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Candles lined up to be set in lanterns. (Karli Aki/ The Signpost)

Lighting and uniting: Weber lights the W

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter October 6, 2022

Weber State University students and community members of all ages gathered underneath the bell tower on Oct. 3 to celebrate homecoming week with “Light the W.” The celebration began at the Stewart...

Weber State Womens Volleyball Mid-game on Sept. 17. (Kris Beck)

A battle against the Bengals

Angelina Fontenot, Reporter October 6, 2022

After a close back-and-forth matchup, Weber State University’s volleyball team claimed victory over Idaho State University, winning 3–2. Idaho State began the game serving. The Wildcats struggled...

A small dog sitting while the owner waits for the Purple Paw Parade to begin. Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Purple, puppies and parades

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter October 4, 2022

Weber State University kicked off its homecoming week with the Purple Paw Parade on Oct. 1. WSU alumni gathered at the Municipal Garden with their dogs to show off their Wildcat pride. The parade was...

Chinonso Opara leading the WSU football team out of the tunnel and onto the field during their game with Western Oregon on Sept. 1.

Opinion: Wildcats on top of week one power rankings

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 29, 2022

The Big Sky Conference football preseason is wrapping up, and it’s time for in-conference play. Coming into week two of the regular season, it’s time to look at which teams are on pace and which teams...

Faces of defeat play across the defense following a UC Davis touchdown in 2021.

Dominating UC Davis

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 27, 2022

After a tense final two minutes, Weber State University's football team left the west coast with their fourth-straight win of the season against the University of California, Davis, beating the Aggies...

Dontay Bassett goes for a layup against the Montana Griz.

Dunks and downfalls of men’s basketball

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 8, 2022

What looked to be Weber State University's destination to lose early in the year, the 2021-22 Big Sky conference men's basketball season came down to a close four-way race. Following Montana’s dramatic...

Weber State University womens basketball team attempting to grab a basketball from Montana State players before they make a point. (Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Troubles and triumphs: women’s basketball in Big Sky

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor August 1, 2022

After a tournament full of upsets in Boise, Idaho, Montana State's women's basketball team won the Big Sky championship last season. With many All-Conference players returning this year, it's time to look...

Josh Davis finds an opening and stays ahead of the defenders. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

The future of FCS

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 20, 2022

With the Big Sky Conference football season starting in just a few months, Athlon Sports preseason rankings have Weber State University as a 13th seed in the Football Championship Subdivision. Coming...

Weber State preparing to play against Northern Colorado on Nov. 20, 2021.

Opinion: Opportunities and obstacles of Big Sky Football

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 18, 2022

With many of the key players in the Big Sky graduating over spring, this season starts a new era. The fall season is just around the corner, and major questions will be answered. For example, will Sacramento...

Hailey Price bumps a soccer ball off her head during a game against UNC in 2021.

Opinion: Strengths and shortcomings of women’s soccer

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 11, 2022

The 2021 Big Sky women’s soccer tournament was filled with massive upsets and close games. Strong teams like the University of Northern Colorado lost early while Cinderella story teams like Weber State...

WSU defends against CSUNs Nicole Nevarez.

Opinion: The ups and downs of Big Sky volleyball

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor June 27, 2022

With a new season just around the corner, it's time to catch up with fall sports. Helping fans know what to expect next season, this list gives the strengths and weaknesses of each volleyball team in the...

Rashid Shaheed was named FCS Special Teams Player of the Week following him breaking the all-time record of most returned touchdowns in the FCS history. Photo credit: Isabella Torres

Memories of the WSU gridiron

Alec Cipollini March 28, 2022

Before last season, Weber State University’s football team was one of the most dominant forces in the Big Sky Conference as they were crowned the champions of the conference from 2016–19. Some...

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