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Researchers have found an emotional response in the brain that is triggered when people's political beliefs are challenged. (Graphic by Maddy Van Orman / The Signpost)

Science Weekly: Political beliefs bound in brain physiology

Kellie Plumhof January 24, 2017

After a polarizing election year, and a less-than-peaceful transition of power, it is becoming increasingly apparent that political beliefs are tied to emotions.Neuroscientists from the Brain and Creativity...

Mindy Finn and presidential hopeful Evan McMullin take photographs with audience members following a campaign speech at Weber State University's Shepherd Union Ballroom on Oct. 27. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

McMullin campaign promises “a new era” in politics

Ashton Corsetti October 30, 2016

  Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin said Oct. 28 that “The Republican party, along with the Democratic party, has become bound to the past … in ways that are detrimental...

Alice Cooper for President (Source: Ross Halfin / Wikimedia Commons)

Alice Cooper 4 Prez: A troubled man for troubled times.

Chris Nichols October 4, 2016

Clinton or Trump? Republican or Democrat? Our bipartisan system is heavily publicized during this election, but a fresh political party is emerging: Rock ’n' Roll. A new candidate has hit the ground...

Latinos se reunen para apoyar al candidato presidencial Donald Trump.  (Fuente: Tribune News Services)

Su voto cuenta

Paula Ninataype September 16, 2016

Los tres grupos de minoridades más grandes de los Estados Unidos, Afroamericanos, Hispanos y los Asiáticos, estuvieron bien representados en las elecciones presidenciales del 2008. "El electorado...

College Democrats of Utah to discuss immigration

February 3, 2015

Getting people involved, getting people informed and bringing people together are just a few steps the College Democrats of Utah (CDU) are taking. They want to bring political issues and discussions to...

Democratic candidate Donna McAleer speaks to Weber

November 2, 2014

Democratic congressional candidate Donna McAleer visited WSU Wednesday to speak on women in the military and their lack of presence in government. McAleer started by asking if everyone in the audience...

Students discuss political differences in relationships

October 5, 2012

Differences in political identification do not seem to deter Weber State University students from seeking relationships. WSU students said differences in political identification do affect a relationship...

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