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The Festival of Trees was virutal this year due to COVID. All proceeds went to Primary Children’s Hospital. Photo credit: Blythe Evans

‘Tis the season of giving back

Lexie Andrew December 6, 2021

The Festival of Trees embodies the spirit of Christmas by giving back and helping those in need. Every year, the festival acts as a fundraiser for Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, and this year,...

Finding a job amid the Great Resignation

Finding a job amid the Great Resignation

Lexie Andrew November 29, 2021

For many workers, COVID-19 changed their way of life when they moved to remote work. Now, with a vaccine available, employers are asking their employees to come back to the office. However, many workers...

Weber States Orchesis dancers perform dances choreographed by an African dancer they call Zim Zim. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Communication through dance

Lexie Andrew November 22, 2021

For centuries, dance has been used by a multitude of different cultures as a way of communicating. "Where Dance Breathes" was this fall's dance performance by Weber State University's Orchesis Dance Theatre...

Each outfit worn by participants from a previous Pow Wow event displays not only their personalities, but their heritage. Photo credit: Signpost Archives

Amplifying indigenous voices

Lexie Andrew November 15, 2021

Native American Heritage Month, which spans the whole of November, brings with it a new focus to the Native American community, along with an acknowledgement of their resilience and continued involvement...

The International Student and Scholar Center plans to bring 150 refugees from Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Weber County area. Photo credit: Makayla Martinez

Putting down new roots

Lexie Andrew November 8, 2021

Refugees fleeing their war-torn countries, some with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, are searching for shelter in other countries. Shannon Stephens, the recruitment and program...

Many photos of loved ones who have passed are set up on decorated tables, along with flowers and other colorful decorations, to remember those who have passed and to bring them back to the living world on the Day of the Dead. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost) Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

A celebration of life

Lexie Andrew November 3, 2021

Día de los Muertos is a Hispanic celebration of loved ones, both living and passed on, and is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2. The Ogden community hosted a Día de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 29...

Susan Matt introduces Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett to the audience. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost) Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

“I” or “We,” what will it be?

Lexie Andrew October 27, 2021

Robert Putnam, research professor of public policy at Harvard University, and Shaylyn Romney Garrett, a Harvard graduate and writer, gave a guest lecture at the Wildcat Theater on Oct. 25 and spoke about...

A variety of food was available to the students who attended Eddies BBQ, pictured from left to right is Madison Dasturp and Riley Cao getting a plate full of their own food. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost) Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

Eager for Eddie’s BBQ

Lexie Andrew October 18, 2021

Eddie’s BBQ is a place where students and community members can come together to meet and talk to campus police officers. It was held on Oct. 15 and has been going for 5 years. Founder...

A variety of food was available to the students who attended Eddies BBQ, pictured from left to right is Madison Dasturp and Riley Cao getting a plate full of their own food. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost) Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

Eager for Eddie’s BBQ

Lexie Andrew October 18, 2021

Eddie’s BBQ is a place where students and community members can come together to meet and talk to campus police officers. It was held on Oct. 15 and has been going for 5 years. Founder...

To get in the homecoming spirit, students can participate in the annual True Wildcat event at the Bell Tower Plaza. (Weber State University)

Something for everyone

Lexie Andrew October 11, 2021

Homecoming Week isn’t just a celebration of the athletics at Weber State University, but a celebration of everything WSU has to offer. Homecoming week is Oct. 8-15 and features many events and traditions...

Marta Chapado Sanchez opens the Translation Week Zoom session by defining translation and allowing all, no matter the language, to be able to feel every story. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

Translation sensation

Lexie Andrew October 4, 2021

The Department of Foreign Languages held a Translation Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 for those interested in studying or pursuing a career in translation and localization. Events included open Q&A sessions...

Student fees, paid by all students, cover departments such as athletics, Campus Recreation and the Counseling and Psychological Services Center. Photo credit: Pixabay

Of the students, by the students, for the students

Lexie Andrew September 27, 2021

One of the expenses that all students pay to Weber State University are student fees. These fees are a separate expense from tuition, but they still show up on the tuition payment portal. Student fees...

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