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President Brad Mortensen speaks to WSU faculty and staff during a virtual town hall. Photo credit: Catie Weimer

COVID numbers up, enrollment numbers down

Catie Weimer January 14, 2022

COVID-19 was once again the main topic of discussion at the Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall meeting on Jan. 13. Weber State University President Brad Mortensen spoke of the need for sufficient on-campus...

Weber State University’s food pantry is now open to students. The pantry is now located in the Stewart Library. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Weber Cares Pantry reopens with more space and accessibility

Adam Rubin September 13, 2021

Since March of 2020, Weber State University's Weber Cares Pantry has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but on Sept. 7, the pantry officially reopened its doors to in-person services. During the...

The Biden Administration pushes to achieve 45% solar energy use in the United States. Photo credit: Pixabay

Do you know your news? 09/14

Joshua Kamp September 13, 2021

1. The Biden administration released a report on Sept. 8 showing how the nation could meet the ambitious goal of covering 45% of total energy consumption with solar power by 2030. What percentage of...

Judges ready themselves for the next contestant at the 2019 rodeo. (Signpost Archives)

Pioneer Day Rodeo makes its return in 2021

Alec Cipollini July 19, 2021

The Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo is back in 2021 after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The annual rodeo is considered one of the top five rodeos in the country, and it will be making its long-anticipated...

Pie and Beer Day is one of the many local events taking place in honor of Utahs Pioneer Day celebrations. Photo credit: Ogden Bicycle Collective

Pioneer Day? More like Pie and Beer Day

Noah Lutman July 19, 2021

The Utah tradition of Pioneer Day is in full swing for 2021. With festivities being held across the Salt Lake Valley, many people are gearing up for a busy weekend. One lesser known tradition is Pie and...

A cleaner walks past a Microsoft sign outside a Microsoft office building in Beijing on July 31, 2014. Photo credit:  (Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

Do you know your news? July 20

Jennifer Greenlee July 19, 2021

1. What Utah concert broke Ticketmaster's record for the fastest sell-out ever for a concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium on July 17? a. David Archuletab. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Squarec. Garth Brooksd....

Lindquist Family Symphony Pops and Fireworks at Weber State University. July 14, 2019. Photo credit: Weber State University

A returning summer tradition

Elle Gord June 28, 2021

After last year's hiatus, the Lindquist Pops concert and fireworks show will return to Lindquist Plaza on July 18.This 43-year-long local tradition features music from the New American Symphony beginning...

Utah Opera announces its 2021-22 season schedule

Maykel Valladares June 7, 2021

After having to cut their last season short, the Utah Opera is returning to the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theater for live performances in the 2021-22 season.“One of the things I miss most about...

Abigail Laing with her Little Miss Weber County counterpart. Photo credit: Abigail Laing

How Miss Weber County 2020-21 stays involved in the community

Ally Nelson April 7, 2021

Miss Weber County 2020-21, Abigail Laing, said she joined pageants as an adult so she could receive scholarships to attend college. Years later and still in pageants, Laing is grateful for the lessons...

The Browning Center has a large glass awning outside of its main doors. Photo credit: Signpost Archives

Lindquist College hosts a student appreciation day

Kierstynn King April 7, 2021

The Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities will host a student appreciation day on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.It will be a drive-thru event located in front of the Kimball Arts and Browning Center...

The first cohort graduating with the Doctorate of Nursing Practice gathers together on Zoom for presentations. Photo credit: Holly Wright

The first group of Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares to lead the future

Caitlyn Nichols April 5, 2021

Weber State University’s first doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, began in fall 2019. This spring, 12 students make up the first cohort to graduate with this high-level degree. According...

A variety of class options are offered by the community education center. Photo credit: Kierstynn King

Conquering the stress of COVID-19

Kierstynn King March 31, 2021

Weber State University is partnering with the Utah Strong program to offer a series of classes geared towards helping people handle COVID-19 stress.The courses began March 30 and will run through April...

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