The Signpost: Climate Craftsmanship

2 | thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022 DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS? 1. Who is the UK’s new Prime Minister? A. Boris Johnson B. Ed Davey C. Liz Truss D. Margaret Thatcher 2. What animal is currently the most critically endangered? A. Vaquita B. Great white sharks C. Bornean Orangutan D. African forest elephant 3. Who is conﬁrmed to act as Harley Quinn in the new Joker movie that is set to premier in 2024? A. Jennifer Lawrence B. Lady Gaga C. Brittney Spears D. Margot Robbie 4. Which app has made its return to the Google Play Store after being suspended for the use of inciting violence at the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection? A. Parler B. Truth Social C. Rumble D. Gab 5. Where is the new Utah Department of Transportation gondola going to be located? A. Downtown Ogden B. Big Cottonwood Canyon C. West Valley D. Little Cottonwood Canyon

Rider

6208-0721 DENTAL Insurance If you’ve put off dental care, it’s easy to get back on track. Call Physicians Mutual Insurance Company now for inexpensive dental insurance. Get help paying for the dental care you need. Getting back to the dentist couldn’t be easier! CALL TODAY 1-888-919-4729Dental50Plus.com/utah ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS ON PAGE 15

Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating (in GA: Designated) Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). kinds: B438, B439 (GA: B439B). By BREANNA HART Editor-in-Cheif

Certificate

Get your FREE Information Kit

By LUCAS MOORE Section Editor

You can get your WILDCARD at WSU Davis! D2 262 l Davis Student Services weber.edu/wildcard Did you know? ARE YOU ? Find free health weber.edu/StudentAffairs/healthy.htmlresources:

By COBY CRISLER Reporter

Plastic dinosaurs, soldiers and a tiny chair sit on top of a barrel. This piece of art is called “Dawn of the Antrhopocene.”

A piece titled “Umbrellas as Agitprop” show cases three umbrellas with pH dye to indicate acid rain and two more umbrellas with Kevlar paint to show support for Hong Kong’s Um brellaOtherRevolution.piecesare shown on public display elsewhere, such as the SRO Bedframe Tree Guards, which emphasizes repurposing items rather than throwing them away by using re shaped cast-iron bed frames to help guard newly-planted trees grow safely in the streets of Seattle. Simpson describes the bed frames as a “poetic utility” and being “… steeped in this kind of a shaggy dog story.” When asked how he began his journey in art, Simpson said he “… never knows when we get into it, but it is wired in us.” What drove him to continue making art was rising environmental concerns and wanting to help bring a call to action.

Constructs for the Anthropocene is the new exhibit in the Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gal lery. The artist, Buster Simpson, describes it as “… a compilation of studio public art projects addressing some of the prime concerns of cli mateButdisruption.”whatexactly is the Anthropocene? The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes it as “the period of time during which human ac tivities have had an environmental impact on the Earth regarded as constituting a distinct geological age.” The exhibit reflects this large theme, with objects of human design being reconstruct ed and repurposed to provide a new artistic meaning of how people can better affect their environment.

“Float with Three Chairs,” surrounded by other works of art done by Buster Simpson.

4 | thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022

CAMARENAKENNEDY | SignpostThe

CAMARENAKENNEDY | SignpostThe CAMARENAKENNEDY | SignpostThe

“Witness Tree Reliquaries,” made of glass and photographs.

In regards to one piece titled “Thalia & Mel pomene,” Bates said “… holding trash will just create microplastics.”

thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022 | 5

Cairo Murphy, a graduate of Business ad ministration, commented on how the pieces were very modern, and not feeling very tradi tional in their construction. When asked about the topic of the pieces being tied through climate disruption and a call for ecological action, both Davies and Murphy found that the exhibit perfectly rep resented the importance of artists in society.

The aforementioned piece shows wooden frames around different plastic containers.

A wide variety of impressions was present at the gallery’s opening reception. Sarah Da vies, a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts, admired the pieces and how they utilized and often repurposed different materials.

Bates also found that the comments of bet tering the environment and the Anthropocene as poetic weren’t really representative of the people involved. Instead, humans themselves make calls-to-action poetic. The exhibit will remain in the gallery until Nov. 5, with Buster Simpson returning to give an artist lecture on Oct. 18. Share this story at thesignpostwsu.com

“When the Tide if Out the Table is Set,” done by artist Buster Simpson.

“It is important as artists to share their voice,” Davies said, calling artists a kind of “spokes-person” to demonstrate how Simp son is able to call attention to the environment and humans’ impact on it through his work.

STAKERSARA SignpostThe STAKERSARA SignpostThe

Brendan Bates, computer engineering ma jor, found himself at an internal conflict with Simpson’s work. While still enjoying some of the pieces on display, he felt that others con tradicted the message of the exhibit.

CAMARENAKENNEDY

Art piece known as ‘Corner Construct’. This piece includes black and white photos, along with a crow bar and other materials hanging from wire.

| SignpostThe

‘Migration Blockade’ is a photograph displayed with solar panels, diffraction grating, and other materials.

STAKERSARA SignpostThe STAKERSARA SignpostThe CAMARENAKENNEDY SignpostThe

Construcciones para el Antropoceno es la nueva exposición de la Galería Mary Eliza beth Dee Shaw. El artista, Buster Simpson, la describe como “... una recopilación de proyec tos de arte público de estudio que abordan algunas de las principales preocupaciones del trastorno climático”. ¿Pero qué es exactamente el Antropoceno? El diccionario Merriam-Webster lo describe como “el periodo de tiempo durante el cual las actividades humanas han tenido un im pacto medioambiental en la Tierra consider ado como una edad geológica distinta”.

Una pieza titulada “Umbrellas as Agitprop” muestra tres paraguas con tinte de pH para indicar la lluvia ácida y otros dos paraguas con pintura de Kevlar para mostrar el apoyo a la Revolución de los Paraguas de Hong Kong. Otras piezas se exponen al público en otros lugares, como el SRO Bedframe Tree Guards, que hace hincapié en la reutilización de ob COBY CRISLER Reportero

Art piece known as ‘Stick with Point,’ which displays an army helmet with joy sticks coming out of the top in a mohawk fashion.

POR MARIANA LOPEZ-LURITTA Traductor

POR

La exposición refleja este gran tema, con objetos de diseño humano reconstruidos y reutilizados para proporcionar un nuevo significado artístico de cómo pueden afectar mejor a su entorno.

6 | thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022

Art piece ‘Voxel Frog Project’ is made of three stacked boxed with prints of voxel frog. (Sara Staker/ The Signpost) Made out of plastic, glass, wood and aluminum, this piece of art is known as “Trinity.” (Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Cuando se le preguntó cómo empezó su andadura en el arte, Simpson dijo que “... nunca se sabe cuándo nos metemos en ello, pero está conectado en nosotros”. Lo que le impulsó a seguir haciendo arte fue la creci ente preocupación por el medio ambiente y el deseo de ayudar a hacer una llamada a la acción.Una gran variedad de impresiones estuvo presente en la recepción de apertura de la galería. Sarah Davies, estudiante de tercer año de la licenciatura en Bellas Artes, admiró las obras y la forma en que utilizaban y a menudo reutilizaban diferentes materiales.

Cairo Murphy, licenciado en Adminis tración de Empresas, comentó que las piezas eran muy modernas y no parecían muy tradi cionales en su construcción.

Cuando se les preguntó sobre el tema de las piezas vinculadas a la alteración del cli ma y un llamamiento a la acción ecológica, tanto Davies como Murphy consideraron que la exposición representaba perfectamente la importancia de los artistas en la sociedad. “Es importante que los artistas compartan su voz”, dijo Davies, calificando a los artistas como una especie de “portavoces” para dem ostrar cómo Simpson es capaz de llamar la atención sobre el medio ambiente y el impac to de los humanos en él a través de su obra.

STAKERSARA SignpostThe STAKERSARA SignpostThe

thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022 | 7 jetos en lugar de tirarlos, utilizando marcos de cama de hierro fundido remodelados para ayudar a proteger los árboles recién planta dos que crecen de forma segura en las calles de Seattle. Simpson describe los armazones de las camas como una “utilidad poética” y estar “... impregnados de esta especie de his toria de perros callejeros”.

Brendan Bates, estudiante de ingeniería informática, se encontró en un conflicto in terno con la obra de Simpson. Aunque dis frutaba de algunas de las obras expuestas, sentía que otras contradecían el mensaje de la exposición.Enrelación con una pieza titulada “Thalia & Melpomene”, Bates dijo “... guardar la basu ra sólo creará microplásticos”. La citada pieza muestra marcos de madera alrededor de dif erentes contenedores de plástico. Bates también descubrió que los comen tarios sobre la mejora del medio ambiente y el Antropoceno como algo poético no eran realmente representativos de las personas implicadas. En cambio, los propios seres hu manos hacen que las llamadas a la acción sean poéticas. La exposición permanecerá en la galería hasta el 5 de noviembre, y Buster Simpson volverá para dar una conferencia artística el 18 de octubre.

Share this story at thesignpostwsu.com

Art piece called ‘Finial’. This piece displays an aeronautical nose cone with anodized aluminium finials screwed in. ‘White Shovel’ is a hand-painted white shovel with drawings.

What looked to be Weber State Universi ty’s destination to lose early in the year, the 2021-22 Big Sky conference men’s basketball season came down to a close four-way race. Following Montana’s dramatic win, it’s time to look at things to consider next season.

Weaknesses: As stated previously, this team has multiple unknowns. Guard Junior Ballard is the only senior on the team and he didn’t play for the Wildcats last season. There’s no reason to doubt this team’s ability to create a great system, but it’s possible that Weber State is built more for 2023-24.

Strengths: After a horrendous four-game losing streak, the Eagles tore up the Big Sky and struck fear into the hearts of the high-seeded teams. The most popular sleeper pick from last season, Eastern Washington By SIMON MORTENSEN Asst. Section Editor

Weaknesses: Kountz and guard Matt John son II are both back for another run as grad uate students. The Bears are stacked in the backcourt, but it’s their frontcourt that makes games against Montana State and Weber State challenging. Although Northern Colo rado beat both teams once each last season, the matchups were extremely close. This team needs an All-Big Sky caliber big man.

Weaknesses: This is a team with a few sta tistical weaknesses. Their defense is phenom enal, but their offense struggles, only aver aging 72 points per game. Despite holding teams to low scores, the Grizzlies averaged the least amount of rebounds per game. This is a team that needs to capitalize on posses sions and fast-break opportunities. Eastern Washington University

Montana State University

Strengths: Last season, Montana State took home the Big Sky title and it’s hard to doubt their chances of repeating. Big Sky MVP Ju brile Belo is back for his senior season along with a majority of their title-winning team. What made the Bobcats strong last season was their good offense and phenomenal de fense. Montana State had the best win-mar gin of anyone in the conference, something that experienced coach Danny Sprinkle will look to replicate.

Weaknesses: As bullet-proof as this team looks, there are a few players the Bobcats will miss. All-Big Sky first team member Xavier Bishop and All-Big Sky honorable mention Amin Adamu will not return to the lineup. Bishop played a key role in facilitating last season’s offense, averaging 13.9 points per game. Belo will need smart replacements at the guard position to repeat his successful previous season.

Strengths: Forward Dillon Jones gives this team a lot of stability, along with players like Alex Tew and Dyson Koehler who showed phe nomenal growth last season. Weber State also loaded up on new talent in Keith Dinwiddie Jr., Louie Jordan and JJ Louden. This team is young and talented enough to pose a dynasty threat if developed correctly.

Weber State University The Wildcats are the most difficult team to predict in the conference. Weber State lost AllBig Sky members like Koby McEwen and Seik ou-Sisoho Jawara along with two powerful big men in Dontae Bassett and JJ Overton. But those losses pale in comparison to the loss of the dean of Big Sky basketball. After Randy Rahe’s 15-year tenure, his longtime assistant Eric Duft now has the reins.

University of Northern Colorado

University of Montana Strengths: Coach Travis Decuire’s roster was designed to force close contests last sea son. With statistically the best defense in the league, the Grizzlies were only behind Mon tana State in scoring margin. All-Big Sky sec ond team forward Josh Bannan is back for his junior season, giving Montana an advantage in starting the season strong with stars who know the team’s system.

Strengths: After hitting a few rough patches and losing streaks last season, the Bears peak ed at the perfect time to provide them with an exceptional playoff spot. Northern Colorado was just shy of taking home the Big Sky title last season and their chances of reaching that title game this year are high. Many felt that graduate-student guard Daylen Kountz was the rightful Big Sky MVP last season after leading the conference in scoring. Back for another run with a solid lineup, it’s easy to categorize this team as contenders.

Weaknesses: The Eagles offense made this team tough to match up against last season, but losing All-Big Sky third team member Linton Acliese III and Rylan Bergersen could pose challenges for Eastern Washington. This is also a team that needs to remedy their struggles on defense after finishing as the most overall scored-on team in the Big Sky last season.

Portland State University Strengths: It’s not uncommon for a young team to finish .500 overall like Portland State did last season.That said, this team won big games last year, sweeping Northern Colora do and beating Weber State. Coach Jase Co burn’s lineup was unpredictable last season, but coming back with a better knowledge of the team’s system, the Vikings may be the new sleepers in the Big Sky.

Sacramento State University Strengths: When bringing up Sacramen to State last season, it was impossible not to bring up Bryce Fowler. Despite being the third highest-scoring player in the Big Sky, Fowler’s offense wasn’t able to outshine the Hornet’s efforts on defense. Coach David Patrick has developed a defense that’s able to compete with the likes of Montana State and Weber State, something that can be carried on to this season.

Weaknesses: Out of all the teams in the Big Sky, Portland State was 6th in both offensive and defensive efficiency last season. They’re good on both sides of the court, but not great at either. What could help is some effi cient 3-point shooting, something the team struggled with last season. A strong presence around the perimeter could be exactly what this team needs to create a more comfortable scoring margin.

The Bengals don’t have many wins to look at, but what they do have is fairly interesting. Strengths: Idaho State beat the likes of Montana and Northern Colorado last sea son. Their decent defense was able to pull their struggling offense to victories in certain games. Coach Ryan Looney’s roster has seven freshmen, but also plenty of returners who’ve had experience in his system. Expect center Kolby Lee to be a contender for Big Sky New comer of the Year. Weaknesses: It’s hard to point out the strengths of a team who finished at the bot tom in win margin. Idaho State doesn’t shoot or defend shots proficiently. If Lee pans out, it might be a good idea to run the offense through him and defend the three more closely. Idaho State might have what it takes to win, but they need to keep scores low.

Strengths: The Lumberjacks had a mid-tier defense last year in stopping field goals. They were also able to shoot from well beyond the arc. Northern Arizona’s may not be title con tenders yet, but they could be on their way if they’re able to create an effective system.

Northern Arizona University

thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022 | 9 finished 1 point away from an upset against Northern Colorado. Breakout guard Steele Venters is returning after receiving All-Big Sky second team honors last season, giving Eastern Washington a chance to replicate last year’s explosive offense.

University of Idaho

JOHNSONCAMRYN SignpostThe

Idaho State University

Weaknesses: As previously stated, this team had a poor offense and a dreadful defense last season. The Vandals had the second worst margin of any team in the Big Sky. When they win, it’s usually a close game, but when they lose, they get nearly blown out. It’s a fixer-up per of a team, and it could take a while to see progress in this team’s development.

Strengths: Although the Vandals were a weaker team in the conference last season, they hit it big on a three-game win streak against Weber State, Montana, and Eastern Washington. It’s easy to look at Idaho’s poor offense and dreadful defense, but this team feels more like a fixer-upper than a hope less mess. For example, Idaho plays a great 3-point game, and they’re decent when it comes to rebounds. If Coach Zac Claus plays his cards right this season, he’s potentially made a Big Sky sleeper.

Weaknesses: It’s baffling to hear that even with Fowler averaging 19 points per game, the Hornets struggled on offense. Losing Fowler is the worst thing that’s happened to this team. The Hornets might not be able to replace Fowler so quickly, so they may need to develop a more aggressive post-game that leads to high-percentage shots inside the arc along with free-throws, something they got the least of last season.

Weaknesses: Northern Arizona finished in the bottom three in offensive efficiency, defensive efficiency and margin. This weak ness shined through as they placed at the very bottom of those categories. They were far from being a .500 team last year and there’s a good chance they don’t develop into one this season.Weber State will start their in-conference season at home against Northern Colorado on Dec. 29.

Seikou Sisoho Jawara drives down the court to score for Weber State. Share this story at thesignpostwsu.com

Weber State women’s soccer team had their first victory of the season Sept. 4, beating the UC Riverside Highlanders 2–1 in Riverside. The Wildcats came out strong in the first half, playing lock-down defense and shutting the Highlanders out. During their defensive stretch, Samantha Kearns scored the first goal for the Wildcats, the goal was assisted by Morgan Furmaniak and Grace Kirby.

10 | thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022

Throughout the half, there was a lot of backand-forth. Looking for an answer, Wildcats forward/ midﬁelder Gentry Gibson later scored the next goal for Weber State, making it 2–0 going into halftime.

childHOURLYcare where children discover, explore & grow Need child care while you are in class or partaking in academic events? Get low-cost hourly child care for children 2-9 years old. Find more information and apply at: weber.edu/nontrad/childcare.html Share this story at thesignpostwsu.com

The Highlanders scored early going into the second half after a goal from forward Leyna Wood upped the score 2–1. For the rest of the game, both teams played lock-down defense, with no one scoring with the remaining time left. In the second half, Weber State committed eight fouls while UC Riverside committed six. Each team combined for five saves, with one from the Wildcats and the rest from the highlanders. There were a total of three yellow cards throughout the game. “It was a good win, and it was good to score some goals in progress in the right direction,” Yira Yoggerst said. So far this season, the Wildcats have had 12 goals scored on them throughout a five-game stretch, with their record now being 1–4. The Wildcats play their next game on Sept. 8 against the University of the Pacific, where they hope to continue the momentum from their first win. CENTER

“You can tell we were there for each other,” Olivia Tucker said. “All around, even the people on the sideline, we were all encouraging each other, and it was just communication in all aspects you would want on the ﬁeld.” Weber State had four fouls, and UC Riverside had nine fouls ending the ﬁrst half. The defensive energy continued in the second half, with more fouls being committed.

Get great leadership experience working in the computer labs! We o er leadership paths to excel your skills and increase your pay. Apply Here NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT

Sadie Noble joins her teammates on the ﬁeld in a photo taken during a game in 2019.

LEWISROBERT | SignpostThe

By RAYSHAUN BAKER-LYNCH Reporter

The Wildcats will travel to Logan, Utah, next week to face off against Utah State University on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.

Unfortunately, Williams didn’t have the chance to make a first impression on the field during his debut season as a Wildcat. An ACL injury in fall training camp stopped him from playing until the shortened Spring 2021 season, where he played five games on Weber State’s road to their fourth-straight Big Sky title.During that season, Williams made All-Big Sky honors, recording three forced-fumbles and recovering two. Williams also had 28 solo tackles that season along with an interception. However, his run was cut short by another ACL injury during the final game of the season.

“Personally, for me, I would say maybe Portland State because that was the game that maybe got us out of the playoffs last year,” Williams said when discussing anticipated matchups. “I want to know every week and just focus on the team ahead.”

By SIMON MORTENSEN Asst. Desk Editor Share this story at thesignpostwsu.com Safety position, Desmond Williams. WSU Football team practicing before their 2022 season starts.

thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022 | 11 support GETCONFIDENTIALSafe@WeberAdvocacyServicesprovidesconfidentialsupportforsurvivorsneedinghelpinanyaspectoflifeimpactedbysexualassault,sexualharassment,domesticordatingviolenceandstalking. 801-626-6090 | SU safeatweber@weber.edu323 WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

“When I ﬁrst got here, guys embraced me really well,” Williams said. “It wasn’t hard at all getting right in with coaches.”

AthleticsStateWeberUniversitStateWeber

With a new offensive coordinator and multiple freshmen, many pieces of the Weber State University football team have changed since last season. However, Wildcat fans may recognize senior safety Desmond Williams on the current roster, who’s lacing up this season as a captain. “Coming here first in 2019, I’m always told I’ve had a leader role,” Williams said. “It was just a part of my personality really. Just being an out-speaking guy and just trying to help others around me as well.” Playing for Boise State University first, Williams tried to find an opportunity to get more playing time. Former Wildcat quarterback Jake Constantine knew Williams well from their days at Boise State and persuaded him to take a look at Ogden.

Weber State won their season-opener against Western Oregon 41–5 at Stewart Stadium. Although Williams says the team takes games week-by-week, he said he’s looking forward to a conference rivalry later this year.

“It’s just been a part of my journey,” Williams said about injuries. “I just kind of embrace it now and just know that it happened for a reason and it made me not only the player I am today, but also the man that I am today.”Williams returned to the field during his junior year, playing the last six games of the season. During that time, he recorded a season-high 11 tackles against Portland State and returned a 65-yard interception for a touchdown during the final game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado. Despite some memorable performances by Williams last season, the Wildcats struggled to achieve their success from their prior title runs. Weber State finished the season with a 1–4 record at home and a 6-5 record overall.

“We know our record last year at home was not ideal,” Williams said. “It’s a goal to win every home game, so that will be a focus: to win at home and go undefeated at home.”

Weber State University’s Ashlynn Power, Dani Nay and Cayton White cheering after scoring a point for their team.

By CAYDEN TREASURE Reporter

With seven of the last eight Rebel points com ing from errors, they claimed a 2–1 set lead going into the fourth set. The fourth set was as intense as it gets early on, neither team claiming a two-point lead until the Rebels jumped to a 9–7 lead. It wasn’t until the Rebels took an eventual 19–16 lead that there was a three-point difference between the teams. The Wildcats didn’t go out without a fight though, claiming four points in a row to bring the score within one, but it was too little too late as a service error gave the Rebels their 25th point, set and match win, 3–1. Makayla Sorenson and Kate Standifird led the Wildcats in digs with 13 apiece. Standifird also led the team with six block assists and 35 assists. Three Wildcats tied for the most kills, with Dani Richins, Emma Magnum and Saane Katoa all finishing with 10. The biggest sta tistical difference between UNLV and Weber State came from their attack percentage, with the Rebels getting 13 more kills on only six more attempts.

The Rebels invited the Wildcats, St. John’s University and the University of Miami.

The second set was Rebel-dominated early, opening up a nine-point lead on the Wildcats, 20–11. Weber was able to crawl back into it, outscoring the rebels 9–4 to bring it within five points, but a clean kill from UNLV’s Chloe Thomas secured the second set for the Rebels, 25–20.TheWildcats and Rebels battled to a 25–25 deuce in the third set before back-to-back er rors against Weber State deflated the ‘Cats.

Weber State University’s volleyball team faced off in the Rebel Classic over Labor Day Weekend, a 4-team invitational tournament hosted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

12 | thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022

CAMARENAKENNEDY | SignpostThe

The Wildcats began the tournament against the Rebels on Sept. 1. Weber State started the first set claiming the first four points, includ ing an ace from Macy Sumrall. The Rebels would bring it back to a 10–7 score, but an emphatic spike from Wildcat Ashley Gneiting started off a big run for Weber, as they eventu ally won the first set 25–17.

The third and fourth sets were all about Miami. The third set included Miami securing and holding a 10-point lead for a 25–15 win. The fourth and final set was closer, but still ended with a seven-point victory for Miami with 25–18. Volleyball’s road trip continues into Califor nia with a match against UC Irvine on Sept. 8. Share this story at thesignpostwsu.com Weber State Wildcats play Utah Valley Wolverines in volleyball game in the fall of 2021.

In the first set, the Hurricanes started off with a bang, scoring the first six points and continuing on to a 10-4 lead. The Wildcats chipped away at the Hur ricanes’ lead and eventually took a 15–14 lead with an attack error on the Miami side. The lead didn’t last long, as the Hurricanes roared back with five straight points, opening up what became an insurmountable lead as Miami took set one. A back-and-forth second set had the teams tied at 15 apiece, but between a few Miami service errors and four kills of their own, the Wildcats took set two over the Hurricanes 25–23, the first set loss of the year for Miami.

In the third set, the Red Storm raged back, hitting into 14 kills and two aces en route to a 25–14 set win.

thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022 | 13

The final game of the weekend tournament was against the University of Miami. The Hur ricanes resembled the biggest threat of the tournament, having a perfect set record on the season going into the match, and receiv ing votes for the top-25 poll among volleyball teams in the country.

The fourth set began the same way, with St. John’s in the driver seat until Weber State junior Dani Richins served three consecutive aces and took the lead 20–19. With the new found momentum, the Wildcats cruised to a 25–21 set and 3–1 match win. “It’s about get ting better everyday. We got better than we were yesterday, it’s not so much about getting in the win column, it’s about playing a decent level of volleyball,” Head Coach Jeremiah Larsen said post-game

Weber State was back in action the next day against St. John’s “Red Storm.” This match was ultimately defined by the Weber State defense, as the Red Storm was unable to get a kill in the first two sets. Weber State won the first set 25–18 and the second set 25–15.

MCKINNONPAIGE SignpostThe

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Shepherd Union PARTNERCORPORATEAtrium Hiring Fair Please contact Katie Browning at katiebrowning1@weber.edu.edu for accommodations in relation to a disability. Find a career, internship or part-time job with one of our corporate partners! Our corporate partners are chosen based on their outstanding reputation, excellent career offerings and great benefits. SEPT. 20 Check out our partners who are attending the fair:

The Signpost is a student publication, written, edited and drafted by Weber State University students. Student fees fund the printing of this publication. Opinions or positions voiced are not necessarily endorsed by the university. The Signpost reserves the right to edit for reasons of space and libel and to refuse to print any letters. Letters should be submitted online to thesignpost@weber. edu and read letter to the Editor in the subject box. Letters should not exceed 350 words.

Managing Editor Alexandrea Bonilla anelandreabonilla@mail.weber.edu

The Joker 2 movie is set to premiere in 2024, starring Joaquin Phoenix and other big names. Pixabay Pixabay Pixabay

3. The correct answer is B, Lady Gaga. According to The Economic Times, Lady Gaga is reportedly going to be receiving $10 million to play Harley Quinn in the upcoming Joker 2 movie.

Advisor Jean Norman jeannorman@weber.edu Business Manager Rob Steedley robertsteedley@weber.edu

1. The correct answer is C, Liz Truss. According to NPR, on Sept. 6 Liz Truss was announced by Britain’s Conservative Party as the new Prime Minister of the UK. Truss has served as foreign minister for the past year and is taking the place of Boris Johnson who lost the majority of his support and was forced to resign.

THE SIGNPOST TEAM

Culture Editor Adam Montgomery adammontgomery1@gmail.com Asst. Culture Editor Lexie Andrew lexieandrew@mail.weber.edu

Editor-in-Chief Breanna Hart breannahart@mail.weber.edu

5. The correct answer is D, Little Cottonwood Canyon. According to the Deseret News, UDOT has chosen to construct a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon in hopes of reducing winter trafﬁc up the canyon. Share this story at thesignpostwsu.com

Chief Copy Editor Justin Steed justinsteed@mail.weber.edu News Editor Lucas Moore lucasmoore161@gmail.com News Editor Tim Costello timcostello@mail.weber.edu

On Sept. 6, a new Prime Minister was announced after Boris Johnson resigned as Prime Minister due to many controversies.

Asst. Design & Graphics Editor Emilie Hart emiliehart@mail.weber.edu

thesignpostwsu.com | September 8, 2022 | 15

2. The correct answer is D, African forest elephant. According to WWF, the African forest elephant is the cousin of the African savanna elephant and lives in the dense forests of west and central Africa. Their population is calculated through “dung counts.”

DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS? QUIZ ANSWERS FROM PAGE 2

Translations Editor Marianna Lopez-Luritta mlopezluritta@mail.weber.edu

Sports Editor Emily Miller emilymiller10@mail.weber.edu Asst. Sports Editor Simon Mortensen simonmortensen@mail.weber.edu

Photo Editor Kennedy Robins kennedyrobins@mail.weber.edu

4. The correct answer is A, Parler. According to The New York Times, Parler is an app that drew in far right Conservatives during former President Trump’s presidency. It was originally suspended for content that was inciting violence in regards to the storming of the Capitol. Parler returned to the Google Play Store on Sept. 2.

UDOT has approved the construction of a new gondola in one of Utah’s major skiing cities.

Design & Graphics Editor Star Neil starneil@mail.weber.edu

NOW HIRING W We want you! S E N D Y O U R Q U E S T I O N S T O : M E L I S S A . B U R K E @ S O D E X O . C O M APPLY TODAY !