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The Weber State University Wildcats defeated Brigham Young University 113-103 in mens basketball on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
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Waldo’s Weber quiz 3/26

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor March 26, 2024

QUESTIONS: 1. Who is the president of Weber State University? A. John E. Lindquist B. Brad Mortensen C. Jerry Moyes D. Adrienne Andrews 2. When was Weber State University founded? A. 1965 B....

Weber State graduate Eva Martinez with her diploma after the 2021 Latinx graduation ceremony.

New degree opportunities for Spanish-speaking students at WSU

Brisa Odenthal, Section Editor March 26, 2024

On March 19 Weber State University announced the Building Puentes program, which will bring courses and degrees in Spanish to the university. Because of a $2.5 million grant from the Utah Governor’s...

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...

Waldos Cheesie Grill sign located in the Shepherd Union building.

El Wildcat de gran hambre

Nathanael Stout, Traductor September 5, 2023

Entre las clases, el estudio y el camino por un campus con muchas colinas, es fácil ganar un apetito en la universidad Weber State. Afortunadamente, hay muchas opciones aquí para alimentos. La mayoría...

The participants of the Creation Corner event. From left to right: Angie Snyder, Kelsee Partenting, Eden Heart, Amanda Kumar.

Creation Corner

Shania Emmett, Reporter February 23, 2023

Often considered a hobby, crocheting is an art form that picked up in popularity when the pandemic hit. This led to the idea of the “Creation Corner” by Angie Snyder from Stewart Library's Circulation...

New students attending an orientation of the campus.

Retener y mantener los estudiantes de Weber State

Marianna Lopez Luritta December 6, 2022

Las tasas de retención de estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal Weber han crecido a medida que la administración continúa sus esfuerzos para ayudar a los estudiantes a permanecer en WSU, especialmente...

New students attending an orientation of the Weber State campus.

Retaining and maintaining Weber’s student body

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter December 6, 2022

Weber State University’s student retention rates have grown as administration continues their efforts to help students stay at WSU, especially those in risk-categories. WSU’s retention rates for...

Waldo encouraged fans at the Portland State vs Weber State Womens Volleyball game.

Got a question? Ask Waldo!

Hunter Lindsey, Reporter June 27, 2022

Weber State University’s artificial intelligence-powered Ask Waldo system was launched this year. Ask Waldo can help current and prospective students in a variety of ways including a new system that...

This archive photograph from 1949-1950 shows when Weber College’s monument wall was built on the Harrison Boulevard location, preceding the construction of the college on Harrison by two years. (Weber State University Archives) Photo credit: Weber State University Archives

Do you know Weber State?

Joshua Kamp August 27, 2021

1. In what year was Weber State University first founded? a. 1879 b. 1889 c. 1919 d. 1929 2. What is the name of the Weber State mascot? a. Willy Wildcat b. Walter Wallaby c. Wyatt the Walrus d. Waldo...

Blood Battle participants in the Shepard Union Ballroom on WSUs main campus. (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

‘Cats bleed purple for blood drive

Kierstynn King August 26, 2020

Each year at the beginning of fall semester, with the help of the American Red Cross, WSU and USU compete in a bloody contest: the annual Blood Drive. During Aug. 24 to 28, the Shepherd Union ballrooms...

Waldo, not just a wildcat

Waldo, not just a wildcat

Weston Sleight September 26, 2019

Not much is known about the time before the Wildcat became the face of Weber State University. In fact, throughout the first few seasons of football, Weber didn’t have a mascot at all. Weber Normal...

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