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With the fall semester in full swing at Weber State, many students are looking for potential jobs and internships. On Sept. 17 and 18 in the Shepherd Union Building, the STEM Fair and Career and Internships Fair brought employers from all over the northern Utah area to speak about potential opportunities for students with majors in in both STEM fields and others. There were over 40 booths set up between the two fairs with recruiters and members of companies from Delta Fire Systems and Sherwin-Williams to Cache Valley Electric and Williams International. These employers are looking for students who want to work or intern at their company. For some of these companies, it was their first time coming to Weber State to recruit potential students. For others, they have built a relationship with WSU and the students. “We have interviewed and hired Weber State students in the past, and we love what Weber has to offer,” Marvin Roberts from Cache Valley Electric said.
For STEM majors interested in working for an industry-leading aerospace company, Lockheed-Martin was looking to hire students who are in computer software and engineering as they are located at Hill Air Force Base. At the Career and Internships Fair, some of the companies present were Enterprise Holdings, Buckner Insurance, the U.S. Army and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “We are offering a summer internship, as well as management training which can teach you how to run a business,” Enterprise’s Stefany Marquez, a former Weber State student, said. Natalie Barcelo, another former Weber State student, was representing Autoliv. Barcelo discussed how she started off at Autoliv as a receptionist and now she is an HR representative. Autoliv is offering engineering internships. Many of the employers discussed that they know these types of fairs can be hard for students to attend as they are during school and work hours. They said the best way to contact them is by visiting their website and calling or emailing them.
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The Cupcake Wars event at the Weber State University Davis Campus was on Sept. 19. Students, faculty and other attendees gathered together to make their best cupcakes that they could then sample themselves at decorated tables. The event was a joint effort by organizers Heather Sheehan, who is the student body Vice President at the Davis Campus, and fellow student Carissa Ott. Both Sheehan and Ott are part of the Davis campus Student Council at WSUSA. “With the new semester starting up ,we are having some time to take away from studying and have some fun,” said Ott. Both Ott and Sheehan hope to funnel this kind of attendance into other events held at the Davis campus, this event being the first of many events they are hosting this semester. Other events include a yoga night and a skating night hosted at various spots around the community. Their intention is to bridge campus communities with the community at large in the Davis County area.
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Fun was the key for many people who attended the event. Children eagerly showed up with their parents to not only decorate cupcakes but to sample all the free toppings that the event had to offer. “I really like baking and like watching baking shows, and since I had [my kids] and since families were invited, I’d take them as well,” said Megan Marsden, mother of two. “I see other families with kids, and it’s so relaxed. It’s really nice.” But the event was not only limited to families. Students without families were taking part in the refreshing revels, sometimes by accident. Tim Wittner was such a student. He was taking an exam on campus and saw the many flyers and advertisements on campus. Being a passionate cake decorator himself, he knew he had to take part. “I love baking cupcakes, and this has been really fun. The only downside I have is that I am only decorating cupcakes and not actually baking them,” says Wittner as he enthusiastically placed frosting on cupcakes by the bucket load. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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By MARISA NELSON Reporter
Xeriscaping is becoming a popular practice in Utah since it is the second driest state in the U.S. Because of the lack of available water, it is essential that residents of the state know how to conserve water. Weber State has many on-campus resources to help facilitate more water resources and an on-campus xeriscaping project helped to do just that. Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that doesn’t use water-based plants or grass to help save water. The project that took place involved removing the sod be-
hind Tracy Hall and then replacing it with rocks and desert plants that need much less water to live and grow. The area was approximately 1,500 square feet and around 21 volunteers of students, faculty and community members helped to make this project a success. Having landscaping that fits Utah's desert climate helps WSU save stormwater for future use. WSU Sustainable Clubs and WSU Landscaping teamed up to help organize a student involved xeriscaping project. With funding from Tim Eck, director of the Wildcat Bookstore, the project was completed during the week of Sept. 9. Sadie Bradock is the President of the
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Environmental Ambassadors and helped to find funding, advertise and execute the project. She said the main goal of this project and the three clubs she helps to run is sustainability. “I think it’s really important to look at the landscapes that we choose to have around us. Grass is very water-intensive,” Bradock said. Weber State student Analeah Vaughn is passionate about change and helped to plan the project on campus. She said that students should get involved because it is a small step in the right direction that can have a big impact on the state that we live in. Anyone on campus can get involved and be part of making Utah a better place.
In Utah, we use twice the national average of water, according to Water Conservationist Drew Hodge. Xeriscaping is just one of the ways that Weber has decided to help reduce its water consumption. Hodge says that all of Weber State campus has its own water supply and is separate from the city of Ogden. “With climate change happening all around us, the future of water is dynamic and changing," Hodge said. "And projects like this, whether here on campus or at home, are really important.” Comment on this story at: signpost.mywebermedia.com
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"Feminism is kind of a tricky subject for some people because of the stereotype and how it's portrayed in the media," said Haylee Oyler, a WSU Women's Center education and empowerment assistant. "It's important for people to know what feminism is because, simply, it's equality." The WSU Women's Center hosted its first Sister Circle of the semester on Sept. 25. The theme was fempowerment, a continuation of their inaugural Sister Circle held in 2018. During the event, WSU students participated in games where they learned about feminism and standing up for themselves and others. "Feminism is about being an advocate, feeling empowered, being who you are regardless of how you identify," Oyler said. "Most importantly, it's about being in any space without worry; everyone is included. It's about coming together and lifting up others." Women's Center Program Specialist Alex Dutro-Maeda said Sister Circle was created when the center consisted of an entirely new student staff. The center's goal was to create an event that educates while simultaneously creating bonds. "We wanted a focus on education but in the context of where students can meet people, feel safe, have fun all while getting this education; that's how Sister Circle began," Dutro-Maeda said. During an icebreaker, some attendees were not sure how they would define terms like feminism and intersectionality. Dutro-Maeda said Sister Circle allows individual to learn in a safe space.
"Events like these are really great entry points for people that are starting to learn about these topics," Dutro-Maeda said. Attendees gathered in groups and participated in scripted scenarios. They navigated and talked through how they would react to certain situations, such as witnessing someone catcalling a woman. "We took from our own personal experiences and experiences others have when it came to creating the scenarios," Oyler said. "Then we talked about the different ways we can respond to them." Kristen Houskeeper, a WSU dance major, attended the event with friends. "Our dance company is composed of all women this year, and our theme is along the same lines of feminism and fempowerment," Houskeeper said. "These are topics that I care about and haven't really gotten involved with until now." Gabriela Gray, a musical theater and dance major, heard about the event through a friend. "I would consider myself a feminist, and I think having a place where everyone can have a sense of community and support is important," Gray said. Sister Circle's end goal is to teach and educate students on how to be more selfaware. "I hope that students that attended this event can walk away feeling more self-aware and feel like they have strategies for these real life scenarios, and that they realize that feminism isn't big and scary. It's really just an everyday practice," Dutro-Maeda said. Comment on this story at: signpost.mywebermedia.com
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On a cold and wet day, the fifth-ranked Weber State University football team took on the ninth-ranked University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Stewart Stadium for the 100 Anniversary of football in a 29–17 win. “They're really good. We knew that coming in,” head coach Jay Hill said. “That’s a legit team that we just beat. I’m happy for our guys; we have some stuff to clean up.” The Wildcats set the tone on the opening kickoff when redshirt freshman Naseme Colvin hit UNI’s returner hard after a short gain, bringing the small early game crowd to its feet. Senior Adam Rodriguez kept the fast pace for the ’Cats when he sacked the Panthers’ quarterback on third down, forcing the first punt of the half.
The offense continued the fast start on their first play from scrimmage. Sophomore quarterback Kaden Jenks found junior wide receiver Rashid Shaheed wide open in the middle of the field and WSU jumped out to an early 7–0 lead thanks to the 73 yard reception. “The coaches put together a great plan, and we knew coming out that we were going to come out and execute,” Jenks said. “Shaheed ran a great route, and I just had to throw the ball to them.” Junior kicker Trey Tuttle kicked the ensuing kickoff, and sophomore Aaron Sessions forced a fumble that was recovered by John Abercrombie on the 15 yard line. Jenks and the Wildcats' offense weren't able to find any success, but Tuttle added three points on a 25 yard field goal. Junior safety Preston Smith deflected a pass up the middle that was intercepted by sophomore safety Brody Burke.
“We really stress on winning the turnover margin,” Burke said. “Taking care of the ball on offense and getting takeaways on defense.” The Wildcat offense drove 38 yards on their next drive, which was capped off by redshirt freshman Kris Jackson with a two yard touchdown rush and a 17–0 lead. Both teams traded field goals to end the first quarter with a 20–3 lead for WSU. Shaheed left the game in the first quarter after the kickoff went through the end zone with an apparent leg injury. “Losing Shaheed was a big deal, just in the game plan and things we were doing,” Hill said. “As far as the injury goes, he’s going to be fine. It’s a hip pointer. He’ll be out a couple days, and we’re hoping he’ll be full go next week.” Shaheed’s hip pointer is a deep bruise on the ridge of the hip bone. Jenks continued to lead the offense
through the air when he found sophomore Justin Malone for 13 yards and a 27–3 lead. The Panthers answered with a drive of their own, finding the end zone for the first time and both teams went into their locker rooms 27–10 in favor of WSU. Although the Wildcats' offense could not find a first down in all of the third quarter, WSU still managed to improve their lead. Senior punter Doug Lloyd was the difference in the third quarter. Lloyd pinned the struggling Panthers' offense inside their own two yard line with two consecutive punts, booting one punt 71 yards. The Panthers center snapped the ball over the quarterback's head and out the end zone for a safety and a 29–10 lead headed into the fourth quarter. As both teams headed to the sidelines for the last quarter change, the rain that
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was expected throughout the night started coming down as the temperature reached 49 degrees. WSU’s defenses stopped the Panthers cold on fourth down as the offense took to the field looking to get their first first down of the second half. With the Wildcat offense continuing to struggle in the second half, Lloyd again pinned the Panthers inside the five yard line. The Panthers' offense was again looking at a 95 yard field down 19. “He did a great job,” Hill said on Lloyd. “Pinned them multiple times. He’s very accurate and poised. Those are huge, making them drive 95 yards. He probably should be the Big Sky Player of the Week, especially for special teams.” Four consecutive plays and penalties helped lead the Panthers to a two-yard touchdown reception and cut the Wildcats' lead to 29–17. The Panthers set up for an onside kick that was kicked out of bounds, and Weber State took over on the Panthers' 45 with four minutes remaining. Lloyd came back onto the field after the struggling offense gained just one yard and pinned the Panthers for the third time inside the two yard line. Despite finishing the second half with
one yard of total offense, and playing conservatively, the Wildcats held on to their impressive first half lead with a 29–17 win over a top ten FCS program. “In that situation, especially when it starts sprinkling and raining, don't do something stupid with a team as good as them, especially with our defense,” Hill said on playing conservative. “Even their touchdown drive it took six minutes off the clock … I’m not a conservative guy, but I don't want to lose the game in those situations.” WSU improved to 2-2 on the season and look forward to their matchup with the 2-3 Idaho Vandals next weekend. “I think we are where a lot of people picked us to be,” Hill said. “We’ve beat two really good FCS teams and right in the hunt with two FBS teams. Bottom line, we are close to where we need to be, but we got to get better.” The ’Cats return home for their homecoming game on October 12 against in-state rival the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at 6 p.m.
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Taboo Talks is an event held by Weber State's Diversity and Inclusivity Programs that aims to create an open dialogue about topics that are considered controversial by the general public. Sept. 24's Taboo Talks was focused on law enforcement, with discussions led by a panel of five members that included criminal justice professors, sociologists and criminal justice workers. Topics included prison reform, violence on campuses and domestic violence. The panel discussed the Lauren McCluskey case. McCluskey, a student at the University of Utah, was killed on campus by a man she had previously dated. McCluskey had called the police to report the man's dangerous behavior but did not receive the aid she was seeking. Brent Horn, a WSU criminal justice pro-
fessor, said a factor within the case was that McCluskey called the wrong people. "The interesting thing about the police is that they have very strict standards on what they can actually act on," Horn said. "There's only so much the police can do, barring having certain kinds of evidence and even that evidence has to be put into the context that demonstrates the elements of a specific crime." Horn said the proper channel would have been for McCluskey to contact a place like the WSU Women's Center. According to Horn, the role of a center that advocates for victims is to put them in contact with the proper channels to obtain restraining orders. The panel shifted focus to talk about victim advocacy and the role that social work plays in law enforcement, prisons and social systems. Diana Lopez, who works for the Ogden Police, said that when a citizen calls in a
dispute or complaint, all the police can do without proof is make a report. "They are recording this is happening. One of the things that we always suggest is to report it so we have documentation," Lopez said. "Once we have documentation that something is happening, then it gives us a little more ground and more paperwork. The more reports, the more restraining orders, the more contact with victims advocates. Then we start building a paper trail." Horn said the many issues facing society today are pushed onto law enforcement despite the issues being social problems. "Our police force is not a trained crew of social workers; they are not mental health experts," Horn said. "They're not social workers designed to help people work through their family issues. They are individuals who are specifically trained to go investigate crime, determine if there is sufficient evidence of a crime and then
force it to stop." Monica Williams, a WSU criminal justice professor, said specialized courts have been beneficial. "If you have a drug offense and you're a first time offender, they go to a special branch of the court system that focuses on rehabilitation," Williams said. "There are criminal justice consequences if they don't follow through, but those have shown a lot of success in terms of resources." The steps being taken to reduce the frequency of these crimes were also covered during the panel. "We are doing a study right now on mental health courts and how that diverts people away from the prison system," Williams said. "If they have ongoing mental illnesses that are causing them to keep re-offending, then let's solve that." Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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The term “snowflake” is thrown around on cable television, social media and public radio, mostly by the older generations, to describe millennials and to openly mock those perceived as sensitive and fragile. A 2015 study conducted by journalism students at the American University found that millennials were raised hearing about mental illnesses. This resulted in millennials feeling more comfortable talking about mental health than their parents and grandparents. Martha “Mar” Muster, a non-traditional communication major and single mother, worked three jobs and attended class fulltime while also taking care of her three children. She also dealt with depression. She said she had to overcome the shame she felt for being depressed. “Just in the past few years, people have become more open and accepting to talking about depression,” Muster said. “It helps because you realize that we are all struggling with something, and that is okay.” Muster said the recent open dialogue surrounding mental health has created awareness around varying illnesses. “O.C.D., anxiety, depression, none of these things even had official names 20 to 30 years ago,” Muster said. Theodora “Theo” Bybee, a 21 year-old criminal justice major, felt miserable when she had just begun attending WSU and was living in on-campus housing. It had nothing to do with the price of rent. “Dealing with the stress of student life up there was not very fun,” Bybee said. “My roommates, that whole life, nobody really talked to each other.” Despite regularly seeing her roommates and neighbors, Bybee could not shake the feeling of distance from her peers. “It felt lonely,” Bybee said. “If I felt sad or wanted to hang out with somebody, I had nobody to hang out with, even though I was constantly surrounded by others. It was weird.” As an outlet, Bybee resorted to watching
comedy on YouTube or outdoor activities. However, the additional stress of classwork quickly took its toll. Bybee felt even more alone and alienated from her social environments as well as rejected in school. Bybee is an African-American student and does not believe her attendance at a majority white institution contributes to her feelings, but she realized something had to change. Bybee began to make plans to move, physically and digitally, opting to move out of the dorms and instead live in Salt Lake City, preferring to commute to WSU. She also changed her social media habits. “Social media made it difficult for me to maintain good mental health,” Bybee said. “You would be posting and your pictures are happy and stuff, but you do not feel happy. It was all about the likes.” Bybee decided to stop her regular posting to her social media accounts. “I would rather talk to a wall than talk to a million social media followers who do not really care,” said Bybee. Bybee said her relationships with her friends and family have improved because of her decision to reduce her social media usage. Bybee prefers the uncertainty and spontaneity of communicating in person or over the phone instead of following an endless newsfeed on social media. A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research supports Bybee’s idea that genuine person-to-person interaction leads to better mental health. The study concluded that social media addiction and depression contribute to each other. The more addicted somebody is, the more likely they are to turn to multiple social media platforms for emotional support, which results in an increased need to use social media. The study concluded that those already experiencing low self-esteem and a high level of depressive symptoms spend more time on social media than their confident peers. The study also highlighted that the constant comparison on social media is associated with an increase in depressive symptoms. Comparing oneself either favorably or nega-
tively to others produces negative emotional responses among participants in the study. The adage “comparison is the thief of joy” continues to apply, even in the information era. David Gibbons, a 26 year-old Latinx dual major in philosophy and criminal justice, agrees. “On Instagram, everybody is looking so good,” Gibbons said. “And I am like ‘How am I going to compete with that?’ It can be kind of rough.” This does not deter Gibbons from actively participating in WSU student life. Gibbons participates in events and clubs on campus, preferring to meet people in person. “To me, you get more real relationships,” Gibbons said. “You have to be vulnerable and things can get messy at times.” Gibbons believes the trade-off between real world vulnerability and the comfort zone of social media is worth it. “In my opinion, I am almost positive social media has had a negative effect on people’s mental health and self-esteem,” Gibbons said. “A lot of people put a lot of effort in maintaining certain appearances.” Gibbons dislikes how maintaining appearances on social media has become a priority for many of his peers. In a time when Instagram and Facebook feeds are full of scenic mountain vistas, sunsets, beaches or trendy clubs and restaurants, Gibbons believes people should put down their phones and live in the moment. Gibbons reinforces the idea expressed by Bybee in regards to focusing on having close friends as opposed to wide social media audiences. “Think about all these people who are looking at your stuff,” Gibbons said. “Ask yourself, ‘How big of a role do they play in your life?’” Makenna McKnight, a 21 year-old nursing student, encourages others to let go of their fear of asking for help. “Talk to your professors, get a study group together,” said McKnight. “Do not struggle alone. Get others to help. Also, make time for yourself to de-stress.”
Jill Nelson, a non-traditional dental hygiene student and single mother, tries to set aside at least one hour per day to relax and re-center herself. She also exercises regularly. “I make sure that I set aside time for things I enjoy,” Nelson said. “It is minimal, but if you never take time for yourself, you will just keep trying to pour from an empty cup and burn out.” When changing one’s social media habits or physical environment is not enough, students can take advantage of the resources available to them. Solutions are not one-sizefits-all, but a combination of these activities and professional support can help. Muster invites her fellow students to learn about the services WSU provides for mental health. She credits the Nontraditional Student Center and peer mentors for helping her through the stressful college experience. When coping with the death of one of her friends, Muster turned to the staff at the Student Health Center, specifically the Counseling and Psychological Services Center, for help. “I do not think enough people know about these services,” Muster said. Students who are feeling stress, anxiety and depression can call the Counseling and Psychological Services Center at 801-6266406, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If students or someone they know are at immediate risk for self-harm or suicide, they can call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK or local emergency services. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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By MARISA NELSON Reporter
According to the HOPE squad website, prevention in schools needs to start with education. It is important for all staff to be trained in what to look for and how to help students. “I used to be pretty shy and withdrawn, and I didn’t let myself have a voice and through that, I got insecure about who I was,” NUAMES HOPE squad president Kylee Tidwell said. “Then I joined HOPE squad, and not only was I able to use kindness to help others, but I was empowered to be my own person and have my own
voice.” Tidwell believes that having a community of people who can support those who are in darkness and have had similar experiences is the key to helping bring people out of isolation and to help them find a way to deal with what they are feeling. Tidwell is also the President of the HOPE squad National Council, where she goes to other schools and helps give suicide prevention tools and training to support their schools. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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On Sept. 21, NUHOPE and the city of Ogden held their 12th annual Suicide Awareness Walk on 25th Street. The walk not only aimed to spread awareness but helped to bring people in the community together. Suicide has become a pressing issue in the past few years. Community members want to let their loved ones know that they are not alone, and there is support for the entire community. This year’s event drew approximately 3,500 participants. Many families, groups of friends, individuals, and school HOPE squads joined in the event. There were places to write memories as well as some uplifting performances by Alex Boyè. “There is a stigma sometimes with mental health and suicide awareness,” Caysie Bowden, a Rocky Mountain Jr. High counselor, said. “I think this event brings the community together for those who are survivors or who have lost loved ones, and it can help spread that awareness.” Bowden believes walks like this help
those who have been impacted or those who struggle with suicidal thoughts. They spread awareness not only to the community but to individuals who may be struggling. This issue can be specifically targeted by student HOPE squads. HOPE squads help to promote kindness in schools and are a resource for students to interact with their peers while providing help to those who need it. Many of the students involved said they love promoting a kind culture in their school and being able to share experiences to help others through difficult times. “I love the HOPE squad program because kids know what’s happening with their friends a lot sooner than we do as adults,” NUAMES HOPE squad advisor Becky Austad said. “Having them to reach out, being aware, and knowing what to do to get their friends access to help has been huge.” Austad said that having peers that are kind and accepting can help students feel safer and know they have a place to turn to for support.
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OGDEN EMBRACES THE HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL By ALLY NELSON Reporter
With Halloween approaching and summer coming to a close, the Ogden Downtown Alliance welcomed local artists and organizations to celebrate its annual Harvest Moon Festival on Historic 25th Street. The festival invited Ogden community members in a variety of fields, such as live music, rock climbing, and pumpkin painting. The ODA also invited businesses to display and sell their art. Married couple and owners of the online company Skull of Hard Rocks, Pilar Fielding and Stan Tucker, were eager to set up their booth for the first time at the Harvest Moon Festival. They displayed gothic, colorful hand-painted casts and woodwork items. When designing the casts, Tucker molds them together then sands them down for Fielding to later paint. A few of their skull pieces draw inspiration from Fielding’s love of books; some of her favorite books are by American author Anne Rice, including “The Mummy” and “Ramses the Damned.” At a young age, Fielding felt like the black sheep in her family. Growing up in a traditional family from Spain, her interests were unlike the rest of her family’s. Later in life, she learned to embrace herself and her interests.The textures on her skull and dragon creations range from glittery to glow-in-the-dark. She applies a minimum
of four layers of sealant, which add depth to each color and texture that’s painted. “Each item we do is individually painted, so no two are alike,” Fielding said. “Each one has its own uniqueness and is truly one of a kind.” Customers have encouraged Fielding and Tucker to raise their prices, but they’re set on making their creations affordable for all. Fielding believes that anyone who desires to own one of their creations should be able to. In Fielding’s early life, creating mosaics and stained glass influenced her love for art and creativity. She has since married the man who would support her art and be her life-long partner as well as her business partner. At another booth, local Ogden community member and artist Vanessa Colunga drew pop culture portraits and said that customers were drawn to her art that she printed on pins, stickers, magnets and coasters. Colunga drew inspiration from the movie “The Shining” and the character Pennywise from the original 1990 twopart series “IT.” Aside from art, Colunga debuted lamplike terrariums for the first time, called Dreadful Digs. Some were themed around dark, colorless grass and trees while others showcased vibrant plant life. Creative artists, designers and photographers from Ogden showcased their skills and talents, going out of their way to create something that aligned with the KALIE PEAD | The Signpost
upcoming Halloween season. Ogden community member Kathy Carrillo said she loved everything about the festival. After 19 years of living in Utah, it was the first time Carrillo’s family decided to attend the event. Carrillo contemplated getting a henna tattoo at the festival because she was unsure of how her skin would react to henna due to her autoimmune disease, Sjögren’s syndrome. However, she loved how intricate and creatively-designed all the temporary tattoos were.
There were several shops and restaurants Carrillo hadn’t noticed before attending the Harvest Moon celebration. She believes that the Harvest Moon festival is a celebration for the Ogden community and will make better efforts to acknowledge the local shops and businesses around Ogden. “As you’re walking down the street, I liked how you could go inside shops and restaurants as well,” Carrillo said. “They had something for everyone.”
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OPEN HOUSE AND OPEN ARMS By SHARON VALVERDE VARGAS
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The Center for Diversity and Unity held its yearly open house on Sept. 25 to share CDU programming and offer help to students, both old and new. Andrea Hernández, Weber State University’s Diversity and Inclusive Programs coordinator, said the CDU wants students to come in and be in a space free of judgement. Hernández said the CDU was established in the early ‘90s by students. According to Hernández, WSU students in the ‘90s rallied and said, “We want a space where we feel authentically ourselves, a space where we can have difficult conversations around diversity and how we can be more inclusive.” The CDU helps students navigate college and understand what resources are available to them. Hernández said WSU resources assist students in finding success and helps them navigate social spaces and conversations.
“For underrepresented students especially, these tools are powerful for them, they can carry with them, so they feel empowered to engage in these conversations and help build other allies to have these conversations,” Hernández said. The CDU’s focus during the open house was to ensure students know about their programming. WSU is home to students of various backgrounds and experiences, and the CDU strives to unite them in a space where there is potential for growth and opportunity. “If students don’t feel like they belong at this university, their retention is probably not going to be that high,” Hernández said. “Students need to feel like they are an asset.” Cristian Gutierrez, a WSU college access advisor, provides resources for undocumented students. The CDU wants to promote these resources for students who identify as undocumented, DACA or allies within the community. Gutierrez was also promoting the Latinx Grad Ceremony, a bilingual graduation cer-
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emony for students who identify as Latinx. “My father doesn’t understand English well. When he was at my graduation for my associate’s degree, he couldn’t understand anything,” Gutierrez said. “Whereas at the Latinx Ceremony, with it being bilingual, my father walked away feeling like it was a ceremony meant for him.” Gutierrez feels passionate for what he does because of his upbringing. His parents lived a respectful life as professionals in El Salvador, but they left their motherland to live in America, working in a hotel as a cook and cleaning lady.
“I go home, and I see my parents’ hands. In their hands I see everything they have sacrificed to give me the life I have and the opportunity to study in America,” Gutierrez said. “For me it’s a tribute to them, saying thank you to them.” The CDU will host their 21st annual Diversity Conference. This year’s topic is Equal Justice Under the Law revolving around stories of race, class, gender and status. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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1. C. According to The New York Times, scientists in the United States and Mexico have made plans to potentially modify the DNA of the avocado to help it survive disease or dry conditions. 2. B. An NBC news reporter in
Kentucky was kissed while doing a live report. She later tweeted, “Hey mister, here is your 3 seconds of fame. How about you not touch me. Thanks!” 3. C. WAVY news said that one of their own news trucks hit an
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overpass. It cleared the first one and did not fit through the second one. 4. D. CNN said, “Hundreds more cases of vaping-related illness have been reported to the US Center for Disease Control
and prevention.” 800 lung injuries have been reported due to vaping across 46 states and in the U.S. Virgin Islands. There have been 13 deaths linked to the outbreak. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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TO VAPE OR NOT TO VAPE
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DEBORAH WILBER Reporter
After I was diagnosed with a heart condition, I became curious about vaping. This electronic cigarette appeared to be the answer to healthier tobacco use; people could have nicotine without the harmful effects of tobacco smoke. Cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 Americans each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I’ve been smoking tobacco ever since I first stole a Montclair cigarette from my dad’s nightstand at the age of 6, more than thirty years ago. I grew up with the tobacco promotional characters Marlboro Man and Joe Camel. A lot has changed since 1997, when former President Bill Clinton banned their existence all together. Anti-smoking activists argued that the fictitious cartoon character, Joe Camel, was influencing kids to smoke. Joe Camel was said to portray a cool, rebellious, adventurous character often seen hanging out in bars and casinos, riding motorcycles and driving cars, arguably all things associated with being cool. Philip Morris Tobacco Company, on the other hand, took a different approach with their masculine cowboy, the Marlboro Man. “For man’s flavor, come to Marlboro country” was the most successful advertis-
ing slogan in tobacco history. Yes, the banishment of these characters and smoking adds was successful in the decline of underage smokers. However, these numbers are on the rise again with the dawn of the vaping era. National Youth Tobacco Survey started collecting data on e-cigarettes in 2011. In 2015, the CDC Newsroom issued a press release stating e-cigarette use among middle and high school students tripled from 2013 to 2014 with high school users rising from 660,000 to 2 million and middle school users from approximately 120,000 to 450,000. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) approved bipartisan legislation, The Creates Act. This act specifically targeted drug companies who prohibited generics from being made. Two senators attached amendments to this act to prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 21. The bill passed the Senate Judiciary committee but has not come to a floor vote. Eighteen states have already passed Tobacco 21, including Utah. Much like the youth of today with vape devices, I could always get a hold of tobacco products somehow. I was not of legal age to smoke until 2001, but by this time I had already been smoking for 12 years. Now, recent deaths and respiratory illnesses have been surfacing from the use of vape products, including marijuana. Specific health concerns began in April after 53 patients were diagnosed, but the first death came in late August. Can we expect to see a permanent ban on vape advertising as we did with cigarettes? The current debate is not so much
around the act of vaping nicotine but rather the causation of these illnesses. The new question is whether or not the harmful effects of vaping THC are any different from nicotine regarding the way it is introduced into the body through the inhaling and exhaling of a particulate aerosol, which is often referred to and mistaken for water vapor. It’s important for people to know that they are still inhaling nicotine, even if it tastes like cotton candy. President Trump has moved to create a ban on all flavored vape juices. Starting in May 2020, the FDA will require approval for vape products that have been on the market in order for them to be reinstated, according to the Washington Post. We may not see fruity flavored vapes in the future just as we don’t see Joe Camel and the Marlboro Man anymore. For whatever ill-intended, convoluted reason, we
will still see advertisements for nicotine, tobacco flavored vape alongside anti-tobacco ads from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, which created the advertising mascot Joe Camel, is also the founder of the Vuse Digital Vapor Cigarette. Philip Morris, tobacco giant responsible for the Marlboro Man, is the maker of iQOS electronic cigarettes. What does the billion-dollar tobacco industry have in store for us next? In 20 years, we have gone from “Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country,” to “Make the switch” to the nation’s now leading tobacco company, Altria.
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