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A duck pond do-over

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor August 28, 2023

Anyone on Weber State University’s campus in the past few weeks may have noticed some landscaping going on around the duck pond. The pond, which is usually full of water, plants, ducks and once even...

A Barn Owl that has been staying at the Rehabilitation Center and travels to nearby schools in Utah to educate kids about the species.

Cancelada la rehabilitación de vida silvestre de Ogden

Daniela Imbrett, Traductor June 13, 2023

Desde 2009, el Centro de Rehabilitación de Vida Silvestre del Norte de Utah (Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah por sus siglas en inglés WRCNU) ha servido como refugio para animales heridos,...

A Red-Tailed Hawk peeking through her enclosure.

Ogden’s wildlife rehab rescinded

Sky Mundell, Asst. News Editor June 13, 2023

Since 2009, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah has operated in Ogden as the only facility in Northern Utah of its kind, providing residents of Ogden and beyond a place to bring wild animals...

Eyewitnesses watched the moose walk through the duck pond and along the edge of campus before it attempted to cross Harrison Boulevard. Photo credit: Benjamin Zack

An unusual visitor on campus

Caitlyn Nichols September 22, 2021

A moose was spotted walking through the Lindquist Plaza pond the evening of Sept. 22 before it attempted to cross Harrison Boulevard and was hit and killed by a car. Weber State University posted pictures...

Do you know your news? Jan. 19

Do you know your news? Jan. 19

Marisa Nelson January 15, 2021

1. How many of the attendees of the Washington D.C. riots have been identified and placed on the FBI terrorist watch list? a. Thousands b. Dozens c. 300 d. None 2. What rare animal from...

Chris Penne addressing audience with facts about Tiger Muskies. (Marissa Wolford / The Signpost)

Professor prioritizes Pineview species

Ashlynd Greenwood January 31, 2019

Chris Penne, an aquatics biologist for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, made a visit to Weber State University on Jan. 29 to discuss the management of tiger muskellunge in Pineview Reservoir. Penne...

Creatures of the Night: Learn about what creeps and crawls through our nightmares

Tanoya Poulsen October 8, 2015

Creatures of the Night at the Ogden Nature Center takes place over two days, Friday Oct. 9 and Saturday Oct. 10 starting at 5:00 pm. The event features not only recreational activities, but an environment...

Capturing the life and landscape of Yellowstone

Scott Stevens August 23, 2015

Aside from our love of one another, there is one activity that brings my family together more than just about anything on this earth—enjoying the outdoors and wildlife. Yellowstone National Park and...

Changing habits to stop oil dependency

February 10, 2015

To drill or not to drill really isn't the question. It's where and when companies will be allowed to drill that's on millions of Americans' minds these days. In January, President Obama provided his...

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