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Students wait in line to get drinks and food at the Weber State Oktoberfest.

Weber State’s first Oktoberfest celebration

Hampus Ivarsson, Reporter October 8, 2024

Oktoberfest is a tradition rooted in the Bavarian region of Germany, though it’s often mistaken for a broader German tradition. Over time, this celebration has spread globally, and Weber State University...

Portrait of Heidi Shaw, a WSU alumni.

A Wildcat’s return home

Gracie Woodbury, Reporter April 9, 2024

Heidi Shaw always knew that she would attend Weber State University, so it was no surprise to her when she found herself on campus in 1988. “When I was a senior in high school, the Weber State cheerleaders...

Students flipping their tassels as they graduate. Photo taken in 2016.

WSU spring 2024 graduation: What to know

Saria Harris, Reporter April 9, 2024

During the last week of April, Weber State University will be holding a general commencement for all students graduating, along with separate convocation ceremonies for the individual colleges on campus. Tassels...

New graduates from the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions take part in commencement ceremonies at the Dee Events Center on Dec. 17, 2021.

Nuevas graduadas de la escuela de carreras médicas Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke participan en las ceremonias inaugurales en el centro de eventos Dee el 17 de diciembre de 2021.

Graduation convocations

Lucas Moore, Reporter November 28, 2023

Weber State University will hold the convocation ceremonies for fall semester graduates on Dec. 15. Convocations are held every fall and spring for each of the different colleges on campus. Convocation...

A photo of the blue and red lights on top of a police patrol car.

Police Blotter 11/21

Sky Mundell, Asst. News Editor November 21, 2023

Elevator trouble On Nov. 9, just after noon, the Weber State University Police Department dispatched an officer to the Shepherd Union building on reports that someone had become trapped inside the northwest...

The inside one of the elevators located in the Shepherd Union building opening up on the fourth floor.

WSU elevator defiled

Brisa Odenthal, Section Editor July 11, 2023

WSU elevator defiled Brisa Odenthal On June 27, a Weber State University staff member found the words “White Power” etched into the panel of an elevator in the Shepherd Union Building. Though the...

A person scooping chocolate ice cream with an ice cream scoop.

I scream, you scream…

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter June 27, 2023

Summer Scoops is officially back at Weber State University. Every Wednesday from now until Aug. 2 at 2:30 p.m. on the south patio of the Shepherd Union building Weber State students, faculty and staff...

Sending off successful seniors

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter April 11, 2023

Graduation at Weber State University is quickly approaching. A great way to celebrate this honorable achievement is by attending the 2023 Senior Send-Off hosted by the Student Involvement & Leadership...

Pamphlets containing more information about the Intermountain Sustainability Summit for those attending the Summit.

Weber State hosts the Intermountain Sustainability Summit

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter March 30, 2023

Weber State University hosted the Intermountain Sustainability Summit on March 23 and 24 in the Shepherd Union Building. The summit featured multiple environmentalist speakers who spoke on issues relating...

A great way to donate: WSU hosts blood drive

McKinna Baird, Reporter February 9, 2023

On Feb. 6-8, the Dee Events Center and the Shepherd Union building welcomed the American Red Cross for a blood drive. The blood drive offered appointments to donors, but accepted walk-ins whenever possible....

Weber State University Master Police Officer Cameron Kapetanov, Donny Archuleta, and Lt. Cody Brenchley talking about the status of a Freon chemical leak in the Shepherd Union building.

BREAKING NEWS: Freon leak in Stewart Library

Tim Costello, News editor August 30, 2022

Update: The Stewart Library has reopened to faculty, staff and students as of Aug. 30, 3 p.m., after being evacuated due to a Freon leak. The third floor of the building stills remains closed.   Students’...

Cans and boxes of food sit with fruits in the back of the pantry. (Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Food for thought

Breanna Hart, Editor-in-chief August 29, 2022

The fall semester is upon us once again, and with the start of a new semester comes an influx of new students, homework, stress and, most of all, spending an extended amount of time on campus. One of...

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