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The majority of hate crimes against Asian Americans are against individuals. Photo credit: Grace Haglund

Establishing ASIA

Alexandrea Bonilla February 14, 2022

Weber State University celebrated Asian Awareness Week the first week of February with a showcase, film screenings and a performance celebration. These activities were held and presented by the Asian Student...

With the music playing in the background, these performers enter the stage and start a traditional Chinese dragon dance. Photo credit: Hannah Moore

A dancing display of Asian cultures

Lexie Andrew February 7, 2022

The Asian Student Involvement Association at Weber State University held an Asian Cultural Performance, which celebrated the different cultures in Asia, on Feb. 4 at the Browning Center as the final event...

Lulu Faumui-Latu-Peters and Christian Phomsouvanh prepare for the screening of Nailed It. Photo credit: Coby Crisler

Cutículas, comunidad y compasión

Andres Rodriguez February 7, 2022

Hay salones de uñas y belleza en todo el país. Según Inside Business, hay más de 380.000 técnicos de uñas empleados en los EE. UU., el 42 % de la industria es de ascendencia...

Students watch a screening of Nailed It. Photo credit: Coby Crisler

Cuticles, community and compassion

Coby Crisler February 7, 2022

There are nail and beauty salons found all across the country. According to Inside Business, there are over 380,000 employed nail technicians in the U.S., 42% of the industry being of Asian descent and...

WSU Ballet Folklórico performs dances from all over Latin America to showcase the various cultures. Photo credit: WSU Ballet Folklórico

Elevando grupos minoritarios con clubes y organizaciones estudiantiles

Lissete Landaverde April 19, 2021

Comenzar la universidad no es fácil para todos, especialmente para las minorías que pueden sentirse fuera de lugar y posiblemente no tener los recursos necesarios para hacer el proceso. Hay muchos...

Members of The Ohana Association managing a booth about the organization. Photo credit: The Ohana Association

Uplifting minority groups through student clubs and organizations

Lissete Landaverde April 19, 2021

Starting college is not easy for anyone, especially for minorities, who may feel out of place and may not have the resources needed to get through the process. The Weber State Center of Multicultural Excellence...

Students protest with posters and a flag on the steps inside the Shepherd Union Building. (Kalie Pead/ The Signpost)

Silence speaks louder than words

Sharon Valverde Vargas November 23, 2019

Weber State's MEChA — Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán — members gathered at the Shepherd Union Atrium for a silent demonstration against ICE policies and to bring awareness to...

Dances of many islands

Dances of many islands

Ally Nelson April 10, 2019

Members of WSU's Ohana Association and community members united to celebrate their loved ones in a series of upbeat chants and dances. Many Islands in a Common Sea highlighted the similarities and differences...

From small-time basketball to big-time achievement

From small-time basketball to big-time achievement

Danya Gil November 10, 2018

Wataru Misaka, Weber State University alumnus and first non-white player in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), returned to his alma mater for the screening of “Transcending - The Wat Misaka...

(Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Cooking up conversation

Danya Gil September 26, 2018

Weber State University police, students and community members gathered to discuss pressing issues like public perception of law enforcement, sexual assault and reporting in the Shepherd Union on Sept....

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