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Ogdens historical Monarch Building welcomes its newest attraction, Ogden Contemporary Arts (OCA).  OCA opens their doors on Friday, offering the public a glimpse of the OCA experience.  (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

Interactive art piece featured at the grand opening of OCA’s new center

Adam Rubin February 17, 2021

Ogden Contemporary Arts held the grand opening of their new center on Feb. 12 in the Monarch building at 2444 Washington Blvd.Venessa Castagnoli, executive director at OCA, has been working with many...

Dr. Jason Cowell of University of Wisconsin, Greenbay, explains his studies of the neural development of moral judgment and moral action of children.  (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

Exploring morality and fairness through the minds of children

Lissete Landaverde November 23, 2020

The WSU Neuroscience Program and Club wrapped up their Neuroscience Lecture series on Nov. 19 by hosting a lecture presented by Jason Cowell, "Empathy, Morality, & Fairness in the Brain," via Zoom. Cowell,...

In the past, Alzheimers Foundation of America has been able to hold their educational conferences in person. (Courtesy of AFA)

Educating America about Alzheimer’s disease

Kierstynn King November 2, 2020

November is Alzheimer’s awareness month, and on Nov. 10, The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will host a free, virtual, educational conference for Utah residents as part of its national Educating...

A Black Lives Matter protest takes place on the steps of the Ogden/Weber Municipal Building in Ogden, Utah on May 30. (Francia Benson).

Do you know your news? June 2

Marisa Nelson May 31, 2020

1.) This past week President Donald Trump tweeted about a new development that would take place locally in Ogden, Utah. His tweet referenced which project?a. A wallb. A bus servicec. A hospitald. A super...

Chris Harris explains the interior of the Sunzeecar, pointing out the engineering stored beneath the seat. (Kalie Pead/The Signpost)

The future is driving up in the Sunzeecar

Miles Shaw January 11, 2020

The world is changing in some big ways. 2019 was the second-hottest year on record according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, a climate monitoring organization formed by the European Union. Climate...

A view of Salt Lake City, Utah, from the peak of Snowbird Ski Resort. (Flickr)

Ski resorts preparing for impacts of climate change

Adam Rubin November 14, 2019

Leading climate-aware ski resorts are preparing and adapting to handle climate change and what to expect for the future of Utah’s winters. On Nov. 12, Seth and Hilary Aarons discussed this to a roomful...

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Preparing Students for Industry 4.0

David Morris November 8, 2019

In 2016, Faculty and staff returned from an Adobe sponsored event excited to share what they learned with their peers and students – Weber State University organized a Digital Fluency Council to...

Shown is the photo tweeted by President Trump of the military dog injured while tracking down Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi in Syria. (White House via Twitter)

Do you know your news? Nov. 4

Kenlee East October 31, 2019

1. What special forces animal helped find ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?a. A dogb. A catc. A monkeyd. A bear2. What, according to recent data, is Netflix's most-watched show?a. "Friends"b. "The Office"c....

The Presidential Seal is seen on the podium prior to President Donald Trump speaking about the passage of tax reform legislation on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Do you know your news? 10/28

Kenlee East October 25, 2019

1. Due to rampant wildfires throughout California, what will residents in Northern California be expecting over the next few days?a. Power outageb. Floodsc. Lightningd. Mud slides2. Subpoenas for testimony...

Stephan Jacob, cofounder of Cotopaxi (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Empowerment through Sustainable Action

Ashlynd Greenwood October 13, 2019

Stephan Jacob, the founder of Cotopaxi, visited Weber State University students on Oct. 8th. Jacob visited as a part of the Weber Entrepreneur Lecture Series. Cotopaxi was developed in 2014 after Jacob...

The mighty begins to fall

The mighty begins to fall

Weston Lee July 16, 2019

Demolition for the Science Lab building began July 15. By mid-afternoon, the west side of the building already had an exposed cavity marking the start of an estimated two-week demolition process.July 7,...

A Wildcat teaching a parent and her two children how to make slime. (Don Matautia / The Signpost)

Kids continue learning in the summer

Heather Wright June 17, 2019

As the school year ends and summer begins, many parents look for ways to keep their kids entertained and still learning. Science in the Parks does both.For six weeks, Science in the Parks visits parks...

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