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A state of addiction

A state of addiction

Alyson Johnson November 3, 2018

The phrase “opioid epidemic” has consumed our state in the form of billboards, newspapers and documentaries for several years. The number of fatal drug overdoses has risen nationwide since 1999,...

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The Backseat Lovers rock Weber’s world

Alyson Johnson October 17, 2018

The Backseat Lovers performed at Weber State University for the first time on Oct. 13, as part of the festivities leading up to the homecoming football game. Though the rising indie-rock band has...

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Backseat Lovers set to rock Weber’s world

Alyson Johnson October 6, 2018

The Backseat Lovers will be kicking off Weber State University’s homecoming game on Oct. 13. With less than six months together, the rising indie-rock band is quickly finding success and gaining...

The Harvest Moon Celebration leaves an impression

The Harvest Moon Celebration leaves an impression

Alyson Johnson September 27, 2018

20,000 people gathered in downtown Ogden on Sept. 22 to celebrate the Harvest Moon, the largest event in Northern Utah. The Harvest Moon Celebration is a yearly event that takes place on Historic 25th...

New CCEL Becky Jo Gesteland.

It takes a village to build a resume

Alyson Johnson September 19, 2018

The Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) welcomed new Executive Director Becky Jo Gesteland to the team. CCEL encourages student community engagement on campus. Gesteland is from Salt Lake City...

Materials used for the mural set out in front of the painting of a monarch butterfly. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Monarch murals set to fly away on Ogden walls

Alyson Johnson September 14, 2018

In collaboration with Ogden City and the Ogden Nature Center, Weber State University will welcome artist Jane Kim to create an inspiring art project throughout the city. Kim received her MFA from Rhode...

Professor of Dance Michael Hamblin leads the group in the choreography they will perform for their audition.  (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Weber leaps into the new school year with dance auditions

Alyson Johnson September 5, 2018

Weber State students took the stage on Aug. 31 to audition for the Orchesis Dance Theatre’s fall performance and the Dance Program’s Moving Company. The auditions were held under the direction...

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Student involvement transitions into the workplace

Alyson Johnson April 13, 2018

Graduation, a day that every college student looks forward to with anticipation and apprehension, is only the beginning of a long path of opportunities. Life outside of college classes and homework is...

Each outfit worn by participants displays not only their personalities, but their heritage. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Students celebrate indigenous culture through a pow wow

Alyson Johnson April 4, 2018

Through music and dancing combined with drums, colorful ribbons and outfits, the "Indigenous Voices Pow Wow" brought an atmosphere of cultural celebration to Weber State this March 31. This year was the...

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Taking a step to success through foreign language studies

Alyson Johnson March 30, 2018

From waiting tables and scrubbing floors to hospital beds and school classrooms, multilingual speakers play a vital role in the workforce. The number of languages spoken in the U.S. has skyrocketed in...

Jake Prendezs art was on display to view and purchase during his presentation in Wildcat Theatre on Mar. 15. Photo credit: Chloe Walker

Creating a community with brush strokes and conversation

Alyson Johnson March 21, 2018

Traveling from university to university across the nation, Chicanx artist Jake Prendez shares more than just artwork as he discusses how art influences and helps create community around the world. Art...

Cultivating a society of change and acceptance

Alyson Johnson March 16, 2018

Ken Bugul came to Weber State University to talk about her personal knowledge regarding the role and history of women within the Senegalese community and its impact on youths immigrating outside of Africa....

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