As of July 8, it has officially been one week since Weber State University was forced to close its doors on its cultural centers. This comes after the Utah State Legislature passed House Bill 261, which prohibits “an institution of higher education, the public education system and a governmental employer from taking certain actions and engaging in discriminatory practices.”
Though the university is not at fault for the forced closings of these cultural centers, the change in diversity, equity and inclusion practices opens up a much larger conversation about the public’s understanding of DEI and the importance of celebrating one’s identity.
UTAH AGAINST DIVERSITY
The bill claimed to prohibit discriminatory practices, but the loss of these identity-based centers is detrimental to WSU’s community well-being. Through this bill, we have lost access to domestic violence resources, LGBTQ resources, sex education resources, diversity education resources and overall campus safe spaces for these marginalized communities and identity groups.
In a state where 1 in 3 women will experience sexual violence, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in her lifetime, according to the Utah Women and Leadership project; 50% of Utah LGBTQ youth will experience suicidal thoughts, according to The Trevor Project; and in which there were 41 incidents of hate crimes based
on race/ethnicity/ancestry in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, Utah needs to do better.
Rather than promoting and celebrating the diversity of its population, Utah has decided to close doors and drown out the voices of those who will feel the impacts of its legislation. WSU’s President Brad Mortensen has been actively speaking out against this legislation and for the students that have lost access to valuable resources because of the new legislation.
By diminishing the awareness and celebration surrounding differences, we are actively silencing the voices of those who are within those communities and uplifting the voices of the ignorant who do not understand the importance of celebrating our differences.
UTAH CONTRA LA DIVERSIDAD
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By BRISA ODENTHAL Editor jefe
Desde el 8 de julio, ha sido oficialmente una semana desde que la universidad de Weber State fueron obligados a cerrar las puertas de sus centros culturales. Esto viene después de que la Asamblea Legislativa del Estado de Utah aprobó la Ley 261 (House Bill 261) que prohíbe “una institución de educación superior, el sistema educativo público y empleadores del gobierno de tomar medidas e involucrarse en costumbres discriminatorias”.
Aunque la universidad no tiene culpa por las cláusulas obligatorias de los centros culturales, el cambio en las costumbres de diversidad,
equidad e inclusión crea una conversación más significativa de la sabiduría que tiene el público sobre DEI y la importancia de celebrar la identidad de uno mismo.
La ley reclama prohibir costumbres discriminatorias, pero la pérdida de estos centros basados en la identidad es perjudicial para el bienestar de la comunidad en Weber State. Por esta ley, hemos perdido acceso a los recursos para la violencia doméstica, recursos para la comunidad LGBTQ, recursos para la educacion de sexo, recursos de educacion para la diversidad y en general espacios seguros en campus para las comunidades marginados y grupos de identidad.
En un estado donde 1 de cada 3 mujeres pasan por experiencias de violencia sexual, violencia fisica y/o acoso por una pareja intima
en su vida, segun el Utah Women and Leadership Project; 50% de los jovenes LGBTQ en Utah van a tener experiencias con pensamientos suicidas, segun The Trevor Project; y habian 41 incidentes de crimenes de odio fueron basados en la rasa/ etnica/ancestria en 2022, segun el Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos, Utah necesita mejorar.
En lugar de apoyar y celebrar la diversidad de su población, Utah ha decidido cerrar sus puertas y ahogar las voces de las personas que van a sentir los impactos de la legislación. El propio presidente de Weber State, Brad Mortensen, ha estado hablando en contra de esta legislación y por los estudiantes que han perdido el acceso a los recursos valiosos debido a la nueva legislación.
La disminución del conocimiento
As I close this piece, I want to encourage young people to vote. Regardless of your party, affiliations or personal beliefs, the best way to have your voice heard in this system is to vote. Vote in your local elections, your state elections, national elections and everything in
between. Sign petitions, call your local lawmakers and give them a new perspective.
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y celebración sobre las diferencias causa que nosotros estemos activamente silenciando las voces de las personas entre las comunidades y elevando las voces de los ignorantes que no entienden la importancia de celebrar nuestras diferencias.
Al finalizar este artículo, quiero incentivar a los jóvenes a votar. A pesar de su partido político, afiliaciones o valores personales, la mejor mane-
ra de que se escuche tu voz en este sistema es votar. Ir a votar en sus elecciones locales, sus elecciones de estado, elecciones nacionales y todo en medio. Firme peticiones, llame a sus legisladores y dales una nueva perspectiva.
Weber State University students talking with each other inside of the Black Cultural Center.
By WIKTORIA KOLODZIEJCZYK Reporter
NEW FREE DISC GOLF COURSE AT WEBER STATE
Weber State University recently opened a new nine-hole disc golf course located southwest of Discovery Loop Trailhead in Ogden. This is great news not only for disc golf enthusiasts but also for Weber State students looking for affordable, fun activities.
Disc golf combines the skill of throwing a frisbee with the strategy of traditional golf. It all starts at the tee of each hole. Players use careful aim to throw the disc into several baskets in as few throws as possible. To ensure fair and engaging competition, the player whose disc is furthest from the target always throws first. The goal is to get the disc to rest in the target’s basket or chains. Players use various throwing techniques, including run-up approach throws and jump putts, to reach the targets.
A new and unique aspect of this disc golf course at Weber State is that every throw will bring you closer to nature and give you a great
time outdoors. Accessing the course is easy: park at Discovery Loop Trailhead, cross Skyline Parkway and then follow the signs south until you see the Disc Golf Course entrance.
To easily navigate the course, you can use an app like UDisc. This tool helps you easily navigate each hole, measure your throws or keep score to improve your skills.
It is important to remember to be mindful of the terrain’s natural challenges and aware of the surroundings. The thick underbrush in some areas may require extra caution and an extra disc or two. Additionally, rattlesnakes can be spotted in Ogden’s foothills.
The course rules emphasize responsible play to respect other players and the environment. If you don’t have your own equipment, Weber State University’s Outdoor Program rents out a disc golf set from its Rental Center, which is open all summer. Weber State students who are registered for classes and have an active Wildcard get 30% off their rentals.
A straight shot down the hill at Weber State’s disc golf course.
THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON TRAVELING
By MEGAN SWANN Editor
By COOPER HATSIS Assistant Editor
Madison Whitver, a mental health professional working in Weber State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services Center, remembers her most relaxing vacation as when she visited Jamaica on her 16th birthday.
She recalled meeting new people, experiencing a new culture and jumping into crystal clear water at a beach party just for kids.
“I think that vacation has really helped my family in and of itself feel reconnected with each other, even though it was years ago,” Whitver said. “Traveling can be very beneficial for mental health. What we are typically seeing is that Americans are not using their vacation hours, so they’re spending more time at work, which tends to increase stress levels.”
Whitver said that traveling gives many health benefits. By decreasing stress, travelers can see a reduced risk of heart attack and heart disease. They can also see an increase in happiness and sleep quality and an improvement in relationships. Additionally, planning vacations can increase happiness at least 8 weeks out before the vacation.
Travelers can also come back with increased cognition and faster thinking due to lower levels of stress, Whitver said.
However, with college and work bringing their own unique stressors, it can seem that decreasing stress is easier said than done. This is the case for Abbie Jones, a recent graduate of psychology and child development.
“Now I think they’re great, I look forward to them. They’re breaks from work,” Jones said of vacations. “While I was in school, I almost dreaded them because vacations are stressful as a student, I would say. I’d argue that you just either have to be on top of school work and get it done in advance or you’re worried about it the entire vacation.”
Whitver said the best way to maximize the mental health benefits of these trips is to make an effort to stay in the moment. Travelers need to
leave those worries at home as much as possible; the goal is to be intentionally present.
“Putting away social media, putting away the cell phones, the work emails … really helps you be more in that moment to really soak in all the benefits,” Whitver said.
Jones explained that while traveling, the brain absorbs and processes a lot of new information. New faces and scenery cause neurochemical rushes and create dopamine, the “feel good” hormone. This rush of infor-
“One of the things that I like to suggest is always bringing either something to cover your eyes or noise-canceling headphones when you feel safe and comfortable. Pairing that with deep breathing or just mindfulness breathing within the airport can actually really reduce anxiety levels,” Whitver said.
When it comes to international travel, there can be even more layers of stress for students to navigate. With the changing of cultures and traditions, visiting other countries brings more challenges to its foreign visitors. Recent
“Traveling makes me feel like I’m living. It’s out of the normal routine of life. I get to see new places, experience new things and meet new people. Even if it’s the smallest trip like up to Bear Lake, a place I’ve pretty much grown up in, or a new country I’ve never been to”
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mation can provide a distraction for students from whatever is happening at home.
“They need something new to process. They need something fresh on their mind. They need to just explore, to get out of their cycle that is the life of being a student,” Jones said.
Traveling itself can cause a few worries, the airport being one of them, but Whitver said there are measures travelers can take to ease the process. Bringing a favorite snack, traveling with someone else, getting to the airport early and having a set routine can help.
Weber State multimedia journalism graduate Lexie Andrew holds this view on traveling internationally.
“International travel, even though I love it, slightly stresses me out, especially if you have connecting flights. Each airport is so different, and customs take forever, and there’s a million different checks that make you question if you make it your next flight,” Andrew said.
Andrew recalls her most relaxing vacation was a cruise she once went on over spring break with her family. This was the first time Andrew went on vacation in which she did
not bring her laptop or homework. Not having to worry about school and work gave her the opportunity to live in the moment and enjoy spending time with her family.
Traveling gives students the chance to break away from the day-in and day-out activities of life, experience new places and have eye opening experiences towards different lifestyles.
“Traveling makes me feel like I’m living. It’s out of the normal routine of life. I get to see new places, experience new things and meet new people. Even if it’s the smallest trip like up to Bear Lake, a place I’ve pretty much grown up in, or a new country I’ve never been to,” Andrew said.
When it comes to traveling, Andrew prefers to travel by plane, but on the other hand, Davis Tech nursing student Daniel Hernandez’s preferred method of travel is a road trip. Hernandez feels there is more freedom with travel plans when it comes to driving.
For many, the preparation stage of planning a trip can be the most stressful aspect of travel. With all of the different destinations to possibly visit and having to keep a mental list of what needs to be packed for the trip, the weeks or months of planning can take a toll on a travelvers mindset.
“Before the trip, there’s more stress that comes with planning, packing, and trying to get everything that needs to be done. After the trip, I feel more appreciative of my regular day to day life,” Hernandez said.
Hernandez said that a trip can make a change to his mental health. Traveling brings an adventurous feeling to life and is a refreshing change from the busy schedules of life, even if it does bring some stress into the picture.
While these stresses may exist in the leadup to the vacation, Whitver said that studies show that the benefits of traveling greatly outweigh the drawbacks. A vacation may be just what students need to rest and prepare for the upcoming school year.
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Top right: Blue skies over Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park.
Bottom left: A photo from the Schwabacher Landing hike in Grand Teton National Park.
Bottom right: Waves crashing off the rocks at Shore Acres State Park in Oregon.
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Top left: A sunset at Sunset Bay, Oregon.
middle: The Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, Oregon.
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Madison Whitver, una profesional de la salud mental que trabaja en el centro de orientación y servicios psicológicos de la universidad Weber State, recuerda que sus vacaciones más relajantes fueron su visita a Jamaica cuando cumplío 16 años.
Recordó conocer a nuevas personas, experimentar una nueva cultura y soltar a aguas limpias durante una fiesta en la playa para niños.
“Creo que esas vacaciones ayudaron a mi familia a reconectar el uno al otro, a pesar de que fue años atrás”, dijo Whitver.
Su experiencia, como la de muchos otros, ilumina el hecho de que viajar para las vacaciones tiene varios efectos beneficiosos.
“Viajar puede ser muy beneficioso para la salud mental”, dijo Whitver. “Lo que típicamente pasa es que los americanos no usan sus horas de vacaciones, así que pasan más tiempo en el trabajo, lo que usualmente aumenta el nivel de estrés”.
“Whitver dijo que viajar da muchos beneficios de salud. A través de reducir el estrés, los viajeros pueden experimentar menos riesgo de un infarto o de enfermedad del corazón. También pueden tener más felicidad y mejor calidad de sueño y también mejores relaciones con otros. Adicionalmente, planear las vacaciones puede aumentar la felicidad durante las ocho semanas antes de las vacaciones.
Viajeros también pueden regresar con mejor cognición y pensamiento más rápido debido a niveles de estrés reducidos, dijo Whitver.
Sin embargo, con el estrés único que viene con la escuela y el trabajo, puede parecer que reducir el estrés es más fácil de decir que hacer. Este es el caso para Abbie Jones, graduada reciente de la psicología y desarrollo infantil.
“Ahora siento que son buenas. Las espero. Son descanso del trabajo”, dijo Jones sobre las vacaciones. “Mientras que estaba en la escuela, casi las temía porque son estresantes como estudiante, diría. argumentaba que o estoy en una posición buena con la tarea y la hago antes o estoy preocupada durante las vacaciones enteras”.
Whitver dijo que la mejor manera de maximizar los beneficios de salud mental de esos viajes es esforzarse en mantener el enfoque en
A picture off the promenade at Seaside, Oregon.
el momento. Los viajeros necesitan dejar esas preocupaciones en la casa tanto como sea posible. La meta es estar presente intencionadamente.
“Guardar las redes sociales, los celulares y el correo electrónico del trabajo – a menos que sea necesario – verdaderamente ayuda a enfocar en el momento para absorber todos los beneficios”, dijo Whitver.
Jones explicó que durante un viaje, el cerebro absorbe y procesa mucha nueva información. Nuevas caras y paisajes causan rafagas neuroquímicas y crean dopamina, la hormona que hace que nos sentimos buenos. Esa inundación de información provee una distracción para los estudiantes de lo que pase en la casa.
“Necesitan algo nuevo para procesar. Necesitan algo fresco en la mente. Necesitan explorar y quitarse del ciclo que es la vida estudiantil”, dijo Jones.
Viajar de por sí puede causar preocupaciones, como el aeropuerto, pero Whitver dijo que hay medidas que los viajeros pueden tomar para mejorar el proceso. Llevar un refrigerio favorito, viajar con alguien, llegar al aeropuerto temprano y tener una rutina fija pueden ayudar.
“Una de las cosas que me gusta sugerir es siempre llevar o algo para cubrir los ojos o auriculares con cancelación del ruido cuando uno esté seguro y cómodo. Emparejarlo con respiraciones profundas o simplemente respiración con la concienciación dentro del aeropuerto de verdad puede reducir el nivel de ansiedad”, dijo Whitver.
Cuando se trata de el viaje internacional puede haber aún más capas de estrés de navegar para los estudiantes. Con el cambio de cultura y tradición, visitar otros países puede llevar más desafíos para los visitantes extranjeros. Lexie Andrew, graduada reciente de periodismo multimedia de Weber State tiene esta perspectiva sobre viajar internacionalmente.
“Los viajes internacionales, aunque me encantan, me dan un poco de estrés, especialmente si hay vuelos de conexión. Cada aeropuerto
es tan diferente y la aduana dura tantísimo y hay un millón de interrupciones que me hace preocupar si llego a tiempo al próximo vuelo”, dijo Andrew.
Andrew recuerda que sus vacaciones más relajantes fueron en un crucero con la familia durante el receso de primavera. Fue la primera vez que Andrew no llevaba su portátil ni tarea en las vacaciones. No tener que preocuparse de la escuela ni el trabajo le dio la oportunidad de vivir en el momento y disfrutar pasar tiempo con su familia.
Los viajes dan a los estudiantes la oportunidad de quitarse de las actividades diarias de la vida, experimentar nuevos lugares y tener experiencias revelatorias sobre estilos de vida distintos.
“Viajar me hace sentir como estoy viva. Es fuera de la rutina normal de la vida. Puedo ver nuevos lugares, experimentar nuevas cosas y conocer nuevas personas. Aun si es un viaje pequeñísimo como al lago Bear, a un lugar en que básicamente crecí, o en un nuevo país en que nunca he estado”, dijo Andrew.
Cuando se trata de los viajes, Andrew prefiere viajar por avión, pero por otro lado, Daniel Hernandez, estudiante de la enfermería de Davis Tech, prefiere viajar en automóvil. Hernandez siente que hay más libertad con los planes del viaje cuando va por la calle.
Para muchos, la etapa de preparación para un viaje puede ser el aspecto más estresante de viajar. Con todos los posibles destinos distintos de un viaje y la necesidad de tener una lista mental de lo que se necesite empacar, las semanas o meses de planificación pueden cobrar un precio de la mente de un viajero.
“Antes del viaje hay un abundancia de estrés que viene con planear, empacar e intentar cumplir todos los pasos requeridos. Después del viaje, me siento más apreciativo en mi vida diaria regular”, dijo Hernandez.
Él dijo que un viaje que efectuar un cambio de su salud mental. Viajar lleva un sentimiento de aventura
a la vida y es un cambio refrescante del horario ocupado de la vida, aunque lleve un poco de estrés consigo. Aunque este estrés existe en el periodo antes de las vacaciones,
Whitver dijo que las estudias enseñan que los beneficios de viajar pesan enormemente más que las desventajas. Unas vacaciones pueden ser exactamente lo que los estudiantes necesitan para recuperarse y prepararse para el año escolar venidero.
The iconic Chicago Theatre marquee.
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DIPLO HEADLINES LATEST OGDEN TWILIGHT CONCERT
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Ogden City Amphitheater turned into a rave for all ages on the night of July 6 in the latest installment of the summer Twilight Concert Series. For the ninth year in a row, this summer concert series has been bringing in musicians from around the nation. This year, they decided to branch out internationally as they searched the globe for the best. Diplo, Gioli and Assia, and Sootah fit the bill.
In the early evening, there were about 100 people in and around the concert area. The security gathered at the entrances and were focused on ensuring a safe environment for concertgoers and artists alike. The crowd loosely hung around, going from booth to booth or observing the screen up on stage. Road crews and event staff slowly gathered and positioned equipment in the center, adding tables, work benches and bottled water. The booth vendors offered delights such as Lucky Slice pizza and iced coffee from The Wasatch Brewing Company.
“We love coming out here,” Allie Ray, a worker from the World’s Best Corndogs,
said. “It’s a blast and everyone is so nice and fun to help out.”
The Twilight Concert offered a beer garden with seating as well as two large beer areas for the alcohol-friendly crowd. Most everyone had a can or a cup of something in their hands. Security guards would also pass out water to anyone looking dehydrated.
An hour and a half after gates opened, Sootah, a DJ pair from Salt Lake City, broke the background mix with their live sounds. Sootah makes techno/house music which fuses elements of tech, bass and traditional house beats. Cody, the producer and the duo’s electrifying vocalist, and Brandon, who contributed the thick beats and dance floor ambience, forged an instant and distinguished presence. The crowd filled with head nods and hand waves as the music filled the venue.
The VIP section, made up of bleacher-seating, also contained a small area for standing next to the separation gate between the DJs offstage and the hungry crowd beyond. For a while, there was still room to walk around the entire venue, but this condition would not last. At the end of the first act, a smooth transition took place
for the next DJ pair.
For Gioli and Assia, playing music in a beautiful landscape is no new thing. These two travel all over the world to record and play. Assia’s vocals transcended the moment and transported the crowd to a ripe piece of heaven on earth. Gioli brings the beats to match the sound of Assia’s voice with her signature custom-made hand pan (drum), and the two collide to create an amazing blend of electro-pop techno beats. These two artists used their instruments as brushes, painting their sound over and through the amphitheater. By the time Gioli and Assia were halfway through their performance, the crowd had swollen to the size of around 500. People were hot but very happy to be in attendance.
The Twilight Concert Series is the place to be on summer nights in Ogden. People came dressed to party, decked out from hair to toe in bright colors and elaborate patterns. Some concertgoers wore full costumes, dressing as fairies or angels. Others were prancing dancers, far out at the edge of the crowd who had long pieces of rainbow fabric affixed to hand fans that blended perfectly with the evening’s
colorful vibe. The dancers moved around free as wild birds. And just like that, Gioli and Assia were tip-toeing off stage as Diplo took over.
The stage ignited when Diplo appeared. Diplo is a DJ who loves to mix house and techno tunes to make fun beats. Diplo is a Grammy-winning powerhouse who does not mess around when it’s showtime. He works hard on stage to bring music people want and love. He’s known for such hits as “Where Are You Now?” featuring Justin Bieber.
“This is where everyone is in Ogden and where everyone comes together. It’s the best way to see the people I know and catch up.” Mary Noorda, an attendee, said. “I’m so proud that I live here, and this is my community, and I am a part of this!”
The next Ogden Twilight Concert is scheduled for Aug. 8 with Killer Mike & The Mighty Midnight Revival with Hippo Campus supporting. Tickets for this show are $15. For more information on the Ogden Twilight Concert Series, visit ogdentwilight.com.
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BOTTOM LEFT: Seated audience enjoying the evening’s
BOTTOM RIGHT: A dancer waving a rainbow flag during Gioli and Assia’s set.
TOP LEFT: Crowds sitting in the grass at Ogden Amphitheater.
TOP RIGHT: Sootah during their performance at Ogden Twilight.
concert.
U.S. CRASHES OUT AT COPA AMÉRICA 2024
By BRAYSON BROWN Reporter
The United States men’s national soccer team was eliminated from Copa América 2024 group play. They became the first host nation in the tournament’s history to be knocked out in the group stage.
The United States came into the tournament as the No. 11-ranked team in the world. Despite all the hype and praise given to the team, their performance was lackluster and disappointing. The U.S. won game one of the group stages versus Bolivia (2–0), showing their attacking dominance early.
As the second game rolled around going
for offsides.
Then, in just the 18th minute of the game, United States forward Timothy Weah was seen striking a Panama defender in the head, which resulted in Weah receiving a straight red card and getting kicked out for the remainder of the game. The entire game plan had to change for the United States. Being down a man versus a team that knows how to agitate you was going to be difficult. But for the No. 11-ranked team in the world, they had to find a way to get things done.
Four minutes later they answered the call with striker Folarin Balogun scoring a beautiful shot from the left outside the 18-yard box, hitting the far post and going in.
The United States then took their foot off the gas and let Panama control the game. César Blackman scored four minutes later for
Panama to tie up the game. The game was possessed by Panama for 73.6% and outshot the USA (13–6). Panama kept knocking and finally got an answer in the 83rd minute to take the lead and win the game. To survive the group stage, the United States would have to win their final game against one of the tournament favorites in Uruguay.
This was it — it was do or die for this United States team. This was their time to shine and show that they can compete with the best in the world. The United States came to play; not only were they going up against Uruguay, but they were going up against an inexperienced referee. In the 32rd minute, United States defender Chris Richards committed a foul resulting in a yellow card. The ref stopped the play to hand out the yellow card but while doing that, Uruguay started play on their own
and had their breakaway shot saved by goalkeeper Matt Turner.
The entire stadium was in a ruckus. Players, coaches and fans were furious over the referee allowing that to happen when the play was deliberately stopped. Then in the 66th minute, Uruguay had a free kick which resulted in a goal to take the lead. Yet again, another controversial decision was called by the referee with one of Uruguay’s players being in an offside position for the goal.
The United States fought tooth and nail but came up short, resulting in a (1–0) loss and their elimination from the tournament on home soil. The men’s national team will now decide whether to keep or fire coach Greg Berhalter for the poor tournament performance.
Colombia’s midfielder #6 Richard Rios (second R) celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Colombia’s midfielder #8 Jorge Carrascal (C) and Colombia’s defender #17 Johan Mojica (L) as USA’s goalkeeper #01 Matt Turner (R) looks on during the international friendly football match between the USA and Colombia at Commanders Field in Greater Landover, Maryland, on June 8.
WINSTON REID JOINS THE CLEVELAND BROWNS
By COLLYN COWLES Editor
Former Weber State linebacker Winston Reid is set to make his mark in the NFL. The Cleveland Browns signed Reid as an undrafted free agent shortly after the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Reid, an All-American linebacker from Copper Hills High School in West Jordan, had an impressive college career as a Wildcat. He ranks second all-time in career solo tackles at Weber State with 170 and tied for first in forced fumbles with nine. His journey to the NFL is a testament to his hard work and determination.
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start. After redshirting his freshman year, he played in all 11 games as a sophomore, recording 36 total tackles, three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. His junior year saw him explode onto the scene with 112 total tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles, and four sacks, earning him First Team All-Big Sky Conference honors and a spot on the FCS All-American Team.
In his senior year, Reid led the conference with 118 total tackles, adding 1.5 sacks and two forced fumbles to his impressive stats, and again received First Team All-Big Sky Conference and FCS All-American honors.
Reid’s Pro Day results highlight his athleticism: a 4.61 40-yard dash, 33 reps on the 225-pound bench press, and a 10-foot broad
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jump. These numbers, coupled with his college performance, suggest he has the physical tools and football IQ to succeed at the professional level.
Cleveland Browns fans have much to look forward to with Reid. At 25 years old, he’s older than most rookies but brings a wealth of experience and leadership. He’s a high-IQ player known for his ability to diagnose plays and his extensive special teams experience. With 230 tackles over his final two college seasons, Reid is a proven defender with the potential to develop into an every-down player in the NFL.
Reid will compete for a spot on the Browns’ roster, joining a linebacker group that includes Jordan Hicks, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, and others. His versatility and productivity
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make him a strong candidate to contribute on special teams and potentially carve out a pivotal role on defense.
Reid’s journey from a walk-on at Weber State to an NFL hopeful is a story of perseverance and dedication. As he looks to join former Wildcats like Taron Johnson (Buffalo Bills) and Rashid Shaheed (New Orleans Saints) in the NFL, Reid has already made Wildcat fans proud.
The Weber State football team announced Reid’s signing via social media, celebrating his achievement and the continuation of his football journey. As the Browns prepare for the upcoming season, Reid will be a player to watch in training camp and beyond.
