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Costumes were displayed at the tables from productions. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost) Photo credit: Kelly Watkins

Money, networking and forty years of theatre assistance

Alexa Nielson January 24, 2019

The Utah Theatre Association was founded back in 1977 by a group of educators who wanted to create a forum where high school students could meet each other in a friendly, non-competitive way and celebrate...

In May 2018, Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to New York authorities to be charged with five sex crimes for assault against two women, one in 2006 and the other in 2013. (Albin Lohr-Jones/Sipa USA/TNS)

Do you know your news? Jan. 17

Nic Muranaka January 16, 2019

1. The government shutdown has now become the longest in U.S. history. It began on Dec. 22 after President Donald Trump rejected Congressional legislation to fund the government on the grounds that it...

VIP guests, including donors like John E. Lindquist, right, are given the honor of cutting the ribbon. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Long-awaited Lindquist ribbon cutting opens new semester

Hannah Olsen January 10, 2019

Lindquist Hall, new home of the College of Social and Behavioral Science, was made an official part of Weber State University on January 7, which was also the 130th birthday of the university. To celebrate...

Tourists wait in line to see the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia -- possible only through a window Saturday because of a partial federal government shutdown impacting the National Park Service. TIM TAI / Staff Photographer

Government ‘shuts down’ funding for Utah national parks

Tori Waltz January 4, 2019

With snow covering the roads of Arches and Canyonlands national parks, travelers will have to postpone their sightseeing as the partial government shutdown trudges into the new year. Although the state...

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WSU distraught over legalized pot

Tori Waltz November 17, 2018

On Nov. 6, Proposition 2 was approved by Utah voters in the state midterm elections, allowing patients with certain qualifying conditions to legally obtain and consume medical marijuana under a doctor’s...

international Student Senator Chukwuebuka Odu presents question on international student regulations. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

University policy threatens international students’ education

Deborah Wilber November 15, 2018

The student accounts of approximately 60 international students are currently on hold due to the students’ inability to pay for medical insurance, which, in turn, will affect their course of study...

Students and attendees engage with the varying businesses present at the career fair. (Joshua Wineholt  / The Signpost)

Get paid to advance your career

Alexa Nielson November 14, 2018

Most Weber State University students graduate having completed an internship. In fact, many majors require one. However, WSU students also work and often have families outside of school. Getting an...

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Seniors sell their skills during Speed Interviewing

Tori Waltz November 10, 2018

Students in the Weber State University Department of Professional Sales learned to promote a different type product at this year’s Speed Interviewing event: themselves. Graduating seniors gathered...

Freedom isn't free, neither is lunch

Freedom isn’t free, neither is lunch

Deborah Wilber November 3, 2018

It turns out, honoring soldiers who served their country with a free lunch on Veteran’s Day isn’t cheap: in fact, it’s going to cost $849 this year. Sodexo is the sole proprietor of food on...

Rumblings of change in financial aid

Rumblings of change in financial aid

Jennifer Greenlee November 1, 2018

The current, looming Weber State University financial aid changes have been under construction since 2016. The proposal as of now is to change the financial aid policy and redistribute the funds that students...

Mo' money, no problems

Mo’ money, no problems

Alexa Nielson November 1, 2018

Applying for scholarships can be stressful and confusing for any college student. However, the financial aid office and many other resources exist to help ease students through the process. The only way...

Elizabeth Hall is Weber State University's home to its English and Communication department.

Money talks louder than words

Jennifer Greenlee November 1, 2018

Need money to pay for school? It's out there, especially within the Communication Department. Students just need to get involved. Participating in one of the five co-curriculars within the department can...

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