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Gay Pride Parade in Salt Lake City, UT. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

WSU highlights purple in pride flag

Danya Gil October 6, 2018

Weber State’s LGBT resource center is looking to rally members of the community and their allies this upcoming Oct. 8-12 with multiple events for pride week. The resource center hosts pride week...

Gay Pride Parade in Salt Lake City, UT. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

‘Cats add purple to Utah Pride’s rainbow

Jennifer Guzman June 4, 2018

Weber State University's LGBT Resource Center and Gay-Straight Alliance took their places for the fifth time at the Utah Pride festival and parade in Salt Lake City June 3. Students and community members...

Pride week previews 10/9–10/15

Pride week previews 10/9–10/15

Jake Lueckler October 6, 2017

October 9, 2017: From 9 a.m.–2:00 p.m., there will be a table set up in the Shepherd Union Atrium. Information about LGBTQ+ identities and various resources and services available in our community...

Mikka Paris of the Imperial Rainbow Court of Nothern Utah receives a donation to Youth Futures homeless shelter at the Drag Ball at Weber State University Davis campus on Oct. 14. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Drag Show raises awareness and money

Jeweliette Cordero October 16, 2016

Drag Queens are often associated with big hair, lots of makeup and beautiful, over-the-top dresses. This year, Weber State University hosted the second annual Charity Drag Ball, showcasing performances...

Weber State University students participate in an A-Spectrum panel discussion at Weber State University on Oct. 13. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

In with the A crowd: Asexual, agender, aromantic

Jeweliette Cordero October 13, 2016

Recognizing and understanding alternate identities: that is what the LGBT community aims to accomplish. In honor of the LGBT community and its history month, Weber State’s LGBT Resource Center hosted...

Tom Mathews, professor of spanish at Weber State University, speaks at an LGBT rally held near the campus bell tower on Wednesday, Oct. 12. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

LGBT Pride Week Rally advocates for openness

Sarah Earnshaw October 13, 2016

On Oct. 12, the first annual LGBT Pride Week Rally was held at the Bell Tower Plaza. Members of the LGBT community, alongside community allies, gathered together in support of this event. Students milled...

Laverne Cox speaks at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on May 11, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Source: GLAAD / flickr)

Positive portrayals bring positive change for transgender community

Jeweliette Cordero October 9, 2016

The transgender community in the LGBT world is fast growing and making way for future transgender individuals who want to join the entertainment industry. Celebrities like Jeffrey Tambor and Laverne Cox...

Young women hold a photograph of a loved one lost at a suicide prevention candlelight vigil in 2015. (The Signpost Archives)

Suicide rates climb, Utah’s rates among the highest in the U.S.

Doug Manifold September 15, 2016

Suicide is a growing problem in both the United States and Utah. According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 43,000 people in the country commit suicide each year.The...

Weber State Students participate in a candle light vigil to remember transgender lives that have been lost. (Cydnee Green / The Signpost)

Día del Recuerdo Transgénero

Kerby Hansen December 17, 2015

Programas de Diversidad e inclusivas de Weber State University organizaron una vigilia de recuerdo para el Día de la Memoria Transgénero ( TDOR ) el jueves en el Fireplace Lounge. Durante la vigilia,...

Health Fair brings students to the heart of healthier lifestyles

March 3, 2015

Gathering in the heart of the Union Building Tuesday, students learned about a variety of health topics at the Weber State Health Fair. With bowls of candy, interactive games, informative pamphlets and...

President Wight announces endowment for new LGBT Resource Center

February 17, 2015

A small crowd gathered at WSU’s new LGBT Resource Center as President Chuck Wight announced a new endowment for the center. The endowment was funded by a generous donation from Jane and Tami Marquardt...

Centro de recursos LGBT ahora abierto!

January 29, 2015

Los estudiantes, profesores y el personal se reunieron en el Centro de Servicios al Estudiante el martes para celebrar la tan esperada inauguración del centro de recursos LGBT. Todos los que asistieron...

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