Cover Photo By: Amy Luong | The Signpost
By ALFONSO RUBIO Reporter
TACKLING THE TAILGATE
As homecoming week came to an end, Weber State University organizations, students and community members came together to celebrate at the tailgate before the homecoming football game kicked off.
There were plenty of attractions offered at the tailgate, such as an inflatable obstacle course, cornhole and a football toss game. There were also free walking tacos, face painting and music.
Various groups and organizations set up
booths around the parking lot outside Stewart Stadium.
“I like that they have Indy Clothing here so that I can thrift and shop while I’m here,” Weber State University senior Megan Wahlquist said.
Like most Weber State events, there were plenty of opportunities to get free merchandise and prizes.
“I love getting free stuff. The Cane’s lemonade was really good,” attendee Steven Munguia said.
Games like the football toss allowed attendees to win WSU merchandise like sun-
glasses and face paint. Some stands, like the Indy Clothing thrift store, had raffles to win free clothing.
Although many Weber events are catered to their college-aged audience, the atmosphere at the tailgate was inviting for family participation.
Onlooker Megan Musaalo claimed, “I love seeing all the little kids running around having so much fun. Some of them have their face painted… I just love how it’s not just students, it’s family.”
As the tailgate wrapped up, those in attendance were surprised by the appearance of
Weber State University’s marching band. The cheer team accompanied the marching band to promote school spirit before the game.
Many in attendance supported the groups and clubs they participate in, while many were getting in the spirit for a highly anticipated homecoming football game against the University of Northern Colorado.
Purple and white surrounded the area, creating an excited atmosphere filled with school spirit. The tailgate served its purpose in setting the mood for a rowdy and loud crowd.
TACLEANDO EL TAILGATE
POR NELLY HERNANDEZ TEJADA
Traductor
POR ALFONSO RUBIO
Reportero
Mientras la semana de Homecoming terminó, las organizaciones de la universidad de Weber State, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad se reunieron para celebrar el tailgate (fiesta en estacionamiento) antes del partido de homecoming de fútbol americano.
Había bastantes atracciones en el tailgate, como un obstáculo inflable, cornhole (agujero de maíz) y un juego de lanzamiento de fútbol americano. También había tacos desensamblados en bolsitas, pintura para la cara y música.
Varios grupos y organizaciones tenían casetas en el estacionamiento fuera del Stewart Stadium.
“Me gusta que tienen Indy Clothing aquí para que pueda comprar ropa mientras esté aquí”, dijo Megan Wahlquist, una estudiante de último año en Weber State.
Como bastantes eventos en Weber State habían varias oportunidades para obtener premios y productos gratis.
“Me encanta agarrar cosas que son gratis. La limonada de Cane’s tenía buen sabor”, dijo Steven Munguia, que atendió el evento.
Juegos como el lanzamiento de fútbol americano dejó que los que atendieron el evento obtengan productos como lentes
de sol y pintura para la cara. Algunas casetas, como Indy Clothing tienda de segunda mano, tenían rifas para ganar ropa gratis.
Aunque bastantes eventos en Weber son hechos para una audiencia para la gente de la edad universitaria, la atmósfera invito participación de familias.
Megan Musaala dijo, “Me gusta ver a todos los niños corriendo y divirtiéndose. Algunos de ellos tienen su cara pintada … nada mas me encanta que no sean solamente estudiantes, sino también familia”.
Mientras se terminaba el tailgate, los atendientes fueron sorprendidos por la apariencia de la mascota de la banda marchante de la universidad de Weber State. El equipo de animadores acompañó a la banda marchante para animar el espíritu unive antes del partido.
Bastantes de los invitados apoyaron los grupos y clubs en cual ellos participan, mientras bastantes personas se animaban por un partido anticipante de fútbol americano contra la universidad de Northern Colorado (University of Northern Colorado).
Morado y amaryllo rodeo la arena, creando una atmósfera llena del espíritu universitario. El tailgate sirvió su propósito en crear un ambiente para una audiencia ruidosa y emocionante.
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TOP: Wildcats showing their school spirit in the Weber student section. BOTTOM: Waldo the Wildcat taking photos with Weber State fans at the homecoming football game.
NORTHERN COLORADO SPOILS
WILDCATS’ HOMECOMING
By GAVIN NELSON Reporter
On Nov. 12, 2022, The University of Northern Colorado Bears defeated the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks 21–20. The Bears did not win another football game for the next 700 days and 17 games. That all ended on Oct. 12, 2024.
One week after their upset over the No. 8-ranked University of Montana, the Weber State University football team came into homecoming week confident. In the 12 times the teams have met, Northern Colorado beat the Wildcats only once on Nov. 10, 2012.
The game started off well for the Wildcats, with the defense forcing a three-and-out on the Bears’ first drive of the game. The Wildcats got the ball and drove down the field to the UNC 8-yard line. However, on the next play, sophomore quarterback Richie Muñoz, coming off a six-touchdown game last week, fumbled the ball at the goal line, which the Bears recovered.
Weber State’s defense responded by forcing another punt from the Bears. On their next drive, the Wildcats drove down the field again and came away with 7 points after a 1-yard rushing touchdown from Muñoz and an extra point from senior kicker Kyle Thompson.
On the next UNC drive, Weber’s defense forced a turnover on downs, giving the Wildcats the ball back. The Weber offense then drove down the field to the UNC 3-yard line. On third down, Muñoz ran the ball up the middle but fumbled it again at the goal line, giving the Bears the ball.
After the teams exchanged punts, the Bears’ final drive of the half culminated in a 21-yard rushing touchdown from their senior quarterback Kia’i Keone to tie the game up. Weber responded with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Muñoz to senior wide receiver Jacob Sharp to give the Wildcats a 14–7 lead going into the half.
The Wildcats received the ball after halftime and drove down to the Bears’ 15-yard line, but after a stuffed run and two incom-
plete passes, Thompson kicked a 32-yard field goal, bringing the score to 17–7.
After another UNC punt, the Wildcats got the ball at their 20-yard line. However, on first down, Muñoz ran the ball up the middle, but the ball was stripped by UNC sophomore linebacker KJ Smedley and recovered by the Bears.
The Bears capitalized on the opportunity with a 3-yard rushing touchdown from senior running back Caden Meis to make it a 17–14 game.
After back-and-forth punts by both teams to end the third quarter, the Bears had a long drive culminating in a 15-yard rushing touchdown from junior running back Darius Stewart to give the Bears a 21–17 lead with six minutes remaining.
On the Wildcats’ next drive, there was a miscommunication between Muñoz and junior offensive line Terrance Caldwell, causing Caldwell to missnap the ball to be recovered by the Bears.
The Wildcats stopped the Bears on three straight plays, forcing them to kick a field
goal. Senior defensive lineman Steven Bryant blocked the goal to keep the score at 21–17.
Weber was stopped on three straight plays when the decision was made to punt the ball back to the Bears with three minutes remaining. The Wildcat defense forced a punt from the Bears, giving the offense the ball back with a minute remaining.
On the game’s final drive, Muñoz found Sharp for 7 yards and then rushed for 3 for a first down. The next play was an incomplete pass by Muñoz, trying to find Sharp again. On the next play of the game, Muñoz’s pass was intercepted by UNC freshman safety Cam Chapa to seal the game 21–17 for the Bears, giving their head coach Ed Lamb his first win as coach of the Bears.
The Wildcats will look to bounce back on Oct. 19 as they travel to Sacramento to face the California State University, Sacramento, Hornets.
Wide receiver Jayleen Record (4), runs the ball down the sideline.
Wildcat defense rallies to the ball after a tackle from linebacker Raimoana Tinirauarii (40). ANNA
NORTHERN COLORADO ESTROPEA EL REGRESO A CASA DE LOS WILDCATS
Por VICTORIA HERNANDEZ Traductor
Por GAVIN NELSON Reportero
El 12 de noviembre de 2022, los Osos de la Universidad del Norte de Colorado derrotaron 21-20 a los Leñadores de la Universidad del Norte de Arizona. Los Bears no volvieron a ganar un partido de fútbol durante los 700 días y 17 partidos siguientes. Todo terminó el 12 de octubre de 2024. Una semana después de su derrota ante la Universidad de Montana, número 8 del ranking, el equipo de fútbol de la Universidad Weber State llegó a la semana de homecoming con plena confianza. En las 12 veces que los equipos se han enfrentado, Northern Colorado venció a los Wildcats sólo una vez el 10 de noviembre de 2012. El juego comenzó muy bien para los Wildcats, con la defensa forzando un tres y afuera en la primera drive de los Bears del partido. Los Wildcats se apoderaron del balón y recorrieron el campo hasta la yarda 8 de la UNC. Sin embargo, en la siguiente jugada, el quarterback de segundo año
Richie Muñoz, que venía de un partido de seis touchdowns la semana pasada, perdió el balón en la línea de gol, que recuperaron los Bears.
La defensa de Weber State respondió forzando otro punt de los Bears. En su siguiente unidad, los Wildcats condujo por el campo de nuevo y salió con 7 puntos después de un touchdown de 1 yarda de Muñoz y un punto extra de pateador senior Kyle Thompson.
En el siguiente drive de UNC, la defensa de Weber forzó una pérdida de balón, devolviendo el balón a los Wildcats. La ofensiva de Weber condujo por el campo hasta la yarda 3 de UNC. En el tercer intento, Muñoz corrió el balón por el centro, pero lo perdió de nuevo en la línea de gol, dando a los Bears el balón.
Después de que los equipos intercambiaran punts, el último drive de los Bears culminó con un touchdown de 21 yardas de su quarterback senior Kia’i Keone para empatar el partido. Weber respondió con un pase de touchdown de 29 yardas de Muñoz al receptor de los Demon Jacob Sharp para dar a los Wildcats una ventaja de 14-7 al halftime. Los Wildcats recibieron el balón después
del descanso y condujeron hasta la yarda 15 de los Bears, pero después de una jugada bloqueada y dos pases incompletos, Thompson pateó un gol de campo de 32 yardas, llevando el marcador a 17-7.
Después de otro punt de UNC, los Wildcats se apoderaron del balón en su yarda 20. Sin embargo, en el primer down, Muñoz corrió el balón por el centro, pero el balón fue arrebatado por el linebacker de segundo año de UNC KJ Smedley y recuperado por los Bears.
Los Bears aprovecharon la oportunidad con un touchdown de 3 yardas del corredor senior Caden Meis para poner el partido 1714.
Después de un ida y vuelta de punts por parte de ambos equipos para terminar el tercer cuarto, los Bears tuvieron un largo drive que culminó con un touchdown de 15 yardas del corredor junior Darius Stewart para dar a los Bears una ventaja de 21-17 con seis minutos restantes.
En el siguiente drive de los Wildcats, hubo una falta de comunicación entre Muñoz y el línea ofensivo junior Terrance Caldwell, lo que provocó que Caldwell perdiera el balón y lo recuperaran los Bears.
Los Wildcats detuvieron a los Bears en tres jugadas consecutivas, obligándolos a patear un gol de campo. El defensa senior Steven Bryant bloqueó el gol para mantener el marcador en 21-17.
Weber fue detenido en tres jugadas seguidas cuando se tomó la decisión de devolver el balón a los Osos con tres minutos restantes. La defensa de los Wildcats forzó un punt de los Bears, devolviendo el balón al ataque a falta de un minuto.
En la última jugada del partido, Muñoz encontró a Sharp para 7 yardas y luego corrió para 3 para un primer down. La siguiente jugada fue un pase incompleto de Muñoz, tratando de encontrar a Sharp de nuevo. En la siguiente jugada del partido, el pase de Muñoz fue interceptado por el safety de primer año de UNC Cam Chapa para sellar el partido 21-17 para los Bears, dando a su entrenador Ed Lamb su primera victoria como entrenador de los Bears. Los Wildcats intentarán recuperarse el 19 de octubre cuando viajen a Sacramento para enfrentarse a los Hornets de la California State University, Sacramento.
Wide receiver Jacob Sharp (14) celebrates touchdown.
Running back Damon Bankston (1) follows a block from Offensive tackle Gavin Ortega.
WILDCATS PUT ROYALS TO REST IN 12–1 VICTORY
By BRAYSON BROWN Asst. Editor
The Weber State University hockey team came off a 1–2 weekend against the University of Providence, Montana State University and the University of Montana. After a busy week, the Wildcats got back into the win column against Lake Region State College on Oct. 11.
The Royals came into the first period ready to play by striking first, but the Wildcats answered back in under 60 seconds to tie the game 1–1. The Wildcats didn’t stop there and ended the first period with a 3–1 lead.
During the second period, Weber forward Andrew Alonzo received a dangerous hit
from the game and play resumed. Another flurry of goals from Weber State brought the score to 7–1 before entering the third period. Weber was battle-focused and took advantage of a power play for the first time all season, scoring just 20 seconds after the penalty was received.
The Wildcats finished the third period scoring five goals to bring the final score to a 12–1 victory. Wes Sowell and Aiden Thede were the top scorers for the game with each player scoring twice.
“It was really good,” head coach Yosh Ryujin said. “Our guys started doing the right things last week, and maybe those results weren’t exactly what we wanted, but you know, I think we started figuring out what we need to do to be successful as a team. I thought our guys did an amazing job tonight from beginning to end doing what we asked
them to do, and we saw the results on the scoreboard.”
Weber played their best game of the season, from the creativity in the passing, to the movement and runs players made to become open. Weber State outshot Lake region 75–20, with Wildcat goalie Eric Buchholz making 19 saves to keep the Royals out of the net.
“I think at the end of the day, that was the biggest message to the guys is, we can just focus on ourselves tonight, and if we play the right way, we’re going to have a good result. And ultimately, that is what happened.” Ryujin said.
The Wildcats bring their record to 3–4 and will make the trip to Missouri next week from Oct. 18-20 to face Lindenwood University, Trine University and the University of Iowa.
Forward Noah Takitani (13), skating down the rink with the puck.
Photos and Story By
Amy Luong Photographer
LOST IN THE CORN
The Green Acres Family Dairy, Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, held every fall in the center of Northern Utah’s breathtaking scenery, provides a unique blend of outdoor exploration and festive enjoyment.
Families and friends may enjoy an adventure through towering corn stalks, twisting trails, and quirky designs as the leaves change bright orange and yellow. The maze is ideal for people of all ages, with riddles and obstacles that keep visitors interested while providing a beautiful setting for priceless memories.
A visit to the Green Acres corn maze is the ideal way to get into the autumn mood, with extra features like slides, animal encounters, and mouth-watering treats!
TOP LEFT: The decorative scenes are meticulously crafted and consistent with the Halloween and fall themes. MIDDLE LEFT: There will be two path options for the player, turn right for the short path and turn left for the long path. BOTTOM LEFT: Visitors can buy food and feed the animals. TOP RIGHT: The decorations at the corn maze really captured the vibe of the event. BOTTOM RIGHT: One of the animals present at the corn maze
PERDERTE EN EL MAÍZ
Traductor Por Nelly Hernandez Tejada Traductor
Fotos e historia por Amy Luong Fotógrafa
El Green Acres Family Dairy, Pumpkin Patch y Corn Maze, que pasa cada otoño en la hermosa vista en el centro del norte de Utah, tiene una mezcla única de alegría festiva y exploración al aire libre. Los seres queridos pueden disfrutar de una aventura por tallos de maíz, caminatas serpenteantes y diseños mientras las hojas cambian de naranja intenso y amarillo. El laberinto es ideal para gente de todas las edades, con adivinanzas y obstáculos que mantiene la atención de la gente mientras tiene una vista bonita por memories invalorables.
Una visita a Green Acres corn maze es una forma buena para animarse para el otoño, con detalles como resbaladillas, encuentros con animales y botanas.
TOP LEFT: The animals here are very tame and can be petted by giving them food.
LEFT: The staff is guiding the players about the exploration and paths of the maze. TOP RIGHT: The slide attracts a lot of players, from children to adults all line up to try it out. MIDDLE RIGHT: Khoi Dinh and Ngan Truong are posing and the skeleton photo booth BOTTOM RIGHT: A decorative backdrop at the event, giving a halloween vibe
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MAKING WEBER FEEL LIKE HOME:
THE LIFE OF AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
By WIKTORIA KOLODZIEJCZYK Reporter
Moving abroad and studying in the United States go beyond academic adjustments. For many international students here at Weber State University, it is an emotional and overwhelming experience.
The language barrier is one of the most frequently mentioned difficulties. Even though the majority arrive with varying degrees of English proficiency, the nuances of the language, including slang and academic terminology, pose challenges, discouragement and even frustration.
“I have known a lot of people having issues, especially in southern states. It was very difficult for them to understand, even though they spoke English,” WSU’s Engagement & Belonging Senator Markéta Havlová said. “Sometimes the pace of the language
can also be hard.”
Havlová mentioned that language differences are tricky as the culture is tied to the language. For international students, it means they have to dive into both the language and the culture to adjust and immerse themselves in it.
“One thing that helped me the most was watching American TV shows and movies to improve my English and learn how to pronounce the words a bit easier,” Marga Bajgain, an international student from Nepal, said.
Navigating the American college system is also one of the bigger challenges for international students. This transition involves several adjustments, including living in dorms, which is often their first time living alone, learning to utilize unfamiliar academic tools such as Canvas, understanding the credit and grading system and familiarizing themselves
with the variety and accessibility of resources available on campus.
Culture shock is also a common experience for international students as it means encountering new norms, social behaviors, customs and routines. They range from getting used to different food cultures and unfamiliar architectural styles, experiencing hot and cold weather and meeting people worldwide. Some international students also need to find themselves in environments of diverse religious practices and holidays that are not part of their lives back home. Bajgain mentioned that even though everything is new, you need to adapt to it after you decide to move to a place.
Finding community on and off campus plays a huge role in making the cultural adjustments smoother and fighting the feeling of homesickness.
“We’re having a big festival in Nepal right
now, and I feel the most homesick ever,” Bajgain said.
Bajgain said that even though he can’t celebrate at home, his group of Nepali friends is having a get-together to honor the tradition, and that helps him feel better. For Havlová, attending campus events and contacting available resources were the best ways to make connections, meet new friends and combat feelings of homesickness and missing family.
Even though the journey of adapting to life in the United States is full of numerous challenges for international students, it also offers great opportunities for personal growth and connections. Both Bajgain and Havlová admitted that getting out of their comfort zones helped them build confidence and learn more about themselves and the world around them.
HACER QUE WEBER SE SIENTA EN CASA: LA VIDA DE UN ESTUDIANTE INTERNACIONAL
By WIKTORIA KOLODZIEJCZYK Reportero
POR NATHANAEL STOUT
Traductor
Mudarse y estudiar en los Estados Unidos involucran más que los ajustamientos académicos. Para muchos estudiantes internacionales aquí en la universidad de Weber State, es una experiencia emocional y arrolladora.
La barrera del idioma es una de las dificultades mencionadas más frecuentemente. Aunque la mayoría llegan con una variedad de grados de competencia de inglés, las sutilezas del idioma, incluyendo la jerga y terminología académica, traen desafíos, desánimo y frustración.
“He conocido a muchos que tenían problemas, especialmente en los estados al sur. Era muy difícil entender para ellos, aunque hablaban inglés”, dijo Markéta Havlová, una
senadora de participación y bienestar de WSU. “A veces el ritmo del idioma puede ser difícil”.
Havlová mencionó que las diferencias con el idioma son complicadas porque la cultura está conectada con el idioma. Para estudiantes internacionales, significa que tienen que zambullirse en el idioma y también la cultura para adaptarse y tener inmersión.
“Una cosa que me ayudaba más que nada fue mirar los programas de televisión y películas americanas para mejorar mi inglés y aprender la pronunciación más fácilmente”, dijo Marga Bajgain, una estudiante internacional de Nepal.
La navegación del sistema universitario estadounidense es también uno de los desafíos más grandes para los estudiantes internacionales. Esta transición involucra varios ajustamientos, incluyendo vivir en los dormitorios, lo que a menudo es la primera vez que han vivido solo, y también aprender a utilizar herramientas académicas descono-
cidas como Canvas, entender el sistema de crédito y notas y familiarizarse con la variedad y accesibilidad de recursos disponibles en campus.
El choque cultural también es una experiencia común para los estudiantes internacionales porque significa encontrar nuevas normas, modales sociales, costumbres y rutinas. Varían entre acostumbrarse a diferentes culturas de comida y estilos de arquitectura, experimentar el calor y frío, y conocer a nuevas personas. Algunos estudiantes internacionales también necesitan encontrarse a sí mismos en ambientes de prácticas religiosas diversas y días festivos que no son parte de sus vidas en casa. Bajgain mencionó que aunque todo sea nuevo, hay que adaptarse después de decidir mudar a un nuevo lugar.
Encontrar la comunidad en campus y fuera es un aspecto enormemente importante en hacer que los ajustamientos culturales sean tranquilos y enfrentar la emoción de nostalgia.
“Tenemos un gran festival en Nepal ahora mismo, y siento nostalgia más que nunca”, dijo Bajgain.
Bajgain dijo que aunque no puede celebrar en casa, su grupo de amigos nepalés van a tener una reunión para honrar la tradición, y eso le ayuda a sentirse mejor. Para Havlová, asistir a eventos en campus y contactar recursos disponibles fueron las mejores maneras de crear conexiones, conocer a nuevos amigos y combatir sentimientos de nostalgia y extrañar a la familia.
Aunque el camino de adaptación a la vida en los Estados Unidos está lleno de desafíos numerosos para los estudiantes internacionales, también ofrece grandes oportunidades de crecimiento personal y la creación de conexiones. Bajgain y Havlová admitaron que salir de su alimento les ayudaron a ganar confianza y aprender más sobre sí mismos y el mundo alrededor de ellos.
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By DELANEY HARRISON Reporter
Fat Bear Week 2024, an annual tournament celebrating brown bears preparing for hibernation, kicked off on Oct. 2. With many twists and turns, one bear was crowned victorious on Oct. 8. The winner of this year’s Fat Bear Week is number 128, Grazer. Grazer also won 2023’s Fat Bear Week. As bears prepare to hibernate, they need to build up fat to ensure they stay warm and survive the winter. This contest is a way to bring attention to the process that bears must go through during this time of year as well as conservation efforts for the National Park.
The brown bears are live-streamed and observed in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Viewers can tune in and watch
2024 FAT BEAR WEEK
the bears hunt and forage their way throughout the week. The live broadcast can then help the viewer determine which bear they would like to vote for. This is a tournament with daily voting until the winner is crowned for whichever bear is the largest. The voting takes place throughout the day on the explore.org website.
Fat Bear Week brings awareness to the bears and the hardships the animals face when hunting for food. This tournament first started in 2014 and with every passing year participation has grown. In 2023, Fat Bear Week saw 1.4 million votes cast towards the bears in the competition.
The champion of this year’s Fat Bear Week, Grazer, had to fight her way to the top. Grazer lost one of her cubs to competitor number 32, Chunk. Grazer would then go on to win the round by
roughly 40,000 votes.
2021 marked the first Fat Bear Junior tournament, another competition in which viewers can vote on the bear cubs of Katmai. This Junior tournament gives four cubs the chance to move on to the main Fat Bear Week tournament.
Grazer was first brought to Brooks River in Katmai back in 2005. When it comes to the area, Grazer is a successful hunter at night in Brooks Falls. Grazer has raised two litters of cubs; she is defensive about her babies, often fending off male bears to protect her children. Grazer’s skills as a mother and a hunter make her one of Brooks Falls’ most formidable bears.
TOP LEFT: The face of a Grizzly Bear approaching the photographer. TOP RIGHT: A photo of Grizzly Bears out in the water attempting to catch Salmon. BOTTOM LEFT: A Grizzly Bear crossing across a road. BOTTOM RIGHT: A photo of a black bear out in the wilderness.
INTRODUCING THE SIGNPOST SPORTSCAST
By COLLYN COWLES Editor
Welcome to the inaugural year of The Signpost Sportscast, hosted by Brayson Brown and Collyn Cowles. This weekly podcast, airing every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m., is your go-to source for all things Weber State University Athletics. In the Oct. 16 episode, we’ll recap recent standout performances, highlight upcoming events, and delve into the vibrant sports culture at Weber State University.
Recent stories covered by The Signpost We kick off the podcast by reviewing some stories featured by the sports writers in The Signpost. One of the biggest highlights is Weber State’s historic victory over The University of Montana, where the Wildcats triumphed with a score of 55–48 in overtime. We’ll discuss the key moments that defined this game, including standout performanc-
es from Richie Muñoz, who earned the title of National Player of the Week, and Garrett Beck, recognized as Defensive Player of the Week. This win not only broke Montana’s impressive 15-game home winning streak but also marked a significant achievement in Weber State’s sports history.
However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Wildcats. In a hard-fought homecoming game against the University of Northern Colorado, Weber State suffered a 21–17 loss, marking the Bears’ first victory over the Wildcats since 2012. Despite racking up 401 yards of offense, including 230 rushing yards, Weber State’s five turnovers proved costly. They led at halftime, 14–7, but couldn’t secure the win in the final moments.
Richie Muñoz threw for 171 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for a score. The defense, led by Raimoana Tinirauarii’s career-high 15 tackles, struggled to contain
Northern Colorado’s resurgence in the second half. This loss leaves the Wildcats at 3–4 overall and 2–1 in Big Sky Conference play as they prepare for a challenging matchup against California State University, Sacramento next week.
Other fall semester events
As we transition to our second segment, we’ll highlight other significant sports events this fall at Weber State. From upcoming cross-country meets at the Utah State Invitational to women’s soccer, volleyball games and so much more, there’s no shortage of action. We’ll provide listeners with a rundown of schedules, including key matches against Idaho State University and a thrilling men’s tennis face-off against the University of Utah. With various club sports activities also in the mix, such as hockey, baseball and men’s rugby, this segment promises to keep you informed about everything happening on the WSU campus.
Upcoming events for Wildcat students
In our final segment, we’ll prepare Wildcat students for upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Such as previewing the basketball exhibition against Utah State University on Oct. 18 and highlighting other key games, ensuring that fans are ready to cheer on their teams.
Finally, we’ll wrap up with a call to action, encouraging everyone to attend these events, enjoy free admission with a Wildcard, and take part in the community spirit that makes Weber State athletics so great. Stay connected with us for updates and exciting content, and join us next week for more insights into Weber State athletics.
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• Hydrothermal Vents and the Origin of Life
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7:30 pm • Ski/ Board Tuning Clinic
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7:30 pm • Rhapsody in Blue
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• Women’s Tennis vs ITA Regionals 7 pm • Men’s Basketball at Utah State 7 pm • Women’s Soccer at Idaho • Fall Break Bears Ears Backpacking
12 pm – 5 pm • Halloween Disc Golf Scramble
12 pm • Women’s Volleyball at Eastern Washington 7 pm • Football at Sacramento State
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