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Every Tribe is Sacred

Every Tribe is Sacred

Danya Gil November 3, 2018

Weber State’s Diversity and Inclusive Programs is hosting the 13th Annual Native Symposium throughout November, which has been designated as National Native American Heritage Month. Andrea Hernández,...

Protesters hold up signs during a rally supporting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, outside the White House on Sept. 5, 2017. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Out of the shadows and into the classrooms

Jennifer Guzman November 1, 2018

While many incoming students feel joy and anxious excitement as they prepare for college, some face a worry about the cost of attending these higher institutions. For many underprivileged students, there...

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Spreading love to stop the hate

Tiana Pack October 26, 2018

Stop the Hate, an event series hosted by the Center for Diversity and Unity, aims to increase public awareness on a variety of issues. These events are created to foster inclusivity and challenge destructive...

Jane Elliot leading the diversity conference. (The Signpost)

Controversial educator opens Wildcat’s eyes

Danya Gil October 11, 2018
Elliot reflects on Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes exercise
(Jenny Guzman) Photo credit: Jenny Guzmán

Notable activist promotes civil change within communities

Jennifer Guzman September 28, 2018

Dolores Huerta, a well-known Chicana activist for immigrant farmworkers, visited Weber State in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event took place with the help of Chief Diversity Officer Adrienne...

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Cooking up conversation

Danya Gil September 26, 2018

Weber State University police, students and community members gathered to discuss pressing issues like public perception of law enforcement, sexual assault and reporting in the Shepherd Union on Sept....

PhD Candidate Liliana E. Castrellon talks details pertaining to immigration. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Taboo Talks tackles immigration

Danya Gil September 14, 2018

Students and Weber State University staff learned about current immigration policies and discussed their viewpoints at the first Taboo Talks event of the semester on Sept. 12 The event was hosted...

Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like the celebrated Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt) in the Disney Pixar film, "Coco." (Pixar)

The fight for representation starts in the community and ends on the screen

Jennifer Guzman September 12, 2018

Hollywood’s films and television shows have flourished since their rise in the early 1920’s. While movies and TV are in abundance, and their cost of productions go up each year, there continues...

Gay Pride Parade in Salt Lake City, UT. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

‘Cats add purple to Utah Pride’s rainbow

Jennifer Guzman June 4, 2018

Weber State University's LGBT Resource Center and Gay-Straight Alliance took their places for the fifth time at the Utah Pride festival and parade in Salt Lake City June 3. Students and community members...

Lee Castillo Art By Sam Van Orman Photo credit: Samantha Van Orman

Former WSU student challenges Republican incumbent’s seat

Joe Traub March 29, 2018

Former Weber State University student Lee Castillo, who graduated over two decades ago, is currently running for Congress in Utah’s First Congressional District.Lee Castillo has dealt with countless...

Jake Prendez's art was on display to view and purchase during his presentation in Wildcat Theatre on Mar. 15. Photo credit: Chloe Walker

Creating a community with brush strokes and conversation

Alyson Johnson March 21, 2018

Traveling from university to university across the nation, Chicanx artist Jake Prendez shares more than just artwork as he discusses how art influences and helps create community around the world. Art...

Registration Schedule Builder will be available beginning summer semester 2018. Photo credit: Casey Bullock

New registration software adapts to students’ work schedules

Zac Watts February 23, 2018

Starting summer semester 2018, Weber State University’s registrar is rolling out new software that will automatically populate available classes in accordance with students' work schedules. Casey...

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