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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 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...

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...

Wildcat defensive lineman Jared Schiess, 91, and Sione Lapuaho, 93, prepare for the snap at Stewart Stadium on Sept. 25. Photo credit: Robert Casey / Weber State Athletics

‘Cats are back with a Homecoming attack

Miles Shaw October 11, 2021

The Weber State University Wildcats' homecoming football game is set for 8 p.m. on Oct. 15 under the lights in the foothills of the Wasatch.Coming off a bye week after the team's win at Cal Poly, Weber...

To get in the homecoming spirit, students can participate in the annual "True Wildcat" event at the Bell Tower Plaza. (Weber State University)

Something for everyone

Lexie Andrew October 11, 2021

Homecoming Week isn’t just a celebration of the athletics at Weber State University, but a celebration of everything WSU has to offer. Homecoming week is Oct. 8-15 and features many events and traditions...

The Great Gatsby was shown on the big screen on the field of Stewart Stadium. (Paige McKinnon/ The Signpost) Photo credit: Paige Mckinnon

Stay-at-home homecoming 2020

Joshua Kamp October 12, 2020

Francia Henriquez Benson, Adam Rubin and Marisa Nelson all also contributed to this story.Homecoming events didn’t escape the changes COVID-19 guidelines have imposed on fall 2020. Many of the events...

Art with chalk covered areas of Davis Campus sidewalks to start off Homecoming 2020.  (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

For some WSU students, stay-at-home homecoming lacks the appeal

Francia Benson October 7, 2020

Due to COVID-19, much has been moved to a virtual format, including WSU Homecoming. But for some, participating through Zoom doesn't sound very appealing. Students, especially freshmen, look forward to...

At a past homecoming game, shirtless fans show their school spirit, despite the cold and wet conditions of the night. (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Home for Homecoming?

Marisa Nelson September 30, 2020

2020 has seen big events canceled, changed or postponed, and Weber State University's annual Homecoming Week is no exception. Homecoming Week is still on, but some events may be not as familiar as prior...

Students take a selfie at the Homecoming dance 2016. (Cydnee Green / The Signpost) Photo credit: The Signpost Archives

Accepting nominations for the next King and Queen

Kierstynn King September 16, 2020

Every year during Homecoming week, WSU announces Homecoming royalty. Despite the virtual nature of this year's Homecoming week, Oct. 3-10, the tradition will continue.“Royalty has been around for...

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