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Red and blue police lights flashing on top of a police patrol car.// Luces Rojas y azules de policia brillando en el techo de la patrulla policial.

Police Blotter 10/14

Henry Craig, Reporter October 14, 2025

Trespassers on the mountain On Sept. 23, Weber State University Police Department officers spotted three unknown individuals hiking around the “Flaming W” on the mountainside above campus. An officer...

A list of items needed for donation at the Lantern House.

WSU raises awareness for the Lantern House

Joseph Trotter, Contributor April 8, 2025

Ogden’s own Lantern House/St. Anne’s Center has been serving those experiencing homelessness in Northern Utah since 1981. Their dedication to serving everyone who walks through the door helps set the...

A photo of the blue and red lights on top of a police patrol car.

Police Blotter 03/19

Gretel Monjar, Asst. Section Editor March 19, 2024

Seeking dry shelter On Feb. 19, President’s Day, the Weber State University Police Department received a call that a homeless man was in the Browning Center. WSUPD found the man in the building and...

Some of the volunteer organizations present during the Volunteer Fair with informative brochures and giveaway items.

Student volunteer opportunities

McKinna Baird, Reporter September 28, 2023

Many Weber State University students need to log volunteer hours for various classes and there are plenty of options around Ogden to get those hours in. The Ogden Nature Center offers one-time volunteer...

At 9 years old, Maria Rios Cabrera immigrated from Honduras. Through her struggles with English, her own learning challenges and the culture, Cabrera relates to the adversities these students may face. Photo credit: WSU

Recognizing those who make a difference

Catie Weimer March 28, 2022

Kaila Lemons and Maria Rios Cabrera are this year’s winners of the Ivory Prize for Excellence in Student Leadership and Community Engagement. Both students will receive a cash prize and a donation...

Weber State hosts a clothing swap in the Shepherd Union, where Jasmyne Olsen and Kayla Griffin look through a box of books that were donated. Photo credit: Summer Muster

A cause worth thrifting for

ezra striley-weinman February 7, 2022

Weber State University’s sustainability-focused clubs joined together Feb. 1-2 to host a free clothing swap. The clubs received 541 pounds of clothing donations from the Ogden community and WSU students...

The Lantern House has over 300 beds available for use, making it the largest shelter in the state of Utah. (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

Providing shelter for the community

Lucas Moore October 6, 2021

As of January 2020, around 3,100 people in Utah were experiencing homelessness, according to the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Between 13–16% of that homeless population is within...

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