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Students receiving their diplomas at their graduation ceremony.

A graduate’s guide to WSU’s convocation ceremonies: Fall 2022

Sky Mundell, Reporter December 6, 2022

As 2022 fall semester inches to its much-anticipated end at Weber State University, this semester’s graduates are preparing to enter the next chapter of their lives and receive their diplomas during...

New students attending an orientation of the Weber State campus.

Retaining and maintaining Weber’s student body

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter December 6, 2022

Weber State University’s student retention rates have grown as administration continues their efforts to help students stay at WSU, especially those in risk-categories. WSU’s retention rates for...

Commemorative Weber State plate and vintage Weber State sweater on display in the Lindquist Alumni Center.

Staying in touch with WSU

Aaron Lowe, Reporter December 6, 2022

As the fall semester comes to an end, graduation ceremonies begin. It brings into question how students can stay connected with Weber State University after graduation. Some ways graduates can stay connected...

Mantenerse en contacto con la WSU

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Translator December 6, 2022

A medida que el semestre de otoño llega a su fin, comienzan las ceremonias de graduación. Se plantea la cuestión de cómo los estudiantes pueden permanecer conectados con Weber State University después...

El costo de graduarse

Nathanael Stout, Translator December 6, 2022

Graduarse puede ser caro. Hay muchos costes asociados a la graduación. Muchos de ellos son bien entendidos, como la cuota de solicitud, la cuota para caminar, el costo de la toga, y el diploma con su...

Decorations set out at grad finale along with graduation attire.

The many costs of graduation

Alma Bell, Reporter December 6, 2022

There are many costs associated with graduating. Many of these costs are well understood, like the application fee, the fee to walk, the cost of the gown and the diploma with its particular frame. However,...

Students flipping their tassels as they graduate. Photo taken in 2016.

A graduation gradient

Hunter Lindsey, Reporter December 6, 2022

Weber State University’s graduation commencement ceremony is taking place on Dec. 16 at the Ogden campus. When attending, one may notice graduating students wearing different colored tassels with their...

Weber State University spring commencement, April. 26, 2019.

A graduate get-together

Sky Mundell, Reporter December 1, 2022

As Weber State University’s fall semester nears its end, staff and students are anticipating graduation season and the winter break that follows. WSU seeks to help students get the most out of their...

Even though Hank was only with us for a short while, he left a lasting legacy on our hearts. Photo credit: Rebecca Gonzales

The memeing of life

Rebecca Gonzales April 11, 2022

Memes bring us together.They’re like modern-day editorial cartoons; they poke fun at people or issues or events and are a communication shorthand. Plus, they’re funny.Despite their funniness,...

Weber State University's homecoming football game against Eastern Washington University at Stewart Stadium on Oct. 13, 2018. Photo credit: Benjamin Zack

A fulfilling college experience

Caitlyn Nichols April 11, 2022

It really does feel like you’re going to be in school forever. Like you have plenty of time, all the time in the world … and then suddenly you don’t. You find yourself staring at the...

Graduation is a great time for reflecting on our journeys here at Weber State. Photo credit: Veronica Martinez

My life is a sitcom

Makayla Martinez April 11, 2022

My life is a sitcom. No, really. My father often jokes that there must be hidden cameras somewhere recording "The Kayla Show," like the Jim Carrey movie. Some of the shenanigans I find myself subjected...

The view from the same walk I have taken every day for the last four years. Photo credit: Isabella Torres

Leaving my home away from home

Isabella Torres April 11, 2022

I have never been the type of person to accept change openly. For as long as I can remember, I have held onto experiences in life with an iron fist in hopes of never having to let go. Unlike my peers,...

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