Michael Corbett
WSU Police apprehend Michael Corbett for campus burglaries
by Heidi Le Baron in News
Weber State University Police arrested 38-year-old Michael Corbett late Tuesday Nov. 25, in connection with two burglaries at the WSU Student Union Building.
"I think this is a real commendation for the WSU police," said John Kowalewski, WSU director of media relations.…
Many believe LDS church is being singled out
by Taylor Sherman in News
The Nov. 4 election results have left a bitter taste in the mouths of many Americans, but it doesn't have to do with our President-elect; it has to do with the union between a man and a woman. Proposition 8, the amendment to the California constitution restricting the definition of marriage to a union between a man and a woman, has caused anger and protest across the nation.…
Dancers perform in last year's WSU Institute Christmas Program.
Annual Institute program coming Dec. 5 and 6
by Brittany Jackson in News
The Ogden Institute of Religion will present their annual Christmas production on December 5 and 6 at the Austad Auditorium at Weber State University's Val A. Browning Center. This is the 45th year of the Ogden Institute's longstanding tradition of annual Christmas performances.…
How professors earn tenure and what it means for the university
by Gina Barker in News
Each year, new professors are hired by Weber State University who have the chance to obtain tenureship as professors. A difficult title to achieve, taking six years, a lot of paperwork and good recommendations, professors work toward tenure for the benefits that come along.…
Catherine has worked as a Salvation Army bell ringer for two years. Catherine did not want to include her last name because she has been a recipient of the Salvation Army.
Bell ringer
by Lisa Arrington in News
Catherine works for the Salvation Army. She stands next to the red kettle in front of the Riverdale Wal-mart. She proudly wears her red apron, cheerfully rings her bell, and smiles at everyone she sees.
The Signpost: How long have you been bell ringing for the Salvation Army?
Catherine: This is my second year, and I love it.…
by McKenna Mitchell in News
"The Christmas Box" is a book that emphasizes the beauty and importance of love for children.
This book is the inspiration for the non-profit organization The Christmas Box House International also known as the CBI. As stated on their Web site, the CBI uses local and international communities and groups to prevent child abuse and improve the quality of life for children who have been abused or neglected.…
The Christmas Tree Jubilee is a fundraiser that auctions donated Christmas trees to the community. This was the first treehouse the fundraiser has ever auctioned. It sold for about $4,600.
by Tricy Taylor in News
During Thanksgiving weekend, The Christmas Tree Jubilee in Ogden sold hundreds of themed trees to earn money for children in the Weber and Davis school districts. People in the community decorated and donated the trees, some of which included a black and silver Twilight tree, a Hawaiian palm tree and a fuzzy zoo animal tree.…
by Tricy Taylor in News
Christmas time is about giving. We tend to focus on what everyone is giving us, and what we are giving our friends, but there are people right here in Ogden who need gifts as simple as dinner or a blanket. They are less picky than your friends and don't care if it's name-brand.…
by Skylar White in News
"I gave a family a ride home one day that had come to pick up their packages, and, as we drove, I looked in the rearview mirror, and saw the 7 year old girl hugging and loving a doll she pulled out of the box. To me, that picture will always tell me why we do the program, because some little girl, somewhere, is going to want a doll, and that will be her cherished possession.…
Jessica Luu, left, looks for deals as her friend's baby, Kaylee Oliver, inspects a toy in the shopping cart, as shoppers at Toys "R" Us at The Forum at Olympia Parkway in Selma, Texas look for the best savings on Black Friday, Nov. 28, 2008.
Parents want toy companies to redirect ads
by David Crary in News
NEW YORK (AP) ญญ- In a season that inspires earnest letters about toys, one notable batch is being sent not by kids to Santa's workshop but by parents to the executive suites of real-world toy makers.
The message: Please, in these days of economic angst, cut back on marketing your products directly to our children.…
Three remaining gunmen killed after 60-hour siege
by Jenny Barchfield in News
MUMBAI, India (AP) - A 60-hour terror rampage across India's financial capital ended Saturday when commandos killed the last three gunmen holed up in a luxury hotel engulfed in flames. At least 195 people died.
After the final siege ended, adoring crowds surrounded six buses near the hotel carrying weary, unshaven commandos, shaking their hands and giving them flowers.…
by Signpost Staff in Editorial
Ever see the movie "The Day After Tomorrow"? If not, don't bother; it's not worth the lost brain cells. All you need to know is it's all doom and gloom about the end of the world, brought on by the carelessness of humankind. And, while the chances of an instant ice age are not exactly realistic, there is a valuable lesson hidden deep within the context.…
Money and the holidays
by Hunter Saiz in Editorial
With the economy in the state it is, many people are cutting back on their spending this holiday season. Granted, that piece of information is not exactly headline news. It is totally understandable; when people have less money to spend, they obviously buy fewer things.…
McBride wins first career coach of the year award, leads WSU to yet another big win
by Gentry Reinhart in Sports
Ron McBride has a lot to celebrate this week. Not only did the veteran coach lead the Weber State University Wildcats to one of the biggest victories in school history, he was also named Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year.
"Some coaches are only focused on winning," said WSU senior quarterback Brendon Doyle.…
Weber State University running back Trevyn Smith rushes past a California Polytechnic State University defender Saturday night at Alex G. Spanos Stadium in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Smith had 23 rushes for 139 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught one pass for a 37-yard touchdown. Smith and the Wildcats beat the Mustangs 49-35 to advance to the second round of the NCAA FCS Playoffs.
Wildcat football team takes down No. 3 Cal Poly 49-35 for playoff win
by Matt Gerrish in Sports
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - With the entire season on the line, the Weber State University Football Team continued its road dominance Saturday. On the road in San Luis Obispo, Calif., the No. 12 Wildcats defeated No. 3 California Polytechnic State University 49-35 in the opening round of the FCS playoffs.…
Weber State University volleyball players Jenna Leggat, middle, Brittney Bisaillon, right, and Jocilyn Randall, left, scramble to get the ball over the net in a match earlier this season. The Wildcats' season ended last weekend with a tough loss.
Wildcats run out of gas against Eastern Washington after beating Montana in five-game thriller at Big Sky Conference Tournament
by Jon McBride in Sports
The Weber State University Volleyball Team ended its season at the Big Sky Conference Tournament last weekend in Portland, Ore.
The Wildcats won their first match of the tournament against the University of Montana in a big 3-2 comeback victory Friday morning.…
Weber State University guard Nick Hansen goes up for a shot Saturday night at the Dee Events Center.
WSU Men's basketball team wins 77-62
by Frances Kelsey in Sports
The Weber State University Men's Basketball Team took on Montana Tech University Saturday night in the 'Cats' first home game of the season. The 'Cats squeezed by the Orediggers 77-62.
The Wildcats are 4-0 against Montana Tech all-time. Saturday's game was the closest the two teams have had.…
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