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Real men shave with an axe and drive cement trucks

Real men shave with an axe and drive cement trucks

Zac Watts November 22, 2018

I was lifting weights at the gym this morning, and a man roughly my age walked in behind me as I was doing dumbbell bicep curls. He walked up to the dumbbell rack, then paused. Out of the corner of my...

NEW YORK - JUNE 7: American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson attends an FYC event for National Geographics StarTalk at Metrograph on June 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Anthony Behar/National Geographic/PictureGroup/Sipa USA)

Science idols inspire Wildcat faculty

Zac Watts November 15, 2018

Like any professional endeavor, good science is often the result of collaboration, mentorship and inspiration. Sometimes, these influencers are prominent scientists, sometimes personal mentors. Dr....

Nearly $1 million in new science money at WSU

Nearly $1 million in new science money at WSU

Zac Watts November 1, 2018

In an effort to raise graduation rates among low-income and underrepresented students studying physical science, the National Science Foundation has awarded Weber State University nearly $1,000,000 in...

A sampling of Jamess white-on-black tarot deck design. (Zac Watts) Photo credit: Zac Watts

WSU senior sees her future: a 162% funded Kickstarter campaign

Zac Watts October 6, 2018

Weber State University senior Addison James began a Kickstarter project for a tarot card deck on July 8. At the end of its funding period one month later, the project was 162 percent funded. James has...

Andrea Easter-Pitcher, the new Dean of the College of Sciences. (The Signpost / Bella Torres)

New College of Science Dean brings spirit of Grenada to Ogden

Zac Watts September 1, 2018

Dr. Andrea Easter-Pilcher, Weber State University’s Dean of the College of Science, draws on her experience at St. George’s University in Grenada and with wildlife and conservation biology...

With the next iteration of the iphone, there will be changes to the technology inside and the exterior colors. (Dreamstime)

iPhone leaks shed light on new features

Zac Watts July 9, 2018

The latest in a series of leaks regarding designs and price points for the new iPhone iteration was revealed July 5, citing a new assortment of colors and three different models for consumers to choose...

Tedx 2018 in Ogden brought certain individuals out of the shadows by giving them an opportunity to share their diverse voices. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

TEDx brings Ogden ‘out of the shadows’

Zac Watts July 2, 2018

The annual TEDx Ogden showcased local experts' innovative research and groundbreaking work in the community at Peery’s Egyptian Theater June 29. Amir Jackson, TEDx Ogden 2018’s project manager,...

Josh Lambert, left, Torsten, center, and Jennifer, right. Photo credit: Weber State University

WSU engineering students design custom tricycle for child with cerebral palsy

Zac Watts June 25, 2018

Thanks to the generosity of five Weber State University mechanical engineering technology students, an 8-year-old boy with cerebral palsy will now have access to mobility that his disability would normally...

Easter-Pilcher in Glacier National Park with SGU student Wayne Smart Photo credit: Weber State University

WSU College of Science chooses its new dean

Zac Watts June 18, 2018

Weber State University’s College of Science chose Andrea Easter-Pilcher, formerly of St. George’s University in Grenada, as its new dean on June 15. “My career has been very rewarding,”...

Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX), speaks on the final day of the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide, Australia, on Sept. 29, 2017.  (Xu Haijing/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS)

SpaceX: Profiting from the final frontier

Zac Watts June 4, 2018

Gone are the days when the only face of space exploration was NASA. A new actor has stepped onto cosmic stage: SpaceX.SpaceX Founder Elon Musk has been vocal about the private company’s ambitions....

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What to expect from your college workload

Zac Watts March 30, 2018

Coming into college, freshmen can find themselves crumbling under the weight of a workload they weren’t prepared for. Whether it’s more homework than they’re used to or more involved...

Performance enhancer claims to give gamers an edge

Performance enhancer claims to give gamers an edge

Zac Watts March 16, 2018

A new supplement that claims to be “the world’s first energy shot for your brain” promises gamers enhanced performance, improved clarity and quicker reaction times. GodMode’s target...

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