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Giving Santa a hand

Hannah Olsen November 21, 2018

Sometimes, Santa needs some help. Community Christmas, a Sub for Santa program sponsored by the Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, offers the big man in red a helping hand throughout Weber and Davis...

Shot of the Salt Lake Temple at Christmastime. (Wikimedia Commons)

The North Pole is coming to northern Utah

Hannah Olsen November 17, 2018

Utah has the greatest snow on earth, but for those who prefer to stay off of the mountains, there is still more than plenty to see and do during the holiday season.The Temple lights are a must-see. The...

Zach Baker (left), Terri Hughes (podium), Jean-Michel Habineza (center), and Loanes Rwiranzira (right) at the Rwanda Debate. (Sarah Catan / The Signpost)

Rwandan rebuttal

Hannah Olsen November 17, 2018

The Weber State University Debate Team was honored to host the IDebate Rwandan Debate team as a stop on their two-month tour of the United States. WSU debate was able to host a debate and ask the Rwandan...

What lies in the wake of the blue wave

What lies in the wake of the ‘blue wave’

Hannah Olsen November 15, 2018

Midterms, which are historically wave elections, often offer the party not currently in power a chance to regain some authority in Congress. This year’s midterm elections have come and gone. CNBC...

Signs and places to check in direct people to the various talks and presentations presented during Prject Lead 2018. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Leaders aren’t born

Hannah Olsen November 8, 2018

Project LEAD, a two-day conference hosted by Weber State University, aims to forge new leaders through keynote speaker series, workshops, alumni interaction and a day of service.The Weber State University...

Deana Froerer, candidate for Utah House District 8 (photo from Deana Froerer).

A Friend in Froerer

Hannah Olsen October 30, 2018

“That is just the climate, something needs to change,” said Deana Froerer, economics instructor at Weber State University for over 20 years and now-candidate for House District 8 here in Utah....

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Professor profile: from the debate scene to silver screen

Hannah Olsen October 27, 2018

Ryan Walsh, a communication professor and debate coach for Weber State University, won the National Debate Tournament back in 2013—and broke records while doing it. Debating as a member of the first...

Panel members giving advice to the ins and outs of teaching. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

The ups and downs of first-year teaching

Hannah Olsen October 14, 2018

“I have to pull up my big girl panties and say I got this,” said longtime elementary school teacher Sammie Guzman at the What I Wish I Knew My First Year of Teaching panel on Oct. 9. Guzman...

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Doing service in memory of others

Hannah Olsen October 6, 2018

The Service Day of Remembrance at Weber State University recognizes not only those who dedicated their lives to service and have since passed away but also represents the continuation of service the...

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Registration rivalry

Hannah Olsen September 27, 2018

Weber State University hosted National Voter Registration Day through a collaborative event Vice President of Leadership in Weber State University Senate Association Bret Alexander called “a power...

Leo Tyson Dirr, former Signpost Alum, passed away Sept. 10 (Leo Tyson Dirr Facebook)

WSU alumnus passes away at 41

Hannah Olsen September 21, 2018

Leo Tyson Dirr, Weber State University Alumnus and former Signpost reporter, passed away on Sept. 10.“Leo was a brilliant writer and a good friend, and he will be deeply missed,” said Angie...

Students were able to see a variety of resources Student Services offers to them. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Student Services expo-tise

Hannah Olsen September 21, 2018

“I am hoping to interact with as many students as possible, ” said Student Body President Jordan Slater at the Student Services Expo on Sept 19, tending a booth for the Weber State University...

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