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Tricia Cook is a college English academic advisor. She shows and explains the requirements for majoring in English to the srudent  Moniz Williams. ( Mustafa Alshilati/ the signpost)

Navigating academic advisement

Jasmine Pittman August 31, 2017

With hundreds of majors available across campus, it can be hard to determine what to major in. This makes academic advisement important. With so many advisers on campus, it can be confusing figuring out...

Cash and coins on a table (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

What you need to know about financial aid

Jasmine Pittman August 27, 2017

Weber State University gives away tons of money each year in the form of financial aid and scholarships to students who apply. Financial aid can be one of the most impactful parts of a student's education,...

The social science building is scheduled to be closed until early 2019, with all classes and faculty having been relocated to the Science Lab. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

WSU to renovate, expand

Jasmine Pittman July 3, 2017

Changes are coming to Weber State University. Within roughly a year, Weber State will see the complete renovation of one building, and the final building stages of another. Currently, the Social Science...

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Bills or grades? Students walk a difficult line between academic success and financial stability

Jasmine Pittman June 26, 2017

For many, working while attending school is not so much an option as a requirement. Between paying for tuition and fees, along with required textbooks and supplies, dollars can add up fast, so students...

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Ogden City approves new student housing development and zoning ordinance

Jasmine Pittman June 22, 2017

It is currently a violation in Utah to live in a rental unit with more than three unrelated residents, unless otherwise approved. The Ogden City Council met on June 13 to hear a proposal requesting...

Graduates walk in Fall 2016 commencement at Weber State University. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Seniors, This One is for You

Jasmine Pittman April 14, 2017

Class of 2017, we’re almost there! The celebration is right around the corner. Four (or more) years of late nights, sweat, tears and possibly blood are about to pay off!I know I’m not alone...

Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae, left), Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson) and Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) in a scene from the movie Hidden Figures directed by Theodore Melfi. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Katherine Johnson: genius, leader and inspiration.

Jasmine Pittman March 14, 2017

Many women have broken barriers all over the world. Each time I learn of a female pioneer or powerhouse, I’m reminded that I can be just like them; any of us can, honestly. We’re that amazing. Katherine...

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Help the financial aid office help you

Jasmine Pittman January 8, 2017

When students hear the phrase “the financial aid office,” it's usually followed by a groan or two. Paperwork? Ew. Pass. I get it. School is already stressful, and making sure you can secure...

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Know the area like a local

Jasmine Pittman August 29, 2016

Out of state student? This one is for you. Leaving the nest and going to college can be an exciting yet scary experience, especially coming from out of state. Here are some tips and tricks from someone...

A WSU PREP student displays a robot she programmed at the camps closing ceremony on Wednesday, July 20.   The robot was programmed to sensor the edge of the table to prevent it from falling off. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

STEM summer camp finishes on a high note

Jasmine Pittman July 25, 2016

On July 20, the closing ceremony for WSU Prep summer camp was held at WSU in order to give students a chance to show off their work.Over 140 students finished the seven week program and were able to display...

People tube down the Akansas River. Gear Thirty has partnered with Weber State Outdoor program to bring tubing to Ogden. (David Bitton/Colorado Springs Gazette/MCT)

Totally tubular on the Ogden River

Jasmine Pittman July 18, 2016

Summer is the time to get outdoors, enjoy the warm weather and make memories with those you love, and a local company is helping people do just that.Gear Thirty is a locally based company that specializes...

July 9, 2016 - Phoenix, Arizona, U.S - A group of protestors took to the streets in Downtown Phoenix in protest of the recent police involved shootings around the country. (Credit Image: Ricardo Arduengo via ZUMA Wire)

We want justice, that’s all

Jasmine Pittman July 12, 2016

Black Lives Matter. Yes, of course all lives matter, but for some reason the lives of people of color don’t seem to be treated as equally as our other fair skinned brothers' and sisters'.So, more...

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