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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 Center's "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...

Nearly 100 people gather on Zoom for the first installment of the Weber Historical Society Lecture Series. Photo credit: Adam Montgomery

Celebrando la vida de historiador local Bernard DeVoto

Addison Weeks January 31, 2022

El Weber Historical Society empezó con su primer evento virtual, con casi 100 personas asistiendo el 24 de enero.El primer evento de discurso para el semestre de primavera subraya a una de las figuras...

A police car is shown in the reflection of a car mirror. Photo credit: MGN

Police Blotter Jan. 27

Rebecca Baggett January 26, 2022

Must phone homeA student’s mother called to request a welfare check for her son on Jan. 22. The student advised the officer that they were okay and had just been sleeping. The student agreed to contact...

The Biden Administration's vaccine mandate was blocked for large employers on Jan. 13. Photo credit: MGN

Do you know your news? Jan. 14

Alexandrea Bonilla January 14, 2022

1. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a vaccine mandate for large businesses but allowed which mandate to stay for healthcare workers?a. Healthcare workers with a private...

The Ogden City Council meets several times a month in the Ogden Municipal Building. Photo credit: Jennifer Greenlee

The long, short and local of redistricting

Jennifer Greenlee December 6, 2021

The Utah redistricting process may seem to be wrapping up after the Utah Legislature and Gov. Spencer Cox signed new district maps into law on Nov. 10, but the work is only just beginning for Weber County...

The International Student and Scholar Center plans to bring 150 refugees from Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Weber County area. Photo credit: Makayla Martinez

Putting down new roots

Lexie Andrew November 8, 2021

Refugees fleeing their war-torn countries, some with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, are searching for shelter in other countries. Shannon Stephens, the recruitment and program...

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