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Forrest Gander, Pulitzer Prize winner of 2019, visited Weber State's Ogden campus on Sept. 14 to share experiences and poems. Photo credit: Weber State University

Gander in the outdoors

Raymond Lucas September 15, 2021

The sun shone on the faces of an audience with tent-shielded eyes fixated on Forrest Gander, as he explained to his listeners the connections he makes to the real world through his poetry. The event was...

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...

The COVID-19 pandemic has many students re-evaluating their study abroad plans. Photo credit: Alexander Stuart

¿Deberíamos seguir eligiendo estudiar en el extranjero? Un dilema de los estudiantes chinos con la COVID-19

Andres Rodriguez August 27, 2021

*** Original English piece written by Junhao Ye***Luna Chai entró con ambas manos ocupadas; uno con su cachorro de Jack Russell Terrier, Zeno, el otro con su MacBook. “Nunca antes había...

The Stewart Library offers many services to students and staff at Weber State University. By Aug. 30 all operations and services will return to a more normal routine in preparation for the fall 2021 semester. Photo credit: Alexander Stuart

Connecting at the Stewart Library

Marisa Nelson August 27, 2021

The Stewart Library on Weber State University’s Ogden campus has many resources for returning students as well as freshmen. Resources range from laptop and book checkout, a testing center, the CAT...

Those interested in joining the Wyvern Gaming Club can join the club's Facebook page, block party station or just show up to a club meeting. Photo credit: Pixabay

Wyvern Gaming Club celebrates its 20th anniversary

Lissete Landaverde August 27, 2021

Finding a place in the world is not the easiest thing for anyone, but the existence of different campus clubs makes it easier to meet new people and share interests with one another.The Wyvern Gaming Club,...

From left to right Spencer Lowe, Stephanie Young and Shane Miller prepare to give people their COVID vaccines in the Shepherd Union Building. (Kennedy Robins / The Signpost)

WSU welcomes students back for fall semester. Will it last?

Marisa Nelson August 27, 2021

Since the beginning of COVID-19 in March 2020, Weber State University has kept students, faculty and staff up to date on what protocols and safety measures they are taking on campus. On July 29, WSU...

Tractors and other equipment for the construction are seen all over campus as a result of the construction. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

Bus rapid transit system begins to take shape on campus

Adam Rubin August 27, 2021

In late 2023, Weber State University's Bus Rapid Transit system will be finished, if all goes according to plan. The idea of creating such a transportation project has bounced around for roughly 20 years,...

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, health officials are urging everyone to get their COVID vaccine. Photo credit: pixabay

Do you know your news? July 27

Marisa Nelson July 26, 2021

1. According to NBC News, what percentage of people in the U.S. population has been vaccinated?a. 70%b. 60%c. 40%d. 35%2. Scientists are predicting that ____________ will become much more likely over the...

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 Utah's 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....

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