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The FAFSA is an application processed by the government that determines how much aid, in loans and grants, a student is eligible to receive based on income and other factors. Photo credit: Aubree Eckhardt

Don’t fear the FAFSA: Financial aid for beginners

Joshua Kamp April 19, 2021

Many college students planning to attend college for the first time face a daunting task: figuring out how to pay for tuition, housing and other expenses. A major resource and solid first step in the process...

The statue of Louis F. Moench, who is the founding president of Weber State Academy, now called Weber State University. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Quién es quién en WSU: historia del campus y nombres de edificios

Marisa Nelson April 19, 2021

Traducido por Matias PedreiraLa Universidad Weber State abrió sus puertas por primera vez en 1889 mucho antes de que fuera conocida como WSU.Originalmente, abrió bajo el nombre de Weber Stake...

The statue of Louis F. Moench, who is the founding president of Weber State Academy, now called Weber State University. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Who is who at WSU: Campus history and building names

Joshua Kamp April 19, 2021

Weber State University first opened its doors in 1889, long before it was ever known as WSU. Originally, it opened under the name Weber Stake Academy and has gone through a few name changes since then....

Weber State University announces an increase of minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.00 an hour. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Raising the minimum wage for hourly employees

Marisa Nelson April 19, 2021

Weber State University is raising its minimum wage to $10 an hour. The decision was made several years ago to keep raising the minimum wage of the University each year, and every year since, the university...

Members of The Ohana Association managing a booth about the organization. Photo credit: The Ohana Association

Uplifting minority groups through student clubs and organizations

Lissete Landaverde April 19, 2021

Starting college is not easy for anyone, especially for minorities, who may feel out of place and may not have the resources needed to get through the process. The Weber State Center of Multicultural Excellence...

Wildcat senior linebacker Conner Mortensen, 11, wraps up SUU running back Jay Green Jr, 21, and Wildcat safety Desmond Williams, 0,  looks to assist him at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City on April 3. Photo credit: Robert Casey & Weber State Athletics

Wildcat football walk-ons make their mark

Miles Shaw April 19, 2021

Playing college football is a dream of millions of high school football players across the country. They dream of campus glory and running onto the field while the crowd is roaring and the band plays...

Weber States Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center are located in the same building on Weber State Universitys campus in Ogden. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Take advantage of campus recreation

Adam Rubin April 19, 2021

Weber State offers many things as a higher education institution, and campus recreation is one department that both incoming freshman and WSU’s current student body can take advantage of to incorporate...

Members of the WSU Speech and Debate team wear masks for a group photo. Courtesy of Kayla Griffin.

Endless triumphs for speech and debate team

Lucas Moore April 19, 2021

The Weber State University Speech and Debate team has been continuing to turn heads. At the International Public Debate Association nationals, the team placed third in novice teams and also received an...

A past group of peer mentors welcomes students during orientation. Photo credit: Peer Mentoring Programs

A guide through college with peer mentoring

Kierstynn King April 19, 2021

Weber State’s campus provides an abundance of resources for students, but sometimes it's hard to know what questions to ask, which resources are the right fit and where to find certain resources....

Demolition of the Dee Events Center Marquee began in March. This provides space for the new Utah Transit Authority BRT line. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Las obras del BRT continúan progresando

Marisa Nelson April 19, 2021

Traducido por Matias PedreiraLa construcción del Bus Rapid Transit ha comenzado en la ciudad de Ogden, así como en el campus de Weber State. La finalización de todo el proyecto está...

View of the new construction from across the duck pond on March 31. Two excavators carve out the future bus route. (Brooklynn Kilgore/The Signpost) Photo credit: Brooklynn Kilgore

Progress on the BRT

Marisa Nelson April 19, 2021

The Bus Rapid Transit construction has begun throughout Ogden as well as on the Weber State campus. Completion of the entire project will take until 2023.On the WSU campus, BRT construction has begun around...

Weber State Universitys Stewart Library is located right above the Shepherd Union, making it easily accessible to all students. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Crack down on homework while enjoying the view

Lucas Moore April 19, 2021

There are many places across the Weber State University campus that are perfect for studying. Incoming and even current students may not know of these areas due to the pandemic restrictions. The Stewart...

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