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Senate to vote on new grad rep

Hannah Olsen February 2, 2019

Since the loss of Graduate Student Senator David Brog due to time conflicts, the Weber State University Student Senate has been in the process of a confirming a replacement. Cydnee Green seems to be that...

Democratic Congressional leaders, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, speak outside the West Wing of the White House after meeting with President Donald Trump on Jan. 2 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Do you know your news? Jan. 7

Nic Muranaka January 4, 2019

1. Previous to Jan. 3, no nation had ever successfully landed a spacecraft on the far side of the moon. However, which one of these nations did it Jan. 3 this year?a. Russiab. Chinac. Japan2. Which political...

What lies in the wake of the blue wave

What lies in the wake of the ‘blue wave’

Hannah Olsen November 15, 2018

Midterms, which are historically wave elections, often offer the party not currently in power a chance to regain some authority in Congress. This year’s midterm elections have come and gone. CNBC...

Voters leave the polling place at the Leesburg Public Library early Nov. 6.  (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

This week in politics

Nic Muranaka November 10, 2018

Midterms are over. The last results in races too close to call on Nov. 6 came in on Nov. 9. On the national stage, Republicans flipped seats over weak Democratic candidates but lost a seat in Nevada on...

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks as Christine Blasey Ford testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill on Sept. 27 in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Pool/Abaca Press/TNS)

Do you know your news? Oct. 11

Nic Muranaka October 10, 2018

1. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote was Oct. 6, after weeks of sexual assault allegations and an emotionally-charged hearing where Kavanaugh shed tears. Was Kavanaugh confirmed...

Democrat Jenny Wilson making her first visit to Weber State (Harrison Epstein/The Signpost)

Democrat Jenny Wilson makes campaign stop at WSU

Harrison Epstein October 4, 2018

“Utah’s changing, and that’s what my candidacy represents,” U.S. Senate candidate Jenny Wilson said on Oct. 3 in a sit-down interview with The Signpost.Wilson is the Democratic...

Voter Registration Day Logo Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Registration rivalry

Hannah Olsen September 27, 2018

Weber State University hosted National Voter Registration Day through a collaborative event Vice President of Leadership in Weber State University Senate Association Bret Alexander called “a power...

Senate candidate, and former presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney meets and has his photo taken with students. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Senate hopeful Mitt Romney talks to The Signpost along campaign trail

Cole Eckhardt March 14, 2018

A publicity entourage and security escort moved through charged crowds across Weber State University’s main campus March 13 as Senate hopeful Mitt Romney stopped along his statewide endorsement campaign...

Elections are being held through Thursday in the Shepherd Union building.  (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

WSUSA senate and executive elections opens week after break

Ryan Marion March 12, 2018

Elections for both Weber State University Student Association legislative and executive bodies will be held March 13-15, with the presidential debate beginning at noon on March 12 in the Shepherd Union...

Outdoor recreation gets million-dollar makeover

Outdoor recreation gets million-dollar makeover

Ryan Marion February 22, 2018

University faculty members presented the development of two new Ogden campus buildings to the Weber State University Student Association Senatorial meeting on Feb. 12. Assistant Director of WSU’s...

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Sen. Hatch resignation raises mixed views

Deborah Wilber January 19, 2018

Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch made an official statement on Jan. 2 that he would indeed retire in 2018. Nearly half of a century is ending for the senator who has represented the people of his...

Wells Fargo is among several large corporations to publicly announce pay raises or new investments immediately following the final House vote in an apparent public relations offensive to boost the popularity of the tax bill. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Do you know your news? Jan. 18

Kara Mitchell January 18, 2018

1. How long did the recent California wildfires burn?a. Over two monthsb. Three weeksc. More than one month2. Which two corporations will reap a $7 billion tax cut due to the recent tax bill?a. G.E. and...

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