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The Biden Administration's vaccine mandate was blocked for large employers on Jan. 13. Photo credit: MGN

Do you know your news? Jan. 14

Alexandrea Bonilla January 14, 2022

1. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a vaccine mandate for large businesses but allowed which mandate to stay for healthcare workers?a. Healthcare workers with a private...

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...

Many students experienced more stress during the fall 2021 semester. Photo credit: Weber State University

Opinion: The transition back has been harder than the initial pandemic

Caitlyn Nichols January 10, 2022

I don’t know about you, but last semester kind of sucked. I mean, I got through with some good grades still, but it was hard. We talked about this fairly often here at The Signpost, how none of us...

Amanda Newbold andJustin Hurbert from WSU's Student Wellness assisted students in learning more about the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

A plethora of pandemic protocols

Rebecca Baggett January 10, 2022

Weber State is heading into another pandemic semester, and with a new COVID-19 variant, safety protocols are being updated for the coming semester. The new Omicron variant has hit the United States hard,...

Students line up at the Student Wellness booth meant to educate the community on the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

Masks under the mistletoe: All I want for Christmas is you (to get vaccinated)

Lucas Moore December 6, 2021

The end of finals week on Dec. 17 marks the close of the semester and the beginning of winter break, which will last until Jan. 10. With the pandemic still prevalent, Weber State University is encouraging...

The Festival of Trees was virutal this year due to COVID. All proceeds went to Primary Children’s Hospital. Photo credit: Blythe Evans

Es la época de la retribución

Marianna Lucia Lopez Luritta December 6, 2021

El Festival of Trees, o Festival de los Árboles, encarna el espíritu de la Navidad al devolver y ayudar a los necesitados. Cada año, el Festival de of Trees sirve para recaudar fondos para...

The Festival of Trees was virutal this year due to COVID. All proceeds went to Primary Children’s Hospital. Photo credit: Blythe Evans

‘Tis the season of giving back

Lexie Andrew December 6, 2021

The Festival of Trees embodies the spirit of Christmas by giving back and helping those in need. Every year, the festival acts as a fundraiser for Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, and this year,...

A new coronavirus variant was identified this week. Photo credit: Unsplash

Do you know your news? Dec. 3

Joshua Kamp December 1, 2021

1. The World Health Organization warned on Nov. 29 that global risks of a newly discovered coronavirus variant were very high, following several countries including Japan and Israel banning foreign...

Testing center located in the Student Services Building at Weber State University's main campus. Photo credit: Weber State University

Screaming and crying: Just another finals week

Marisa Nelson December 1, 2021

College finals bring late nights, study sessions, stress and so much more for students pushing to the end of the semester. With a long fall semester coming to an end, there are ways that students have...

A new coronavirus variant was identified this week. Photo credit: Unsplash

Do you know your news? Dec. 3

Joshua Kamp December 1, 2021

1. The World Health Organization warned on Nov. 29 that global risks of a newly discovered coronavirus variant were very high, following several countries including Japan and Israel banning foreign...

Encontrando empleo durante la Gran Renuncia

Encontrando empleo durante la Gran Renuncia

Addison Weeks November 29, 2021

Para muchos trabajadores, COVID-19 cambió su forma de vivir cuando les asignaron trabajar desde sus casas. Ahora, con una vacuna disponible, los empleadores están pidiendo a los empleados que...

Finding a job amid the Great Resignation

Finding a job amid the Great Resignation

Lexie Andrew November 29, 2021

For many workers, COVID-19 changed their way of life when they moved to remote work. Now, with a vaccine available, employers are asking their employees to come back to the office. However, many workers...

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