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Yaks in Nepal on the way to the Mount Everest base camp, 2024.

Harsh terrain and kindred hearts: WSU announces another trip to Nepal

Skyler Mundell, Contributer April 8, 2025

To kick off the 18th annual Ogden Climbing Festival, Weber State University’s Outdoor Program is announcing a new travel opportunity for service-minded students that will take them to the mountainous...

A list of items needed for donation at the Lantern House.

WSU raises awareness for the Lantern House

Joseph Trotter, Contributor April 8, 2025

Ogden’s own Lantern House/St. Anne’s Center has been serving those experiencing homelessness in Northern Utah since 1981. Their dedication to serving everyone who walks through the door helps set the...

The historic downtown of the capitol of Poland, Warsaw

OPINION: Crossing cultures: My experience moving from Poland to Ogden

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk, Reporter April 8, 2025

Moving from Poland to Ogden as an international student has been more challenging than I originally thought and required me to adjust to new surroundings and contrasts fast in order to be successful in...

OPINION: Wiktoria’s concerto of life

OPINION: Wiktoria’s concerto of life

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk, Reporter April 1, 2025

As an international student from Poland, coming to Utah meant leaving behind everything familiar, including my friends, language and even the way I experienced the world. Looking back, I can say my journey...

Star Neil and Morgan Keller enjoy a 2024 summer camping trip between semesters.

OPINION: An open letter of gratitude: To those who helped me get here

Star Neil, Editor April 1, 2025

I began my journey at Weber State University seven years ago as a 21-year-old non-traditional student and second-generation Wildcat. I’m the daughter of an awesome single mom who attended WSU during...

AI result for Minecraft prompt.

OPINION: “A Minecraft Movie”: The greatest movie of 2025

Cooper Hatsis, Editor March 27, 2025

When talking about the greatest films of the 21st century there are many movies that come to mind. “The Social Network,” “No Country for Old Men,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — the...

Damage in caused by the tornado in North Ogden (1951).

Ogden’s deadliest tornado you’ve never heard about

Bryce Odenthal, Contributor March 27, 2025

The Aug. 11, 1999, Salt Lake City tornado often overshadows a lesser known, more destructive tornado that just hit a few miles north of Weber State University. On June 23, 1951, at 5:33 p.m., an extremely...

Jeims Molina, a thrower for Weber State competing in the 2024 Big Sky championship as he's throwing discus.// Jeims Molina, un tirador de disco de Weber State compitiendo en el campeonato de Big Sky en el 2024 mientras tire el disco.

Meeting Jeims Molina: International track and field student-athlete

Victoria Hernandez and David Roman Aros February 25, 2025

Have you ever thought to yourself about how it would be if you played your favorite sport in another part of the world? This dream has become a reality for many, including the Costa Rican thrower for Weber...

International Student Affairs Office at Shepherd Union.// Oficina de asuntos de estudiantes internacionales en Sheperd Union.

Checking in on international students at WSU

Alfonso Rubio, Asst. Editor February 18, 2025

Leer en español Addendum: This story has been edited for accuracy. Schooling can be a very overwhelming and stressful experience, and living and adapting to a new country is a challenge in itself....

Various Valentine's Day sweets and treats for the holiday.

OPINION: Valentine’s Day from a European perspective

Haven di Atene, Reporter February 11, 2025

As a European who grew up on military bases for almost my entire life, Valentine’s Day was never celebrated by anyone in my circle. In Europe, Valentine’s Day is more of a private affair if couples...

Amy Berg, director of It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. // Amy Berg, directora "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley" como una selección oficial del festival de cine Sundance. Cortesía del instituto de Sundance.

OPINION: The Signpost reviews: “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley”

Megan Swann, Culture Editor January 30, 2025

From an early childhood invested in music to an untimely death, “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” outlines the life and times of the legendary singer-songwriter. Directed and produced by Amy Berg,...

Social Media app TikTok logo pictured on smart phone before the U.S. flag. Donald Trump delayed TikTok's ban for an additional 75 days.// El logo de la aplicación y red social, TikTok, expuesta en un telefono movil antes de que el presidente de los Estados Unidos aplazara la decisión de la prohibición de la aplicación por 75 días.

Weber State social media experts conducting research on TikTok ban

Jared Mitchell, Culture Reporter January 28, 2025

Over a week after the brief TikTok ban in the United States on Jan. 18, many creators are left with more questions than answers. This ban was a result of a bipartisan bill passed by Congress and signed...

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