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Educational books about black history, racism and mental health, are lined up in the window of the Black Cultural Center.

First Black History Month with the BCC

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor February 20, 2024

Even though we’re already more than halfway done with Black History Month, Weber State University’s Black Cultural Center is far from done celebrating its first official Black History Month since its...

Sign in Shepard Union stating, "What will [it] take for black students [to] have true equity on this."

Black cultural center sparks campus conversation

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor September 5, 2023

On Aug. 29, posters appeared on what will be Weber State University’s Black Cultural Center on the second floor of the Shepherd Union calling out the university’s alleged unequal treatment of Black...

Tammy Nguyen, WSU's new executive director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, discussing the timeline of the new cultural centers at Weber State University.

CBCE: La lucha por la equidad

Nathanael Stout and Gretel Monjar March 23, 2023

Los centros de pertenencia y participación cultural de la universidad Weber State realizaron las primeras dos reuniones de su tour de escuchar el 20 y 21 de marzo. El progreso de implementación de los...

Tammy Nguyen, WSU's new executive director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, discussing the timeline of the new cultural centers at Weber State University.

CBCE: The fight for equity

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter March 23, 2023

Weber State University’s Centers for Belonging and Cultural Engagement held the first two meetings of their Listening Tour on March 20 and 21. Progress in implementing the centers is continuing since...

Black resistance: Fred Hampton Jr. visits WSU

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter February 28, 2023

On Feb. 22, Fred Hampton Jr. came to Weber State University to speak to students and faculty on Black Resistance, as part of WSU’s Black History Month. Hampton Jr. is the president and chairman of...

Influential Black figures in Ogden’s history

Megan Swann, Reporter February 7, 2023

Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to add extra emphasis to the achievements and struggles of African Americans in U.S. history. Ogden’s history is filled with many influential...

An online petition went up online on Nov. 12 advocating for an LGBTQ senate position on Weber State University’s Student Association. Photo credit: Weber State University

Petitioning for more diverse leadership

Lissete Landaverde November 17, 2021

An online petition went live on Nov. 12 advocating for an LGBTQ senate position on Weber State University's Student Association. The petition was posted on social media and was sent to professors to share...

University President Brad Mortensen and Executive Director of Marketing and Communication John Kowalewski Photo credit: Marisa Nelson

Conversing toward a change in campus climate

Jennifer Greenlee November 5, 2021

Following the protest on Nov. 4, University President Brad Mortensen scheduled an impromptu meeting on Nov. 5 in the Diversity and Inclusion Center with protestors and campus diversity leaders and advocates....

Peaceful protestors gather June 6, 2020, to stand together for the Black Lives Matter movement. Photo credit: Sarah Earnshaw

Inclusion can only be acquired through true improvement

Raymond Lucas April 21, 2021

In this country, each state has a reputation that may or may not be fair, but Utah is viewed as a seat of racism, and it’s up to the Beehive state to change that. On Feb. 5, Emily Anderson of the...

Black-owned barbershops offer members of the community a welcoming, respectful environment. Photo credit: Lindz Kanger

Black-barber influence

Lindz Kanger August 22, 2020

At first glance, combs are lined up, clippers are buzzing and locks of hair are swept from the floor after a haircut, just like any other barber shop. But within the doors of Black-owned barber shops,...

Travis Scott performs during the 61st Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Do you know your news? Feb. 14

Nic Muranaka February 14, 2019

1. In order to avert a second government shutdown, lawmakers agreed to provide funding for the border wall. With President Donald Trump previously asking for $5.7 billion in funding in mind, how much did...

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Professor profile: from the debate scene to silver screen

Hannah Olsen October 26, 2018

Ryan Walsh, a communication professor and debate coach for Weber State University, won the National Debate Tournament back in 2013—and broke records while doing it. Debating as a member of the first...

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