Monday | October 1, 2018 | Volume 89 | Issue 19
LEGENDARY ACTIVIST DOLORES HUERTA EMPOWERS WSU » PAGE 8
JENNIFER GUZMÁN | The Signpost
SPORTS » PAGE 4
‘CAT BALLERS PSYCHED TO RAGE ON THE HARDWOOD
A&E » PAGE 6
AQUABATS! KICKSTART A COOL HALF-MILLION
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WSU AND OGDEN EVENTS
CLOTHESLINE PROJECT By JENNIFER GREENLEE News Assistant Editor
Weber State University’s Women’s Center will be hosting the Clothesline Project across both the Main and Davis Campus. It will be in the Shepherd Union Atrium on the Main Campus and Davis Building 3 Atrium. The project is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A T-Shirt display is created by survivors of violence. This event will be going on from Oct. 1, through Friday, Oct. 5. Students may create their own shirts, free. For more information contact the womenscenter@weber.edu.
DIVERSITY AND JUSTICE IN STEM EDUCATION The Assistant Professor of Science and Technology, Dr. James Malazita will speak on implementing ethics, identity and diversity in STEM based courses. Dr. Malazita will also speak on the challenges of including these topics in courses. The talk will take place on Oct. 2 at 12:30 p.m. in Shepherd Union Building, Room 321. It is free and open to any and all students on campus.
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The 20th annual Diversity Conference kicks off on Oct. 4 at the Davis Campus and continues on Oct. 5 at the Main Campus. There will be panels and workshops at both locations, with the keynote speaker, Jane Elliot, speaking at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 5. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms B and C. Elliot is the creator of the “Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes” discrimination experiment. She has become a leader in diversity training.
SWENSON POOL REOPENING Swenson Pool is reopening after several months of construction. The grand re-opening will last from Oct. 1 through Oct. 6. Students will be able to enter a raffle to win an intramural membership and Outdoor Program discounts. All of this is free with a current Wildcard. All memberships for the gym and pool are free to students with Wildcards. To see when the pool is open, go to weber.edu/aquatics.
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HEALTHCARE ADMIN DEGREE
RANKED 11TH IN NATION
By KAINOA NUNEZ S&T Reporter
Weber State University’s Healthcare Administration Program has been recognized as one of the top-15 bachelors programs by the Long-Term Care Administration of 20182019. They are ranked 11th in the nation. The ranking is based on the National Association of LongTerm Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA) accreditation and affordability to help students. Pat Shaw, chair of health administrative services at
WSU, said it was nice to get recognized. “We’re not seeking to be number one, we’re just trying to deliver high quality education that meets the needs of the community,” Shaw said. “We’re providing the professionals for tomorrow.” Assistant Professor and Program Director of Health Administration Dr. Cory Moss expressed how students should remember WSU. “For us as a program, our students go on and continue to be leaders in the industry, making sure they recognize Weber State as the originator or author of where they got their degree,” Moss said.
According to the Healthcare Administration Degree’s website, the average employment rate for medical and health services managers is projected to grow 20% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average of any other occupation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average salaries for health administrators are also impressive, with the median annual wage for medical and health services managers reported to be over $98,000 as of May 2017, according to the Healthcare Administration Program’s website. This isn’t the first time WSU has been recognized for its Healthcare Department. WSU
has been ranked in the top 20 health administration programs for the last three years consistently. WSU’s website reports a bachelor’s degree in long term care administration prepares students to work in assisted living, nursing facilities and hospice agencies. “One of the things that we always want our students to do as alumni is to come back and be involved in the university,” Moss said. “I think that’s an important aspect, making sure that they stay connected to the program.” Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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CAN WE FIX IT?
PROBABLY Kelly Watkins | The Signpost
By ALAN HAJRIC Correspondent
Carpenters, tailors and computer techs came together to support Weber State University’s first-ever Fix-It Clinic on Sept. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the Shepherd Union, fixing just about anything students needed fixed. Morgan Bowerman, president of the Utah Recycling Alliance, read about a Fix-It Clinic hosted in Denmark and knew she wanted to start one herself. “We made it a big goal to bring a FixIt Clinic to Utah,” Bowerman said. “Our new motto is to help someone else put on the clinic for themselves. WSU’s Energy and Sustainability Office felt that a Fix-It Clinic was right up their alley and offered Bowerman their support. “They were so excited about the idea of it, so we decided to come together and bring it to the campus,” Bowerman said.
The event was free, and participants were invited to bring any broken item. Bowerman said they try to have a team of coaches fix everything at different stations. “We have a carpenter, a sewer, tech guy and people who can fix just about anything,” Bowerman said. Bowerman said their team generally has around a 65 percent fix rate, but if the team can’t handle it, they can at least point visitors in the right direction to get help elsewhere. The Fix-It Clinic sought to demonstrate that fixing broken items instead of going out and buying new ones saves both money and the environment. Drew Hodge, a water conservationist for the Energy and Sustainability Office, was coaching the woodworking station. Having woodworking for nearly 13 years, Hodge lent his skills to students fixing broken drawers. “It saves them money and these items from hitting the landfill,” Hodge said. “I
would like to take something looked at as garbage and turn it into something valuable.” He said he plans to volunteer any time he hears about it because it is important that we fix what’s broken. While getting his earphone jack fixed for his phone, Cliff Bledsoe spoke about why it is important to save our clothes. “I have been doing industrial sewing for over 20 years,” Bledsoe said. “Over the years, I have saved my shirts and pants. It is important to save these because we are running out of room to throw things away. I think this should be done once a month at least.” Bledsoe said he learned about reducing, reusing and recycling from Weber State Alumni Keith Tisher, emphasizing the importance of learning about reusing and fixing things now instead of later. Chief Technology Officer for Genius Monkey Dustin Caldwell helped fix gadgets and small electronics. Caldwell ap-
preciated that while students got their stuff fixed for free, others could hang around and learn to do a thing or two for themselves. “I think it’s great for anybody to get their stuff fixed, but it is also great for others to watch and learn how to repair these things,” Caldwell said. Caldwell emphasized the importance of learning how to fix these items, stating that it can help save money and save the environment by throwing away less broken items and spending less money trying to buy new ones. “Fixing things is easy. You just have to try,” Caldwell said. Even when there isn’t a Fix-It Clinic around, anyone can still learn fix broken items to help save time, money and the environment. WSU hopes to host the event next year to help more students fix up broken stuff. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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SHIRT ON A LINE
By ALEXA NIELSON News Reporter
It’s not just art: the Clothesline Project encourages survivors to decorate a shirt in a stand against violence. T-shirts created by survivors of violence, or in honor of someone who has experienced violence, hang from clotheslines in public locations as a public, visual display. Women’s Center Safe@Weber Advocate Paige Davies said Weber State University participates in the project as an ongoing effort to raise awareness about abuse in the community. Students could visit the Women’s Center or stop in the Shepherd Union Atrium on the 26-28 of last week and paint a shirt. “About twenty to thirty students create these t-shirts with positive messages for others to appreciate,” Davies said. “Some include, ‘Got consent?’, ‘You are Strong and Brave.’, and ‘Healing is Possible. These messages can be powerful and inspirational to others who have gone through traumatic experiences.” Originating in Hyannis, Massachusetts, the Clothesline Project website says that the project started in 1990 when a member
of t h e Cape Cod’s Women’s Defense Agenda learned during the same time 58,000 soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War, 51,000 U.S. women were killed by the men who claimed to love them. Since then, it has ballooned into a worldwide effort. The Clothesline Project honors survivors as well as victims of intimate violence. Anyone who has experienced such violence, at any time of their life, is encouraged to come forward and design a shirt. Victim’s families and friends are also welcome to participate.The color of each t-shirt represents different kinds of abuse: White represents victims who died because of violence. Yellow or beige represents abused or assaulted survivors. Red, pink, and orange are for survivors of rape and sexual assault. Blue and green shirts represent survi-
vors of incest and sexual abuse. Purple or lavender represent individuals attacked because of their sexual orientation. Black represents individuals attacked for political reasons. It is the very process of designing a shirt that gives each person a new voice with which to expose an often horrific and unspeakable experience that has dramatically altered the course of their life. Participating in this project provides a powerful step towards helping a survivor break through the shroud of silence that has surrounded their experience. T-shirts will be on display in the Shepherd’s Union Atrium and in Davis Campus
D3 Atrium throughout the first week of October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For more information on the Clothesline Project Campaign, visit http:// clotheslineproject.info Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
PAINTED T-SHIRTS ADDRESSING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN HANG ALONG A CLOTHESLINE ABOVE THE UNION ATRIUM. THE SHIRTS WERE MADE FOR THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT, HOSTED BY WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY’S WOMEN’S CENTER. The Signpost Archives
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The Aquabats are making a comeback after a windfall of success from a kickstarter. Photo Courtesy of The Aquabats!
SKA RETURNS AFTER CULT CLASSIC KICKSTARTER By ANA LICHFIELD A&E Reporter
It’s a return like no other. With the help of actor Jack Black, the internet will witness the return of the comedic, spandex-wearing, superhero rock band The Aquabats! Over $516,000 has been raised by nearly 4,500 backers to fund a revival of the band’s musical children’s TV series, “The Aquabats! Super Show!” and a new album. Supporters launched the Kickstarter on Aug. 28 and have witnessed a windfall of support. Along with a $5 donation on Kickstarter, supporters launched a flyer campaign with the Kickstarter details, posting them throughout their local
areas and documenting the effort by sharing it on social media with the hashtag #BringBackTheAquabats. The show was initially canceled in 2014 when their network, Hub, was rebranded as Discovery Family. The Aquabats!’ YouTube channel will be the new home of the reboot, which will begin with six episodes, though they are leaving the door open to have more episodes in the future if the funding is there. The reboot of the Daytime Emmy-winning program got more heft when Black agreed to be an executive producer on the web series. The original version of the show was filmed in Utah, and the plan is for the reboot to film on location in the Beehive State.
On the group’s Kickstarter page, Black’s commitment to Jacobs and the show are clear. “I knew we were destined to become allies,” Black’s message reads. “I’m excited to officially join forces with The Aquabats! and our Righteous Comrades around the world. Together, we can save rock and roll for the kids … and us all. This is an extremely important mission, and I hope you’ll join us.” The band kicked off their fundraiser with a month-long tour that started in Los Angeles in early September. While the band maintains they’re for fans of all ages, this tour is to reconnect with their older fans, those who remember the heyday of the theneight person ska group from the late
1990s. The band initially formed in 1994 and rose to prominence in Orange County, California, despite two of their founding members living in St. George, Utah. Cracking the Billboard 200 twice, the band became a consistent opening act for bands like Blink-182 and No Doubt and regularly played the Vans Warped Tour and Coachella. While the opening for No Doubt was on the strength of their music alone, they had a personal connection with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who was the original drummer in the first iteration of The Aquabats!. Frontman and founder Christian Jacobs (stage name MC Bat Commander)
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Nearly 4,500 backers have helped raise over half a million dollars for The Aquabats!’ return.
was inspired to start The Aquabats! by his younger brothers, who lived in St. George. Jacobs joked that he was like a Weber State University alumnus because his grandfather, Heber Jacobs, attended WSU decades ago and was a cheerleader for the school. Jacobs says The Aquabats! count popular Utah-based YouTubers Jeremy Warner of Studio C and Devin Graham of devinsupertramp as collaborators. Warner appeared in a video promo for the show’s Kickstarter campaign and Graham is slated to direct one of the show’s upcoming episodes. “They’re super rad,” Warner said. “I’m very excited that they’re making more of “Super Show!.” I love watching it, and my kids do too. We’re big fans.” Graham, an adventure cinematographer with 4 million followers on YouTube, said “I was just stoked because I grew up loving The Aquabats!.” Despite his accomplishments as an artist and television creator, Jacobs says that he is humbled that Aquabats! fans care enough about his band to donate and bring them back into pop culture.
“Cracking the Billboard 200 twice, the band became a consistent opening act for bands like Blink-182 and No Doubt and regularly played Vans Warped Tour and Coachella.”
WHERE DO YOUR STUDENT FEES GO? Apply to serve on the
STUDENT FEE RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE to make recommendations for the distribution of your student fees. To apply, pick up an application at the Shepherd Union Information Desk or online at www.weber.edu/studentaffairs APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 pm, Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Submit completed applications to Student Involvement & Leadership, Shepherd Union 326 or email to jenniferbrustad@weber.edu
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Dolores Huerta addresses a nearly full ballroom on Sept. 25. Huerta is an influential feminist activist who, alongside Cesar Chavez, created the United Farmworkers.
By JENNIFER GUZMÁN Diversity Editor
Dolores Huerta, renown Chicana activist for immigrant farmworkers, visited Weber State in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event took place with the help of Chief Diversity Officer Adrienne Andrews, Teresa Martinez, and Andrea Hernandez alongside the Office of Access Diversity. Plans to host Huerta have been in motion since 2017. Huerta spent the majority of her life being actively involved in civil rights and serving her community. Huerta’s message heavily focused on the current American political climate and the history that the U.S. has regarding people of color. “This is such an important moment in the history of our country, and oftentimes we wonder, ‘How did we get into this place we are in now?’” Huerta said. “I believe that one of the reasons we are in the situation we are in today is because we have what I call, a visible ignorance.” Huerta spoke on the ignorance that some citizens have about the history of the U.S., involving the mistreatment of people of color. She also discussed how school systems can be the primary cause of this ignorance. Some of Huerta’s key themes included a school system that was unfair to students who identify as Black or Latino in California, the inadequate reparations to Native Americans for
historical injustices and the right to unionize in work places. These were all tied into Huerta’s main theme of activism and its foundation in local communities. “(Cesar Chavez and I) would tell farm workers (about unionizing), ‘You have power, but the power is in your person and that’s all the power that you need. But you can’t do it by yourself; the only way you can come together and organize is by all of you coming together because one person cannot do it by themselves’,” Huerta said. Chavez and Huerta were a part of a unionizing movement for farm workers, a majority of whom were immigrants, to advocate for rights and higher pay. This activism lead to the Delano Grape Strike of 1965 and helped create the organization of the United Farm Workers, of which both Chavez and Huerta are cofounders of. Andrea Hernandez, diversity and inclusivity organizer, who assisted in getting Huerta to Weber State, was very pleased with the turnout, especially the Latino community within Ogden. “For someone as iconic as her to come and share her story and inspire people who look like her, including myself, to create this social change and be civically engaged is just so powerful … especially during this time where we might not feel that we can be game changers,” Hernandez said. News of Huerta’s arrival and keynote speech
spread throughout social media, bringing guests from other cities and universities. Sarah May, a student from Westminster College, took the opportunity to hear Huerta at WSU. May is involved with events empowering women of color and felt inspired hearing Huerta’s speech. “Unless you study, in-depth, the farm workers union rights, you don’t know who she (Huerta) is, and it’s a shame because as a Latina, as a woman of color, she is such an inspiration to me. She had all the odds against her, but she saw what was wrong and something needed to be done about it . . . it’s empowering to see her story and share her experiences,” May said. Influential people like Martin Luther King Jr. are usually spoken about in schools, but female influencers like Huerta aren’t taught as often. Attendee Destina Bermejo felt like Huerta’s work should be taught to students, especially alongside other historical figures. “When we’re talking about history, women get left out so much. So, to have her not mentioned in history books or standardized education or public schools, it’s erasing all the amazing work she’s done and still continuing to do,” Bermejo said. Many of Huerta’s experiences in civil rights involved sacrifice, but activism is a family project, and something her daughter Lori Huerta knows very well. Lori Huerta works as an administrator for the Dolores Huerta foundation, and participates as a legislative associate. She
visited WSU alongside her mother. “We (the children) were their (Chavez and Huerta’s) first workers, going door to door passing out leaflets through all the small farm worker community towns in the valley. It was very family-oriented. And more people and their families came out and everybody got involved,” said Lori Huerta. The Dolores Huerta Foundation’s message is focused on civil changes and social justices. These happen through community members who are willing to work, said Lori Huerta. Asking for social change from communities doesn’t necessarily mean marches and protests. Huerta says changes come from community members running for political and local offices, campaigning, calling local legislators and voting. “The people that we elect are the ones that make the decisions about what’s going to happen to our lives. It’s really wonderful to march, and it’s wonderful to protest because we influence the public and they know what our issues are and what we’re fighting for, but it really doesn’t change unless you elect people who are going to make the laws,” Huerta said. Huerta’s talk was a highlight of Hispanic Heritage Month in Ogden. Many more events are happening before Oct 15. For more information visit weber.edu/diversity. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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JENNY GUZMAN Columnist
Parking is always a hot button issue, but particularly here at Weber State University, where parking is divided between four different permits that span campus and the Dee Events Center, parking can cause fights. Just a month ago, the an-
nouncement of the new athletic complex being built had students worried about their parking lot being filled with construction debris, therefore leaving less spots for cars. The most egregious offense comes from the multitude of cars that permeate the W lots while A lots continue to have a seemingly-endless expanse of empty parking spaces. This scenario is WSU’s equivalent to the old saying, “between a rock and a hard place,” but instead is substituted for either being late for class or getting a ticket for parking in the wrong lot. However, parking services’s
answer to the parking debacle often falls into one of two categories: either park at the Dee events center and take the shuttle or arrive early to find parking. With the student population growing more every year, that latter option is basically nonexistent. Even arriving an hour or so before class there is very little, if no, chance to find a parking spot. Students slowly driving up and down the aisles, looking for the ever-elusive parking spot, is just proof of what is no longer a good answer to parking problems. I’d like to think that if any-
thing, WSU has slowly morphed me into a car stalker, as I often find myself slowly trailing behind the students who enter the W lot and seem to be leaving for the day, just for the chance to obtain their spot. It’s perplexing to realize that seeing a student enter the W lot is just as gratifying as scratching an itch you haven’t been able to reach all day. Having been both the driver and the student, I can say with full assurance that it is equally awkward and embarrassing, especially when the driver finds out that you weren’t leaving, only heading to your car for
something. So, with little options left, students quickly find themselves rushing to the Dee in order to make it to their class on time, only to face yet another series of obstacles. While the idea of parking at the Dee and taking the shuttle isn’t necessarily awful, the line waiting to get on that curves around the corner and into the crosswalk is. If I’ve learned anything from parking, it’s that coming early is never a wrong option. It only becomes a bad decision when students, who’ve parked at the Dee, assume that arriving and
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parking 30 minutes before class is a good idea. The line will consistently prove you otherwise, and while the purple paws and notes about wait times are seemingly cute, they instead become the recipients of my, and hopefully others’, glares. The wait lines are meant for reassurance; however, they provide anything but that. Assuming it’s 10:20 a.m. and you have a class at 10:30 a.m., that little sign that says “5 minute wait” is actually very wrong. It makes sense that the shuttles don’t have the fastest rotation time, nor do they make
dramatic cuts in the line, considering they are usually supposed to seat 16 students. That 16 often turns into 20 or 25, especially for those who stand in the aisle and the stairwell. But this is where most of my anger stems, and this is where my frustrations come in the most abhorrent fashion. For me, someone who stands at the exact measurement of 60 inches, or 5 feet tall, it is a problem. Students’ biggest worry is making it to class on time and doing so in any way possible. This means that simply riding the shuttle to get to class is not a peaceful two minutes ride to
campus, but rather a silent but violent dispute where the contest is getting on the shuttle the fastest and the prize is the limited seating. I, whether it be the universe’s or parking services’s doing, always end up having to stand in the aisle. Having to stand on my tip toes to reach the metal bar hung on the ceiling of the shuttle for the entire length of what is a noticeably bumpy ride, is not my idea of fun. Most students I complain to often respond with, “Why don’t you ask someone for a seat? Or stay back until the next shuttle so you can sit down?”
My answer to that is simple: I am also in the fight to make it to class on time. Students don’t think of basic manners or etiquette when it comes to parking or classes. I have seen far too many fellow vertically-challenged students, mothers with children and above average heighted-Joes have to stand and brave the shuttle. It’s also fairly embarrassing to have to stand back and have my peers pass me and see that I have no choice other than to wait for another shuttle, and be late for class, just because of my height deficiency.
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Students will always complain about parking and parking services will always recommend the shuttle and the Dee. It seems there’s no right answer for either parties and most students just have to suck it up and openly complain when the topic is brought into discussion. If nothing else, I’m able to have a heated conversation with another student about parking and fill my social interaction requirement for the day instead of finding a spot in the W lot and getting to class at a reasonable time. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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EXCITEMENT ON THE HARDWOOD
FOR MEDIA
DAY By COLTON PACK Sports Reporter
Excitement, athleticism and improvement were the words surrounding the 2018-19 men’s basketball media day as the Wildcats prepared for another season on the hardwood. Coaches and players gathered at the Dee Events Center on Sept. 24 to discuss the upcoming basketball season just six weeks away from tip-off. A core of veteran players, who have played some solid basketball for the Wildcats, will anchor the team. Weber State University added six freshman, bringing athleticism and depth. “It’s one of the best classes we have had as far as recruiting,” head coach Randy Rahe said. “A lot of those freshmen are going to play and be a big part.” Rahe mentioned the athleticism of the team and adjustments made to the team’s system on the court. “We’re going to play as fast as we can possibly play on makes and misses, push the tempo hard,” Rahe said. “Defensively, we want to pick up full court, get in the passing lanes, we want to pressure you, force you into more turnovers.” Ultimately, Rahe has a lot of excitement going into camp and the season. “I’m excited, I’m very excited. I’m always excited though,” Rahe said. “I do really like this team, from what I’ve seen so far in the summer and when we first got together this fall.” Veterans on this year’s team include
senior Zach Braxton, senior Brekkott Chapman and Junior Jerrick Harding, who have all played quality NCAA minutes. Last season, Harding averaged 22 points a game and dropped 46 during one contest. “I’m excited about the new guys we have coming in,” Harding said. “I feel like we are really close, I’m just excited to get going.” Chapman, who is coming off an unusual healthy off-season, mentioned summer workouts with fellow teammate, junior Cody John. “I’ve worked with him quite a bit this summer,” Chapman said. “He has put in the work to get back to where he was.” Having a healthy Chapman and John throughout this year will boost the team’s depth. Braxton, who is a seasoned player for Rahe, looks to hold down the middle at center. “I’m really excited where I’m at, and where the team is at,” Braxton said. “We put in a lot of work this summer together, and it’s going to be a special year.” Harding sees a bright future for the Wildcat basketball team. “We definitely want to get to the NCAA Tournament,” Harding said. “That’s the big goal. We have the team to do it, and I feel like we have a good chance.” The Wildcats tip-off the season with an exhibition game against Chadron State at the Dee Events Center at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
Forward Brekkott Chapman practices dunking during media day.
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KNOW YOURSELF,
KNOW SUCCESS By CAMERON GIFFORD Correspondent
tential candidates in a future business, make sure those candidates will complement your strengths and supplement your weaknesses. Willis emphasized that technical skill can be taught; drive and determination cannot. Those things must come from within. Know how to answer questions in interviews in a way that shows you have the desire to be a driven employee. Willis ended the lecture with one of his favorite quotes by Holocaust survivor and neurologist, Dr. Viktor Frankl. “Don’t aim at success – the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it,” Frankl said. “For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side-effect of one’s personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the byproduct of one’s surrender to a person other than oneself…” Willis said he hopes that anyone who attended his lecture remembers to develop themselves first, and all else will follow. “As they develop themselves personally, and that’s in all aspects of life not just business… Reading, studying, constant learning, learning to interact with people and developing key relationships; all of that will benefit them and help them to become who they need or want to become,” Willis said. The Ralph Nye Lecture series will continue with guest speaker Mark Jenkins, CEO of Petersen, Inc., on Oct. 4 at 12 p.m.
The key to success lies in discovering and using tools you already possess. It’s that simple. The latest in the Ralph Nye Lecture Series, Steel Concepts CEO Eli Willis gave a lecture on Sept. 27 stressing that message and focusing on building personal success. Willis’ lecture focused on building a personal culture of success and using that success to then develop yourself professionally. The first real developmental tool is, as Socrates said, to “Know thyself.” Willis stressed the importance of figuring out who you want to become, writing it down and reviewing it regularly to be reminded of your ultimate goals. “Take quiet time to assess your strengths, weaknesses, passions and dislikes,” Willis said. Willis frequently asked the audience what they were thinking, keeping an open dialogue. WSU Finance major Jake Kruitbosch, a former neighbor of Willis, said the lecture was a reminder to trust in himself and follow his passions to be successful. “Everyone has a different definition of success but for me it means being in a career or a job that I find challenges me and helps me grow, helps influence people around me for the better and delivers value to society,” Kruitbosch said. Being successful, Willis said, also means surrounding yourself with others who want to be successful. Comment on this story at If you’re interviewing po- signpost.mywebermedia.com
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ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND FIRE REPORT 2017-18 Welcome to Weber State Unive University. Our Police Department is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. To that end, Weber State University wants to work together with you to create a fun, healthy and vibrant campus community. We are pleased to present the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report is issued the first of October each year and is intended to comply with the requirements of the Clery Act and associated Federal regulations. The information contained in the annual report pertains to all WSU properties; more specifically you will find information on the University’s policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. I encourage you to read the information contained in the report and consider how it can help you and the WSU community to prevent and protect yourself against crime. To request a paper copy of this brochure please contact the Weber State Police Department at 801-626-6460 or you can go to the link below and view an electronic copy. Thank you for taking time to review this information and helping to make WSU a safer community. A copy of the annual report can be found at http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/police/clery%20Book.pdf
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HILLARY REILLY | The Signpost
SEXUAL ASSAULT
MARCH TO THE CAPITOL IN PROTEST
By HILLARY REILLY A&E Reporter
In downtown Salt Lake City, The Walk of No Shame, a march toward the state capitol in protest of the lack of justice for victims of sexual assault, took over the streets on Sep. 22. During 2017, the #MeToo movement brought together the previously-silent voices of those who suffered from sexual misconduct, sexual assault and rape in various high-profile cases. The coverage of these cases led to an explosion of empowerment for victims in almost every industry, giving many the courage to speak out against their abusers. The march brought hundreds of Utahns together to fight against these degrading and sometimes life-threatening situations. Before the success of the #MeToo movement, talking about cases of sexual assault and rape were taboo, as mentioned by keynote speaker Collin Williams. As a survivor of sexual abuse when he was a child, he shared his support for victims and explained why it was important to speak out about cases when they happen. “When we tell people, ‘don’t talk about the way you feel,’ that’s wrong,” Williams said. “That could possibly silence them and silence their voice.” Williams stressed the importance of giving victims a voice and platform to speak. By eliminating the taboo around the subject, light can be shed on the subject and help end the epidemic, according to Williams. Of course, coming forward can be difficult because in a great deal of sexual assault cases, people in power use their position to exploit their victims. Paris Warner, a local Utah actress, spoke
out about her abuse. When she was abused while working, she told her modeling agency, hoping they would help her. She let the agency know she was molested and no longer felt comfortable working with her abuser. Warner risked her career only for her agency to say she wasn’t raped and the event didn’t happen. The agency continued to represent the perpetrator until more girls spoke out. The March of No Shame, also known as SLUTWALK, got its global start in 2011. Salt Lake City’s director, Rachel Jensen, has helped organize the event for several years. “I was ready to start giving a platform to other people and start really helping and supporting the community,” Jensen said. Jensen is a survivor of sexual assault. She also has family members and friends who are survivors. She speaks about her assault because she wants other survivors to know they are not alone. She hopes if the community can come together, those who blame victims will be silenced. “There is a lot more hope out there and a lot more healing than I think a lot of people initially believe,” Jensen said. Victims often feel uncomfortable or afraid to come forward and tell their stories. Accusers can face physical and verbal retribution, among other consequences. Legally, odds favor the accused. There are resources available for survivors. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have given a voice to victims. Jensen stressed nobody is alone and victims will be given support. “It is a long process for some for recovery, but recovery is possible,” Jensen said. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
Vicitims of sexual assault and rape are often pressured into silence about their experiences. HILLARY REILLY | The Signpost
The Walk of No Shame protests the dismissal and silencing of victims of sexual assault. HILLARY REILLY | The Signpost
There are resources available for victims of sexual assault and rape through a number of hotlines.
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20th Annual WSU DIVERSITY
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