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Star Neil and Morgan Keller enjoy a 2024 summer camping trip between semesters.

OPINION: An open letter of gratitude: To those who helped me get here

Star Neil, Editor April 1, 2025

I began my journey at Weber State University seven years ago as a 21-year-old non-traditional student and second-generation Wildcat. I’m the daughter of an awesome single mom who attended WSU during...

Waldo as he prepares to defend everything he holds dear.

Waldo the Wildcat: Fallen protector of the campus geese

Haven di Atene, Reporter March 27, 2025

Waldo the Wildcat was the overused and underappreciated mascot of Weber State University for longer than most of its students have been alive. Waldo had witnessed many great presidents come into term...

AI result for Minecraft prompt.

OPINION: “A Minecraft Movie”: The greatest movie of 2025

Cooper Hatsis, Editor March 27, 2025

When talking about the greatest films of the 21st century there are many movies that come to mind. “The Social Network,” “No Country for Old Men,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — the...

Waldo will be best remembered for his action poses, which have been loved by fans for generations.

Obituary: Waldo the Wildcat, Oct. 1964 – March 25, 2025

Megan Swann, Editor March 27, 2025

Waldo the Wildcat was a dreamer; that’s what most people loved about him. He had a goal and a vision, and we are all worse off without his kind spirit in this world. It is with a heavy heart that we...

Waldo greets students visiting the Financial Aid and Scholarships office.

Scholarships in the shade: Where students can find more aid

James Gordon, Reporter March 25, 2025

Sprinting across campus to clock into work, cramming a final into your lunch break, scrambling to throw together an essay as the clock strikes midnight — this is the reality for thousands of students...

Weber State University students and community members attend the 2021 Block Party on Sept. 3, 2021.//  Estudiantes de la Universidad de Weber State y miembros de la comunidad atienden la "Block Party" el 3 de September, 2021.

Collaborate on campus with co-curriculars

Gracie Stephenson, Editor March 25, 2025

Clubs and student-run organizations are more than just extracurricular activities. From networking to fieldwork, they can enable student growth in ways that Weber State’s 225 certificate and degree programs...

Wattis Business Building, which is home to the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Photo taken July 2020.// El edificio de negocios de Wattis es hogar de la facultad de negocios y economía de John B. Goddard. Imagen tomada Julio de 2020.

Breaking down the various WSU colleges

Megan Swann, Editor March 25, 2025

A common point of confusion for students new to Weber State University is the fact that the school is divided into separate “colleges.” When a student is asked what college they attend, it could seem...

Members of the student section dressed up for the basketball game.

OPINION: Sitting in Weber State’s student section: Join The Destruction

Gavin Nelson, Reporter March 25, 2025

Upon first arriving on campus, many incoming freshmen feel unsure about navigating their new environment and getting involved with the university. One of the easiest ways for incoming freshmen to get involved...

Taylor Garlick as Malvolio locked in a cage during a scene in "Twelfth Night".

Pump up your portfolio with performing arts

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk, Reporter March 25, 2025

The Weber State University music program offers learning opportunities, scholarships and tuition waivers for students who want to pursue a degree in music or participate in musical ensembles. Students...

A vendor table set up at the Future Flyers event sells cheerleading bows and other cheerleading related items.// La mesa de los vendedores siendo armada en el evento de Future Flyers vende tazones y otros objectos relacionados con porrismo.

Looking at the next gen of cheer

Anna Kuglar, Editor March 13, 2025

Weber State University’s Spirit Squad hosted young competitive cheerleaders from across the nation in an event known as The Future Flyer Faceoff which took place in Swenson Gym on March 8. The event...

An ASL teacher teaching a class of students American Sign Language.// Una profesora de ASL enseñando una clase de language de señas americano.

Providing resources for the Deaf at Weber State University

Jared Mitchell, Reporter March 13, 2025

Weber State University Deaf Services provides resources to its Deaf and hard-of-hearing students to help them navigate school through a hearing world. These services include American Sign Language interpreting,...

Lauren Hoe (24) is about to hit a softball during a game against the University of Montana on April 16, 2022.

Batter up! WSU softball update

Cory Mater and Brayson Brown March 11, 2025

Weber State University softball is back in action for the 2025 season. Coming into the season, there had been some big changes made with the staff. Head coach Mary Kay Amicone retired after 11 seasons...

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