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DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS? By JENNIFER GREENLEE Section Editor
1. A missile strike from Iran was ‘intended not to kill’ U.S. troops in Iraq, according to the Iranian government. What was it intended for?
commotion with the Middle East, over _______ new U.S. troops were deployed abroad. A.) 500
issue did Gov. Herbert ask lawmakers to direct $100 million dollars to? A.) Military efforts
B.) 6,000
B.) Transportation efforts to improve air quality
A.) Iraqi civilians
C.) 3,500
C.) Funding for mental health services
B.) The enemy’s military machinery
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D.) All of the above
C.) It was actually intended for U.S. troops D.) Satellites 2. With President Trump’s recent
3. Utah Governor Gary Herbert released an annual budget proposal calling for a freeze on college and university tuition increases until a specific definition of higher education affordability can be established. What other
4. Antelope Island hosted a hike on Jan. 10 for participants to fully witness the decade’s first _______? A.) Full moon
B.) Snow storm C.) Wolf migration D.) Solar eclipse 5. How many animals do scientists estimate have died in the Australian wildfires? A.) 2 million B.) 100,000 C.) 1 billion D.) 650,000
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EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM By ADAM RUBIN Reporter
The “Student Commuter” routine gets tedious fast, and, for most of the student body, that routine goes something like this: (A) Get to class. (B) Eat, time permitting. (C) Study. (D) Sleep, time permitting. Repeat. Students at Weber State University all know the drill. Nearly everywhere on campus there are extracurricular organizations, clubs, teams and activities. As WSU launches into a new semester and a new decade, students can expect to find opportunities that will allow for more involvement on campus: everything from holding a seat in WSU’s student body office to joining a pickleball team. There is no lack of programs and ways for students to get more involved at school; the problem is time. Cody Sagers, a communications major and operations manager at Studio 76, said, “About a year ago, I was just a commuter student, coming to class at 8 a.m. and leaving campus by 1 p.m. everyday.” Sagers’ experience isn’t uncommon among the student body, but more student involvement outside the classroom provides those involved opportunities like networking, practicing working with teams, honing leadership skills and getting used to being involved in a worklike/professional atmosphere.
“Honestly, we have something for everyone. We have the traditional sports like football, basketball and dodgeball, but we also do random things,” associate director for campus recreation Morgan Fradley said. ”We just did a Ganga Challenge, and Pickle Ball, Futsol and Ultimate Frisbee are coming up before the end of the semester.” According to Fradley, students can create their own teams or join other intramural teams. Individuals can sign up as a free agent and be placed on a team, and usually there’s a good mix of students and faculty members who are involved. There is a one-time-per-year payment of $20. However, Fradley noted that registration for all teams closes on Jan 15. She urges those at WSU who wish to become more involved with campus recreation, without devoting too much time being on a club team or on a full-time WSU Athletics team, to try intramurals. For those students who have their sights set on student candidacy or holding positions in WSU’s Student Body Office, Sheldon Cheshire, coordinator of Leadership Programs in Student Involvement and Leadership, offered some advice. First, he encourages students to participate in whatever they can on campus. Many departments offer clubs for students tailored to the depart-
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There are many ways for students to get more involved in campus activities.
ment’s areas of expertise. “Every student should reach out to their representative department student senator, have your voice be heard or run for elections to hold student office,” Cheshire said. “We offer the opportunity to help students learn about their own leadership and how they can become a better leader, not only in official capacities, but in un-official capacities as well.” Cheshire urged that it is essential for all students — just as essential as any other aspect of academia — that being involved with some kind of program, even if they don’t have much time, leads to better preparedness for graduates who are just entering into their career fields. “Sometimes, we want things to fall into our lap,” Cheshire said. “But when we do just a little digging, we find opportunities.”
Students usually don’t have a lot of time. However, becoming more involved on campus isn’t just joining a sports team or committing many hours to a club. Going to a WSU sports game, stopping in for a club meeting once a month or checking out the student art exhibition can help students feel connected and enrich their college experience. Then there may come a situation after graduation, in any individual’s professional or non-professional life, when students or alumni can pull from and use something that they were exposed to within the abundant extra-curricular activities and educational experiences WSU has to offer its students.
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'CATAPULTING STUDENTS By JENNIFER GREENLEE Section Editor
If you’ve ever taken a break from college for financial reasons, you’re not alone. Many students take semesters off to build up savings by working more midway through their degree. President Brad Mortensen announced a new scholarship initiative aimed to help students who have few other scholarship options, are taking a break or may have to leave college to work instead of pursuing their studies during his inauguration on Jan. 7. The new scholarship, CATapult, has funds for students to be distributed by the Financial Aid and Scholarship office after determining the need of the student. The overall goal of this scholarship is to keep students in school by mitigating some of the financial burden college can put upon students.
“Hopefully the scholarship will meet the needs of our students out there who just still find themselves with some type of gap in being able to afford college,” Mortensen said. “We’re trying to make it so that students can not only complete their degrees, but do it in a more timely way. ” Unlike traditional academic scholarships, CATapult will stack alongside other scholarships and may allow students to get some amount of refund. This will be at the discretion of the Financial Aid and Scholarship office and is meant to help students with the financial burdens of books, rent or other expenses that may result in a student no longer being able to attend college. “It’s designed for students that maybe exhausted an option, but they still need a little bit more because of the cost of textbooks and the cost of living or something else,” Mortensen said. “We’ve had these
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other conversations about the changes to the scholarship program. This is one tool we hope that will mitigate some of the concerns that folks have had. This will serve more students.” Mortensen said that there are few parameters around the scholarship. One of the major factors outside of financial need is that the student needs to be making a good amount of progress toward their degree. Financial need will be determined by the Financial Aid Office looking at a student’s FASFA and evaluating other factors that may impact a student’s ability to stay at WSU. “We talked about the need for students as we transition to a four-year scholarship model. Even before I got to the role of president, we talked about what we can do to help,” Mortensen said. “It does move money away from one group of students to another group that’s not being served.”
When Mortensen announced this, he also announced a goal of raising $10 million dollars for this scholarship by July 1, 2021. However, the scholarship will be available before then. Students will be able to talk to the Financial Aid Office as they are looking forward to their next year in college about eligibility for the scholarship. “I didn’t want to announce this and then say, ‘18 months from now, after the $10 million start to earn interest, that will be the scholarship,’” Mortensen said. “I wanted to make sure we had something right way to help our students now.”
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IN THE SUNZEECAR By MILES SHAW Reporter
The world is changing in some big ways. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, a climate monitoring organization formed by the European Union, 2019 was the second-hottest year on record. Climate change is starting to affect many different aspects of people’s lives, and the effects can be seen in recent events such as the Australian bushfires, which many scientists believe climate change is, in large part, responsible for Reducing CO2 emissions is one of the best ways to combat climate change, and here at Weber State University, steps have been taken for the campus to be carbon neutral by the year 2050. Creating a cleaner and healthier environment is what Dr. Andy Schoenberg, a Professor Emeritus in the College of Engineering at the University of Utah, who has
worked on projects such as the artificial heart and the artificial hand, wants to do with the Sunzeecar, a solar-powered electric car he has built with the intention to provide affordable and clean transportation. “This is a retirement project for him, a legacy project that is his own and it’s not university affiliated, it’s hand built and he designed it,” said Chris Harris, a friend of Schoenberg’s, who has helped him with the Sunzeecar project. The Sunzeecar, a solar-powered, threewheeled vehicle that is street legal in Utah, fits two people, has zero emissions, regenerative braking, eight horsepower and a maximum speed of 45 mph. The creators estimate the range on a full charge is 50 miles at 40 mph. “More than half of Americans only drive 11 miles a day. This means one solar panel is enough to take care of more than half of Americans' transportation needs, and that’s our message,” Harris said.
The Sunzeecar can be plugged into just a regular wall outlet and charges in a few hours. The battery pack will then be ready to power the Sunzeecar another 50 miles. “You can plug it into the wall. I’ve used extension cords to get it out to the street, you can plug it in the garage or the side of the house, very easy," Harris said. Harris and Schoenberg have some short term goals for the project, one of which is getting the Sunzeecar to the United Nations Youth Conference in New York. “I help Andy in his shop, I do promote it, and hopefully, if things go well, I will be taking it up to the United Nations Youth Conference — they are meeting up in New York City at the end of February," Harris said. "We will also be presenting at the Sustainability Conference here at Weber State in March." The long-term goal for their project is to provide affordable and clean transportation to anybody who wants it. The design of the Sunzeecar is so that it can be easy to
ship and for people to assemble it themselves. “This whole project can be a kit. We can send you this in a box; this can be easy for anyone to assemble,” Harris said. As they present the Sunzeecar at different venues and universities, they hope that this will inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators to continue to build off this technology and continue to find great new ways of affordable clean energy and transportation. “The bright engineers that are being trained now have tools that nobody could’ve even imagined twenty year ago. We’re in the process of this new technology being handed off so that younger people can feel inspired and have hope for a more efficient, affordable future,” Harris said. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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(Left)The Sunzeecar sits on a trailer while snow falls around it. (Right) Chris Harris explains the interior of the Sunzeecar, pointing out the engineering stored beneath the seat.
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ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT: A HUMBLE BEGINNING FOR BIG DREAMS
By AUBRIELLE DEGN Reporter
As students across campus shuffle to and from classes, looking up to the bell tower and mountains, it can be very easy to overlook their fellow students who help make Weber State a better university and bigger part of the community. Apart from the university's faculty, there are hundreds of WSU students who work for the university in areas such as registration, food service and even groundskeeping. Mackenzie Edwards, a sophomore majoring in professional sales, works at the information desk in the Shepherd Union Building. Despite her 20-credit class schedule, she tries to appear welcoming and friendly. “I like getting to see all the people,"
Edwards said. "I am a people person, so getting to talk to, work with and help so many is really fun.” While Edwards admits her course load and work schedule can feel overwhelming at times, she takes pride in working for the school. At the information desk, she is able to assist students, campus visitors and faculty. Weber State welcomed students back for the spring 2020 semester on Jan. 6, which can be a busy day for the information desk. Edwards previously had a desire to work on campus. When she saw an opening for staff at the information center, she immediately applied for the position. She is grateful for the job and loves the laid back and positive vibe of her workplace culture. “We are all friends, we all work together and it is a really positive environment,” she said. “Working on campus is awe-
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some." WSU’s low tuition and ample opportunities for scholarships and financial aid help Wildcats graduate with the least amount of debt compared to other instate universities. On-campus jobs for students provide additional opportunities to help cover the cost of attending. While student jobs on-campus may not seem glamorous, they do provide students with an insider's perspective into how the university operates. Jobs on campus may also help students by providing on-the-job time to complete homework or study. For sophomore Mara Kinney, who works at the university bookstore, her on-campus job helps her feel more engaged as a student and member of the community. Kinney enjoys the "homey" feeling of working on campus because of her rela-
tionship with her supervisors and coworkers. After completing her schooling, Kinney wants to run her own business. She feels her work on-campus is providing her with good experiences and skills to achieve her goal. Both Edwards and Kinney are excited for their new classes, professors and opportunities. They also hope more students will look into the benefits of employment at WSU. Just as the university serves as a gateway for students to fulfill their dreams, an on-campus job can prove to be a humble beginning to a successful career after students have graduated and moved on. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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HANDS
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PHOTO ESSAY:
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Have you ever caught a glimpse of your hands while completing a task and thought about everything they have accomplished? Our hands are simple, yet, they have so much responsibility. Our hands can create beauty, whether it is through music, photos, paintings, writings or the loving touches they can offer. From when we were children, our loved ones’ hands held ours, guided us to walk and wiped our tears. As we got older, we grabbed new and exciting things, new experiences with our hands. We intertwined our hands with our loved ones’ hands, creating a physical bond that reflects our familial, platonic and romantic bonds. They build relationships, not only through touch, but through punctuated movements during stories, and in some cases, our hands
are the vehicles that propel words through the air when they are used in the various sign languages from around the world. It is crazy to think that our hands, two very small parts of our bodies, can create and influence so much. Unfortunately, our hands hold the same duality that every part of us holds: the potential to both heal and harm the potential to build and destroy. Our hands have held the tools that created the most tragic, chaotic scenes. This is true when referring to the 2018 Orlando, Florida, shooting. This shooting resulted in 17 individuals losing their lives. The tragedy prompted various artists to gather and write a song relating to what our hands can do, painting the picture a little clearer. Some of the lyrics, from the song called “Hands”, are as follows: “Cus they can hurt/ Or they can heal/ They can give back/ Or they can steal/ They can break the world/ Or they can change it too” Our lives can be made a little better, a little happier and even more successful if we give notice to the actions of our hands. While our brains are responsible for the thought process, our hands are responsible for the actions. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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By RAYMOND LUCAS Asst. Section Editor
In Weber State’s first home game since the end of winter break, they found themselves in what might be the game of the year in the Big Sky Conference. Late baskets were exchanged, and the Northern Colorado Bears found themselves walking out of the Dee Events Center with their first-ever win in Ogden. After the game, junior forward Michal Kozak, who tallied 13 points, 18 rebounds and seven blocks, was disappointed but remains confident as Big Sky play carries on. “There’s a lot of conference games left, what matters is what’s going to happen at the end. We are just going to stay with it, stay confident and show who we are at the end of the season,” Kozak said. The Wildcats entered Thursday’s matchup with a 5-9 record and 1-2 in conference play as they’ve battled through numerous injuries throughout the young season. The latest victims of the injury bug were senior guard Jerrick Harding, who has been fighting to stay healthy, and junior guard Khameron Davis. Harding was available
and started the game while Davis sat out. The Bears started the game off scorching hot and jumped out to a 10-3 lead, but the Wildcats weathered the storm and found their groove as both teams stayed at each other’s neck throughout the remainder of the first half. In the first half, something was beginning to develop, and that thing was Jerrick Harding. Harding was unable to find his shot early, but late into the half, he knocked down a three-pointer and held his wrist up a little longer than usual as he seemed relieved to have finally found his shot. Moments later, he knocked down another one to give him his 12th point of the night. On the defensive end, junior Michal Kozak was providing a spark for the Wildcats as he swatted away four layup attempts in his 17 minutes of action in the opening half. Senior guard Cody John was doing his part after pulling in seven points on 3-4 shooting. At the end of the first half, The ‘Cats and Bears were in a tight one as UNCO led 3433. The second half began with back to back baskets from John to bring his point total
to 12 points and gifting the ‘Cats a lead. Freshman guard KJ Cunningham then found a rolling Kozak for an open dunk, and sophomore Israel Barnes knocked down a corner three on the next possession. The Bears weren’t letting the Wildcats build momentum because they matched baskets, and with 15 minutes left, the game was tied at 43 apiece. With 12:47 remaining in the half, Kozak picked up his fifth block of the game, receiving an ovation when he checked out the game. Moments later, the Bears retook the lead as the scoreboard read 46-45. The second half carried on, and with 4:30 left the Wildcats held a 57-54 lead. The ‘Cats leading scorers were Harding with 19, John with 12 and Kozak with 11. After a Bears bucket, Cunningham responded with an and-1 to push the lead to 60-56. UNCO responded with a three-ball to trim the lead to 60-59. With one minute left, the Wildcats led 62-61 after Kozak and Northern Colorado exchanged baskets. With 22 seconds left ,the Bears took the lead, and Head Coach Randy Rahe called a timeout to try and set up a winning play. Everyone in the arena knew who was
taking the shot for Weber State, and he did not disappoint. Harding knocked down his 21st point to give the Wildcats a 6463 lead with 10 seconds left, and the Dee went into a frenzy. The ensuing possession was a heartbreaker for Weber State as Northern Colorado got the ball in the paint and rolled home a contested lay-up to give them the win and shatter the hearts of Wildcat coaches, players and fans. “That one is really tough. I was proud of the guys, they played their hearts out and executed the game plan exactly how we wanted … we just came up one play short,” Rahe said. The Wildcats record now falls to 5-10 and 1-3 in conference play, but there’s a reason to believe in them after facing off against two of the Big Sky’s top teams and losing by two points against Eastern Washington and then this one-point loss to the Bears. The ‘Cats will be back in action on Saturday as they face off against the Sacramento State Hornets down in California. They won’t be back home until Jan. 23, when they play Montana State. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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By DARYN STEED Section Editor
Let’s set the scene: It’s January. The magical glow of winter has worn off, and the snow is muddied and yellow. Classes have begun again, and you’re perpetually tired. You’re in your dorm or basement or favorite coffee shop, looking out the window. You’re wishing you were somewhere besides Utah. The beach, perhaps, or a big city on the East Coast. Well, maybe you’re bogged down by schoolwork or don’t have the funds to jet out right away, but luckily, Ogden has plenty to do to take you away from the small towns and the cold, if only temporarily. There’s more to Ogden than meets the eye. Established in 1847, our city is rich in
cultural history. Historic 25th Street, once home to Prohibition-era speakeasies and political scandals better suited for New York City, now draws in more than a million visitors annually, from art collectors to foodies to outdoor enthusiasts. So no matter your hobby of choice, Ogden has something for you. Here are just a few things our city has to offer.
Take a class at Liquid Canvas. With classes offered almost daily, there’s no excuse not to improve your artistic ability at this shop, housed on 25th Street. Each class includes assistance from a professional artist, who’s ready to help you create your master-
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piece. You can sign up on Liquid Canvas’s website, liquidcanvasutah.com Or take a stroll through one of our many art galleries. Some of the most popular include Gallery 25, Bella Muse Gallery and the Eccles Art Center.
Tona on 25th Street has some of the best Japanese food around. Ruan Thai and Aroy-D Thai Cuisine offer homestyle Thai cuisine. For sushi, try Ohana Sushi or Tokyo Station. If you’re looking for Italian, Mexican, Greek or Chinese, you won’t have to go far. Ogden has something for every craving. But in this department, Ogden might be
most famous for its pizza. Slackwater, Lucky Slice and The Pie are just a few of the locally-renowned pizza spots.
Bored on a Friday night and not sure how to spend your time? Catch a show at Peery’s Egyptian Theater, take a stroll through our Nature Center, try out makeshift-surfing at Flowrider or skydiving at iFly. This semester, make it your goal to try something new every week. Our city is bursting at the seams with culture and adventure. So let’s get moving! Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS? QUIZ ANSWERS FROM PAGE 2
1. The correct answer is B. According to The Washington Post, the Iranian government has claimed the missile strike was intended to take out a military machinery apparatus, and not kill U.S. troops. 2. The correct answer is C. According to U.S. News, following the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, the U.S. has
deployed 3,500 troops to the Middle East. 3. The correct answer is B. According to the Standard-Examiner, in addition to the tuition freeze, Herbert asked lawmakers to devote $100 million to work on transportation projects in attempts to improve Utah’s air quality.
4. The correct answer is A. According to the Standard-Examiner, beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, Antelope Island offered hikers a chance to do a short, 1.5 mile hike and a chance to see the first full moon of the new year and the new decade. 5. The correct answer is C. According to Vox News, alongside the 1 billion animals
lost to the fires, the blazes have consumed 17.9 million acres of land and killed 27 people. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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