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President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.  Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.

The Trump administration makes big changes

Alfonso Rubio, Asst. Editor February 4, 2025

Jan. 20 marked the beginning of a new administration in the United States of America. The 45th and 47th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, began his inauguration speech by saying, “The...

Voting dividers set up in a voting center for people to go and mark their ballots.

OPINION: AI and the 2024 presidential election

Sutima Nakhawit, Mitch Moreno, and Danica Sheffield October 22, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is quickly approaching, and AI’s vast influence has made it unlike any other. With the potential concerns about AI, people may wonder how it will impact the 2024 presidential...

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024.

OPINION: What political pageantry shows us about America’s future

Isaac Tanner, Reporter September 17, 2024

According to Politico, 67 million people watched Harris’ debate with Trump last week. Although far from the viewership numbers from 2016, when explicit political extremism still seemed new, the presidential...

President Biden announced The Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose

News Quiz 3/14

Brisa Odenthal, Section Editor March 14, 2024
Do you know your news?
Utah state Governor Spencer Cox giving the 2024 State of the State Address on Jan. 18, 2024.

Utah says goodbye to DEI

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor February 1, 2024

Utah’s state legislature is currently in session and there have been multiple bills introduced and passed since the session began on Jan. 16. There have been a total of 19 bills passed and six of them...

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News Quiz 11/02

Brisa Odenthal, Section Editor November 2, 2023

1. Matthew Perry, star of which popular '90s sitcom, died this weekend after an apparent drowning incident in his home? A. Seinfeld B. Friends C. Freaks and Geeks D. Boy Meets World 2. Which former...

News Quiz 9/19

News Quiz 9/19

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor September 19, 2023

1. Which Native American tribe received a $55 million grant to help homeowners that are living off of the reservation? a. Ute b. Navajo c. Shoshone d. Apache 2. Which Utah politician announced their...

Former President Donald Trump said he expects to be arrested, requesting his followers to protest.

News Quiz 3/21

Tim Costello, News editor March 21, 2023

QUESTIONS: 1. What frozen organic fruit has been recalled from multiple stores across the nation after being linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A? A. Raspberries B. Blueberries C. Strawberries D. Bananas 2....

President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan has elicited reactions across Utah and the U.S.

News Quiz 10/10

Tim Costello, News editor October 11, 2022

NEWS QUIZ 10/11 Tim Costello QUESTIONS 1. What is the top concern among Utah voters in this year’s congressional elections? A. Economy B. Abortion C. Health Care D. Education 2. What percentage of...

Hunter Caldwell's platform is focused on uplifting the student body and supporting individual students to change the culture at Weber to promote broader inclusivity.

Great, great, great presidential debate

Jennifer Greenlee February 28, 2022

In Weber State University's first all-women presidential candidate debate, the three presidential candidates running for Weber State University Student Association Student Body President, Hunter Caldwell,...

University President Brad Mortensen and Executive Director of Marketing and Communication John Kowalewski Photo credit: Marisa Nelson

Conversing toward a change in campus climate

Jennifer Greenlee November 5, 2021

Following the protest on Nov. 4, University President Brad Mortensen scheduled an impromptu meeting on Nov. 5 in the Diversity and Inclusion Center with protestors and campus diversity leaders and advocates....

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Do you know your news? Nov. 10

Marisa Nelson November 9, 2020

1. According to the Utah Department of Health along with the Salt Lake Tribune, COVID-19 numbers reached an all-time high in Utah this past week, which led to Gov. Gary Herbert's new mandates for the state....

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