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Juvenile inmates in the Juvenile Intervention Program sitting together in a Juvenile Center.

Behavioral changes in Ogden schools

Kenna Gough, Contributor April 16, 2024

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, parents and educators are growing more and more concerned with the increasing behavioral problems in teens seen throughout Utah. Incident rates in Utah’s high...

Utah college students have mixed feelings about guns on their campus.

College students in Utah respond to the presence of firearms on campus

Sean Stetson, Contributor April 2, 2024

This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a historic cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College, the University...

Utah’s lack of suicide resources

Utah’s lack of suicide resources

Hannah Moore, Contributor April 18, 2023

Content Warning: This story deals with suicide/self harm. If you or someone you know are thinking of hurting yourself, call 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline for help. Utah has one of the highest rates in...

A partially submerged tree in the raging Weber River as seen from the Centennial Trail in Riverdale, Utah.

Utah está en aguas turbulentas

Daniela Imbrett, Traductor April 13, 2023

El estado de Utah ha tenido un año récord de nevadas esta temporada de invierno. Sin embargo, con toda la nieve, muchos funcionarios y residentes de Utah han estado preocupados por la probabilidad de...

A partially submerged tree in the raging Weber River as seen from the Centennial Trail in Riverdale, Utah

Utah is in high waters

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter April 13, 2023

The state of Utah has had a record-breaking year for snowfall this winter season. With all of the snow, however, many Utah officials and residents have been concerned about the likelihood of flooding as...

The state of Utah met certain criteria to end COVID-19 public health orders at state and local levels, including the use of face coverings at higher institutionalized schools. Photo credit: iStock

WSU updates COVID-19 protocols

Dalton Gallegos June 14, 2021

On June 14, an email went out to faculty and students that all COVID-19 protocols would be lifted across campus on June 15, though social distancing and masks for those not fully vaccinated will be heavily...

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...

With a few simple tips dehydration, sunburn and overheating can all be avoided as we battle through this hotter months. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: MCT & Tribune News Service

How to beat the heat without getting burned

Kellie Plumhof July 5, 2016

Summer is here in full force and does not seem to be letting up anytime soon– just ask my most recent sunburn and the constant band of sweat on my forehead if you have any doubts.During summer, it...

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...

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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