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DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS?

By MARISA NELSON Section Editor

a. 2 million

1. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge through much of the world. We have now passed _______ cases worldwide.

b. 400,000

a. 80 million b. 3 million c. 40 million d. 900,000 2. This past week, Apple announced their new iPhone 12. How many sales were there in the first 24 hours of presale?

c. 800,000 d. 4 million 3. Police in LA were attempting to arrest a sexual assault suspect when he produced a _________ and then barricaded himself in a Paramount Studios building. a. sword b. knife c. gun

a. Master of Social Work

d. taser 4. Hill Air Force Base will be one of four bases asked to participate in coronavirus surveillance to assess what?

b. Master of Computing c. Master of English d. Master of Behavioral Science

a. New symptoms b. Testing methods c. Contact tracing d. Asymptomatic populations 5. Weber State University launched what new master’s degree last week?

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This past week saw the release of the iPhone 12, which surpassed last year’s model in presales.

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COVID-19 CASE UNCERTAINTY FOLLOWING FALL BREAK

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Campus was quiet over fall break with few student choosing to come to campus.

By FRANCIA HENRIQUEZ BENSON Asst. Section Editor

Colleges and universities struggled with the dilemma of whether or not to cancel fall break in order to minimize exposure to COVID-19.

Weber State University decided to continue with the established school calendar, which included one fall break day on Oct. 16.

It was uncertain whether students would travel or stay home. Therefore, to prevent the possibility of infection spreading on campus, some colleges and universities ­canceled fall break.

Dane LeBlanc, director of public safety, explained that WSU precautions are still in place for students returning from travel: face covering, hand washing and social distancing.

A press release from Oct. 19 stated that students who have traveled to counties or regions with high COVID transmission may be asked to isolate for the 14-day period.

“We continue to encourage you, when con-

sidering your personal travel choices, to follow travel advisories issued by your local and state authorities,” LeBlanc said. “If you choose to travel, you may be restricted from returning to work, depending upon the specifics of your circumstances.”

The email also noted that Utah has now been listed as a high transmission state.

One of the worries is that students traveling will spread the virus without knowing they have it until they have already been in contact with classmates and professors.

LeBlanc stated that it is the same situation the university is dealing with on a daily basis.

They do not know if a student is going to class infected.

WSU has started testing symptomatic students for COVID-19. Even though asymptomatic students can spread the virus, LeBlanc explained they are not in a position to test them because the university only has access to 2,000 tests.

He added that it would be wasting test kits

if students started getting tested just because they had traveled.

Some states have implemented travel restrictions to visitors coming from other states, including Utah. Travelers are required to quarantine for 14 days. Utah does not currently have any of these travel restrictions.

Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks were at full capacity during this past weekend, but it will be a matter of time before positive cases start to rise.

In a statement sent to students and university employees, LeBlanc explained that to get tested, students and employees have to fill a self-report and present symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, muscle and body aches and fatigue.

The statement also indicated that the Marriott Allied Health Building on the Ogden campus is the designated place for testing.

Students get a swab and are given instructions to collect a nasal sample themselves.

“I can not overstate how important it is that

all members of our campus community self-report as soon as they begin to exhibit signs of COVID-19 symptoms,” LeBlanc expressed.

Tonya Simons, a Master of English student, said she worries about people not following safety precautions. She said some young people think the virus can’t affect them, but more young people are getting sick.

LeBlanc explained that if any student in the dorms shows symptoms, they get tested, and they are moved to rooms called isolation or quarantine rooms.

He also explained that if the university has a significant outbreak, they may move classes online. He said that the state would direct the change and that the university will follow the local health department’s directions. LeBlanc maintained that the university will continue to take precautions to ensure student safety.

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MARISA NELSON Columnist

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I have seen many strong examples of what women can accomplish.

But, I have also seen many who judge others in our religion because others’ success looks different from their own.

In any field, women face challenges.

Personally, I have seen people question my choices about pursuing a major in Multimedia Journalism, but I have also seen lots of support.

I firmly believe women shouldn’t be put in a box. I believe each of us has the potential to change the world in our own way. That may look different from person to person, and, as a society, we need to stop shaming women because their paths may look different than our own.

Being a woman looks different for every single person. It comes with great responsibility, but many lose part of their identity as life takes over.

Having a sense of self is extremely important and our identity should not be rooted in having a significant other or a family. But those things can be very important to some women, and some attribute success by raising a family.

My current path in life will not look the same as someone else’s. As I spoke with other women, I came to see that just because we see others as successful doesn’t mean they picture themselves in that light. We may see their life as joyful and long to be in that position, but they may feel trapped, longing for it to pass.

My hope in writing this is to showcase that women can do just about anything. They can accomplish so many things while being a mother, running a business and making a difference in the world.

Morgan Jones Morgan Jones is the host of the LDS Living podcast ‘All In,’ works for Deseret News, graduated from BYU and interviewed many important people in and out of the LDS community.

Jones is a single 31-year-old, and she said others have looked at her as successful because she has devoted her life to her work, but others say without a family, she doesn’t have anything else to do.

Jones mentioned that she likes getting into new projects, but she never thought she would be working on a podcast for LDS Living.

She didn’t go into her education hoping to be a career woman.

“Guilt typically comes to people who are wives or mothers,” Jones said. “That people like you should be in your home, and I feel that I have never gotten that because I’m not a wife or a mother.”

Jones used to joke with her boss that once she did get pregnant, she wouldn’t be coming back to work, but now, in this part of her life, she views it differently.

“Now I view it as a part of my life, just as much as being a wife or a mother will be a part of my life,” Jones said.

She added she has seen many different coworkers who have wanted to come back to work and changed their minds and vice versa.

Through coworkers, she has seen that there is a stigma around women being in the home.

She quotes Eva Witesman, an associate professor at BYU, who argues that the idea women have been asked to stay solely within the home is false. Witesman says that her children and family come first, but she teaches them by setting a strong example with her own work.

Jones maintained that being comfortable with oneself is valuable.

There was one point after Jones returned home from her mission where she realized she didn’t know how to do — what she saw — as important life tasks. However, after purchasing her first car, Jones said she realized being able to look back and say you made it through that scary or hard time in your life can be really rewarding, whether it comes from being a mom, being divorced or — in her case — being single.

“The majority of the time we have no control over what season we’re in,” Jones said.

In her life, she has struggled with being single but has come to realize that God really does have a plan for her and all of us. Through this season, even if she doesn’t see it as rewarding, there will be blessings to come.

Lexie Call Lexie Call, is a student at UVU pursuing a health care administration major, a business management minor and working on a certificate in gerontology.

While juggling her school responsibilities, Call also currently works with senior citizens at Covington Assisted Living in Orem, Utah.

Call started out her education pursuing nursing, but quickly realized that though she loves working with the seniors, she also wanted to know more about the management and inner workings of the whole center.

Call and her husband have both participated in higher education, but Call still desires starting a family.

“I have for sure felt pressure to start a family. Getting married at 19, everyone thought I would have a kid by 21. I am 23, making really good money and happily married,” Call said.

When she does have a child, the decision to continue working will be one she may have a hard time making.

“I love to work, but I know I will love being a mom,” Call said.

She and her husband want to be financially stable when they start their family. While working full-time, she has also seen her marriage improve.

Call said that when she was home more, she just waited for her husband to get home and had a hard time being by herself.

“Since working, I have been able to figure out what I like to do alone, and what I need my husband for,” Call said. “Having my own separate career, I feel like I know my position and where I stand in all relationships now.”

I asked Call why she personally felt it was important to stop judging and ridiculing other women whose lives look differ from our own.

“Letting women choose how they want to parent, what job they choose and how to feed their babies is so important and empowering,” Call said.

She added that no one asks about the real important questions, especially when getting

married young. Call added that the world would be a better place if people stopped questioning why others make the choices they do.

Jennifer Thompson Owning a business, raising four kids and going back to school could seem overwhelming to some, but for Jenn Thompson, it’s just her everyday life.

Owning her own business wasn’t something Thompson dreamed of.

“Kasey was getting furloughed through work and we had four small kids, so I did something I could do from home, and that was sew,” Thompson said.

Thompson never expected her home job to become a full-blown business, but she says it has changed the way she approaches life now, many years later.

While she is a full-time mom and business owner, Thompson has also decided to pursue one of her other passions and return to school.

She is currently focusing on a degree in family and marriage science with an emphasis in psychology.

Thompson and her husband almost lost their oldest child, and after that earth-shattering experience with mental health, Thompson’s perspective changed. She says the challenge has been balancing the life of being a mom, owning a business and her schooling.

“When Shawnee went through what she did, I owned two businesses and was very focused on the success of them. Almost losing her made me realize that no amount of success was worth losing a child,” Thompson said.

She didn’t always know she wanted a family. Because of her upbringing, she was scared to be a mom, but because of her husband and their marriage, she felt it was now a possibility.

Thompson saw the judgmental side of peers when her and her daughter went through their mental health crisis; she said people would tell her it was her fault and that she wasn’t paying her daughter enough attention.

Thompson said that it hurt her, but she is learning to try her best and not let other’s opinions affect her parenting.

“I feel, as a woman, I have so much to give to society. Being a mother to four different people has made me realize how much wom-

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en give,” Thompson said. “Each person has an individual path. Follow that path, follow your dreams and focus on the life that is in front of you.”

My experience In my own short time of marriage, I have seen many of my family, friends and coworkers ask me about what my next step in life is.

I think that regardless of what answer I give, they should be supportive. My path is my path, and it will not look the same as Lexie, Morgan, Jenn or any other woman.

Our timeline is our own, and while I believe that God has a plan for me, others may not. We do not need to conform to fit someone else’s view. These women are women I look up to and have shown qualities that I admire.

Do I look up to them because they fit my idea of perfect? No. Do I look up to them because, despite obstacles, they show resilience and have great faith? Absolutely.

Being a woman is a high and noble calling in my eyes. There is not, and never will be,

one correct way to be a woman. Watching my mother, aunts, family friends and my own friends, I have seen each one carve their own path, even if they felt pressure from others to change.

I’ve seen moms raise their kids knowing how to handle their emotions more fully. I have seen women writing novels and helping others to think while they stayed home with their children. I have seen young women long for a different season, but push through and become stronger. I have seen working women

run a business and juggle all life’s challenges at the same time.

Changing the world should not look the same for everyone. How would the world around us change if we all looked and acted the same?

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By MILES SHAW

Asst. Section Editor

The Big Sky Conference announced on Oct. 15, in a statement on the conference’s website, the new 2020 basketball schedules for their 11 conference members.

The 20-game, conference-only schedule will tip-off on Dec. 3.

Each school will play four opposing teams at home and will face four opponents on the road.

The teams will also play two home games and home series against two others in the conference, which results in each team playing every other team in Big Sky. Men’s and women’s teams will play the same schools, but in the

opposite location.

Weber State’s men’s team home-only opponents will be Eastern Washington, Southern Utah, Montana State, Northern Arizona and Northern Colorado.

They’ll be on the road against Portland State, Idaho, Montana and Sacramento State. Both teams will face Idaho State and Southern Utah in two home-andhome series.

“This schedule accomplishes many of the objectives that we prioritized, most notably providing a full lineup of competitive opportunities for our men’s and women’s basketball student-athletes while reducing the number of road trips our programs will make,” Commissioner Tom Wistrcill said in a statement on the

conference’s website.

Weber State’s season tip-off on Dec. 3 is against the Portland State Vikings. The men’s team will travel to the Pacific Northwest while the women’s team will hit the court in the Dee Events Center.

However, Wildcat men’s Head Coach Randy Rahe told the Standard-Examiner that teams are discussing moving these games to allow for already-scheduled non-conference games.

But if the schedule stays put, the next game for the Wildcat’s won’t come until nearly a month after their opening games. The teams play Idaho State on Dec. 31, in the first of their two homeand-home series of the season.

This season is shorter than a

typical Wildcat basketball season. Due to COVID-19, they aren’t playing in the tournaments they usually travel to, like last year’s Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida. They will also, in all likelihood, have less non-conference games as playing those appears to still be up in the air.

The Wildcats finish the season playing Northern Colorado on March 4 to 6, followed by the 2021 Big Sky Basketball Tournament on March 8 to 13, in Boise, Idaho, at Idaho Central Arena.

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Mares stand in clusters while the stallions spar for their attention.

The main stallion in the herd shows his dominance to another stallion.

By NIKKI DORBER Photographer

Excited about my new adventure, I set out in hopes of finding a hidden treasure. The radio playing a familiar song, the dirt roads kicking up dust and my gear sitting on the seat next to me is validation that this journey is indeed real.

The location is vast, beautiful and dust ridden. I am going to give my dream of seeing a wild horse my best effort.

I reach an area that is especially desolate. As I look out across the desert, I see a large plume of dust, like clouds, in the sky.

It looks different than the dirt devils that have been showing up here and there. I decide to get out of the truck to investigate. I grab my gear, place a bottle of water in my backpack and head for the cloud of dust.

It is hot and windy, but I am determined.

I feel a sense of euphoria

wash over me as I quietly approach the location. Dust fills the air alongside the sounds of horses neighing and galloping.

To my amazement, there, in front of me, is a herd of approximately 150 horses. I am moved to tears as I remind myself to grab my gear and set up.

There are many rules to keep in mind when photographing these creatures and my mind is reeling with reminders to

myself. Keep a safe distance being the main goal.

I snap a few photos, and all the while, I feel my hands shake with excitement. And that is when I notice the two stallions sparring. I am overcome with emotion; this is the ultimate dream!

Shortly after arriving to my spot, I find a flat rock to sit on. My goal is to respect their space. I do not want to intrude.

I want to take in this sight. I

Two stallions are preparing to spar to show that they are the alpha male.

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horses approach me, each one taking what seems to be their assigned place. They circle around me. They are calm. They begin eating the grass under their feet and my feet! I am elated! I feel a sense of peace, admiration and wonder. I am honored that they somehow know that I am trustworthy.

We maintain our positions for a long time, me in the center of their circle, the horses mere feet away. I know that this is a moment in my life that I will cherish forever. I have a profound sense that this going to change my career path and my life for the rest of time.

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notice one of the darker horses running and bellowing out, as if speaking to the rest of the herd.

Suddenly, the entire herd of horses turns toward me; some playfully running with a partner while others walk at a fast pace.

I sit as still as I possibly can.

In a bit of a panic, I ask myself two questions. Do I simply sit and wait to see what these wild animals are going to do?

Do I attempt to leave? They are quickly approaching, and I do not want to turn my back on a wild animal. So, without options, I simply wait.

I feel a strange sense of calmness wash over me. I can do nothing about my situation.

So, I do what I would normally do, I began capturing images.

Much to my surprise the

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A Spanish Grey wild horse grazes in the grasslands.

Mares stand in clusters while stallions spar for their attention.

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A view of the clock tower and the clear air behind it at Weber State University.

By JOSHUA KEMP Reporter

Weber State University President Brad Mortensen, along with 100 signatories from across the state, signed the newly-created Utah Climate and Clean Air Compact earlier this month.

The compact aims to promote strategies that “benefit both air quality and our climate.

This clean air-climate connection provides common ground for action,” according to the official UCCAC website.

Signatories include Utah mayors, CEOs, a reverend, a bishop and local leaders of all kinds. Utah stands out among conservative states in taking such a step to address climate and clear air solutions, but a press release from UCCAC makes it clear that bipartisan cooperation is vital for the state’s future.

“The compact emphasizes a non-partisan approach to address a wide range of climate and clean air challenges ranging from our health to the economy to re-energizing rural

communities,” the press release states.

The signing is just the latest display of an ongoing commitment to sustainability by WSU leadership. WSU has become a national leader among college campuses in the rush to go green in the face of a looming climate change crisis.

Recently, the Energy and Sustainability office at WSU has emphasized the success of Weber’s progress, stating that WSU is expected to be carbon-neutral at least 10 years ahead of schedule.

WSU’s path to sustainability began back in 2007, when then-President F. Ann Millner signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, agreeing to “set a target date with interim milestones for becoming carbon neutral,” among other goals.

This pledge led to Weber’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, a year also set by many other signatories, including Utah State and UVU. Back when ACUPCC was first signed, most

campuses were taking steps such as buying clean energy credits from power companies and contracting with energy saving firms, Mortensen said.

Independent contractors would perform energy audits and report back to university facility management with plans to make the school more energy efficient. This reliance on outside contractors is costly and limiting — the university gets back only part of the money it would have saved on energy spending.

WSU’s leadership decided that, instead of doing what everyone else was doing, the university would figure out carbon neutrality on its own.

“They did all of the audits and benchmarking to figure out how much we were spending on energy,” Mortensen said. “The first tenet of our plan is efficiency, so wherever we can just be more efficient, we start there.”

One of the first steps was replacing and updating campus lighting, and the Dee Events Center became the first college basketball arena to remove all incandescent lighting.

WSU’s success also relies on a credit system in which the money saved on energy is able to cover the cost of the energy projects themselves. Over time, the money saved is reinvested into additional projects, in what is essentially a $5 million revolving credit line.

A main part of bringing the campus to carbon neutrality is electrifying the campus: removing systems that depend on fossil fuel power and replacing them with electrical systems that can use solar and other renewables.

This has been implemented in the groundsource systems for heating and cooling in Lindquist Hall, and other buildings on campus are planned to be retrofitted for ground-sourcing in the near future.

The next major step in WSU’s path to sustainability is implementing solar-power and ground-source in the new Noorda building for Engineering, Applied Science and Technology, which completes construction in December 2021.

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By ANDRES RODRIGUEZ Translator

Hace once años, los estudiantes de Mount Ogden Junior High querían tener un sentido de pertenencia y aprender más sobre sus tradiciones, raíces y cultura. Se creó el Ballet Mexicano y continuó con los mismos estudiantes de la escuela secundaria de Ogden.

Hace seis años, los estudiantes notaron que no había nada como el ballet mexicano en Weber State University. Entonces nació el WSU Ballet Folklórico.

“Desde ese momento, hemos tratado de brindar más oportunidades a personas de otros países”, dijo Mónica Rodríguez Mesa, asesora del Ballet Folklórico y miembro original. “Hacemos México, sí, pero también tenemos otros países como Colombia, Perú y a veces Chile incluidos en el ballet”.

El ballet también ofrece a los estudiantes algo más que bailar; aprenden habilidades de liderazgo, habilidades de comunicación, mentoría y asesoramiento, según el sitio web de WSU Ballet Folklórico.

Leticia Mata, estudiante de enfermería, ha estado involucrada con el ballet desde sus inicios.

Dijo que el ballet la ayuda a sentirse más cerca de casa.

“Tu a menudo no ves bailes folclóricos todo el tiempo, a diferencia de cuando estoy de regreso en mi país”, dijo Mata. “Es bueno ver que podemos enseñar a otros con nuestra cultura y demostrar quiénes somos. Con suerte, podemos cambiar la visión de la gente sobre la comunidad hispana “.

En marzo, el ballet sufrió los efectos del COVID-19. Muchos de sus eventos fueron cancelados. Rosa Rodríguez, secretaria del Ballet Folklórico, dijo que el grupo continuó reuniéndose prácticamente todo lo que pudieron durante el resto del semestre de primavera, pero la sensación de conexión no estaba del todo bien.

“Mucha gente dijo que comenzaba a sentirse desanimada porque no podíamos encontrarnos cara a cara”, dijo Rodríguez. “Para muchos de nuestros miembros, el ballet es un refugio seguro donde se sienten cómodos expresándose y siendo ellos mismos”.

La pandemia ha afectado mucho a la comunidad hispana y como resultado, el ballet perdió a algunos de sus miembros. Rodríguez Mesa dijo

que algunos de los estudiantes tuvieron que buscar un segundo o tercer trabajo para ayudar a sus familias y algunos optaron por mantenerse alejados como medida de precaución para proteger a los miembros de la familia de alto riesgo.

En el semestre de otoño, el ballet se ha seguido reuniendo virtualmente. Sin embargo, recientemente iniciaron una petición para reunirse cara a cara. La petición fue aprobada y siguiendo las pautas de los CDC, el grupo pudo reunirse nuevamente el 13 de octubre.

“Yo de hecho, estoy muy emocionado de estar aquí de nuevo y practicar uno a uno”, dijo Mata.

“Nos tomamos los protocolos en serio, nosotros usamos nuestras máscaras, nos desinfectamos las manos y mantenemos la distancia”.

Salvador Ceja-Monroy, un estudiante de ciencias políticas que ha sido miembro del ballet durante tres años, dijo que ahora que el ballet ha vuelto a reunirse en persona él está ansioso por las prácticas.

Practicar a través de Zoom fue difícil; yo creo que a través de Zoom, muchos miembros perdieron la motivación y en persona podemos hacernos responsables unos a otros ”, dijo Ce-

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Los colores tienen su propio significado que también son representado en le forma de baile.

ja-Monroy.

María Vásquez, una estudiante con dos carreras en Traducciones al Español y Salud Pública y quien ha sido miembro del ballet durante cuatro años, dijo que espera aprender diferentes bailes y volver a una rutina normal.

“Yo creo que la gente tiene la idea de que simplemente nos levantamos y bailamos y que tenemos grandes vestidos y mucho maquillaje por lo que la gente ve en el escenario pero va más allá de eso”, dijo Vásquez. “Son horas, semanas de práctica y dedicación. La mayoría de nosotros no tenemos experiencia en baile profesional; hacemos esto porque es lo que amamos y nos apasiona. Nosotros ponemos nuestro corazón y alma en esto “.

Los miembros del ballet están de acuerdo en que no es necesario ser hispano para participar en el ballet.

“El ballet está abierto a todos los que estén dispuestos a aprender y participar”, dijo Rodríguez. “Mi visión para el ballet es que continuemos agregando diferentes culturas para que no solo se represente la cultura mexicana”.

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By LISSETE LANDAVERDE Reporter

nal publications.

Other African Colombians Caicedo mentioned were Raúl Cuero, whose technology has been used by NASA, and Jose Perea, whose research is helping create technology for the United States’ national security.

To wrap up the presentation, Caicedo talked about African Latin Americans and their impact on the music industry, using salsa music as one of the main examples.

“When slaves are captured and taken to America from Africa, they bring all this rich musical awareness and knowledge and start mixing that with the Native and the European’s [music], and that actually helped create this particular hallmark of Latin American culture,” Caicedo said.

One of the musicians mentioned was Celia Cruz, an African Cuban who is considered the Queen of Salsa.

Cruz was one of the most popular Latin American performers and was given the Na-

tional Endowment for the Arts award by former President Bill Clinton.

Caicedo also mentioned African Colombian group ChocQuibTown, a Latin Grammy-winning hip-hop group.

He ended the presentation stating that African Latin Americans are not a homogeneous group but instead a classification based on historical, regional, ethnic and political contexts. Contributions made by African Latin Americans are exceptional despite not being properly displayed.

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Hugo Caicedo gave a presentation on Oct. 17 via Zoom about how African Latinos, who make up a large portion of Latin America, have contributed to Latin American culture and impacted the United States.

This presentation wrapped up Weber State’s Hispanic Heritage Month events, and it covered topics such as African history in Latin America, along with African Latino’s achievements in the U.S. and influence in music.

African influence in Latin America began with slavery in the 1500s through the late 1800s. Caicedo said less than four percent of enslaved Africans in the Americas were located in the U.S. While Haiti was the first country in the Americas to abolish slavery in 1804, the first community to be freed of slavery was in Palenque, Colombia, in 1604, following the

slave revolt lead by Benkos Biohó.

The last American country to abolish slavery was Brazil in 1888.

Caicedo also talked about different historical figures, such as Arturo Alfonso Schomburg and Jean Baptiste Point du Sable.

Schomburg, an African Puerto Rican, moved to New York City to spread awareness of African Latin Americans’ contributions to society and developed the Schomburg Center of Research in Black Culture.

Point du Sable, an African Haitian, was the founder of Chicago. However, he was not recognized as such until the 1850s.

Caicedo then spoke about the contributions African Colombians have made in the U.S., starting with himself and his family.

Caicedo and his siblings, Olga and Julio, are scientists, researchers and health care executives. They have attended some of the top schools in both the U.S. and Colombia. They have also worked on articles for multiple jour-

On Oct. 17, Hugo Caicedo presented on African Latin Americans and their contributions to Latin culture.

Many people attend the Ogden Farmers Market every year to buy fresh produce.

By BRAXTON BROWNLEE Correspondent

What once was a street lined for blocks with artists selling their creations, musicians hoping for their big break and vendors selling home-grown produce became a mere block of only select vendors.

Though smaller than before, the Farmers Market Ogden remained open this past summer, claimed as an essential business by the FDA. Even though it remained open, not everyone was allowed to participate in this year’s market. Artists and musicians were allowed to return to the market this year under COVID-19 restrictions.

In a normal year, the market stretches from

Washington Boulevard down to Wall Avenue on 25th Street. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s market was reduced to Washington Boulevard through Grant Avenue.

Some tried to help keep the market a fun and enjoyable place. James Edwards, founder of James Gourmet Pies, greeted every individual walking past his stand with an upbeat “How ya doing today?”

“While there are a few more things we have to do, the market is run the same,” Edwards said. “There is a more serious tone, but I’m happy to be here.”

Mask requirements and how vendors were able to hand out samples were the main changes. All samples had to be pre-pack-

aged in condiment containers. For some, this change was positive: Edwards said he will always pre-package his samples from now on.

However, many were unable to pre-package samples or just opted to not offer them at all.

For example, Schtele Sausage was unable to operate the grill they usually had for cooking sausages to offer as samples to passersby, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Every booth at the market was spaced six feet apart, with those running booths wearing masks. Most patrons of the market were wearing masks and respecting each other’s space for social distancing. Despite wearing masks and keeping distance from those not in their own group, people were still laughing with

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their friends and family.

“It’s nice to be able to come out to the market and get some good local grown produce,” said Jessica Bravo, a regular patron of the market. “I really like being able to come out and support those who have worked so hard to be here.”

The Farmers Market Ogden decided not to put on a fall or winter market, choosing to prioritize the safety of vendors, artists, musicians and patrons.

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS? QUIZ ANSWERS FROM PAGE 2

1. The correct answer is c, 40 million. According to Fox News, the case count could be higher, because asymptomatic carries won’t factor into the count, and governments may conceal true case numbers.

2. The correct answer is a, 2 million.

According to CNBC, the sales surpassed last year’s record of 800,000.

3. The correct answer is b, a knife.

According to NBC, the suspect was arrested just after midnight on Oct. 19.

4. The correct answer is d, asymptomatic populations. According to KSL,

the base will test 100 active-duty personnel over 14 days.

5. The correct answer is a, Master of Social Work. According to the university press release, applications for those who wish to join the program are due Dec. 1.

WSU is the fourth university in Utah to

offers this program.

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