It’s good to demand the most of yourself, but often it can go too far. It can start with picturing the best class project, analyzing each social setting or […]
The imperfect perfectionist’s survival guide
Category: Columns
Purple pride paid my tuition
There are a lot of opportunities for Weber State University students to earn their degree with as little student debt as possible. I was fortunate enough to find this […]
Bleeding purple from the stands
Columns, Sports, Waldo's World
Why am I a Wildcats sports fan? Let me tell you. First off, Weber State athletics is rising in nearly every major sport. Last season, the football team went 7–5, […]
Trade your passion for a paycheck: Why money ruins heart
Basketball, Columns, Football, Opinion, Sports
For each March Madness game winner, there is another team that struggles to accept the reality of defeat. On Sunday evening, the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats lost a very close […]
People with disabilities are not an object of inspiration
Columns, Mywebermedia Slider, News, Opinion
My sister Senecca and I had one of our usual discussions earlier this week concerning societal views of people with disabilities. As someone who has a physical disability, people often […]
A bigot in sheep’s clothing is still a bigot
Columns, Opinion, Signpost Slider
In the summer of 2016, the Department of Education and Department of Justice presented a list of guidelines to public schools concerning bathrooms. These urged schools to allow transgender […]
Taiwanese tea sensation sets up shop in Ogden
Asian sweet treats like mochi ice and boba are starting to gain popularity, even here in Ogden. The popular milk tea began in Taiwan by a man named Liu Han-Chieh. […]
When in Rome, fight the power
Columns, Culture/Diversity, Opinion
Figures like Sojourner Truth and Clara Barton have been proving their strength and integrity equal to that of men in America for over two centuries, but human history is full […]
‘High-stickin’ it to the man: Manon Rhéaume defends the NHL goal
Columns, Hockey, Opinion, Sports
For some reason, Manon Rhéaume, former-NHL hockey goalie, seems to fly under the radar when it comes to accomplished women athletes in the world. Tennis player Serena Williams and Olympic […]
Dear America: Don’t be like adolescent me
Columns, Front Page, Opinion, Signpost Slider
I had an abrupt and violent puberty. Somewhere between eighth and ninth grade, I grew from 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 5 inches — my face exploding in […]