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Red and blue police lights flashing on top of a police patrol car.// Luces Rojas y azules de policia brillando en el techo de la patrulla policial.

Police Blotter 7/29

Haven di Atene, Assistant Editor July 29, 2025

Time to cool off On April 16, at approximately 1 a.m., an officer investigated an individual at the gazebo behind the Alumni Center. The individual was reportedly smoking and walked away from the gazebo...

Miss Rodeo Ogden Ada Poulter waving during the opening ceremony.

Safety in the Saddle: Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo

Erin Drollette, Reporter July 29, 2025

Every summer, the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo gathers large crowds. Founded in 1934 to lift spirits during the depression, the rodeo is now celebrating its 91st anniversary. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys...

The playground outside of the childcare center for children to spend time playing outside.//  La zona de juego afuera del centro de cuidado de niños para que los niños pasen tiempo jugando en las afueras.

WSU Hourly Child Care Center and its effect on students

Erin Drollette, Reporter July 22, 2025

Balancing school and family life can be challenging for any student who has children. Weber State University’s Hourly Child Care Center provides affordable and adaptable options on the third floor of...

Blaise Threatt moves to the hoop in the Jan. 30 game against Idaho. Blaise Threatt se mueve hacia la cesta en el partido en contra Idaho el 30 de Enero.-

Former Wildcats in the NBA Summer League

Gavin Nelson, Editor July 22, 2025

Weber State University was well-represented at the 2025 “NBA 2K26”-sponsored Summer League in Las Vegas. On June 28, Dillon Jones, fresh off winning an NBA championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder,...

The Miller Administration Building is home to many offices, including Weber State's new Provost. (AJ Handley/The Signpost)// El edificio de administración Miller es hogar para muchas oficinas, incluyendo la ofician de la nueva rectora de Weber State. AJ Handley/The Signpost)

Welcoming Leslie Durham as new provost

Haven di Atene, Assistant Editor July 22, 2025

Since the middle of spring semester, there has been some turnover in the provost's office at Weber State University. The provost is considered the chief academic officer within a university. They are...

Visitors contribute to filling in a guided community mural at the Ogden Arts Festival.-- Los visitantes contribuyen a llenar el mural de la comunidad en el Ogden Arts Festival.

Utah artists present at Ogden Arts Festival

Hannah Richards, Reporter July 22, 2025

Held at Union Station, the 19th annual Ogden Arts Festival was organized and produced by the Ogden Downtown Alliance nonprofit organization. The arts festival is a yearly event that showcases the artwork...

Weber State University students on a hiking trip up to Ben Lomond with the Outdoor Program.-- Estudiantes de la Weber State University en un viaje de escalar en Ben Lomond con el Outdoor Program.

Getting outside with WSU’s Outdoor Program

Kyle Greenawalt, Reporter July 15, 2025

Weber State University’s Outdoor Program has begun its summer events and activities for students, with the goal to help people stay active and outside during the season. There are many things that...

Crowds of people waiting to board passenger trains at Union Station.
-- Multitudes de personas esperan para abordar los trenes de pasajeros en el Union Station.

What’s on the tracks for Union Station

Hannah Richards and Jared Mitchell July 15, 2025

Union Station has been a feature of Ogden for over 100 years, providing the city with a place for community and education. “One of the wonderful things about working in Union Station is that pretty...

The dinosaur museum that is also a part of the George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park along with the recently added All Abilities playground in Ogden.// El museo de dinosaurios que tambien es parte del George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park junto con la reciente zona de abilidades en Ogden.

Teaching all children with the new Dinosaur Park playground

Kyle Greenawalt, Reporter July 8, 2025

On July 1, the George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park cut the ribbon on a new “All Abilities Playground” for children. The playground was designed and created to allow children of all capabilities to learn...

Construction workers currently working on the W sign.// Trabajadores de construcción actualmente trabajando en el letrero W.

Light up the night: The “W” gets a makeover

Haven di Atene, Assistant Editor July 1, 2025

The “W” has been at the heart of some of the most beloved traditions at Weber State University since it was first created in 1937. In nearly 90 years of existence, the “W” has been through a...

Protesters march from the Union Station to the Ogden Arch to hold up protest signs and chant to passerbys.

No kings in Ogden: Protestors march from Union Station

Kyle Greenawalt, Reporter June 24, 2025

On June 14, many people gathered in front of Union Station to march and listen to speeches in protest of the Trump administration and recent ICE arrests. Many of the speeches given were to show solidarity...

Peter Visser finished third in his heat and 12th overall to qualify for the NCAA Championships in the steeplechase.

Weber State men’s track & field finishes its season

Grayson Freestone, Reporter June 24, 2025

Weber State University’s men’s track and field team started their postseason with a No. 4 finish at the Big Sky Championships in Sacramento, California. The Wildcats posted their best performance...

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