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Mail-in ballots at risk: What HB 300 could mean for future elections

James Gordon, Reporter February 27, 2025

On Feb. 25, Utah lawmakers advanced House Bill 300 to the Senate, a measure that would overhaul the state’s mail-in voting system by requiring voters to return ballots in person. HB 300, introduced...

Weber State University Forward Andrew Alonzo (9) at the face-off against Utah State University.

Wildcat hockey to move on to Regionals after two-game weekend

Brayson Brown and Will Naughton February 20, 2025

In the last two games of the regular season, Weber State University’s men's hockey went up against in-state rival Utah State University on Feb. 14 at The Weber County Ice Sheet, losing 3–2, and then...

A man walking along the sidewalks with blankets covering him.

Code Blue chaos: Warming centers and their opposition

James Gordon, Reporter February 20, 2025

As February reaches subfreezing temperatures, controversy looms over plans to shelter homeless populations throughout Davis and Weber Counties. Homeless shelters in these counties have set up temporary...

A photo of a white cat looking curiously up at the photographer.

Introducing The House Cat: Ogden’s new cat cafe

Delaney Harrison, Reporter October 29, 2024

A new cat cafe in Ogden is set to open in early 2025, becoming only the second of its kind to exist in Utah. Owners of The House Cat, Christine Otterstrom and Jenny Wilcox, were tired of going all the...

One of the already-decorated Christmas village houses located at the Ogden Park.

Getting into the holiday spirit

Gracie Stephenson, Culture Reporter November 16, 2023

With December quickly approaching, the number of Weber State University events is slowly fizzling out to make way for the end of the semester. However, Ogden is continuing to put on activities in light...

Construction tape restricting access to a Lindquist Hall staircase located in front of the A1 parking lot.

Police Blotter 8/28 – 9/6

Sky Mundell, Asst. News Editor September 14, 2023

A common mistake On Aug. 28, between noon and 1 p.m., WSUPD officers on patrol made five separate traffic stops for the same infraction. Five different drivers were observed by WSUPD entering the OGX...

UTA bus driver Nathan Paskett driving an OGX bus.

Where Can OGX Take You?

Megan Swann, Asst. Culture Editor August 28, 2023

After much anticipation, the Utah Transit Authority’s newest all-electric bus line has finally expanded their routes. OGX is Ogden’s new public transit system running along Harrison Boulevard, WSU...

A partially submerged tree in the raging Weber River as seen from the Centennial Trail in Riverdale, Utah.

Utah está en aguas turbulentas

Daniela Imbrett, Traductor April 13, 2023

El estado de Utah ha tenido un año récord de nevadas esta temporada de invierno. Sin embargo, con toda la nieve, muchos funcionarios y residentes de Utah han estado preocupados por la probabilidad de...

A partially submerged tree in the raging Weber River as seen from the Centennial Trail in Riverdale, Utah

Utah is in high waters

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter April 13, 2023

The state of Utah has had a record-breaking year for snowfall this winter season. With all of the snow, however, many Utah officials and residents have been concerned about the likelihood of flooding as...

The Utah State capitol building where the legislation session is currently coming to an end.

House Bill 467: Changes to abortion access

McKinna Baird, Reporter March 2, 2023

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, Utah has seen much debate over the right to abortion in the state. More recently, a bill has been proposed that would wipe out abortion clinics in Utah,...

Olpin illustrates the fight or flight response, detailing common symptoms.

Semester De-stressers

Megan Swann, Reporter February 23, 2023

Stress is something many college students have in common. From trying to earn good grades, to finding internships and making sure there’s food on the table, there are many stressors for the average student....

Russ Dean looking over his students work and teaching them the skills needed for CSI work.

Recordando a Russ: profesor, mentor y pionero

Marianna Lopez Luritta and Sky Mundell January 17, 2023

El 31 de diciembre, el condado de Weber State University sufrió una pérdida significativa con el fallecimiento de Russ Dean. Los que le conocieron consideran a Dean un pionero en el campo de la ciencia...

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