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Minority organizations need help from the majority

Minority organizations need help from the majority

Ally Nelson February 28, 2019

Thirty-nine percent of Weber State University’s student body is non-Caucasian or identifies as LGBT. With a plethora of scholarship money and programs like Dream Weber, WSU attempts to represent...

Her story, told

Her story, told

Ally Nelson January 26, 2019

“Black Herstory” Month intends to do what its name would suggest: tell her story. Black Herstory Month is a celebration of black women throughout history whose stories have been forgotten. Weber...

Juneteenth festival a day of independence. (Sara Parker / The  Signpost)

Juneteenth festival: a day of independence

Tori Waltz June 18, 2018

Every summer, the streets of America are lined with people of all ages gathered to celebrate a day of freedom, equality and liberation known as Juneteenth. Originating in the state of Texas, Juneteenth...

Loki Mulholland introducing his film to attendees at the screening of The Uncomfortable Truth on Feb. 13. Photo credit: Chloe Walker

Making the ‘Uncomfortable Truth’ known

Alyson Johnson February 16, 2018

In honor of Black History Month, Weber State hosted a film screening and panel discussion on the history of slavery and the problem of racism that continues to exist today in America. Students, along with...

The Black Scholars United feature in the 1982 version of Weber State College’s yearbook “The Acorn.” (Signpost Archives)

BSU’s journey promoting black culture continues 50 years later

Alyson Johnson February 9, 2018

After 50 years of promoting leadership and education for black students at Weber State, Black Scholars United continues to inspire, encourage and provide support for all minority students.BSU was established...

Dr. Mark Henderson, center-left, leads the Weber State University Chamber Choir as part of the Jan 19 Gospel Fest. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

‘The Dream Still Continues’ with 18th annual gospel fest

Alyson Johnson January 25, 2018

Choirs and singing groups throughout Utah participated in bringing their messages of hope and inspiration to Weber State University’s 18th annual Gospel Music Festival on Jan. 19.Among the choirs...

Participants carried decorated signs as they marched from 28th Street to 25th Street in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. Photo credit: Chloe Walker

Community members gather together in honor of MLK

Ally Nelson January 18, 2018

The Marshall White Community Center’s gymnasium was packed with family and friends on Jan. 15, gathering to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. As guest speakers spoke about continuing...

Oprah Winfrey: a pioneer for black women

Oprah Winfrey: a pioneer for black women

Briana Whatcott July 25, 2017

Now, it’s not everyday a 13-year-old runs home to watch Oprah Winfrey. But growing up in Utah, I longed to see people who looked like me. I’ve never met Oprah, but she has had such an impact...

Pollo frito con morunas de pan es un plato común de alimento del alma de la cocina afro-americana. (Fuente: Tribune News Service)

Comida Del Alma

Emily Padilla February 6, 2017

Durante el movimiento por los derechos civiles a mediados de la década de 1960, el término "soul" o alma se usó mucho para referirse a la cultura negra. Palabras como "soul music" o incluso...

Lana Willard (3) keeps the ball from an Air Force player during the soccer game on Sept. 11, 2016. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Athlete of the week

Daniel Ray October 27, 2016

Weber State Women's Soccer | Senior Forward Lana Willard Senior Lana Willard played her last game in purple and white on Oct. 23, and it was only fitting that she landed the last goal of the 2016-17...

Latinos se reunen para apoyar al candidato presidencial Donald Trump.  (Fuente: Tribune News Services)

Su voto cuenta

Paula Ninataype September 16, 2016

Los tres grupos de minoridades más grandes de los Estados Unidos, Afroamericanos, Hispanos y los Asiáticos, estuvieron bien representados en las elecciones presidenciales del 2008. "El electorado...

Grandson of Nelson Mandela to speak at WSU Convocations

February 5, 2015

In celebration of Black History Month, Weber State University will host Ndaba Mandela, grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, as this month’s WSU Convocations guest speaker. Presented in...

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