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Cooper Hartman (left) and Jaron Shereda (right) directing a prop used in the Amphibian production.

Behind “The Amphibians:” Creating a sustainable show

Megan Swann, Culture Editor February 27, 2024

A green Moroccan-style rug stands in for turf. A green bikini top represents a leaf in a canopy of trees. A melted soda bottle creates a translucent green flower. This is not your typical recreation...

Pamphlets containing more information about the Intermountain Sustainability Summit for those attending the Summit.

Weber State hosts the Intermountain Sustainability Summit

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter March 30, 2023

Weber State University hosted the Intermountain Sustainability Summit on March 23 and 24 in the Shepherd Union Building. The summit featured multiple environmentalist speakers who spoke on issues relating...

Global Climate Strike

Anna Kuglar, Asst. Photography Editor March 16, 2023

With the recent ending of the Utah legislative session earlier this month, there has been a lot of focus around the worsening effects of the climate crisis being felt by Utahns everywhere. During the...

Dried and cracked salt flats formed from the dried up areas of the Great Salt Lake.

The drying times of The Great Salt Lake

Hunter Lindsey, Reporter November 3, 2022

The once “Great” Salt Lake is dying, the Utah Division of Wildlife Services revealed in a report. The report notes that the lake has lost 44% of its surface area since 1875. DWR also estimates water...

El Gran Lago Seco

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Translator November 3, 2022

El una vez llamdo "Gran" Lago Salado está muriendo, según ha revelado la División de Servicios de Vida Silvestre de Utah en un informe. El informe señala que el lago ha perdido el 44% de su superficie...

Republican Blake Moore has served as a representative for Utahs first district since January 2021.

Before the ballot

Hunter Lindsey, Reporter October 4, 2022

Weber State University will be hosting the Utah District One debate between Republican candidate Blake Moore and Democratic candidate Rick Jones. The debate will be taking place on Oct. 10, at 6:00 p.m....

The Clear the Air Challenge is a statewide effort toward better air quality. Photo credit: Weber State University

The air outside is frightful

Rebecca Baggett February 2, 2022

February marks the start of Weber’s month-long Clear the Air Challenge. The primary goal of this event is to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The statewide Clear the Air initiative has been...

The United Nations addressed issues about greenhouse gases in 2020. Photo credit: Pixabay

News Quiz Oct. 26

Joshua Kamp October 25, 2021

1. What company's stock market cap value soared to $1 trillion on Oct. 25 for the first time?a. Facebookb. Teslac. Walmartd. Disney2. The United Nations recently addressed the issue of greenhouse emissions...

Vegetation contains water and lowers city temperatures which demonstrates a major benefit of grass and trees in city planning. Photo credit: Makayla Martinez

A snapshot of climate change in cities

Rebecca Baggett October 18, 2021

The Sustainability Snapshot Series will focus on research about sustainability and other challenges in the community this semester. Professors and other researchers in a variety of fields will speak to...

Ogdens Renewable Energy program is exploring whether the city will commit to moving towards 100% renewable energy.  (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

A move to renew

Dalton Gallegos September 3, 2021

The Ogden City Council voted to enter into a new program with other communities to procure utility-scale renewable energy for both residents and businesses. The program, called The Interlocal Cooperation...

Solve Climate by 2030 is the call to action given to university and high school students nationwide. The call is to make those drastic changes to improve the environment by 2030. (Israel Campa // The Signpost)

Solving the climate crisis by 2030

Joshua Kamp April 12, 2021

Weber State University hosted a virtual webinar on April 7 as a part of a global dialogue series titled “Solve Climate by 2030.” The webinar was aimed toward empowering Utahns to make a difference...

Do you know your news?

Marisa Nelson June 18, 2020

1.) Ogden has announced plans to reduce electricity and natural gas consumption by the year _____. a. 2021b. 2025c. 2030d. 20232. Coronavirus has killed over 115,000 people in the U.S....

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