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As new students attending Weber State University, seemingly one of the most prudent investments that can be made this year, aside from textbooks and school supplies, is a parking permit. The permits vary in price, some allowing students to park all over campus, while others limit them to specific lots or roadways. A complete list […]
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For students getting sick of eating the same thing every day, Ogden has eclectic restaurant choices sprinkled throughout the city. If you’re in the mood for Greek, Italian, American, Mexican, Indian, Chinese or even Mongolian, you can find it near Weber State University. Whether you’re grabbing food before, between or after classes (never during, right?), […]
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Respiratory therapy major Beth Lantz is one student who falls under the “nontraditional” category at Weber State University. She was married last year and has spent that time with her husband adjusting to married life as a student. Even with two incomes, Lantz said that she and her husband still have to be careful with […]
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For new students, deciding which general-education classes to start with might seem like a daunting task. There are so many to choose from, so many to take, and many of them might seem boring or pointless. But, according to Ryan Thomas, associate provost and dean of undergraduate studies, general education is not designed to torment […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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In recent years, the most popular accessory people have adorned isn’t diamond earrings, gold watches or overpriced shoes. That honor belongs to the “Buy Local” bags that people all over the country have slung over their shoulders. Buying local, though, raises the question of what the benefits of buying locally actually are, when it can […]
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Four young women in sun hats strum on their ukuleles while belting out a tune. Down the street, a woman sits with her cat, offering tarot card readings to a passerby. The smell of cut grass and fresh coffee meets the nostrils of people wandering for art or fresh produce. This could only be the […]
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