Weber State University students are bleeding a new color this semester, and it’s green. The WSU Environmental Club has experienced a surge of new members, inspiring the club to take on new projects like a proposed Green Fund on campus. The proposal consists of adding a few dollars annually to student fees that would go […]
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Campus Service
L.I.F.E.: Libraries and librarians
It’s Week 4 of this semester, and some students still don’t know where the library is. An unscientific poll — pursued by none other than yours truly — gave me a cause to worry. Last week, I asked no fewer than 27 students if they could tell me where the Weber State University library was […]
Read moreNoteworthy nontrad night
On Friday, the Nontraditional Student Center sponsored an activity where nontraditional students of all ages and backgrounds gathered for a movie, pizza and ice cream. The activity included a showing of the movie Inception, various types of Papa John’s pizza, as well as ice cream sundaes with all the toppings. Students in attendance came with […]
Read moreWait no more with waitlisting
Weber State University has heard its students’ pleas for a different approach to registering for courses. This semester, the Registrar’s Solution Center widely implemented a waitlist feature that allows students to register for a waitlist position, even though a class might seemingly have its doors closed. “(The waitlist) is a great addition,” said Briana Andersen, […]
Read moreVenue upgrade for art services
From making T-shirts to designing nameplates, Art Services performs many print jobs for Weber State University. Due to its growth in business, it has recently moved to a new location on campus. Originally located in the Promontory Tower, Art Services can now be found in the Receiving and Distribution Services building at the top of […]
Read moreHelping the dedicated: Scholarship for single parents
Amanda Lewark, a Weber State University student, does homework with her son. Lewark is a single parent and student. When Weber State University graduate Jane Holmes died unexpectedly last June, her family decided to continue funding a scholarship she created for single parents six years ago. “(Holmes) is a woman who reached out to other […]
Read morePhysical fitness can improve health, GPA
It’s 7 a.m. Many students are just waking up. For Emily Warburton, it’s a prime time for a workout. With focus and determination, she and many like-minded students enter the Weber State University gym. “WSU’s gym is where I spend every weekday, and it’s free!” Warburton said. “I’ve gone for a regular workout, a swim […]
Read moreManaging stress at WSU
[media-credit name=”Crystal Charriere | The Signpost” align=”alignright” width=”219″][/media-credit]September is Self-Improvement Month, meaning it could be the right opportunity to motivate those students looking to change any aspect in their lives they’ve been wishing to improve upon. One realm of self-improvement could be managing stress and relationship problems better. “The biggest stressor I see is that […]
Read moreCasino Night Food Drive
Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Weber State University Greek Council, Pi Theta Xi and Delta Chi Nu, joined together with Resident Life to bring a taste of Las Vegas to WSU students. The WSU Greek Council decided to continue a service tradition that started last semester called Casino Night and Food Drive. The event was held […]
Read moreKeeping pace: WSU expands wireless service
Weber State University is expanding its digital infrastructure to keep pace with a booming demand for wireless Internet and to prepare for a future when the printed textbook is an artifact of higher education. “We never thought four years ago that we would be hitting the capacity for wireless Internet,” said Bill Fruth, director of […]
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