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Actual wild cats take the stadium On Jan. 6, after 2 a.m. a Weber State University Police Department officer found several doors of the stadium open, and more unlocked than locked doors. Upon further investigation, the officer found several cats and raccoons on the building’s bottom floor.

Run away DUI On the afternoon of Jan. 6, WSU officers pulled over a driver for multiple traffic infractions. The driver had an expired and suspended license. The driver also had several DUIs. The driver fled the scene in the vehicle, leaving his license with the police. Officers made the discission to not pursue the vehicle to avoid danger to the public.

Poor Protest On Jan. 13, WSUPD received a call from a WSU student notifying them of a planned protest against guest speaker, Dylan Mulvaney.

Mulvaney, a transgender celebrity, spoke at a student leadership training at the Shepherd Union Building on Jan. 17.

The caller said that seven individuals would be joining him in the protest. The protest was non-violent and WSUPD said it was a “poor protest” with only four or five attendants.

Organizers of the leadership training intentionally kept the details of the event discreet to prevent adverse reactions, such as the protest, according to WSUPD. Marked with malice On Jan. 19, Stewart Library workers found anti-semitic markings on three books in the

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Jewish texts section. The library informed WSUPD of the hateful markings.

The defacement likely happened in the last six months as library staff frequently conduct shelf checks according to WSUPD The markings included stamps of swastikas and a depiction of the anti-semitic internet meme, the Happy Merchant.

Library staff have pulled the books and are replacing them.

Vertical standstill On the evening of Feb. 8, WSUPD was called to assist the fire department in evacuating an individual from a malfunctioning elevator in the Browning Center.

The elevator was stuck on the third floor. The firefighters and WSUPD officers were not able to open the door with the recall key.

The elevator was opened “after quite a bit of

effort from the firefighters,” according to the responding WSUPD officer.

Early Valentine’s On Feb. 10, around 11 p.m. a Weber State Police Officer came across a parked vehicle with “extremely steamed up” windows. The back seats of the vehicle were folded down and the officer saw a man and a woman sleeping in the back of the vehicle. The officer also saw removed underwear by the sleeping couple.

The officer knocked on the window, identified himself, and asked the occupants to get dressed. The officer spoke with each party individually to ensure the activities were consensual. The officer determined they were and issued a verbal warning of lewdness to the couple.

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The Weber Cares Food Pantry is experiencing an urgent need for food and hygiene product donations.

The pantry aims to provide shelf-stable food and basic personal hygiene products to the students, staff and faculty of Weber State University who are in need. There is limited storage for fresh or refrigerated items.

A list of needed items can be found on Weber’s Center for Community Engaged Learning homepage.

“The pantry will take anything that’s a non-perishable item, with some exceptions,” Ruby Vejar, the AmeriCorps support and community partner specialist for CCEL, said.

The one item the pantry has plenty of is

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canned green beans.

“We have a heck ton of green beans,” Vejar said. “We don’t want green beans.”

Vejar advised potential donors to ask themselves if they would want to eat the food they are donating.

“If you don’t think you want it, then the college students most likely will not want it,” Vejar said.

The pantry is located in room 224 of the Stewart Library. It is open from noon to 5 p.m.

Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.

The pantry is currently working with Sodexo, the company in charge of food services and catering on campus, and the WSU Food Recovery Network to have leftover food donated to the pantry.

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Sparse shelves of food in the Weber State food pantry.

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Spin the night away in your favorite Taylor Swift themed outfit

By REAGAN WHITING Reporter

If you love Taylor Swift and are looking for a good workout, look no further. Taylor Swift Cycle Night will be held Feb. 20 in the Wildcat Center in studio 203 at 5 p.m. and will be led by Lori Harland, a WSU cycle instructor.

Friendship bracelet making and photos will take place before the class starts. Space is limited, so showing up early is recommended.

“From a marketing perspective, she is the moment,” Leslie Davis, marketing coordinator for Weber State campus recreation, said.

In the past year, Taylor Swift has released two re-recordings of her albums, performed a three-and-a-half hour show at numerous venues, won Time Magazine’s Person of the Year award, won this year’s Grammy for Album of the Year and announced a brand

new album.

With all the excitement surrounding Swift lately, Davis, a Swiftie herself, saw a perfect opportunity to host a recreation night centered around Swift and her music.

The goal for this event, aside from having a good time and getting in a good workout, is to draw more people into the fitness program.

“I knew students would be really excited, so I collaborated with the fitness program to do Taylor Swift Night to get all the Swifties involved and hopefully they’ll like group exercise classes and come even after that,” Davis said.

Davis said the night will start with friendship bracelet making, mingling and bracelet trading. There will also be photo opportunities. Students are also encouraged to bring the bracelets they already have, whether it be for trading or just to show off.

While Taylor Swift-themed outfits are encouraged, cyclists can also wear regular workout clothes. The cycle class itself will be 50 minutes long, done entirely to Taylor Swift’s discography. Each of the artist’s “eras” will be represented at least once.

Every student who attends will receive a custom Weber Rec friendship bracelet as well as four custom stickers. These stickers reference Swift eras, combining the era idea with the different recreation programs at Weber.

“It’s for anyone, all our group exercise classes are free with an active Wildcard,” Davis said. Students do not need to register in advance.

Davis herself recently started cycle class as a beginner.

“It’s not as scary as you think it is,” she said.

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Make and trade friendship bracelets at Taylor Swift Night!

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Si te encanta Taylor Swift y estás buscando una buena forma de ejercicio, no busques más. La Noche de Ciclismo de Taylor Swift (Taylor Swift Cycle Night) va ser el 20 de febrero, en el Wildcat Center en el estudio 203 a las 5 de la tarde y dirigido por Lori Harland, una instructora de ciclismo en WSU. Van a hacer pulseras de amistad y tomar fotos antes de que la clase comience. El espacio es limitado, entonces llegar temprano es recomendado.

“Desde una perspectiva de marketing, ella

es la estrella del momento”, dijo Leslie Davis, coordinadora de marketing para recreación de campus en Weber State.

En este año, Taylor Swift estrenó dos recreaciones de sus álbumes, representó un show de tres horas y media en bastantes lugares, gano Persona del Año en la Revista de Time (Time Magazine’s Person of the Year), gano el Grammy de este año por Álbum del Año y anunció un álbum nuevo.

Con toda la emoción que rodea Swift últimamente, Davis, una Swiftie (seguidores de Taylor Swift), vio una oportunidad perfecta para ser anfitriona de una noche de recreación tratándose de Swift y su música.

La meta para este evento, aparte de tener un buen tiempo y hacer ejercicio, es atraer más personas al programa de aptitud física.

“Yo sabía que los estudiantes iban a estar emocionados, entonces yo colabore con el programa de aptitud física para hacer la Noche de Taylor Swift y tener todos los Swifties involucrados y espero que les gustaría la clase de ejercicio en grupo y venir después de eso”, dijo Davis.

David dijo que la noche va a comenzar con hacer pulseras, socializar e intercambiar pulseras. También hay oportunidades para tomar fotos. Los estudiantes también pueden traer pulseras que ya tienen o que quieren enseñar.

La ropa de tema de Taylor Swift es animada, los ciclistas también pueden ponerse ropa normal de ejercicio. La clase de ciclismo durará 50 minutos, solamente con la discografía de Taylor Swift. Cada uno de las “eras”

(épocas) será representados por lo menos una vez.

Cada estudiante que vaya a ir recibirá una pulsera personalizadas de Weber Rec y también cuatro stickers. Estos stickers van a mencionar épocas de Swift, combinando la idea de época con diferentes programas de recreación en Weber.

“Es para cualquier persona, todos de nuestras clases son gratis con un Wildcard activo”, dijo Davis. Los estudiantes no necesitan apuntarse con anticipación.

Davis recientemente comenzó ciclismo como una principiante.

“No es tan espantoso como crees”, dijo Davis.

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The Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, held for the first time at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The clash of titans saw both teams displaying their defensive dominance in the first half and a clash of MVP quarterbacks in the second, resulting in a nail-biting game that culminated in an overtime thriller, with the Chiefs prevailing 25–22 over the 49ers.

The 49ers won the coin toss and took an early lead in the first half despite fumbling the ball on their first possession, showcasing their defensive strength alongside the Chiefs.

Despite both teams displaying resilience, the first half ended with the 49ers holding a 10–3 advantage. Brock Purdy soon threw the first touchdown of the game, passing a 67-yard touchdown to teammate Jauna Jennings. The Chief’s Harrison Butker scored a 57-yard field goal and beat the record for the furthest scoring

field goal in super bowl history.

However, the momentum shifted in the second half as the Chiefs mounted a comeback.

Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City surged ahead with Marquez Valdes-Scantling scoring a crucial touchdown, propelling the Chiefs to a 16–10 lead. But the 49ers fought back, with Jake Moody’s field goals keeping them in contention.

With the game tied at 19–19 at the end of regulation, the stage was set for an overtime showdown. The 49ers received the ball first in overtime and gained an early lead with a field goal, putting the pressure on the Chiefs. However, Mahomes, dubbed the “Magic Man,” lived up to his moniker, orchestrating a masterful 13 play, 75-yard drive that culminated in a game-winning touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman, sealing the Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl victories.

Mahomes, who clinched his second Super Bowl MVP title, delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 333 yards and two touchdowns. His resilience and leadership were instrumental in securing the Chiefs’ fourth Super Bowl title.

While the loss was undoubtedly disappointing for the 49ers, head coach Kyle Shanahan’s squad exhibited tenacity and skill throughout the game. Despite falling short once again in the Super Bowl to the hands of the Chiefs, Shanahan’s strategic decisions kept the 49ers in contention until the final moments of overtime.

Notably, the game also highlighted standout performances from players on both sides.

Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce came alive in the second half, demonstrating his catching ability with nine receptions for 93 yards. Additionally, the Chiefs’ defense, led by coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, stood tall against the 49ers’ offense, stifling their attempts to seize control of the game.

Super Bowl LVIII will be remembered as a thrilling contest between two formidable teams, with the Chiefs emerging triumphant in an epic battle of wills. As the confetti fell in Allegiant Stadium, Kansas city celebrated yet another championship victory, while the 49ers vowed to regroup and return stronger in the seasons to come.

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apodado el “Magic-Man”, hizo honor a su apodo, orquestando una magistral jugada de 13,75 yardas que culminó en un pase de touchdowns ganador del partido a Mecole Hardman, salieron las victorias consecutivas de los Chiefs en la Super Bowl.

Mahomes, que consiguió su segundo título de MVP de la Super Bowl, tuvo una actuación estelar, lanzando para 333 yardas y dos touchdowns. Su resistencia y liderazgo fueron fundamentales para asegurar el cuarto título de Super Bowl de los Chiefs.

Aunque la derrota fue sin duda decepcionante para los 49ers, el equipo del entrenador jefe Kyle Shanahan exhibió tenacidad y habilidad durante todo el partido. A pesar de caer una vez más en la Super Bowl a manos de los Chiefs, las decisiones estratégicas de Shanahan mantuvieron a los 49ers en liza hasta los instantes finales de prórroga.

En el partido también destacaron las actuaciones de los jugadores de ambos equipos.

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la primera parte terminó con una ventaja de 10-3 para los 49ers. Brock Purdy no tardó en lanzar el primer touchdown del partido, con un pase de 67 yardas a su compañero Jauna Jennings. Harrison Butler, del Chief, anotó un gol de campo de 57 yardas y batió el récord del gol de campo más lejano de la historia de la Super Bowl.

Sin embargo, el impulso cambió en la segunda mitad cuando los Chiefs montaron una remontada. Liderados por el quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City se puso por delante con un touchdown crucial de Marquez Valdes-Scantling, que impulsó a los Chiefs a una ventaja de 16-10. Pero los 49ers remontaron, con un gol de campo de Márquez-Scantling.

Pero los 49ers lucharon, y los goles de campo de Jake Moody los mantuvieron en la contienda.

Con el partido empatado a 19-19 al final del tiempo reglamentario, el escenario estaba preparado para una prórroga. Los 49ers recibieron el balón primero en la prórroga y se adelantaron con un gol de campo, presionando a los Chiefs. Sin embargo, Mahones,

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Los Kansas City Chiefs salieron victoriosos contra los San Francisco 49ers en la Super Bowl LVIII, celebrada por primera vez en el Allegiant Stadium de la Vegas, Nevada. En el choque de titanes, ambos equipos mostraron su dominio defensivo en la primera parte y un choque de quarterbacks MVP en la segunda, lo que dio lugar a un partido de infarto que culminó en una emocionante prórroga, en la que los Chiefs se impusieron 25-22 a los 49ers.

Los 49ers ganaron el sorteo de la moneda y se adelantaron en la primera parte a pesar de perder el balón en su primera posesión mostrando su fortaleza defensiva junto a los Chiefs.

A pesar de la resistencia de ambos equipos,

Allegiant Stadium is seen dressed up for the Super Bowl as Super Bowl preparations continue, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. Super Bowl LVIII will be played at Allegiant Stadium, on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

ciones para 93 yardas. Además la defensa de los Chiefs, dirigida por el coordinador Steve Spagnuol, se mantuvo firme ante el ataque de los 49ers, sofocando sus intentos de hacerse con el control del partido.

La Super Bowl XLVIII será recordada como una emocionante contienda entre dos equipos formidables, en la que los Chiefs salieron triunfantes en una épica batalla de voluntades. Mientras el confeti cia en el Allegiant Stadium, Kansas City celebraba una nueva victoria en el campeonato, mientras que los 49ers prometen reagruparse y volver más fuertes en las temporadas venideras.

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Educational books about black history, racism and mental health, are lined up in the window of the Black Cultural Center.

By BRIDA ODENTHAL Section Editor

Even though we’re already more than halfway done with Black History Month, Weber State University’s Black Cultural Center is far from done celebrating its first official Black History Month since its grand opening.

The BCC, which opened during fall semester, celebrates all Black students, regardless of diaspora or background. Because of this, the BCC is hosting events celebrating a variety of Black history events to cater to many of the diaspora on WSU’s campus.

“I just think it’s nice to have everyone connected and students being able to see what their culture is like… it’s a very teachable

moment,” Stella Hegngi, Student Program Support Specialist at the BCC, said. “And teach people that the diaspora is not just here, but it’s everywhere” The first few events of the month have already come and gone, including a panel discussion with the Divine Nine, a group of historic Black sororities and fraternities, on Feb. 7 and a showing of the movie “Love and Basketball” on Feb. 13.

The upcoming events include Adobe’s Black History Month event in Lehi on Feb. 20, a student panel on celebrating diversity within the Black identity and an African dance performance both on Feb. 21, free haircuts by a Black-owned barbershop and a Bomba Marile performance on Feb. 23 and finally

the BCC open house on Feb. 28.

“I think it’s very important because it really touches on culture, and it’s important that when you’re coming to school, you’re able to see people who are also just like you, you know, it keeps you motivated and makes you want to stay in that environment,” Hegngi said. “Because if you’re going to a place where you don’t see familiar faces or familiar things, especially if you’re coming from a whole other place, you’re not going to feel connected, you’re not going to feel like a part of the school and that’s where the dropout rates come in.”

WSU’s BCC, though new, is meant to be a place where Black students on campus can come and feel a part of a community,

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regardless of what “type” of Black they are.

Whether they consider themselves to be African American, Caribbean, African or anything in between, the BCC has taken all of those identities into consideration when deciding on what events to hold.

The student panel on celebrating diversity in the Black identity is a space for Black students of all backgrounds to talk about their experience in having that identity and what that means to them, especially as it relates to WSU. “That just gets all the students together that are Black identity and they get to talk about their experience at Weber being Black or their experience in Utah being Black. And that’s just a really good way to connect

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A painting hanging up in the Black Cultural Center depicting two women wearing Afro-heritage attire.

with people, especially since there’s a lot of African international students. So it’s good to see their insight on how they feel being in any country,” Hegngi said.

The African Dance performance is meant for the students who consider themselves to be African as part of their Black identity to feel connected to their culture and to show that WSU is a place where their culture matters and where it can be represented.

The Bomba Marile performance is meant to have a similar effect on those students at WSU who are from Caribbean diasporas.

The BCC is hosting an open house at the end of this month and because the center is so new to campus, this event is intended to show off the BCC and the resources it

provides for Black students and any other students on campus.

“The open house is just like the ribbon cutting for the Black culture center. The center is open right now. It’s been open since the beginning of last semester,” Hegngi said.

“We’re doing our ribbon cutting and we’re kind of just showing the public like, this is a space for everybody. Black or not, you know, you are welcome in this environment.”

The BCC’s Black History Month celebrations are part of the center’s efforts to promote itself and to show Black students that there is a place on this campus for them, even if they only make up 2% of the university’s population, according to College Simply.

“One thing I want to get out to Black

students is don’t be afraid to show your face here. This is a place where you are welcomed and no matter where you’ve come from, you can come from Africa, you can come from the south, you can come from, you know, Utah born and raised. Just don’t be afraid to come and use the resources. Don’t be afraid to come and talk to anybody in here because you know, we all share the same experiences, believe it or not,” Hegngi said.

The Black Cultural Center is meant to serve the entirety of WSU’s campus, no matter what race, nationality, ethnicity or background you come from. It can be a place of learning for everyone.

“I feel like a lot of people here ‘Black Cultural Center’ and they get scared because they

only think it’s for Black people, but that’s not the case. We have people in here all the time, like the writing center comes in here and tutors people so we always see people from different backgrounds, different cultures, different skin colors,” Hegngi said.

“But it’s just good to know that this is a place where people who do identify as Black have a safe space. Don’t be afraid to be in here but understand that this is a place that people deserve to be comfortable.”

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The poster for the movie, “Love and Basketball,” which was shown in the Black Cultural Center as part of an event hosted for Black History Month.

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Aunque la mitad del mes de la historia afroamericana ha pasado ya, el centro de la cultura afroamericana de la universidad Weber State tiene mucho más que hacer para celebrar su primer mes de la historia afroamericana oficial desde que abrió.

El CCA (BCC en inglés), que abrió durante el semestre del otoño, celebra a todos los estudiantes afroamericanos, a pesar de diáspora o origen. Por eso, El CCA será el anfitrión de varios eventos que celebran la historia afroamericana para atender a más de la diáspora del campus WSU. “Creo que es bueno tener todos conectados y que los estudiantes puedan ver cómo es su cultura – es un momento que se puede enseñar”, dijo Stella Hegngi, Especialista de apoyo del programa estudiantil en el CCA. “Y es bueno enseñar que la diáspora no es solamente aquí, sino en todos lugares.”

Los primeros eventos del mes ya han pasado, incluyendo una conversación de panel con los Devine Nine, un grupo de sororidades y fraternidades afroamericanas el siete de febrero y una proyección de la película “Amor y Baloncesto” el trece de febrero.

Los eventos venideros incluyen un even-

to del mes de la historia afroamericana de Adobe en Lehi el 20 de febrero, un panel estudiantil sobre la celebración de diversidad dentro de la identidad afroamericana y una interpretación de una baile africana el 21 de febrero, cortes de pelos gratis por una peluquería afroamericana y una interpretación de Bomba Marile el 23 de febrero y finalmente la jornada de puertas abiertas del CCA el 28 de febrero.

“Creo que es muy importante porque se trata de la cultura, y es importante que cuando se esté en la escuela, se pueda ver a las personas similares a uno mismo. Mantiene la motivación y ayuda a tener el deseo de quedarse en ese ambiente”, dijo Hegngi.

“Si se va a un lugar donde no se encuentre cosas y personas familiares, especialmente si se viene de un lugar muy diferente, no se va a sentir conectado, y no se va sentir como parte de la escuela y de eso llega la tasa de dejar la escuela”.

El CCA de WSU, aunque es nuevo, debe de ser un lugar donde los estudiantes afroamericanos en campus puedan llegar y sentirse como parte de la comunidad, a pesar de cual “tipo” sean. Si se consideran afroamericanos, caribeños, africanos, o algo entre ellos, El CCA ha tomado todas esas identidades en consideración al decidir los eventos de tener.

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Patterned fabrics hang up in front of the entrance to the Black Cultural Center for Black History Month.

El panel estudiantil de la celebración de diversidad en la identidad afroamericana es un espacio para estudiantes afroamericanos de cualquier origen donde pueden hablar de sus experiencias de su identidad y lo que significa para ellos, especialmente cómo se relaciona con WSU. “Reúne a todos los estudiantes que tienen una identidad afroamericano para que puedan hablar de sus experiencias en Weber siendo afroamericano o su experiencia en Utah siendo afroamericano. Y esa es una manera buena de conectar con las personas, especialmente porque hay muchos estudiantes internacionales de África. Es bueno tener su perspectiva de cómo se sienten en cualquier país”, dijo Hegngi.

La interpretación de baile africana es para los estudiantes que se consideren ser africanos como parte de su identidad afroameri-

cano para que se sientan conectados a su cultura y para mostrar que WSU es un lugar donde su cultura es importante y pueda tener representación.

La interpretación Bomba Marile debe tener un efecto similar para esos estudiantes en WSU de diásporas caribeñas.

El CCA tendrá una jornada de puertas abiertas al fin del mes. Como el centro es nuevo en el campus, el propósito de este evento es mostrar el CCA y los recursos que provee para estudiantes afroamericanos y cualquier otro estudiante en campus.

“La jornada de puertas abiertas es como el corte de cinta para el centro de cultura afroamericana. El centro está abierto ahora mismo. Ha estado abierto desde el principio del semestre pasado”, dijo Hegngi. “Hacemos nuestro corte de cinta y básicamente estamos mostrando al público que es un

espacio para todos. Afroamericano o no, es bienvenido en este ambiente”.

Las celebraciones del mes de la historia afroamericano del CCA son parte de los esfuerzos del centro de promoverse y mostrar a los estudiantes afroamericanos que hay un lugar en este campus para ellos, aunque solo son 2% de la población de la universidad, según College Simply.

“Una cosa que quiero decir a los estudiantes afroamericanos es que no deben temer mostrar sus caras aquí. Este es un lugar donde son bienvenidos. A pesar de origen, si son de áfrica, del sur, o de Utah, no deben temer venir y usar los recursos. No deben temer venir y hablar con cualquier persona aquí porque todos compartimos las mismas experiencias, se lo creen o no”, dijo Hegngi.

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“Siento que cuando muchos oyen “Centro de cultura afroamericana”, teman porque crean que es solo para personas afroamericanas, pero no es así. Tenemos personas aquí todo el tiempo. Por ejemplo, las personas del centro de escritura vienen e instruyen a personas así que siempre vemos a las personas de orígenes, culturas y colores de piel diferentes”, dijo Hegngi. “Pero es bueno saber que este es un lugar donde las personas que se identifican como afroamericanos tienen un espacio seguro. No se teman estar aquí pero se entiende que es un lugar en que las personas deben estar cómodas.

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Weber State University’s Jazz Ensemble came together to perform seven jazz compositions at this year’s Jazz Review. The performance was held on Feb. 10 in the Allred Theater.

The Jazz Review was first put together by Dan Jonas, director of WSU jazz studies, eight years ago. It is an all-day event that gives local high school jazz bands, as well as WSU’s Jazz Ensemble, the opportunity to play.

The high school bands’ concerts are a performance clinic, where the bands can get feedback from different professional musicians.

This helps the bands better prepare for the upcoming high school jazz festivals that happen throughout March.

This year’s jazz bands from Ogden High School, Ben Lomond High School, Syracuse High School and Provo High School came to perform throughout the day. Jonas explained that the amount of high school bands that attend varies from year to year.

This year, the bands started playing at 10:20 a.m. and the final performance was at 3:40 p.m. WSU’s Jazz Ensemble closed out the evening and took the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Every year Jonas makes an effort to have a guest musician come work with the high school students and play with Weber’s Jazz Ensemble.

This year Andrew Wheelock, drummer, composer, percussionist and director of jazz studies at the University of Wyoming, made his way down to Ogden to play with Weber State.

Wheelock played in five of the seven pieces performed.

In previous editions of the Jazz Review, Jonas has brought a trumpeter, pianist, saxophonist and more. This year’s highlight was drums and other percussion. Jonas varies the guest musicians so that high school and college students can hear and play different perspectives of music.

“For me, it’s very important that the guest artist I bring in is a good educator in addition to being a good performer,” Jonas said.

Jonas said that as a student, he experienced a lot of great musicians at jazz festivals who were not necessarily great educators. His goal is for someone, who is a great educator, to work with high school and college students.

The guest artists are given the chance to perform the pieces that they want in the Jazz Review. Wheelock brought many of his own pieces for the ensemble to play.

The ensemble first began rehearsals for this year’s Jazz Review in November of 2023.

WSU’s Jazz Ensemble counts as an elective for music majors but is not a required ensemble.

Jonas explained that many students join the Ensemble for fun regardless of their major. The effort and time the students dedi-

cate to the music is a true testament to how much the students love the music. This dedication is something that Jonas is proud of.

“A lot of the music he is having the band play is introducing our college students to some different styles and sounds,” Jonas said.

“I Knew You” is the title of Jonas’ favorite piece played that night. The piece is more contemporary. It uses a unique time signature and approach to harmony that Jonas finds thoughtful and well-composed.

Wheelock is in agreement with Jonas. His favorite piece the ensemble performed was also “I Knew You.” “I really liked the way that the band played ‘I Knew You,’” Wheelock said. “They made some musical choices that were really nice.”

A trumpet used in jazz performances

Wheelock said that when it comes to composing a piece of music, he often hears rhythm as a melody. Some pieces come from a percussion part or a bass part and others develop from hearing a melody within rhythm.

“The students here work really hard and are a great community which is important when it comes to making music,” Wheelock said.

The Jazz Ensemble has a spring performance quickly approaching on April 9 in the Allred Theater.

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