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Gear Up participants holding up their banner for a photo.

Gearing up toward success

Danya Gil January 16, 2019

Parents, junior high and high school students came together to support students’ success towards higher education at WSU Davis for WSU’s GEAR UP Family Night on Jan. 15. GEAR UP (Gaining Early...

The Cleveland Clinic estimates that 4 to 6 percent of Americans suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder). (Dennis Balogh/Akron Beacon Journal/MCT) Photo credit: Tribune News Service

School’s back in session, and so is depression

Danya Gil January 10, 2019

Winter rolls around with its abundance of celebrations, but some people —particularly students — shy away from festivities and increasingly isolate themselves when the temperatures drop and...

Weber State University photo Photo credit: Danya Gil

WSU combats escalating mental health crises

Danya Gil January 4, 2019

Weber State University has been awarded the $300,000 Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant to fund the Wildcat Support Network, a peer-based program aimed to de-stigmatize discussions of mental...

US Customs and Border Protection San Diego has closed road and pedestrian bridges in both directions at the San Ysidro port of entry.

Tear gas tyranny

Danya Gil November 28, 2018

Over Thanksgiving weekend, a holiday fronting as a time for family gatherings, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents fired tear gas at migrants, including children. Images of women and children...

(Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Keynote disputes Native narratives

Danya Gil November 10, 2018

The keynote speaker of Weber State University’s 13th annual Native Symposium, Matika Wilbur, challenged Native American stereotypes through narrative photography Nov. 8 in the Wildcat Theater. Wilbur...

From small-time basketball to big-time achievement

From small-time basketball to big-time achievement

Danya Gil November 10, 2018

Wataru Misaka, Weber State University alumnus and first non-white player in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), returned to his alma mater for the screening of “Transcending - The Wat Misaka...

Every Tribe is Sacred

Every Tribe is Sacred

Danya Gil November 3, 2018

Weber State’s Diversity and Inclusive Programs is hosting the 13th Annual Native Symposium throughout November, which has been designated as National Native American Heritage Month. Andrea Hernández,...

Dr. Forrest Crawford (past BSU member) and Byron Warfield-Graham being presented awards by current BSU members. Photo credit: Danya Gil

Black Scholars United reflects on the past, looks to the future

Danya Gil October 14, 2018

Members of Black Scholars United (BSU), past, present and future, gathered at the Hurst Center on Oct.11 to reflect and celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary.The social and dinner included...

Jane Elliot leading the diversity conference. (The Signpost)

Controversial educator opens Wildcat’s eyes

Danya Gil October 11, 2018
Elliot reflects on Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes exercise
Gay Pride Parade in Salt Lake City, UT. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

WSU highlights purple in pride flag

Danya Gil October 6, 2018

Weber State’s LGBT resource center is looking to rally members of the community and their allies this upcoming Oct. 8-12 with multiple events for pride week. The resource center hosts pride week...

Wasatch women welcome wellness

Wasatch women welcome wellness

Danya Gil September 27, 2018

Women from across the Wasatch Front assembled to learn about wellness and balance at the inaugural Celebrating Women’s Conference held at the WSU Davis campus on Sept. 22. The event was co-sponsored...

(Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Cooking up conversation

Danya Gil September 26, 2018

Weber State University police, students and community members gathered to discuss pressing issues like public perception of law enforcement, sexual assault and reporting in the Shepherd Union on Sept....

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