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Wildcat center Alex Tew goes up for a two-handed slam during a game on Jan. 7.

An Early-Season Analysis

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Asst. Sports Editor January 17, 2023

The men’s basketball season is fully underway, and Weber State University is ranked No. 5 in the Big Sky Conference with new head coach Eric Duft at the helm. Almost halfway through the season, it’s...

Outside Hitter Dani Richins (12) right after hitting a volleyball while Outside Hitter Jayda Tupea (18) watches where the ball lands.

Wildcats ruffle feathers

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Reporter November 8, 2022

Weber State University’s women's volleyball swept the Eastern Washington University Eagles 3–0 on Nov. 5 at the Swenson Gym. This followed the Wildcats’ sweep against the Idaho Vandals on Nov. 3....

The sun went down moments before Weber State’s homecoming matchup against Eastern Washington. The Wildcats beat the Eagles 45–21 on Oct. 8.

Opinion: Tiered ranking of Big Sky football

Emily Miller and Simon Mortensen October 13, 2022

Two weeks have gone by since the last power ranking, and a lot has happened across the Big Sky Conference for football. Sacramento State made bold statements with their offense, and Portland State seems...

Waldo the Wildcat helps bring team spirit to the crowd and gets them cheering alongside the cheerleaders.

Egging on the Eagles

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Reporter October 11, 2022

Homecoming has come and gone, and Weber State’s football finished the week strong at 5–0, beating Eastern Washington University 45–21. The Wildcats are 5–0 for the second time ever in program...

Candles lined up to be set in lanterns. (Karli Aki/ The Signpost)

Lighting and uniting: Weber lights the W

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter October 6, 2022

Weber State University students and community members of all ages gathered underneath the bell tower on Oct. 3 to celebrate homecoming week with “Light the W.” The celebration began at the Stewart...

Weber State Women's Volleyball Mid-game on Sept. 17. (Kris Beck)

A battle against the Bengals

Angelina Fontenot, Reporter October 6, 2022

After a close back-and-forth matchup, Weber State University’s volleyball team claimed victory over Idaho State University, winning 3–2. Idaho State began the game serving. The Wildcats struggled...

A small dog sitting while the owner waits for the Purple Paw Parade to begin. Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Purple, puppies and parades

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter October 4, 2022

Weber State University kicked off its homecoming week with the Purple Paw Parade on Oct. 1. WSU alumni gathered at the Municipal Garden with their dogs to show off their Wildcat pride. The parade was...

Chinonso Opara leading the WSU football team out of the tunnel and onto the field during their game with Western Oregon on Sept. 1.

Opinion: Wildcats on top of week one power rankings

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 29, 2022

The Big Sky Conference football preseason is wrapping up, and it’s time for in-conference play. Coming into week two of the regular season, it’s time to look at which teams are on pace and which teams...

Faces of defeat play across the defense following a UC Davis touchdown in 2021.

Dominating UC Davis

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 27, 2022

After a tense final two minutes, Weber State University's football team left the west coast with their fourth-straight win of the season against the University of California, Davis, beating the Aggies...

Dontay Bassett goes for a layup against the Montana Griz.

Dunks and downfalls of men’s basketball

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 8, 2022

What looked to be Weber State University's destination to lose early in the year, the 2021-22 Big Sky conference men's basketball season came down to a close four-way race. Following Montana’s dramatic...

Weber State University women's basketball team attempting to grab a basketball from Montana State players before they make a point. (Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Troubles and triumphs: women’s basketball in Big Sky

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor August 1, 2022

After a tournament full of upsets in Boise, Idaho, Montana State's women's basketball team won the Big Sky championship last season. With many All-Conference players returning this year, it's time to look...

Josh Davis finds an opening and stays ahead of the defenders. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

The future of FCS

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 20, 2022

With the Big Sky Conference football season starting in just a few months, Athlon Sports preseason rankings have Weber State University as a 13th seed in the Football Championship Subdivision. Coming...

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