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Maureen hopes to spread awareness about  opioid addiction with her personal story of her daughter (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Lessening the stigma of opioid addiction

Kenlee East October 13, 2019

A Weber State University 1999 graduate, Maureen Cavanagh, came back to WSU to teach students about opioid addiction and how she learned through family experience how to combat it. Author of “If You...

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Bestselling new book and a battle with mental illness

Miles Shaw October 11, 2019

A small group gathered at the Weber County Library on 25th St. on Oct. 10 to hear acclaimed best-selling author Robison Wells discuss the new book he co-wrote with James Patterson, The Warning, and his...

A Weber State banner posted by Union Station. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

Lost history revealed through Book Festival

Miles Shaw October 3, 2019

On Sept. 26, at the Union Station Museum, Utah’s Poet Laureate, Paisley Rekdal performed "West," a series of poems about the lives and experiences of Chinese workers on the railroad. This event was...

Local venders and patrons participating in Fyrecon 2017 event. (Brooke Lilley / Signpost)

Fyrecon brings creators together

Leah Higginbotham June 24, 2019

From New York Times bestselling authors to famous artists who’ve worked at Disney, Fyrecon 2019 at Weber State Davis Campus brought some big names this year. Fyrecon is a writing and art conference...

Tan France speaks to a sold-out theater about the issues he tackles in his book. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

SLC’s evening with Tan France

Danya Gil June 17, 2019

Two hours before Tan France stepped on the Grand Theatre stage at Salt Lake Community College, he found out he was a New York Times’ Best Selling Author. Having flown in from Chicago and heading...

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Poet laureate finds creativity in tragedy

Tori Waltz October 26, 2018

“What is the power of art to represent some of the worst things that can happen to us?” Paisley Rekdal, a University of Utah english professor and esteemed poet, asked the audience at a poetry...

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...

Fryecon Convention held at Davis Campus on 6/22 to promote local passions. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Fyrecon tempers the crafts of artists and writers

Jennifer Guzman June 25, 2018

Fyrecon isn't just another comic book convention. With workshops and master classes personalized to help attendees hone their craft, Fyrecon is able to create a contained synergy as guest instructors interact...

The Jane Austen Study Abroad Experience

The Jane Austen Study Abroad Experience

Kathryn Lintzenich January 12, 2018

Weber State University’s study abroad program is expanding its 2018 options to include a trip to the United Kingdom. Geared toward English majors, this study abroad opportunity offers students a...

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Mark Twain: Influencer of American English and the linguistic revolution

Briana Whatcott November 30, 2017

Nov. 30 is a historic day in American literature. It’s the day Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was born.He has been hailed as the greatest American humorist of...

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Learning empathy and acceptance through “Wonder”

Morgan Stonehocker November 22, 2017

The Future Educators Association organized an open event on Nov. 17, involving a discussion on R. J. Palacio's best-selling book, "Wonder," and a subsequent showing of the film adaptation of the book,...

The Ogden Raptors will play four home games this weekend. (Michael Grennell / The Signpost)

Ogden area summer events: week of July 26

Samantha Bunderson July 25, 2017

July 26: CalligraffitiPLATFORMS, along with O1ARTS, are hosting “Calligraffiti.” Calligraffiti is a type of art that uses calligraphy, typography and graffiti to extend an artistic message....

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