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Weber State preparing to play against Northern Colorado on Nov. 20, 2021.

Opinion: Opportunities and obstacles of Big Sky Football

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 18, 2022

With many of the key players in the Big Sky graduating over spring, this season starts a new era. The fall season is just around the corner, and major questions will be answered. For example, will Sacramento...

Hailey Price bumps a soccer ball off her head during a game against UNC in 2021.

Opinion: Strengths and shortcomings of women’s soccer

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 11, 2022

The 2021 Big Sky women’s soccer tournament was filled with massive upsets and close games. Strong teams like the University of Northern Colorado lost early while Cinderella story teams like Weber State...

WSU defends against CSUN's Nicole Nevarez.

Opinion: The ups and downs of Big Sky volleyball

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor June 27, 2022

With a new season just around the corner, it's time to catch up with fall sports. Helping fans know what to expect next season, this list gives the strengths and weaknesses of each volleyball team in the...

Weber State wins 2022 Big Sky Softball Tournament.

Reflecting on success and preparing for more

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor June 13, 2022

Weber State University's softball team dominated the Big Sky Conference this year. After run-ruling every team in their path during the Big Sky tournament and losing only to one in-conference opponent...

Faith Hoe running back to the batter's box after hitting a baseball with her bat.

The end of a historic season

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor June 6, 2022

After two games in the NCAA championship, Weber State University's softball team fell out of the NCAA Division I softball tournament on May 21. The Wildcats traveled to Seattle for the tournament, playing...

One building on campus has a roof that is nearly covered with solar panels. Photo credit: Summer Muster

Shining a light on solar power

Simon Mortensen April 18, 2022

Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres has said the world needs to be carbon-neutral by 2050, and it's sources like rooftop solar that will play a part in reaching that goal, while...

Many have found the H.I. 11 bill as discriminatory, including the president of Weber State's Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Morgan Phelps. Photo credit: Star Neil

H.B. 11: The battle over inclusion and fairness

Simon Mortensen April 13, 2022

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a bill focused on inclusion and equality for female athletes, being passed. Title IX was celebrated in this year's Super Bowl as Billie Jean King performed...

Mickey Mental is the newest addition to Weber State University's coaching staff for the football team. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

It’s now a Mental game

Simon Mortensen April 6, 2022

On Feb. 11, Weber State University's head football coach Jay Hill announced that former Notre Dame College head coach Mickey Mental would fill the offensive coordinator position left open by former Wildcat...

Weber State Quidditch tryouts will be held on April 31 at 3 a.m. Photo credit: Star Neil

Not-so-Signpost: A league of his own: An interview with a quidditch legend

Simon Mortensen March 31, 2022

Freshmen to fifth-year seniors are all familiar with the locker room before the game. The squad huddles together, with each teammate shouting words of encouragement. Confident, and maybe even cocky, the...

Weber State University's women's basketball team attempts to grab a basketball from Montana State players before they make a point. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Far from a win

Simon Mortensen March 13, 2022

After advancing to the quarter-finals on March 7, Weber State University's women's basketball team fell to Montana State 81–60 on March 8 in Boise, Idaho.Although a neutral territory, it felt like...

Jadyn Matthews reaches to grab a basketball falling after being thrown at the basketball hoop. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

A series of fortunate events

Simon Mortensen March 13, 2022

Weber State's women's basketball team went to the Big Sky conference tournament to win, and senior guards Aloma Solovi and Kori Pentzer brought huge shooting games to advance the women's basketball team...

JJ Overton aligns his hands to get a perfect free throw after Eastern Washington got a foul on him.

On the road to Boise

Emily Miller February 28, 2022

Regular season play is wrapping up in basketball's Big Sky Conference, and both the men’s and women’s teams of Weber State are looking to make a statement in the Big Sky Conference Tournament.The...

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