Waldo's World: The Signpost 3/26/2024

By BRISA ODENTHAL Section Editor

Who is the president of Weber State University?

A. John E. Lindquist

B. Brad Mortensen

C. Jerry Moyes

D. Adrienne Andrews

When was Weber State University founded?

What is the official name of the Duck Pond?

1. 2. 3. 4.

A. 1965

B. 1904

C. 1895

D. 1889

A. Ada Lindquist Plaza and Pond

B. Damian Lillard Duck Pond

C. Wallace Morris Plaza

D. Wildcat Plaza and Pond

What was the original name of Weber State University?

A. Weber State University

B. Weber College

C. Weber Stake Academy

D. Weber State College

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS ON PAGE 31

By BRISA ODENTHAL Section Editor

Joining a campus organization is one of the best ways to create your own community at Weber State University. Regardless of your major, interests or time on campus, there is a community for you to join.

One of these communities is WSU’s very own student-run newspaper, The Signpost. With various desks that perform multiple tasks, The Signpost is an organization made up of people with differing backgrounds and talents.

The news desk is where the hard-hitting, important information comes from. This desk writes stories that affect WSU students and their community. With a range of topics from

politics to events to construction and everything in between, the news desk is versatile with reporters who major in everything from journalism to political science to film.

The culture desk is perfect for those interested in fine arts and the more cultural aspects of WSU. The desk covers everything from theater to cultural centers to Ogden’s community. Joining the culture desk is a oneway ticket to attending all sorts of campus and community events.

The Signpost wouldn’t be a campus newspaper without a sports desk. Sportswriters cover a range of athletic topics from the teams themselves to the games and tournaments to the individual players. You don’t have to be a student-athlete to be part of WSU’s athletics scene with The Signpost.

The copy desk is the place for perfection-

ists. The Signpost’s copy editors work hard to make sure the paper is impeccable in grammar, spelling and style before the paper goes to print and out to the public.

The Signpost is the only campus newspaper that regularly translates its articles to Spanish in the entire state of Utah. The translation team at The Signpost works hard to make articles accessible to more people on campus and in our community.

If writing or editing isn’t for you, there are still opportunities within The Signpost.

Our photo desk is made up of photographers from all photography backgrounds. Whether you’re into sports photography, landscape photography or traditional photojournalism, The Signpost’s photographers work hard to make our paper aesthetically pleasing.

Speaking of aesthetically pleasing, another non-writing desk on The Signpost is the graphics desk. Graphics editors lay out our newspaper to make it most pleasing to the eye. If you have a passion for graphic design or need a place to improve your skills, The Signpost is a great option for you.

The Signpost offers room to grow through becoming an editor or even a future editor-in-chief or managing editor. It also offers a tuition waiver, with the amount depending on your desk and position in the organization.

The Signpost meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during fall and spring semesters and publishes every Tuesday and Thursday.

If you feel like The Signpost is the right campus community for you, join now!

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Editors of The Signpost fulfilling their editor duties and reading various newspaper issues from The Signpost.

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By BRISA ODENTHAL Section Editor

On March 19 Weber State University announced the Building Puentes program, which will bring courses and degrees in Spanish to the university.

Because of a $2.5 million grant from the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the university now has the funding to provide courses and degree pathways that will be entirely in Spanish.

Weber State University is on its way to become an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, with Hispanic students making up the second largest ethnicity group at the institution. This funding and program will help to push WSU to serve its Hispanic student population even more.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ogden is 29.6% Hispanic, as of July 2023. With such a high population of Hispanic citizens, WSU’s new program will better serve the community around it.

The program is breaking barriers, being one of the first programs nationwide to do something like this. The program will be going through a “soft-launch” to start, but will bloom further and further through the next five years.

The first degrees and certifications to be a part of this program will include computer engineering and cybersecurity, with nine other high-demand certificates that should be available in 2028. The beginning of this program will focus on high-demand degrees.

“Our ultimate goal is student success in both the classroom and the workplace, so we’re going to offer additional bilingual support courses and services,” WSU President Brad Mortensen said in the university’s official press release.

WSU plans to begin hiring Spanish speaking staff and faculty to help facilitate this program in the coming year.

By BRISA ODENTHAL Editor de Sección POR NATHANAEL STOUT Traductor

El 19 de marzo la universidad Weber State anunció el programa Building (edificando) Puentes, lo que lleva cursos y carreras españolas a la universidad.

Por la subvención de $2,5 millones del oficio de oportunidad económica del gobernador de Utah, la universidad ahora tiene el financiamiento para la provisión de cursos y carreras enseñados enteramente en español. La universidad Weber State está en camino de ser un institución emergente de servicio para hispanicos, con la población de estudiantes hispanicos siendo el segundo más grande de la institución. Este financiamiento y el programa va a ayudar a impulsar WSU a servir aún más.

Según el departamento de censo EE.UU., la población de Ogden era 29,6% hispánico en julio de 2023. Con tan alto porcentaje de

ciudadanos hispánicos, este nuevo programa servirá mejor a la comunidad cercana.

El programa rompe barreras, es uno de los primeros programas en la nación de hacer algo así. Tendrá un “soft-launch” (introducción pequeña) al empezar, pero crecerá más y más durante los cinco años venideros.

Las primeras carreras y certificaciones que serán parte del programa incluyen ingeniería de la computadora y seguridad informática, y nueve certificaciones adicionales de alta demanda estarán disponibles en 2028. El principio del programa se enfocará en carreras de alta demanda.

“Nuestra meta principal es el éxito estudiantil en la clase también como la carrera futura, así que ofreceremos cursos y servicios de apoyo bilingüe adicionales”, dijo el presidente de WSU Brad Mortensen durante el comunicado de prensa oficial.

WSU planea empezar a contratar a empleados que hablen español para facilitar este programa durante el año que viene.

LEFT: President Brad Mortensen speaking at the 2021 Latinx graduation ceremony. RIGHT: Weber State graduate Eva Martinez with her diploma after the 2021 Latinx graduation ceremony.

Dancers performing a dance at the 2021 Latinx graduation ceremony.

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Every senior at Weber State University has been a new student at some point. Whether they started their freshman year or transferred later on, everyone starts somewhere. The university’s graduating seniors from the media department have shared some words to help new WSU students get through their first year as a Wildcat.

Kennedy Camarena, Editor-in-chief:

I wish I knew that you don’t have to finish your degree at the same pace as others. Everyone studies at their own pace. Life happens and sometimes you need to take a break from school or even finish some credits somewhere else. Make sure to find a community of some sort while you are in college too. Those extracurricular activities are fun and they can teach you things that your classes might not be able to teach you.

Adam Montgomery, Editor at Large

I wish I had known how many friends I would make. During my first few semesters, I didn’t fully engage in campus life, but once I did, I formed multiple connections and lifelong friendships. Establishing that sense of community became crucial for me later on, and various aspects of my life truly began to thrive. If only I had realized that there was a whole network of people out there waiting for me, I could have experienced that sense of belonging much earlier.

As hard as you work, play just as hard. I buckled into my degree and education and didn’t give myself time to enjoy college and live. You only get to experience college once in your life so enjoy it while it lasts. Still work hard in school, but make sure you balance out that hard work with some play. Find those times to live and enjoy life. That will help keep college fun and help you not burn out

Gretel Monjar, Assistant News Editor

Weber really is “Great! Great! Great!”

Continuing your education can be intimidating and scary, but you’re made for this. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge you need on the way. You don’t have to know it all now–that’s not how it works.

Get to know your professors. Build friendly professional relationships. They will be your mentors and guides. And get to know your classmates too. Having a friend in a class makes it easier (and more fun!)

Take advantage of all the resources on campus. Learn them early and use them often.

Be kind to yourself, and be excited.

Lexie Andrew, Culture desk co-editor

Natalya Vega, Dedicated videographer/editor:

Reach out to staff more. Like, professors and faculty around [Studio 76.] They’re always really supportive. They’re really supportive of anything, even outside of academics, they’ll help you when you’re going through something and they all understand it, they just want to support you. So, take advantage of that.

Andrew Kyed, Director of outreach and belonging:

You’re going to grow a lot in college, like, as a person. It’s going to suck a little bit, but it’s also going to be really, really fun. So, be ready to be challenged, be ready to learn… but, also be ready for some difficulties. Because that happens in college, but you’ll be better because of it.

Lieb Kuich, Executive operations manager:

Be more social. Talk to more people. My first few years before I became a communications major, I just hung out in the Shepherd Union by myself between classes. Then I became a communications major, I stuck around the ‘cat cave’ and made a lot of friends through there. I feel like I know everyone in the communications digital media department, they all know me, and it’s just a great time honestly having all of these friends around.

Alex Perry

Find ways to get involved with other people, with organizations, find ways that make you happy to be at college. As opposed to, ‘I have to take another class, I have to go do my homework.’ Don’t let yourself get stuck in the monotony of having no life aside from just work and school work. Find things that make you excited to be there and people that make you excited to be there.

By GRACIE WOODBURY Reporter

Many Weber State University students agree that the university features great places to relax during their time on campus.

“There’s this beautiful garden area right between the Browning Center and the Shepherd Union,” Abish Shurtleff, a junior at WSU studying nursing, said. “There’s nice benches around the trees, and there’s a little stream that surrounds it.”

Shurtleff commented on the beauty of the garden in the spring, saying she would love to have a picnic there with the blooming flowers.

“I love the sound of moving water, so I found that place,” Shurtleff said. “I just remember listening to the sound of the water

as I was working on my music homework. It felt like there was not a care in the world. It was so calm.”

Galilee Barlow, a WSU junior studying professional sales, said her personal favorite place to relax on campus is the Stress Relief Center.

“I love that they have all those herbal teas and beverages and massage chairs, and it’s just super quiet,” Barlow said. “They’ve got chill music going, and you can just relax.”

Barlow added that doing her homework in the center makes it easier to maintain focus.

Hadley Fritz, who is currently in the last semester of his bachelor’s in health administration, enjoys the Shepherd Union to visit with friends, but prefers the Stewart Library when he needs to study.

“The library is the only place on campus

where there’s nobody there and people are just studying,” Fritz said. “It’s just a nice place to relax.”

Fritz recommended studying on the second floor of the library, saying that the upper levels of the building are even more peaceful.

Fritz saw a physical therapist he works with at the library. The two had a conversation at a later date, where they connected over their shared university attendance.

“I didn’t even know he was a student at Weber State because I just saw him at work,” Fritz said. “But one day I saw him at the library.”

Shurtleff offered one sentence of advice for anyone seeking a space to unwind on campus.

“Explore, because that’s where you’re go ing to find the most unusual and cool places,” Shurtleff said.

LEFT: Couches on the second floor of the Shepherd Union provide comfortable places for long study sessions. MIDDLE: Shepherd Union is a great place for grabbing some food and studying with friends. Right: Many benches lined up outside of Shepherd Union make for another outdoor study spot in this warmer weather.

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By MEGAN SWANN Section Editor

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk is an international student from Poland, double majoring in instrumental performance and Spanish. She plays violin for Weber State University, which earns her a performing arts scholarship.

“It’s a good help for me and my family to just pay for tuition because as an international student, we pay out-of-state tuition. The cost can be really high,” Kolodziejczyk said. “It definitely allows me to focus a little bit more on my studies.”

Kolodziejczyk receives one of over 50 performing and visual arts scholarships WSU offers. Instead of taking high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores into consideration like Weber’s academic scholarships, these sources of financial aid are determined by major declared, financial need or proficiency. Eligibility and requirements for performing arts scholarships can be found at the Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities website.

Other times, these scholarships may require auditions or participation in some sort of activity.

Brianna Wooden receives a dance scholarship and tuition waiver.

“With this scholarship, you have an agreement with the dance program to participate in their performance group, Orchesis and fulfill a given number of production hours,” Wooden said.

Wooden said at the beginning of the semester, when auditions for Orchesis took place, there was a Google form where dancers could say whether or not they also wanted to be considered for the tuition waiver.

“Not only has this scholarship helped me financially, but the requirements behind maintaining this scholarship have given me a lot of learning and performing opportunities,” Wooden said.

Wooden added that because of these opportunities, she was able to learn more about the technical side of stage productions like lighting and sound.

Andrew Barratt Lewis, associate professor of theater and chair of the performing arts scholarship committee, said that in the past, students reached out and were given an audition time. However, this could look different this year as Weber is implement-

ing a new Specialized Scholarship Application.

Both Wooden and Kolodziejczyk said the best way to learn more about these opportunities is to get in contact with the faculty in that specific department.

Kolodziejczyk said to get in contact with them before applying for the scholarships so that they can show you all of the options available.

“The performing arts are eager to help you. They want to give everyone opportunities. The dance education administrator, Amanda Sowerby, is great about finding all sorts of scholarships and grants for students to earn money,” Wooden said. “There are so many resources for people, you just have to ask and apply for everything.”

These scholarships are applied to through the Specialized Scholarship Application found on the financial aid department’s website.

Lewis said that while only in-state students can receive tuition waivers, scholarships are still available for transfer, out-ofstate and international students. He also emphasized that students should reapply in future years regardless if they received a scholarship their first year.

“Even if you don’t get a scholarship in your first year, you should come and make yourself really useful,” Lewis said. “Many of our students end up on a scholarship their second year.”

Lewis said this is because the department gets to know a student a lot more throughout the year that they know them, rather than from a quick audition.

Lewis also talked about a scholarship that is new this year for the theater department. Created by Catherine Zublin, a recently retired theater professor, the new scholarship will go towards theater students with extenuating circumstances that are making it difficult to continue school.

More information can be found on each department’s website, and questions can be addressed to andrewlewis@weber.edu.

“We’re not scary. If you need help, ask a professor in the area you’re interested in and we’re going to help you,” Lewis said.

TOP LEFT: Max Young looking at his developed film in amazement (taken with film). TOP RIGHT: Art professor at Weber State, Sara Serratos, teaching student Max Young about developing film (taken on film). MIDDLE: Gabe Harmer and Avi Silverleaf preparing chemicals to develop their film in the film lab in the Kimball Arts building on campus (taken on film). BOTTOM: Students in the film lab learning how to develop their film (taken with black and white film).

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POR NELLY HERNANDEZ TEJADA Traductor

POR MEGAN SWANN

Editor de Sección

Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk es una estudiante internacional de Polonia, está estudiando música instrumental y español. Ella toca el violín en la Universidad de Weber State, lo que le da una beca de artes escénicas.

“Es una gran ayuda para mí y para mi familia pagar la matrícula porque como estudiante internacional, pagamos la matrícula de fuera del Estado. El precio puede ser muy alto”, dijo Kolodziejczyk. “Definitivamente me ayuda a concentrarme un poco más en mis estudios”.

Kolodziejczyk recibe una de las más de 50 becas en artes escénicas y visuales que ofrece Weber State. En lugar de tener en consideración la puntuación académica y los resultados del ACT o el SAT, como las becas de Weber, este tipo de ayuda financiera viene definida por la carrera declarada, por la necesidad financiera o por la capacidad del estudiante. Elegibilidad y requerimientos para las becas de artes escénicas se pueden encontrar en la página web de Lindquist Col-

lege of Arts and Humanities.

Otras veces, estas becas pueden requerir audiciones o la participación en algún tipo de actividad.

Brianna Wooden recibe una beca de baile y una dispensa de la matrícula.

“Con esta beca, tienes un compromiso de participación con el programa de baile en su grupo de representación, Orchesis, y cumples un cierto número de horas de producción”, dijo Wooden.

Wooden dijo que al comienzo del semestre, cuando tuvieron las audiciones para Orchesis, había un cuestionario en Google donde los bailarines podrían decir si querían o no ser considerados también para la dispensa de matrícula.

“ Esta beca no solamente me ha ayudado financieramente, también los requerimientos para mantener la beca me han dado muchas oportunidades de aprender y hacer presentaciones”, dijo Wooden.

Wooden también dijo que, con estas oportunidades, pudo aprender más cosas sobre la parte técnica de las producciones escénicas, como la luz y el sonido.

Andrew Barratt Lewis, profesor adjunto de teatro y director del consejo de las becas de artes escénicas, dijo que en el pasado, los

estudiantes se contactaron con ellos y les daban una hora para la audición. Pero esto podría ser diferente este año, porque Weber está implementando una nueva aplicación de becas especializadas.

Ambos, Wooden y Kolodziejczyk, dijeron que la mejor forma de aprender más de estas oportunidades es contactando a los profesores de ese departamento específico.

Kolodziejczyk dice que antes de aplicar por las becas deben contactar con ellos para que puedan mostrarles todas las opciones disponibles.

“Las artes escénicas están dispuestas a ayudarte. Quieren dar oportunidades a todos. La administradora de la educación de baile, Amanda Sowerby, es muy buena para buscar becas y subvenciones a todos los estudiantes para ganar dinero”, dijo Wooden. “Hay tantos recursos para la gente, sólo hay que pedirlo y aplicar por todo”.

Estas becas son aplicadas por la Aplicación de Becas Especializadas encontrada en la página web del departamento de ayuda financiera.

Lewis dijo que aunque solamente los estudiantes residentes del estado pueden recibir dispensas de matrícula, todavía hay becas disponibles para estudiantes trans-

feridos, estudiantes de otros estados y estudiantes internacionales. También insistió que los estudiantes deben volver a aplicar en años futuros, a pesar de haber recibido una beca en su primer año.

“Aunque no recibieron una beca en su primer año, deberían asistir y hacerte muy útil”, dijo Lewis. “Muchos de nuestros estudiantes terminan con una beca en su segundo año”.

Lewis dijo que esto es porque el departamento conoce mucho más a un estudiante durante todo el año que les conoce, en vez de una audición rápida.

Lewis también habló de una beca que es nueva este año para el departamento de teatro. Creada por Catherine Zublin, una profesora de teatro recién jubilada, la nueva beca se ofrecerá a estudiantes de teatro con circunstancias extenuantes que les impidan seguir estudiando.

Para más información, pueden entrar en la página web de cada departamento y dirigir sus preguntas a andrewlewis@weber. edu.

“ No damos miedo. Si necesitas ayuda, pregunta a un profesor en el área que te interesa y te ayudaremos”, dijo Lewis.

LEFT: 3D sculpture student using styrofoam to create art. RIGHT: Student developing film in the Kimball Arts building (taken on film).

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By REAGAN WHITING Columnist

Let’s be real here for a minute: No matter what format you attend college in, it’s always going to have ups and downs. My college experience has certainly had plenty of

each and I’m only a sophomore.

My first semester, fall 2022, proved to be harder than I anticipated. The dorms were completely full, and I lived in Cache Valley. Instead of attending class in person I had to stay home and do everything online. I didn’t think this would be much of an issue since my sophomore year of high school was during the COVID-19 pandemic. I was used to online classes; what could go wrong?

I started that semester at home taking five online classes. Within three weeks, I was so behind in my history class I had no choice but to drop it. To be fair, it did lighten my workload, but the semester was still pretty difficult.

The thing about online classes in college is that a lot of them don’t have scheduled Zoom meetings. Also, many of my professors didn’t make videos outlining lessons. I spent fall 2022 teaching myself most of the materials for all of my classes.

Don’t let this scare you though. Even if you take online classes, it’s super easy to get in touch with professors if you have questions or concerns about anything.

Spring 2023 was both easier and more difficult than fall had been. I was able to get into a dorm, but now I was an hour away from work and home. I found myself taking five classes, but with three in-person this time. It was still hard

to find a balance between school, work and my social life.

The in-person classes in the spring were great. I took better notes, had more opportunities to communicate with my professors and classmates and it was easier for me to have my homework done on time. But, being away from home for the first time and trying to balance everything took a toll on my mental health.

I was constantly homesick, and I didn’t know anybody here at Weber. Making friends while getting the hang of being a good college student isn’t exactly the easiest thing ever. Needless to say, my first year of college was a tough one. For how

difficult it was, it did teach me how to function better on my own. This spring is my fourth semester as a college student and there have been more ups this school year than downs. This is my first semester completely in person and it has been wonderful so far.

When I started college, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life, and I’m still figuring it out. If you’re in that same boat, don’t worry; it’s normal to feel a little lost at first. The good news is college provides a space for you to explore your interests and find out who you are and what you want to do.

Students gathering on campus between the Shepherd Union and the Stewart Library

Students work on assignments before classes at Tracy Hall.

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POR MARIA MANTILLA

Traductor

POR REAGAN WHITING

Columnista

Seamos realistas por un momento: no importa en qué formato vayas a la universidad, siempre va a tener altibajos. Mi experiencia universitaria sin duda ha tenido un montón de cada uno y yo soy sólo una estudiante de segundo año.

Mi primer semestre, otoño del 2022, resultó ser más duro de lo que esperaba. Los dormitorios estaban completamente llenos y yo vivía en Cache Valley. En lugar de asistir a clase en persona tuve que

quedarme en casa y hacer todo en línea. No pensé que esto fuera a ser un gran problema, ya que mi segundo año de instituto fue durante la pandemia de Covid-19. Estaba acostumbrada a las clases en línea; ¿qué podía salir mal?

Empecé ese semestre en casa tomando cinco clases en línea. A las tres semanas, iba tan retrasada en historia que no tuve más remedio que dejarla. Para ser justos, eso aligeró mi carga de trabajo, pero el semestre siguió siendo bastante difícil.

Lo malo de las clases online en la universidad es que muchas no tienen reuniones programadas con Zoom. Además, muchos de mis profesores no hacían vídeos

con las lecciones. Me pasé el otoño de 2022 aprendiendo por mi cuenta la mayoría de los materiales de todas mis clases.

Pero que esto no te asuste. Incluso si tomas clases en línea, es muy fácil ponerse en contacto con los profesores si tienes preguntas o dudas sobre cualquier cosa.

La primavera de 2023 fue a la vez más fácil y más difícil que el otoño. Conseguí entrar en una residencia en campus, pero ahora estaba a una hora del trabajo y de casa. Me encontré tomando cinco clases, pero esta vez tres en persona. Seguía siendo difícil encontrar un equilibrio entre los estudios, el trabajo y mi vida social.

Las clases presenciales de pri-

mavera fueron estupendas. Tomaba mejores apuntes, tenía más oportunidades de comunicarme con mis profesores y de interactuar con mis compañeros, y me resultaba más fácil hacer los deberes a tiempo. Pero estar lejos de casa por primera vez e intentar equilibrar todo afectó a mi salud mental. Echaba de menos mi casa constantemente y no conocía a nadie en Weber. Hacer amigos y al mismo tiempo aprender a ser un buen estudiante universitario no es precisamente lo más fácil del mundo.

Cabe mencionar que mi primer año de universidad fue duro. A pesar de lo difícil que fue, me enseñó a desenvolverme mejor por mi cuenta. Esta primavera es mi

cuarto semestre como estudiante universitaria y ha habido más subidas que bajadas este año escolar. Este es mi primer semestre completamente en persona y hasta ahora ha sido maravilloso.

Cuando empecé la universidad, no estaba segura de lo que quería hacer con mi vida, y todavía estoy averiguándolo. Si estás en el mismo barco, no te preocupes, es normal sentirse un poco perdido al principio. La buena noticia es que la universidad te ofrece un espacio para explorar tus intereses y descubrir quién eres y qué quieres hacer.

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By HAMID KHAN Reporter

Studio 76 is gearing up for its latest creative endeavor — a short film titled “Jaeger,” under the direction of digital media student Alexander Papworth. The film presents a captivating narrative centered on a hunter caught in a relentless time loop, distinguished by its absence of dialogue.

“The actor is Jared Palmer, who we’ve worked with on ‘Nomad’ in 2021,” Lieb Kuich, the student executive at Studio 76, said.

Every April, Studio 76 accepts applications from students eager to join the staff, with hiring taking place each fall semester. The studio prides itself on being an inclusive space, welcoming students from all academic backgrounds. This openness fosters a diverse community of creatives, enriching the studio’s output with a variety of perspectives and talents.

“I think it’s a great way to learn as well, because it’s very much a boots-on-the-ground kind of class and job if you’re on staff,” Kuich said. “I like how I feel I’ve learned a lot more on set through studio than I have in the classes honestly.”

Located in the Stewart Library, Studio 76 serves as an asset to WSU students pursuing media production. The studio offers access to top-notch equipment and facilities, supporting a wide range of student-led projects from broadcast journalism to podcasts and short films.

They also have DIY workplaces in the library for students to film presentations and a foley studio which is for sound effects in which students have recorded voice-overs for short films and animated pieces. Their username on YouTube is Studio 76.

Aaron Atkins, the faculty advisor for Studio 76, emphasized the unique educational model the studio represents.

“One of the really cool things about a studio as an organization and co-curricular in a class is that the students who are involved that have complete creative control over what they want to work on what they want to do,” Atkins said. “They build the production around whatever it is that they’re trying to do. So it is student-run, it’s student-led.”

TOP: DP and clothes and makeup, Katherine Berghout, filming the set of their movie. BOTTOM LEFT: Sign showing Studio 76 and what they do. BOTTOM

Studio 76 crew preparing to film.

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By COOPER HATSIS Reporter

Carla Trentelman, a retiring sociology professor at Weber State University, is the recipient of this year’s John A. Lindquist Award. Given annually, the John A. Lindquist Award works to acknowledge Weber State University faculty who have fostered students’ learning through community engagement.

For Trentelman, using community engaged learning means employing a service component into her teaching. The students who take community engaged learning classes with Trentelman complete service work in the community and conduct community based research as part of the course work.

“The service works to help them learn more about what it is we are learning in class,” Trentelman said.

In Trentelman’s contemporary social issues class, students focus on one social problem and do 15 hours of social work that is connected to that problem. The assignments given out help students connect what they see in their service work and what they are learning in the classroom.

“Some students will choose to work on issues related to poverty and they might put in their 15 hours through the food pantry at Weber State,” Trentelman said.

This method of teaching helps students see the inner complexities of many social issues, creating a deeper connection with course material while also giving back to their community. This work can also help students find jobs once they graduate or move on to higher education.

Trentelman said community-based research helped the campus community.

In her environment society course, her students conducted research on how the Weber State community thinks about water conservation. The students brought the information they gathered to the WSU Energy and Sustainability office. The research from that class has helped the campus be more knowledgeable on the subject and what education is needed for campus to better understand water conservation.

Beyond community engaged learning in classrooms, Trentelman’s career shows many

examples of her dedication to her community.

After graduating from high school in Montana, Trentelman moved to Utah to be with family in January 1978. In the fall of 1979 she enrolled at Weber State College as a Vista Volunteer, a program that paid tuition in exchange for volunteer service. Trentelman graduated in 1982 with a bachelor’s of general studies in sociology.

Once graduated, Trentelman began her first career in addiction counseling. Trentelman worked in addiction counseling for two decades before deciding to shift gears and go back to school.

“I couldn’t picture having one career for the rest of my life, so I planned then to go to grad school after my kids were grown,” Trentelman said.

While working in addiction counseling, Trentelman felt that the “progress, not perfection” mentality has been good for her students. She wants to see how her students grow over the course of a semester and their ability to make progress in learning, writing and handling difficult concepts. Trentelman said watching her students make progress is one of her favorite parts of being a professor.

Trentelman started graduate school in 2001 at Utah State University with a focus on environmental sociology. In the summer of 2005, Trentelman began working at Weber State as an adjunct professor while working to get her Ph.D. Then in 2009, Trentelman received a tenure position at Weber State and began her position on campus officially.

“I love it here; it’s my dream job,” Trentelman said.

Protecting and conserving the Great Salt Lake is another passion of Trentelman.

“I moved here in 1978, and I didn’t ever learn anything or think about the lake until 1995,” Trentelman said. “At that point I read the book ‘Refuge’ by Terry Tempest Williams and that totally shifted my thinking. I became very interested in the lake.”

Trentelman did her Ph.D dissertation work on the Great Salt Lake. She conducted surveys, focus groups and interviews to see how people who lived near the lake felt about it and how it affected them. At Weber State, Trentelman implements that research into

her environmental sociology courses.

Outside of work at Weber State, Trentelman enjoys spending time with her husband and grandchildren, and also bird watching. Bird watching is one of the things that brought her closer to the Great Salt Lake.

Center of Excellence and Learning invited Trentelman to host their Last Lecture event last semester. The Last Lecture is an event where retiring professors are honored and can speak on any topic of their choosing.

Trentelman asked those attending her Last Lecture to bring food to donate to the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank at the Catholic Community Service.

When it comes to John. A Lindquist Award, Trentelman said the award is an important acknowledgement of the community engaged learning. The award celebrates the connec-

tion and commitment that students have to their communities and communities have to students.

Trentelman said that while this award might have her name on it, this is about the effort her students, community partners, the members of CCEL and herself have done to give back to the community.

“John A. Lindquist and many of his children have been very invested in that kind of commitment, so it is very fitting that there is this award named after him, that is all about acknowledging the importance of this work and partnership,” Trentelman said.

Carla Trentelman, professor of Sociology at Weber State University.

Weber State University

By COLLYN COWLES Section Editor

By ZAIRA CORIA Reporter

Weber State University women’s soccer hired former goalkeeper Mekell Moss as assistant goalkeeping development coach. Two years after Moss’s graduation from Weber State, she was appointed by head coach Craig Sanders to take on the position.

Moss joined Weber State’s women’s soccer program as a freshman in 2018 and graduated from Weber State University in 2022. During her time at WSU, Moss sat out as a redshirt freshman in the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

As a sophomore in 2020 Moss started and played in five matches for a total of 445 minutes. During the five matches she played she only conceded two goals, one against Idaho

State University and one against the University of Utah. Moss won a Big Sky Player of the Week award with a total of 16 saves throughout the season.

During her junior year in the 2021 season, Moss started and played in a total of eight games and had a total of 675 minutes played. During Weber’s match against Oklahoma State on Sept. 19, 2021, Moss faced a total of 16 shots. During a match against the University of Montana Moss had a season-high of four saves with a total of 13 shot attempts by the Grizzlies.

“I think I set the standard high of what a high-intensity practice should look like,” Moss said. “Even as a coach now I’m expecting the same things I did as a player. I don’t feel like it’s a whole lot different.”

During her senior year in 2022 Moss started in a total of 14 games and had a career-high of 1300 minutes played. In Weber’s matchup against Sacramento State on Nov. 2, 2022, Moss faced a total of 19 shots. In a match against Northern Arizona, Moss had a career high of nine saves with a total of 10 shot attempts by the Lumberjacks. After Moss’s time playing as a Wildcat she received a handful of awards including two Big Sky Honorable mentions.

In the 2023 season the Wildcats finished the regular season with a 1–9–5 overall record and a 1–3–4 Big Sky Conference record. Weber State scored a total of 17 goals and had a total of 76 saves throughout the season. The Wildcats’ only win of the season was against Idaho State University in the last game of the season.

“I’m trying really hard to empower the girls to be the leaders that I know they can be and have their own voice, demand a high level of competition and effort and hard work from their teammates while still being someone the other girls look up to and respect,” Moss said.

The Wildcats will start their 2024 fall season at the end of August. Heading into the fall season the Wildcats signed six new players to their roster: Reese Thurston, (center back), Isabella Sackett (center back), Hannah Kallias (defender), Abby Dombrow (midfielder), Jenna Nichols (midfielder) and Amanda Caswell (central attacking midfielder).

Top: Mekell Moss catching the soccer ball during a game. Middle: Mekell Moss at practice with her teammates. Bottom: Mekell Moss playing for Weber State.

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El equipo de fútbol femenino de la Universidad Weber State contratos la ex portera Mekell Moss como entrenadora asistente de desarrollo de porteras. Dos años después de la graduación de Moss de Weber State, fue designada por el entrenador en jefe Craig Sanders para asumir el cargo.

Moss se unió al programa de fútbol femenino de Weber State como estudiante del primer año en 2018 y se graduó de Weber State en 2022. Durante su tiempo en Weber State, Moss se sentó como estudiante de primer año de redshirt en la temporada 2018 y 2019.

Como estudiante de segundo año en 2020 Moss fue titular y jugó en cinco partidos para un total de 445 minutos. Durante los cinco partidos que jugó solo encajó dos goles, uno contra la Universidad Estatal de Idaho y otro contra la Universidad de Utah. Moss ganó un premio a la jugadora de la semana de la Big Sky con un total de 16 paradas a lo largo de la temporada.

Durante su tercer año en la temporada 2021, Moss fue titular y jugó en un total de ocho partidos y tuvo un total de 675 minutos jugados. Durante el partido de Weber contra Oklahoma State el 19 de septiembre de 2021, Moss se enfrentó a un total de 16 disparos. Durante un partido contra la Universidad de Montana. Moss tuvo un máximo de temporada de cuatro paradas con un total de 13 intentos de disparo por los Grizzlies.

“Creo que puse el listón muy alto de lo que debe ser un entrenamiento de alta intensidad”, dijo Moss. “Incluso ahora, como entrenador, espero lo mismo que cuando era jugador. No siento que sea muy diferente”.

Durante su último año en 2022 Moss fue titular en un total de 14 partidos y tuvo un máximo de 1300 minutos en su carrera jugada. En el partido de Weber contra Sacramento State el 12 de noviembre de 2022, Moss se enfrentó a un total de 19 disparos. En un partido contra Northern Arizona, Moss tuvo un máximo de carrera de nueve paradas con un total de 10 intentos de disparo de los Lum-

berjacks. Tras su paso por los Wildcats, Moss recibió varios premios, entre ellos dos menciones honoríficas de la Big Sky.

En la temporada 2023, los Wildcats terminaron la temporada regular con un récord general de 1-9-5 y un récord de 1-3-4 en el Big Sky Conference. Weber State marcó un total de 17 goles y tuvo un total de 76 paradas a lo largo de la temporada. La única victoria de la temporada de los Wildcats fue contra Idaho State University en el último partido de la temporada.

“Estoy tratando de empoderar a las chicas para que sean líderes que puedan tener su propia voz, exigir un alto nivel de competencia, esfuerzo y trabajo duro por parte de sus compañeras de equipo sin dejar de ser alguien a quien las demás chicas admiran y respetan”, dijo Moss.

Las Wildcats comenzarán su temporada de otoño 2024 a finales de agosto. De cara a la temporada de otoño, las Wildcats han fichado a seis nuevas jugadoras: Reese Thurston (defensa central), Isabella Sackett (defensa central), Hanna Kallias (defensa), Abby Dombrow (centrocampista), Jenna Nichols (centrocampista) y Amanda Caswell (centrocampista ofensiva).

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Top: Mekell Moss playing on the Weber State Women’s Soccer team. Above: Weber State Soccer on defense with Mekell Moss as goalie. Left: Headshot of Mekell Moss.

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By GRETEL MONJAR Asst. Section Editor

Students at Weber State University have access to a resource that connects them with unique opportunities to connect with peers and the outdoors. The Outdoor Program at WSU boasts a variety of pathways to recreational activities.

“It’s the best-kept secret on campus,” Daniel Turner, campus recreation associate director, said.

The program has four primary functions: equipment rentals, Adventure Programs, a Challenge Course and a Technical Training Center.

The equipment and gear rentals are “the bread and butter of the program,” according to Turner. WSU students get 30% off. Rentals include mountain bikes, lawn sports sets, river and lake gear and winter gear like skis.

The Adventure Program organizes 200 trips a year. Hayley Prine, the Outdoor Program coordinator, oversees the Adventure Program trips.

“We are lucky enough to have really beautiful outdoor spaces to do that in here in Ogden,” Prine said.

Prine, originally from Missouri, intentionally moved to the West seeking the range of experiences it offers.

New Weber students are invited to the Ex-

perience Weber overnight camping trip to Pineview Reservoir in August, before the start of fall semester. All-inclusive tickets are $40.

After a day on the lake, featuring a 20 ft blow-up water slide, WSU faculty and administration join the party for dinner. Turner said students don’t want to miss the event.

“Anybody who goes on the trip says it was a highlight,” Turner said.

Students can also engage with the Outdoor program through a variety of student jobs.

“We’re super accommodating because we do work with students and their schedules, and if you work here, you get free rentals and, a lot of times, discounted prices to go on Haley’s [Adventure Program] trips,” Amy Knight, an Outdoor Program coordinator, said.

The Outdoor Program is looking to hire a rental technician and a challenge course facilitator.

“Our challenge course is a great opportunity for high school students to kind of flex their leadership skills and come on as employees here,” Prine said.

The applications and job postings can be found at jobs.weber.edu.

The Outdoor Program increases campus recreation to keep student retention by engaging students in meaningful experiences.

“If nothing else, a weekend trip adds value to students’ time at Weber State University,” Turner said.

On Feb. 24, the Outdoor Recreation Program hosted a Full Moon Snowshoe, open for students, alumnus and the general public. NORLITO RANCHEZ | The Signpost

By ADAM MONTGOMERY Editor at large

Ogden, Utah, nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, has garnered attention as a nominee for the best Main Street in the United States by USA Today. The city is one of 20 finalists for “Best Main Street” in USA Today’s Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024. This recognition spotlights the city’s rich heritage, captivating charm and vibrant community spirit that define Ogden’s Historic 25th Street.

With a sorted history dating back to the 19th century, Ogden’s tale is one steeped in life of the railroad, commerce, underground tunnels and danger.

Settled by trappers and traders, Ogden

evolved into a vital hub for the Transcontinental Railroad, shaping its identity as a pivotal junction point in the western railway network. The city’s heritage as a transportation crossroads infused it with a dynamic energy and cultural diversity that persists to this day.

Ogden’s Historic 25th Street stands as a living testament to its storied past, lined with historic buildings that have been lovingly preserved and repurposed. The city has had its own troubled past, with the downtown area being labeled as one of the most dangerous streets in America during the 1920s and ‘30s, and even “too rough” for Al Capone.

However, Ogden continues to redefine its reputation through historic preservation and the expansion of community and art space, like the Dumke Arts Plaza located in the Nine Rails district, and the upcoming Wonderblock

division set to connect 25th Street to 26th between Grant and Lincoln Avenues.

“The WonderBlock development will be a combination of residential dwellings, retail, office services, food and beverage, as well as hospitality. All of the project elements will be connected via attractive public spaces that will support special events — creating a unique sense of place that will draw people throughout the region to our awesome downtown,” Ogden city’s website states.

This redefinition of Ogden has been highlighted by Forbes Magazine, naming it as one of the best places to raise a family and ranked on National Geographic’s list of Top Ten Emerging Ski Towns.

From the iconic Union Station, a symbol of Ogden’s railroad legacy, to the well-loved Amphitheater, a cultural hub hosting a variety

of performances and events, each corner of 25th Street whispers tales of yesterday and showcases the city’s enduring commitment to preserving its heritage.

Through a blend of historic preservation, community engagement and small businesses, Ogden has transformed the heart of downtown into a bustling hub of activity that seems to resonate with locals and surprise visitors.

As the nomination spotlight shines on Ogden, it serves as a reminder of the city’s enduring legacy, its journey of reinvention and the collective pride of its residents in preserving a piece of history that continues to shape the vibrant tapestry of Ogden, Utah.

The voting is currently live and ends on April 8 at noon, with the winners being announced on April 17.

The Wasatch Mountains tower behind downtown Ogden.

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By COLLYN COWLES Section Editor

With the buzz of March Madness ramping up, the excitement for fans like me trying to fill out their “perfect bracket” has also begun.

For my Final Four matchups I have the University of Connecticut facing off against the University of North Carolina and the University

of Tennessee facing off against the University of Marquette.

For the first time since 2006-07, I have UConn defeating Tennessee to win back-to-back National Championships. UConn defeated San Diego State last year 76–59, winning their first National Championship since 2014. UConn has won this tournament five times and heads into this tournament as favorites to win it all.

The NCAA men’s tournament has seen some major upsets and thrilling games in the opening rounds, with several unexpected outcomes shaking up brackets. This year was no exception as March Madness fans were treated with multiple upsets and Cinderella stories on opening day.

Upsets galore: No. 11 seeds have been particularly successful, with Duquesne, Oregon and NC

State all pulling off spectacular wins against higher-seeded opponents. These upsets have become a trend in recent tournaments, with No. 11 seeds making deep runs in previous years.

Duquesne’s victory: Duquesne’s upset win over No. 6 BYU was a highlight of the tournament’s early action. Despite being the underdog, Duquesne secured a 71–67 victory, knocking out a significant portion of bracket predictions. With it only being the second game of the tournament, Duquesne’s win over the Cougars left only 16% of the Nation’s brackets perfect. Oregon’s strong performance: Oregon Ducks, another No. 11 seed, exceeded expectations with an impressive 87–73 win over No. 6-seeded South Carolina. Jermaine Couisnard led the charge with a career-high 40 points, add-

ing to the day’s upsets.

NC State’s dominance: NC State continued the trend of No. 11 seeds performing well in the tournament by defeating No. 6 Texas Tech 80–67. Their victory marked their first trip to the second round since 2015.

Are 11-6 matchups the new 12-5: March 21’s matchups marks the fourth-straight NCAA March Madness tournament in which at least one No. 11 seed has advanced past the first round. Three of those tournaments have seen multiple No. 11 seeds win, and several advancing deeper into the tournament.

Jack Gohlke’s heroics: Jack Gohlke emerged as a star for the University of Oakland, leading his team to a historic upset over No. 3 Kentucky. Gohlke’s remarkable performance, including 10 3-point-

ers on 20 3-point attempts, fueled Oakland’s 80–76 victory and busted countless brackets in the process. As a result of the upset, almost every perfect bracket was busted. More than 95% of the brackets had Kentucky to move onto the second round. By the time the game was over, less than 0.1% of brackets made through Yahoo Sports were still perfect.

Few perfect brackets remain: With numerous upsets and unexpected outcomes, most brackets have been busted. Only a handful of perfect brackets remain, highlighting the unpredictable nature of March Madness.

Overall, the tournament has already delivered thrilling moments and unexpected results, setting the stage for further excitement in the upcoming rounds.

Go Huskies!

By KENNEDY CAMARENA Editor-in-chief

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Since Weber State University’s Ogden Campus is built on the side of a mountain, a bit of hiking may be a part of your daily commute as an in-person student.

While hiking to class can be a chore for many students, walking around campus for fun is another story. From the “Flaming W Rock” to the hiking trails just above the campus, there are many worthwhile views at WSU.

Starting at the lowest section of campus, the Ada Lindquist Plaza and Pond is worth seeing for any student or visitor. This pond is best known by students as the “Duck Pond” because of the many waterfowl seen in the area.

Next on our list is the OGX bus line. This bus can bring you to all of the fun and interesting places in Ogden, including Ogden’s Historic 25th Street. Anyone can park for free at the Dee Events Center parking lot to begin the scenic ride on the OGX. The view from the bus stop at the Shepherd Union is pretty amazing during sunset hours as well.

Right above the Weber State Central OGX bus stop is a rock called the “Flaming W Rock,” better known to most students as “The W Rock.” This is a great place to take photos and watch the sunset.

Near the center of campus, you’ll find my favorite spot to view — the Stewart Bell Tower. This spot can be found at the top of a staircase in between the Stewart Library and Tracy Hall Science Center.

The highest point of campus offers a couple places to begin a hike off the paved path above Weber State. There are two hiking trails: the Discovery Loop Trail and the Fitness Trail.

About a mile away from campus (15 minutes), is the Bonneville Shoreline Trails. This includes access to Beus Canyon Trailhead, Bonneville Shoreline Trail, 29th Street Trailhead, 36th Street Trailhead, Strong’s Canyon and Waterfall Canyon. With hikes varying in difficulty, there is something for all nature lovers.

This is a free activity for college students that can help reduce stress caused by school. The hikes are scenic from beginning to end. This allows hikers to enjoy any portion of a hike, in case you need a short break in between classes. We are so blessed to receive an education by the mountain so we can go on hot girl hikes.

Take caution when exploring these trails and watch out for rattlesnakes. Lastly, remember to have fun!

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TOP: Signs pointing to the directions to take to hike the WSU Discovery Loop and the Par Course trail.

BOTTOM: Wooden sign at the head bonneville trail.

TOP LEFT: Shoreline hiking trail near Weber State University.

TOP RIGHT: Different views of Weber State can be seen all along the WSU Discovery Loop.

BOTTOM LEFT: Trail marker telling which direction to take for each hike.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Weber State Universtiy bell tower seen from the top of a staircase near the Center for Interprofessional Education Health Care building.

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DO YOU KNOW WEBER?

QUIZ ANSWERS FROM PAGE 2 2. 1. 3. 4.

The answer is B, Brad Mortensen. Mortensen started his position as president of the university in January 2019 and has been working at the university since August of 2004.

The answer is D, 1889. The university was founded in 1889 in downtown Ogden as a junior college. The university moved to its current location in 1954.

The answer is A, Ada Lindquist Plaza and Pond. Though it is usually called the duck pond, the official name of the area is the Ada Lindquist Plaza and Pond.

The answer is C, Weber Stake Academy. The university has gone through a variety of names in its history. It was founded as Weber Stake Academy, then was renamed to Weber Academy in 1902. In 1918 the school became Weber Normal College and in 1922 the school became Weber College, then Weber State College in 1963. Weber State became Weber State University in 1991.

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