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Distracted driving and speeding are the top two causes of vehicle accidents. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Photo credit: SCNG

The dangers of distraction

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch April 18, 2022

In 2021, speeding resulted in 7,951 crashes in Utah, adding to the already increasing rate of car crashes. Distracted driving and speeding are the top two causes of vehicle accidents.Utah Highway Patrol...

Weber State Softball player Mika Chong changes position after a pitch. Photo credit: Summer Muster

Fresh faces on the bench

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch March 28, 2022

Weber State University's softball team has had a historic run; sitting at a 22–7 overall, the Wildcats' longest losing streak lasted only two games. They have beat opponents like Texas A&M University...

The Wildcats cheer team line up for kick-off with their Ws up high. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

Shooting for five straight

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch March 21, 2022

With her lips pressed together, Weber State University's Kaylee Overby presses her palms on the shoulders of two of her teammates. Stepping onto a web of arms, Overby keeps one leg off. Like a trampoline,...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is a staple of All-Star Weekend.

Opinion: Dunking on the dunk contest

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch February 28, 2022

When people think of the Dunk Contest, they think of Michael Jordan jumping from the free-throw line, Vince Carter’s 360 Windmill and the battle between Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine in 2016. This...

Daryn Hickok eyes the basket and gets ready to shoot a free throw. Photo credit: Summer Muster

A short-lived victory for Wildcats

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch February 23, 2022

Weber State's women’s basketball team hit the road for two games last week, grabbing a win and a loss in the process.To kick off the road trip, Weber State beat Sacramento State 62–52 on Feb....

Koby McEwen dribbles the ball down his home court in Ogden, Utah, on Feb. 3. McEwen contributed 32 points in the win against the Montana Grizzles. Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Eight straight wins for Weber State

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch February 7, 2022

Weber State University’s men’s basketball team won a nail-biter with an 80–75 victory over the Montana Grizzlies at the Dee Events Center on Feb. 3.Grizzlies guard Robby Beasley started...

Robbie Brennan stops a shot on goal. Photo credit: WSU Hockey

Wildcats get checked by Metro State

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch January 30, 2022

Weber State University's hockey team fell short with a 6–4 loss against Metropolitan State University on Jan. 28.Daniel Dvorak opened the game up with a goal for MSU with 16:58 remaining in the first...

JJ Overton scores inside with a layup. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

Weber wins cat fight

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch January 24, 2022

Weber State University’s men's basketball team won in a dominant 95–63 victory over the Idaho State Bengals on Jan. 20 at the Dee Events Center.Brayden Parker, center for the Bengals, got the...

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