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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...

Do your know your news? Nov. 30

Jennifer Guzman November 29, 2017

1. Which actress recently made the news for her engagement to Prince Henry of Wales? a. Nina Dobrev b. Chloe Grace Moretz c. Meghan Markle 2. Which social media platform will...

Speaker Brian McCullough giving a lecture about the history of Google. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

History of Google: how the internet happened

Zac Watts October 19, 2017

Brian McCullough, host of the “Internet History” podcast and author of the upcoming book “How the Internet Happened,” spoke at Weber State University on Oct. 17.He delivered an...

A man runs across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, during a weekend snow storm blanketing the East Coast in snow. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Winter Training options for runners

Alex Flitton October 27, 2016

Winter may seem like an unavoidable obstacle for runners and bikers, but snow on the ground doesn’t mean that all progress needs to cease. There are a handful of ways that athletes can stay in shape...

Guests come dressed for the Wildcat Halloween Carnival at Layton Hills Mall on Oct. 22. (Sarah Earnshaw / The Signpost)

Halloween Carnival highlights WSU; Line proves problematic

Sarah Earnshaw October 25, 2016

When community members walked through the doors of the Layton Hills Mall on Oct. 22, the sound of children filled the hall and ghoulish monsters stalked every store. For the second year, the annual Wildcat...

Correspondent of New York Times, Mark Scott, discusses Who Controls Your Digital Identity at Weber State University on Oct. 11. (Source: blogtrepreneur.com/tech)

The Digital Age: The line between freedom of speech and the right to privacy

Alexis Rague October 13, 2016

"The digital age is in full swing," said New York Times European Technology Correspondent Mark Scott on Tuesday."Digital data now runs pretty much everything we do on a day-to day basis," he said, "Data...

I seek to find the answer to “what are four words that can ruin a date?” (Source: www.pexels.com)

Ruin a date in four words

Chris Nichols September 27, 2016

Social media is a harsh mistress. She can be good yet evil, light yet dark, but most of all, she is a cynical beast. I recently decided to put an open-ended question on Facebook to see what...

Greg Timothy, owner of the Waffle Wagon, gives out waffles in January. PRSSA will hold a food truck rally on Sept 24. (Christina Huerta / The Signpost)

Keep on food truckin’

Mathew Walker September 22, 2016

Weber State's very own chapter of Public Relations Society of America will be holding a food truck rally to raise money and awareness for their organization on Sept. 24.   Students often...

The MovieGrille, located on the corner of Grant and 24th in Ogden, plans to re-open its doors. (Cydnee Green / The Signpost)

MovieGrille reborn as Red Carpet Cinema Pub

Cydnee Green September 20, 2016

MovieGrille, located on 2293 Grant Avenue in Ogden, recently closed its doors and announced a plan to reopen under new ownership, according to their Facebook post on Sept. 14. "The decision was made to...

Many members of the 2004 Bonneville Cross Country team ran in the 5K to raise money for their former coach. (Source: Katie Brown)

Students race to gather funds for coach’s health

Alex Flitton September 13, 2016

Terry Pacheco, a teacher at Bonneville High School, coached cross country for years. He had numerous students run for state titles while he offered his guidance — but this year, his runners ran for...

Graphic by Maddy VanOrman

WSU competes to clean up air during July

Jasmine Pittman July 5, 2016

The first of July officially marked the beginning of the second annual Clear the Air Challenge. Weber State University's sustainability office is challenging the university to go green this month in order...

Excessive social media use linked to depression

Excessive social media use linked to depression

Kellie Plumhof April 12, 2016

Social media use has become an integral part of daily life for many young adults and new research has now found a possible link between depression and excessive social media use. Brian Primack, director...

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