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The annual Weber State University International Banquet was opened up by the International Student and Scholar Centers director, Mary Machira. Photo credit: Isabella Torres

A celebration of culture

Coby Crisler April 11, 2022

April 9 marked the return of the annual International Banquet hosted by Weber State University’s International Student and Scholar Center. People of all cultures and nationalities cheered and applauded...

Ericka DeLynn elegantly walks across the stage as she performs. Photo credit: Summer Muster

Serving… inclusivity!

Adam Montgomery April 4, 2022

Diversity and Inclusivity Week is a week-long run of events and gatherings to foster a healthier environment for Weber State students who may feel alone or unspoken for. Events this week include Waldo's...

Amanda Jones, president of NASA, wanted to utilize the event to highlight indigenous voices. Photo credit: Weber State University

Indigenous culture and community coming back to campus

Coby Crisler March 28, 2022

Family and friends gathered to the sounds of powerful drum beats and the twirling bright colors as the 43rd annual Native American Student Association Powwow officially commenced on March 26 at Weber State.The...

With the music playing in the background, these performers enter the stage and start a traditional Chinese dragon dance. Photo credit: Hannah Moore

A dancing display of Asian cultures

Lexie Andrew February 7, 2022

The Asian Student Involvement Association at Weber State University held an Asian Cultural Performance, which celebrated the different cultures in Asia, on Feb. 4 at the Browning Center as the final event...

In Pieces, a musical based around the songs of Joey Contreras, opened at Weber State University. Photo credit: Weber State University

The pieces of a musical

Makayla Geddes December 6, 2021

A new musical based on songs by songwriter Joey Contreras titled "In Pieces," opened as a regional premiere on Dec. 3, with Weber State University Theatre being one of the first in the state to showcase...

Orchesis Dance at Weber State University presents a dance adopting African culture. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

La comunicación a través de la danza

Marianna Lucia Lopez Luritta November 22, 2021

Durante siglos la danza ha sido utilizada por multitud de culturas diferentes como forma de comunicación. "Where Dance Breathes" fue el espectáculo de danza de este otoño a cargo del Orchesis...

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...

Members of the Weber State University Ballet Folklorico group take part in one of the community events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Weber State on Sept. 30. Photo credit: Weber State University

Celebrating the dead once more

Caitlyn Nichols November 10, 2021

Celebrations in Ogden for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, finished with a final, lively night at The Monarch on Nov. 5, including dances from the Weber State University Ballet Folklórico. The...

Members of the Weber State University Ballet Folklorico group take part in one of the community events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Weber State on Sept. 30. Photo credit: Weber State University

Celebrando a los muertos de nuevo

Addison Weeks November 10, 2021

Celebraciones en Ogden para el Día de los Muertos terminaron con el último, noche animada en The Monarch el 5 de noviembre, incluyendo bailes de WSU Ballet Folklórico.El Ballet Folklórico,...

The sound of saxophones fills the air during the Jazz Ensemble performance.  (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Jazzed to be back

Caitlyn Nichols November 1, 2021

For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Weber State University Jazz Ensemble returned to the stage for an in-person concert on Oct. 26 in the Allred Theater. The performance...

Tori Nybo and Emily Peralez perform Define Me for the Dance Form, a show put on by the Performing Arts Department at Weber State University. (Signpost Archives)

Finding aid for performances made

Makayla Geddes September 27, 2021

The Performing Arts department at Weber State University currently offers over 30 scholarships in film studies, music, dance and theatre. Applications for the scholarships open at various times throughout...

Romeo performs his poem Undocumented Football about a high school football player on DACA. Photo credit: Lissete Landaverde

Trayendo la esperanza en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Lissete Landaverde September 20, 2021

Traducido por Marianna Lucia Lopez LurittaEl Mes de la Herencia Hispana ha comenzado, y para celebrarlo Weber State University tiene planeado un mes lleno de eventos que comienzan el 15 de sept. y continúan...

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