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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...

Waldo greets students visiting the Financial Aid and Scholarships office.

Scholarships in the shade: Where students can find more aid

James Gordon, Reporter March 25, 2025

Sprinting across campus to clock into work, cramming a final into your lunch break, scrambling to throw together an essay as the clock strikes midnight — this is the reality for thousands of students...

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....

The Ogden Eccles Center, where a Valentine's dinner and dance will be hosted for the Valentine's Day holiday. 
El centro Eccles de Ogden, donde un baile y una cena de San Valentín serán eventos para el festivo día de San Valentín.

Ogden in love: Date ideas for Valentine’s Day

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk, Reporter February 11, 2025

Love is in the air, and Ogden offers a big range of date ideas to make this Valentine’s Day unique. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a romantic dinner or dance the night away, here are some date ideas. Dinner...

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...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Anthony Edwards #5 of the United States drives against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #1 of Canada in the second half of their exhibition game ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Canada 86-72.

OPINIÓN: El equipo masculino de la EE.UU. aspira al oro en Paris

Nathanael Stout and Brayson Brown July 30, 2024

Los Estados Unidos aspiran a ganar el oro en las Olimpiadas por quinta vez consecutiva. Dirigido por Stephen Curry, LeBron James, y Kevin Durant, este equipo se considera como el mejor que ha sido ensamblado...

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