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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...

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

Remembering Russ: A professor, mentor and pioneer

Sky Mundell, Reporter January 17, 2023

On Dec. 31, Weber State University suffered a loss with the passing of Russ Dean. Dean is considered by those who knew him as a pioneer in the field of forensic science, especially as it pertains to Weber...

Sign at the Rainbow Letters Exhibit asking those who attend to write a note to their younger self. (Sara Staker/The Signpost)

Adding to queer history

Hunter Lindsey, Reporter October 6, 2022

Weber State University’s Special Collections department is providing a voice to the LGBTQ community in Weber and Davis counties. “The Queering the Archives initiative is to gather first-hand stories...

A birdhouse located at the Ogden Nature Centers birdhouse path.

Summer happenings series: Exploring nature at the ONC

Coby Crisler, Reporter June 14, 2022

With the school season out and summer season well under way, schedules have drastically emptied for students and family, leaving a lot of free time available with no clue how to fill it. The Ogden Nature...

Weber State campus dorms can be found next to the Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center as well as the Dee Events Center. Photo credit: Summer Muster

The costs of living

Catie Weimer April 18, 2022

Gage Brinkerhoff isn’t at Weber State getting ready for final exams at the end of the semester. Instead, he’s working 40 hours a week to afford his monthly rent.“If I had gone through...

While testing is going on, event parking is placed on hold for accessibility.

Driving through a COVID testing center

Connor Hopson February 28, 2022

Since the omicron variant of COVID-19 first infiltrated Weber County, positive tests at Weber State University have reached a peak of 40%, according to State Operations Director Viet Le. A drive-thru testing...

The Money Management Center is found on the second floor of the Shepherd Union building. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

EASE-ing the burden of college

Catie Weimer February 9, 2022

Students have many financial aid opportunities through different departments at Weber State University, but the lack of an available index or list of these scholarships results in students often being...

Queen Elizabeth released a message for the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Photo credit: MGN

Do you know your news? Feb. 8

Alexandrea Bonilla February 7, 2022

1. How many Weber County high school seniors are candidates in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program?a. Oneb. Threed. Nined. Six2. Queen Elizabeth released a message for the 70th anniversary of her accession...

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