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Soybean growers were among the hardest hit from Chinese tariffs. (Cristina M. Fletes/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)

Do you know your news? Semester recap

Nic Muranaka December 6, 2018

1. Back on July 6, President Donald Trump levied a 25 percent tax on imported Chinese products, mostly machinery. China retaliated by levying tariffs of their own against imported American products,...

Smoke fills the sky as the Camp Fire continues to burn along the North Fork of the Feather River on Nov. 11. It has already burned more than 200,000 square miles. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Do you know your news?

Nic Muranaka November 14, 2018

1. Following President Donald Trump's embracing of the term nationalism for the "America First" movement, which world leader condemned nationalism at the commemoration of the Arc de Triomphe on Nov. 11?a....

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Professor profile: from the debate scene to silver screen

Hannah Olsen October 27, 2018

Ryan Walsh, a communication professor and debate coach for Weber State University, won the National Debate Tournament back in 2013—and broke records while doing it. Debating as a member of the first...

Loki Mulholland introducing his film to attendees at the screening of The Uncomfortable Truth on Feb. 13. Photo credit: Chloe Walker

Making the ‘Uncomfortable Truth’ known

Alyson Johnson February 16, 2018

In honor of Black History Month, Weber State hosted a film screening and panel discussion on the history of slavery and the problem of racism that continues to exist today in America. Students, along with...

The Black Scholars United feature in the 1982 version of Weber State College’s yearbook “The Acorn.” (Signpost Archives)

BSU’s journey promoting black culture continues 50 years later

Alyson Johnson February 9, 2018

After 50 years of promoting leadership and education for black students at Weber State, Black Scholars United continues to inspire, encourage and provide support for all minority students.BSU was established...

Lex Scott of Black Lives Matter Utah

Black Lives Matter of Utah initiates Ogden group

Nina Morse October 29, 2017

The Black Lives Matter Utah chapter hosted their first meeting in Ogden on Oct. 27 to create a new group for the area.The event was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden. Organizers estimated...

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Let’s talk race

Daniel Ray October 12, 2017

When you think of those qualified to talk about racism and bigotry, you probably don’t picture a white man going to college in a state the U.S. Census Bureau says is 91 percent caucasian.Throw in...

Allison Williams as Rose in a scene from the movie "Get Out" directed by Jordan Peele. (Source: Tribune News Service)

‘Get Out’ a Racist film?

Japheth Pleasant March 21, 2017

With debates about race and gender at the forefront of society, a stand-up comedian directed a horror film depicting the fears of the modern-day black man.The recently released film “Get Out,”...

July 9, 2016 - Phoenix, Arizona, U.S - A group of protestors took to the streets in Downtown Phoenix in protest of the recent police involved shootings around the country. (Credit Image: Ricardo Arduengo via ZUMA Wire)

We want justice, that’s all

Jasmine Pittman July 12, 2016

Black Lives Matter. Yes, of course all lives matter, but for some reason the lives of people of color don’t seem to be treated as equally as our other fair skinned brothers' and sisters'.So, more...

La academia tiene la intencion de duplicar la cantidad de minoridades representando a aquellos responsables para las nominaciones.  (Fuente: Tribune News Service)

Los blancos compiten por hombrecito dorado

Mac Walker January 30, 2016

Muchos consideran que el entretenimiento de Hollywood sinónimo de ideales progresistas. Pero, más recientemente, Hollywood ha sido expuesto, no sólo su pasado racista, pero también la falta de...

La academia tiene la intencion de duplicar la cantidad de minoridades representando a aquellos responsables para las nominaciones.  (Fuente: Tribune News Service)

White people compete for little gold man

Mac Walker January 29, 2016

Many consider Hollywood entertainment synonymous with progressive ideals. But, more recently, Hollywood has been exposed for not only their racist past, but also the lack of diversity found on the...

The iconic Harkness Tower at Yale University.

Yale’s disgrace: Activists deface their own cause

January 15, 2016

One would be hard pressed to find a more comfortable, privileged life than that of a college freshman living in the Hogwarts-esque halls of an American Ivy League university. This past November,...

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