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The New American Philharmonic performs at the 38th Annual Lindquist Pops Concert on Sunday, July 17. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Community gathers for a Wildcat tradition

Charles Bowker July 18, 2016

Beneath the fading sunlight and the stars of the night sky, the Weber State community, along with the Ogden community, celebrated the 37th Annual Lindquist Family Pops Concert and Fireworks Show."This...

Researchers find cinnamon may increase learning ability. (Photo Illustration by Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Cinnamon, good for buns and brains

Kellie Plumhof July 18, 2016

Cinnamon is finding a place in the world of science again this week, beyond the science of making food delicious, as researchers from Rush University Medical Center believe that it may increase learning...

July 9, 2016 - Phoenix, Arizona, U.S - A group of protestors took to the streets in Downtown Phoenix in protest of the recent police involved shootings around the country. (Credit Image: Ricardo Arduengo via ZUMA Wire)

We want justice, that’s all

Jasmine Pittman July 12, 2016

Black Lives Matter. Yes, of course all lives matter, but for some reason the lives of people of color don’t seem to be treated as equally as our other fair skinned brothers' and sisters'.So, more...

Scott Sprenger, the new dean for the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities at Weber State University. (Source: Weber State University)

College of Arts and Humanities receives new dean this fall

Sarah Earnshaw July 11, 2016

This year, the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities will have a new dean. His name is Scott Sprenger, and he worked for BYU in the Arts and Humanities department for 22 years, between 1993...

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (30) drives against Oklahoma City Thunders Kevin Durant (35) in the second quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Oracle Arena on May 16, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

The decision 2.0

Harrison Epstein July 11, 2016

With less fanfare than LeBron James making his famous decision in 2010, Kevin Durant has decided where he will play next season. In a shocking move, Durant announced on The Players Tribune that he has...

Peoples Monday Black Lives Matter NYC march on June 20, 2016. (Photo by Erik McGregor/Pacific Press)

We can’t stand idly by

Michael Grennell July 11, 2016

  Last week in two separate instances, black men were shot and killed by white police officers. Philando Castile was shot and killed in Minnesota as he reached for his wallet to show officers...

New research from Texas A&M is setting the foundation for helping those who struggle with alcohol addiction. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: MCT & Tribune News Service

This is your brain on bingeing

Kellie Plumhof July 11, 2016

At some point during a night of drinking you know, well most people know, when they have had enough. That time may come when you are up on a table, half-dressed with a lampshade on your head singing along...

(Jeweliette Cordero / The Signpost)

Booked on 25th

Jeweliette Cordero July 11, 2016

This past weekend, Ogden received its very own Indie bookstore. Booked on 25th had its grand opening on July 9 alongside the Farmer's Market. The store will be showcasing both new and used books. The owner,...

Venonat and Penny find love. (Mathew Walker / The Signpost)

Even if the game doesn’t work, I’m getting a Pikachu

Mathew Walker July 11, 2016

I have been waiting since last November for the release of Pokemon Go. I played Ingress, Niantics first augmented reality game, until I hit level 8, got bored and moved on. But the nostalgia that Pokemon...

Blue-green algae from Deer Creek Reservoir magnified 400X. (Doug Manifold / The Signpost)

Algae blooms, harmful or harmless?

Doug Manifold July 11, 2016

Summer is a time for fun and especially for fun in the water. Whether it's swimming, boating or playing on the beach, summer is a popular time for all things water-related.It all seems so wonderful and...

Local production of ‘Music Man’ brings communities together

Mathew Walker July 11, 2016

The Ziegfeld theater has much to offer: improv shows, musicals, theater and youth camps. And it's the dedication that they have to the community that brings people back show after show. On July 8, 2016,...

Crowds lay on the grass at Weber State University as they observe the fireworks show at Lindquist Pop Concert during Summer 2013. The next annual Lindquist Pops Concert will be held July 17. (Signpost Archives)

News Brief 7/6/16

Charles Bowker July 5, 2016

38th annual Lindquist pops concert On July 17, the 38th annual Lindquist Pops Concert will be held on the Ava Lindquist plaza next to the duck pond."The concert and fireworks program are a reminder to...

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