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Weber State University Volleyball team diving towards the ball.

A win and a loss at the Wildcat Invitational

Tristin Ramage and Cory Mater September 5, 2024

Weber State University’s women’s volleyball team hosted their annual showcase against Utah Tech University and the University of Denver at the Swenson Gym. The Wildcats won the opening match against...

A horseback rider on the back of his horse riding across the Ogden Pioneer Days rodeo arena.

Celebrando el Dia de los Pioneros en Ogden

Nelly Hernandez Tejada and Tenaya Hyde July 23, 2024

Cada 24 de julio en Utah es común ver a los negocios cerrar para que los empleados descansen por el Día de los Pioneros. La semana que Ogden celebra este día es única. En 1934, el alcalde de Ogden,...

A close up of a horse in the Ogden Pioneer Days rodeo arena with its owners ropes above it.

Celebrating Pioneer Day in Ogden

Tenaya Hyde, Reporter July 23, 2024

Every July 24 in Utah, it’s common to see businesses close so that workers can have Pioneer Day off. Ogden’s week-long celebration is unique. In 1934, Ogden Mayor Harman Peery wanted to bring in revenue...

Jaden Hewes and Hunter Tautfest racing for the puck at the hockey game against Denver.

Wildcat hockey falls to Denver

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter February 2, 2023

After a heated game, Weber State University’s hockey team fell 4–1 to the University of Denver on Jan. 28 at the Ice Sheet. After beating Colorado State University 6–3 on Jan. 26 and the University...

A few signs stand in the entrance of the Eccles house.

The troubled history of Utah’s Pioneer Day

Windsor Moore, Reporter July 20, 2022

Every year on July 24, Utah observes the holiday of Pioneer Day, which pays homage to the pioneers who emigrated to the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Today, the holiday is celebrated with rodeos, fireworks,...

Junior Layton High School student Michel Collins, a fifteen-year cancer survivor, is the artist behind "Wanted." Wanted is one of the many horses located along 25th street in Downtown Ogden. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

The colorful herd of Ogden Pioneer Days

Caitlyn Nichols July 19, 2021

During the summer months, visitors will find a colorful herd of horses adorning the streets of downtown Ogden. These life-size painted horses display a wide array of designs, from patriotic stars to local...

A preserved pioneer handcart sits on display at the Weber County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum.

From pioneers to the present: 170 years of technological growth

Weston Lee July 16, 2018

July 24 marks the annual Utah holiday of Pioneer Day, serving as a reminder of social and technological progress that has shaped society along the Wasatch Front.Aside from Native Americans and fur trappers...

Emily Drake tryingto tip in the ball for two points (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Weber State falls to the Utes, rises above Pioneers

Raymond Lucas November 22, 2017

The Weber State University women’s basketball team faced off the University of Utah Utes, falling by a score of 85–58. This game marked the second game of the early season for the Wildcats...

Ogden honra las raíces de pioneros

Ogden honra las raíces de pioneros

Mathew Walker July 18, 2016

El 4 de julio ha pasado, pero las festividades acaban de empezar. Utah celebra durante todo el mes de julio, a comienzo del mes se celebra el día de la independencia, el resto del mes se celebra de...

Pioneer Days devotional speaker shares patriotic message

July 13, 2015

Usually, events at the Dee Events Center feature athletes and blaring rock music. However, this on July 12, church hymns and prophetic council was heard in the basketball arena. The Pioneer Days devotional...

Wildcats win exhibition hockey matches against Park City

September 7, 2014

The Weber State hockey team kicked off its 2014-15 season with a wild 8-7 win in an exhibition match against the Park City Pioneers. The Wildcats jumped out on to an early 2-0 lead in the first period...

Weber County’s oldest working farm in Ogden

February 28, 2012

[media-credit name="Tyler Brown" align="alignright" width="300"][/media-credit]Ogden’s 2nd Street is often associated with the Business Depot of Ogden.  All the concrete and cars hardly reflect 2nd Street’s...

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