June 18, 2013
During the Q&A session with reggae artist Matisyahu, Weber State University student Mitch Tarbox stood in front of nearly 1,000 people and asked how he, an aspiring rapper, could be heard. “Well, I’ll tell you the best way,” Matisyahu said. “I’m going to give you a beat right now. Ready?” Singer and songwriter Matisyahu, who [...]
From farm boy to state senator and business owner, Jerry Stevenson shared his story with students in attendance at the Nye Executive Lecture Series at the Goddard School of Business and Economics on Thursday. Though Stevenson is a Utah State University graduate, he has quite a history with Weber State University. “I joke passionately that [...]
Continue reading …There are many things I don’t understand. I accept that all right. Sometimes I think I know a lot, only to be reminded fairly quickly that I don’t. I admit it — it can get a little rough living with a head as hard as mine. There are a few things, however, that I feel [...]
Continue reading …The controversy stirred by the Utah Board of Regents’ decision to raise salaries of university presidents is being subdued as administrators statewide — including Weber State University President Ann Millner — are deciding to invest their pay raises back into their universities. “She is a great team member,” said Alan Hall, the chair of WSU’s [...]
Continue reading …The legality and justness of the death penalty has been in the spotlight lately. On Tuesday, Troy Davis, who was convicted of the murder of a Georgia police officer, was put to death despite calls for a stay of execution. In an unscientific poll according to the website CNN.com, 64 percent of people said that [...]
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WSU Marching Band low brass play during the review for local high school bands. Flags spun over the tops of cars and the sun glinted off brass horns as over 20 high school marching bands prepared in the parking lot of Weber State University’s Stewart Stadium. “This is fun way to be outgoing,” said Shakell [...]
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