 Gov't approves flu vaccine
by SignpostSep 15, 2009“WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration approved the new swine flu vaccine Tuesday, a long-anticipated step as the government works to get vaccinations under way next month.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the vaccine's approval to Congress - and says she hopes to get the first limited supplies distributed early in October.”
College student kills burglar with sword
by SignpostSep 15, 2009“BALTIMORE (AP) - A Johns Hopkins University student armed with a samurai sword killed a suspected burglar in a garage behind his off-campus home early Tuesday, hours after someone broke in and stole electronics.
Some shocked neighbors said they heard bloodcurdling screams in an area just blocks from the university.”
No free meals:
by SignpostJul 27, 2009“For the paltry sum of $6-8 dollars Maurice Crichlow could have bought a plate of food. Instead he acquired the food in a less legal way. He walked up to the table in the Shepherd Union building where food is often left virtually unattended and took some. Although this behavior should not be condoned, shouldn't there be a little bit of empathy for Crichlow? Is this petty theft actually worth an arrest and charges of a second-degree felony?
For those of you who haven't heard, Crichlow, a student at Weber State University, commandeered some food in the Union Building that was meant for participants in an archery tournament here at WSU.”
A bit of common sense
by SignpostJul 27, 2009“Who is Henry Louis Gates? If you don't know, you haven't even attempted to pay attention to the news recently. Or your memory span isn't anything to be happy about. But if you don't know, (gold star for those who do) relax and I'll tell you.
Gates is the Harvard professor from Cambridge, MA who was arrested in his own home last week.”
The Nuance:
by SignpostApr 16, 2009“I'm not feeling so hot this week, faithful reader. Some dastardly demon-possessed influenza bug has caught me with a punishing sideswipe to leave me shrilly begging for mercy here on the killing floor. Please don't mistake this colorful introduction for a cry for sympathy or even, god forbid, pity.”
WSU learns leadership
by SignpostApr 14, 2009“Leadership skills are consistently ranked as one of the most important things that employers look for. In preparing for the future, one of the best ways students can build their leadership skills is through experience. The university setting provides an excellent environment for students to get involved.”
Stayin' Alive
by SignpostApr 14, 2009“Alive at 25 (AA25) is a program that is sponsored by the Utah Safety Council. It is a program that is targeted at 15 to 24-year-olds to help them become better drivers and help the age group be alive at 25. The 15-24-year-old age group has the highest fatality rates in car crashes of any other age group.”
Not the masters of their craft
by SignpostApr 09, 2009“There are some bands that you hear about because friends like them. There are others you hear about because the critics like them. Then there are bands you hear about because your favorite band loves them. Death From Above 1979 was one band that was a band's band.”
A day in the life:
by SignpostApr 05, 2009“Richard C. Lambert has been a career counselor and employment advisor at Weber State University for seventeen years. As the Education liaison in Career Services, Lambert helps students develop skills to pursue and get their dream job.
The Signpost: How did you get involved with Weber State's Career Services?
Richard Lambert: I'm trained with my doctorate degree in Educational Psychology, which includes counseling.”
Killer bees migrate to Weber
by SignpostMar 31, 2009“Last week, representatives of the American Association for the Preservation of European Bees or AAPE; a department of the Obama administration, presented research to Weber State University that strongly suggests Africanized bees, or "killer" bees, will be taking up residence on campus as early as August of this year.” | News Topics
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