Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, erupted on Nov. 27 in Hawaii. When was the last time it erupted? A. 1977 B. 1933 C. 1984 D. 2004
What is Merriam Webster dictionary’s word of the year? A. Gaslighting B. Omicron C. Queen consort D. Vaccine
What recent Disney film grossed a dismal $11.8 million at the box office this past weekend?
A recent bird flu outbreak in Nebraska has prompted the slaughter of how many chickens?
A. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever B. Strange World C. Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special D. Lightyear
A. 33.1 million B. 1.8 million C. 3.2 million D. 2.4 million
The Young Democratic Socialists of Amer ica at Weber State University have been fighting since early this year to get rid of late fees at WSU in order to support students heavily affected by the penalty of late fees.
In response to the impact late fees have, YDSA has started a petition that has, as of now, gotten around 250 signatures. After speaking with the student body president of WSU, YDSA sent the petition to WSU Presi dent Brad Mortensen but has yet to receive any feedback from him.
Since pairing up with WSU’s NAACP, Student Senate and the LGBTQ student organization, their push to rid WSU of late fees has gained a large following. They have gained almost 100 signatures since the beginning of the fall semester and still hope
to gain more.
“We just feel that this issue is very import ant, as it impacts some of the most vulner able students, specifically the students in the university that happen upon financial hardships,” Spencer Fox, Vice Chair of YDSA, said. “We feel it’s a bit of a regressive tax; that’s the reason that it kind of resonated with so many people.”
Since Weber State is a public university, and Ogden is considered one of the poorer municipalities in the state of Utah, YDSA feels that the late fees are hindering WSU students. The punishment of late fees espe cially penalizes non-traditional students and those from marginalized backgrounds.
“People are choosing whether to eat or pay tuition, and when they do eat, they feel bad for making that decision,” Nate Holland, treasurer for YDSA, said. “These people are not very represented and not really heard.”
YDSA’s mission is to help students at WSU feel heard and to protect the interests of the student body. Through their petition and their surveys, they have tried to give a voice to the students who are most affected by the university’s late fees.
The organization wants to highlight not only the original late fee’s costs, but the in terests that those fees can rack up, and how quickly a $40 fee can turn into crippling debt for WSU students.
“Currently, there’s a non-refundable $40 fee that gets added 30 days after the begin ning of the semester,” Brexton Olesky-Lee, Chair for YDSA, said. “Twelve percent interest fee is added on top of the late fee as early as four weeks after. There’s a one percent collection fee added each week. Twelve per cent APR is almost the type of debt you get from credit cards. The university essentially sending its students into credit card debt is
just absolutely ridiculous.”
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YDSA wants WSU to be a place of learning. To do that, they want to make sure everyone gets the chance to learn without worrying about fees and interest due to a late payment by pushing WSU away from relying on late fees during their yearly budgeting.
“Part of our club’s overarching goals is in creasing class consciousness and solidarity, so we would just like the students at Weber State to understand that we’re one body, and we all have shared interests because of our place in the university as students, so coming together on this issue is a great way to show that solidarity and to show the university that we are stronger together,” Fox said.
El YDSA (Young Democratic Socialists of America) de la universidad Weber State ha luchado desde el principio de este año para quitar las tarifas de tardanza de WSU para apoyar a los estudiantes cuyos tarifas pueden impedir que asisten a la universi dad.
El YDSA ha creado una petición que ha recibido, a partir de ahora, alrededor de 250 firmas. Después de hablar con el cuerpo de estudiantes de WSU, El YDSA le envió la petición al presidente Brad Mortensen pero todavía no ha recibido ningún comentario de él.
Desde que se juntó con el NAACP de WSU, el senado estudiantil, y la organización estudiantil LGBTQ, su esfuerzo de quitar las tarifas de tardanza ha recibido mucho
más apoyo. Se han recibido casi cien firmas desde el principio del semestre y se espera que se reciban más.
“Sentimos que este asunto es muy importante, porque influye algunos de los estudiantes más vulnerables, especifica mente los estudiantes de la universidad que tienen dificultades financieras,” dijo Spencer Fox, el vicepresidente de YDSA. “Creemos que es un impuesto regresivo. Esta es la razón porque ha tenido tanto impacto con tantos.”
Por el hecho de que Weber State es una universidad publica, y que Ogden es una de las municipalidades más pobres del estado de Utah, el YDSA cree que las tarifas de tar danza maltratan a los estudiantes. El castigo de las tarifas penaliza a los estudiantes no tradicionales y los de origen marginalizado más que nadie.
“Las personas tienen que decidir entre comer o pagar la matrícula. Y cuando comen, se arripientan esa decisión,” dijo Nate Holland, tesorero de YDSA. “Estas personas no tienen representación y no son
escuchados.”
La mission de YDSA es ayudar a los estudiantes que se sientan escuchados y para proteger a los deseos del cuerpo de estudiantes. A través de su petición y sus encuestas, han tratado de dar una voz a los estudiantes que son mas impactados por las tarifas de la universidad.
La organización quiere destacar tanto los costos originales de las tarifas de tardanza, como los intereses que pueden surgir de las tarifas, y también el poco que dura para que una tarifa de $40 puede transforme en un deuda para los estudiantes.
“Actualmente, hay una tarifa de $40 que no se puede reembolsar que se añade 30 días después del principio del semestre,” dijo Brexton Olesky-Lee, Presidente de YDSA. “Un interés de doce por ciento se añade a la tarifa tan pronto como cuatro se manas después. Hay una tarifa de colección de un por ciento que se añade tambíen cada semana. Un APR de doce por ciento es casi el tipo de deuda que se recibe de las tarjetas de credito. La universidad esencialmente
dando a los estudiantes una deuda de tarje ta de credito es increiblemente rediculo.”
YDSA quiere que el WSU sea un lugar de aprendizaje. Para que lo sea, quieren ase gurarse que todos tienen la oportunidad de aprender sin preocuparse por las tarifas y el interés por un pago tarde, así que presiona a WSU que no se apoye en las tarifas de tardanza durante su presupuestos anuales.
“Un parte de las metas primarias de nuestro club es aumentar la conciencia de clase y solidaridad, así que queremos que los estudiantes sepan que somos un cuerpo, y todos tenemos asuntos compartidos por nuestro lugar como estudiantes en la uni versidad, entonces convenir en este asunto es un gran metodo para mostrar solidaridad y demostrar a la universidad que somos mas fuertes juntos,” dijo Fox.
The Community Christmas program is a fundraiser that benefits over 2,000 children and families in the Weber, Davis and Box Elder County areas. Weber State University is taking part in this initiative by housing a “Giving Tree,” also known as a community Christmas tree.
The program is hosted by Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership with Ogden School District. The Community Christmas program is a nonprofit organization working to provide resources for the community and takes 900 people to put on the annual event.
Those willing to donate can locate a Giving Tree and pick a tag off of a branch. Each tag will contain information on what kind of gifts are acceptable donations and what necessities families would like during the holiday season.
The Community Christmas programs run throughout November and December until Christmas Day, so there is plenty of time for participants to contribute to their local community in need.
After the Giving Tree gifts have been collected, the organization hosts an event for
families of the community to come, shop through the items donated and take home the gifts and other essentials they need for the holidays.
“Christmas can be a really depressing time for a lot of people, and I want to make it easier for someone who may not have as much as I do,” Collin Lumley, a WSU student, said. “Christmas is a time for giving, and if you’re in a good place to, I think it’s the perfect time to.”
Families in need who wish to be a part of the Community Christmas program should submit the proper registration form, and once they have their confirmation email, they are welcome to come. This process helps avoid abuse of the event and ensures plenty to go around for everyone.
Tammy McBride, event coordinator for Community Christmas, explains that during the registration process for the event, parents are required to watch training material provided by OWCAP that offers financial literacy advice and various resources available to families that participate in this event.
“I enjoy the opportunity to help families in our community be able to experience the magic of Christmas,” McBride said. “I love Christmas, and I want families all over to be able to experience that.”
For the little ones at home, Christmas is a very special time of the year. While the parents take care of the shopping, Community Christmas makes sure to never forget about the kids.
“We do have a carnival for the kids,”McBride said. “We try to provide a fun Christmas experience for them. So the carnival is upstairs for the children while the parents are shopping.”
For their program to be successful, they rely on businesses to host the Giving Trees in many locations across Northern Utah. WSU’s Giving Tree is in the Shepherd Union atrium. There are currently 90 different trees located across northern Utah.
“As a university, we have an integral role in our community, and we should use our resources for good,” Lumley said.
Lumley also said he had never participated in a Giving Tree before, but looks forward to helping out this holiday season.
A light-up globe at the light display. The globe was just one of the many large displays at the villiage.
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Ogden’s Christmas Village Gala and the Holiday Electric Light Parade welcomed the holiday season for the local community. The parade was on Nov. 26, but the village can be enjoyed throughout the rest of the holiday season. This year’s theme is “Shine Bright.”
The festivities started early in the morning with the annual Santa Run before the parade. Participants ran, walked and jogged down Washington Boulevard dressed in their best Santa Claus attire.
After the Santa Run, the Holiday Electric Light Parade brought in the holiday spirit.
Ogden City works with the Make-A-Wish Foundation every year for the parade and hosts a child as their grand marshal for the annual holiday parade. This year, Make-AWish helped honor 8-year-old Jack Fronk
as the grand marshall. Jack was celebrated in his float alongside his family throughout the Holiday Electric Light Parade.
After the parade finished, the Ogden community enjoyed the annual firework ceremony on the amphitheater stage to celebrate turning on the Christmas Village lights for the season.
While the parade marks the start of the Christmas season in Ogden, the Ogden Christmas Village will be up for community members to explore throughout the remainder of the year. Christmas Village can be found in the downtown Ogden municipal gardens near the amphitheater and municipal building.
There is much to see within the village, from the Weber State University Alumni House to Santa’s Workshop. Santa will be in town to greet children and fill families with Christmas cheer starting on Nov. 30.
Jill Walker, WSU Alumni Relations, helped create this year’s Make Ogden Pur-
ple display at the Christmas Village.
“The Alumni Association has had the village house since 2013,” Walker said. “One of the anchor missions of the university is community. This is a tremendous community-based tradition that is exciting to get to be a part of each year.”
Walker also said the Alumni Association had Alumni Council members at the Christmas Village handing out 3D Weber State glasses for community members to view the fireworks.
“All of the houses have something beautiful to contribute to the collective village,” Walker said. “Our house has a Make Ogden Purple theme and has some cute snow persons out shopping and enjoying a magical winter scene. Make Ogden Purple has been an important initiative to help build college town pride within the community. It was fun to incorporate that intent into our cottage.”
The community members make this annual event tradition to bring in the holiday
season.
“The lights are my favorite part about Christmas in Ogden,” Rachel Micheal, an Ogden resident, said. “They are beautiful. I love grabbing a hot chocolate from the kiosk on the corner of 25th by the old hotel and then walking around with my friends. This is a part of what I think makes Ogden unique.”
The Christmas Village and Electric Parade brings families and the community together, allowing them to share their joy for the holiday season.
“My favorite part of Christmas in Ogden City is the sense of tradition and community that it creates,” Walker said. “I grew up visiting the village each year and now, as an adult, I take my own family each year.”
WSU students enjoy seeing the university involved with the community and being a part of the Christmas festivities.
Tyler O’ Toole, a WSU student, said that he appreciates WSU being a big part of the
Ogden community.
“I feel like Ogden and Weber State are pretty festive when it comes to Christmas,” O’Toole said. “It’s cute and fun. I recommend that people check out the stuff that Ogden puts on. It’s super fun to grab a marshmallow hot chocolate from the Grounds for Coffee shop on 25th street, then go look at lights!”
On top of participating in the Christmas Village, WSU is putting on its 37th Annual Holiday Concert presented by Weber State University’s Choirs, Symphonic Orchestra and Flute Ensemble on Dec. 4.
WSU will also be hosting “Here Comes Santa Claus!” In collaboration with Onstage Ogden and the Utah Symphony, hosted at the Val A. Browning Center.
“We invite folks to attend the ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’ performance with the Utah Symphony on Dec. 12,” Walker said. “We will be hosting a pre-show holiday social in the Lindquist Alumni Center that
evening with hot cocoa and desserts.”
The event’s goal is to allow everyone to enjoy music on stage, with a joyful singalong closing the concert and a special appearance from St. Nicolas himself.
The events in Ogden aim to bring the community together during the holiday season. Whether they enjoy the Electric Light Parade, the Christmas Village, WSU Holiday Events or visiting Santa Claus himself. There are many events that bring together families and the community in the magic of Christmas.
“In a time of year when it gets darker earlier, and the air is bitter and chilly, it’s nice to have the village and parade to bring warmth and light to a cold time of year,” Micheal said.
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La Gala de la Villa Navideña de Ogden y el Desfile de Luces Eléctricas Navideñas dieron la bienvenida a la temporada navideña para la comunidad local. El desfile tuvo lugar el 26 de noviembre, pero la aldea puede disfrutarse durante el resto de la temporada navideña. El tema de este año es “Shine Bright”.
Los festejos comenzaron a primera hora de la mañana con la carrera anual de Papá Noel antes del desfile. Los participantes corrieron, caminaron y trotaron por el bulevar Washington vestidos con sus mejores galas de Papá Noel.
Tras la Carrera de Papá Noel, el Desfile de Luces Eléctricas Navideñas trajo el espíritu navideño.
La ciudad de Ogden colabora con la Fundación Make-A-Wish cada año para el desfile y acoge a un niño como gran
mariscal del desfile navideño anual. Este año, Make-A-Wish ayudó a honrar a Jack Fronk, de 8 años, como gran mariscal. Jack fue celebrado en su carroza junto a su familia durante todo el Holiday Electric Light Parade.
Una vez finalizado el desfile, la comunidad de Ogden disfrutó de la ceremonia anual de fuegos artificiales en el escenario del anfiteatro para celebrar el encendido de las luces de la Villa de Navidad para la temporada.
Aunque el desfile marca el inicio de la temporada navideña en Ogden, la Villa Navideña de Ogden estará disponible para que los miembros de la comunidad la exploren durante el resto del año. La Aldea de Navidad se encuentra en los jardines municipales del centro de Ogden, cerca del anfiteatro y del edificio municipal.
Hay mucho que ver dentro del pueblo, desde la Casa de los Antiguos Alumnos de la Universidad Estatal de Weber hasta el Taller de Papá Noel. Papá Noel estará en el pueblo para saludar a los niños y llenar a las familias de alegría navideña a partir del
30 de noviembre.
Jill Walker, de Relaciones con los Antiguos Alumnos de la WSU, ayudó a crear la exposición Make Ogden Purple de este año en la Villa de Navidad.
“La Asociación de Antiguos Alumnos ha tenido la casa del pueblo desde 2013”, dijo Walker. “Una de las misiones ancla de la universidad es la comunidad. Esta es una tremenda tradición basada en la comunidad que es emocionante llegar a ser parte de cada año.”
Walker también dijo que la Asociación de Antiguos Alumnos tenía miembros del Consejo de Antiguos Alumnos en la Villa de Navidad repartiendo gafas 3D de Weber State para que los miembros de la comunidad pudieran ver los fuegos artificiales.
“Todas las casas tienen algo hermoso para contribuir a la aldea colectiva”, dijo Walker. “Nuestra casa tiene el tema “Make Ogden Purple” y tiene unas lindas personas de nieve que salen de compras y disfrutan de una mágica escena invernal. Make Ogden Purple ha sido una iniciativa importante para ayudar a construir el
orgullo de la ciudad universitaria dentro de la comunidad. Fue divertido incorporar esa intención a nuestra casa de campo”.
Los miembros de la comunidad hacen de este evento anual una tradición para dar entrada a la temporada navideña.
“Las luces son mi parte favorita de la Navidad en Ogden”, dijo Rachel Micheal, una residente de Ogden. “Son preciosas. Me encanta tomar un chocolate caliente en el quiosco de la esquina de la calle 25, junto al antiguo hotel, y luego pasear con mis amigos. Esto es parte de lo que creo que hace único a Ogden”.
La Villa Navideña y el Desfile Eléctrico reúnen a las familias y a la comunidad, permitiéndoles compartir su alegría por las fiestas.
“Mi parte favorita de la Navidad en la ciudad de Ogden es el sentido de tradición y comunidad que crea”, dijo Walker. “Crecí visitando el pueblo cada año y ahora, como adulto, llevo a mi propia familia cada año”.
Los estudiantes de la WSU disfrutan al ver que la universidad se involucra con la comunidad y forma parte de las festivi-
dades navideñas.
Tyler O’ Toole, un estudiante de la WSU, dijo que aprecia que la WSU sea una gran parte de la comunidad de Ogden.
“Siento que Ogden y Weber State son bastante festivos cuando se trata de la Navidad”, dijo O’Toole. “Es bonito y divertido. Recomiendo a la gente que vea las cosas que pone Ogden. Es súper divertido tomar un chocolate caliente con malvaviscos en la tienda Grounds for Coffee, en la calle 25, y luego ir a ver las luces”.
Además de participar en la Aldea de Navidad, la WSU ofrecerá el 4 de diciembre su 37º Concierto Festivo Anual, presentado por los coros, la orquesta sinfónica y el conjunto de flautas de la Universidad Estatal de Weber.
La WSU también acogerá “¡Aquí viene Santa Claus!”. En colaboración con Onstage Ogden y la Sinfónica de Utah, en el Centro Val A. Browning.
“Invitamos a la gente a asistir a la actuación “Here Comes Santa Claus” con la Sinfónica de Utah el 12 de diciembre”, dijo Walker. “Esa noche organizaremos un acto
social navideño previo al espectáculo en el Lindquist Alumni Center con cacao caliente y postres”.
El objetivo del evento es que todo el mundo pueda disfrutar de la música en el escenario, con un alegre canto para cerrar el concierto y una aparición especial del propio San Nicolás.
Los eventos en Ogden tienen como objetivo unir a la comunidad durante la temporada navideña. Ya sea disfrutando del Desfile de la Luz Eléctrica, de la Villa Navideña, de los Eventos Navideños de la WSU o visitando al mismísimo Santa Claus. Son muchos los eventos que reúnen a las familias y a la comunidad en la magia de la Navidad.
“En una época del año en la que oscurece más temprano, y el aire es amargo y frío, es agradable tener el pueblo y el desfile para traer calidez y luz a una época fría del año”, dijo Micheal.
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Weber State University’s football team hosted the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks at a snowy Stewart Stadi um on Nov. 26. The Wildcats’ 38–31 victory sent UND home in the first round of the FCS Playoffs.
“They’re always tough, they’re always disciplined, they don’t make a lot of mistakes. We knew we were going to have to earn it,” head coach Jay Hill said about UND.
Headed into the match unranked, the Wildcats had a chip on their shoulder and looked to make a statement. If the Wildcats had been ranked in the playoff selection, they would have received a bye week, giving the ‘Cats an extra week to heal from the regular season.
The first quarter had a slow start to it, and neither team was able to find a scoring opportunity until Weber States’ Dontae McMillan was able to cap a 9-play, 94-yard run with a 2-yard rushing touchdown.
Alongside Kyle Thompson’s extra point, the Wildcats had a 7–0 lead with just over four minutes remaining in the quarter.
Between the two teams, there would be six different scores in the second quarter. Thompson started the quarter for the ‘Cats with a 40-yard field goal, extending the Wildcats’ lead to 10–0.
Looking to share the wealth, the Wild cats’ next two touchdowns came from two different running backs. Josh Davis capped off a 10-play run with a 30-yard run for a touchdown. Damon Bankston followed Davis less than three minutes later with a 39-yard run, pushing the Wildcats’ lead to 24–0.
The Fighting Hawks were desperate to get themselves on the board and found an interesting way to do so. On second and 10, what looked to be an incomplete pass from UND quarterback Tommy Schuster resulted in a 63-yard scoop and score for Isaiah Smith.
The call on the field was ruled a fumble recovered by UND and, when reviewed, there wasn’t indisputable evidence to reverse the call to an incomplete pass.
Stewart Stadium erupted into booing fans as the call on the field would stand.
The Wildcats were looking to silence the Hawks following the potential mo mentum change and did so by scoring their first touchdown in the air. Bronson Barron connected with Hayden Meacham on a 25-yard pass with less than a minute remaining in the half.
With the clock winding down, Schuster found Jaden Norby for a 5-yard pass with ten seconds remaining, cutting the Wild cats’ lead to 31–14.
Abraham Williams looked to extend their historic season with their fifth kickoff return for a touchdown in the remaining second of the half. Williams found them selves in the end zone, but the touchdown was taken back because of an illegal below-the-waist block from Alema Tupuola.
Stewart Stadium was filled with upset fans one again and the booing filled the air through a UND 23-yard field goal. Cheers erupted through the crowd as Davis found his second touchdown of the evening, the Wildcats led 38–17 with just over six minutes remaining in the third quarter.
Davis’ touchdown would be the final touchdown for the Wildcats, while UND would have two scores come in in the fourth quarter. Despite the Hawks’ efforts, their comeback would come up short by one touchdown, 38–31.
The running back core of the Wildcats led the offense with a total of 330 yards. Davis led with 129 yards and McMillan was close behind with 122 yards.
“Overall, a lot of positives,” Hill said. “The way we ran the ball today was huge. I have said all along we have a good O-line, good tight ends, we got good backs and to lean that crew was huge.”
On defense, Eddie Heckard led the squad with nine tackles, and Winston Reid was close behind with seven tackles.
Weber State will hit the road to Boze man, Montana, for a Big Sky Conference rematch and take on the No. 4 Montana State Bobcats on Dec. 3.
The Wildcats previously fell to MSU and took their first loss of the season, 43–38 after giving up four safeties.
After losing 3–2 to Montana State University, Weber State University’s volleyball team is out of the Big Sky Conference tournament.
“I thought we put forth a really good effort,” WSU head coach Jeremiah Larsen said to Weber State Athletics. “The outcome of that match is a result of us not attacking adversity and challenges in the season in the right way. A lot of times, we wanted to sidestep adversity and challenges, but reap the reward of the success and you can’t do that.”
11–5 in the Big Sky. Weber State started in-conference play against Portland State University this season. After being swept by the Vikings, the Wildcats were able to find their footing again and went on a fivegame winning streak following the defeat.
The Wildcats finished the regular season with the third best record in the conference, only behind the University of Northern Colorado and Portland State. Weber State was a dominant force on defense this season as they led in digs and had the lowest average opponent hitting percentage.
Libero Makayla Sorensen, who was voted to the Big Sky All-Conference second team,
percentage, the Wildcats had a feared line at the net. Weber State middle blockers Saane Katoa, Brielle Rueckert and Baylee Bodily along with all-conference second team opposite Emma Mangum all finished top ten in the conference for blocks.
Coming off a conference MVP season in 2021, Wildcat outside hitter Dani Richins was selected to her fourth all-conference first team this season. Richins finished the season with 330 kills and 34 service aces, leading Weber State in scoring with an average of 3.79 points per game.
Last season, the Wildcats lost three all-conference talents in outside hitter Rylin Adams, setter Ashlyn Power and middle blocker Sam Schiess. Although Weber State will lose opposite Riley Weinert and
Mangum, a majority of the players are still early in their careers.
“We have a lot of young kids and we’re tied for second. We feel good about that,” Larsen said to Weber State Athletics. “This is a good jumping-off point and how we react going into the spring and the preparation going into next season will determine if we’ve learned from this. I’m hoping we have some form of resolve to grow, or else there is no bright side. We have all the pieces, but not the attitude.”
Although the Wildcats won’t be competing for a Big Sky Conference title, they will play in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship. Weber State will face Drake University on Dec. 4 at noon.
Weber State University’s men’s basketball team took on Abilene Christian University during the Vegas 4 Tournament on Nov. 22, winning 77–67 at the Dollar Loan Center.
ACU got the game going early by scoring the first bucket in the paint by guard Damian Daniels. Weber State then scored their first bucket by guard Steven Verplancken.
Both teams went back and forth for a portion of the game until Abilene went on a 5–0 run to capture a slight lead, keeping them up for most of the first half, but Weber State kept the game within five points the whole first half.
Weber went on a 6–0 run to go up late in the half by one. At the end of the half, the score was 40–40.
Going into the second half, Weber State went up early by four points, with buckets coming from Center Alex Tew and guard Keith Dinwiddie.
Weber went on a 14–1 run to solidify their
lead for good, with their defense leading to offensive opportunities. Verplancken had two three-pointers during the run to cap it off, Weber was up by 11 points.
Abilene pulled the lead down to six, but that was the closest it would get, with Weber going on another run to win the game by 10.
Weber State finally pulled away with time running out for Abilene Christian to make a comeback.
Verplancken led Weber with 19 points for the game and went 4–7 from three-point range. Junior Ballard also contributed with 13 points going 8–8 at the free-throw line.
There were 16 lead changes in the game, seven times where both teams tied the game.
The following day on Nov. 23, WSU took on UC Riverside and fell short 72–65.
Weber State looks to take on Tarleton State on Nov. 28 after coming back from Thanks giving break.
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The answer is C, 1984. According to CNN, the last time Mauna Loa erupted was in 1984, nearly 40 years ago. The eruption prompted an ashfall advisory for Hawaii’s Big Island. The state of Hawaii insists that while there are no threats to local communities, and no evacuations have been ordered, but people with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid inhaling the ash particles.
The answer is A, Gaslighting. According to CNN, the term is defined as “the act or practice of grossly misleading someone especially for one’s own advantage.” It was chosen as the top word of the year because it has become the “favored word for the perception of deception.” The term “gaslighting” is owed to the 1938 play and 1944 film “Gaslight.” In this, a nefarious man attempts to trick his new wife into thinking she’s losing her mind, in part by telling her that the gaslights in their home, which dim while he’s in the attic doing dastardly deeds, are not fading at all.
The answer is B. According to Variety, “Strange World” was expected to gross $30-40 million on Thanksgiving weekend. Normally, Disney movies draw a huge crowd during the Thanksgiving holiday, but the numbers showed that families are still recovering from the constraints of the pandemic, according to analysts. Disney is expected to lose over $100 million due to the movie’s poor performance.
The answer is B, 1.8 million. According to KSL, during Nebraska’s 13th case of bird flu, 1.8 million chickens were slaughtered to stop the spread. This has been a common practice during bird flu outbreaks so they didn’t affect all fowl in the area. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says more than 52.3 million birds in 46 states — mostly chickens and turkeys on commercial farms — have been slaughtered as part of this year’s outbreak. Nebraska is second only to Iowa’s 15.5 million birds killed with 6.8 million birds now affected at 13 farms.
