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Graduates with a degree in engineering have career opportunities after college. (Flickr)

Abundant opportunities for engineering grads

Chris Nichols December 1, 2017

Engineering students spend their college careers learning how mechanics, technology and scientific interactions work. Once their time at a university is finished, the question arises: what can a student...

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...

From 140 to 280: Twitters expansion offers flexibility

From 140 to 280: Twitter’s expansion offers flexibility

Chris Nichols November 22, 2017

Have you ever had to shorten a tweet because you ran out of room? The new character count presents Twitter users with new space for creativity. When Twitter’s maximum character count for tweets was...

Extraordinary physics in an ordinary world

Chris Nichols October 31, 2017

What is a common denominator of a rocket propelled spacecraft, gas line explosion prevention and lighting a candle? They each depend on physics to make them work. Physics drive common practices that we...

The lights go down as play begins before a large crowd at the League of Legends World Championship at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Achievement unlocked: Understanding eSports

Chris Nichols October 12, 2017

Students are gaining scholarships and extra-curricular activity hours by offering a competitive skill that could help universities obtain funds. However, these students aren’t playing on a field,...

Students are covered in colored chalk following Colorfest at the Davis Campus on March 30. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Shed a tear for another year: WSUSA year in review

Chris Nichols April 14, 2017

The Weber State University Student Association hosted several different activities and events throughout the year that demonstrated their desire to unite students and improve current programs.“It’s...

Middle East editor for Newsweek Magazine, Janine di Giovanni spoke at Weber State University about the Syrian conflict on April 4. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Editora de Newsweek habla de Syria

Chris Nichols April 7, 2017

El 4 de abril, la editora de la revista Newsweek, Janine di Giovanni, habló en Weber State University sobre la tragedia y los horrores del actual conflicto serio del cual fue testigo mientras informaba...

April 4, Middle East editor for Newsweek Magazine, Janine di Giovanni spoke at Weber State University  about the Syrian conflict. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Middle East Newsweek editor spotlights Syrian plight

Chris Nichols April 6, 2017

Middle East Editor of Newsweek Magazine, Janine di Giovanni, spoke at Weber State University on April 4 about the tragic realities of the present Syrian conflict that she witnessed while reporting on location. di...

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WSUSA senado aprueba proyectos de ley para reafirmar sus deberes

Chris Nichols March 30, 2017

El Student Association Senate de Weber State University (WSUSA, senado de asociación del estudiante) se reunió el 27 de marzo y aprobó dos proyectos de ley que ayudarán a los miembros...

Weber State Universitys Browning Center hosts multiple renditions of The Nutcracker this December. (Source: Weber State University Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities)

Browning Center goes nuts for ‘Nutcracker’ renditions

Chris Nichols December 2, 2016

While most of the campus is wrapping up their semester in anticipation of finals week, the Browning Center is entering its busiest time. Throughout December, several groups are taking the stage to display...

EDM: revolutionary or redundant?

Chris Nichols November 27, 2016

Music lovers have different criteria as to why they prefer a certain artist or genre. Some love the rhythm or tempo. Others are drawn to the lyrical content. But variety within any given genre is critical...

Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield play at Metallica show at The O2 Arena, London, England. (Source: Kreepin Deth / Wikimedia Commons)

Metallic’eh’: The ’80s were better

Chris Nichols November 23, 2016

For the first time in a decade, Metallica has released a studio album with new material — and a new sound. The album, “Hardwired…To Self-Destruct,” was released on Nov....

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