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HARDING RUSHING TO TOP OF WSU RECORDS CULTURE » PAGE 7
NEWS » PAGE 8
FINNISH PUMPKIN PIE CREATES BUSINESS
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS? By FRANCIA BENSON
Assistant Section Editor
1. From Dec. 28 to Jan. 31, how many earthquakes of a magnitude greater than 2 have shaken Puerto Rico?
2. How much is the government’s budget deficit estimated to be in 2020?
3. Based on data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where does Salt Lake City rank in the top 15 large cities with the worst air quality?
4. Which three airlines have suspended all flights to China? a. American, Delta and United
a. $12 billion
a. 4
b. Alaska, JetBlue and Delta
a. 50
b. $1.02 trillion
b. 5
c. Alaska, United and Frontier
b. 165
c. $2.3 trillion
c. 7
d. American, United and Alaska
c. 289
d. $25 billion
d. 10
d. More than 500
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Volunteering can be a great experience for many students. Even if a student may need community service hours for a class or they just enjoy helping others in need such as tutoring kids at a school, the time spent can be a valuable learning experience. The Spring Volunteer Fair showcased many of these opportunities. The fair was held in the Shepherd Union Atrium on Jan. 29 so students could hear all about the great volunteer and community service opportunities that are available, especially in and around the Ogden area. One of these many opportunities is Forever Bound Adoption, an adoption agency that is run out of Morgan, Utah. They have a national and international reach. CEO of Forever Bound Adoption Steve Sunday said, “I’ve had a lot of volunteers. Students from WSU have been excellent. We get social work students mostly, but it’s open to everyone,” said Sunday. Many of the opportunities at the fair involved helping children at different schools throughout Weber and Davis counties with their schoolwork as kids often need extra help after school so they can improve or keep up with the class. Family and Volunteer Specialist Brett Lund of the Davis School District said, “Students can help them work on educational goals. Also volunteers would be reading and doing outdoor activities with the kids. A good percentage of our volunteers come from Weber State, and we are open to meet students schedules.” The Ogden School District also mentioned how volunteering does not have to be a large time commitment to go and help the kids out after school. Carrie Maxson of the Ogden School
District said, “Last semester we had the wildcat scholars come in and volunteer with the kids. The times to volunteer would be after-school hours. We will work with student schedules. There’s no time limit on how long a person must volunteer.” Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership or OWCAP was present at the fair and speaking about their HeadStart program where college students can volunteer in the classroom with the kids and gain valuable experience inside the classroom. Kim Hall, OWCAP’s volunteer/community outreach specialist, also discussed some of the other opportunities available at OWCAP such as internships in business, early childhood education, social work and medical/health promotion. “Students can also take part in VITA where they will be trained by the IRS and become tax preparation certified,” said Hall. For students looking for a more hands on experience, Habitat for Humanity Weber and Davis shared about the home they are building on Grant Avenue. They also like volunteers every day until the homes are completed. “What we do is we build homes for people who are low income or are disabled,” said volunteer coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Weber and Davis Tallie Vetas. Vetas also discussed that she appreciates Weber State professors who require community service in their classes because it gets people out in the community.
Students talk with a representative from Give Me A Chance about opportunties available with their organization at the Volunteer Fair held at WSU’s main campus on Wednesday.
Recruiters and students meet at The Spring Career and Internship Fair held in the Student Union Ballroom on Tuesday.
By MARISA NELSON Assistant Section Editor
Finding a career after graduation requires more than just luck or a long list of skills. Employers look for students who take initiative, who are team players and are willing to put themselves out there. The Spring Career and Internship Fair brought many companies to Weber State campus looking to make connections with prospective students. During the event on Jan. 28, companies came out to answer questions, see student resumes and offer some insights to curious students. The Association for Utah Community
Health’s Division Manager Cynthia O’Connor said that her company specifically looks for a personality that fits. Because Utah Community Health works with all kinds of different people in the community, O’Connor looks for individuals without bias and who are committed to working with others. Many of the employers mentioned that it is important for students to come to these events on campus in order to see what opportunities are out there. Coming in with the knowledge about companies or organizations you want to talk to is a good place to start.
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“I think the questions that they ask about what we do is really important because it shows that they are investing their time to get to know us,” Micaela Soto with Prismview: A Samsung Electronics Company said. Soto said that her company personally looks for an individual who is willing to embrace change because technology is always changing. These events are great places to make connections, Soto and others said. Even just a quick meet and greet with a promising student can make a difference, and they will remember you if you present yourself well.
“Even from a resume, you can tell if somebody is in it for the long haul,” Weber States Human Resource recruiter Kristy Byington said, “They're committed, and they're going to show up.” She feels that having "skills" isn’t as important as willingness to learn and wanting to be a team player. While experience and skill sets are important to landing a job, personality is just as vital to employers.
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By CHRISTIAN JOHNSON Reporter
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Two Rivals faced off in the Dee Events Center on a brisk Thursday night as the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds took on the Weber State University Wildcats as both teams looked to rebound from tough losses. SUU would claim the win and bragging rights, winning the game 87-71 becoming the fifth team to join the ten win club in the Big Sky so far this season. The rivalry wasn't limited to just the schools because two sisters also battled it out on the court in a good old-fashioned sibling rivalry. WSU Junior guard Liz Graves had to face off against her younger sister, SUU guard Madelyn Eaton. The younger sister played big for the T-Birds, putting up 14 points and five boards. Graves, Weber’s leading scorer this season, posted eight points and four rebounds of her own. Despite the loss, there was a silver lining for Weber. Freshman forward Daryn Hickok dropped a career thirty points on a 9-11 field goal percentage. She’s the third player to score 20 or more in a game and the first to hit the 30 point mark this season.
“I wanted to be a leader as well,” Hickok of conference play. The Wildcat's last win was son, and try and gain enough momentum to said, “And be someone that other people that against Northern Colorado on Jan. 9, UNC make an impact in the Big Sky tournament in come here look up to” comes to town this Saturday for a rematch. Boise. The second half is where Hickok really went The Wildcats will look to get back on the Comment on this story at to work, scoring 24 out of her 30 points after right track as they look to sweep the Bears, signpost.mywebermedia.com the break. She didn’t attempt a three all game, who are having their own troubles this seamaking a living in the paint and at the freethrow line, shooting 12-17 from the charity stripe. Despite the performance, it wasn’t enough to overcome SUU led by senior guard Rebecca Cardenas who led the Thunderbirds in scoring with 18 points. Southern Utah came at the Wildcats from all directions as every starter scored double digits. Four of them shot over 50 percent from the field for the game. “We have to learn from game to game and we’re not carrying that over to each and every game” Head Coach Velaida Harris said after the game. This Wildcat team is very young, and it shows in their play. however, the potential of this team is high, and the mistakes that are costing them games this season will most likely be fixed with age and experience. Weber falls to 3-16 and 1-9 since the start Daryn Hickok ended up shooting her season high of 30 points.
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Weber State University has a variety of study abroad options for students wanting to see the world while also earning university credit. For the 2020 trips, now is the time to start submitting applications. From the eastern United States to Europe, from Central America to Asia, WSU currently has 25 trips open, most set to embark after the spring semester. The different trips cover a variety of majors for which a student can receive three to six credits in a short amount of time. “We are committed to helping students further their education in a fun, adventurous way,� said Myranda Hackley, administrative specialist and exchange coordinator in the study abroad office. To study abroad, students must fill out a study abroad application, after which they can register and pay their first deposit. While there is no set deadline to apply for these trips, Hackley said that students should apply for their desired trip as soon as possible to secure their spot. Hackley said that some of the benefits to doing a study abroad trip are the credits students can earn while traveling, guided travel with faculty that know the area and included amenities and activities, like housing and excursions. She also said that students who attend a study abroad “are more likely to be employed than those who don’t.� The prices of these trips could look intimidating. Some include airfare, some don’t. However, Hackley said that the study abroad office has many scholarships available to students who choose to apply. Students can also receive schol-
arships from university departments and aid from FAFSA and Pell grants. Whatever the payment method, trips must be paid for before departure. Bailey Wolford, a business student at WSU, has attended two trips. She attended Bremen University, in Bremen, Germany, for her spring 2018 semester, and traveled to Dubai and Oman for a supply chain management trip during spring break 2019. “I loved the experience I had and had a thirst for more,� Wolford said. Wolford said her opportunities to study abroad gave her new experiences, gave her a new best friend and taught her more about herself. “My semester in Germany gave a best friend from France, who has traveled to Utah, and I'll be meeting her in New York next month,� Wolford said. “I also learned a lot about my abilities to adapt and grow on my own. The spring break trip taught me a lot about culture differences and appreciating people, places and things from regions other than America.� Before the trips, students must attend pre-departure meetings to go over safety and travel. On top of the sightseeing and travel, Hackley said that the trips also require some homework and participation for students to receive credit, and that types of assignments vary between faculty leaders. “Both experiences opened my eyes to a completely different lifestyle than I currently live,� Wolford said. “I’m in the process of picking my third study abroad trip, and I am now the biggest advocate for study abroad; any student that even has a brief thought about going should go!� Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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By FRANCISCO RUIZ Section Editor
In 2016, a Finnish café wanted to sell pumpkin pie to its customers to celebrate Halloween. The café faced a big obstacle. Most Finnish people did not even know what pumpkin pie was or had any idea how to bake the American sweet. Sara Marjoniemi’s friend heard about the bakery’s need and decided to contact her. Marjoniemi had spent some of her teenage years in Utah and had come to love American sweets and baked goods. When she realized that she had a craving for similar items in Finland, and that the local café was looking for somebody to bake an American sweet, Marjoniemi realized she had found an opportunity. Marjoniemi shared her entrepreneurship experience with WSU students as a guest speaker in the Nye Lecture Series on Jan. 30 in the Wattis Building. “She is a mom, musician and cookie dough boss lady,” business school dean Matt Mouritsen said while introducing Marjoniemi. Marjoniemi began her business career selling cell phones. She also worked
part-time at a local café in Finland and learned insights into the costs and profits of selling baked goods and sweets to customers. When the opportunity arrived to make some money from her baking talent, she seized the moment and produced two pumpkin pies for the bakery her friend mentioned. The pies were a hit, and soon after, other local cafes began contacting Marjoniemi for orders. “I could not just keep delivering products from my kitchen for the rest of my life,” she said. So, she decided to start a baking business. She also started networking and reaching out to others. One helpful resource for her was the owner of a small local ice cream company. She did not know how to go about contacting food shops and retailers, so she asked the owner of the ice cream company for guidance. “He was surprised and very happy to help,” Marjoniemi said. “Entrepreneurs want to help other entrepreneurs.” After learning from the owner of the ice cream company, Marjoniemi knew
which stores and managers to contact. She met with them and always remembered to bring samples of her product to the meetings. “I was like, ‘I have an awesome product. You are going to want it. Take it,'” she said. In 2018, her business Caccu, (pronounced CAW-coo), became a reality. Her business started delivering American-style cookies, pies and other baked goods to supermarkets all over Finland. Marjoniemi’s efforts to promote her business even took her to Finland’s version of the “The Voice,” a popular, televised singing competition. One million of Finland’s 5.4 million people regularly watch the show. She auditioned with the goal of having the show feature her company. Despite her background in music, she did not advance far. However, she was successful in generating the publicity she wanted. Marjoniemi believes that her efforts with “The Voice of Finland” and her personal outreach to store managers and owners was more successful and productive than any kind of social media cam-
paign. According to Marjoniemi, the local press reception for Caccu has been overwhelmingly positive. She also shattered a “glass ceiling” by becoming the very first woman entrepreneur to make the cover of a popular Finnish business publication. “I was like, ‘It is about time. This is 2019,'” she said. Her company is spreading to new markets in Finland, the Nordic and Baltic countries. She also sees big opportunity in Asia, where Finland and Nordic countries enjoy a reputation for clean food and ingredients. Marjoniemi admitted that following her passion has cost her some sleepless nights and plenty of “low lows,” but she invited students to pursue what they want with enthusiasm. “Voice out what you want to do. Your idea is far more likely to happen than when you keep it to yourself,” she said. “Focus on what you do well and build your personal brand.” Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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Finnish entrepreneur, Sara Marjoniemi, address WSU students in the Wattis Building about her business selling traditionally American foods to European citizens.
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By RYAN MARION Reporter By JENNIFER GREENLEE Section Editor
Even though Weber State University Student Association positions are important, only some of the positions attract a significant amount of votes, and few students run for the available positions. Many senate positions end up running uncontested — if not initially vacant before another candidate is recommended. Student Government Elections are held annually during spring semester at WSU, allowing students to vote for student presidential and vice presidential seats who lead the university throughout the academic year. Student body President Bret Alexander believes more needs to be done to help
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ensure a better-represented office is accomplished with higher voter turnouts. These initiatives have included setting up official WSU social media accounts on platforms such as Instagram, giving out candy to students in between classes and much more. According to Alexander, these initiatives happened after the 2017-18 elections, which had a significant drop in voter turnout. While the voter constituency consists of all students at Weber State University, only a fraction came out to vote. Tara Peris, director of student involvement and leadership, believes students having to vote through WeberSync in the past was a large factor in the low numbers of students voting. According to activities Vice President Michelle Thao, voter turnout had been decreasing for years under WeberSync, and a solution had been under consideration for a long while. The cur-
rent solution is to run the voting through Canvas. “Aulola Moli, the past student body president, was the direct person who thought this would be a good change to encourage student voting turnout,” Thao said. “She got this idea during her Utah Student Association meeting, when she discovered that most other universities held their voting process on Canvas.” The switch to Canvas, as well as other initiatives introduced by Moli and continued by Alexander, may have helped contribute to a higher voter turnout for 2018–19 and 2019–20. According to Alexander, this was an all time high for WSUSA, which is something they hope to continue in the future. “Last year had a good turnout for voters due to the use of marketing for elections week,” Thao said. “Usually the Student Involvement and Leadership has their
intern help market the elections week. I For those who have run, they have think the elections committee did a great found the process to be easier than what job spreading the word that elections they previously anticipated. were coming and rais“At the beginning of ing awareness.” the spring semester, Student Government Measuring success we host the election for the Student Senate packets on our website Elections are held is more difficult to pin and also have print annually during spring down, as the number semester at WSU, allowing copies,” Peris said. of constituencies can She said that once students to vote for vary wildly between the interested stupositions throughout student presidential and dents meet with their vice presidential seats the years. Legislative academic advisor, they Vice President Kade who lead the university and the advisor will Crittenden believes throughout the academic sign a Declaration of the best way to meaCandidacy after going year. sure success is by the over the rules and regnumber of candidates ulations regarding the running for a position. campaign itself. Crittenden explained that if only one perThe 2020-2021 Declaration of Candison is running for a position, then they dacy is due 5 p.m. on Feb. 7. A candidate will automatically be elected. must be a full-time student during the
spring semester and have at least a grade point average of 2.5. Most of this can be accomplished ahead of time for any student looking to get a head start. After the student is found to be eligible, they will then be required to attend a rules meeting the week before campaigning begins. There, they will meet the Student Elections Committee, who is appointed by the current president and legislative vice president. One of the campaign rules is a maximum cap on spending for campaigning purposes, and in spring 2020, the cap is $500. If the candidate chooses to fund their campaign, it must come from their own personal funds, and the candidate must be able to provide documentation of their campaign spending. Candidates can accept donations, but these items must be declared as part of spending. One of the most common disqualifica-
tions that occur among candidates is an inability to show what they spent on their campaign. If a student is running, it is recommended that the student keeps all their receipts until the very end. Once the campaign actually begins, candidates will have a lot of options to reach out to potential voters. Many of the elected candidates spent the majority of their campaign speaking to students in person. According to Alexander, he spent campaign time hanging around bus stops and talking to students. His strongest recommendation is to memorize an elevator speech. Having a short, 30-second long speech talking about who he was, why the student should vote and why they should vote for him was something he always tried to have on hand. According to Thao, the strategies she observed during the many years she ran
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for office included personally talking with students and asking them to vote. Many are not aware that elections may be occurring. Thao said giving away free items such as water bottles and fruit snacks always attracts students. Crittenden said an important component to his success was maintaining a network of friends and colleagues across the campus. Many students do not live on campus and spend a very short amount of time there before and after class. Having the ability to reach out to his constituents by word of mouth is important in an environment where they might not know of the elections from any other conventional means.
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Excitement and tension was in the air in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms on Jan. 29 as students gathered together to play bingo. Instead of traditional bingo, students were presented with images like a roller coaster, a kite and a field goal in order to win prizes. Prizes included Bluetooth speakers, movie theater baskets, Hydroflasks and Apple products.
WSUSA hosted the event with some of the university’s resident assistants. Liberty Lockett is a resident assistant over at Wildcat Village. “As resident assistants, we are trying to attend more events that are put on by WSUSA,” Lockett said. “It’s a good way to connect with residents outside the dorms. Plus, these events always bring good vibes.” Lockett said many times, students do not come to events. “It can be scary to put yourself out
there,” Lockett said. “But, at the same time you can learn something new if you take that chance.” Lockett felt very lucky and victorious during the bingo session. “I ended up playing bingo while in Vegas over break and I won there too, so I guess I’m on a roll. I feel so powerful,” Lockett said. Another WSU student, Kelli Denos, studies health sciences and attended the event as the Davis campus representative. “This was my first Ogden campus event,
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WSUSA hosted a bingo even that had high quality products for winners.
which was exciting. It helped keep a stressful semester on a positive beat,” Denos said. After the event, Denos said that she learned that people will match each other’s energy and that it is contagious. “If you put your whole self out there and are positive, people will match your energy,” Denos said. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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Just 37 points separate Weber State University’s Jerrick Harding from WSU alum Jeremy Senglin for the top scorer in Weber State men’s basketball history. With the win over Southern Utah, Harding passed Bruce Collins, now with 2,042 points for his collegiate career. The ’Cats travel to Greeley, CO, Feb. 1 to take on the University of Northern Colorado Bears, setting up Harding to have a chance to become the Wildcats best scorer when the Sacramento State Hornets come to Ogden on Feb. 6. In WSU’s victory over the T-Birds, Harding totaled 27 points as he’s continued to heal from his early-season injuries. In his last five games, he scored 28 against Idaho State, 24 against Portland State, 31 against Montana State and 32 against University of Montana. As of right now, Harding is averaging a
career-best in points with 22.2 points per game. His junior year, he averaged 21.4 per game, and his sophomore year, he averaged 22.0. A big jump from his freshman year when he only averaged 9.3. The Wildcats are in a pivotal part of the season as they are in the middle of their conference schedule with the opportunity to climb near the top of the standings or plummet. The Wildcats are 8-13 overall and 4-6 in conference play but are winners of their last two contests. Despite the tough start to the season, the Wildcats are only three games out of first place and have a serious shot at climbing up the standings if the ‘Cats can ride the momentum of their two-game win streak.
Weber State guard, Jerrick Harding, takes the ball down the court after a successful play
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS? QUIZ ANSWERS FROM PAGE 2
1. d. According to CNN, more than 500 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 or higher have hit Puerto Rico since Dec. 28. 2. b. According to a report by the Congressional Budget Office published in the Washington Post, the government’s budget deficit is estimated to be over a trillion dollars in 2020. 3. c. According to Salt Lake Tribune and data from the EPA, Salt Lake City’s air quality is the seventh worst in the nation among big metro cities.
Delta and American airlines announced Jan. 31 they have stopped all flights to and from China as a deadly coronavirus from Wuhan, China, spreads.
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