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WSU announced the postponement of its Spring 2020 graduation ceremony on March 18. (Jennifer Greenlee / The Signpost)

Graduation postponed due to COVID-19

Weston Sleight March 23, 2020

Editor's note: The Signpost has changed publication date of the Graduation Issue with the list of the graduate's names from April 10 to April 14. Graduating Weber State University students who were planning...

A traveler wears a mask in the international terminal of Chicago OHare International Airport on March 3, 2020.

Do you know your news? Spring Break

Jennifer Greenlee March 6, 2020

1. Which democratic candidates dropped out of the presidential primary between Feb. 28 and March 6?a. Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer, Mike Bloombergb. Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar,...

Its time to see more than just the disability

It’s time to see more than just the disability

Kierstynn King January 25, 2020

For as long as I can remember I wanted to be normal, or at least be exactly like everyone else. The truth is, I’m not normal. Not in the slightest. I have been called an "inspiration," "amazing,"...

Graphic by Aubree Eckhardt

To vape or not to vape

Deborah Wilber September 27, 2019

After I was diagnosed with a heart condition, I became curious about vaping. This electronic cigarette appeared to be the answer to healthier tobacco use; people could have nicotine without the harmful...

Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses

Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses

Kim Grossenbach November 22, 2018

In Utah, 360 people died from fatal opioid overdoses in 2017, a decrease from 449 deaths in 2016, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.According to Jennifer Plumb, an emergency medicine...

Flu Shot banner (credit to WSU website)

Flu season affects students’ productivity

Kainoa Nunez October 11, 2018

In an effort to stifle what is purported to be another devastating flu season, Weber State University's Student Health Center is offering free flu shots to its student body. Weber State University’s...

New research has found an association between brain structure and ADHD. (Illustration from Pixabay)

Science Weekly: Links between brain structure and ADHD found

Kellie Plumhof March 1, 2017

A study published in “The Lancet Psychiatry” has linked attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with brain development delays. This is the largest study surrounding ADHD to date, with...

Researchers from the University of Minnesota are using lambs to research artificially made blood vessels. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: Tribune News Service

Science Weekly: Mary’s little lamb used in blood vessel testing

Kellie Plumhof October 4, 2016

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are roughly 40,000 infants born each year with a congenital heart defect. Most infants born with this type of defect will need surgery...

Dr. Mason, former director of the CDC and U.S. surgeon general shared his views on what hes learned in his field during his Wednesday night lecture. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Former surgeon general talks microbiology at WSU

Nathan Beach April 4, 2016

A doctor who served as director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Surgeon General shared his life experiences and offered Weber State University students advice about their...

Dr. Mason, former director of the CDC and U.S. surgeon general was personable and friendly while answering questions about his field Mar 30. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Former surgeon general talks microbiology at WSU

Nathan Beach April 3, 2016

A doctor who served as director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Surgeon General shared his life experiences and offered Weber State University students advice about their...

Ha Llegado la Temporada de Nieve, Suéteres y Estornudos

Ha Llegado la Temporada de Nieve, Suéteres y Estornudos

Emily Ferguson December 2, 2015

Se siente otoño en el aire. Las hojas cambian, las noches se hace más frías y, por desgracia, las enfermedades estan en todos lados. Cada año, a principios de octubre, Student Health Center...

Foodborne illness serious enough to report

Tanoya Poulsen October 21, 2015

Foodborne illness is often an overlooked area of public health. In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported over 13,000 cases resulting in 16 deaths. This may seem like a small...

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