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Celebrating musical diversity through Zumba

Ally Nelson February 15, 2018

Zumba instructor Andrea Sward had the opportunity to teach Zumba, a popular form of aerobic and dance exercise inspired by different genres of music around the world, on Feb. 9.Sward led Weber State students...

Using literature, construction and dancing to understand math and science

Using literature, construction and dancing to understand math and science

Chris Nichols January 25, 2018

When students think of science class, they may imagine lectures about igneous rocks, physics equations or mitochondria. Several new classes at Weber State University are looking to demolish that thinking. Within...

Students jam out at the Homecoming Dance

Wildcats masquerade for homecoming

Jennifer Guzman September 24, 2017

Wildcats suited and masked up for the annual homecoming dance on Sept. 22, honoring a Weber State University tradition performed during homecoming week. The theme for the formal homecoming dance changes...

Weber State University celebrates Homecoming Pep Rally in the Shepherd Union atrium on Monday, Oct 3. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Pep Rally ignites and excites students for Homecoming

Daniel Ray October 5, 2016

Homecoming week festivities kicked off on Oct. 3 in the Shepherd Union Atrium with a pep rally featuring the Weber State University Spirit Squad, marching band and a host of volunteers from WSUSA. Before...

Lt. Gov. Spencer J. Cox sits down with The Signpost reporter Tyler Hoffman to speak about the STEM to STEAM education transition.

Lieutenant governor discusses STEM to STEAM: ‘We need policy’

Tyler Hoffman January 10, 2016

Education is a hot topic in politics in Utah, especially in relation to the growing push for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and art education in the state. Lieutenant...

Lt. Gov. Spencer J. Cox sits down with The Signpost reporter Tyler Hoffman to speak about the STEM to STEAM education transition.

Lieutenant governor discusses STEM to STEAM: ‘We need policy’

Tyler Hoffman December 18, 2015

Education is a hot topic in politics in Utah, especially in relation to the growing push for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and art education in the state. Lieutenant...

Freedom and fancy footwork

Freedom and fancy footwork

Christina Huerta October 3, 2015

Weber State University’s dance troupe, the Moving Company, held a free open rehearsal with guest choreographer and master teacher, James “Cricket” Colter, for students and members of the community...

Don't be afraid to enjoy school activities

Kellie Plumhof September 10, 2015

In recent years, I have noticed that a distaste for school activities has become almost expected of students. If you like school activities, or heaven forbid actually attend them, then you can be shunned...

Decoupling money from success

July 6, 2015

While watching a TED talk about whether or not we are killing creativity in young people by shoving STEM down their throats, I crystallized an attitude I have been incubating for some time. It’s this:...

The WSU Spirit Squad goes to Nationals

April 7, 2015

The Weber State University Spirit Squad is hoping to return from Florida with something more than seashells this April. The WSU Spirit Squad will be leaving Utah to attend a national cheerleading and...

Rocky Mountain Choreography Competition kicks off

February 24, 2015

As Danny Kaye's character in "White Christmas" said, chaps who did taps aren't tapping anymore; they're doing choreography. In fact, several chaps and chicks from Weber State University are participating...

Dance: it does a body good

January 15, 2015

Why do people dance? Does it make them feel beautiful and elegant? Maybe it gives them an outlet to express themselves? Whatever the reason, dance is a captivating experience that is full of health benefits. All...

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