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Department of Hygiene partnered with prominent names to transform dental office. (Emily Ferguson / The Signpost)

WSU keeps your mind and body in good health

Keela Disterhaft May 11, 2016

So you’ve decided to go to school at Weber. It’s exciting to pick the classes you want, the major that fits your personality and clubs that will make your college experience well rounded, but...

WSU to celebrate successful $125 million fundraising campaign

Keela Disterhaft April 12, 2016

Weber State University raised over $125 million as a part of their Dream 125 campaign. The campaign was launched in January 2014 on Weber State’s 125th anniversary, with the goal of raising money...

The panelists Chuck Wight, Ann Millner, and Mike Vaughn discussed things like Bernie Sanders free tuition idea and the overwhelming student debt problem in America on April 5. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

College tuition panel held at WSU

Keela Disterhaft April 5, 2016

During the 2016 presidential run for the White House, one candidate presents the issue of college tuition as part of his platform. Bernie Sanders, candidate for the democratic nomination, plans to make...

Weber State Universitys Womens Center to address sexual assault on college campuses for sexual assault awareness month. (Signpost Archives)

Sexual assault awareness month at Weber

Keela Disterhaft April 3, 2016

Eighty percent of sexual assault victims are under the age of 30, and 68 percent of sexual assaults are not reported to police. These numbers are according to the organization known as RAINN (Rape, Abuse...

Center for Diversity & Unitys Stop the Hate program to hold Sexual Discrimination in Society panel discussion on Thursday, Mar. 24. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Stop the hate to tackle sex discrimination

Keela Disterhaft March 22, 2016

According to the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sex discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of that person's gender. This can include...

On Thursday, author Cecilia Ridgeway will speak at Weber State University about gender inequality. (Source: Weber State University)

Stanford University professor to speak on gender inequality

Keela Disterhaft March 1, 2016

The Global Gender Gap report for 2015 reported that the United States is ranked 28 out of 145 countries included in a survey about gender inequality. Iceland is ranked number one, being the most equal...

Zach Thibodeaux, 8, right, practices reading Braille with his tutor Beth Jeffrey during his after-school tutoring session at Mary Immaculate Catholic School in the city of Farmers Branch, Texas, March 3, 2011. Zach meets with his tutor several times a week to prepare himself with a life without sight. (Tom Fox/Dallas Morning News/MCT)

SLC Braille Challenge to bolster literacy

Keela Disterhaft February 28, 2016

The first Braille Challenge began in 2000 in Southern California. According to the Braille Institute’s website, it was designed to bring young students together so they could practice their braille...

Creando conciencia sobre el racismo

Keela Disterhaft February 11, 2016

Racismo y prejuicio existen constantemente en diferentes lugares y culturas en el mundo de hoy. El campus de Weber State no está exento de estos problemas y por eso WSU trata de crear conciencia....

Nick Phinney ganó el Varón del año de Crystal Crest Awards de 2015. Dado a un estudiante varón quien ha mostrado excelencia en liderazgo, becas y integridad personal y quien ha aplicado estos talentos para beneficiar campus y la comunidad.

Los premios Crystal Crest piden nominaciones

Keela Disterhaft February 11, 2016

Se ha denominado como los "Academy Awards" de Weber State por muchos. Este evento formal se lleva a cabo cada primavera, para terminar el año. Los premios Crystal Crest honran a individuos sobresalientes...

American Democracy Project albergará el discurso sobre el trato de personas

Keela Disterhaft February 10, 2016

En Utah, los legisladores estatales están proponiendo un proyecto de ley de la pena de muerte de trato de personas. El verano pasado el Salt Lake Tribune reportó sobre la detención de ocho...

Musician Ling-Yu Lee was named Talent of the Year during the 2015 Crystal Crest Awards. Photo credit: The Signpost archives

Crystal Crest awards call for nominations

Keela Disterhaft February 7, 2016

Dubbed the “Academy Awards” of Weber State University by many, the Crystal Crest awards honor outstanding individuals within the WSU community. This formal event is held every spring and wraps...

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