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Sexual abuse sparks overhaul nationwide

Sexual abuse sparks overhaul nationwide

Deborah Wilber February 15, 2018

Michigan State University is under scrutiny for its actions after hundreds of women accused MSU physician Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. These events have led communities to examine how their local universities...

Dr. Forrest Crawford, professor of education at Weber State University and an LGBT advocate, speaks at Equality Utahs 2016 Allies Dinner at Salt Lake Citys Salt Palace on Oct. 21. “You do these things because you’re fighting the good fight, smoothing the jagged edges and rocky roads for somebody else, for a more perfect union,” Crawford said. (Tara Carrasco / The Signpost)

WSU professors share stories of civil rights

Deborah Wilber January 31, 2018

Compassion is hardly forgotten, an observation which teacher education professor Forrest Crawford carried with him in his pursuit for equality and diversity at Weber State University. Born in 1952, Crawford...

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Sen. Hatch resignation raises mixed views

Deborah Wilber January 19, 2018

Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch made an official statement on Jan. 2 that he would indeed retire in 2018. Nearly half of a century is ending for the senator who has represented the people of his...

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Inspiration prior to graduation

Deborah Wilber December 1, 2017

Life is filled with endless possibilities, and one’s college experience is no different. It will be whatever one decides to make of it.Weber State University Senate Association Senate President...

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Uniquely Utah: An outsider’s perspective on the Beehive State

Deborah Wilber November 30, 2017

As one who has traveled the countryside and abroad, I have found Utah to be quite unique.Only in the Beehive State will one find fry sauce, dirty sodas, fried “scones,” a strict blood alcohol...

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Balancing the books: Our Schools Now seeks to allocate funds for Utah institutions

Deborah Wilber November 9, 2017

Weber State University students stand to benefit to the tune of $10,390,700 through Our Schools Now, a proposed initiative to increase education funding throughout the state through increased taxes.OSN...

Senators focus on the meeting. ( MustAfa Alshilati/ the signpost)

WSUSA in review: week of Oct. 9

Deborah Wilber October 14, 2017

Leadership training cancelled due to double bookingWeber State University Student Association advisors suggested VPs find a resolution to the double booking of organized events within their teams.Training...

Project Lead 2017 at Weber State University (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

WSUSA rallies to boost service attendance

Deborah Wilber October 12, 2017

Weber State University Student Association (WSUSA) team leaders are discussing possible ramifications for members neglecting required WSUSA events. Leadership Vice President Mackenzie Stokes mentioned...

WSUSA in Review: Week of Sept. 25

Deborah Wilber October 2, 2017

Student Senate plans meet and greetOn Sept. 25, Weber State University Student Association President Parker Hughes announced a date and time for the Senate’s Meet, Greet and Eat event.On Oct. 16,...

Weber State University students in Project Lead package food for third-world countries in the Shepherd Union on Oct. 21. Collectively, students produced 25,000 meals. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Upcoming Project LEAD leadership conference provides students with service opportunities

Deborah Wilber September 27, 2017

Every year, Weber State University hosts a two-day leadership conference to provide students with an awareness of leadership skills and future opportunities filling leadership roles. The weekend, which...

Rebecca Maringer, freshman in Public Relations & Advertising, holds hands with Daysia Willden, BIS Sophomore, while Willden is prepped for a blood donation at Weber State Universitys blood drive on Thursday, Sept 1. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Blood drive pumps out victory

Deborah Wilber September 8, 2017

September 1 marked the end of another friendly competition between Weber State University and Utah State University to help save lives. Dating back to 1999, WSU and USU have partnered with the American...

Signage of the WSUSA office on the third floor of the Shepherd Union building. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

WSUSA begins campaign to better involve student body

Deborah Wilber August 31, 2017

Student Body President Aulola Moli and other board members of the Weber State University Student Association are proposing a new campaign to announce their leadership roles and how they’re filling...

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