021
Dillon Jones tries to get past a crowd of Duquesne players to shoot the ball. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

Dribbling past the Duquesne Dukes

Simon Mortensen
November 17, 2021
Weber State's Daryn Hickok, 21, fights her way to the basket in the Nov. 9 game at WSU against North Dakota. Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Starting off hot with some good shots

Simon Mortensen
November 10, 2021
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