For incoming freshmen, returning students and even older, married students, finding student housing can be tough, but there is an increasing amount of affordable options close to the campus community. Though Weber State University has garnered the reputation of being primarily a commuter school, recent efforts by WSU’s housing department and an increased percentage of […]
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Clubs are worth the while
Forty members of the Future Educators of America stood and sang “Birthday” to a girl with Down syndrome at an FEA event. The girl’s parents later thanked them for making their daughter feel so special on her birthday. Members of FEA say that this is part of what FEA is about — helping people. “We often […]
Read moreGetting ahead in the majors
One of the first decisions that must be made when attending a college is the major. Majors determine what classes students will be taking, how much schooling they need and, most likely, what job they will have in the future. A student’s major being such an important decision, some majors are more flocked to than […]
Read moreA deeper look at the new QB
Hoke runs through practice drills with the quarterback coach on the new Stewart Stadium astro turf. For the first time in years, the Weber State University Football Team will have a different quarterback this season. There will be many changes, but one thing will stay the same: There will be a big Hawaiian under center. […]
Read moreWhat to watch for in the fall
A host of fall sporting events could keep students entertained during the upcoming year. WSU coaches and athletes are looking forward to the upcoming year and have been making preperations during the summer. WSU volleyball has made a lot of changes to its program this past year. First of all, they got a new head […]
Read moreFall sports preview
Now that fall is in full swing, there are a lot of things in the Weber State University athletics to be looking forward to. Football is the sport that gets the most attention, but that should not be a person’s only focus. WSU women’s soccer and volleyball will also be something to watch this fall. […]
Read morePlayin' on Purple — We are Weber athletics
Last year, the Weber State University Student Association’s goal was to put the “we” back into “Weber.” This year, the athletics marketing team has jumped on the “We are Weber” bandwagon. This fall, all the posters say “We are Weber football,” “We are Weber soccer” and “We are Weber volleyball.” I think this is an […]
Read morePurple Pak plans
The Weber State University Student Alumni Association is overhauling the Purple Pak this year and making many changes to the student-run organization that focuses on enhancing student life at WSU. The Purple Pak will be changing their name to engage more students, help them provide more scholarship opportunities, and to increase the quality of student […]
Read moreFrom WSU to biking bamboo
When a Weber State University alumnus finishes his journey to San Francisco this weekend, he will have traveled more than 2,500 miles on a bike with a frame he crafted from a plant. “It’s been incredible,” said Jason Dilworth, a 2006 WSU graduate. “It doesn’t ride like a plant. It’s exactly like riding any other […]
Read moreAmbiguity and Abstraction: Debt crisis through purple-colored glasses
News stories and headlines have been dominated by the ever-escalating debt crisis looming over our economy, and ultimately both short-term and long-term American prosperity. Through it all, I somehow feel that a “debt crisis” is an inaccurate description of the type of crisis in which our nation is involved. I feel a more fitting title […]
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