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A celebration of life, not death

Sharon Valverde Vargas October 25, 2019

You've probably heard of the Day of the Dead, a deep-rooted tradition celebrated annually at the end of October. Día de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, according...

Judge Heward is passionate about her work and wants to inform everyone (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Diversity conference speaks on youth court

Sharon Valverde Vargas October 13, 2019

The 21st Annual WSU Diversity Conference commenced its two-day event with keynote speakers to educate the students about race, class, gender and status.Judge Michelle Heward, recently appointed to the...

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A life of authenticity

Sharon Valverde Vargas October 11, 2019

For some, living an authentic life can be challenging because of societal, familial or religious pressures. WSU student Savannah Deichmann wanted to live her truth because she felt it was the only way...

Andrea S. Hernandez, Coordinator, gets ready for the Open House Event at the Center For Diversity and Unity. (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

Open house and open arms

Sharon Valverde Vargas September 27, 2019

The Center for Diversity and Unity held its yearly open house on Sept. 25 to share CDU programming and offer help to students, both old and new. Andrea Hernández, WSU’s Diversity and Inclusive...

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Latinos de primera generación y Weber State crean excelencia

Sharon Valverde Vargas September 18, 2019

Traducido por: Andres RodriguezRelatando sus historias personales como sus motivos de éxito en la universidad, los estudiantes Latinos de primera generación de Weber State University expresan...

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First-generation Latinos and Weber State create excellence

Sharon Valverde Vargas September 18, 2019

Every student has a different reason for attending college, but for Weber State University student Jazmin Carranza, it was her mother who influenced her decision to pursue a higher education; Carranza...

LGBT Center celebrates who you are

LGBT Center celebrates who you are

Sharon Valverde Vargas August 27, 2019

The LGBT Resource Center at Weber State University strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment while offering educational opportunities and support for the LGBT community, their family, friends,...

Womens Center welcomes all

Women’s Center welcomes all

Sharon Valverde Vargas August 27, 2019

The Women’s Center's mission is to advocate for the best educational experience for all by addressing systemic oppression, empowering communities and working toward a shared vision of gender equity...

Steer-wrestling, also called bulldogging, where contestants attempt to move from horseback to wrestling a steer to the ground. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Yee Haw! It’s rodeo time in Ogden

Sharon Valverde Vargas July 22, 2019

Pioneer Days in Ogden allows the community to engage in activities like bareback riding, steer wrestling, clown acts, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. This...

People gather at the Ogden Municipal building in protest of the U.S. border camps. Photo credit: Sharon Valverde Vargas

Ogden community takes part in national “Lights for Liberty” Protest

Sharon Valverde Vargas July 15, 2019

According to USA Today, over 700 cities participated in the Lights for Liberty protest on July 12; Ogden was one of those cities. The community gathered to express their thoughts and feelings toward what...

Art Stroll downtown Ogden, Art Box. Seth Hadlock and his wife.(Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

An evening stroll on 25th Street

Sharon Valverde Vargas July 8, 2019

Seth Hadlock — a WSU alumnus, local artist and rancher — also does western wildlife art. Hadlock primarily utilizes charcoal in his art after finding his passion as a student in WSU. “I...

Dreamscapes interactive installations are not just for people. Photo credit: Sharon Valverde Vargas

The art of the pop-up experience

Sharon Valverde Vargas July 8, 2019

Niche pop-up art experiences have attracted young, social media-driven people around the world recently. Art installations dedicated to ice cream, candy, selfies and death have surfaced, giving people...

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