Life and the lens: The Signpost 3/30/23

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By LUCAS MOORE Section Editor

Holy threats

There was a report of threats made by an individual in the Ogden LDS Institute building on March 3. An initial report was taken, and the complainant made a safety plan with the initial officer. The case is still active.

Big no-no

WSUPD was conducting an extra patrol at University Village when they found four individuals using marijuana within a vehicle on March 24. One party was also in

possession of cocaine. The individual who had the cocaine will be summoned and the other three individuals were verbally warned. WSU housing staff was made aware of the situation and was provided with the appropriate case number.

This isn’t Nordic Valley… WSUPD officers were dispatched to the south side of the Noorda Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology Building and the west side of the Marriott Allied Health Building, on a report of individuals sledding downhill on March 25. The officers on scene advised the three individuals, holding snowboards, that they were in

violation of campus ordinance. They cleared the area and no further action was needed.

Wildcat assault

WSUPD were dispatched to address an assault at Wildcat Village on March 26. Two roommates were in a verbal confrontation when one hit the other in the face. The victim in the case is debating whether or not they would like to pursue criminal charges and wanted the offender to be moved out of the room. Both individuals were separated, and the offender has a permanent room change to another building. The offender has also been advised they are no longer allowed in the building the victim resides

in. Medical attention was denied by both parties following the incident. No further action is needed at this time and a follow up will be conducted.

WSUPD announcement

WSUPD would like to remind individuals on campus to be vigilant in the campus parking lots. Parking is not permitted anywhere that isn’t a marked parking spot and driving in the OGX bus lane is prohibited as it is not for anyone else to drive in, except the OGX bus.

By BRISA ODENTHAL Reporter

Weber State University hosted the Intermountain Sustainability Summit on March 23 and 24 in the Shepherd Union Building. The summit featured multiple environmentalist speakers who spoke on issues relating to climate change in Utah and around the world.

“This is kind of like networking and info sharing for … incoming professionals to be able to think about sustainable actions that they can take together,” Keilee Higgs, a volunteer for the event, said. “You can learn so much just by coming here and talking to people and not having to read books about it because everybody’s so willing to share what they are trying to do.”

The first day of the event consisted of a registration breakfast; a morning keynote speech by Nalini Nadkarni, a forest ecologist and science communicator; and four sessions of speakers that attendees could choose from. This was broken up by an hourlong networking lunch, student awards and a second networking session.

The first session of the first day gave attendees the option to choose between a presentation on “Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act” by Utah Clean Energy; “Driving Fleet Electrification with Telematics” by Merge Electric Fleet Solutions; “Conservation and Restoration of an Urban River”

by Utah Hogle Zoo and Jordan River Commission; or “A Global Conversation About Climate Change” by Brigham Young University.

The second session had the option of presentations on “Mining for Sustainable Development” by the Reliable Controls Corporation; “The Development of the Design+Build Salt Lake” by the Haskell Company and the University of Utah; “Centering Equity and Engaging Communities in Climate Change Action Planning” by the University of Utah; and “Implementing Circular Economy Principles in your Programming” by the University of Utah.

After the second session, there was a networking lunch, followed by the third session.

This included presentations on “Sustainability and Indigenous Knowledge” by Navajo Nation Government; “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Electrifying Your Home” by ES Solar and New City Mechanical; “Building Ecological Literacy at the Library” by the Salt Lake City Public Library; and an “Electrified Building Tour” by WSU.

The final session of the first day included presentations on “Collaboration for Clean Energy” by Summit County Sustainability Program, Cottonwood Heights Planning Department, Ogden City Council and Rocky Mountain Power; “Indoor Air Quality for Buildings and Homes” by Salt Lake Department of Sustainability, Salt Lake City Corpo-

ration and Intermountain Health; “Nature and Human Health-Utah” by the University of Utah and the Tracy Aviary; and “Round Table Discussions” by the Salt Lake City Public Library, Utah Clean Energy, WSU, and the University of Utah.

Following the four sessions, the afternoon keynote speaker, Larry Confino, an independent producer/director, spoke on his “50 States of Sustainability” documentary series about renewable energy and sustainability.

The second day of the event consisted of two workshops. The first workshop took place in room 404 in the Shepherd Union and was titled “Electrification: From a Bird’s Eye View to the Nuts & Bolts” and was presented by Jacob Cain and Justin Owen, who are WSU Energy Managers. This workshop taught attendees about WSU’s plan to update the campus and to explore what the university has done so far.

The second workshop of the day was on “Energy Financing,” also given by Cain and Owen. The workshop focused on how to budget and secure money to help with personal and other sustainability projects.

With 38 speakers and many attendees, the Intermountain Sustainability Summit was a big event for WSU’s campus. Students, staff, faculty and community members were all invited to attend the event.

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Director of Operations in Facilities Management, Jacob Cain, discussing the factors that determine prices for energy during his presentation.

People in attendance listening to the lecture, “Energy Financing: How to Make Your Energy Program a Cash Cow.”

By COOPER HATSIS Reporter

Independent documentary filmmaker, producer and director Larry Confino visited Weber State University on March 23 and 24 in promotion of his recent films. Confino is an alum from New York University’s film program and has been operating as an independent filmmaker for over 25 years.

Confino has spent the past several years working on a series of documentary short films called “50 States of Sustainability.”

This 10-part documentary series regards different ways energy is being renewed and sustained in the United States, and the series is currently airing on public-access television. Confino is currently working on the second season of the show.

On March 23, Confino attended the Intermountain Sustainability Summit in the

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Shepherd Union Ballrooms, and on March 24, Confino and Studio 76 held a talk in the Stewart Library for Film and Communication majors to see Confino’s latest work and learn about being a professional independent filmmaker.

Students who were interested in careers in this field had the chance to ask questions and get insight about the process of transitioning from college student to producer or director from a professional who has been in the business for several decades.

Confino presented one of the episodes of “50 States of Sustainability” that was about BETA Technologies, a company based out of Vermont working on a new type of airplane that runs off sustainable energy.

“I was attracted to this because I went to a Summit in Arkansas, and I told them that we hadn’t done any kind of production related to the coming of electric aircrafts,” Confino

said. “This will transform logistics and transportation in general.”

Later, Confino showed off another film that he has spent the past six years working on, “Psychedelicized: The Electric Circus Story.” This documentary is about a popular 1960s and 70s nightclub in New York City.

This documentary is almost complete, and the students in attendance watched the first 20 minutes of the film, which has not yet been seen by anyone except the people working on the film.

The soundtrack for “Psychedelicized: The Electric Circus Story” consists of covers from bands that played at this nightclub. The covers are done by a rock band called The Grip Weeds. Confino expects to release a soundtrack album alongside his film.

“There are all kinds of great advantages to that kind of cross-promotion,” Confino said.

Confino also said he is using new tech-

nology and software for editing and sharing film with other people who are involved in making the film. Confino uses a software called Telestream Cloud Qualify to analyze the film to see if there are issues with the sound quality or color correction.

“The software makes it so I can send my cut of the film to the cloud,” Confino said. “It will analyze it in the cloud and then send me a report. I am not buying expensive hardware for editing. I just upload the cut and it tells me what the violations might be and then we fix it.”

As Confino closed out the night, he gave some final advice to students who are interested in working on films.

“Okay, you want to be a director,” Confino said. “Well, start directing. Don’t waste any time. Don’t wait for someone to tell you to direct a movie.”

Left: Larry Confino. Independent producer and director. Right: Larry Confino speaking to students about the process of film making.

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Larry Confino

By COOPER HATSIS Reportero

Larry Confino, un director, productor y cineasta de documentales independientes, visitó la universidad Weber State el 23 y 24 de marzo para estimular sus películas recientes. Confino es graduado del programa de película de la universidad de New York y ha trabajado como cineasta independiente durante 25 años.

Confino ha pasado los últimos años trabajando en una serie de documentales cortos llamados “50 estados de sostenibilidad”.

La serie de diez partes trata de las distintas maneras en que la energía se renueva y sostiene en los Estados Unidos, y la serie actualmente se emite en televisión de acceso público. Confino ya está trabajando en la segunda temporada de la serie.

El 23 de Marzo, Confino asistió el cumbre de sostenibilidad Intermountain en

los salones de baile del Shepherd Union, y el 24 de marzo, Confino y el Studio 76 presentaron un seminario en la biblioteca Stewart para los de carrera de película o comunicación para ver las obras recientes de Confino y aprender sobre lo que es ser un cineasta independiente profesional.

Los estudiantes que estaban interesados en carreras de este tipo tenían la oportunidad de preguntar y pedir percepciones desde un profesional que ha sido parte de la industria durante décadas sobre la transición entre estudiante y productor o director.

Confino presentó uno de los episodios de “50 estados de sostenibilidad” sobre BETA Technologies, una compañía basada en Vermont que trabaja en crear un avión que usa energía renovable.

“Fui atraído a esto porque asistí a un cumbre en Arkansas y les dije que no habíamos hecho ninguna producción relacionada con el advenimiento de aviones eléctricos”, dijo Confino. “Transformará la logística y transportación sobre todo”.

Después, Confino mostró otra película en que trabajó durante seis años, llamada “Psychedelicized: la historia del Electric Circus”. Este documental trata de un club nocturno popular de los sesentas y setentas en Nueva York.

El documental casi está completo, y los estudiantes que asistieron vieron los primeros 20 minutos de la película, que no ha sido visto por ninguno aparte de los que trabajaba en la película.

La banda sonora de la película consiste de nuevas versiones de canciones de las bandas que tocaban en este club nocturno. Las versiones fueron hechas por una banda llamada “The grip weeds”. Confino anticipa publicar un álbum de la banda sonora con la película.

“Hay muchos tipos de beneficios de ese tipo de promoción mutua”, dijo Confino.

Confino también dijo que está utilizando nueva tecnología y software para editar y compartir la película con otras personas que están involucradas en crear la película.

Confino usa un software llamado Telestream Cloud Qualify para analizar la película para ver si hay algún problema con la calidad del sonido o el color.

“El software hace que pueda enviar mi versión de la película a la nube”, dijo Confino. “La analiza en la nube y después me envía un informe. No compré equipo caro para editar. Simplemente cargo la versión y me dice si hay problemas y entonces los arreglamos”.

Al terminar la noche, Confino dio un poco de consejo a los estudiantes con interés por crear las películas.

“Ok, quieren ser directores”, dijo Confino. “Pues, empiecen a dirigir. No malgasten nada de tiempo. No esperen a que alguien les diga que dirijan una película”.

Left: A camera used for filming inside of Studio 76. Right: A board directing interested students to Studio 76 to listen to the talk given by Larry Confino.

POR NATHANAEL STOUT Traductor

By ADAM MONTGOMERY Columnist

Lana Del Rey has released her ninth studio album titled “Did you know there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.” Almost a year after her extremely personal album, “Blue Banisters,” “Ocean Blvd” is a grounding album for the artist with experimental sidequests alongside her classic sound. It’s full of existential reflection on her own mortality, the complexity of family, details of her childhood, the looking-glass self and the twisted reality of love.

Here is my ranking of the songs in the album.

It’s a beautiful entry into the album. It’s personal, but I felt it was lacking a bit of depth. Reminds me too much of her unreleased song, “Yes to Heaven.”

Vocals are clear and strong but still reminiscent of the softness of earlier Lana. This song is an existential ode to a lover we all know but have never met.

I can’t get enough of this song. When Lana gives length, you know it’s going to be something experimental, breathtaking and shocking. From the background vape to the sampling of Little Anthony and the Imperials. It is an unexpected blend of vocals, folk rock, and trap music. Thank you, Jack Antonoff.

Hauntingly reflective. This song feels the most reminiscent of Blue Banisters. I feel everyone I’ve ever loved while listening and the light they allowed me to feel after. Metaphors upon metaphors.

This is a strong example of Lana’s storytelling and prose. The connection to childhood and family reveals a deeper side of the artist.

Her collaborations with FJM always bring a smile to my face. Easy listening, transportive and fun.

Jack’s smoky voice is something new and refreshing. The song is not too deep, but memorable and quick. I love the candidness.

Wow. The comparisons of her life, her music and her poetry to that of an abandoned locked-up tunnel are absolutely gorgeous and unique. Amazing production value and overlay.

An interlude from a new-age homophobic influencer meets pastor with a giggling Lana in the background … Is it irony or a descent into a born-again Christian? I don’t feel comfortable rating this one.

There’s an almost classical undertone to this with a spotlight dancer twirling around in my mind while Lana sings. I would love to see visuals for this one.

This is the direction I love seeing Lana head towards. It feels innovative without losing herself into the mainstream or someone else’s vibe. I would love to see her push this experimental sound even further and play with the unexpected.

The push and pull of the heavy piano creates a beautiful dance of the tongue. A rollercoaster of a song in the best way. Some of the lyrics in this one are a bit cheugy, but I would never expect less from Lana.

Chaotic and comforting. Exactly what I need from an interlude. You can feel the playful and artistic exchange between Lana and Batiste.

This song has a very coming-of-age, ending-credits vibe. Something inside me is dying to drive through the canyon or along the coast with the windows rolled down listening to this one. The overall composition paired with her unique lyrical capability feeds a part of my brain that is rarely fed.

Tommy Genesis is an interesting but understandable choice. I’m dying to see Lana’s music library. However, something feels missing production-wise. This one could be a good choice for other artists to remix.

As a Venice Bitch stan for life, I was excited to hear this one. A “Honeymoon” and “NFR” love child that I’m adopting. This one is for longtime fans.

With the absolute adoration of my older sister, Kristen, I decided to do everything she did. Our school struggled to find enough classes for all the incoming students, so I had a few holes in my schedule. As my counselor went through the options with us, my sister noticed that there was open space in the advanced photography class.

I hadn’t taken the basic class, so I could only be in it if I had special permission from the teacher. Kristen took my hand and marched me upstairs to the photography teacher, Mr. Durka (who she had several classes with). What started with a simple request from him ended with both of us on our knees, pleading for him to let me in. Durka, being the softy he is, agreed.

My head spun with something I had never felt before: passion. I picked up the basics in no time, and then everything changed. I spent time outside of class teaching myself how to use a camera and finding my style. I started to view the world as how it would

look through the viewfinder of a camera.

It was almost like having a relationship. Everything was so exciting at first; I never knew what to expect, but I always wanted to spend time taking photos and learning more about the art. And that grew into a deep eternal love for photography.

Weber State University offers a Bachelors of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Photography. There is a range of classes you can take to improve your photo skills, including foundations of photography in color/ digital and foundations of photography in black and white/analog.

Weber State offers other classes that have the potential to help you improve your technique, or learn about studio lighting. Weber State has perks for photography students, including photo printers and an on campus studio.

Another way to work on your photography skills is by joining us at The Signpost. This will give you the photojournalist experience. Weber State is a great place for everyone interested in learning more about photography.

PHOTOS AND STORY BY SARA STAKER Photographer

Above: Portrait of Erin Brom exprimenting with lighting from a projector.

Top Right: Self Portrait for ART 2450 titled ‘Midnights, Track 8’.

Bottom Right: Portrait of Audrey Larsen titled “Grandmas dress”.

Top: Portrait of Keily Tafiti showing emotion.

Bottom Left: Senior portraits of Archer Wagner getting on a motorcycle that he built.

Bottom Right: Senior portrait of Luis Aguilar at the Great Salt Lake.

POR MARIANNA LOPEZ-LURITTA Traductor

PHOTOS AND STORY BY SARA STAKER Reportero

Con la absoluta adoración de mi hermana mayor, Kristen, decidí hacer todo lo que ella hacía. Nuestra escuela tenía dificultades para encontrar suficientes clases para todos los alumnos de nuevo ingreso, así que tenía algunos huecos en mi horario. Mientras mi orientadora nos explicaba las opciones, mi hermana se dio cuenta de que había una plaza libre en la clase de fotografía avanzada.

Yo no había tomado la clase básica, así que sólo podía estar en ella si tenía un permiso especial del profesor. Kristen me cogió de la mano y me hizo subir hasta

el profesor de fotografía, el Sr. Durka (con el que había tenido varias clases). Lo que empezó con una simple petición suya terminó con las dos de rodillas, suplicándole que me dejara entrar. Durka, como es un blandengue, accedió.

La cabeza me daba vueltas con algo que nunca antes había sentido: pasión. Aprendí lo básico en un santiamén, y entonces todo cambió. Pasé tiempo fuera de clase aprendiendo a usar la cámara y a encontrar mi estilo. Empecé a ver el mundo como se vería a través del visor de una cámara.

Era casi como tener una relación. Al principio todo era tan emocionante; nunca sabía qué esperar, pero siempre quería pasar tiempo haciendo fotos y aprendiendo más sobre este arte. Y eso se convirtió en un amor eterno por la fotografía.

La Universidad Estatal Weber ofrece una licenciatura en Bellas Artes con especial-

ización en Fotografía. Hay una gama de clases que puedes tomar para mejorar tus habilidades fotográficas, incluyendo fundamentos de la fotografía en color/digital y fundamentos de la fotografía en blanco y negro/analógica.

Weber State ofrece otras clases que tienen el potencial de ayudarte a mejorar tu técnica, o aprender sobre iluminación de estudio. Weber State tiene ventajas para los estudiantes de fotografía, incluyendo impresoras fotográficas y un estudio en el campus.

Otra manera de trabajar en tus habilidades fotográficas es uniéndote a nosotros en The Signpost. Esto le dará la experiencia fotoperiodista. Weber State es un gran lugar para todos los interesados en aprender más sobre la fotografía.

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A highschool student section at their football game. “Rainy Streets of SLC”.

By RAYSHAUN BAKER-LYNCH Columnist

On Feb. 5, the landscape of the NBA changed when superstar point guard Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, joining elite guard Luka Dončić.

The Mavericks took a considerable risk trading for Irving because he will become a free agent this off-season. Rumors around the league are that Irving wants to sign

with the Los Angeles Lakers, reuniting with his former teammate, forward LeBron James.

Irving was previously on the Brooklyn Nets with superstar forward Kevin Durant.

The same week Irving was traded, Durant was sent to the Phoenix Suns.

Everyone involved with the Mavericks was excited when the trade happened. Dallas gave away Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks in last year’s offseason, who was seen as the only other shot-maker on the team.

Getting Irving was a sigh of relief for Dončić, who hadn’t played with an athlete of Irving’s caliber since he was drafted. In the trade for Irving, the Mavericks gave away Dorian Finney-Smith, their best

wing defender.

When Irving arrived in Dallas, Dončić was injured, meaning fans weren’t able to watch the duo until a couple of games later. In the two games Irving played without Dončić, they won against the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings. Dončić returned during Irving’s third game with the Mavericks, a game against the Kings they lost 133–128.

The two superstars didn’t get their first win together until after the all-star break against the San Antonio Spurs on Feb. 23, where they won a 142–116 blowout.

As of now, Dallas has fallen to No. 11 in the Western Conference standings, going 3–7 in their last 10 games. Two of those losses came against a team with one of

the worst records in the NBA, the Charlotte Hornets.

All year long, the Mavericks have struggled with one thing, and that is defense. They can’t get enough stops to win ball games.

Recently, the Mavericks played against the Indiana Pacers. Dallas center JaVale McGee had some big production off the bench, being a defensive stopper. He hasn’t played too many games, but when he has played, he has produced for the Mavericks.

Much of the Mavericks’ lack of success deals with head coach Jason Kidd. While Kidd was able to lead the team to the Western Conference finals last season, he has fans scratching their heads, wondering why he isn’t playing high-production players like Mc-

Gee and forward Christian Wood.

Dončić and Irving have struggled with different injuries for weeks, not being 100% in many of their games together. The Mavericks can’t afford to lose any more games this season if they want a playoff berth.

In the Western Conference, the No. 4-11 seeds are all 3.5 games apart from each other, meaning anything can happen during this last stretch of the season. If they want to make the playoffs, it starts on the defensive end of the ball. If they don’t make the playoffs this offseason, the Mavericks need to re-sign Irving and develop a better system with actual rim protectors who can score from beyond the arc.

POR DANIELA IMBRETT Traductor

By RAYSHAUN BAKER-LYNCH Reporter

El 5 de febrero, el panorama de la NBA cambió cuando el base superestrella Kyrie Irving fue cambiado a los Dallas Mavericks, uniéndose al guardia de élite Luka Dončić.

Los Mavericks asumieron un riesgo considerable al cambiar a Irving porque se convertirá en agente libre esta temporada baja. Los rumores en la liga son que Irving quiere firmar con Los Angeles Lakers, reuniéndose con su ex compañero de equipo, el delantero LeBron James.

Irving estuvo anteriormente en los Brooklyn Nets con el delantero super estrella Kevin Durant.

La misma semana en que se canjeó a Irving, Durant fue enviado a los Phoenix Suns.

Todos los involucrados con los Mavericks

estaban emocionados cuando ocurrió el intercambio. Dallas regaló a Jalen Brunson a los New York Knicks en la temporada baja del año pasado, quien era visto como el único otro lanzador del equipo.

Conseguir a Irving fue un suspiro de alivio para Dončić, quien no había jugado con un atleta del calibre de Irving desde que fue reclutado. En el canje por Irving, los Mavericks regalaron a Dorian Finney-Smith, su mejor defensor lateral.

Cuando Irving llegó a Dallas, Dončić estaba lesionado, lo que significa que los fanáticos no pudieron ver al dúo hasta un par de juegos después. En los dos partidos que Irving jugó sin Dončić, ganaron contra Los Angeles Clippers y Sacramento Kings. Dončić regresó durante el tercer juego de Irving con los Mavericks, un juego contra los Kings que perdieron 133-128.

Las dos superestrellas no obtuvieron su primera victoria juntas hasta después de la pausa del Juego de Estrellas contra los San

Antonio Spurs el 23 de febrero, donde ganaron una paliza por 142-116.

A partir de ahora, Dallas ha caído al No. 11 en la clasificación de la Conferencia Oeste, con marca de 3-7 en sus últimos 10 juegos. Dos de esas derrotas fueron contra un equipo con uno de los peores récords de la NBA, los Charlotte Hornets.

Durante todo el año, los Mavericks han tenido problemas con una cosa: la defensa. No pueden hacer suficientes paradas para ganar la pelota.

Recientemente, los Mavericks jugaron contra los Indiana Pacers. El centro de Dallas, JaVale McGee, tuvo una gran producción desde el banco, siendo un tapón defensivo. No ha jugado demasiados partidos, pero cuando ha jugado, ha producido para los Mavericks.

Gran parte de la falta de éxito de los Mavericks tiene que ver con el entrenador en jefe Jason Kidd. Si bien Kidd pudo llevar al equipo a las finales de la Conferencia Oeste

la temporada pasada, tiene fanáticos rascándose la cabeza, preguntándose por qué no está jugando contra jugadores de alta producción como McGee y el delantero Christian Wood.

Dončić e Irving han luchado con diferentes lesiones durante semanas, sin estar al 100% en muchos de sus juegos juntos. Los Mavericks no pueden darse el lujo de perder más juegos esta temporada si quieren un lugar en los playoffs.

En la Conferencia Oeste, los sembrados No. 4-11 están separados por 3.5 juegos, lo que significa que cualquier cosa puede pasar durante este último tramo de la temporada.

Si quieren llegar a los playoffs, comienza en el lado defensivo del balón. Si no llegan a los playoffs esta temporada baja, los Mavericks necesitan volver a firmar a Irving y desarrollar un mejor sistema con protectores reales del aro que puedan anotar desde más allá del arco.

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By MCKINNA BAIRD Reporter

“The College Tour,” a show on Amazon Prime that highlights colleges around the U.S., is coming to Weber State University. The purpose of the show is to educate viewers about what universities across the country have to offer by interviewing students and introducing the community.

The show is produced by award-winning producers Lisa Hennessy, Burton Roberts, Mike Murray, Beth Cohen and Alex Boylan, who will also be hosting the show and is a winner of the reality show “The Amazing Race” in 2002.

Weber State will be the fourth Utah college the show has covered, after the University of Utah, Utah State University and Southern Utah University.

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The show has selected 10 students to share their experiences at Weber State. The students selected to talk about their Weber State experience auditioned by sending in an original scripted self-tape. Once on campus, the film crew will record students reading their own script.

The students selected to talk about their Weber State experience auditioned by sending in an original, scripted self-tape. Once on campus, the film crew will record students reading their own memorized script.

“For the audition, they simply made us make a little video about why we went to Weber State, kind of what we’re involved with on campus,” Isaac Staszkow, Housing and Student Residence senator, said. “So I felt like it was a great opportunity to represent Weber State.”

Other participants were recruited to inter-

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view. Such a participant, Artem Koval, shared how a Weber State representative reached out to him for the opportunity, after he spent some time on the camera for another project.

“My segment is going to be focused on my major … I will be there representing the computer science majors,” said Koval. He will also mention his experience doing research with professors, working on campus as a tutor, and being a presidential leadership fellow.

Beyond majors, students will talk about the other opportunities Weber has offered them.

“A lot of what I’m talking about is my experience and leadership experience with the outdoors and experience with internships, specifically in the state legislature and going to Washington, D.C., this summer,” Staszkow said.

The crew will be on campus April 24 to 28, filming the selected students as well as b-roll

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Culture Editor Adam Montgomery adammontgomery1@mail.weber.edu

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footage of the campus.

“When folks are walking around that week, they just might be in the background of the show,” Jessica Oyler, WSU’s associate provost of Enrollment Management and Student Success, said.

Beyond sharing student experiences, the show aims to highlight what is unique about each university it covers and introduce the community around it. WSU’s episode will cover some of the University’s best programs, like health professions, engineering and computer science.

“We’re also talking about how students at Weber State give back to the community and highlighting outdoor recreation, arts and humanities, business and entrepreneurship opportunities [and] the Spirit Squad,” Oyler said.

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