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July 8, 2016 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S - A group of protestors Hands Up in from of Police as several hundred protestors took to the street in Philadelphia in protest of the recent police involved shootings around the country. (Source: Bastiaan Slabbers / TNS)

WSU to host discussion on police and race relations

Ezekiel Lee July 26, 2016

WSU will host a town hall meeting to discuss race on Saturday, July 30 at 1 p.m. Recent events around the country — from Orlando to Dallas to Baton Rogue and now to Ft. Myers, Florida — have...

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Weber takes Las Vegas

Harrison Epstein July 25, 2016

With the Orlando and Utah Summer Leagues already done, all eyes in the NBA world were on Las Vegas. It was a packed 11 days with 67 total games played between rosters made up of 23 NBA teams and a team...

Dean Kremer, center, Thursday, June 30.
(Michael Grennell / The Signpost)

Raptors pitcher takes a Major step

Brooke Facer July 25, 2016
Dean Kremer, the first Israeli citizen to be drafted by the MLB, trains with the Ogden Raptors to develop his skills before moving up to the Major Leagues.
Brianna McMillan, doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led research that revealed background noise can hinder young childrens ability to learn new words. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: MCT & Tribune News Service

Background noise hinders learning for children

Kellie Plumhof July 25, 2016

Without even thinking, most people will turn on music, TV or talk-radio to fill the silence when they’re at home. According to new research however, this background noise may be negatively affecting...

Student volunteers of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program aid with tax returns at the Center for Tax Education & Research at Weber State University. (Source: Ryan Pace)

Center for Tax Education & Research’s doors open to the public

Sarah Earnshaw July 25, 2016

The tax programs at Weber State University have experienced some major growth this summer.Amid recent national recognition for the success of the Master of Tax program, the WSU Center for Tax Education...

This shit, Im too old for. (Source: Pixabay.com)

The Murtaugh column

Charles Bowker July 25, 2016

In the late 80's action drama "Lethal Weapon," a character by the name of Rodger Murtaugh played by Danny Glover is know for one famous quote."I'm too old for this shit."I am nearing my 25th birthday,...

A WSU PREP student displays a robot she programmed at the camps closing ceremony on Wednesday, July 20.   The robot was programmed to sensor the edge of the table to prevent it from falling off. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

STEM summer camp finishes on a high note

Jasmine Pittman July 25, 2016

On July 20, the closing ceremony for WSU Prep summer camp was held at WSU in order to give students a chance to show off their work.Over 140 students finished the seven week program and were able to display...

While many Utahans celebrate Pioneer Day, many others turn to pie instead. (Source: Student150 / Creative Commons)

I’m a lil’ drunk, but I can still write.

Mathew Walker July 25, 2016

Pioneer Day is a huge celebration for many in Utah – almost bigger than the 4th of July. But not all of us celebrate the religious holiday. Some of us celebrate Pie and Beer Day. As someone who grew...

People tube down the Akansas River. Gear Thirty has partnered with Weber State Outdoor program to bring tubing to Ogden. (David Bitton/Colorado Springs Gazette/MCT)

Totally tubular on the Ogden River

Jasmine Pittman July 18, 2016

Summer is the time to get outdoors, enjoy the warm weather and make memories with those you love, and a local company is helping people do just that.Gear Thirty is a locally based company that specializes...

Ogden honors pioneer roots

Mathew Walker July 18, 2016

The 4th of July has come and gone, but the festivities have just begun. Utah celebrates the entire month of July with the beginning dedicated to independence day, and the rest of the month celebrated in...

Graphic by Erik Bremmer

In a Digital Age, politics bytes

Ezekiel Lee July 18, 2016

As Hillary Clinton's email scandal continues to be a national discourse, the internet is riddled with every opinion as to what should happen to Clinton, including the occasional death threat. Killing...

Joan Badley sells zucchini to a customer at the Harrisville Farmers Market on Thursday, July 14. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

The farmer’s market friendship

Jeweliette Cordero July 18, 2016

If you are ever looking for a fun, educational and relaxing time, go check out your local farmer’s market. You will find everything from produce to art, most of which is locally made.Farmer's markets...

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