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Crews prepare for Promontory Tower deconstruction

After standing at the south end of Weber State University’s campus for decades, Promontory Tower will be torn down in the coming weeks. Crews are removing asbestos from the building and preparing for the start of the deconstruction process. John Kowalewski, executive director of University Communications at WSU, said the demolition process will be a [...]

Henry and Hardy compete in NCAA finals

Weber State University’s Amber Henry competed in the track and field NCAA National Championships last week in Des Moines, Iowa. Henry finished 11th in the final race. Henry, a junior from Wyoming, was one of 14 runners who qualified for the finals of the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase. On Wednesday, Henry won her heat of the semifinals [...]

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Students: Summer school has perks

Photoillustration The hallways of Weber State University might seem empty over the coming months, but that doesn’t mean academia has come to a halt. For a select few, summer means getting down to business and knocking out needed credits. Dawn Owens, a business administration student, is taking 13 credits over the summer, but it’s not [...]

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Do you have any idea how quickly you can bash in a car window? Blink. It’s that fast. Have you ever intentionally shattered glass? It’s oddly entertaining. How much can one shattered window affect the world? Can simple vandalism be life-changing? Abso-freakin’-lutely. Three weeks ago, as I was walking to my Scion, I noticed my [...]

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When snow drifts from the sky like icy ashes and the mountains look like a blank canvas, Ogden turns into a hub for winter sports. Sometimes it seems that the only thing to do during those months is ski or snowboard. But what about that time of year when the sun stares down at melting [...]

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Governor speaks to Boys State

Utah Governor Gary Herbert speaking during the graduation ceremony of Boys State. Utah Governor Gary Herbert spoke to Boys State at Weber State University last week about the need for responsible leadership in politics the kinds of opportunities that can surprise one in life. Boys State is a program that meets each year at WSU [...]

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