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A woman reads a closed sign outside the National Gallery of Art nearly a week into a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C, U.S., Oct. 7, 2025.

From Washington to Weber: How shutdowns ripple through everyday life

James Gordon, Managing Editor October 14, 2025

At the start of the fiscal year, on Oct. 1, the federal government shut down after congress failed to reach an agreement on the federal budget, sending a ripple across federal governments throughout the...

People fill out in-person ballots at a polling location during elections.

City Council election: The battle for seat A

Henry Craig, Reporter September 25, 2025

The general election for Ogden city council is fast approaching, with the election being held on Nov. 4. Both candidates have differing opinions and different goals for the city of Ogden. Ogden city...

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...

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