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Charles Bowker, right, plays a doctor in a mock scenario at an investigative journalism bootcamp, a camp Signpost staff and nearby Utah student journalists instructed for high school students interested in pursuing journalism. (Photo by Adam Fondren)

Until next time, happy reading!

Charles Bowker April 17, 2017

It is tradition at The Signpost for the outgoing editor-in-chief to write one more column as a sort of capstone to his or her time in the position. As the task has now fallen to me, I find myself at a...

WSUSA Senates office in the Student Involvement & Leadership center is locked and vacant except for furniture following Senates removal from the office to make way for a new faculty member. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Leadership, here and in D.C., forgot the greater good

Charles Bowker February 27, 2017

This nation is suffering right now from a serious lack of leadership. More shocking, though, is that it has become pandemic. That is to say, more and more we see stories in the news of elected officials...

Application for immigrant visa Photo credit: Graphicstock.com

We stand in solidarity with immigrant protest

Charles Bowker February 17, 2017

Across the United States, immigrants from many different countries stood together in solidarity for the national “Day Without Immigrants” protest. The protest consisted of both immigrants and...

Gregory Woodfield, WSUSA President, addresses the student executive board in their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

WSUSA president spends all but 11 percent of his budget

Charles Bowker January 30, 2017

Editor's note: This article was updated on Jan. 24, 2017, to correct the source of scrutiny of Gregory Woodfield's tenure. It was updated Jan. 29, 2017, to add a link to original budget documents. As...

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. in their first public step toward a transition of power. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Combating hate with love

Charles Bowker November 13, 2016

  America is hurting right now, and it's not just because Donald Trump will soon be sworn in as president. This past year has been hard on this country. From mass shootings to a documented...

Charles Bowker, Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 Editor in Chief. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Seeking truth, not slander

Charles Bowker October 28, 2016

Again, I would like to reiterate all of the amazing things that the leadership of WSUSA has done this semester in bringing the campus together and in working to develop their programs to be more inclusive...

WSUSA executives meet behind a glass wall, as they close their meetings to the public on Oct. 19. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Defending good and fair journalism

Charles Bowker October 23, 2016

Let me begin by taking a moment to praise the WSUSA executive group on their efforts to unify the student body. Since the semester began, the activities have shown that through positive efforts the student...

WSUSA Executive Board has been fighting to close their doors to the public and the press. (The Signpost Archives)

Viewpoint: Let your voice be heard

Charles Bowker October 6, 2016

  In honor of National Newspaper Week, I'd like to take a moment and look back on the legacy of your right to be heard. As we reflect on American history and study the American Revolution,...

Waldo the Wildcat hugs a boy in the stands of Weber State Universitys first football game of the season on Sept 17. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

What’s in a name?

Charles Bowker September 29, 2016
Does a name really matter when it comes to being a sports fan?
The Ramos family of New Rochelle, NY were an example of the hard working and honest character you find in Hispanics.(Charles Bowker / The Signpost)

Learning a language helped me fall in love

Charles Bowker September 16, 2016

"Bloque, Esto es un bloque," Spanish Professor Tom Mathews said to a room full of bright faced freshmen while holding up a small wooden block.I remember that being the first word I really learned in Spanish...

(Source: www.latinobrandingpower.com)

Celebrating our cultural heritage

Charles Bowker September 15, 2016

It is important to talk about what culture is.At Weber State University, there are approximately 25,000 students traversing the campus. Of those students, 2,747 identify themselves as Latino or Hispanic.Weber...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) greets players after taking a knee during the national anthem before a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

Using the spotlight for good

Charles Bowker September 9, 2016
It is noble to fight for a good cause, but how much fighting are you willing to do?
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