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Staff checking in Utah Academy Sciences, Arts, and Letters Annual Conference participant. (Marisa Wolford / The Signpost)

Students and faculty jockey for the journal

Kainoa Nunez March 27, 2019

The annual conference of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters brought colleges and universities from across the state to Weber State University on March 23. During the event, students...

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Fighting stress and finding academic success

Alyson Johnson January 22, 2019

College students often find themselves overwhelmed juggling adult life and staying on top of their schoolwork. These high expectations can lead to increased stress levels, which ultimately affect their...

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Resources available for underrepresented students

August 31, 2017

Resources at Weber State for non-traditional students are limited. Requirements for scholarships coincide with obstacles and can impede a student's ability to attend school. Fathers are among...

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Stressed? You’re in good company

Japheth Pleasant April 13, 2017

Three cities within the state of Utah are among the top 15 most stressed cities in America: Provo (2nd), Ogden (8th) and Salt Lake City (15th), according to Herb Scribner of the Deseret News. The main...

Cheyenne Liang fields an attendee's question at a Stop the Hate event: A Day in the Life of People with Mental Illnesses. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Panel discusses student mental health

Juliana Palacio January 30, 2017

A discussion held in the Diversity Center on Jan. 25 consisted of a panel of speakers and two Weber State University students. The panel sought to address the stigma behind mental illnesses within the...

Weber State University students make glittery stress relief jars at Davis campus on Jan. 17. (Rachel Storm / The Signpost)

’Cats craft hypnotic jars to stress less

Rachel Storm January 19, 2017

Davis Campus Wildcats got crafty on Jan. 17 when dozens of students gathered in the D3 atrium to make stress bottles. Stress bottles, often referred to as calm down jars and glitter bottles on Pinterest,...

The Stress Relief Center lounge has magazines to read or a miniature zen garden to play with while waiting for a massage chair. The Center is located in room 124 in Weber State University's Swenson Gym. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Finals week is on the horizon; WSU helps you stress less

Spencer Stevens November 23, 2016

As classes, exams, finances, relationships and the somewhat foreboding post-college plans send students' lives into tailspins, stress management becomes an invaluable asset in the college survival...

Students pet therapy dog Flocki, a Great Pyrenees from Intermountain Therapy Animals.  (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Dogs, de-stressing and deep breathing

Delaney Woodfield April 5, 2016

The Counseling & Psychological Services Center, with the help from some furry friends, held a Relaxation Fair in the Shepherd Union to help students find healthy ways to live life.The fair had numerous...

Take breaks to avoid burning out

Take breaks to avoid burning out

Allen Glines December 18, 2015

There comes a time when students need a break from the pressures that come with their studies. This mostly affects students who decide to attend classes during the summer. It’s also the primary reason...

WSU Student Researches Mindfulness

WSU Student Researches Mindfulness

Kellie Plumhof November 19, 2015

Life can be stressful, especially during college. One Weber State University student is devoting his time to researching on mindfulness and how it can help reduce stress. Tyson Bryant first attended...

Overcoming the mid-semester slump

Kellie Plumhof October 17, 2015

A strange phenomenon sweeps over campus around the middle of each semester. This strange force can turn even the most focused, driven student into a couch potato who vehemently refuses to acknowledge...

WSU athletes balance life, school and sports

April 2, 2015

Student athletes at Weber State University experience both enjoyment and stress. Many of these student athletes balance a full-time academic schedule while focusing on their game. For full time student...

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