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Honoring loved ones who have passed away at Dias de los muertos.   Nikki Dorber / The Signpost

Union unites for Día de los Muertos

Sharon Valverde Vargas November 7, 2019

Uniting to learn about the Latinx culture through festivities, the Union Station held their Día de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1.Beyond the traditional skull and flower decorations, Día de...

An elaborate altar in the zócalo (city square) constructed for the Día de los Muertos Festival in Oaxaca, Mexico.
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A celebration of life, not death

Sharon Valverde Vargas October 25, 2019

You've probably heard of the Day of the Dead, a deep-rooted tradition celebrated annually at the end of October. Día de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, according...

Judge Heward is passionate about her work and wants to inform everyone (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Diversity conference speaks on youth court

Sharon Valverde Vargas October 13, 2019

The 21st Annual WSU Diversity Conference commenced its two-day event with keynote speakers to educate the students about race, class, gender and status.Judge Michelle Heward, recently appointed to the...

(Jackson Reed / The Signpost)

A life of authenticity

Sharon Valverde Vargas October 11, 2019

For some, living an authentic life can be challenging because of societal, familial or religious pressures. WSU student Savannah Deichmann wanted to live her truth because she felt it was the only way...

Andrea S. Hernandez, Coordinator, gets ready for the Open House Event at the Center For Diversity and Unity. (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

Open house and open arms

Sharon Valverde Vargas September 27, 2019

The Center for Diversity and Unity held its yearly open house on Sept. 25 to share CDU programming and offer help to students, both old and new. Andrea Hernández, WSU’s Diversity and Inclusive...

Graphic by Aubree Eckhardt

To vape or not to vape

Deborah Wilber September 27, 2019

After I was diagnosed with a heart condition, I became curious about vaping. This electronic cigarette appeared to be the answer to healthier tobacco use; people could have nicotine without the harmful...

Waldo, not just a wildcat

Waldo, not just a wildcat

Weston Sleight September 26, 2019

Not much is known about the time before the Wildcat became the face of Weber State University. In fact, throughout the first few seasons of football, Weber didn’t have a mascot at all. Weber Normal...

Graphic by Alli Rickards

First-generation Latinos and Weber State create excellence

Sharon Valverde Vargas September 18, 2019

Every student has a different reason for attending college, but for Weber State University student Jazmin Carranza, it was her mother who influenced her decision to pursue a higher education; Carranza...

People gather at the Ogden Municipal building in protest of the U.S. border camps. Photo credit: Sharon Valverde Vargas

Ogden community takes part in national “Lights for Liberty” Protest

Sharon Valverde Vargas July 15, 2019

According to USA Today, over 700 cities participated in the Lights for Liberty protest on July 12; Ogden was one of those cities. The community gathered to express their thoughts and feelings toward what...

Dreamscapes' interactive installations are not just for people. Photo credit: Sharon Valverde Vargas

The art of the pop-up experience

Sharon Valverde Vargas July 8, 2019

Niche pop-up art experiences have attracted young, social media-driven people around the world recently. Art installations dedicated to ice cream, candy, selfies and death have surfaced, giving people...

Signpost sweeps for the three-peat

Signpost sweeps for the three-peat

Tori Waltz April 18, 2019

At this year’s Utah Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, The Signpost brought home 19 awards for original reporting and media works completed in 2018. Among those awards was the achievement...

The balcony of the Student Services building makes for good viewing. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost) Photo credit: Joshua Wineholt

Water usage makes waves at WSU

Kainoa Nunez March 22, 2019

Utah is famous for its landscapes, mountains and nature centers, but it's also known as one of the driest states in North America. According to the Utah Division of Water Resources, the average...

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