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Exercising enhances memory

Student research shows that exercise may help improve memory and learning

A jog may be just the thing for students who want to improve their memories, according to new research by Weber State University student David Webb. Full story

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Wheeling Wildcats say goodbye

Wheeling Wildcats no longer associated with WSU after decline in student involvment

In an open letter addressed to Weber State University, the Wheeling Wildcats, the school’s wheelchair basketball team, said goodbye to WSU and their association with the university. Full story

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Students swamp theater dept

More students entering program than ever before

In his 23 years teaching at Weber State University, theater arts faculty professor John Bizzell has never seen so many incoming freshmen. Full story

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“I Do,” then To-Do

Tug-of-war between marriage and school for newlywed students

Balancing a full-time job, full-time schoolwork and a full-time spouse is an ordinary feat in the lives of some Weber State University students. Full story

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Wildcats are brainy

WSU adds neuroscience minor to undergraduate repertoire

In January of 2010, Weber State University officially began teaching courses for the new neuroscience minor. The new curriculum makes WSU the second university in Utah to offer a neuroscience minor and the volition of three deans, three chairs and more than four faculty members. The neuroscience minor is the collaborative effort of the Social and Behavioral Sciences and Eliza R. Dumke College of Health Professionals and the Sciences colleges and the chairs of the psychology, zoology and health science departments at WSU.   Full story

Reclaiming America? Doubtful

Saturday morning, FOX News pundit Glenn Beck strutted across steps of the Lincoln Memorial to address a crowd of thousands gathered in Washington, D.C. The event, a “nonpartisan,” “nonpolitical” rally, drew in conservative activists and featured Sarah Palin as the keynote speaker. But that’s not what is important. What is important, what really matters, is the point of it all and what Beck accomplished. Full story

News

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Exercising enhances memory

Student research shows that exercise may help improve memory and learning

A jog may be just the thing for students who want to improve their memories, according to new research by Weber State University student David Webb.

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Blood Battle continues thru Thursday in Ogden

Weber competes with U of U and USU in blood drive

In a battle wherein the victor bleeds the most, Weber State University got off to a quick start Monday, with 29 blood donations at the Davis campus.

Student senate fills spots

The student senate confirmed a new associate justice Monday and was formally introduced to the candidate for Davis campus senator.

Sports

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Wheeling Wildcats say goodbye

Wheeling Wildcats no longer associated with WSU after decline in student involvment

In an open letter addressed to Weber State University, the Wheeling Wildcats, the school’s wheelchair basketball team, said goodbye to WSU and their association with the university.

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The Power of Fantasy Football

Over the past decade, fantasy football has evolved, emerging into the mainstream with an estimated 37 million Americans participating in the game nationwide.

Pertinent Position

No Woods on Ryder team

Next week on Sept. 7, Corey Pavin is going to announce who he has chosen to fill the four “coach’s pick” spots on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Arts & Entertainment

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Students swamp theater dept

More students entering program than ever before

In his 23 years teaching at Weber State University, theater arts faculty professor John Bizzell has never seen so many incoming freshmen.

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Under Construction premiering

Production of fall play, Under Construction, under way

Under Construction, this year’s first fall play at Weber State University, is taking a unique approach to make students aware of the ways America is always changing. The fact that President Barack Obama is America’s first African-American president shows one way America has evolved over the centuries. Under Construction details the contrast of many different time periods in America’s history.

Fall TV looking good

With the school year officially under way and the test dates already looming, students might take comfort that the new school year coincides nicely with the TV fall lineup. So yes, those nights spent cramming might still have room to squeeze in the new, or familiar, fall shows. And what exactly are those shows?

Features

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“I Do,” then To-Do

Tug-of-war between marriage and school for newlywed students

Balancing a full-time job, full-time schoolwork and a full-time spouse is an ordinary feat in the lives of some Weber State University students.

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Social scene at WSU improving

Best places to meet people still outside classes

Weber State University has a reputation for a less-than-exemplary singles’ social scene, but many students have found classes, clubs and organizations that allow them chances to meet new people.

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Breakups hard on students’ grades

Relationship problems one of Counseling Center’s biggest issues

Credits, work and homework are all factored in when starting a semester, but rarely is relationship drama factored in. Students can’t anticipate the ways a relationship or breakup will affect their semester, but according to some of Weber State University’s counselors, this may be more common than many students would expect.

Business & Technology

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Wildcats are brainy

WSU adds neuroscience minor to undergraduate repertoire

In January of 2010, Weber State University officially began teaching courses for the new neuroscience minor. The new curriculum makes WSU the second university in Utah to offer a neuroscience minor and the volition of three deans, three chairs and more than four faculty members. The neuroscience minor is the collaborative effort of the Social and Behavioral Sciences and Eliza R. Dumke College of Health Professionals and the Sciences colleges and the chairs of the psychology, zoology and health science departments at WSU.  

Updating addictions

A few Wednesdays ago, I had an extraordinary opportunity that many of us indulge in during the summer months. If you thought anything other than boating, you’re wrong, because I went boating.

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Are STDs on WSU campus?

Many colleges across the United States have built sexual reputations for themselves. At Weber State University, however, such a reputation has not been created.

Editorial

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The makings of a hero

A hero is defined as one possessing the rare quality of courage. Too often in this day and age, undeserving people qualify as heroes. The majority of us claim that our favorite television personalities, athletes or musicians are “heroes.” We frequently look up to such people as heroes because of the fame and wealth they have accumulated, but this does not make them heroes.

Common Sense

What is a good teacher?

As long as there have been students in this country, education in America has been an uphill battle to create the most effective classrooms. What’s a good teacher? What’s a good student? Who has access to what? Each generation has had its own problem to overcome as it entered the classroom since early America.