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Members of the Boys and Girls Club involved with Dungeons and Dragons listen to a recap of what happened last week and what is going to happen this week.-- Miembros del club de Chicos y Chicas que están involucrados en el juego Dungeons and Dragons escuchan un resumen de lo que paso la semana pasada y que pasara esta semana.

Helping the youth of Ogden: Afterschool programs

Hannah Richards, Reporter September 18, 2025

Mentoring younger students through afterschool programs can teach college students about leadership, resilience and how the world works all while helping the youth in the community. “We may appear...

Guest speaker and former Weber State University graduate, Dustin Bessire, spoke with studio 76 members about screenwriting. (A.J.Handley/TheSignpost)

Detrás de las escenas del Studio 76

Ivanna Olachea Gonzalez and Skylar Wolfe September 16, 2025

Estudio 76 es una de las empresas de medios extracurriculares de la Universidad Weber State. Fue fundada como una organización de difusión de noticias con múltiples cámaras que fue transicionado a...

Anna Kuglar (left) Nelly Hernandez (middle left) Jared Mitchell (middle right) and James Gordon (right) attended a college media workshop, hosted by the Associated Collegiate Press. (AJ Handley/The Signpost)

OPINION: Getting involved changed my college experience

Jared Mitchell, Editor August 25, 2025

College can be a challenging experience for anyone choosing to attend. As someone who’s tried and failed to attend college twice before, one thing has made my experience at Weber State University far...

Pronoun pins set out for people to take at a pride event.// Pines de pronombres para que las personas agarren en el evento de orgullo.

Queer spaces in Utah celebrate Pride month

Jared Mitchell, Editor June 3, 2025

Pride month takes place each year during June. The month provides the LGBTQ+ community a chance to connect and celebrate together. Outside of Pride month, the community and connection continues through...

As social media increasingly influences everyday life, Generation Z’s online humor mirrors their struggles with mental health challenges. Social media has contributed to Gen Z’s desensitization to serious social issues, resulting in harsher interpretations and reactions online.

Tragedy, TikToks and taboo jokes: Understanding Gen Z’s humor

Alyssa Bayles, Contributor March 20, 2025

When Luigi Mangione was arrested for shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk in December, Gen Z quickly turned the tragedy into memes across Instagram, X and TikTok. The...

Jeniel Zimmerman maintains a smile despite her hardships.

‘Ignore it’: Despite industry growth, some women in gaming say skepticism and online aggression persists

Jonathan Yi, Contributor March 20, 2025

This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College, Southern Utah University,...

Navigating communication and media consumption in the digital era

Ashley Orduna, Contributor March 20, 2025

This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College, Southern Utah University,...

‘No cap’: How Gen Z slang is shaking up office talk

Shyanne Beecher, Contributor March 20, 2025

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, entered the workforce and reshaped the way people communicate in a professional setting. Phrases like “facts” and “slay” are being used in meetings, leaving...

From nostalgia to brain rot: The shifting landscape of video games

Gerardo Galvez-Zamora, Contributor March 20, 2025

This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College, Southern Utah University,...

Outside view from New York New York Hotel located in Las Vegas.

Culture Quiz 3/13

Megan Swann, Editor March 13, 2025

QUESTIONS: 1. Which famous couple was recently spotted in Park City? A. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce B. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds C. Zendaya and Tom Holland D. Beyonce and Jay-Z 2. Which...

Annie Taylor Dee and Thomas Dee in 1902.// Annie Taylor Dee y Thomas Dee en 1902.

The women who shaped Weber State

Megan Swann, Editor March 11, 2025

While on campus, it’s easy to recognize the many people who have helped shape Weber State University’s history. Their names appear on the side of buildings, over classrooms and even on entire departments....

Antonio Sacre grew up bilingually in a Cuban and Irish-American and has published award-winning books and audio recordings, and is now having his stories developed for film and television.// El Cubano irlandes-Americano Antonio Sacre crecio siendo bilingue y ha publicado libros ganadores de premios y grabaciones audio grabaciones y ahora sus historias se estancia adaptando para el cine y televisión.

Weber State holds 29th annual Storytelling Festival

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk, Reporter February 25, 2025

Stories will be spun throughout Weber State University’s campus this week during the 29th annual Storytelling Festival. Held Feb. 24-26, the event will provide opportunities to hear from a diverse lineup...

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