Athletes fly around the track, whizzing by in their respective countries’ uniforms, fighting for a gold medal and national pride in Olympic speedskating. Long track speedskating was introduced as an […]
The Signpost guide to the Olympics
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The Signpost guide to the Olympics
When fans around the world tune into the Olympics, they are looking for elite physical challenges that are rich in history. Two oft-forgotten events at the Pyeongchang Olympics that are […]
The Signpost guide to the Olympics
Above the Scroll, Mobile, Mywebermedia Slider, Sports
Ski Jumping and figure skating have been mainstays at the Olympics since the beginning and will continue to be in Pyeongchang. The United States is predicted to win medals in […]
The Signpost guide to Olympic Sports
When it comes to the Winter Olympics, the bobsledding and luge events captivate their audiences and for an understandable reason — it’s professional sledding. Athletes from nations around the world […]
Wildcats poach Tigers coach
The Weber State University track & field team acquired Olympic level talent with the addition of assistant coach Robert Weir on Sept. 14. Weir will coach the Wildcat throwers for […]
Viewpoint: Four countries to keep an eye on
Culture/Diversity, Opinion, Politics, Viewpoint
While the world’s eye is fixed on Sochi, many countries are not privileged enough to be preoccupied with festivities. The world is not as picturesque as the Olympics would have […]
CCEL offers volunteer opportunities to WSU
Features, Service Projects/Fundraisers
The Center for Community Engaged Learning has many opportunities for Weber State University students to gain service hours. Among the service opportunities offered through the CCEL are several volunteer […]
Former Olympian to start competing again
In the Summer Olympics of 2008, Lindsey Anderson, then Weber State University student, competed in track and field. To get into the Olympics, runners must make a certain time in an […]
WSU professors weigh in on 10-year anniversary of Olympics
Campus Community, News, Top News
[media-credit id=11 align=”alignright” width=”200″][/media-credit] The Olympic rings adorn the Ice Sheet in Ogden, which hosted curling events during the 2002 Winter Olympics. Ten years ago, when the 2002 Winter Olympic […]
WSU athlete's performance leads to Olympic Trials
Sports, Top Sports, Track and Field
Weber State University senior Brett Hales competed in the National Collegiate Athletic Association finals for men’s outdoor track and field. Hales took fifth overall on Friday night in the steeplechase. […]