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Bringing home the bacon

WSU hoping to see students fill the Dee at tourney

Hosting the Big Sky Men’s Basketball Tournament is a big deal, according to Athletic Director Jerry Bovee. It brings revenue and exposure to Weber State University, television coverage from stations like ESPN and Altitude. It fills hotel rooms and brings visitors to Ogden. Full story

’Cats Championship bound

WSU takes on the University of Montana tonight

At this time last year, things looked pretty similar for the Weber State University Men’s Basketball Team. Then they came up short in the semifinals, something this year’s team vowed wouldn’t happen again. They made good on their promise with a 69-60 win over the Portland State University Vikings, last year’s champions. Full story

This little light of mine

WSU’s Light in the Piazza shows la dolce vita in Italy

The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts is bringing a classic story of love to campus starting tonight, March 5, in the form of The Light in the Piazza. “It takes place in Italy; it’s kind of a ‘warm’ show,” said WSU senior Cameron Garner, who plays the male lead, Fabrizio. Full story

Happy communication, Ogden!

Success of public speaking in local community

Tatjana House expected services at the Calvary Baptist Church in Salt Lake City to be different from what she was used to, but said it impacted her more than anticipated. “My dad is a convert to the (LDS) church,” House said. “He used to be a Southern Baptist, so I knew a little bit about it from what he told me. Full story

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Preserving the memory

Annual Holocaust commemoration duties reassigned to department

The Holocaust was a dark part of the world’s history. This time is associated with torture and devastation as well as courage. It is important, not only to history but also to those who were involved, to ensure that future generations don’t forget what happened to those forced to participate and those held captive in concentration camps.

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Sixth man in the stands

The Dee Events Center was packed with 4,387 by the end of the day, Tuesday, March 9, for the semi-final games of the Big Sky Conference Tournament. From local Weber State University fans, to Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and as far as Oregon, fans cam to WSU to support their various teams.

A&E

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From the rabbit hole to the big screen

Alice in Wonderland, a story that has been around for generations, has seen numerous stage and film adaptations since its original conception, and this month the latest production by Tim Burton will hit theaters. The story was originally a book published in 1865, written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodson under the penname Lewis Carroll.

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Where are they now?

Derek Edwards

Derek Edwards is a Weber State University graduate, class of 2004. He earned a degree in engineering, but after working in the field for a while, his life changed directions as he started an innovative new business, Leroy Mobile Lube. The Signpost (SP): What is your past experience with Weber State University, and how did you use your degree? Derek Edwards (DE): My experience at Weber State was really nice, especially for the money, considering the University of Utah and BYU were like five million times more expensive.

Business

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Foreclosure pros and cons

Buyers should know

Purchasing a foreclosed property is risky business, and according to professionals, people should know what they are getting into before they buy. James Freer, a Weber State University graduate, and his wife thought getting into the real estate business would be a good way to earn some extra income.

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Spring Fever:

Starting next week we’re free, so use the time wisely

Work ends and it’s off to the homestead, where a geography book beckons to be read for the test ahead — oh, what a dread! After a bowl of cornflakes, the geography book opens. Beginning at sentence three, the words don’t register and begin to blur.

A bit of common sense

Just your typical millennial

A portrait of the Millennial Generation was “painted” by the PEW Research Foundation in a collection of recent studies. Millennial: A Portrait of Generation Next examines each generation of Americans, but in particular the youth.