The Signpost 2018 Fall Orientation Issue Monday - August 27, 2018 - Volume 89 by The Signpost - Weber State University

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CONTENTS 5........Why Weber is perfect for non-traditional students

29......Better commutes, better living

8........Wildcat athletics loaded with talent

30......Marquee games highlight ’Cats schedule

11.....Tales of a transfer student

33..... Striving for violence prevention

13.....Destruction Zone gaining followers at WSU

35..... The least you need to know about WSU

14.....’Cats cut carbon footprint with UTA

36..... The arts are alive and ﬂourishing on 25th

16.....Some Wildcats learn better in whitewater

38..... Career services promote student success

18.....A move across campus

41.....Club Sports allow students to continue playing

21.....Navigating the waters of parenthood and college

43.....Larry Stahle passes away

23.....Saved by the Bell...Tower

44.....Shake-up at Studio 76

24.....Much to do at WSU (Map of WSU)

46.....Hidden Gems on campus

26......Parking’s a jungle, but here’s how to survive

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WHY WEBER IS PERFECT FOR STUDENTS By ANA LICHFIELD Columnist

At 37 years old, I wake up everyday and ask myself, cup of coffee in-hand (duh), what do I want to be when I grow up? What a question to ask — especially before the caffeine kicks in. Some of that has long been answered as I’m a wife and mother of four. You might think I’d have this one nailed down by now, but, in the spirit of honesty, I must admit that plans change. Why not Weber, then, to help me ﬁgure it out? Here is what makes Weber State, a great, great, great place to build your future. Chant along if you agree. One, it’s a bargain. Seriously, have you compared tuition costs to the University of Utah? With all you save here, you can afford to buy your kid a Happy Meal. No kids? No worries. Buy yourself one. Just do me a favor and double up on the fries. Two, it’s beautiful. Gorgeous mountains aside, we have beautiful new buildings all over campus. The ongoing construction serves as a reminder that, despite how cheap it is here, they still have money and the drive for self-improvement. Who knew Ogden could be such a tremendously beautiful place for a college campus? Three, despite Utah being notably absent from the name of the SAMANTHA VAN ORMAN | The Signpost

university, WSU remains a widely-respected educational institution with a world-class faculty. Drs. Jean Norman, Tracy Callahan and Leah Murray, I’m looking at you. Number four comes without a price tag. Maybe it’s just me, but I ﬁnd Weber to be a surprisingly comfortable place to learn and explore my passions. I enjoy going to school every day because of the opportunity that lies here — we shouldn’t need to have it ﬁgured out all the time. For example, earlier this summer, I was cramming COMM 1130 (Intro to Media Writing) into seven weeks (never do it like that, by the way). That led me to an unsolicited reporter position at The Signpost. My teacher happened to be the Signpost’s advisor and recruited me. I took the bait. It wasn’t a hard sell, as I do know I want to be a writer, but I truly hadn’t considered journalism before (slow learner here). To be fair to myself, I do know some of what I want to do with my life. The bliss of a strong dark roast can help provide answers and inner peace. Just sayin’. However, the answer to what I want to be has been a lengthy, pour-me-a-cup-of-coffee-type philosophical answer that would best be left in the depressingly vacant interior of my now empty Starbucks mug (I write deep and live deep, and that requires caffeine). It is one that I will continue to reframe because I feel growing up Please see NON-TRAD, 6

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not only means you have a job that pays your bills and then some, but it also means you make it your “other” job to always grow. Maybe you can relate? Not just to the love of coffee, but to answering the reasons why you are here as a non-trad student too. You’ve lived a little, or maybe a lot, and now you’re here. Hopefully you’re happy with your decision and are doing amazing things in your classes. Maybe it’s your

first time ever or just your first time back. It was my first time back last fall. My first semester here, I opted for all online courses to ease my way in. What a big mistake for me because, even in our digital world, I’m one of those who needs human interaction of the literal variety, not virtual. I’m not an isolated pioneer hanging out alone at my dugout in Panguitch. Or maybe I am — a modern-day pioneer, that is. I’ll be the first person in my family with a college degree.

Not only does that thought ﬁll me to the brim with pride, but there’s gratitude for what it will mean for my family. Sometimes I feel I’d much rather fast-forward to me making money in my career instead of rehashing this school thing. At 20, I left school behind for the school of life, but a missing piece for me has always been that I didn’t get my diploma. But I want it so bad that I can taste it in a way that even coffee can’t satisfy. The value of an education has always been a big deal in my eyes,

and I’m excited for the opportunities percolating here at Weber, and I hope that you are too. This school is cool, right? Fingers crossed that by the time I have my Bachelor’s degree I will have school down, and you will have down whatever it is you’re here for before moving on to what you want to be as you grow up. Best of luck on that, my fellow Wildcats! Best of luck and coffee, lots of that, too. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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Fall semester at Weber State University not only means time for students to hit the books again — it signals the beginning of the Wildcats’ 2018–19 athletic year. Weber State has boasted a strong athletic program throughout the years, and this year is shaping up to be no different. There are several distinct athletes to watch. Coming off a historic 2017 season, the Wildcat football team has multiple players to keep an eye on. Senior offensive lineman Iosua Opeta is highly regarded, not only in Ogden but across the country. Opeta was named an All-American by the Associated Press last season and is a two-time All-Big Sky Conference selection. Heading into 2018, he was named to both the Big Sky preseason All-American team and the STATS preseason All-American team. “To me, because it’s preseason, it doesn’t mean a whole lot to me,” Opeta said. “I mean, I haven’t even played yet. I think it’s good because it lets me know where other people see me as a football player and where I can be in the future.” Opeta said he is more appreciative of end of season awards. In addition, Opeta also set goals he’d like to meet for this upcoming season. “Individually, I’d like to be First-team All-American this year, and I want to show people that I am one of the best tackles in the country,” Opeta said. “As a team, I want

a Big Sky championship again, and a national is the dream right now.” On the offensive side of the ball, Rashid Shaheed will be a threat. The returning sophomore received All-American honors as a freshman and was named the top Collegiate Return Specialist by the FCS Athletic Directors Association. Shaheed amassed 25 kick returns for 743 yards and two touchdowns last season. His return average of 29.7 yards per return is the best in Weber State single-season history, and his 743 yards is the fifth best ever in a campaign. Shaheed will be all over the field; last season, he recorded a touchdown in the return game as a wide receiver and had a 67-yard rushing touchdown early in the season. Senior linebacker LeGrand Toia will be the leader on the defensive side of the ball. Toia started in all 13 games for the Wildcats last season, and he led the team in tackles with 76. He recorded five sacks on the season, second most on the team and second among all linebackers in the conference. Toia earned second-team All-American honors by the American Football Coaches Association and was named to the Big Sky All-Conference first-team. Heading into this season, he was also named a Big Sky preseason All-American and a STATS preseason All-American. “I look at it like I’m still an underdog,” Toia said. “This season, I want to be another All-American, and I want to get looks into

the NFL. I want to go to the NFL if I have a chance.” For Wildcat soccer, Madison Garlock will look to improve off a dominant 2017 season where she was named to the All-Big Sky Conference Second Team for the second season in a row. “I’ve gotten much better at the details this summer,” Garlock said. “Just trying to make myself a more well-rounded player.” Heading into her senior season, Garlock said she is focusing on ending on a high note and saving her best performances for last. “I’m trying not to dwell on the fact that it’s my senior year, but I do want to leave it all out there on the field,” Garlock said. “Every play is my hardest. Every game is my hardest, and I am leaving it all out on the field every time.” The men’s basketball season will kick off in November, and Jerrick Harding will look to build upon a historic sophomore season. Last season, the 6-1 Harding led the Big Sky in scoring, while finishing 14th in the nation at 22.0 points per game. The highlight of the season was Harding breaking the 41-year-old Weber State single-game scoring record, scoring 46 points in Weber’s overtime win at Montana State on March 3. Harding earned earned first team All-District and All-Big Sky honors following the 2017-18 season. On the women’s side, fans might want to keep an eye on Emily Drake, the returning senior from Pullman, Washington. Drake has started in every game for the Wildcats during her last two seasons, averaging 12 points a game over that span. She has scored 20 or more points eight times over the last two seasons, and last year, she had a career high of 31 points against Idaho State. New women’s basketball head coach Velaida Harris expects leadership from seniors Drake and Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman. Harris said, “Emily (Drake) is competitive and wants to be better. They both have a lot of experience, not only on the court but as student-athletes. They are going to lead by example.” The women’s volleyball season recently kicked off, led by Andrea Hale. After last season, the senior was named to the U.S. Women’s Collegiate National Team Detroit by USA Volleyball. “I’m so happy for Andi,” head coach Jeremiah Larsen said. “She has worked incredibly hard, and we are excited that she gets the opportunity to represent Weber State and the Big Sky Conference.” Standing at 6-3, Hale is the first player in Weber state volleyball history to compete at a national level. As an outside hitter for the team, she was second on the team in kills, with 365, and finished last season with a .217 hitting percentage. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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By TORI WALTZ

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Some little girls dream of growing up and living in a far-away castle with their prince charming. As an eight-year-old, my sights were set on something completely different. Instead of a handsome prince, I longed for an eccentric yet dashing upperclassman. As for a castle, my needs were better suited by the grandeur and majesty of a university campus. College was my fairy tale future. Being the youngest in my family, I fell in love with the university lifestyle from an early age through my older siblings. I would often hear stories of their student adventures, sleepless nights and long-lasting relationships, and I would immediately liken them to something one would read in a Harry Potter book. However, my first year of campus life was nothing like Hogwarts. After a freshman year filled with anxiety, indifference and isolation at Utah State University, my initial impression of life in higher education was, for lack of a better word, disappointing. This experience wasn’t the school’s fault — it was mine. I let my infatuation with the idea, instead of the reality, of college dictate my academic decisions. I was attracted to the idea of an Aggie lifestyle, of a chance to achieve the stereotypical “college experience.” I wanted to live in a university town, go to every sporting event and finally become an independent adult. Ironically, what I experienced was the exact opposite. I hardly ever left my apartment, went to one football game (technically only half since I left before the end of the second quarter) and visited my hometown almost every weekend. USU may have sounded great on paper, but it wasn’t the right fit for me. In fact, up until my senior year of high school, it was never even an option. I decided from a

very young age on my dream university. After a campus tour of my sister’s college, I fell in love with the school and its surrounding environment. Like most kids, I spotted the bowling alley and billiards tables in the student atrium and immediately exclaimed “I want to go here when I’m older!” That school was Weber State University. Although most people thought it was silly of me to fantasize about a lesser-known college rather than “shooting for the stars” with universities like Harvard, Stanford or Berkeley, I was content with my little fantasy kingdom. Yet, as time progressed, I began to question my ambitions. Should I have been aiming for a more socially-prestigious college? I looked into attending other schools like BYU or the University of Utah. However, I was able to factor most of them out due to either their expensive tuition or undesirable locations. Then, out of nowhere during my senior year of high school, my AP English teacher suggested a school I had never even considered: Utah State University. As she recalled her memories of life as a student, I suddenly found myself feeling that same excitement I felt as a young girl. Before I knew it, USU had become an option. My decision still rested between the ideal choice of Weber or the unknown gamble of Utah State. It should have been an easy conclusion. However, USU simply sounded better to my 17-year-old brain. I could not escape the prison of my own expectations. In the end, my decision to become an Aggie came with both costs and beneﬁts, the ﬁrst of which being literal costs. The price of living in Logan was undoubtedly more expensive than it would have been had I stayed home and commuted to Weber. Without a steady income, I lived

solely off my savings account, which rapidly depleted by the minute. However, my pathway to a degree was also in danger of being hindered. When I made the decision to become a transfer student and leave USU, I was presented with one of the largest hurdles a college student can experience: transferring credits. For any student who has never had the pleasure of researching whether every course they have ever taken would transfer to a different college, consider yourself lucky. It isn’t fun to picture spending an entire semester at a new school retaking old classes. It’s even less fun to do so because you couldn’t find proper matches. Although these potential complications brought stress and anxiety into my life, they also facilitated knowledge and understanding. After two semesters of forcing myself to meet a certain expectation and failing, I finally realized my greatest folly. College is not a fairy tale and cannot be romanticized as such. By assuming that everything would fall into place the moment I stepped onto campus, I was setting myself up for disappointment and a future filled with anguish. You have to be willing to put in your individual effort. College is simply what you make of it.

Now that I have officially come full circle, transferring to finish the rest of my degree at my childhood dream school, I am determined to not reenact my past mistakes. Despite the fact I won’t know any professors and will essentially be starting over as a new freshman at a new campus, I’m confident my life as a Wildcat will be an experience worth remembering. I may never live in a castle or marry a prince. However, I can still have my own happily ever after. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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By JOE TRAUB

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In sports, it’s generally believed that teams tend to beneﬁt from a rowdy atmosphere. At Weber State University, the student section, known as the “Destruction Zone,” is making a name for itself. WSU director of athletic communications Paul Grua said he believes the student section has played a major role in athletic success. “It is such a fun student atmosphere,” Grua said. “The (Destruction Zone) has been working hard on trying to do new things. They have been reaching out to students.” WSU sophomore Matthew Thorpe is a member of WSUSA, having served in the president’s cabinet in 2017-18. He is also a leader of the student section and said he appreciates what his crew has done. “I feel like we have helped bring a good atmosphere to games,” Thorpe said. “We have been able to energize the teams a bit.” Thorpe said the goal of the Destruction Zone is to get the student body involved, reaching beyond the die-hard fans. “Our goal is to make the games fun and exciting, even for people who aren’t sports fans,” Thorpe said. “We hope to get them involved with different contests, free shirts or food.” Wildcats senior running back Treshawn Garrett said he noticed the presence of the student section during his team’s record-setting 2017 campaign. “It felt like (the Destruction Zone) got bigger and bigger each game,” Garrett said. “The more they provided, the better we got over time.” Garrett said he and his teammates have competed in facilities on the road where there is little fan support, which makes him more appreciative of the atmosphere at Stewart Stadium.

Current freshman Tyler Robinson, also a member of the Destruction Zone, said he believes they have been able to influence the teams as they compete. “In sports, players will admit fans are a big part of what keeps the ball rolling,” Robinson said. “In a close game, it is important to have fans and the entire student body on your side.” Grua said he thinks student support was most evident during Weber State’s first-ever home playoff football game in 2017. “We have some great photos of the student section that day,” Grua said. “I know the players and coaches noticed. It was a historic night.” In addition to cheering on the ‘Cats at home games, the Destruction Zone has also made multiple trips to away games. They have caravanned to Pocatello for a game against Idaho State University and made a four-hour drive down south to watch the Wildcats play Southern Utah University in both football and basketball. Grua said the amount of Wildcat fans in Cedar City when WSU knocked off SUU in the second round of the FCS playoffs in 2017 played a significant role in the outcome of the game. “Any time you are on the road for any sport, it is definitely noticed,” Grua said. “We had a great crowd in Cedar City for that playoff game.” Returning senior Marissa Wolford, part of the student-run video crew that produces sporting events at WSU, said she has benefitted from the opportunity to film the Destruction Zone. “They definitely create a better overall student body atmosphere,” Wolford said. “When the Destruction Zone arrived, I saw more of a presence at women’s basketball games.” Thorpe said he wants to continue to create a positive environment for fellow students.

Wolford said she enjoys the tactics of the Destruction Zone, like distracting opponents as they try to shoot a free throw. “They are super nice people,” Wolford said. “They are energetic and fun to be around. They are always willing to help out.” Robinson said he envisions the Destruction Zone building off their ﬁrst-year success. “Last year, we were just trying to do the basics,” Robinson said. “Now, we have an even

better team with more people on board. We will be holding events such as tailgates and other parties.” Students can follow the “Destruction Zone” on social media and are encouraged to sit in their section for all home sporting events. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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The EdPasses are one of many benefits Weber State offers to students. By WESTON LEE S&T Reporter

Utah Transit Authority EdPasses are available to students as a free benefit at Weber State University. UTA EdPasses come with full access to the busses, TRAX and Frontrunner across the Wasatch Front. While saving money from fuel and auto expenses, students like Elise Waikart have found public transit across Utah to be a smooth and reliable transportation method. “I love riding the bus,” said Waikart. “I’m able to easily get from point A to point B for free, and all it takes is a little extra time and planning, but it’s worth it.” Waikart said she is glad to use public transportation as a means of reducing her carbon footprint. “My favorite route is the bus near my house to Weber State and also on the Frontrunner from Ogden Station to Salt Lake Central,” said Waikart. “I can go shopping and to events in Salt Lake or Farmington Station without putting miles on my car or spending gas.” Although TRAX does not pass through Ogden, students can use their passes while visiting Salt Lake City, and they can be taken as a connection off the Frontrunner. So students can take a bus from Weber to the Ogden or Farmington Frontrunner

Station, transfer from North Temple Guadalupe to the TRAX and finally stop right outside terminal 1 at the SLC Airport. The EdPass webpage says, “By utilizing this benefit, you won’t have to worry about gas prices or traffic. You will also be contributing to a healthier environment while working on homework or taking a nap during your commute.” The UTA Frontrunner even has free WiFi, an abundance of power outlets and desk tables. “I enjoy watching YouTube, streaming music or doing homework while riding the Frontrunner, and their WiFi is fast and reliable,” said Waikart. “People are sleeping too, but I think it’s because the chairs and booths are so comfortable,” Waikart said. “Sometimes I take UTA just for the fun of it though, because it is a good place to relax and enjoy life.” Bikes can be taken across UTA Public transportation, which further increases accessibility to bus stops and the destination and arrival locations. After applying online, the UTA EdPasses can be picked up conveniently in the Shepherd Union Building. New or damaged cards can also be renewed online. More information can be found at weber.edu/wildcard/edpass.html Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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SOME WILDCATS LEARN BETTER IN WHITEWATER By BRANDON MAY Sports Editor

The Weber State University Outdoor Program offers resources for outdoor adventure, renting out winter and summer gear (for water sports, backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing, etc.), guiding adventures and selling discounted ski lift tickets. Guided climbing adventures are offered from April 1 to Nov. 30. Trips range from half- to full-day adventures and accommodates all levels of climbing abilities.

Guided snow adventures are offered from Dec. 18 through March 31 and include a backcountry skiing trip or snowshoeing excursion. Snow adventures are offered as a half- or full-day trips. On guided water adventures, guests will whitewater raft the Weber River or enjoy the ﬂat, calm waters of Causey Reservoir. Both adventures are offered in the warmer months from May 1 to Oct.1. Guest can visit the Weber State Outdoor Program ofﬁce, call or book online to arrange their guided tours.

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A MOVE ACROSS By JENNIFER GREENLEE Assistant News Editor

Testing is one of the unwanted constants of higher education. Shepherd Union has long had a testing center for students to use throughout the semester, but now, it’s moving. With a new Outdoor Adventure Center being built across from the Wildcat Village Residence Halls, the two buildings that are there now will be demolished to make room for the new center. “The offices in the buildings must be relocated. The Veterans Center is moving to Shepherd Union, and a few other offices are shuffling to accommodate this acute need,” Brett Perozzi, vice president for student affairs, said. “We will have fully replaced testing center ‘seats’ with the Tra-

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cy Hall and the new Lindquist Hall (testing centers) coming online.” Having Veteran Services in Shepherd Union will make it easier for those who qualify to find the benefits they deserve. Additionally, the relocation will make it more convenient to process their educational benefits and allow them to use the other services offered to them on campus. However, this move will displace the testing center currently located in the Shepherd Union building. Carl Porter, senior manager of testing centers, explained the timeline for the transition, “The Union Testing Center will close at the end of finals for Fall Semester 2018 and the Lindquist Hall Testing Center will open sometime during the week before Spring Semester 2019.” With the new Lindquist Hall getting

ready to open, it created a perfect opportunity to move the new testing center inside while still helping improve the campus. This way, students will not be out a testing center, and the new one will be in the shiny new building. The Lindquist Hall testing center will have 52 dedicated testing stations with 29 seats that can be used as overflow during finals and other heavy testing days. The Shepherd Union Testing Center holds 42, with an additional 29 used for overflow. With a larger testing center at Lindquist Hall, it will allow more students to take tests at the same time, especially during peak times. There are three other testing centers located across the campus — one at Tracy Hall (which has replaced the old Science building testing center), one in the Student Ser-

vices Building and one at Stewart Library. Testing centers located at the Davis Campus, the West Center and on the Morgan Campus provide for more ease of use for students. If a student is taking classes at other campuses, there is no need to drive up to the main campus just for one test. The hours of the testing centers on the main campus are typically 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sundays. To get in for a test, a student has to show up at least an hour prior to the testing center’s close. For the off-campus testing centers, students can check the Weber State University website. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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SLEEP-DEPRIVED WATERS OF PARENTHOOD AND COLLEGE By ZAC WATTS

Columnist

If you had asked me when I first began my higher education journey that I expected I would have a wife and child before completing my degree, my response would have been an emphatic “hell no!” Nine years later, I’ve learned that life tends to have its own plans. After a series of poor decisions and unfortunate events beyond my control, I took a long break from academia that led me to my current circumstances: a married, recently unemployed 27-year-old college junior with a month-old daughter, a stayat-home wife and a glut of hospital bills looming ominously over my shoulder. The term “nontraditional student” refers to students who meet at least one of the following criteria: students who are parents, 24-years-old or older, or married. It can also be a synonym for “students with dangerously high stress levels.” Attending any university as a nontraditional student can be a daunting task. At Weber State, however, a nontraditional student joins the highest population of his or her peers of any university in the state of Utah. Attending school full time as a married student was a unique experience. Attending school full time as a married student with a pregnant wife was an experience that can only be described by the thoughts that flew through my mind on a daily basis: “What were we thinking? How on earth will I balance a newborn with full-time school and full-time work? Am I going to become that same sorry, bedraggled sack I’ve seen shuffling around campus, sleeping through classes and barely skating by with straight-C’s?” Nine months is a long time to wait for the result of an act that took a few minutes. During those semesters, I was fortunate enough to receive advice, both solicited and uninvited, from other students with children. With a nontraditional

population like WSU’s, there’s no shortage of support. The general consensus seemed to be, “You’ll survive somehow.” The prospect of impending fatherhood and its accompanying sleep deprivation notwithstanding, I soldiered on and completed two semesters. With a due date of July 24, I knew my summer semester would be my ﬁrst exercise in parenting while studying. In addition to the stress of preparing for a new member of our little family, I now had an eight-months-pregnant wife. Comparing my own stress levels to hers would be ludicrous, but the unique position of being utterly unequipped to help her while she struggled with the various discomforts of pregnancy was a strugle in itself. It didn’t help that I, a communications major with little skill in quantitative literacy, was taking my ﬁnal math course during this time period. Finally, one week after the baby’s due date, we were admitted to the hospital for our scheduled induction. This was a mere six hours after class that day, leaving me unable to attend the following class period. One thing I learned during that week is the importance of communicating with professors. This is true with any commitments of a personal nature, but when it comes to pregnancy, most professors are more than willing to cooperate. I was grateful and lucky to have a professor who worked due dates around for me so that I could be fully present for the birth of our child and still turn in the assignments I missed. After watching my wife suffer through nearly 30 hours of labor, followed by a surprisingly short 15-minute delivery period, we welcomed our little bundle of joy into the world. It’s an oft-repeated phrase that expecting parents learn to roll their eyes every time they hear, but it’s also completely true. My wife and I both agreed that every minute of suffering, stress and anticipation was worth the moment we witnessed the birth of our child.

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In the weeks since her birth, Ellie has done nothing tangible to earn my love. She is dependent on me and my wife for her survival, and she takes it all for granted and shows no thanks for the endless, sleepless work we do to keep her alive, except occasionally vomit on my shirt. In spite of this severely unbalanced power dynamic, little Ellie has total possession of my heart. I am an easily bored person, yet I find myself looking into her curious, beady eyes endlessly in wonder at the miracle I played some small part in creating. It’s unbelievably inconvenient to have to wake up at 3 a.m. to feed her or get up in the middle of writing this column or a final paper to change her diaper. I am happy to do it because she is everything. Now the real work begins. Summer semesters are notoriously easy in comparison to the regular school year, and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t filled with anxiety at the prospect of balancing a newborn with a job hunt and 18 credit hours for the next four months. For students who are also new or pro-

spective parents, I will give the same advice I’ve been given countless times: “You’ll survive somehow.” I have thus far. Even though I was required to deliver the final speech in my public speaking class five days after Ellie’s birth and while operating on a collective four hours of sleep, I managed (barely) not to botch the thing and still get a satisfactory grade in the course. I know I am not uniquely gifted or qualified for the grueling task of raising a brand new child while attending college full time, nor am I the first to have attempted or succeeded. If I can do it, literally anyone else can do it. Even though 18-year-old me was confident that I would still be single and childless at the point of graduation, I can confidently look back at that clueless, naïve version of myself and see how those years prepared me for what my life has become. That life would certainly have been easier, but it would be nowhere near as fulfilling as the life I enjoy now. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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Weber State University’s annual block party will kick off at 8 a.m. on August 31 and runs until 2 p.m. During the block party, organizations on and off campus set up booths throughout the main walkways and the Shepherd Union for students to stop by, learn a thing or two, play games and grab snacks. This year’s theme is Saved By the Bell Tower, a reference to the popular 90s sitcom “Saved by the Bell.” Campus organizations will decorate their booths in a competition to receive prizes according to the year’s theme. This year, 150 organizations are expected to be in attendance. These organizations will be divided into academic departments, community partners, clubs and commercial organizations. The party begins with the free, annual President’s Purple Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m. Booths, running from the Shepherd Union

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through the Bell Tower plaza and down to Moench mall, open at 8:30 a.m. and run through the rest of the day. At 11:30 a.m., students can bring their Wildcard by the Shepherd Union Information Desk to pick up their free lunch ticket. Venues from across campus like Starbucks and Cupbop will be in attendance to allow students to sample their free foods like potstickers and cold brews. Each venue will also give students a stamp. Once students have ﬁlled their lunch ticket out with SARA PARKER| The Signpost stamps, they can drop the ticket off A cape and mask adorn the Louis Moench statat 626 Marketplace for a chance to ue south of the Social Science building construcwin one of the ’90s themed prizes. tion. The event is free and open to the public, but, to get the lunch ticket, a student needs a Wildcard. Parking is available on Harrison Boulevard and at the pay lot on the south side of the Shepherd Union, while students can park wherever their pass allows. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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Imagine you are running late leaving home, class is starting in 10 minutes and you are frantically looking for a parking spot so that you won’t be late for class. We have all been there. The rough reality of parking as a college student at Weber State is nothing new to any of us. Luckily, many of our complaints have been heard, and the Weber County Commissioners are trying to do something about it. Commisioner James H. Harvey discussed changes coming to Ogden city, expressing his desire to improve parking and traffic flow around WSU for all of our benefit. “We are all working together to responsibly move people around Weber County, including to Weber State University,” Harvey said. One novel change on the table was the commissioner’s proposal — which would

work with UTA, Ogden City, ferred to as the Utah Valley Weber County and Weber Express, will begin shuttling State University — to imple- passengers around Utah ment a Bus Rapid Transit County. It is estimated that system here in Weber Coun- the BRT system in Provo will ty that would make stops save its passengers five to at WSU. 10 minutes each direction Essentially, a BRT system and possibly more during is an eco-friendly, high- peak traffic hours. speed bus on dedicated That time is 20 extra minroad space so it can move utes every day, plus free of about the town quickly and road rage and traffic hassle. efficiently. Harvey was very excited BRT systems have been as we discussed the potengaining a lot of popularity tial for a BRT system in Wearound the world — for good ber County, and if the Provo reason. One of the many BRT is successful, it can only benefits of a BRT system is mean good things for one the amount of time it will in Weber County. save commuters. If implemented, a BRT In Johannesburg, pas- system stands to help all of sengers that use the BRT us in one way or another. system save an average of College students could 26 minutes each day off then be dropped off right their normal commute. In at the university, saving Istanbul, the BRT system them the hassle of dealing saves its passengers almost with parking, and it gives 52 minutes a day off of their passengers more time, pernormal commute. haps the most significant With time being such a resource in our fast-paced precious commodity, the society. opportunity to save time is certainly a huge incentive. On August 15, a BRT sysComment on this story at tem in Provo and Orem, re- signpost.mywebermedia.com

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In any sport, there are distinct games circled on the schedule in advance of the season’s commencement. This is no different for the Wildcats of Weber State University, as they have key games in each sport they will play in the fall semester. Soccer and volleyball are already underway, the basketball season will commence in early November and football is days away from its first game. Paul Grua, director of athletic communications at WSU, said he is looking forward to the first football game of the season on Aug. 30 when the Wildcats visit the University of Utah. “The game at (Utah) is huge,” Grua said. “It is going to be a lot of fun to go down there.” Grua highlighted Sept. 15 as an eventful day at Weber State. The first home volleyball match will be played against Brigham Young University at 2 p.m. that day, followed by the ‘Cats home opener in football against South Dakota at 6 p.m. “They (WSU) want to make that a big day to kick off the home season for volleyball,” Grua said. “And in football, South Dakota is a team that is just barely outside the national rankings. We went up there two years ago and lost in double-overtime.”

Last season, Weber State lost to Southern Utah University at home in the regular season before upsetting the Thunderbirds in the second round of the FCS playoffs in Cedar City. WSU sophomore return specialist and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed said the rivalry will be on everyone’s minds when they meet again on Nov. 10. “They (SUU) are going to come out with their hair on ﬁre and try to compete,” Shaheed said. “We are going to do the same, and it’s going to be a good game.” In basketball, Grua said he is intrigued by men’s non-conference opponents BYU and Utah Valley University, both of whom will visit Ogden in December. “Those are always fun home games,” Grua said. “To be able to have teams like that come here is great.” In addition, the Wildcats will participate in the Beehive Classic for the second year in a row. Weber State will take on Utah State University on Dec. 8 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. On the same day, the University of Utah will take on BYU. Weber State soccer recently kicked off, and has several marquee games on the slate. University of Texas at El Paso and University of California Santa Barbara will visit in September. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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Nestled on the third floor of the Shepherd Union building, between the testing center and nontraditional student center, sits the women’s resource center. Here, students, regardless of gender/racial/sexual identification, are able to talk and associate with advocates dedicated to advancing social justice and working together to provide a safe and healthy campus, as is written in their mission statement. The Women’s Center provides privacy for nursing mothers andholds workshops dedicated to feminism and social justice through their program Generation F* and maintains a Safe@Weber violence prevention program throughout each year. Also, they are dedicated to providing confidentiality and resources for students who face violence and abuse, a common topic discussed here in the state of Utah. According to Uniform Crime Reports, Utah’s rape rate has consistently placed higher than the national average. In Utah, approximately 74.6 per 100,000 females in 2015, compared to 55.2 per 100,000 females nationwide, reported rape. In addition, the majority, estimated at up to 88.2%, remain severely underreported. The Women’s Center aims to provide a place where people can feel comfortable reporting. “We have seen increases in reports of sexual violence on campus, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s happening more often,” said interim director for the Women’s Center and Safe@Weber advocate, Paige Davies. “We interpret that as people feel more comfortable reporting it. People know what their resources are, know what their rights are and where to go on campus.” The Women’s Center is filled with advocates and counselors dedicated to providing a support system and safe place for its students and survivors. Of course, they place a high importance on confidentiality.

The Women’s Center has the right to not report disclosures of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct, among others. Employees of the school, such as faculty and staff, must report these findings to the office of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity. Students who want a deeper understanding on issues related to sexual assault prevention are able to do so through their e-Weber portal, through the “Safe at Weber” resource. Regularly used to help train staff and faculty with the intent to “educate students about issues related to sexual assault, relationship violence and bystander intervention,” students can simply search for “Safe at Weber” in their portal to become more educated on these topics. Workshops, usually held monthly or bi-monthly, are done through the Women’s Center to educate students on social justice and highlight big events that happen throughout the year, such as Luna Fest and the Take Back the Night rally, both of which happen in spring semester. “(We’re looking at) identity, power of privilege and all of these things that affect the way that we exist in the world, the way we approach the world and the way the world approaches us,” Alex Dutro-Maeda, program specialist said, regarding the workshops. “All of these issues are important to our students, and (we are) figuring out interesting ways that we can provide that education and help folks to figure out how to make a difference in their world.” The Women’s Center will have a booth during the school’s annual block party, occurring on Aug. 31, to give more information and answer direct questions students may have. They will also have an open house Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students who are interested in learning more details about the Women’s Center can do so by visiting their website, weber.edu/ womenscenter.

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WSU CAREER SERVICES Student Service Center SC 230, 801-626-6393

Career Counseling & Major Exploration We have the resources to help you find a major/career that best fits you

Career Cafe

Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Career, Internship & Employment Fairs · Next fair: Student Job Fair, Sept. 5 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Shepherd Union · For more information visit WILDCAT handshake

YOUR ONLINE JOB BOARD AND SO MUCH MORE… Log in through your eWeber portal!

MAKE THE CONNECTION with your counselor by scheduling an appointment online at WILDCAT handshake in your eWeber portal.

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By JENNIFER GREENLEE & Assistant News Editor

TORI WALTZ News Reporter

Here at the news desk, we have a wide range of college experience. One of us is an incoming freshman, one is looking to complete her bachelor’s degree within a year after transferring from Utah State University and one just graduated from Weber State University with a bachelor’s degree. In an effort to assuage new students’ concerns, here is every question our new students could think of regarding everything WSU, and, hopefully, some useful answers.

unforeseen schedule conﬂict), students on the waitlist will be notiﬁed, in order of placement on the waitlist, that they can enroll in the class.

eWeber also provides students the Find My Advisor app through their portal. If a student logs into his or her eWeber account and searches for Find My Advisor, he or she can follow the steps there to determine who his or her advisor is.

eWeber is WSU’s online resource for students. Students are given an account when they ﬁrst register at WSU. Through eWeber, students can access their student email, view Canvas, register for classes and access WSU’s myriad online resources.

Students have a few methods to check their grades. Canvas, WSU’s online organizing tool, allows students to view their grades in any class that the professor has published online to Canvas. Most professors will use the service to notify students of assignments, post grades and make announcements. A student just needs to log in to Canvas through his or her eWeber portal and locate the class in his or her course dashboard that they want to check the grades for. Also, WSU provides students with Cattracks, a service that shows students’ completed and in-progress courses, as well as ﬁnal grades for those classes. If students want to check any of that information, they can search eWeber for Cattracks and log in using their WSU username and password.

Waitlisting is when a class ﬁlls, and more people try to register than are allowed in the course. Every course at WSU has a maximum number of students allowed in the course. If students don’t manage to register for a course in time, they can still get put on the waitlist. That way, if someone drops the course (for example, due to an

For the most part, professors will use a grading scale familiar to students coming from high school. Many professors use the A to F grading scale with percents corresponding to a letter grade, 95 percent or higher equaling an A. Every professor will outline his or her grading method clearly, so students don’t need to fear an unfamiliar grading method.

No. The campus store likes to sell Apple products and can offer some tradeins for old Apple products, but they aren’t necessary. Every campus lab has Windows-friendly PCs for those more familiar with that system.

card through your eWeber portal. Simply search “Wildcard” and follow the link. School-wide shutdowns are rare, but WSU uses Code Purple, a notiﬁcation system that alerts students to emergency situations. Students can add themselves to the notiﬁcation list by searching their eWeber portal for Code Purple and following the steps in the application. Professors will also notify students through Canvas announcements or via email if there is a circumstance requiring class to be canceled or campus to shut down.

To get AP scores transferred, a student will need to speak with registration staff in the Miller Administration building. The registration ofﬁce will help transfer AP scores to WSU with a $10 processing fee. Advisors can help students determine what AP scores can transfer for credit.

A Wildcard is $10 and gets you and up to four guests into all games on campus for free. Additionally, your Wildcard is used to access printing services in campus labs.

It does, but students’ Wildcards allow them to print with pre-loaded money. Five dollars of the initial $10 students spend on the card is loaded back onto the Wildcard, which is loaded again every semester, in order to grant students access the printers on campus. You can also add money to your Wild-

Math; English; physical, social and life sciences; and many other tutoring options are available at WSU. All the tutoring centers are free and open to all students as part of their student fees. Tutoring varies by appointment and dropin depending on the kind of tutoring. WSU offers extensive information on tutoring services on the Tutoring Services page on WSU’s website.

Yes, yes and no. You do need to — and should — apply for scholarships every year. First, complete WSU’s scholarship application form, located through your eWeber portal under “Scholarships.” If needed, also complete the FAFSA application every year. If and when you are awarded scholarships or ﬁnancial aid, you can accept the awards through the same “Scholarships” application through eWeber. You do not need to re-apply to Weber every year. Once you’re in, you’re in.

All students can pick up a UTA Ed Pass for free from the Wildcard Services desk on the main ﬂoor of the Shepherd Union. This pass gets you onto all UTA busses and the FrontRunner for free.

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THE ARTS ARE ALIVE AND FLOURISHING ON 25TH

By HILLARY REILLY A&E Reporter

Ogden has a lot to offer, from momand-pop restaurants and bars to its beautiful hometown feel. Beyond the spots to grab a quick bite exists the tradition of local artistry that runs through the town. Ogden has an array of different art venues like Bella Muse Gallery, Gallery 25 and Ogden Union Station that are located on Ogden’s Historic 25th Street. The Bella Muse Gallery was created by two friends, Elizabeth Robbins and Shanna Kunz. These women had been working in the same art community for some time, and they lived close by one another. They imagined a space that was theirs, full of art where people could come learn about the history. After, their dreams came to fruition, and they have their own place on Historic 25th Street, where few selective artists work is hung and workshops are provided in a fun positive creative atmosphere. As one of the oldest galleries on 25th street, Gallery 25 is a place dedicated to Utah’s local art talent. Multiple resident artists and guest artists have their work displayed in this beautiful shop. Open

gallery viewings occur on the first Friday of each month from 6–9 p.m., when patrons are able to stop by and take a look at the art exhibits — refreshments are provided. Almost celebrating 150 years, Ogden Union Station offers four museums, two galleries and one historic train depot. Gallery at the Station offers free admissions into the vintage art gallery Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This contemporary art gallery is surrounded by the 1920s train station that evokes the feel of the Roaring ‘20s. All art proceeds go into preserving the historic train station to

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keep the history alive. For the more theatrically inclined, the Ziegfield Theater, located on Washington Boulevard, features community theater. Tony Oliver, a play based on Charles Dickens’ famed novel, made its debut at Ziegfeld on Aug. 10. Ziegfield also hosts Open Mic Nights, holiday and comedy shows.

Other community theaters include Peery’s Egyptian Theater and Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse. Regardless of artistic inclination, Ogden offers plenty of options full of culture and creativity to anyone looking for date night ideas or weekend plans. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

Study Abroad for less than staying on campus! Visit the Study Abroad Ofﬁce for more information on how to propel your future.

study abroad office SC Bldg 160 phone: 801.626.8711 email: StudyAbroad@weber.edu website: weber.edu/studyabroad

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INSTRUCTION Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a course specific study group led by qualified student leaders who have taken the class and attend the current course regularly. This is NOT a lecture group. SI offered for Chemistry, Engineering, Health Sciences, History, Nutrition, Math, Physics, and Zoology. SI sessions start the first week of classes, but you can join at any time. Watch for an SI Leader to visit your class!

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By JENNIFER GUZMAN Diversity Editor

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Education called Data Point, released in December 2017, approximately one-third of college students change their major within the first three years of starting their associate or bachelor’s degree. This type of decision can prolong the time it takes students to complete their intended degrees and certificates. Of course, it can also increase the cost in total of attending school, as students require more classes to cover credits they would have taken had they begun with their newly changed major. When students come to Weber State University, tuition can be a significant concern, especially if they change majors, as well as student fees and book costs. However, when declaring their major, students can take a step back and visit WSU’s career resource center for help to determine what they want to do. Career Services helps students find out what career paths they should take by offering personality and career assessment tests while also advising students through career counseling.

Kyle Hole (left), Katie Swainston (middle) and Winn Stanger (right) of Career Services in the Shepherd Union.

Kaley Carver works at Career Services as an intern and science mentor, and she helps other students discover their personal career paths. While meeting up with one of the counselors, Jacob Wilkey, to discuss her career path, Carver also secured herself work there. She now helps other students ﬁnd out what they want to major in. “Our motto here is ‘Make the connection,’” Carver said. “We just want to make the connection for people, whether that’s students to employers, or students to career paths.” Career Services helps connect students to employers by assisting in polishing up their resumes and participating in mock interviews for potential jobs. They also help with ﬁlling out graduate school and internship applications, some of which are required for certain departments, such as the Communication department. When it comes time for students to begin looking for work, they can do so through the Wildcat Handshake app created by Career Services. Similar to LinkedIn, students are able to post their resumes, look for new job opportunities and engage with other students and alumni.

These services are offered year-round, and Career Services also holds various events for students to consistently engage in their future career paths. The “Career Cafe” is held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their office, located in the Student Center room 230. There are treats available as well as advice from the counselors with a different topic each week. The student jobs fair and the STEM and career fair are also done with the help of Career Services. These fairs give students the opportunity to network and employers the opportunity to recruit. The student job fair takes place Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Ogden campus. “Our services are becoming more well-known through Handshake and our marketing efforts,” Carver said. “Students who come in, and learn about their interests and what career path would be best fit them, find it really beneficial.” For more detailed information about Career Services and the resources they offer, as well as their jobs fairs, visit their website at weber.edu/careerservices. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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Cultivating a Safe Enviroment for Everyone •WSU LGBT Resources Center and media library. •Educational programming : Safe Zone Training, LGBTQ 101 and Transgender 101 workshops. •Marquardt Peace and Possibilities Speakers Series. •Events and Activities: Utah Pride Parade, National Day of Silence, the Black and White Ball, WSU Pride week, National Coming Out Day and Transgender Remembrance Month. •LGBTQIA Support / Discussion Group. •Referrals to other resources as needed.

Location & Hours

LGBT Resource Center Student Services Center Suite 154 Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact Information LGBT Coordinator: Jayson Stokes, M.Ed.

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S T C E T O SU PR

S T H G I R L I V I C R U YO W

Weber State University is committed to providing you with an environment where you can learn and work free from harassment and other forms of discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, pregnancy and pregnancy–related conditions such as child birth, false pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, or related conditions, (including recovery), genetics, age (over 40 in employment discrimination), disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, veteran, active protected by law. This includes sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct. It’s Important An atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment promotes human dignity, effective education and productive employment. It’s The Law In addition, discrimination and harassment are prohibited by law, and the University vigorously enforces these protections among its students, employees and visitors. You Have Options If you believe that you have experienced discrimination or harrassment, there are both informal and formal grievance procedures you can use. Protections If you do file a grievance, you are protected against retaliation. These protections apply even if you are supporting someone else who files a civil rights complaint. Contact Us If you believe these rights have been violated you should contact the ofﬁce of Afﬁrmative Action/Equal

Opportunity, which is also the Title IX Coordinator for the University. It is located in the Miller Administration Building, Room 102. The AA/EO office phone numbers are (801) 626-6239 and (801) 626-6240. Email address: aa-eo@weber.edu The Police Can Help In addition, the WSU Campus Police can respond to emergencies any time of day or night. The Campus Police phone number is (801) 626-6460 or 911. Confidential Resources Further, if you wish to report sexual assault or other sexual misconduct confidentially, the Counseling and Psychological Services Center can help provide you with resources and counseling. Additionally, the Women’s Center can provide a confidential .Safe@Weber Advocate to help explain your rights, options, and resources. Go to https://www.weber.edu/safeatweber for more information.

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CLUB SPORTS ALLOW WSU STUDENTS TO CONTINUE

PLAYING

By BRANDON MAY Sports Editor

The Signpost Archives

The Weber State hockey team celebrates a goal against Boise State University.

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The 17 club sports offered at WSU give athletes who may have missed the chance to continue their sport on scholarship a shot to play at a collegiate level. Because WSU’s clubs aren’t funded by the school or the NCAA, students who compete for these teams have to pay out of pocket. However, that doesn’t stop them from competing. When it comes to club athletics, Weber State’s men’s soccer club is one of the highest rated in the nation, having won six national titles. They have begun practice for the 2018 season and will look to make another championship run. Weber State’s hockey team is arguably the most popular on campus. They draw some of the largest crowds of club sports and play high quality opponents such Michigan State, who are on the Wildcats’ 2018–19 slate. The hockey team has also played deep into the postseason and is generally ranked throughout the season each year. Weber State recently added women’s lacrosse and rugby teams, which competed for the first time last year. Men’s

lacrosse is also a fairly recent addition, whereas rugby is the longest tenured club sport at WSU. The baseball club won the national title in 2003 and has made progress in the last few years, reaching the postseason on multiple occasions. They play the majority of their home games at Ogden High School and Lindquist Field in downtown Ogden. Weber State’s other club sports include archery, bowling, fencing, swimming, racquetball, rodeo, running, snowboarding, tennis and weightlifting. Each club is responsible for making their own schedules and finding students who are willing to pay out of pocket and compete to join their teams. Clubs are always looking for new athletes to join. Those interested are encouraged to find more information on social media and other websites. Teams will occasionally host information tables in the Shepard Union to recruit fans and students interested in playing.

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LARRY STAHLE PASSES AWAY

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Larry Stahle, advisor for The Signpost from 1980 to 1995, passed away on August 1. Stahle always promoted a message of involvement and growth for The Signpost and maintained that while the newspaper may have looked different over the years, it’s value in allowing students to get involved on campus was constant and enriching. Stahle left a legacy in his position as advisor at The Signpost. Sheree Josephson, current chair of the Communication department and former Signpost advisor herself, noted how difficult she felt it would be to follow in his footsteps. “When Larry Stahle stepped down as the faculty adviser for The Signpost, I had really big shoes to fill,” Josephson said. “Both because of his impact on community and student journalism in the state of Utah and because of his towering height.” Josephson said Stahle always wanted The Signpost to operate as a real newspaper. “Larry treated The Signpost as a real newspaper because it was. He expected it to be of the same quality as any other community newspaper because it was a newspaper that covered the Weber State community.” Not only did Stahle ensure The Signpost would remain a vocal part of the Weber State University and greater Ogden community, he also received multiple commendations for his work in the field of journalism. Stahle served as secretary for the Utah Press Association in 1990 and was elected president in 1992. The Utah Press Association is an organization that was founded back in 1893 by a group of publishers in

Larry Stahle, advisor for The Signpost from 1980-1995 and winner of several journalism awards, passed away August 1.

Utah, hoping to preserve the people’s access to print media. Today, they continue to represent newspapers throughout the state and uphold a standard for the highest-quality journalism, a goal Stahle always sought to promote. Just a few years later, Stahle received the Utah Press Association’s highest award, the Master Editor and Publisher Award, which the Utah Press Association describes as going to those who “...work hard, live honorably, thought soundly, influenced unselfishly and is entitled to the highest recognition in his profession.” Then, in 1998 Stahle received Clifford P. Cheney Service to Journalism Award, an award given by the Society of Professional Journalists to those who make lifelong contributions to the field. Stahle’s contributions not only The Signpost but journalism as a whole in the state of Utah will not be forgotten. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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STUDIO 76

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Computer

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Weber State University now offers six non-credit, online, self-paced courses for you to expand your computer literacy skills. You will have unlimited access to video-based instruction and work-based projects and assessments. You can start and finish each course at your own pace within a six-month window.

Free to faculty, staff and active students CLC 0100 | Using a computer | $59 You will learn how to use computers, email and operating systems.

CLC 0101 | Document Creation | $79 You will learn basic skills in Microsoft Word.

CLC 0102 | Spreadsheet Creation | $89 You will learn the basic tools you need to use and understand Microsoft Excel.

CLC 0202 | Advanced Spreadsheet | $99 You will further develop your Microsoft Excel skills.

CLC 0103 | Presentation Creation | $89 You will learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint including how to create presentations and use design templates.

CLC 0203 | Advance Presentation Creation | $89 You will learn how to modify an existing presentation using bullets, format painter, master slides and style checker.

Registration Opens Sept. 15, 2018 Visit weber.edu/CLCregistration to get started!

By DARYN STEED AND HILLARY REILLY

A&E Editor and A&E reporter

OTT PLANETARIUM Unless you are a science major, you might not know Weber State University has its very own planetarium open to the general public. The Ott Planetarium — a 30-foot hemispherical dome — is a tool for teaching undergrad astrology classes. This education-oriented facility takes reservations for parties, events and meetings for those who are interested in learning what the planetarium has to offer. The planetarium offered “Science Saturdays” during summer for those with an interest in the stars. Ott Planetarium is a university classroom, so be sure to make reservations or sign up for a ﬁeld trip, available Monday through Friday. As a volunteer organization, it may take time to get reservations in place, so hopeful attendees must plan well ahed of time. THE WOMEN’S CENTER Located in the Student Services building, the Women’s Center has multiple resources for women and mothers on campus. The Women’s Center offers a nursing and pumping room, with comfy seating and a small fridge for milk storage throughout the day. Everyone can use this room for prayer, meditation and relaxation. The Women’s Center is also a safe space for all those who identify as female, though anyone can go to learn about issues that affect women’s lives. On Sep. 6, the Women’s Center will host an open house in SU 322 with dessert and Social Justice Jenga, where all

students can get to know the Women’s Center staff and services. STRESS RELIEF CENTER If you ﬁnd yourself buried under homework and personal life troubles at any point during the semester, the doors of WSU’s Stress Relief Center are always open. Located in the Swenson Building in room 124, the Stress Relief Center offers massage chairs, a chi machine, a light sound machine and a biofeedback machine. All of these tools are meant to help you relax and relieve stress. In addition to visiting the Stress Relief Center regularly, the center recommends eating well, getting enough rest and exercising regularly in order to enjoy a healthier and more satisfying life. ESPORTS OPPORTUNITIES A new addition to WSU’s clubs and organizations is the eSports club, created to help students improve their gameplay and make a network for both competitive and casual players. Veteran players and newcomers alike are encouraged to join. The club meets on Fridays at 6 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Building Computer Lab. In addition to WSU’s eSports club, there are also video game labs available to students — one in the Stewart Library and a second in the Technical Education building. Beyond these resources, WSUs campus holds innumerable opportunities for students. Weber State’s Facebook page gives advice and information to students, and the information desk in the Union building is always a good place to go with questions. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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