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The pages of a curriculum book by Jamie Cutter’s curriculum, “Inclusive Sex Education:  A comprehensive Sexual Health Education Curriculum Guide,” addresses the subject of healthy relationships.

The lack of sex education in Utah and its effects

Gracie Stephenson, Contributor April 15, 2025

A Fremont High School health teacher, Jared Romero, knows the shortcomings of sex education in Utah, which he’s been teaching for 11 years. Even though his daughter is only 2 years old, he decided it...

LGBTQ+ flags placed inside of the LGBTQ+ Center at Weber State University.// Banderas LGBTQ+ pests dentro del centro LGBTQ+ en Weber State.

Pride and politics: Utah’s controversial flag ban

Haven di Atene, Reporter April 8, 2025

Flags are more than just decoration; the United States of America's flag is a representation of equality, freedom and democracy to its citizens. However, that’s not the flag at stake with House Bill...

Red and blue police lights flashing on top of a police patrol car.// Luces Rojas y azules de policia brillando en el techo de la patrulla policial.

Police Blotter 2/27

James Gordon, Reporter February 27, 2025

Fighting on the ice On Feb. 15, a Weber State University police officer was dispatched to the Weber County Ice Sheet for a dispute over a children’s hockey game. Parents of one team were upset when...

Dean Hurst, portrait taken for the production of "The Music Man," Weber State College, 1961-1963.

En memoria de Dean Hurst

Nelly Hernandez Tejada and Gretel Monjar February 6, 2024

La lluvia de la mañana anterior dejó las pistas mojadas y un cielo nublado en la tarde del 3 de febrero, mientras familia, amigos y colegas se juntaron en una iglesia local para celebrar la vida de Dean...

Dean Hurst, portrait taken for the production of "The Music Man," Weber State College, 1961-1963.

In memory of Dean Hurst

Gretel Monjar, Reporter February 6, 2024

The previous morning rain had left wet roads and an overcast sky on the afternoon of Feb. 3, while family, friends and colleagues gathered at a local church to celebrate the life of Weber State University’s...

Women try to balance many roles, but each woman has to figure out her own path. Photo credit: Aubree Eckhardt

The extraordinary role of women

Marisa Nelson October 19, 2020

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I have seen many strong examples of what women can accomplish. But, I have also seen many who judge others in our religion because others’...

President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of General Conference on Oct. 4, which was available on several platforms from home. Photo credit: Caitlyn Nichols

Worshiping together while physically apart

Caitlyn Nichols October 12, 2020

The Conference Center in Salt Lake City sat devoid of attendees as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the state, country and world tuned in to watch the 190th semiannual...

April Skeem and Brooke Cowley who are both Weber State students put on the panel as part of a senior project. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

How LGBT and LDS church members build bridges together

Sierra Hawkins April 12, 2019

It's no secret that there is tension between the LGBT community and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For people who are "gay and Mormon," this tension is not only an outside...

Mormon dating through trial and error

Mormon dating through trial and error

Chris Nichols June 22, 2018

As a young, single member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I will echo a sentiment felt by other singles: dating is the actual worst.Single members of the LDS church between the ages...

Author revives 'forgotten' apostles in latest book

March 26, 2015

History can be a hard thing to digest, especially when it comes to telling the stories that people might want to bury. However, Michael Marquardt and William Shepard have recently co-authored a book...

When rights collide, equality must win

February 4, 2015

With the United States anticipating the Supreme Court's expected June announcement on same-sex marriage, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has chosen to take a stance supporting anti-discrimination...

It's time to rethink LDS temple wedding policy

November 1, 2014

Social media exploded with the rumors that The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) had changed their wedding policy. The rumors claimed the LDS church relaxed its policy of forcing couples...

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