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Students flipping their tassels as they graduate. Photo taken in 2016.

WSU spring 2024 graduation: What to know

Saria Harris, Reporter April 9, 2024

During the last week of April, Weber State University will be holding a general commencement for all students graduating, along with separate convocation ceremonies for the individual colleges on campus. Tassels...

The empty Skyroom on the forth floor of the Shepard Union building where the Senate Meeting is supposed to be taking place.

Senate discusses funding and Code Purple

Parham Kermani, Reporter October 12, 2023

On Oct. 2, Weber State University Student Association’s senate voted on two funding requests and addressed the swastika found in Shepherd Union. Kayden Houser, Athletics and Club Sports senator, presented...

Rush players Gavin Peterson (30) and Riley Porter (5) go head to head against Rancho Halo players Alessandro Pintor (25) and Michelle Bautista (35).

Rolling at the Dee

Simote Lokotui February 28, 2022

Weber State University hosted the National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament for the West Coast Conference on Feb. 19 and 20.The Utah Rush coordinated this year's tournament, which included eight teams...

The different tassel colors and regalia that graduates sport at graduation ceremonies all convey a different meaning and achievement. Photo credit: Pixabay

The colors of convocation

Raymond Lucas November 29, 2021

Graduation is about more than just accomplishments: It’s the gathering of loved ones, the cap and gown, it's “Pomp and Circumstance” blasting through the speakers and it’s even...

The 9/11 Memorial has been placed for all to see within the NewGate Mall.  (Rebecca Gonzales/The Signpost)

Traveling exhibit commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11

Rebecca Gonzales February 24, 2021

The Newgate Mall in Ogden recently welcomed a traveling 9/11 exhibit courtesy of nonprofit organization Honor365. The exhibit commemorates the upcoming 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. It was first...

The nontraditional approach to college success

The nontraditional approach to college success

Ally Nelson January 15, 2021

Higher education is important to nontraditional students, but with other big priorities in their lives, such as marriage or children, making time for and having the income to finish school can be difficult....

The nontraditional approach to college success

The nontraditional approach to college success

Ally Nelson January 15, 2021

Higher education is important to nontraditional students, but with other big priorities in their lives, such as marriage or children, making time for and having the income to finish school can be difficult....

WSU professor Samuel Bryson conducts the Symphonic Band concert (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

WSU Symphonic Band provides a musical journey and honors veterans

Francisco Ruiz November 8, 2019

The Weber State University Symphonic Band fall concert took audience members on a musical trip to Tolkien’s Middle Earth, the DeLorean from “Back to the Future” and to the beaches of...

A flighter pilot headset is on display among other headsets and veteran uniforms at Weber State University on Nov. 10. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Veteran Services showcases history

Ashton Corsetti November 11, 2016

Veteran Services coordinator Charlie Chandler sees the problem with understanding history as generational, and “the farther we get away from each conflict, the more we get out of the touch with the people...

Pfc. Kendel Gustisha, front left, and Spc. Jocelyn Kopac, front right, dig in to hot food served up by the Wisconsin Army National Guard Headquarters Co. after spending the day out in the cold. Local businesses are offering a free meal to veterans on Nov. 11. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Local businesses to feed an army for free

Rachel Storm November 8, 2016

Local businesses are honoring veterans and active duty U.S. military by offering them a free meal on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. IHOP, Longhorn Steak House and Village Inn are among the many businesses...

Children pick out roses to carry during the 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Walk in Ogden on Saturday, Sept 24. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

WSU students participate in 9th annual NUHOPE Suicide Awareness Walk in downtown Ogden

Doug Manifold September 25, 2016
Suicide is a leading cause of death. NUHOPE is there to help.
Historic unit reunites in Wendover

Historic unit reunites in Wendover

Nathan Cragun October 1, 2015

In December 1944, a unit was formed in Wendover, Utah. The unit was the 509th Composite Group, and its mission was to maintain and drop the first atomic bombs. Last weekend, survivors of the 509th reunited...

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