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A view of Ogden, Utah from the Waterfall Canyon Trail (Robert Lewis / The Signpost) Photo credit: Signpost Archives

The opportunity to serve locally this spring break

Kierstynn King February 3, 2021

The Alternative Breaks Team, hosted by the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL), has provided Weber State University students with the opportunity to volunteer in trips around the country and the...

Weber State alumnus Pete Sands is chosen as Guardian of the Year by Time magazine for his work in helping the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: Pete Sands

WSU alumnus receives Time magazine’s Guardian of the Year award

Kierstynn King January 20, 2021

Pete Sands, a Weber State University alumnus formerly known as Halbert Pete, was selected as a "Guardian of the Year" by Time magazine for his work in helping the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.When...

Ogden Chief of Police Randy Watt speaks prior to letting in cars of families to pick up food. Photo credit: Caitlyn Nichols

From the field to the table, Utah farmers help feed hungry families

Caitlyn Nichols November 30, 2020

Farmers Feeding Utah partnered with Weber County law enforcement to hand out Thanksgiving meals to families in need for their Cops and Crops event on Nov. 24 at the Weber County Fairgrounds. Cars of hungry...

Each little house features local organizations/businesses that showcase what they offer to the community. (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Ogden’s Christmas Village bringing holiday cheer to 2020

Kierstynn King November 30, 2020

Caitlyn Nichols contributed to this story. Every night from now until New Year's Day, people will be able to visit downtown Ogden’s Municipal Gardens to see colorful Christmas lights and a little...

The Clothesline Project informs the community that there is violence against women, children, and men. (Israel Campa/The Signpost)

Shedding light on domestic violence

Kierstynn King November 2, 2020

Since 2000, 42 percent of adult homicides in Utah are domestic-violence related, and every year, 80 children across Utah witness the murder or attempted murder of their mother, according to the Utah Domestic...

Lunafest film festival celebrates women’s rights

Ally Nelson October 26, 2020

Weber State University’s Women’s Center presented their fifth annual Lunafest film festival Oct. 21. Lunafest features films by, for and about women.Of the 175 cities in the country who participate,...

A past Pride Parade in Salt Lake City, UT. (Sara Parker / The Signpost) Photo credit: Signpost Archives

Despite pandemic, participation higher than ever at Ogden Pride Center

David Kristensen October 14, 2020

During the past eight months, countless companies and businesses have been adversely affected and forced to move their services to an online market. This move has been particularly difficult for support...

Supporters from all over Utah came to the Utah State Capitol protest on June 4. Photo credit: Sarah Earnshaw

Peaceful protesters march for Black Lives Matter

Jennifer Greenlee June 7, 2020

The police and National Guard stood side-by-side as they watched the peaceful gathering from the State Capitol Building behind yellow tape. Thousands of protesters lined the space from the sidewalk down...

Some WSU services are still open virtually. (Pixabay)

Services are still open virtually on campus

Francia Benson April 2, 2020

Weber State University’s authorities, faculty and employees are working hard to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on students. In order to do so, face-to-face services, such as tutoring and advising,...

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Picking up trash a piece at a time

February 21, 2020

During an interpersonal group communication class, a group of motivated students decided to make an impact in the community of Ogden. As part of the class, students are encouraged to bring awareness to...

Each of the Angel Tree cards that are hanging on the Christmas tree in the CCEL office correspond to a recipient of the programs holiday donations. (Kalie Pead/ The Signpost)

Giving for a better Christmas

Marisa Nelson November 28, 2019

The Angel Tree program, originally created by the Salvation Army in 1979, provides clothing and toys for children at Christmas time. For approximately 11 years now, Weber State has partnered with the Salvation...

Photo credit: Weber County Animal Shelter

Adopt; don’t shop!

Kenlee East November 16, 2019

Five years ago, I was at the Ogden City Farmers Market, and there was a booth with the Humane Society of Northern Utah. I casually walked by to see all the cute animals because I have a soft spot for them....

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