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Signs advising visitors to stay back from the rushing, high waters of the Ogden River.

Ogden’s rising water concerns

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor June 6, 2023

Unprecedented snowfall during the 2022-23 winter season has also led to worries regarding flooding, as the snow on the mountains begins to move down into the cities. As the weather begins to warm up, the...

Students celebrating Pride by walking in the the 2014 Ogden Pride Parade.

Ogden Pride history hunt

Megan Swann, Asst. Culture Editor June 6, 2023

As another Pride Month is celebrated this June, the search for LGBTQ history in Ogden still continues. Much of the history is still unknown as artifacts are missing from the archives. Sarah Langsdon,...

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Transgender youth are being mistreated across the country

Windsor Moore, Contributor April 18, 2023

Since 2020, state legislatures across the United States have taken aim at transgender youth, passing law after law to limit gender-affirming resources and care necessary to their transition. In 2020,...

A cat named Coriander Bean, right after waking up to a camera in his face, available for adoption at Best Friends Animal Societys Salt Lake City location.

The reality of no-kill shelters in Utah

Kennedy Camarena, Section Editor April 18, 2023

Dogs barking, cats meowing and the chatter of local Utah families hoping to find a new pet to bring into their lives — these are the near-constant sounds of animal shelters and rescues all across Utah...

Weber State University spring commencement, April 26, 2019.

The gender shift in education

Parham Kermani, Contributor April 18, 2023

The passing of Title IX in 1972 has changed the way higher education treats women and since, women have passed men in graduation rates. Title IX protects against sex-based discrimination based in education....

Police Blotter 4/13

Police Blotter 4/13

Lucas Moore, News editor April 13, 2023

Sex Offense A Weber State University police officer was dispatched to contact a complainant by phone, on April 7, regarding a sex offense. The incident happened on Oct. 7 of last year in University Village....

More photos worn by victims of sexual violence at the time of their attack.

“What were you wearing:” Uprooting rape culture

Sky Mundell, Reporter April 11, 2023

The HNRS 3900 “What were you wearing?” is a brand-new course in WSU’s catalog that aims to address questions that are often asked of victims of sexual violence. "What did you have to drink?" and...

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, assistant section editor on the sports desk at The Signpost.

Finding your people

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Asst. sports editor April 11, 2023

I’m originally from California, so moving to Utah was a real culture shock. My whole life, I’ve never lived in snow. California pretty much has one season and the saying “The sun is always shining”...

Mia Rushton steps up to bat for the Wildcats.

A softball series shutdown

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Asst. sports editor April 11, 2023

Facing Portland State University for their first home games of the season at the Wildcat Softball Field, Weber State University’s softball team won one of their three matchups against the Vikings on...

White tassels grouped together for graduation. Photo taken in December 2022.

Un coro de colores universitarios

Daniela Imbrett, Traductor April 11, 2023

Dar vuelta a la borla de derecha a izquierda es un momento decisivo que los graduados probablemente recordarán en los años venideros. Las borlas de Weber State University vienen en muchos colores, cada...

Students receiving their diplomas at their graduation ceremony. Photo taken in 2016.

Spring 2023 convocation times

McKinna Baird, Reporter April 11, 2023

At the end of every semester, individual colleges at Weber State University prepare for their convocations. The common thought is that commencement is the sole graduation ceremony, but there is the larger...

The wildcat statue that stands outside of the Lindquist Alumni Center. Photo taken in 2022.

Staying a Wildcat: WSU graduate programs

McKinna Baird, Reporter April 11, 2023

Weber State University isn’t just a place to get your undergraduate degree. With over 20 graduate programs, WSU allows for students to continue their education at the university through master’s, doctorate...

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