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A group of students preparing to board the OGX bus at Weber State University.

OPINION: Thoughts on the UTA

Alfonso Rubio, Reporter September 26, 2024

In a country built on car dependency, many Americans have been forced to use cars for transportation, with the alternative being the public transportation network. I grew up in a city with little to...

The Ogden area system map for OGX.

Rolling with OGX

Tim Costello, Reporter September 26, 2023

The Ogden Express bus line was launched in Ogden on Aug. 20, just prior to the beginning of the fall semester for Weber State University. Now that a month has passed, Utah Transit Authority officials are...

UTA bus driver Nathan Paskett driving an OGX bus.

Where Can OGX Take You?

Megan Swann, Asst. Culture Editor August 28, 2023

After much anticipation, the Utah Transit Authority’s newest all-electric bus line has finally expanded their routes. OGX is Ogden’s new public transit system running along Harrison Boulevard, WSU...

Waldo the Wildcat posing in front of the OGX bus, while forming a "W" with his paws.

Next stop: OGX

Sky Mundell, Asst. News Editor August 28, 2023

On Aug. 2, UTA and the OGX projects’ investors and partners gathered at the Salomon Center in Ogden for the transit system’s official ribbon-cutting event. Among those gathered was Weber State University...

The 28th Street OGX stop in front of Ogden High School.

OGX on the way

Tim Costello, Reporter June 13, 2023

After two years of construction on Weber State University’s campus and the greater Ogden area, the Ogden Express bus line, known as OGX, will be completed in August of this year. This project has...

'Road Closed' and 'Sidewalk Closed' signs blocking off construction zones.

Another construction update: Redesigning Weber’s campus

Adam Rubin, Reporter March 23, 2023

Campus Planning and Construction has been busy over the past several years creating a modern appeal to Weber State University campuses. This includes updating the parking situation and bringing some of...

Cars parked at a parking lot located at the bottom of Ogden campus.

Eye spy a parking spot

Hunter Lindsey, Reporter September 6, 2022

Like many campuses around the country, finding parking at Weber State University can be difficult. One of WSU students’ biggest complaints is difficulty in finding parking near their classes. “Two...

The Dee Events Center bus stop.

Wildcats’ new ride

Alexandrea Bonilla, Managing editor August 29, 2022

Weber State University students can wave the Wildcat Express goodbye after over 40 years of service. But fear not, the Wildcat Express is being replaced by Ogden’s new Bus Rapid Transit system called...

A view of the Central campus bus stop from a window in the Browning Center building.

OGX: Ogden’s eco-friendly public transportation solution

Sky Mundell, Reporter June 13, 2022

Often referred to by its nickname, “Junction City,” Ogden has a long and storied history as one of the American west’s first major passenger railroad junctions. Union Station opened its doors in...

Lorie Buckley introduces the members of the meeting. Photo credit: Coby Crisler

A journey through art

Coby Crisler February 2, 2022

The new Bus Rapid Transit line, or Ogden Express, and the art project tied to it, tell a story of community and history.On Jan. 27, the artists chosen to decorate the new bus stops met via Zoom with Sarah...

Construction near Swanson Gym on Weber State University's Ogden Campus makes strides on Jan. 7, 2022. Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Construction junction, what’s your function?

Lucas Moore January 10, 2022

Construction has become a constant part of campus life at Weber State University. Fall 2021 had students, staff and faculty wondering when they would see the end of construction disruption on campus, especially...

The Wildcat Express logo on the bus shelter in the Dee Events Center parking lot. Photo credit: Marisa Nelson

OGX spells trouble for campus shuttle

Marisa Nelson November 15, 2021

The Wildcat Express, the campus shuttle that has been in operation for over 40 years, includes faithful employees Brent Hansen, Wildcat Express shuttle driver, and Ross LaRue, assistant fleet manager,...

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