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Police presence is at the protest at Weber State University's Union Building on November. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Editorial: A stand against silence

Jennifer Greenlee November 8, 2021

The Signpost has been a silent observer of events over the last week, as is required by journalistic practice and fair reporting. However, the editorial board feels strongly about the issues that have...

Signpost staff members celebrate the end of another successful year. (The Signpost)

The Signpost continues its excellence

Jennifer Greenlee June 7, 2021

Over the past several months, The Signpost has continued its tradition of bringing home awards for its excellence. The Signpost and its staff won awards from both the Utah Press Association and Region...

Students at The Signpost work diligently to publish twice a week. Photo credit: Aubree Eckhardt

Behind the scenes of The Signpost

Breanna Hart April 19, 2021

Those who contributed to this story: Adam Rubin, Caitlyn Nichols, Jennifer Greenlee, Justin Steed, Raymond Lucas and Marisa NelsonThe Signpost has seen many faces come in and out of the office for many...

National Guard looking out at Salt Lake City while protecting Utah's Capitol. (Sarah Earnshaw / The Signpost) Photo credit: Sarah Earnshaw

What it means to have grit

Sarah Earnshaw April 2, 2021

I recently participated in a discussion about the concept of “having grit.” In this discussion, we talked about how some people naturally are “gritty” and some aren’t. Some...

Professor Jose Otero openly conversed about insights of the public opinion on the lecture. (Landin Griffith / The Signpost)

Science and the alternative way of knowing

Landin Griffith March 15, 2021

The Honors Student Advisory Board led a panel discussion on Feb. 18 at Weber State University. Sally Cantwell and Dr. Mathew Nicholaou, along with professors Dan Bedford and Jose Otero, openly conversed...

College Media Madness begins March 15
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Press Release: The Signpost vies for No. 1 in nationwide College Media Madness competition

Jennifer Greenlee March 15, 2021

The Signpost is joining more than 20 student-run newsrooms in a nationwide fundraising competition during the March Madness season. While Basketball is running the court, The Signpost will be vying for...

A LatinX ceremony you don’t want to miss

A LatinX ceremony you don’t want to miss

Sharon Valverde Vargas March 8, 2020

Throughout life, individuals celebrate the achievements that where they have done something important to them. At WSU, one of these celebrations is the LatinX Grad Ceremony, LGC.LGC is a ceremony that...

Sharon and her mother holding hands together. (Sharon Valverde Vargas / The Signpost)

Looking beyond “daddy issues”

Sharon Valverde Vargas February 6, 2020

Most of the time when I bring up a conversation with someone over the topic of “daddy issues,” they seem to follow it with a slight giggle. The words do sound kind of silly when you say them...

(Aubree Eckhardt / The Signpost)

Brown and proud at Latinx grad ceremony

Sharon Valverde Vargas November 28, 2019

Weber State’s Office of Access & Diversity and MEChA organization are hosting their second Latinx graduation ceremony in spring 2020, celebrating the achievements of the WSU Latinx community. The...

Students protest with posters and a flag on the steps inside the Shepherd Union Building. (Kalie Pead/ The Signpost)

Silence speaks louder than words

Sharon Valverde Vargas November 23, 2019

Weber State's MEChA — Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán — members gathered at the Shepherd Union Atrium for a silent demonstration against ICE policies and to bring awareness to...

Kay Walker speaks at a Stop The Hate event in the Center for Diversity and Unity on WSU's main campus. (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

How children view the world through TV

Sharon Valverde Vargas November 14, 2019

Weber State University students likely grew up watching shows like “Sesame Street,” “The Powerpuff Girls,” “Courage the Cowardly Dog” and “Mister Rogers’...

Pianist Isaac Schraedel collaborated with other WSU students on everything from classical to jazz pieces during his performance for Weber's Sessions on the Ledge. (Monika Clarke/The Signpost)

And then there was a pianist

Sharon Valverde Vargas November 9, 2019

Initially, aiming to honor Native American Heritage Month, Weber State University hosted Sessions on the Ledge on Nov. 6. However, due to a lack of performance participation, coordinators scrambled to...

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