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People in attendance listening to the 2023 Intermountain Sustainability Summit lecture, Energy Financing: How to Make Your Energy Program a Cash Cow.

OPINION: SPARC-ing an interest in sustainability

Gretel Monjar, Section Editor March 28, 2024

“Your chauffeur has arrived,” my driver said as I stepped in. I sat down and stared out into the black morning. I buzzed with excitement. This day had been coming for 10 months. My chauffeur...

Pamphlets containing more information about the Intermountain Sustainability Summit for those attending the Summit.

Folletos que contienen más información sobre la Cumbre de Sostenibilidad Intermountain para los asistentes.

OPINIÓN: Fundiendo un interés en la sostenibilidad

Christie Gutierrez, Traductor March 28, 2024

“Su chofer ha llegado”, me dijo el conductor al entrar. Me senté y me quedé mirándola negra mañana. Estaba emocionada. Hacía diez meses que se acercaba este día. Mi chofer era en realidad...

Cooper Hartman (left) and Jaron Shereda (right) directing a prop used in the Amphibian production.

Behind “The Amphibians:” Creating a sustainable show

Megan Swann, Culture Editor February 27, 2024

A green Moroccan-style rug stands in for turf. A green bikini top represents a leaf in a canopy of trees. A melted soda bottle creates a translucent green flower. This is not your typical recreation...

A wall in the Shepard Union building dedicated to Weber State Universitys Sustainability club, showcasing what they do around campus and how to start getting involved.

Preserving food with WSU’s Food Recovery Network

McKinna Baird, Reporter January 25, 2024

One way to volunteer at Weber State University is with the Food Recovery Network. This nationwide organization has a Weber State Chapter, located in the Energy and Sustainability office. The network works...

Front of Marriott Health Sciences Building.

Weber’s new landscape cuts down water usage

McKinna Baird, Reporter September 12, 2023

Since Weber State University presented their new Water Action Plan, Facilities Management has taken a new approach to landscaping on campus. Xeriscaping, a landscaping style that prioritizes low water...

Welcome back to the theater

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter August 28, 2023

Weber State University theater department is bringing original and adapted plays to campus this coming fall and spring semesters. Coming in October is an adaptation of the classic novel “Jane Eyre”...

Pamphlets containing more information about the Intermountain Sustainability Summit for those attending the Summit.

Weber State hosts the Intermountain Sustainability Summit

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter March 30, 2023

Weber State University hosted the Intermountain Sustainability Summit on March 23 and 24 in the Shepherd Union Building. The summit featured multiple environmentalist speakers who spoke on issues relating...

Filmmaker, producer and director, Larry Confino speaking to students about the process of film making.

Documentarista Larry Confino visita WSU

Nathanael Stout and Cooper Hatsis March 30, 2023

Larry Confino, un director, productor y cineasta de documentales independientes, visitó la universidad Weber State el 23 y 24 de marzo para estimular sus películas recientes. Confino es graduado del...

Filmmaker, producer and director, Larry Confino speaking to students about the process of film making.

Documentarian Larry Confino visits WSU

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter March 30, 2023

Independent documentary filmmaker, producer and director Larry Confino visited Weber State University on March 23 and 24 in promotion of his recent films. Confino is an alum from New York University’s...

Analeah Vaughn (right) the Sustainability Coordinator and Green Department Program Manager at WSU, and Korynn Martinez (left) a student sustainability coordinator at the sustainability office at WSU promote the Clear the Air ‘23 challenge, Jan. 31.

Community air care

Adam Rubin, Reporter February 21, 2023

Weber State University’s commitment to environmental sustainability is well-known among the Wildcat Family. The campus goal of being carbon-neutral by 2040 is supported by the “Clear the Air Challenge,”...

A single solar panel sitting outside of the Shepherd Union building.

A greener Weber

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter February 7, 2023

WSU’s Department of Energy and Sustainability has been working hard to offset carbon production from the university. The campus, which is already 18.7% powered using renewable energy from Rocky Mountain...

Hey Waldo, can we go thrift shopping?

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter January 26, 2023

Weber State University’s Energy and Sustainability Office is hosting a swap meet on Jan. 25 and 26. WSU’s students, faculty and community have been able to participate by donating or receiving items...

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