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Police Blotter 9/26

Sky Mundell, Asst. Section Editor September 26, 2023

Mystery marijuana At around 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 11, the Weber State University Police Department was dispatched to Stewart Wasatch Hall in Wildcat Village to investigate a report made about an odor of...

The statue of the founder and first president of Weber State University, Louis Fredrick Moench, that sits at the bottom of campus. The statue is said to bring good luck before an exam by rubbing his right foot.

OPINION: Superstitions around campus

Terra Bell, Columnist August 28, 2023

From my time at Weber State University, I have heard of three widespread superstitions. And for those new to campus, I shall enlighten you. Before we look at superstitions, it would be helpful to have...

Police Blotter 4/6

Police Blotter 4/6

Sky Mundell, Reporter April 6, 2023

Phantom child On March 28, WSUPD dispatch had received a 911 call from what had sounded like a child, the call was traced to an area approximately surrounding the W7 parking lot. They told dispatch that...

Plants once grown under the Salt Lake have now surfaced and dried up.

Wilson’s water warning

Hunter Lindsey, Reporter November 8, 2022

Weber State University students, faculty and community members gathered in the Lindquist Hall on Nov. 4 to discuss the growing concern over the state of the Great Salt Lake. Utah Rep. Brad Wilson presented...

Dried and cracked salt flats formed from the dried up areas of the Great Salt Lake.

The drying times of The Great Salt Lake

Hunter Lindsey, Reporter November 3, 2022

The once “Great” Salt Lake is dying, the Utah Division of Wildlife Services revealed in a report. The report notes that the lake has lost 44% of its surface area since 1875. DWR also estimates water...

El Gran Lago Seco

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Translator November 3, 2022

El una vez llamdo "Gran" Lago Salado está muriendo, según ha revelado la División de Servicios de Vida Silvestre de Utah en un informe. El informe señala que el lago ha perdido el 44% de su superficie...

The front of Lindquist Hall building. (Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Open house of history

Sky Mundell, Reporter September 22, 2022

On Sept. 21, Weber State University’s Department of History hosted an open house event in the Lindquist Hall for current and prospective students to discuss the benefits and opportunities that come with...

Weber State University clock tower with fireworks behind it on July 17, 2022. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Lighting up Lindquist

Coby Crisler, Reporter July 18, 2022

Family and friends gathered on Weber State University’s campus as dark clouds swirled above. The 43rd Lindquist Pops Concert was held at Weber State University on July 17. The event was meant to consist...

Weber State University's Stewart Library is located right above the Shepherd Union, making it easily accessible to all students. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Crack down on homework while enjoying the view

Lucas Moore April 19, 2021

There are many places across the Weber State University campus that are perfect for studying. Incoming and even current students may not know of these areas due to the pandemic restrictions. The Stewart...

Federal Judge Thomas Griffith addresses WSU students (Francisco Ruiz). Photo credit: Francisco Ruiz

Civic charity: the cure for political tribalism

Francisco Ruiz November 16, 2019

In his presentation "Civic Charity and The Constitution," Federal Judge Thomas Griffith shared his own experiences and the experiences of the attendees of the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia...

The provost candidate Dave Ferro talks about how Weber State is an exceptional institution (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Bringing a new vision to WSU

Caitlyn Nichols September 25, 2019

After four years of service, Provost Madonne Miner is stepping down from her position. With this announcement, a national search for a new provost started and has brought four candidates to campus to speak...

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Police Blotter 9/12

Jennifer Greenlee September 11, 2019

Violations Police stopped a cyclist who didn’t heed traffic signals. The pedestrian was stopped and warned on Sept. 8 On Sept. 6, a skateboarder was stopped by police for violating university...

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