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When entering the Counseling and Psychological Service Center, the first thing students will see is the staff desk full of plants and mental health pamphlets. Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

Lending a hand on campus

Lexie Andrew March 28, 2022

Life and school can get hard, and students struggle with daily stressors, academic stress and other mental health issues. Having someone to talk to can help relieve some of that stress. The Counseling...

Dr. James Mahoney III, associate professor and clinical neuropsychologist, spoke about neuromodulation as an adjunction treatment for substance use disorder during the Oct. 26 lecture series. (Weber State University) Photo credit: Weber State University

More than a character flaw: The science behind addiction

Rebecca Baggett November 1, 2021

In observing Opioid Awareness Week, Weber State University's Neuroscience department hosted a presentation titled "Neuromodulation as an Adjunctive Treatment for Substance Disorder" on Oct. 26. The lecture...

The Lantern House has over 300 beds available for use, making it the largest shelter in the state of Utah. (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

Providing shelter for the community

Lucas Moore October 6, 2021

As of January 2020, around 3,100 people in Utah were experiencing homelessness, according to the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Between 13–16% of that homeless population is within...

Zeb Williams speaks at Taboo Talks; Lets Talk About Drugs (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

The long road to redemption

Francisco Ruiz October 25, 2019

Zeb Williams shared his struggle to overcome addiction as part of the Diversity and Inclusive Programs' Taboo Talks on Oct. 22. Williams emotionally detailed his initial experimentation with narcotics,...

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,...

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp presents users a mobile way to play the acclaimed game. (Flickr)

Animal Crossing app separates the mice from the men

Chris Nichols November 30, 2017

Ditch the sleeping bag and tent because a new way of camping just became a popular mobile game. “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” now lets you experience taking care of woodland animals from the...

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Be thankful for your life this Thanksgiving

Tanoya Poulsen December 17, 2015

Imagine feeling like the only way to feel normal is by controlling what and how you eat. No one can even begin to understand what you are going through, not even those you love. They think that...

The brain joneses for glucose like a user

Allen Glines October 28, 2015

Overcoming addiction is a challenge many have to endure. Luckily, they’re able to get away from the substance to which they were addicted. The same can’t be said for those with a sweet tooth. Our...

Taking a break from technology

June 28, 2015

It's 7:15, and you've got to be out the door in less than two minutes to ensure you won't be late for work. You do a quick check for the essentials: keys, wallet and, last but not least, your cell phone....

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