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DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS? By MARISA NELSON Asst. Section Editor
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achieving their higher education aspiration,” Enrique Romo, Assistant Vice President for Students Affairs said. Romo said that not having to worry as much about how to pay for college has students concentrate on their academics. Linda Steward, a resident of Ogden City, said she felt glad she would be helping the cause by eating at Sonora Grill. “We all have the right to get an educa-
tion,” she said. The scholarship menu offered a choice of entrée, chips and salsa for $14. Everything made on Feb. 5 day will go to the Oportunidad Scholarship Fund, and a private donor will match the amount. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com ANGELOS MICHALOPOULOS | The Signpost
Dining for Dollars is an event held annually for the Oportunidad Scholarship Fund at Sonora Grill that will provide financial aid to several students throughout their college career and was held again on Feb. 5. Oportunidad Scholarship Fund was created by Steve Ballard, owner of Sonora Grill, Weber State University and other private donors. It aims to support first-generation college student who may not have other financial aid and are not eligible for FASFA. The scholarship also does not require that the students or their parents be U.S. Citizens. Ballard explained that through the years, he has worked with Hispanic people and witnessed how the children would have to stop their education once they graduated from high school due to their citizenship status. Ballard said it is not possible to have such a large Hispanic population in Ogden, around 32.5%, and not provide them an education. He said these children grew up in the school system, but because they or their parents aren’t U.S. citizens, they don’t have access to student loans or grants. A semester for a full-time student at WSU is about $5,000, not including food, gas, rent and other expenses, making it almost impossible for undocumented students to attend college. He recalled one day thinking that as a business owner, he could do something about it. He felt inspired to help these young adults to get into college to become lawyers, teachers, doctors and business owners. “There is a need and something must be done,” he said. Ballard said that by providing education to undocumented youth, we all grow as a community. “By meeting their educational and career goals, we will have a better society, so everybody wins,” he said. “They will give
back to the community.” Ballard said the recipients of the scholarship are very educated, bright and smart with a high GPA. He also said that college is hard for everyone, but it is harder for undocumented students. “Thanks to our partnership and generous donation from the Sonora Grill owner, our students have benefited by receiving scholarships that get them much closer to
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GUEST SPEAKER AND WSU STUDENT ATHLETES SPAR OVER TRANSGENDER INCLUSION IN SPORTS By AUBRIELLE DEGN Reporter
jority to cater to a small minority. “(Transgender women athletes) work hard, and they train hard and that is really the source of their success,” Orr said in response to the students' concerns. Orr argued that those transgender women athletes are taking testosterone suppression medication that also increases their estrogen levels. According to him, those hormone levels put transgender women within the range of average female body types. He also said transgender people's hormone levels are subject to testing at elite Olympic sports levels to ensure fairness. “We have a really skewed sense of how much transgender athletes, particularly transgender women, are winning," Orr said. "They have won, but just like other athletes, they win some, and they lose
some.” The female track athlete responded by saying that while colleges have the same rules about hormones, transgender women do not actually face testing. She said that college athletics should have the same hormone testing standards that Olympic competitions have. She also recounted an athletic case where a transgender woman who, when competing against men, ranked in the middle. When the trans athlete started to compete against women, she won the national title. The student athlete believed that the transgender woman had an unfair advantage. Orr empathized with the student's concerns but maintained that the trans athlete has the right to compete in wom-
en’s sports. Orr said that nothing is being taken from the other female athletes, but the transgender athlete is simply where she belongs and winning. "I totally get those questions," Orr said. "I am glad they came up and I am glad we were able to talk about them." Andrea Hernandez, chair of Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium, believes in the importance of constructive dialogue about these issues. "Diversity is so much broader than what people think," Hernandez said. For more information about trans inclusion in athletics and WSU's Annual Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium, visit https://www.weber.edu/diversity/diversitysymposium.html.
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Asaf Orr, attorney at the National Center for Lesbian Rights, presented his case for transgender inclusion in sports at the annual Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium. Weber State University athletes and other attendees discussed the issue in the Wildcat Theater on the morning of Feb. 4. “It is really important that folks understand and advocate for trans inclusion in sports,” Orr said. He covered many topics around transgender individuals including gender dysphoria, gender identity, biological sex and gender, hormones, public opinion and the role sports play in society. Comment on this story at He stressed that sports are an American signpost.mywebermedia.com pastime and a pillar of community. He asserted that high school sports participation results in a higher GPA, a sense of connection to the community, increased mental and physical health and higher self-esteem. However, some of the Weber State athletes in attendance expressed their concern. A female WSU student athlete raised her hand to point out, in general across the human population, the pattern is that male bodies set higher athletic records than female bodies. She asserted that this is the reason sports organizations segregate men from women. Orr argued that it is a pervasive stereotype that boys are faster, stronger and better athletes than girls. He said excluding transgender athletes from participating in sports negatively affects their mental health and the way the public views them. The atmosphere in the room continued to intensify during his argument against transgender women having an unfair advantage in women’s sports. A member of WSU’s women’s track team expressed her feelings that including transgender women in women’s The Sixth Annual Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium was held at Wildcat Theater on Feb. 3. sports sacrifices fairness for a large ma-
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ATLETAS DE WSU DISCUTEN CON ORADOR INVITADO SOBRE LA INCLUSIÓN DE GENTE TRANSGÉNERO EN LOS DEPORTES comunidad. Afirmó que la participación deportiva en la escuela secundaria resulta en un G.P.A. más alto, un sentido By LISSETE LANDAVERDE de conexión con la comunidad, un auTraductora mento en salud mental y física y alta autoestima. Asaf Orr, abogado del National Center Sin embargo, algunos de los atletas for Lesbian Rights, presentó su caso para de Weber State que estaban presentes la inclusión de la gente transgénero en expresaron su preocupación. los deportes en el anual Allen Holmes Una estudiante atleta de WSU levantó Diversity Symposium. Los atletas de Wela mano para notar que, en general en ber State y otros asistentes discutieron toda la población humana, los cuerpos el tema en el Wildcat Theater en la masculinos establecen marcas atléticas mañana de 4 de febrero. más altos que los cuerpos femeninos. Ella afirmó que esta es la razón en porque las organizaciones deportivas segregan a los hombres de las mujeres. Orr argumentó que es un estereotipo generalizado que los niños son más rápidos, más fuertes y mejores atletas que las niñas. Dijo que excluir los atletas transgéneros de participar en deportes afecta su salud mental y la forma en que el público los vean en una manera negativa. El ambiente continuó intensificándose durante su argumento contra las mujeres transgénera teniendo una ventaja injusta en los deportes de mujeres. Una de las atletas de pista de WSU expresó sus sentimientos de que incluir a las mujeres transgénera en deportes de mujeres sacrifica la justicia por una amplia mayoría para atender a una pequeña minoría. "[Las mujeres atletas transgénera] trabajan duro, y entrenan duro y eso realmente es la fuente de su éxito", dijo Orr en respuesta a las preocupaciones de los estudiantes. Orr argumentó que las mujeres transgénera atletas están tomando medicamentos para reprimir la testosterona que también aumenta sus niveles de estrógeno. Según Orr, esos niveles hormonales ponen a las mujeres transgénera dentro el rango típico de cuerpos femeninos. También dijo que los niveles hormoSenior Staff Attorney and Transgender Youth Project Director Na- nales de las personas transgénero están tional Center for Lesbian Rights Asaf Orr, spoke at the Sixth Annual sujetos a pruebas a niveles elites de Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium at WSU Feb. 3. los deportes olímpicos para garantizar By AUBRIELLE DEGN
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"Es muy importante que la gente entienda y abogan por la inclusión de la gente transgénero en los deportes," dijo Orr. Orr abarcó muchos temas relacionados con las personas transgénero, incluyendo la disforia de género, la identidad de género, el sexo biológico y el género, las hormonas, la opinión pública y la función que los deportes tienen en la sociedad. El subrayó que los deportes son un pasatiempo americano y un pilar de la
equidad. "Tenemos una idea muy sesgada de cuánto están ganando los atletas transgéneros, particularmente las mujeres transgéneras," dijo Orr. "Han ganado, pero, al igual que otros atletas, ganan algunos y pierden algunos." La atleta de pista respondió diciendo que mientras que las universidades tienen las mismas reglas sobre las hormonas, las mujeres transgéneras en realidad no hacen las pruebas. Dijo que el atletismo universitario debería tener los mismos estándares que las competiciones olímpicas sobre las pruebas hormonales. También relató un caso atlético en que, al competir contra hombres, una mujer transgénera se clasificó en el medio. Cuando la misma atleta transgénera comenzó a competir contra las mujeres, ganó el título nacional. El estudiante atleta creía que la mujer transgénera tenía una ventaja injusta. Orr intentó empatizar con las preocupaciones del estudiante, pero sostuvo que la atleta transgénera tiene el derecho de competir en deportes de mujeres. Orr dijo que nada se está quitando de las otras atletas, pero la atleta transgénera simplemente esta donde ella pertenece y ganando. "Yo totalmente recibo esas preguntas," dijo Orr. "Me alegro de que han sido mencionados y me alegro de que pudimos hablar sobre ellos." Andrea Hernández, presidenta Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium, cree en la importancia del diálogo constructivo sobre estos temas. "La diversidad es mucho más amplia de lo que la gente piensa," dijo Hernández. Para obtener más información sobre la inclusión de la gente transgénero en el atletismo y WSU’s Annual Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium, visite https://www.weber.edu/diversity/diversitysymposium.html. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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The more we talked, the more I wondered if we were in a place to remove our personal labels. Was the world ready to remove the label? Does refusing to label ourselves overshadow the sacrifice of others that got us to where we are now? Myself, and each interviewee, discussed in length the power and downfalls of labels. At the end of each interview, I posed one final question. Would you rather live in a world with labels, or without? Keeley Milner, a teen from Salt Lake City, answered without hesitation. “I would rather live in a world where labels aren’t necessary. A world where anybody can be anybody. You could be yourself and nobody would care,” Milner said. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
Fletcher Klein sitting at a table, painting a wooden letter.
Tyler Rowe wearing a backwards baseball hat that says the word “Pride”.
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I think the best day of my life when I was a kid was the day our family purchased a label maker. The worst day of my parent’s lives may have been the same day, when they realized I had wasted $50 creating misspelled labels and slapping them on everything within reach. I began taking my own personal labels when I came out of the closet my senior year of high school. Empowering myself, I claimed a label that I felt fit who I was. As I grew older, graduated high school and met other people, I realized I had claimed a label that no longer fit. I began to feel like I hadn’t labeled myself, but instead had confined myself to a box. If labels could be considered clothing, then I tried them all on, and the world be-
experience and really nothing else.” Others felt like their labels helped them gain things they wouldn’t have otherwise. “I don’t feel like I need to have one,” Emma Morton said, “but it helps in terms of communication and community building.” Larene Orgill gave her opinion on labels, stating, “Being able to claim a label can be empowering, but I feel like labels can also be flexible.” And for others, labels hold a significant place in their lives. Sage Buch, a person that claims the label genderqueer, explained the importance of labels in their life. “Labels give me the ability to express who I am, in a world that would otherwise choose to say that I don’t exist,” Buch said. When asked to share how labels have benefited them the most, in the shortest amount of words possible, Tyler Rowe said one word. “Communication.”
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came the perpetual parent shoving things into the fitting room. I tried on everything that others felt would look the best. The path to self-labeling became a non-linear path that I am still taking. I finally found a label that fits. But the journey has left me wondering. Do labels provide empowerment or do they confine people to a space they may grow out of? I interviewed 11 other people and started by asking one question: Do labels empower or confine you? “Labels aren’t for everyone, but for me, having that label means I have a community,” Fletcher Klein said. “They are great if you want them, but don’t put labels on other people.” Savannah Harman shared a similar opinion. “I feel very empowered but also sometimes limited,” she said. “Labels are for yourself and to find other people with shared
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Jerrick Harding breaks the Weber State University record for the most points scored during the Sacremento game on February 6, 2020.
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The Weber State University Wildcats beat the Sacramento State Hornets in a rematch of their previous game earlier this season where the Hornets got the win. Weber grabbed the 70–66 victory in front of a ecstatic home crowd as the ‘Cats improved to 9-14. All eyes were on senior guard Jerrick Harding as he started the game on fire. Harding became the Wildcat’s all time leading scorer en route to 25 first half points on a scalding hot 10-14 shooting. “I’m just worried about the win,” an excited Harding said. “It’s a great accomplishment, it’s an honor; we’re just going to keep moving forward.” Move forward is exactly what Harding did, finishing the game with 44 points on
67% shooting from the floor and going a perfect 11-11 from the free throw line. Despite the offensive clinic put on by Harding, The Hornets refused to go quietly into the night. Senior guard for Sacramento, Izayah Mauriohooho-Le’afa had 22 total points with 14 coming in the second half alone. Thanks to Mauriohooho-Le’afa, and senior center Joshua Patton, who had 12 of his 16 in the second half, Sacramento State went on a late run to bring the game to within one possession. Patton was one of the reasons why Sac State was able to hang around for so long, but he was also part of the reason they ultimately lost thanks to his inability to convert at the line. Patton went 5-9 from the floor, using strong post moves to not only get to his desired spot but to also draw fouls on the
Weber bigs who found themselves in foul trouble as the Hornet offense kept dropping the ball down low to the veteran big man. As a team, the Hornets missed nine free throws. Five of those misses came from Patton himself, going a measly 6-11 from the charity stripe, prompting cheers from the student section every time he went to the line. Down two with under a minute left, The Hornets tried to go to Patton again to force overtime, but a great defensive stand by Sophomore forward Dima Zdor stopped what would’ve been a game tying dunk. “Dima just makes an instinctive play”, head coach Randy Rahe said after the game. “It’s a play we needed, and it’s a great play by Dima.” Junior guard Khameron Davis secured the rebound and hit the consecutive free
throws to drive the dagger through the heart of the Hornets. Sac State managed to heave up three more desperation attempts in the remaining seconds, but only one of these shots even managed to hit rim. The final buzzer sounded as a Sac State airball fell to the hardwood amongst erupts of cheers from the crowd. Weber will have only a short time to get ready for Northern Arizona on Saturday as they look to build off the momentum from this game and protect their home floor once again before heading up to Missoula to take on the Grizz.
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ALL-TIME SCORER RECORD By RAYMOND LUCAS Asst. Section Editor
quick drives to the basket, crafty stepback jumpers, and contact finishes. The record-breaker came at the very end of the half after he drove and finished a floater with contact to give him his 25th point, and the crowd at the Dee Events Center was alerted that he now was on top of the leaderboard. The Wildcats ran out for the second half, and the Hornets had to deal with more Harding-induced headaches as he torched them once more to finish the game with 44 points. 44 points is a Dee Events Center record. It was previously held by a Montana player in a game that older WSU fans don’t like to talk about too much. When the game was over, it felt like there was a spotlight on Jerrick as he
completed a TV interview, walked around high-fiving fans and began his march back to the locker room. “It’s very special. Ogden is my second home. It’s flown by fast, already four years. I just love it here,” Harding said about the reception he got after the game. When Jerrick Harding is mentioned, he’ll no longer just be known as a special talent. It is now mandatory to refer to him as Weber State’s all-time scoring leader, the scoring king of WSU.
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It was the day that Weber State University supporters and fans were waiting for: it was the day the basketball program was prepared for, it was the day where history would be made. The day began when snowflakes slowly covered the frozen Ogden streets, temperatures dipped below 20 degrees and the clock finally struck midnight. It was now February 6, it was now Coronation Day. Senior guard Jerrick Harding entered the Dee Events Center in search of a victory, but everyone else in the arena knew that history was going to be made that night.
When the final buzzer sounded and the Wildcats secured the win, MVP chants from the student section echoed, and Harding walked off the floor signing autographs for kids. The moment sunk in. Jerrick Harding was now the all-time scoring king for the Weber State Wildcats. Coming into the night, 24 points were between him and the top spot. Sacramento State is one of the best defensive teams in the conference, and they knew to be ready for a big night, but no one knew quite what to expect. On a cold day in Ogden, Harding’s hot hand carried him past the record for career points in program history... it only took one half. He tortured Sac State defenders with
Jerrick Harding breaks the record for the most points in Weber State’s history, during the Sacremento game on February 6, 2020.
By ADAM RUBIN Reporter
A small group of WSU students, faculty and staff met together to share stories about life experiences on Wednesday in the Stewart Library. The excerpts ranged from the words of Greta Thunberg to Robert Frost. Each academic year The Engaged Learning Series chooses a different theme, and In My Shoes has been the theme for the 2019 – 2020 academic year. Teresa Martinez, Student Engagement Coordinator, worked with the Dean of the Steward Library, Wendy Holliday, to host the In My Shoes, Stories from the Stewart Library reading event. “It’s fitting, because the library is a warehouse of stories, it made sense to explore the stories that we could expose
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people to,” Martinez said. Last fall, The Engaged Learning Series held an In My Shoes-themed reading event, which allowed students, faculty and staff the opportunity to read their own writings, some read poetry and others read books in foreign languages. Martinez stated the importance of showing up actively while at events and engaging in the event itself helps ensure people are using the engagement aspect of the Engaged Learning Series to their fullest potential. “We want to ensure that people are having conversations, creating dialogue, making change, and doing something with that change, that you are intentionally taking action and doing something,” Martinez said. Natania Kapoor, a senior at WSU, was one of the students who volunteered to
read by getting in touch with Teresa Martinez. Kapoor chose to share a selection entitled, “You’re acting like spoiled irresponsible children,” from Greta Thunberg’s biography, “No One Is Too Small.” Originally the book was a reading assignment for Kapoor. While reading Thunberg’s story, Kapoor began to understand, appreciate and empathize with her. Kapoor found herself relating to, and inspired by, the brave, strong and courageous path Thunberg took to make her voice heard and raise awareness globally for the current climate crisis. “Don’t be scared, whether you feel like you’ll be heard or not, don’t be scared to have an opinion and share it with others,” Kapoor said. Gabe Taylor, also a senior at WSU, was another student who took action and read
from Jon Krakauer’s book, “Into The Wild.” “I volunteered to come read this book today because it’s been helpful for me in making some difficult decisions in my personal life,” Taylor said. Taylor explained how reading “Into the Wild” helped him relate with his own life decisions. After reading “Into the Wild,” Taylor felt more confident in making decisions, and made the jump into changing his major and career path. It was the “breakthrough,” Taylor said, that he needed at that time in his life. Taylor often refers back to “Into the Wild,” and reading in general, for seeing things through different perspectives and different people’s lenses. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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Right before the end of the first half of the men’s basketball team, Weber State University’s Jerrick Harding became the school’s all-time scoring leader with a pullup jumper against Sacramento State in the Dee Events Center on Feb. 6. However, the loudest cheers of the night came during the halftime show. Rong Niu, better known by her performing name “Red Panda,” entered the basketball court with with a 10-foot-tall folding ladder, a 9-foot-tall unicycle and 15 white bowls. With the assistance of one of the WSU cheer squad members, Niu unfolded the ladder, ascended and mounted the unicycle with the appearance of effortless grace. She wheeled herself to both ends of the basketball court to salute the crowd, generating hype with her mastery of the unicycle. After she wheeled to the center of the court, her presentation music filled the venue and her WSU cheer assistant began to toss her the bowls, one at a time, while she pedaled the unicycle in small back-andforth movements to stay upright and in the same spot. As if this feat was not impressive enough, she took the first bowl and balanced it, bowl facing up, on the top of her head. Then, her show began in earnest.
She caught another bowl, thrown by her assistant, and she extended her right leg, all the while balancing on the unicycle with her left leg, and placed the bowl on her right shin, using only her right foot and balance as a support. She kicked her right leg upwards, tossing the bowl perfectly into the receiving bowl that rested on top of her head. One bowl turned to two. Two bowls turned to three. Three bowls turned to four. The audience waited quietly, as if holding their breath, between each “round” of bowls. Their cheers grew louder with each successful “toss-and-catch” Niu completed. Niu’s performance culminated with her placing five bowls on her shin, tossing them into the air, and catching all five into the neat stack on her head. In total, she had stacked the 15 bowls on her head, by tossing them with her right leg, while balancing on that 9-foot-tall unicycle. Niu has performed this routine for several years at college campuses and NBA arenas across the United States. The Destruction, the WSU student section, chanted “Red Panda” as Niu triumphantly left the court.
The Red Panda acrobat entertains the Dee Events Center audience during halftime on Feb. 6.
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WITH 11 SENIORS GONE, ’CATS ADD 16 TO ROSTER By BRANDON MAY Section Editor
Sixteen Wildcats joined the Weber State University football team on National Signing Day, Feb. 5. WSU football welcomes three transfer signees, three returned missionaries and ten high school players. “It’s another group that we really like,” head coach Jay Hill said. “Obviously, we wouldn’t have signed them if we didn’t like them.” The three transfer signees add two sophomores and a junior to the ‘Cats roster. Kahlef Hailassie is a 6-foot-1 sophomore who plays defensive back out of Cosumnes Oaks, California. Before transferring to Weber State, Hailassie played at the University of Oregon last fall. Okiki Olorunfunmi joins the Wildcats as a 6-foot-5 sophomore playing defensive end. The Clovis, California, native is a junior college transfer from Reedley Junior College. “We really love the way Okiki looks
right now,” Hill said. He’s already gaining a bunch of strength and size since he’s been here. He’s going to be a great player for us.” Mackenzie Morgan is a 6-foot-2 junior punter from Trigg, Australia. Morgan came to the United States through the same program as Doug Lloyd and is transferring to Weber State from North Carolina State. “Those three guys I can comment on right now,” Hill said. “I’ve already seen them, a little bit of what they do in the weight room and running around, and I’m super excited about them.” Among the 10 high school signees joining the ’Cats, four join the offense as linemen: James Bruce, Anthony LaFrance, Hunter Scott and Devin Smith. Bruce joins the Wildcats out of Odessa, Texas. The 6-foot-4 offensive lineman played his high school football at Permian. LaFrance, also 6-foot-4, and a native to Chino Hills, California, played for Ayala High School. Scott comes from Gilbert, Arizona. The 6-foot-5 offensive lineman is out of Per-
ry High School. Smith hails from Spring Branch, Texas; the 6-foot-3 lineman played for Smithson Valley. Also joining the offense, Jordyn Turner was a three star recruit out of Bothell, Washington. The 6-foot-5 wide receiver is looking to make an impact in his first year with Rashid Shaheed, Josh Davis, Ty Macpherson, Devon Cooley and Justin Malone. Keayen Nead, out of Sugar City, Idaho, rounds out the additions to the ‘Cats’ offense. The Sugar City native played for Sugar Salem and is a 6-foot-5 tight end. The other four high school signees joining the ‘Cats play defense. Salt Lake City native Abraham Williams joins the ’Cats out of West High School as a defensive back. Jagger Childs is a 6-foot-4 defensive linemen out of Kennewick, Washington, and Connor Finlayson is a 6-foot-5 defensive end out of Highland, Utah, having played ball for Lone Peak. Brayden Wilson is another tall defensive linemen at 6-foot-5. The Kaysville native played his high school ball at Farm-
ington High School. “I’m excited about the rest of the guys,” Hill said. “We will see what they become as a class.” Joining the 13 signees are three athletes who have signed previously but are returning from their missions for next fall. Bronson Barron is a 6-foot-3 quarterback out of American Fork. Before leaving for his mission, Barron played at American Fork High School. Jacob Bosco is a 6-foot-1 linebacker out of Provo. The Provo native played for Timpview before he left for his LDS mission. Colby Samuels will also join the Wildcats after serving his LDS mission. The Lehi native is a 6-foot-3 wide receiver who played high school football at Skyview. The Wildcats begin spring ball on March 10 as they look forward to their season opener against the University of Wyoming on Sept. 5. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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Machela Sweeney usually gets her ideas from Pinterest. That’s where she got the idea for her sustainable flower program. “When I originally saw the idea on Pinterest, people were using cans for their flower pots,” Sweeney said. “I decided to use water bottles since my roommates and I always have those laying around.” Sweeney then gathered up water bottles, soil, paint and an abundance of flower seeds. Sweeney is a Resident Assistant for University Village. Every month, RA’s are in charge of creating their own programs centered around learning, living or growing. Residents were then able to chose from marigolds, baby’s breath, morning glory and aubrietia for their flower seed selection. “Residents get to learn different ways to be sustainable and reduce their carbon footprint,” Sweeney said. Olivia Sandoval is a freshman and doesn’t often come to RA activities.
“It can be hard to get out of your comfort zone by coming to these events,” Sandoval said. “The best part is, you can just do your own thing, and you can connect with others if you want.” Brittney Coles is a fellow RA at University Village, who brought some of her residents to participate in the event. “A lot of these programs have meaning behind them, so residents can learn about something new while they hang out in a good environment,” Coles said. “We try to cater our events to our residents’ interests. We always want them to have a good time.” Sweeney wants residents to learn about different ways they can be sustainable going forward. “You can recycle, take shorter showers and remember to turn off lights when you leave your apartment,” Sweeney said. “They may seem small but they do have an impact. Our earth is only going to be around for as long as we take care of it, so it’s important to learn what we can do.”
Students sign in and get supplies for the Sustainable Flowers event at the Community Center Great Room in University Village on Feb. 4.
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1. b. China. According to U.S. News, this will help normalize trade between the two countries. 2. c. 157. According to KSL TV, this was more than the winter storm on Feb. 3. 3. d. The Washington Post. According to U.S. News, The headline on the front page read Trump acquitted. 4. d. Stars. According to USA Today, The largest star, a red giant, sucked in the smaller star with its large gravitational pull and the stars collided releasing outer layers and gas into space. Utah Highway Patrol
5. a. Death. According to The New York Times, Doctor Li Wenliang tried to warn of the mysterious virus but was silenced by police, and has now died from the virus. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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