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Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) skates with the puck ahead of Arizona Coyotes right wing Dylan Guenther (11) during the second period of an NHL game, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Dallas.

OPINION: NHL to the 801

Collyn Cowles, Section Editor April 16, 2024

In a monumental shift for the NHL, the Arizona Coyotes bid farewell to the Valley of the Sun, setting their sights on the snow-capped peaks of Salt Lake City. The decision, finalized amidst a whirlwind...

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News Quiz 4/11

Brisa Odenthal, Section Editor April 11, 2024

QUESTIONS: 1. Arizona’s Supreme Court upheld the state’s decision to repeal an abortion bill from which year? A. 1796 B. 1864 C. 2003 D. 1964 2. Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa released the lead...

Brackets for the 2021 NCAA mens basketball tournament.

NCAA March Madness: Men’s Final Four inbound

Collyn Cowles, Section Editor April 9, 2024

The Final Four of the 2024 Men's March Madness tournament is set with a diverse mix of teams with compelling storylines and distinct paths to the pinnacle of college basketball. Let's dive deeper into...

Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2) makes a catch in the outfield for an out during the seventh inning of an MLB game on opening day against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Loan Depot Park in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

OPINION: A spectacular start to the MLB season

Collyn Cowles, Sports Editor April 2, 2024

On March 28 it was Opening Day in Major League Baseball, a day that always carries a special aura, signaling the beginning of a new chapter filled with hope, excitement and endless possibilities. And true...

Makayla Donahoo prepares to scoop up the softball in the April 2022 softball season.

Keeping up with Wildcat softball

Collyn Cowles, Sports Editor February 8, 2024

Wildcat Softball finished the 2023 season with a 13–32 overall record and a 6–9 Big Sky Conference record. The season ended on May 10 with an 11–7 defeat to Portland State University in the Big Sky...

Weber State University Offensive Line, Ethan Atagi #66, has been a part of the WSU football team since he began as a freshman and has earned All-Big Sky honors.

A legacy of excellence: WSU’s graduating football players

Collyn Cowles, Section Editor November 28, 2023

As the curtain falls on their collegiate football careers, Weber State University's graduating players leave behind a legacy of dedication, skill and triumph. Among these accomplished athletes are Hayden...

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Transgender youth are being mistreated across the country

Windsor Moore, Contributor April 18, 2023

Since 2020, state legislatures across the United States have taken aim at transgender youth, passing law after law to limit gender-affirming resources and care necessary to their transition. In 2020,...

Utah’s teenage suicide rate increases

Utah’s teenage suicide rate increases

Kenna Gough, Contributor January 10, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing harmful thoughts, please seek help. Help is available at 1-800-273-8255, 801-587-3000 or https://988lifeline.org. Utah’s teenage suicide...

Davonte Neals mug shot taken at Bannock Detention Center located in Bannock County, Idaho. (Bannock Detention Center)

Murder charge clouds ISU

Emily Miller, Sports editor July 20, 2022

One month after Charlie Ragle was hired as head coach for the Idaho State University football program, assistant coach DaVonte’ Neal was added to the ISU coaching staff. Four months after Neal was...

The Colorado River’s Upper Basin Water Supply has decreased from 4.5 million acre-feet per year to below 2 million, and the deficit is 35% from where it was when the 20th century began, according to the Utah Rivers Council. Photo credit: Grace Haglund

Utah’s water: Decisions now, consequences later

Alec Cipollini April 18, 2022

The drought in Utah didn't give any favors in 2022, and it will continue to worsen if nothing is done to stop global warming and the handling of how water is distributed in the state, advocates and experts...

Jaden Hewes is originally from Alaska and started playing hockey at two years old. Photo credit: WSU Hockey

Who’s Hewes?

Jace Cook November 15, 2021

Jaden Hewes, who plays center for Weber State hockey, is making a name for himself with the Wildcats. According to the American Collegiate Hockey Association website, Hewes scored 10 goals in his first...

LGBTQ+ pride flags line the entrances to Weber State University on March 26. Photo credit: Weber State University

Encircle creates connections for the LGBTQ community

Ally Nelson April 12, 2021

LGBTQ youth are three times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers. Forty-eight percent of transgender adults reported having made a suicide attempt, according to Encircle’s...

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