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The Clothesline Project informs the community that there is violence against women, children, and men. (Israel Campa/The Signpost)

Shedding light on domestic violence

Kierstynn King November 2, 2020

Since 2000, 42 percent of adult homicides in Utah are domestic-violence related, and every year, 80 children across Utah witness the murder or attempted murder of their mother, according to the Utah Domestic...

Shirts line the stairs in the student union building. An orange shirt is painted saying "No means no. Silence means NO." (Kalie Pead/ The Signpost)

Being aware of domestic violence

Kierstynn King October 16, 2019

Throughout October — National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — the WSU Women's Center will display t-shirts in the Shepherd Union atrium as part of The Clothesline Project. The Clothesline...

The community and officers were able to enjoy conversation and food (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Building bridges with barbecue

Francisco Ruiz October 3, 2019

Weber State University graduate Eddie Baxter and the Office of Access and Diversity hosted the fourth annual Eddie’s Barbecue to promote open dialogue between students of color and WSU police. Baxter...

Attendees of the Sister Circle listen as other attendees introduce themselves. (Kalie Pead/ The Signpost)

Feminism is more than just a word

Kierstynn King September 27, 2019

"Feminism is kind of a tricky subject for some people because of the stereotype and how it's portrayed in the media," said Haylee Oyler, a WSU Women's Center education and empowerment assistant. "It's...

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Creating a space where feminism can flourish

Joe Traub October 17, 2018

The Weber State University Women's Center is defining what it means to be a feminist through its "Sister Circle" series, which launched Oct. 15. Over the course of a two-hour discussion, participants...

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