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And that’s on period! WSU expands free menstrual products

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter March 21, 2023

Weber State University students may have noticed an increase in the availability of free menstrual products around campus. This is due to efforts from the Scientistas Student Club, in partnership with...

Making her scarf flare, incoming WSU Hispanic Senator Jennifer Duenaz dances around the Shepherd Union on Oct. 4, 2022.

Here for HERstory

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter March 14, 2023

Weber State University’s Women’s Center invited the WSU community to celebrate Women’s History Month, or “Herstory” Month, this March. The center will be partnering with other organizations on...

Pictured from left to right: Genesis Vargas, Joshua Wooton, University President Brad Mortensen and Adrienne Andrews. Students discussing the closure of the CME and potential solutions with the panel.

The closure of the CME: Weber’s new plan for inclusivity

Lexie Andrew, Asst. culture editor January 10, 2023

Weber State University students received an unexpected shock when a campus-wide email was sent out detailing the closure and changes happening to the Center for Multicultural Excellence on Nov. 18. These...

A flag with the domestic violence ribbon on it flying in the wind. (MGN)

WSU’s domestic violence awareness efforts

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter September 29, 2022

Since 1989, October has been recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the state of Utah, 1 in 3 women will be a victim of domestic violence. Throughout this month, Weber State University’s...

Human rights activists held flags in support during the march. (The Signpost Archives)

Telling the stories of her

Coby Crisler March 13, 2022

Weber State University's Women's Herstory Month, led by Weber State's Women's Center, began on March 1. Throughout the month there are many activities and events planned that all centered on empowering...

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...

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Police blotter Oct. 8

Joshua Kamp October 6, 2021

Sexual assaultsA WSU officer was informed on Oct. 4 about a sex offense that had previously occurred. Looking into the case, the officer found that the victim does not want to pursue charges. The victim...

Sexual harassment is widely unreported, but there are many resources available on WSU campuses that help survivors. Photo credit: Aubree Eckhardt

Finding help at WSU when you need it the most

Jennifer Greenlee April 21, 2021

In early March, the United Nations Women National Committee United Kingdom released a study with a startling statistic about sexual harassment: 97% of women between the ages of 18 and 24 have faced some...

Celebrating valiant women

Celebrating valiant women

Kierstynn King March 24, 2021

A moment for someone to reflect, create a conversation, have their day brightened and recognize inspiration is what the education and empowerment assistants at the Women’s Center hope students experience...

The Clothesline Project informs the community that there is violence against women, children, and men. (Israel Campa/The Signpost)

Shedding light on domestic violence

Kierstynn King November 2, 2020

Since 2000, 42 percent of adult homicides in Utah are domestic-violence related, and every year, 80 children across Utah witness the murder or attempted murder of their mother, according to the Utah Domestic...

The purple ribbon is used for domestic violence awareness, recognized in the month of October. Photo credit: Pixabay

Understanding how to support sexual misconduct survivors

Lissete Landaverde October 26, 2020

Weber State University’s Women’s Center held a presentation for faculty and staff about supporting survivors of sexual misconduct on Oct. 22 via Zoom.Sexual misconduct is not just sexual assault...

Lunafest film festival celebrates women’s rights

Ally Nelson October 26, 2020

Weber State University’s Women’s Center presented their fifth annual Lunafest film festival Oct. 21. Lunafest features films by, for and about women.Of the 175 cities in the country who participate,...

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