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Semester De-stressers

Megan Swann, Reporter February 23, 2023

Stress is something many college students have in common. From trying to earn good grades, to finding internships and making sure there’s food on the table, there are many stressors for the average student....

Canned goods are among some of the products available in the Weber Cares Food Pantry. Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Study finds WSU students experience food insecurity

Catie Weimer April 13, 2022

The Community Research Extension from Weber State’s Center for Community Engaged Learning surveyed all 16 Utah System of Higher Education schools and found almost 40% of students faced food insecurity...

When entering the Counseling and Psychological Service Center, the first thing students will see is the staff desk full of plants and mental health pamphlets. Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

Lending a hand on campus

Lexie Andrew March 28, 2022

Life and school can get hard, and students struggle with daily stressors, academic stress and other mental health issues. Having someone to talk to can help relieve some of that stress. The Counseling...

Many students experienced more stress during the fall 2021 semester. Photo credit: Weber State University

Opinion: The transition back has been harder than the initial pandemic

Caitlyn Nichols January 10, 2022

I don’t know about you, but last semester kind of sucked. I mean, I got through with some good grades still, but it was hard. We talked about this fairly often here at The Signpost, how none of us...

Graduates move their tassles from right to left during graduation in spring 2016. Photo credit: Signpost Archives

A finish line finale

Makayla Geddes November 29, 2021

With finals and graduation fast approaching, it’s easy to get stressed and frazzled. However, there are a number of events and resources that students can use to prepare for and enjoy the end of...

Managing work-life balance can be very difficult when going to school. Photo credit: Alli Rickards

Managing the balance between work, school and a social life

Ally Nelson April 19, 2021

For the past 18 years, I have had a basic set schedule. Wake up and get ready for school, attend classes and go home to do more work. Attending Weber State University for the past four years, I have learned...

A variety of class options are offered by the community education center. Photo credit: Kierstynn King

Conquering the stress of COVID-19

Kierstynn King March 31, 2021

Weber State University is partnering with the Utah Strong program to offer a series of classes geared towards helping people handle COVID-19 stress.The courses began March 30 and will run through April...

Multiple plants and flyers are on display for student viewing within the Counseling and Psychological Services Center. (Paige McKinnon/The Signpost)

Learning to use tools out of the Anxiety Toolbox

Lucas Moore February 22, 2021

The Weber State Counseling and Psychological Services Center in the Student Services building is hosting an educational group called the Anxiety Toolbox. Anxiety Toolbox is a student-facilitated group...

Weber State is holding Mindful Meditation sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. virtually. (Aubree Eckhardt // The Signpost)

Opinion – Kicking back and relaxing with some mindful meditation

Kierstynn King February 22, 2021

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best when it comes to relaxing — and I mean really relaxing. Living with five other people makes finding moments to relax difficult, which is why I was a...

Massage chairs in the Stress Relief Center at the Swenson Gym. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Say yes to relieving stress

Ally Nelson November 30, 2020

With finals approaching, along with managing online classes during COVID-19, student stress levels are high.A group of researchers from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Harvard Medical...

Staff checking in Utah Academy Sciences, Arts, and Letters Annual Conference participant. (Marisa Wolford / The Signpost)

Students and faculty jockey for the journal

Kainoa Nunez March 27, 2019

The annual conference of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters brought colleges and universities from across the state to Weber State University on March 23. During the event, students...

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Fighting stress and finding academic success

Alyson Johnson January 22, 2019

College students often find themselves overwhelmed juggling adult life and staying on top of their schoolwork. These high expectations can lead to increased stress levels, which ultimately affect their...

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