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Long live the art of ‘The Album’

Alex Flitton December 2, 2016
Is the album dead? A music fan's plea for composition in rock music.
(Graphic by Alex Flitton / The Signpost)

Sports: a provocative institution

Alex Flitton November 20, 2016

Sports are provocative institutions. They beg for the revelation of show-stopping moments and iconic characters that tell unique stories to people who are constantly begging to be satisfied. Athletes...

Richaud Gittens, #23, looks to pass over a Montana State player in spring 2016 . (The Signpost Archives)

Athlete of the Week

Alex Flitton November 18, 2016

Richaud Gittens | Senior Guard | Weber State University Men's BasketballRichaud Gittens is taking his senior year by the horns. He landed spot on SportsCenter’s top 10 plays of the day by slamming...

Eldon Flitton, grandfather of Alex Flitton. (Beverly Flitton / The Signpost)

My Military Heritage

Alex Flitton November 10, 2016

On the morning of Nov. 16, 2003, my cousin Tessa Flitton was unsure of how she should feel as she prepared to marry her future-husband Brandon McClellan. Her ambiguous feelings came because her father...

Zach Braxton, 44, dunks the basket against Black Hills State at Weber State Universitys Dee Events Center on Nov. 5. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Wildcats sting Yellow Jackets’ pride in 88–47 exhibition

Alex Flitton November 8, 2016

The Weber State University men’s basketball team brought the pest control Saturday evening, winning their exhibition game against the Black Hills State Yellow Jackets 88–47.   The ’Cats...

Weber State gets around Boise State during the game on Oct. 28. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

“Sticks out,” WSU hockey dominates USU, BSU

Alex Flitton October 30, 2016

Weber State University's hockey team beat the Boise State Broncos 6–3 after a ‘sticks out’ stampede of organized chaos that was riddled with rowdy fans and highlight moments on Oct....

A man runs across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, during a weekend snow storm blanketing the East Coast in snow. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Winter Training options for runners

Alex Flitton October 27, 2016

Winter may seem like an unavoidable obstacle for runners and bikers, but snow on the ground doesn’t mean that all progress needs to cease. There are a handful of ways that athletes can stay in shape...

A culture of trust can cultivate despite governmental programs or laws. (Source: pixabay.com)

Being American: A responsibility, not a right

Alex Flitton October 11, 2016

What does the word “trust” mean in our current political climate? I would argue after the latest presidential debate, it’s worth a lot less on a political platform than vegetables at...

Utah slides into second as freshman Sydney White reaches to make the out Sept 29. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

The Utes bury the Wildcats 11-3

Alex Flitton October 2, 2016

Weber State University softball lost against the University of Utah 11-3 on Sept. 29. Due to back injuries, Jordan Lockhart was the only pitcher available for the Wildcats. Because of this, they had two...

Weber States Alex Pizarro faces off against UNLVs Jake Saxe. (Alex Flitton / The Signpost)

Wildcats fall twice in tough weekend

Alex Flitton September 25, 2016

Coming off a big win against Utah Valley the Wildcats were confident and ready to take on their in-state rival, the University of Utah. Despite a busy first period that included 19 shots on goal, the match...

Julie Story, Julie Hansen, Karla Lovell, Michelle Hendrickson and Matt Hendrickson represented Weber State University as the road in the LoToJa Classic 2016. (Source: Julie Hansen)

Just keep spinning: Cyclists cover 206 miles in a day

Alex Flitton September 20, 2016

The LoToJa (pronounced low-tuh-juh) is the longest single-day bike race in America sanctioned by USA Cycling. The event boasts a 206-mile course with nearly 10,000 vertical feet of climbing. If the cars...

Many members of the 2004 Bonneville Cross Country team ran in the 5K to raise money for their former coach. (Source: Katie Brown)

Students race to gather funds for coach’s health

Alex Flitton September 13, 2016

Terry Pacheco, a teacher at Bonneville High School, coached cross country for years. He had numerous students run for state titles while he offered his guidance — but this year, his runners ran for...

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