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“Negro History Week,” the celebration that grew into Black History Month, was first announced in what year?
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ident?
What year was Black History Month first recognized by a U.S. Pres-
A. 2006
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Which national store has removed a Black History book that misidentified civil rights icons? A. Target
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Gov. Cox received backlash for a posting in celebration of Black History month two days after signing an anti-DEI bill. What social media platform did he post on? A. Instagram
B. 1987
B. Walmart
B. 1918
C. 1976
C. CVS
B. X (Twitter)
C. 1926
D. 1949
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C. Facebook
A. 1899
D. 1990
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to be representative on campus,” Shale said. “I’m looking forward to helping students graduate.” The Black Cultural Center has a series of events and activities for students to participate in for Black History Month this year. On Feb. 7 in the Wildcat Theatre at 5 p.m. there will be a panel with the Divine Nine, a group of historical sororities and fraternities. They will be discussing what their organization does. On Feb. 13 there will be an activity in the Black Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. where students can write Valentine’s cards in celebration of Black History Month. At 4 p.m. the same day, there will be a screening of “Love & Basketball.” On Feb. 20 there will be a field trip to the Adobe campus in Lehi for a Black History Month Celebration. Those who would like to attend this event can register by visiting the Maryan Shale is the new Program Black Cultural Center. Manager for the Black Cultural Cen-
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Maryan Shale is the new Program Manager of the Black Cultural Center at Weber State University. WSU’s Black Cultural Center is an important resource and provides a place for African-American and Black students to go on campus. Shale attended the University of Utah for her bachelor’s degree and recently graduated in 2022. During her time at the U of U, Shale was a member of the Black Student Union and attended the Black Cultural Center there. “The work that I was doing as an undergrad is what pushed me to apply for this job because I have been working with underrepresented populations,” Shale said. “I wanted to continue the work in this community.” Shale’s upbringing and family helps provide inspiration for her work. Shale is a Somalia-Kenya refugee, she explained the tough transition of moving to the United States and
how that has influenced her. “We came here not knowing English at all. Once I was able to get educated and go to school, my mom kept pushing me to keep going. I realized that I want to be that beacon of hope for others, especially those who come from the communities that I resonate with,” Shale said. Some of Shale’s favorite things to do outside of work are going to the gym, trying new places to eat and watching Korean dramas on Netflix. As the Program Manager of the Black Cultural Center, Shale said she looks forward to having students utilize the center’s space and play an active role in growing the campus community. The Black Cultural Center is not only a space for Black students to feel represented on campus, but also a place where students can feel at home. The center offers a variety of resources and tools to help WSU students, as well as scholarships. “I definitely want the Black Cultural Center
Weber State University students talking with each other inside of the Black Cultural Center.
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In the United States, and especially in Utah, having curly hair is not the norm. Growing up as someone who is mixed-race and living in a predominantly white area meant that I didn’t really know anyone with hair that looked like mine. I’ve had curly hair since the day I was born, but was unaware of the unique ways to manage it until 2019. No, I didn’t think I had straight or wavy hair, I just didn’t realize that curly hair required a different care routine than straight hair. Now that I am older and living as an on-campus, out-of-state student, I’ve had to readjust the curly hair routine that I used as a high schooler who had the privilege of having my parents buy my hair products for me because maintaining curly hair is expensive. Here are some products that I use to control my curls while on a college budget: Disclaimer: I have 3C hair and this is the routine that has worked for me. The first part in any curly hair wash day is the shampoo and conditioner. I tend to wash my hair two to three times per week, depending on the weather, the week’s festivities and what physical activity I have done. I use Hask’s Curl Care shampoo and conditioner ($5.27 per 12 oz bottle at Walmart) to achieve moisturized but clean curls. During the conditioning process, which usually takes about five to 10 minutes depending on how much moisture my hair
needs, I brush my curls out with my trusty Swissco detangling brush ($8 on their website) to detangle with minimal damage. It’s important with curly hair to only brush your hair when it’s wet to minimize damage and frizz. If it’s not a wash day, then I just detangle my curls while I’m in the shower. After my hair is free of all tangles, I put in some Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie ($8.68 for 12 oz on Amazon) to prevent frizz for the rest of my day. There are a few options for styling curly hair. If I am going to leave my hair down and free of all accessories, I will use some Eco hair gel ($4.19 for 16 oz at Target) to ensure my hair stays in place. If I am adding a headband, claw clip or ribbon to my hair I will leave the hair as it is. Curly hair can be put in a slick back bun or braid as well. All you need is a hair tie, some gel and a good brush to achieve that slickback look. If you are someone who showers at night and wants to keep your curls looking good overnight or just don’t feel like washing your hair in the morning, invest in a silk bonnet to wear as you sleep and a silk pillowcase as a backup if you are an active sleeper. Maintaining curly hair can be expensive, but these products are priced at just the point to support the budget of a college kid.
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The previous morning rain had left wet roads and an overcast sky on the afternoon of Feb. 3, while family, friends and colleagues gathered at a local church to celebrate the life of Weber State University’s former faculty member, Dean Hurst. Heads of gray hair spotted the quiet audience in the small but warmly lit chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Few chairs were empty. Colorful arrangements of flowers stood behind the podium and a “flaming W” made of small white flowers was propped next to the casket of Hurst. Hurst’s family members, including all three of his children, his grandchildren and his nephew spoke at the funeral. Each called him by a different name. Bill Watkins, a nephew wearing a purple tie, referred to him as “Uncle Dean.” Watkins shared how Hurst made him feel like his favorite person. He chuckled as he said he later learned he was “one of many.” Some of his grandchildren called him “Gramps,” Jessica Holzer, a granddaughter, said that he was “the ultimate playmate for all of his grandchildren.” Sara Kate Olsen, a granddaughter, called him “Grampy.” She shared what Hurst told her when she asked him for his best advice, “Truly love your future children. And truly enjoy them.” Karin Hurst, a daughter, ended her talk by saying, “I love you, Daddy. I’ll see you soon
in Glacca Morra.” Making a reference to the musical “Finian’s Rainbow”, one of Hurst’s favorites. Hurst’s enduring spirit for WSU, from his time as a student to his career there, earned him the fond nickname, “Mr. Weber.” Dean held many positions at WSU, including executive director of Alumni and Development and vice president for College Relations. Much of WSU’s iconic elements came from the work and dedication of Hurst. He played an instrumental role in acquiring the funding and development of several landmarks on campus including the Stewart Bell Tower, Lindquist Plaza and Pond and Dee Events Center. He even created the WSU mascot, Waldo. “He’s the godfather of WSU,” Norm Tarbox, senior vice president of Administrative Services, said. Tarbox’s wife, Maurie, echoed that sentiment, “He was a pillar of the community.” Family members talked about Dean Hurst’s love for Hawaii, which started during his time as a missionary there for the LDS church. He returned to Waikiki several times after his two-year mission, bidding “aloha” to the island for the last time in 2011 with his wife. He continued church service throughout his life. He was called into several ecclesiastical roles, including Bishop and High Council member. “Dean isn’t perfect, but he is a disciple of Christ. His example has taught us we can
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love one another more and we can grow and improve every day,” Watkins said. WSU President Brad Mortensen was asked by the family to be a pallbearer. Mortensen, tears welling in his eyes, said it was an honor. As WSU continues to grow, new employees and students won’t know Dean Hurst, but they will be “building on his legacy,” Mortensen said. “He was a unique blend and a catalyst for growth.” Ann Millner, a former president of WSU
and a current state senator, was also in attendance. She wore a wool purple blazer and a pin of Waldo the Wildcat. “He was the lead cheerleader for the university,” Millner said. “Everyone stands on his shoulders.” Dean Hurst was buried in Brigham City next to his wife, Carol, who died in 2015. The family said “In lieu of flowers, a donation to Weber State University would be…Great! Great! Great!”
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Ann Millner (bottom left) and Dean Hurst (bottom right) at the Wildcat Village grand opening, standing with Classic Waldo, the original Waldo mascot, designed by Dean Hurst. Photo taken on Aug. 15, 2011.
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La lluvia de la mañana anterior dejó las pistas mojadas y un cielo nublado en la tarde del 3 de febrero, mientras familia, amigos y colegas se juntaron en una iglesia local para celebrar la vida de Dean Hurst, un miembro de facultad anterior de la universidad de Weber State. Cabezas de pelo canoso localizaron la audiencia silenciosa en una capilla de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días. Pocas sillas estaban vacías. Adornos de flores estuvieron detrás del podio y un “flaming W” (W en llamas) hecho de flores chiquititas blancas fue puesto al lado del ataúd de Hurst. Los miembros familiares de Hurst, incluyendo sus 3 hijos, sus nietos y su sobrino hablaron en el funeral. Cada uno le llamo un nombre diferente. Bill Watkins, un sobrino que tenía puesto una corbata morada, le refirió como “Uncle Dean” (Tío Dean). Watkins dijo como Hurst le hizo sentir como su persona favorita. Se rió cuando él luego aprendió que él era “uno de varios”. Algunos de sus nietos le llamaban “Gramps”, Jessica Holzer, una nieta, dice que él era “el mejor compañero de juegos para todos sus nietos”. Sara Kate Olsen, una nieta, le llamaba “Grampy”. Ella dijo lo que Hurst le contó cuando ella le preguntó por su mejor consejo, “Sinceramente quiere tus hijos en el futuro. Y sinceramente disfrutalos”.
Karin Hurst, una hija, terminó diciendo “Te amo, papá. Te veré pronto en Glacca Morra”. Referido al musical “Finian’s Rainbow”, uno de las favoritas de Hurst. El espíritu duradero para Weber State, de su tiempo como un estudiante a su carrera aquí, le ganó el sobrenombre de, “Mr. Weber”. Dean tuvo bastantes posiciones en Weber State, incluyendo director ejecutivo del Alumni and Development (Desarrollo y Alumnos) y vicepresidente para College Relations (Relaciones de Instituto). Bastantes de las cosas icónicas vinieron del trabajo y dedicación de Hurst. El tuvo una parte crucial en obtener los fondos y desarrollo de bastantes puntos de referencia en campus incluyendo el Stewart Bell Tower, Lindquist Plaza and Pond y Dee Events Center. Hasta creó la mascota de Weber State, Waldo. “El es el padrino de WSU”, dice Norm Tarbox, vicepresidente superior de Administrative Services (Servicios Administrativas). La esposa de Tarbox, Maurie, dice, “Él era un pilar de la comunidad”. Miembros familiares hablaron del cariño que Dean Hurst tenía por Hawaii, que comenzó durante su tiempo después de su misión de dos años, despidiéndose “aloha” a la isla por última vez en 2011 con su esposa. Él continuó con servicios de la iglesia durante su vida. Él fue llamado a bastantes partes eclesiásticas, incluyendo obispo y miembro de alto consejo. “Dean no era perfecto, pero es discípulo de Cristo. Su ejemplo nos ha enseñado que podemos amarnos más y podemos crecer y mejo-
rar todos los días”, dice Watkins. El Presidente de Weber State, Brad Mortensen, fue pedido por la familia que sea un portador. Con lágrimas en los ojos, Mortensen dijo que sería un honor. Como Weber State sigue creciendo, nuevos empleados y estudiantes que no van a conocer Dean Hurst, pero ellos van a “construir sobre su legado”, dice Mortensen.
“El era una mezcla única y catalizador para el crecimiento”. Anne Millner, una presidente anterior de Weber State y una senadora del estado, también atendió. Ella se vistió de una chaqueta morada hecha de lana y un broche de Waldo el Wildcat. “Él era el animador líder para la universidad”, dice Millner. “Todos nos paramos en sus hombros”.
Dean Hurst fue enterrado en Brigham City a lado de su esposa, Carol, que falleció en 2015. La familia dice “En vez de flores, una donación a la universidad de Weber State sería… ¡Genial! ¡Genial! ¡Genial!”
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Stewarts and Dean Hurst with Bell Tower model, c. 1970.
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Down on 28th Street in Ogden stands the foundation of a building known as the Marshall White Center. Originally built in 1968, the Marshall White Center has been a thriving hub of community and family fun for many years. But who was Marshall White, and how did this center come to be? Born in 1909 to a sharecropper in Tennessee, Marshall White did not come from much. His family moved to Muncie, Indiana, when Marshall White was 15. Though opportunities were limited, he was able to attend the Northwestern Institute of Surgical Podiatry in Chicago as a young man. “He was Ogden’s Martin Luther King Jr.,” Ronald White, Marshall White’s son, said. “He had a spirit to just thrive, and so he did. He learned a lot, and excelled from a young age.” After earning a medical degree in 1939, Marshall White joined the war effort as a military doctor around 1944. His first station was in Kearnes, but Marshall White eventually made his way to Ogden, helping to establish a clinic and performing a large portion of his medical work at the Hill Air Force Base. At the end of World War II, Marshall White began to become more involved with the court and legal system. According to Ronald White, one day when Marshall White was walking down 25th Street in Ogden, he saw a young Black man in a military uniform run into a white man which caused a fight to break out. Upon seeing this happen, Marshall White jumped between the two men in an effort to end their fighting. Marshall White also helped return the gathering crowds of people to their daily routines. It was after this event that Marshall White took an interest in becoming a police officer. In May 1949, Marshall White passed his civil service examinations, becoming an official member of the Ogden City Police Department. His time on the force was spent mostly working with the youth in the community; however, he became prominent for a couple other reasons. Sarah Langsdon, head of special collections at Weber State University, said that Marshall White was often referred to as “the best dressed police officer on the Ogden force.” He also rose to the forefront of the police academy team in shooting competitions. He was an incredible shot, and everybody knew
it.
Marshall White is best known for his work in the poorer areas of Ogden, making constant efforts to establish better lives and futures for the Black and underprivileged youth and families living there. While serving on the force, he progressed to the position of detective sergeant. Mar-
common occurrences were dinners, cookouts and holiday celebrations. During the early 1950s, Marshall White was the president of Ogden’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He held the position until his death in 1963. Marshall White did everything in his power
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A photo of Marshall N. White, the first Black officer in Utah, from which the Marshall White Center was named after.
shall White also helped to establish the Wall Avenue Recreation Center alongside members of the Elk’s Club. The rec center served as a place for youth, especially those of the African American community, to spend time after school. “My father believed that sports and activities kept young people out of trouble,” Ronald White said. “He really wanted to be a good citizen, even from when he was young.” Marshall White helped establish the rec center not only for the youth, but for the community as a whole. The Elk’s Club held regular meetings there, Friday and Saturday nights were dedicated to youth dances. Other
to advocate for the Black community and all the people living in downtown Ogden during his time as the head of the Ogden NAACP. His main goal was to bring about equal opportunities and just treatment of Black people in employment as well as housing. On Oct. 16, 1963, Marshall White was shot in the line of duty while tailing an escaped juvenile delinquent. He lived for three days before passing away from his injuries, making him the first Black police officer to be killed in the line of duty in the state of Utah. The community rallied around his family after the fact. When the city announced plans for a new recreational center, it was proposed
that they name it the Marshall White Center in honor of his memory. The center opened in 1968, becoming the first city owned building in Utah to be named after a person of color, and Marshall White’s family stood at the forefront of it all. Marshall White’s wife, Jesse Glodene, worked at the head, helping organize classes and activities run there. His son, Ronald White, continues this work today. The Marshall White Center has been a place of community, harmony and a safe haven for youth in the city since its construction. The old building contained a swimming pool, kitchen, a few classrooms, basketball courts, a boxing area, a game area and a couple of weight rooms. “The building itself hadn’t really had a lot of renovations done since it was built in 1968,” Langsdon said. Much of the building was slowly falling into disrepair. The biggest issue proved to be a large crack in the bottom of the pool. The crack proved irreparable, and among other things, became a primary reason for the city’s proposal to tear down the building and reconstruct a new one somewhere else. Once again, citizens rallied on the side of the White family, arguing that the new building should stand where the old one did. Their cries were answered, and construction began in the very same place. The original Marshall White Center was demolished during the summer of 2023. Edd Bridge, city recreation manager, said that the new building is expected to open in spring of 2025. The new center will be over 70,000 square feet, containing a gymnasium, swimming pool, track, weight area, an aerobics room, a kitchen, classrooms and a field house for indoor soccer and flag football. Among all this, there will be a special section dedicated to showing the community who Marshall White was and the role his life played in Ogden. “He was very community oriented, heavily involved in youth groups and sports,” Bridge said. “The Center helps uphold his legacy by providing a safe haven for the youth.” Hopes are high for the new and improved Marshall White Center. “It’s going to be a continuation of the legacy…the Marshall White legacy,” Ronald White said.
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Beverly Petty, Shauna Gillespie and Letha Johnson served as hostesses at Marshall White Center open house, 1970.
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En la calle 28 de Ogden se encuentran los cimientos de un edificio conocido como Marshall White Center. Construido originalmente en 1968, el Marshall White Center ha sido un próspero centro comunitario y de diversión familiar durante muchos años. Pero, ¿quién era Marshall White y cómo surgió este centro? Nacido en 1909, hijo de un aparcero de Tennessee, Marshall White no venía de mucho. Su familia se trasladó a Muncie, Indiana, cuando Marshall White tenía 15 años. Aunque las oportunidades eran limitadas, él tuvo la posibilidad de asistir de joven al Northwestern Institute of Surgical Podiatry de Chicago. “Era el Martin Luther King Jr. de Ogden”, afirma Ronald White, hijo de Marshall White. “Tenía espíritu para prosperar, y así lo hizo. Aprendió mucho y destacó desde muy joven”. Tras licenciarse en medicina en 1939, Marshall White se unió al ejército como médico militar alrededor del año 1944. Su primera estación fue en Kearnes, pero Marshall White eventualmente se trasladó a Ogden, ayudando a establecer una clínica y realizando una gran parte de su trabajo médico en la Base de la Fuerza Aérea de Hill. Al final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Marshall White empezó a involucrarse más con los tribunales y el sistema legal. Según Ronald White, un día en el que Marshall White caminaba por la calle 25 de Ogden, vio a un joven negro con uniforme militar chocar con un hombre blanco, lo que provocó una pelea. Al ver esto, Marshall White se interpuso entre los dos hombres para poner fin a la pelea. Marshall White también ayudó a que la multitud que se acercaba volviera a su rutina diaria. Fue después de este suceso cuando Marshall White se interesó por convertirse en agente de policía. En mayo de 1949, Marshall White aprobó las oposiciones y se convirtió en miembro oficial del Departamento de Policía de la ciudad de Ogden. Durante su permanencia en el departamento, se dedicó principalmente a trabajar con los jóvenes de la comunidad, sin embargo, se volvió prominente por un par de razones más. Sarah Langsdon, jefa de colecciones especiales de la universidad Weber State, dijo
que a menudo se hacía referencia a Marshall White como “el policía mejor vestido de Ogden”. También ascendió al primer puesto del equipo de la academia de policía en competiciones de disparo. Tenía una puntería increíble, y todo el mundo lo sabía. Marshall White es conocido sobre todo por su trabajo en las zonas más pobres de Ogden, donde se esforzó constantemente por mejorar la vida y el futuro de los jóvenes y familias negras y menos privilegiadas que vivían allí.
Durante su servicio, ascendió al puesto de sargento detective. Marshall White también ayudó a crear el Centro Recreativo de Wall Avenue junto con miembros del Elk’s Club. El centro recreativo servía para que los jóvenes, especialmente los de la comunidad afroamericana, pasaran el tiempo después de la escuela. “Mi padre creía que los deportes y las actividades alejaban a los jóvenes de los problemas”, afirma Ronald White. “Realmente quería ser un buen ciudadano, incluso desde
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Construction site trailers and dumpster bins line the site behind the basketball court, where construction is going on for the new Marshall White Center.
que él era joven”. Marshall White ayudó a establecer el centro recreativo no sólo para los jóvenes, sino para toda la comunidad. El Elk’s Club celebraba allí reuniones regularmente, y los viernes y sábados por la noche se dedicaban a bailes juveniles. También se celebraban cenas, comidas al aire libre y fiestas. A principios de la década de 1950, Marshall White fue presidente de la delegación de Ogden de la Asociación Nacional para el Progreso de las Personas de Color. Ocupó el cargo hasta su muerte en 1963. Marshall White hizo todo lo que estuvo en sus manos para defender a la comunidad negra y a todos los habitantes del centro de
Ogden durante su mandato al frente de la NAACP de Ogden. Su objetivo principal era lograr la igualdad de oportunidades y el trato justo de los negros en el trabajo y la vivienda. El 16 de octubre de 1963, Marshall White recibió un disparo en acto de servicio mientras seguía a un delincuente juvenil fugado. Vivió tres días antes de fallecer a causa de las heridas, lo que le convirtió en el primer agente de policía negro muerto en acto de servicio en el estado de Utah. La comunidad se reunió en torno a su familia después del suceso. Cuando la ciudad anunció planes para un nuevo centro recreativo, se propuso nombrarlo Marshall White Center en honor a su memoria.
El centro se inauguró en 1968, convirtiéndose en el primer edificio de propiedad municipal de Utah que llevaba el nombre de una persona de color, y la familia de Marshall White fue parte de todo ello. La esposa de Marshall White, Jesse Glodene, trabajó en la dirección, ayudando a organizar las clases y actividades que se realizaban allí. Su hijo, Ronald White, continúa esta labor en la actualidad. Desde su construcción, el Marshall White Center ha sido un lugar de comunidad, armonía y refugio seguro para los jóvenes de la ciudad. El antiguo edificio contenía una piscina, una cocina, algunas aulas, canchas de baloncesto, una zona de boxeo, otra de juegos y un par de salas de pesas. “El edificio en sí no se había renovado mucho desde que se construyó en 1968”, señaló Langsdon. Gran parte del edificio se estaba deteriorando poco a poco. El mayor problema era una gran grieta en el fondo de la piscina. La grieta resultó irreparable y, entre otras cosas, se convirtió en la razón principal de la propuesta municipal de derribar el edificio y reconstruir uno nuevo en otro lugar. Una vez más, los ciudadanos se pusieron del lado de la familia White, convencidos de que el nuevo edificio debía estar donde estaba el antiguo. Sus gritos fueron escuchados y la construcción comenzó en el mismo lugar. El Marshall White Center original fue demolido durante el verano de 2023. Edd Bridge, responsable recreativo de la ciudad, dijo que se espera que el nuevo edificio abra sus puertas en la primavera de 2025. El nuevo centro tendrá más de 70.000 pies cuadrados y contará con un gimnasio, una piscina, una pista de atletismo, una zona de pesas, una sala de aeróbic, una cocina, aulas y un campo de fútbol de interior y fútbol bandera. Entre todo lo anterior, habrá una sección especial dedicada a mostrar a la comunidad quién fue Marshall White y el papel que tuvo en Ogden. “Estaba muy orientado a la comunidad, muy involucrado en grupos juveniles y deportes”, dijo Bridge. “El centro ayuda a mantener su legado proporcionando un refugio seguro para la juventud”. Hay muchas esperanzas puestas en el nuevo y mejorado Marshall White Center. “Va a ser una continuación del legado... del legado de Marshall White”, dijo Ronald White.
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Right: Construction equipment at the Marshall White Center construction site.
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Left: The previous Marshall N. White Community Center. The center was built in 1968, and named after Ogden’s first Black officer, Marshall White, and is the only public building in Utah named after a Black man. The center has since been demolished as of last year, with plans for a fresh rebuild.
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Weber State University women’s basketball team was matched up against two Big Sky schools over the weekend, Northern Arizona University and the University of Northern Colorado. The Wildcats finished both games with a loss. The Wildcats began their matchup on the night of Feb. 1 against the Lumberjacks who came into this match with a (14–6, 6–1) record. The Lumberjacks took this game with a final score of 85-65, and are now ranked No.1 in the Big Sky Conference. Coach Jenteal Jackson has taken on the position of head coach for the Wildcats this season. “NAU is having a really good year, they’re a good program, good coaching and good athletes,” Jackson said. “For us there’s nothing to lose. I really like the fight that we have right now we’re stepping on the court and giving everybody our best punch that we have.” The Wildcats faced the Bears on Feb. 3 who came into this game with a (9–10, 4–4) record. The Bears took this game with a score of 73-63, and are now ranked No. 6 in the Big Sky Conference. The first quarter began with Northern Colorado player Delaynie Byrne scoring three 3-pointers in the first seven minutes of the game. Byrne held a 60% shooting rate throughout the game scoring 19 points in
the Bears favor. During the first half of the game Kendra Parra beat most of her game averages. Parra scored the first three pointer of the game for the Wildcats. Throughout the rest of the game she earned 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. “I had a really good first half, I was just finding my teammates and taking what they gave me defensively,” Parra said. “Just having
a more aggressive mindset helps me, especially this game.” The fourth quarter held an intense match up for the Wildcats and Bears. With just 3:47 left in the fourth quarter WSU’s Laura Taylor brought the game to 58–59. The Bears came back and scored a three-pointer to solidify their lead for the remainder of the game. In the Big Sky Conference the Wildcats sit in eighth place with a record of 3–6 and 6–16
overall. “They’ve been consistently showing up and working hard every day,” Jackson said. “They’re a very coachable, good group and fun to be around. It’s been a very good first experience this year.” The Wildcats play Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at Portland State University, and again on Feb. 10 at noon at Sacramento State University.
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Weber State University’s Women’s Basketball Forward, Amelia Raidaveta (13), preparing to pass the basketball to a teammate.
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two hockey powerhouses, the Wildcats kept resilience and lifted the trophy with a 7–4 win over the Utes. Despite the scoreline, this game was as close as it could have been. The Utes started the first period strong with an early goal to give them a 1–0 lead. After being down most of the period, Jack Jones tied the game for the Wildcats. VanOrman scored the second goal for the ‘Cats and shortly after, Utah answered right back to equal the game. To end the first period, Mater scored the third goal for the ‘Cats giving them a 3–2 lead heading into the second period. Starting the second period, Nick Demchuk scored the fourth goal for the Wildcats to give them a 4–2 lead. Once again, the Utes found a way to make it a game with a fast break goal to make it 4–3. Alonzo made it a two-goal deficit with a one vs. one slap shot against the Utes goalie. With only a minute left in the second frame, the Utes found another trick under their sleeve as they made it a one-goal game
heading into the third period. To end the Wasatch Cup the Wildcats finished the third period the best way they could have, with a goal from Rob Simmons in the last minute of the game. This gave the Wildcats their third two-goal lead. With 30 seconds remaining in the game, Alonzo with his second goal of the game iced it for the Wildcats with an empty net goal to give the Wildcats a 7–4 win over the Utes. “For us, I think the team has really come together and it’s not always going to go perfect, it’s great to see that we’re picking it up at the right time of the season and hopefully we can keep this going for the remainder of the season,” head coach Yosh Ryujin said. After the Wasatch Cup celebrations, the Wildcats will be traveling to Logan, Utah to compete in the annual Mount West Cup from Feb. 8-10. The Wildcats will be back at the Ice Sheet on Feb. 17 with a rival game against Utah State. AJ HANDLEY | The Signpost
The Weber State men’s hockey team recently hosted the Wasatch Cup. The Wildcats faced off against Utah Valley University on Friday night, Feb. 2 and the University of Utah in the final on Saturday, Feb. 3. In the first game of the Wasatch Cup on Feb. 2, U of U faced off against Utah State University for a spot in the final to face either Utah Valley or Weber State University. The Utes defeated the Aggies 3–2, with a fastbreak goal in overtime from Jack Umina. The Wildcats went up against UVU shortly after for a chance to lift the Wasatch Cup. After three periods of a hard-fought contest, the Wildcats came out on top with a 6–2 victory over the Wolverines. The Wolverines started the game off fast and aggressive, after being down 2–0 at the beginning of the second period, the Wildcats
executed on a Wolverine power play, 5 vs. 4. With goals from Andrew Alonzo, Cory Mater and Cole VanOrman, the Wildcats headed into the third period with a 3–2 lead over the Wolverines. After an impressive second period, WSU kept the momentum swinging with three more goals on the tally sheet in the third period. Mater was the first to score for the Wildcats in the third period, marking his second goal of the night, this was his 20th goal this season for Weber State. Luke Artukovich scored the fifth goal for the ‘Cats and Jacobi Clark ended the game with the sixth goal. With the consolation game set in place with Utah Valley facing off against Utah State, The Aggies came out victorious over the Wolverines 4–2 on Feb. 3, to finish third place in the Wasatch Cup. After losing back-to-back games, Utah Valley finishes fourth. The final was set for the Wasatch Cup, Weber State went against the University of Utah. In a back-and-forth matchup between these
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The Department of Energy and Sustainability is fighting back against greenhouse gas emissions on campus by hosting a carpool speed dating event. The goal of the event is to help students who commute to campus individually find someone to carpool with to reduce gas emissions. The event will be held in room 321 in the Stewart Library, on Feb. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. There will be pizza for lunch with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available, along with various mocktail options. Weber State University is a current leader in sustainability and has been nationally recognized for its achievements in the department. The Department of Energy and Sustain-
ability is involved with The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, a Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System program, and is currently at a silver ranking, but is aiming for gold by the year 2025. Transportation at WSU creates the largest category three greenhouse gas emissions. Reduction of these emissions is one of two goals the Department of Energy and Sustainability may not be able to meet with their sustainability plan. “There is absolutely no way we can get beyond that if we don’t tackle transportation emissions,” Miriam McCutchan, organizer of the event, said. “It’s 80% of students commuting by a single occupancy vehicle,” The “Carpool Speed Dating” idea was proposed to reduce the amount of students
driving to campus individually. In turn, WSU’s greenhouse gas emissions are lowered through the help of its students. During the event, there will be six tables set up in the room, but instead of “dating” in lines like traditional speed dating, participants will be grouped by zip code at each table. This will help participants easily find others with similar commutes to campus. The event will also be used to introduce the participants to Travel-Wise, a website to get signed up for carpooling. Travel-Wise provides a safe experience to reduce any concerns of possible incidents and makes it possible for users to filter what gender they prefer riding with or for them to only be WSU students. The online tool also provides transit times from your location to campus whether stu-
dents choose to commute by bus, bike, car or walking. It includes how long the transit will be and how much CO2 the commute will burn. Along with the table groups, there will be icebreaker questions to help attendees get to know each other better and feel comfortable creating new friendships for carpooling. This is the first year the Department of Energy and Sustainability is trying this event. McCutchen hopes that its first year is a success and will be able to continue the event annually. “We are really trying to make improvements and trying to get people a voice to participate. If they would like to get engaged and involved with people, it helps everybody. If we don’t have people’s input, we can’t make the changes we want to see,” McCutchen said.
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The answer is C, 1926. According to AP News, “Negro History Week” was first announced in 1926. The creator, Carter G. Woodson, chose the month of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
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The answer is C, 1976. According to History. com, Gerald Ford was the first U.S. President to recognize February as Black History Month in 1976. Schools, communities and states had already been celebrating the month since the late 1960s.
The answer is A, Target. According to NPR, Target pulled a magnetic children’s book for after a viral TikTok showed that it misidentified civil rights icons. Issa Tete, a U.S. history teacher, bought the book to share with her high school class, after she noticed the errors she shared the TikTok calling target to correct the mistake.
The answer is B, X (Twitter). According to The Salt Lake Tribune, Cox received more backlash than support over his Black History Month post, which he made less than a week after signing an anti-DEI bill. The Tribune reported, “The comments quickly outnumbered how many people had shared or liked the message on X, formerly known as Twitter.”
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