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As part of Lifetimes Ripped From the HeadlinesâEUR series, on Aug. 2, Elizabeth Smart hosted a documentary about her 2002 kidnapping.

HWSU hosts 2nd annual Human Trafficking Symposium

Tim Costello, Reporter October 31, 2023

On Oct. 26, Weber State University’s second annual Human Trafficking Symposium took place in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The featured keynote speakers were Elizabeth Smart,...

Tim Howard discusses growing up with neurodiversity.

Weber’s 25th Annual Diversity Conference: Neurodiversity

Tim Costello, Reporter October 3, 2023

The 25th Annual Weber State University Diversity Conference occurred on Sept. 28 and 29. Every year, this conference aims to educate WSU students, faculty and staff on the differing diversity issues that...

Jessica Oyler was appointed vice president of Student Access and Success on June 1.

Jessica Oyler appointed vice president of Student Access and Success

Tim Costello, Reporter September 7, 2023

On June 1, former associate provost Jessica Oyler was appointed vice president of Student Access and Success at Weber State University. Student Access and Success is a new division at WSU that aligns...

Waldo the Wildcat posing in front of the OGX bus, while forming a W with his paws.

Next stop: OGX

Sky Mundell, Asst. News Editor August 28, 2023

On Aug. 2, UTA and the OGX projects’ investors and partners gathered at the Salomon Center in Ogden for the transit system’s official ribbon-cutting event. Among those gathered was Weber State University...

Tammy Nguyen, WSUs new executive director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, discussing the timeline of the new cultural centers at Weber State University.

CBCE: The fight for equity

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter March 23, 2023

Weber State University’s Centers for Belonging and Cultural Engagement held the first two meetings of their Listening Tour on March 20 and 21. Progress in implementing the centers is continuing since...

A group of retirees who attended the retirement reception standing together for a group photo.

Recognizing Weber’s retirees

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter March 16, 2023

Weber State University’s Academic Affairs held a recognition ceremony for retiring faculty and staff for the 2022-23 academic year. Colleagues expressed thanks for the work of those leaving WSU. Attendees...

A group of retirees who attended the retirement reception standing together for a group photo.

Reconocimiento a los jubilados de Weber

Daniela Imbrett, Traductor March 16, 2023

Asuntos Académicos de Weber State University realizó una ceremonia de reconocimiento a los profesores y personal que se retiran en el año académico del 2022-2023. Colegas expresaron sus agradecimientos...

Weber State Universitys President Brad Mortensen addressing the senate with his presentation 2023 Truth in Tuition.

The truth in tuition

Sky Mundell, Reporter March 2, 2023

The student senate meeting on Feb. 27 was dedicated to a presentation about Gov. Spencer Cox’s current proposal to freeze tuition rates by providing more state funding to cover this year’s compensation...

A photo of Weber State University president, Brad Mortensen. Taken Dec. 2018.

A farewell to student affairs

McKinna Baird, Reporter February 21, 2023

A town hall meeting was held on Feb. 14 over Zoom to present Weber State University’s new “Aligning to Amplify” plan. As presented by WSU President Brad Mortensen, this plan aims to promote collaboration...

A paper holding information on canceling late fees for WSU students to take.

Saying farewell to fees: WSU student senators vote to end late fees

Sky Mundell, Reporter January 31, 2023

In a meeting on Jan. 23, Weber State University’s student senate passed a resolution that takes a strict stance against late fees. The unanimous approval of the resolution demonstrates the senators’...

Pictured from left to right: Genesis Vargas, Joshua Wooton, University President Brad Mortensen and Adrienne Andrews. Students discussing the closure of the CME and potential solutions with the panel.

The closure of the CME: Weber’s new plan for inclusivity

Lexie Andrew, Asst. culture editor January 10, 2023

Weber State University students received an unexpected shock when a campus-wide email was sent out detailing the closure and changes happening to the Center for Multicultural Excellence on Nov. 18. These...

Fake $100 hanging in the window of the Money Management Center.

The fight to end late fees

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter November 29, 2022

The Young Democratic Socialists of America at Weber State University have been fighting since early this year to get rid of late fees at WSU in order to support students heavily affected by the penalty...

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