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Cheap Weekly: Outdoor holiday activities

December 2, 2014

So far the beginning of December has proved snowless, at least nothing is sticking to the ground, but that doesn't mean that cooler temperatures and holiday cheer can't be felt around campus. With finals...

Ski discounts students can get this year

November 30, 2014

The beginning of December is here, which means the beginning of ski season has arrived as well. Skiing and snowboarding can often come with a price, and a very expensive one at that. Costs include a...

Grandma's tips for surviving winter

November 20, 2014

We’ve had our first snow of the year. The shifty Utah weather has finally decided to consistently settle in the forties. The harsh wind outside makes navigating around campus a little tougher. There...

Cheap Weekly: Playing in the snow on campus

November 13, 2014

It’s easy to be cynical and grouchy as a college student, especially when it comes to inconveniences like the first snowfall of the year. While cynicism is easy, isn’t playtime even easier? There...

5 activities to do before winter hits

November 6, 2014

Snow is not yet falling, which gives students a chance to get out and enjoy a few more weekends of fall weather. Here are some fun ideas: Get some fresh air on a hike It's not yet muddy on the hiking...

Whimsical Wildcat: Six reasons I love Halloween

October 29, 2013

When I look back at my life and remember all the Halloween events I’ve witnessed, I remember why Halloween is one of my favorite times of year. Since I can’t pinpoint just one specific reason, I’ve...

Simonson Says: Never say you love snow again

February 2, 2013

It's winters like this when I ask myself why the heck I'm still in Utah. Sure, the last couple of days have been relatively warm and sunny (now knock on wood that it won't already be blizzarding again...

Viewpoint: Tips for driving in bad Utah weather

November 10, 2012

The best advice for driving in the winter? Don’t. Unfortunately, we live in Utah, and there’s a better chance of the Super Bowl being cancelled for inclement weather than classes being canceled. So...

The inevitable reactions to first snowfall

October 23, 2012

For the beginning of the school year, the only complaint on students’ lips while making the voyage across campus is "why is campus all uphill?" However, the minute the snow begins to fall, a sudden change...

Climate change faster in Utah

January 12, 2012

Although the average temperature in Utah has risen in the last decade, hydrologist Brian McInerney from the National Weather Service said the high elevation of Utah’s resorts is keeping snow on the slopes. Except...

Snowy start to Homecoming Week

October 8, 2011

Weber State University's Homecoming Week got off to a different start than usual, as the traditional kickoff to Homecoming Week, the Mount Ogden Hike, was canceled Saturday due to poor weather conditions. In...

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