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Blue-green algae from Deer Creek Reservoir magnified 400X. (Doug Manifold / The Signpost)

Algae blooms, harmful or harmless?

Doug Manifold July 11, 2016

Summer is a time for fun and especially for fun in the water. Whether it's swimming, boating or playing on the beach, summer is a popular time for all things water-related.It all seems so wonderful and...

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...

(Graphic by Maddy VanOrman / The Signpost)

Fish out of water

Jasmine Pittman June 27, 2016

I have always had a fascination with water. It is gorgeous, calming and sometimes massive, such as the case of the ocean. That is what always had me in awe. I have always admired those that could swim,...

Life jackets and being in good physical can be critical to survival in the water. (Doug Manifold / The Signpost)

Water safety and the reality of drowning

Doug Manifold June 27, 2016
Cold water is a killer.

Cortometraje sobre los problemas del agua de Utah

Allen Glines October 17, 2015

Issac Goeckeritz, documentalista local, y Hal crimmel, profesor de inglés de Weber State University, presentarán dos cortometrajes basadas de un libro “Crimmel”, que el titulo recientemente se...

Short films tackle Utah's water issues

Allen Glines October 17, 2015

Isaac Goeckeritz, a local documentary filmmaker, and Hal Crimmel, Weber State University English professor, will be presenting two short films based on a book Crimmel recently edited titled “Desert...

Eight tips to stay healthy on campus

Emily Ferguson August 24, 2015

When I first started my college career at Weber State University, my breakfast of choice was a fruit-punch-flavored Gatorade and a bag of Goldfish crackers. At least the crackers were whole wheat. As...

Apesar de las lluvias de Mayo, Utah permanece seco

June 16, 2015

El constante desfile de tormentas del mayo pasado fueron una bienvenida y un evento climático necesario. Sin embargo, el panorama general del agua en Utah permanece seco y complicado. Mayo fue húmedo...

Cheap Weekly: Cruising up the canyon

April 17, 2015

It is well known that Utah is full of beautiful sights. Among them are Arches National Park in Moab, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef in Torrey and even a place called Hovenweep in Blanding. While these sights...

5 ways to revitalize your morning

February 8, 2015

If a deafening alarm clock and lukewarm cup of coffee aren't getting you pumped in the morning, you may be in need of a change in your morning routine. Your morning can affect how your day goes as...

Weber State professors awarded patent for bite valve

January 20, 2015

Two Weber State University professors were issued a patent for their invention of a water valve for the camel back, a hydration system often used by hikers, skiers and bikers. Mountain bikers, soldiers,...

Tried and true Wildcat hangover cures

October 7, 2014

You've heard people say it, and you may have said it yourself after a night out with your friends: "I'm never drinking again."  This phrase tends to be preceded by a pounding head and a wave of nausea. Wildcats...

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