On Sept. 26, a Weber State University police officer was dispatched to assist in a verbal altercation in the W10 parking lot on the Ogden campus. The officer spoke to the victim who said that earlier that day,
she was waiting to park her car in the lot once a spot became available. Just as she was about to pull into a parking spot, a gray Kia quickly pulled into the spot. The driver was later identified and had been seen flipping off, yelling and recording her. The aggressive driver claimed that she was a Weber State employee and she needed the spot.
Attempted robbery
On Sept. 26, a Weber State officer was dispatched to an attempted robbery. The caller told officers his motorcycle had been tampered with overnight. Cameras were reviewed and it was confirmed that someone attempted to start the bike with no luck. A portable camera system has been installed in that area.
Welfare check
On Sept. 27, a WSU officer was dispatched to do a welfare check on an employee. The employee was reported to have made statements of possible self-harm. Officers were able to reach the employee via phone. The employee stated there was no intent of self-harm or that any statements had been made.
MY EXPERIENCE AS A NON-TRAD STUDENT
By TENAYA HYDE Reporter
My journey with Weber State University began in 2005. It was intimidating. That feeling quickly returned almost twenty years later when I decided to add a bachelor’s to my associate’s degree. Between the time spent away and all the changes to campus, I feel like I am attending a brand new university. When I first attended Weber in 2005, I was a full-time worker and student. Thankfully, I had a roommate who respected what I was doing and gave me all the space I needed to succeed. I remember the stress, but it was lighter and less frequent. I could finish my work on time and get decent grades. I even made the dean’s list once or twice.
Going to school was easier for me back then. I could attend classes, focus on the work and not worry about anything else. If needed, I could stay up until 3 a.m. Things have changed.
Many buildings on campus looked older in 2005 than they do now, and the rest were older. Gone is the brown, faded brick. There
were still assemblies and community events, but nowhere near the diversity of options we have now. Even financial aid was different. The clock tower, of course, is still as magnificent.
One of the biggest differences between now and then is the scope and availability of online classes. We still turned in our work using paper and pen in the mid-aughts; we used handouts, physical books and in-classor-else policies. There was no Zoom.
I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree as a nontraditional, full-time student, trying to make a better life for my little family and me. I have a six-year-old boy who is my everything, and I am married to the absolute love of my life. He went to Weber, too. I always intended to come back for my bachelor’s degree, but the timing never worked. Now, it has to. Growing up, I saw my parents struggle. Hopefully, by getting my bachelor’s degree, I won’t have to anymore.
I am a married mom with a part-time job. It is a lot. One moment, I’m Mama, nurturing my son if he’s not feeling confident, and the next, I’m reading communication theory and
writing a 5-page report on what I found. Moving so quickly between different areas of the brain and heart is challenging. I have found that I cannot do schoolwork or study when my son is awake and I’m watching him. So, I wait until he’s in bed or go to another room while my husband watches him as I work. If my son needs me, he still comes first.
Thankfully, I have a fantastic partner who helps me so much. He responds to my needs and cares deeply about what I do here at Weber State University and in life. I can trust him to be by my side to and through graduation. I do have mom’s guilt at times, too. It is hard because I would spend every second with my son if I could, but I know what I am doing will help build a better life for him, and I keep that in mind.
Today, the campus is buzzing with life and intelligence, just as it was in 2005. I love to walk around the campus and take in the beauty. I love seeing people studying together and engaging with each other. Between the clubs, other university-affiliated organizations, and the students in general, something special happens at Weber daily. Even if you
are not a member of a given group, there is always someone who will gladly explain who they are and what they do and welcome you to join.
All in all, I love Weber State University and everyone involved. This campus is beautiful, diverse, and filled with wisdom and lifetime experiences. I suggest getting involved with Weber State however you can. Truly become part of this vast experience, and I can tell you it’s not the late nights and tough classes that come into your mind when you look back. You’ll remember that, sure. What you feel, though — what gets into your bones — is that college feeling, the way campus looks just after sundown. That professor who went out of their way and showed you something you never knew you loved.
Weber State University is full of helpful, empathetic, genuine people who are here to guide you along the path to success. The only thing that can stand in your way is you, so be open, experience Weber and do not be afraid to reach out to others. So many people are reaching right back toward you.
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A family portrait from Tenaya Hyde
A photo of desks lined up in an empty classroom.
A stack of Weber State University degrees for graduating students. Photo taken Dec. 13, 2013.
MI EXPERIENCIA COMO UNA ESTUDIANTE NO TRADICIONAL
POR VICTORIA HERNANDEZ Traductor
Mi jornada con la universidad de Weber State empezó en 2005. Era intimidante. Esa sensación rápidamente regresó después de 20 años cuando decidí añadir una licenciatura a mi título de asociado. Entre el tiempo que pase ausente y todos los cambios en el campus, me sentí como si estuviera asistiendo a una universidad completamente nueva.
Cuando asistí por primera vez a Weber State en 2005, trabajaba y estudiaba a tiempo completo. Afortunadamente, tuve una compañera de cuarto que me respetaba lo que estaba haciendo y me dió todo el espacio que necesitaba para tener éxito. Yo recuerdo el estrés, pero era ligero y menos frecuente. Podía terminar mi trabajo a tiempo y tener calificaciones decentes. Incluso estuve en la lista del decano una o dos veces.
Ir a la universidad era más fácil para mí entonces. Podía asistir a clase, concentrarme en el trabajo y no preocuparme de nada más. Si era necesario, podía quedarme despierta hasta las 3 de la mañana. Las cosas han cambiado. Muchos edificios en el campus se veían más viejos en 2005 que ahora. Se quedó en el pasado el ladrillo marrón y descolorido. Todavía había asambleas y actos comunitarios, pero nada cerca de la enorme diversidad de opciones que tenemos ahora. Incluso la ayuda financiera era diferente. La torre del reloj, por supuesto, sigue siendo igual de magnífica.
Una de las diferencias entre ahora y el pasado, es la variedad y la cantidad de clases que se ofrecen en línea. A mediados de los años 20, todavía entregamos nuestros trabajos con papel y bolígrafo; utilizábamos folletos, libros físicos y políticas de “en clase o no”. No
existía el Zoom.
Estoy cursando mi licenciatura como estudiante no tradicional a tiempo completo, tratando de hacer una vida mejor para mi pequeña familia y para mí. Tengo un hijo de seis años que lo es todo para mí, y estoy casada con el amor absoluto de mi vida. Él también estudió en Weber. Siempre tuve la intención de volver para licenciarme, pero el tiempo nunca funcionó para mí. Ahora tiene que hacerlo. Al crecer, vi a mis padres luchar. Con suerte, al conseguir mi licenciatura, ya no tendré que hacerlo.
Soy una madre casada con un trabajo a tiempo parcial. Es mucho. En un momento, soy mamá, cuidando a mi hijo si no se siente seguro de sí mismo, y al siguiente, estoy leyendo teoría de la comunicación y escribiendo un informe de 5 páginas sobre lo que he encontrado. Moverse tan rápidamente entre las distintas áreas del cerebro y el corazón es todo un reto. Me he dado cuenta de que no puedo hacer los deberes o estudiar cuando mi hijo está despierto y yo estoy pendiente de él. Así que espero a que se acueste o me voy a otra habitación mientras mi esposo lo cuida mientras yo trabajo. Si mi hijo me necesita, sigue siendo lo primero.
Por suerte, tengo un compañero fantástico que me ayuda muchísimo. Responde a mis necesidades y se preocupa profundamente por lo que hago aquí en la Universidad Estatal Weber y en la vida. Puedo confiar en que estará a mi lado hasta y durante la graduación. A veces también me siento culpable como madre. Es duro porque pasaría cada segundo con mi hijo si pudiera, pero sé que lo que estoy haciendo contribuirá a construir una vida mejor para él, y eso me impulsa a seguir adelante pase lo que pase.
Hoy, el campus está lleno de vida e inteligencia, igual que en 2005. Me encanta pasear por el campus y contemplar su belleza. Me encanta ver a la
gente estudiando junta y relacionándose entre sí. Entre los clubes, otras organizaciones afiliadas a la universidad y los estudiantes en general, en Weber ocurre algo especial cada día. Incluso si no eres miembro de un grupo determinado, siempre hay alguien que te explicará gustosamente quiénes son y qué hacen y te dará la bienvenida para que te unas.
En general, me encanta Weber State University y todos los que participan. Este campus es hermoso, diverso y lleno de sabiduría y experiencias para toda la vida. Te sugiero que te apoderes de Weber State como puedas. Realmente forma parte de esta vasta experiencia, y puedo decirte que no son las noches tarde y las clases difíciles que vienen a tu mente cuando miras hacia atrás. Eso lo recordarás, seguro. Sin embargo, lo que sientes, lo que se te mete en los huesos, es esa sensación universitaria, el aspecto del campus al anochecer. Ese profesor que se esmeró por ti y te enseñó algo que no sabías que te gustaba.
Weber State University está llena de gente servicial, empática y genuina que está aquí para guiarte por el camino del éxito. Lo único que puede interponerse en tu camino eres tú, así que sé abierto, experimenta Weber y no tengas miedo de tender la mano a los demás. Hay mucha gente que te tiende la mano.
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POR TENAYA HYDE Reportero
TOP: Staff photo of Culture reporter, Tenaya Hyde. BOTTOM: Tenaya Hyde with her family
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LIFE AS A WEBER HOCKEY PLAYER
By CORY MATER Columnist
Growing up in Southern California has given me many opportunities to grow and mature. When I was a kid, my parents put me in many sports, including baseball, football, soccer and basketball. My dad would always take me to his work at a professional hockey rink, and to keep me occupied, I played with a hockey stick. I never knew anything about the sport, and my dad never even played hockey. His only experience was working at the arena. When I decided I wanted to play, I got some rollerblades and taught myself how to skate. It allowed me to play the sport I continue to love to play today.
Southern California isn’t the biggest hockey market, but I was able to find rinks around my house and played a lot of street hockey. It made me love the game even more, and especially at home, I could practice whenever I wanted to. I was a late bloomer in playing travel ice hockey and didn’t start until the age of
15 — most players start at 8 to 10 years old.
All of this happened because one coach took a chance on some kid that not many people had heard of, and he has helped me along the way ever since. I still help him out as a coach when I am back home, and he is always willing to give me advice on what I should do in hockey. At 18, all of that hard work finally paid off; I was offered a spot on a Junior Hockey team in Canada, which was a dream of mine.
An 18-year-old kid moving from California to Canada to play hockey seemed strange at first, but I took the chance. Some of my teammates thought it was a joke and didn’t accept me at first, but when they saw how hard I played, they accepted me.
At the end of that first year in Junior Hockey, the coronavirus hit, and I had to move back home. I played close to home the next year but was devastated that I couldn’t return to Canada because everything was shut down. While playing at home, I traveled to Ogden to play against the Mustangs. I would have never expected to live here, but I fell in love with
the area, and the following season and my last as a junior hockey player, I joined the Ogden Mustangs.
My experience was a little rough. I got injured, I wasn’t performing as well as I had in previous years and my confidence shut down. After that season, I had to look for a new home for college hockey. It was hard to get recruited after not having an amazing season, but Coach Yosh Ryjuin had seen enough of me to offer me a spot with Weber State.
I still didn’t have the confidence I usually have, but Coach Ryjuin took a chance on me and offered me a spot on the team. My first year was filled with veteran players like Kyle Lane, Andy Gorges, Jakob Besnillian and Bryon Fobair. We started 0–3 my first year, and being a freshman, I felt this would be a cakewalk because of how the ACHA is looked at as a lower level, but I got humbled quickly. I had a decent season but was hungry for more. I worked hard over the summer and last season as a sophomore. We added a freshman class, and the core group of veterans stuck
around; it was one of the best seasons I have had. There were rough patches throughout the season, but we still competed, loved each other, and bought in to win the Wasatch Cup. We also earned an automatic bid into the nationals in St. Louis.
This upcoming season marks 30 long years of Weber State hockey. Having the privilege to be a part of this program for three seasons has made it so hard to want to finish this journey with a national championship and not let it end. From the coaching staff, volunteers, players and everyone who supports us has made these years some of the best. I never knew where I wanted to go to college growing up. I was never really good at school and didn’t have much desire to go to college, but there is no other place I would rather be than at Weber State University. The school, community, and everyone around the area has helped make this adjustment so special for me. I am proud to be a Wildcat and wouldn’t want to be elsewhere.
Weber State hockey forward Cory Mater shooting a puck into the goal during a hockey game.
Weber State hockey forward Cory Mater making a
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WHO WILL YOU BE TONIGHT? COSPLAYING AT FANX
By COOPER HATSIS Asst. Editor
Salt Lake City’s annual FanX Comic & Pop Culture Convention event brought thousands of people together to the Salt Palace Convention Center on Sept. 26 to celebrate pop culture from different movies, comic books, anime and more. Cosplay is one of the ways that attendees can celebrate their love for their favorite franchise, whether it be a store-bought outfit or an elaborate costume design.
Nate Barnhurst, a FanX attendee, cosplayed as Captain America alongside Rob Bennett, who donned an Iron Man outfit with lights and a mechanical mask piece. Barnhurst’s Captain America outfit was a completely handmade cosplay he had been developing over the course of a decade.
“I love what he stands for,” Barnhurst said. “He stands for doing what is right, regardless of anything to do with country or people.”
Bennett and Barnhurst cosplay every year they attend FanX. Barnhust said they do cosplay for the other attendees. The duo put all their effort into their outfits because they enjoy seeing the enthusiasm from younger attendees and letting them have a photo opportunity with their favorite superhero.
Kayla Seim, dressed as Vin from Brandon Sanderson’s book series “Mistborn,” was working with her family at the Garb & Gizmos booth. Garb & Gizmos is Seim’s business that specializes in 3D prints and custom clothing. This was Seim’s first time working her vendor booth at FanX.
Seim chose to dress as Vin because she recently finished “Mistborn” after her husband recommended the series to her. Sanderon was also in attendance at this year’s FanX, which was another reason Seim chose to go as Vin.
“We have always come here as cosplayers, so now we are really excited to be here as vendors,” Seim said. “We are looking forward to the rest of the weekend.”
With FanX being an all-day event for many attendees, the costumes can have malfunc-
tions and become worn out. FanX provides a cosplay repair station to which people can resort for fixing any potential issues their outfit is going through.
This year’s FanX was Jasena Frisby’s sev-
enth time running the cosplay repair station.
At FanX, the repair station is a free service, but Frisby said that not every fan convention has repair services.
“We are here to support everybody,” Frisby said. “When someone comes to us they are usually stressed out, so we help calm them down and fix their outfit, so they can enjoy the rest of their day.”
TOP: Someone attending FanX as Peter B. Parker from “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” posing for a photo.
BOTTOM LEFT: A FanX vendor in character as he cosplays as Professor Snape from the “Harry Potter” series.
BOTTOM RIGHT: A vendor working at FanX cosplaying as Vin from Brandon Sanderson’s “Mistborn” series.
A GLIMPSE AT ARTIST ALLEY
By MINDY BROWN Asst. Editor
When I heard that The Signpost had the opportunity to go to FanX Comic & Pop Culture Convention with Studio 76, I jumped at it. I am the Assistant Chief Copy Editor; my job doesn’t require me to go out for stories. However, I know a little bit about photography, and I own a camera, so I lent myself as a photographer for a day. Sept. 28 was the last day of the FanX convention, and I was assigned to photograph some of the artists and their work. I’ve always enjoyed taking photos, but I prefer the candid type of photography, so FanX was the perfect chance for me to play around. This is the first big collaboration with Studio 76 in our mission to work closer with the other Weber State University co-curriculars.
TOP LEFT: Art by Marissa Clement on display at FanX 2024. @marissasketches on Instagram
BOTTOM LEFT: Art on display at FanX 2024. RIGHT: Art on display at FanX 2024.
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• Men’s Tennis vs. Utah Invitational
5 pm – 6 pm • Yoga, Trauma and Healing en Español!
• Women’s Cross Country at Utah State Invitational
• Men’s Cross Country at Utah State Invitational
1 pm – 8:30 pm • Western Conference of the Association for Asian Studies
7 pm – 8 pm • The Utility and Beauty of Mathematics
