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Min Shan Tsai plays a piano solo composed by Beethoven on Live from 136. (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Listening and learning with Live from 136

Ally Nelson November 11, 2020

Live from 136 is a virtual concert series organized by the music faculty at Weber State University’s Department of Performing Arts as a way to keep students involved at school during the pandemic.Assistant...

Lunafest film festival celebrates women’s rights

Ally Nelson October 26, 2020

Weber State University’s Women’s Center presented their fifth annual Lunafest film festival Oct. 21. Lunafest features films by, for and about women.Of the 175 cities in the country who participate,...

International students can utilize the International Student and Scholar Center at WSU main campus in Ogden, Utah. (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

Integrating international students into the “new normal”

Ally Nelson October 5, 2020

With the continued stress COVID-19 has caused students, faculty and staff at Weber State University, international students have had to push through the semester all while living away from their families,...

Miniature flags representing Hispanic nations line the stage during the 2012 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Oct. 11, on Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas.  The celebration aims to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans in the Texas Military Forces and in the nation. Photo credit: Signpost Archives

Hispanic Heritage Month at WSU

Ally Nelson September 21, 2020

National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) was first proclaimed by former President George H. W. Bush on Sept. 14, 1989, so Americans could recognize the positive influence of Hispanic Americans through history...

Strolling through the Local Artisan

Ally Nelson September 16, 2020

The Local Artisan in Ogden did not want to let the global pandemic get in its way of its annual Art Stroll, so owners, entrepreneurs and artists, Stephanie Saint-Thomas and Jenny Rawson de Venegas organized...

Many films with diverse casts have had low box office ratings in Utah despite widespread success. Despite that, stories like these have inspiring messages to be sent to audiences that need to be heard. (Alli Rickards / The Signpost)

Beyond the screen: why movie theaters in Utah lack color

Ally Nelson February 12, 2020

Box offices are determined by individual ticket sales. Utah's lack of ticket sales for films with diverse leads is very telling of our culture.My family made sure I grew up culturally aware, especially...

Now I am older, and I realize the importance of it, said Betty Smauldon. (Photo by Luke Micheal / unsplash.com)

The census is paramount to secure funding and representation for all

Ally Nelson January 15, 2020

It is the start of a new decade, and that means the U.S. Census Bureau will be undertaking the tremendous task of gathering population data from all over the country.Media specialist Coralys Ruiz Jiménez,...

Maureen hopes to spread awareness of opioid addiction with her personal story of her daughter (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Anyone can be a victim to opioids — Maureen Cavanagh’s story

Ally Nelson October 4, 2019

When wife, mother of four and small business-owner Maureen Cavanagh received an email titled “Former Marblehead Honor Student Facing Prostitution Charges” from her hometown in Massachusetts,...

Students pinned where they were from on the map (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

WSU students unwind and celebrate diversity

Ally Nelson October 3, 2019

Weber State University students and the Ogden community celebrated their various cultures at the Intercultural Welcome Reception on Sept. 24. WSU leaders President Brad Mortensen, Vice President of The...

Adam Smith carving an oversized pumpkin at the Harvest Moon Celebration. (Kalie Pead/ The Signpost)

Ogden embraces the Harvest Moon Festival – goodbye summer

Ally Nelson September 27, 2019

With Halloween approaching and summer coming to a close, the Ogden Downtown Alliance welcomed local artists and organizations to celebrate its annual Harvest Moon Festival on Historic 25th Street. The...

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The Salt Cave provides health benefits for WSU students

Ally Nelson September 20, 2019

Salt is more than a seasoning for food, at least In Ogden at the Salt Cave at Awaken Wellness. SCAW provides salt therapy sessions to assist with people who are managing symptoms and side effects of mental...

Where do you belong?

Ally Nelson September 4, 2019

Te Anu Tonga, Utah native, film director, and producer of the documentary, “Kapa Haka - Going Home,” shared her experiences as she discovered her Pacific Islander roots, urging Weber State...

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