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A crowd of students dancing and singing with the band at the Light the W event in 2022.

Lighting a tradition

Lucas Moore, Reporter October 12, 2023

Weber State University held its annual “Light the W” event in the Stewart Bell Tower Plaza on Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wildcats from all corners of WSU came to kick off homecoming week with this four-year-old...

The lit up W can be seen from Bell Tower Plaza after the 2022 Light the W event.

Encendiendo una tradición

Mariano Martinez Martinez, Traductor October 12, 2023

Weber State University celebró su evento anual "Light the W" (“Ilumina la W”) en la Plaza Stewart Bell Tower el 9 de octubre, de 6 a 8 p.m. Wildcats de todos los rincones de WSU se reunieron para...

The new plants that will start to decorate the landscape around campus once planted.

Sustainable ‘scaping

Aaron Lowe, Reporter October 13, 2022

On Oct. 5, Weber State University’s Sustainable Clubs, landscapers and the Center for Community Engaged Learning hosted a xeriscaping service project. This project focused on inviting students, faculty...

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...

A portion of the crowd listening to hip-hop music, as indicated by the red station.

Disco is silent, not dead

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter October 11, 2022

Weber State University students gathered in the ballrooms of the Shepherd Union building on Oct. 7 to participate in a silent disco as part of the “True Wildcat Night” tradition during the 2022 Homecoming...

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...

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...

Weber State Universitys 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...

Student homecoming royalty Annabelle Harris and Nathan Hole with Emeriti homecoming royalty Winslow and Judy Jeppson Hurst. (Lisa Rajigah/The Signpost)

WSU Salutes a distinguished history

Rebecca Baggett October 18, 2021

Unified by a love for education and for Weber State, the 52nd annual WSU Salutes ceremony celebrated Weber alumni and community members on Oct. 16. “Weber State might have been what brought us together,...

Students participating in the movie night find a spot on the floor together to enjoy snacks before the movie. Photo credit: Lisa Rajigah

Movie nights for Wildcats

Lucas Moore October 11, 2021

Along with other Homecoming Week traditions, Weber State University holds an annual movie night. This year the movie was held at Wildcat Village in Stewart Wasatch Hall on Oct. 8. Many Wildcats were in...

A float celebrating Waldo Wildcat drove through downtown Ogden celebrating homecoming in 1949. (Signpost Archives)

Celebrating Weber’s past, present and future

Rebecca Baggett October 11, 2021

Weber State was originally founded in 1889 as Weber Stake Academy. In 1933, it became a junior college, and in 1991, officially became Weber State University. With 132 years of robust history, the school...

One of the many Weber State University Wildcat banners lights up in the morning sun. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Painting the town purple

Raymond Lucas October 11, 2021

Because the Weber State University campus sits on an elevated level compared to the majority of Ogden City, Ogden doesn't have the same connection or college-town feel that other Utah cities like Logan...

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