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A student is tutored in developmental math in the campus Math Hub. (The Signpost Archives)

Developmental math program, one size does not fit all

Emilee Atkinson April 19, 2017

In 2012, computer science major Frankie Ruttenbur was enrolled in the developmental math program. She was taking Math 950 and struggled throughout the class, especially when it came time to take the final. “I...

Twiztid’s Jamie Madrox talks Invasion Tour

Derrick Gainsforth April 12, 2016

Slather on the face paint and shout a big “Whoop Whoop” because the Juggalo Invasion tour is coming to Utah. On April 13 at 7p.m., the demented duo known as Twiztid will bring their unique...

King Cuerno waits ahead of a scheduled bout on Jan. 16, 2016 in Los Angeles. Lucha Underground films in a Boyle Heights warehouse and airs weekly in English on the El Rey Network and in Spanish on UniMas. Several hundred people get free tickets to watch the event live. (Rick Loomis/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

TV series provides dramatic take on Lucha Libre

Derrick Gainsforth April 5, 2016

The WWE sits atop the world of pro wrestling with pride. WWE is the recognized industry leader in sports entertainment, with their episodic programs averaging over 3 million viewers per week. But there’s...

April celebrates the unique genius of those with autism

Derrick Gainsforth April 1, 2016

Homes and landmarks all over the globe will begin glowing blue on April 1. This symbolic event is known as Light It Up Blue and represents the kickoff to a month-long celebration of individuals living...

Cheap Weekly: Vinyl records under $13

Derrick Gainsforth February 23, 2016

Let’s face it, vinyl records are expensive and starting a good collection of wax can be tough. With the cost of a new vinyl record averaging around $23, it’s no wonder people stick to their...

(Emily Ferguson/ The Signpost)

Cheap Weekly: date night

Derrick Gainsforth February 3, 2016

Love is in the air all February long. Couples looking for entertaining dates—without a hefty price tag—check out these date night delights in this week’s Cheap Weekly. Moviegrille Tucked...

Corbin showing off his favorite band, Pantera. (Credit: Derrick Gainsforth)

Living with autism: a paternal point of view

Derrick Gainsforth January 27, 2016

As a student and father in my thirties, I’ve tread the inadvisable journey of a non-traditional student. It’s taught me many things over the years, both in the classroom and at home. However, the...

LEO is available for students at the Browning Center until Jan. 27

“LEO” to walk on walls at Browning Center

Derrick Gainsforth January 25, 2016

If you live in Weber State’s University Village, you know what it takes to live in small spaces. After watching Circle of Eleven’s “LEO,” you’ll learn how to defy those walls. On Jan. 26 and...

Micah Payan performing on the ledge last Tuesday.  (Derrick Gainsforth / The Signpost)

Weber State students perform ‘On the Ledge’

Derrick Gainsforth January 25, 2016

During the lunchtime hour on Tuesdays, the air in the Shepherd Union Building sounds just a bit sweeter. This is all thanks to Weber State’s Center for Diversity & Unity’s “Sessions on the Ledge”...

Poetry saved my life

December 2, 2014

As a teenager I was always told that high school would be the best years of my life. I’m not sure where that idea came from, but it is certainly not a one-size-fits-all concept. Growing up I was not...

Record Store Day keeps music purchases local

December 2, 2014

Last Friday, roughly 25 people lined the front of independent record store Graywhale Entertainment in Ogden. On the surface it seemed like just another Black Friday crowd, but to these passionate vinyl...

Why I’m still a student

November 29, 2014

I’m nearly 30 years old, happily married and I have two children in grade school. I have a union job, a mortgage and plenty of big boy toys. I’m living the life of an average, American middle-class...

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