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The 24th Annual Utah Humanities Book Fair encourages participants to unplug from technology and immerse into literature instead. Photo credit: Alex Guzman

Take a look inside the book festival

Raymond Lucas September 22, 2021

In a world where technology dominates free time, the 24th Annual Utah Humanities Book Festival encourages their participants to unplug and soak up the benefits of literature. The festival kicked off on...

Judges ready themselves for the next contestant at the 2019 rodeo. (Signpost Archives)

Pioneer Day Rodeo makes its return in 2021

Alec Cipollini July 19, 2021

The Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo is back in 2021 after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The annual rodeo is considered one of the top five rodeos in the country, and it will be making its long-anticipated...

Pie and Beer Day is one of the many local events taking place in honor of Utah's Pioneer Day celebrations. Photo credit: Ogden Bicycle Collective

Pioneer Day? More like Pie and Beer Day

Noah Lutman July 19, 2021

The Utah tradition of Pioneer Day is in full swing for 2021. With festivities being held across the Salt Lake Valley, many people are gearing up for a busy weekend. One lesser known tradition is Pie and...

WSU professor uncovering discrimination in Ogden’s housing economy

WSU professor uncovering discrimination in Ogden’s housing economy

Elle Gord June 22, 2021

For centuries, this country was divided by race. During times of legal segregation, there were places you could or could not live as a person of color, and it was the same in Ogden. Although these limitations...

Demolition of the Dee Events Center Marquee began in March. This provides space for the new Utah Transit Authority BRT line. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Las obras del BRT continúan progresando

Marisa Nelson April 19, 2021

Traducido por Matias PedreiraLa construcción del Bus Rapid Transit ha comenzado en la ciudad de Ogden, así como en el campus de Weber State. La finalización de todo el proyecto está...

A volcano erupted in the biggest explosion yet on the island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean on April 12. Image from Pixabay

Do you know your news? April 13

Marisa Nelson April 12, 2021

1. Early in the morning on April 11, two men were shot where in Salt Lake City?a. Temple Squareb. A boxing gymc. Walmart parking lotd. In the street2. As the state-wide mask mandate ended on April 10,...

Abigail Laing with her Little Miss Weber County counterpart. Photo credit: Abigail Laing

How Miss Weber County 2020-21 stays involved in the community

Ally Nelson April 7, 2021

Miss Weber County 2020-21, Abigail Laing, said she joined pageants as an adult so she could receive scholarships to attend college. Years later and still in pageants, Laing is grateful for the lessons...

In 2020, there was 25% more violence in Ogden city than in 2019. COVID-19 is thought to have been a leading cause in this raise of violence. Photo credit: WSU Arcives

Consequences of COVID in the community

Mackenzie Dessin April 7, 2021

SARS-CoV-2, also known as COVID-19, has rocked the globe with its widespread effects. It has taken over two million lives worldwide and over 500,000 lives in the U.S. Each state has been impacted differently,...

The Ever Given ship was stuck in the Suez Canal for nearly a week before it was finally dislodged. Image from Google Images

Do you know your news? March 30

Marisa Nelson March 29, 2021

1. The Suez Canal reopened on March 29 after a giant ship was cleared from blocking the canal. The canal is one of the world's busiest _______ _________?a. Water waysb. Trade routesc. Tourist sitesd. None...

Highlighting WSUPD's reports of the week. Photo credit: Pixaby

Police Blotter Feb. 26

Jennifer Greenlee February 24, 2021

Dummies using dummiesTwo kids were in Stewart Stadium on Feb. 21 using training dummies with no other supervision. They walked away from the officer when they began to approach and left. The officer did...

Ogden Chief of Police Randy Watt speaks prior to letting in cars of families to pick up food. Photo credit: Caitlyn Nichols

From the field to the table, Utah farmers help feed hungry families

Caitlyn Nichols November 30, 2020

Farmers Feeding Utah partnered with Weber County law enforcement to hand out Thanksgiving meals to families in need for their Cops and Crops event on Nov. 24 at the Weber County Fairgrounds. Cars of hungry...

Due to Covid-19 the main ogden campus has been much emptier than past semesters. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost) Photo credit: Signpost Archives

The latest updates on coronavirus on campus and surrounding areas

Francia Benson October 26, 2020

As of Oct. 26, Utah has reported a total of 104,882 COVID-19 cases, according to the Utah government’s website. Davis, Morgan and Weber counties, where most Weber State University students reside,...

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