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A NEW STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 1 | 2019

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Table Of Contents 01 Cover 02 - 03 Quiz, Student Resources at the tip of your fingers 06 - 07 Registration time moved up for 2019-20 school year. 08 - 09 Moving away from home and finding off-campus housing 10 - 11 Science Lab building due for summer demolition 12 - 13 Alumni traditions connect Wildcats through the years 14 - 15 why students should join Clubs & Orgs 16 - 17 Athletes to know before your first game 20 - 21 Weber rec offers students additional perks and adventures 22 - 23 Parking Services announces change to pass system 24 - 25 First-generation students find communal space for shared experience 26 - 27 Photo essay: A personal inspection of homesickness 30 - 31 Softball picks up big wins over Sacramento State 32 - 33 Intramurals let students experience the athlete life for fun 34 - 35 Making money wherever you can through campus activity 36 - 37 Dance marathon raises money for local hospital 40 - 41 Finding both on- and off-campus jobs and quiz answers

By NIC MURANAKA Desk Editor

1. Which Grammy-nominated rapper was shot to death in the street on March 31? a. LL Cool J b. Nipsey Hussle c. Tyler, the Creator 2. Claims of a Democratic presidential candidate hopeful touching people against their wishes have arisen this past week. Which of the following candidates have the claims been leveled against? a. Sen. Amy Klobuchar b. Sen. Cory Booker c. Former Vice President Joe Biden 3. The Supreme Court recently weighed in on a decision whether or not the U.S. Constitution guarantees condemned murderers a

“painless” execution. The ruling came in response to death row inmate Russell Bucklew’s claim that to execute him to inject him due to a rare condition where he could hemorrhage and suffocate due to the injection. What did the court rule on the wording in the case? a. The Constitution does not guarantee a painless execution and the state may use lethal injection b. The Constitution does not guarantee a painless execution but that the state should acquiesce to the unique situation and follow Bucklew’s request for lethal gas or another method of execution c. The Constitution does guarantee a painless execution and the state should acquiesce to Bucklew’s request 4. The 2020 census is approaching, which asks participants to mark their race

from a list of options including white, black, Asian, American Indian and Native Hawaiian. For this census, participants who check white or black will be prompted to write their “origins” in on a separate line. This is response to a request from which ethnic group(s) to include an specific option for them on the census? a. Arabs and Iranians b. Indians c. Pacific Islanders 5. The United States State Department announced it would be cutting foreign aid to which country(ies) after President Donald Trump threatened to close the southern border? a. El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras b. Colombia and Venezuela c. Only Colombia

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STUDENT RESOURCES NOW

MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR STUDENTS

By COLTON HEWARD Reporter

The Student Resources tab is the newest addition to Weber State’s Canvas page, giving students a one-stop-shop for all their academic, health and financial needs. The Student Resources tab was created to make students’ time at Weber State a little bit easier. The tab offers information ranging from financial aid, job opportunities, tutoring, housing and everything in between. The new tab can be found inside each individual class on canvas. After clicking on a selected class, a column of tabs will appear on the left-hand side of the screen. Scrolling all the way to the bottom of the column will show the Student Resources tab. A simple click into the tab gives students a wealth of information at their finger tips. The student resources tab began as a simple idea that came from the Student

Services Theory Committee. The committee wanted to give students more access to the all of the different resources available to them. Jessica Oyler, director of Student Affairs Strategic Initiative, serves on the committee and has played a crucial role in making the Student Resources tab a reality. When the idea of the tab came from the committee, Oyler began working with the marketing team in Student Affairs. The marketing team began compiling any and all information from around campus that a student might need. The majority of the information found in the student resources tab was previously compiled in the Orientation Resources Guide brochure. Because most brochures usually get thrown in the trash or stuffed in the bottom of a bag, the accessibility of the tab in canvas insures a much easier experience for students to obtain the information. When the Student Resources tab is

opened, the home page is very user friendly, with five tabs at the top to choose from. These five tabs are Your Education, Yourself, Your Future, Your Safety, and Campus Community. Each of the tabs provides valuable information relevant to every student to help improve their college experience. Students can familiarize themselves with the information found in these different tabs in just a few short minutes. One of the sections includes a “Campus Terms & Definitions” page that will help students decode the many acronyms and unfamiliar words that they encounter during their time as a student. This section is found at the bottom of the “Your Education” section of the page. Although the student resources tab is brand new, it has already received a lot of attention. “I have received nothing but positive feedback so far, and we have had over 1,500 views in the first six days of the tab

being active,” Oyler said. The amount of information and resources that are available to students can often be overwhelming and daunting, but the student resources tab may relieve some of this anxiety and help students throughout their time at Weber State University.

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Bonus for a limited time

O LV E V N M I

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WOMEN’S CENTER SERVICES

STUDEN

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D LEADER

EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT Safe@Weber Violence Prevention Social Justice Education Program

Get Involved!

Hourly staff positions and internships Student Advisory Board

• Student Government • Clubs and Orgs

SUPPORT RESOURCES

• Leadership Programs

Scholarships

• Events such as Homecoming

Community building events

• And so much more! Stop by SIL to see what opportunities are waiting for you! Shepherd Union Room 326, 801-626-6349

WSU DAVIS Building 3 Suite 221, 801-395-3441

Visit weber.edu/studentinvolvement for a list of upcoming events! @weberstudent

ADVOCACY SERVICES Safe@Weber Advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, harassment, domestic/dating violence and stalking

WSU OGDEN

WSUSA

Resource pantry

weber.edu/womenscenter facebook.com/weberstatewomenscenter pinterest.com/wsuwcenter Shepherd Union Room 322, 801-626-6090

@Weberstudents

Stay Safe@Weber: Take Everfi’s Online Course! Search for the Safe@Weber app in your eWeber Portal

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GET CONNECTED With Student Affairs

YOUR EDUCATION

YOUR CAMPUS COMMUNITY

YOURSELF GET ACADEMIC HELP

GET FOCUSED INTEREST SUPPORT

· Student Support Services

· Center for Multicultural Excellence

· Supplemental Instruction (SI)

· Davis Student Services

· Tutoring Services at WSU Ogden, WSU Davis & WSU West · Writing Center

GET TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES · Computer Labs

TAKE A TEST · Testing Centers

GET ESSENTIALS · Dining Services and Meal Plans

· Diversity & Inclusive Programs

· Housing & Residence Life

· International Student & Scholar Center

· Nontrad Hourly Child Care Center · Wildcard Services and Information Center

GET FINANCIAL HELP · Money Management Center

GET HEALTHY · Campus Recreation

Learn More & Connect With Student Affairs weber.edu/studentaffairs Weber Connect (download the app) facebook.com/WeberStateStudentAffairs instagram.com/WeberStateStudentAffairs studentaffairs@weber.edu 801-626-6008

· Disability Services

· LGBT Resource Center · Nontraditional Student Center · Veterans Services · Veterans Upward Bound · Women’s Center

GET INVOLVED

· Counseling & Psychological Services

· Center for Community Engaged Learning

· Student Health Center

· Shepherd Union

· Student Wellness

· Student Involvement & Leadership

GET A CAREER · Career Services

· Wildcat Lanes & Game Center

GET MENTORING/ADVISING · College Access & First-Year Transition · Mentoring · Office of the Dean of Students

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Access & Diversity Weber State’s Office of Access & Diversity supports historically underrepresented students and fosters an

inclusive and welcoming campus environment

through university-wide initiatives, community partnerships and programs for current and future Wildcats. Access & Diversity

Student Services Center, Suite 150, 801-626-7006 weber.edu/accessanddiversity

LGBT Resource Center 801-626-7271 weber.edu/lgbtresourcecenter facebook.com/WeberStateLGBTcenter

Diversity & Inclusive Programs 801-626-6957 weber.edu/diversity facebook.com/wsucdu

State GEAR UP, Region 1 801-395-3547 weber.edu/stategearup

Ogden School District GEAR UP 801-626-7006

TRIO Talent Search 801-626-7369 weber.edu/talentsearch

College Access & First-Year Transition

TRIO Upward Bound

801-626-7006 weber.edu/s2s

801-626-6798 weber.edu/upwardbound

Peer Mentor Groups

Student2Student

801-626-7332 weber.edu/mentors

801-626-7027 weber.edu/s2s

Center for Multicultural Excellence

Community Engagement

801-626-7330 weber.edu/multicultural facebook.com/wsumulticultural

Access & Diversity

801-626-8516

NO MORE LATE-NIGHT

REGISTRATION By ALEXA NIELSON Reporter

Sick of staying up until midnight to register for classes? Now, you won’t have to. When registering for classes, students would often stay up until midnight to sign up for required classes with limited seats or popular classes they wanted to take. However, come summer registration, times open at 7 a.m. instead. The Office of Registrar, which oversees registration, made the change to ensure registration is convenient and easy. Students are assigned an appointment time, which indicates the date they can register for both fall and spring semesters. The time is based on earned credit hours and whether the student falls within a special registration group. According to the Registrar’s Office, making the change wasn’t difficult; it was just a matter of changing some settings in the database system. Dr. Casey Bullock, University Registrar, said that he has struggled with the idea that registration would open at midnight. It created inconvenience for students since the Registrar staff wouldn’t be available to answer questions or help solve problems that arose while students registered so early in the morning. Bullock also noted a possible marginalization problem. “Furthermore, I believe that we may be marginalizing some students who do not have access to the internet or a computer in the middle of the night,” Bullock said. “Our students have many responsibilities to family and work, and as such, asking our nontraditional student to stay up until midnight is disingenuous.” The Registrar’s Office settled on 7 a.m. since it fit students’ busy schedules better than the former start time, which required students to stay up late to get their first choice of next semester’s classes. “The 7 a.m. start time better aligns with

the schedules of students who also work and have families, as many of Weber State students do,” said Associate Registar Cori Horne. With the new time, students can come to campus and use campus computers for registration as well, giving them an equal chance at coveted course slots to those who have home computers. The new morning start time also aligns more closely with Weber State business hours, such as the Registration Office, Information Technology Service Desk, the Cashier’s Office, the academic advisors and other departments, which will now be available to assist registering students as needed. “Our goal is to help students reach their educational goals,” Bullock said. “I believe this change puts the institution in a better position to help the students register.” Summer registration opened April 1, and students can see their assigned registration date for fall by using the Registration Time app in the eWeber portal. Fall registration begins for the earliest groups on April 8. Future registration dates, as well as registration times and class schedules, are available and can be found by visiting weber. edu/registration. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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INSCRIPCIONES A MEDIA NOCHE Por ALEXA NIELSON Y INGRID OSEGUERA Reportera y Traductora

¿Cansado de estar despierto hasta la media noche para inscribirse? Ahora no tiene que esperar más la media noche. Para inscribirse los estudiantes en sus clases muchas veces esperaban hasta la media noche para inscribirse en las clases que son requisito con cupo limitado o populares. Sin embargo, ahora que viene la inscripción para el semestre de verano, las inscripciones comienzan a la 7 de la mañana. La Oficina de Admisiones, que supervisa las inscripciones, hizo el cambio para que sea más conveniente y fácil. A los estudiantes se les ha asignado un horario, el cual les indica cuando pueden inscribirse para los dos semestres de otoño y primavera. El horario esta basado en los créditos ganados y si el estudiante cae en un grupo especial para inscribirse. De acuerdo con la oficina de inscripciones, hacer el cambio no fue difícil; solamente se necesitó hacer ajustes en el sistema de datos. El Dr. Casey Bullock, funcionario de admisiones, dijo que el tenía reservas con la idea de que las inscripciones se abrieran a media noche. Creaba inconveniencia a los estudiantes, porque el personal de admisiones no estaba disponible para responder a preguntas o ayudar a resolver problemas que sucedían a esas horas de la noche. Bullock también notó que era un posible problema de marginalización. “Además, creo que tal vez estamos marginalizando a estudiantes que no tienen una computadora a media noche,” dijo Bullock. “Nuestros estudiantes tienen responsabilidades con la familia y el trabajo, y como tal, pedirles a nuestros estudiantes no-tradicionales que se queden despiertos hasta la media noche, me parece inverosímil.” La oficina de admisiones llego al acuer-

do de abrir las inscripciones a las 7 de la mañana, pues queda bien con el horario ocupado de los estudiantes, en lugar del horario anterior de la media noche. El cuál requería que el estudiante se desvelara hasta la media noche para ser el primero en elegir las clases del siguiente semestre. “El horario de las 7 de la mañana se alinea mejor con los estudiantes que trabajan y tienen familia, que es muy común entre los estudiantes de la Universidad de Weber State,” dijo Cori Horne, secretaria del departamento de admisiones. Con el nuevo horario, los estudiantes pueden venir a las instalaciones universitarias y usar las computadoras para inscribirse también. Dándoles así oportunidades iguales a aquellos que no tiene computadora en la casa para inscribirse en las clases codiciadas. El nuevo horario también se alinea más con las horas de servicio al público de Weber State de las oficinas como la Oficina de Admisiones, la de Servicios Técnicos Informáticos, la del Cajero, la de los consejeros académicos y otros departamentos que ahora podrán ayudar a los estudiantes a inscribirse si lo necesitan. “Nuestro objetivo es ayudar a los estudiantes alcanzar sus metas académicas. Creo que este cambio pone a la institución en una mejor posición para ayudar a los estudiantes a inscribirse,” dijo Bullock. Las inscripciones para el verano se abriero el primero de abril. Los estudiantes pueden ver el horario asignado para que se inscriban en el otoño usando la aplicación de “Registration Time”, en el portal eWeber. La inscripción para el primer grupo en otoño comienza el 8 de abril. Para fechas futuras de inscripción, se puede visitar weber.edu/registration. Visite el enlace para más información. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

WSU SUMMER BRIDGE

College Success - AUG. 4 - 6, 2019

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The Summer Bridge to College Success program helps First Generation students make the transition from high school to college. THIS 3-DAY PROGRAM IS FREE!

(housing, food and activities are all included)

Open to high school seniors who plan on attending WSU in fall 2019

• STAY IN CAMPUS DORMS • PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES • MEET NEW FRIENDS

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figure out who she was and changed her life for the better. For Dance Education major, Emily Peralez, finding independence came from learning how to budget her own money. “My first year of college I was still heavily dependent on my mom, she helped me out when it came to anything financial,” Peralez said. “At the time, I didn’t know anything about financial aid or loans.” Peralez said an advisor helped her learn which loans to take out and answered all of her questions. Now, Peralez goes to school with scholarships and budgets her money wisely. “When I was living with roommates I gave myself a spending budget for the week,” Peralez said. “Sometimes it would be as low as $5, so I really had to get creative with how I would spend my free time.” Peralez said her and her roommates would often make forts in the living room, have game nights and sometimes nights where they would color in coloring books. Peralez said that over the course of living on her own, she became a big fan of Redbox. “I knew whatever movie was in theaters would eventually be in Redbox, so that saved me a lot of money. For me, it was all about how I could still have fun while saving money,” Peralez said. Part of any college experience involves moving out and finding a sense of independence, however that may be. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

COMPARING COSTS OF OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING By KAINOA NUNEZ Reporter

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Every year, thousands of students graduate high school, move out and enroll in college. The transition from living at home with parents to living on their own comes with a whirlwind of changes that most students do not anticipate. Students who move to a college campus often find themselves stepping into a new atmosphere that is unfamiliar and almost impossible to navigate, especially while vying for a sense of independence from their parents. Helpful tips and tricks that make the transition smoother are just around the corner for incoming Wildcats. Moving out helps students build independence. And although living in a dorm can be portrayed as a dreadful experience, on-campus housing is often cheaper and easily accessible to Weber State University students. Morgan Stonehocker, a public relations major, is finishing up her last semester at Weber State. Stonehocker said she has lived with roommates since the beginning of her college education. Stonehocker originally planned on living at home and commuting to Weber State, although her mom quickly vetoed that plan and encouraged her to move out on her own. Stonehocker lived in the dorms for her first three years of college, and ended up sharing a room with a roommate. “I thought I knew a lot about myself and how I functioned day to day,” Stonehocker said. “It

took living with another person for me to realize that I didn’t know myself as well as I thought I did.” Stonehocker said because she lived with another person, she became more conscious of how she lived her life. “I don’t think I’d be who I am without having this experience,” Stonehocker said. One of the lessons Stonehocker learned while living with roommates, is that communication is key. “You’re both just trying to figure it out as you go, but you have to communicate, regardless of the situation,” Stonehocker said. “If something is bothering you about your roommate, talk to them about it; it’ll help you both try to find a compromise.” Recent college graduate Rebecca Sok found her independence by finding a sense of community. Sok moved from Texas with her best friend to finish her last three years of college at Weber. “I had friends here from when I had lived here previously with my family,” Sok said. “I wasn’t completely by myself, but the transition was still hard.” Sok began attending a Christian worship group at the request of a friend. “The first time I went, it was just to get my friend to shut up and leave me alone,” Sok said. “I ended up really enjoying my time and the people that were there. I met my husband through the group, so I’d say it was worth it.” Sok said finding a community that also included a supportive group really helped her

Moving away for college can be an exciting first step into adulthood for students, but at what price?

University housing can be expensive, and the idea of living in dorms may not always be appealing to students. However, there are still many options for those at Weber State University interested in living off campus.

Several apartment complexes in Ogden are located within walking distance ofWSU, allowing residents the same advantages commuting to classes as Wildcat and University Villages. Here are some of the most prominent:

Harrison Heights

Brentwood Apartments

East Ridge Apartments (4380 Harrison Blvd)

1091 Country Hills Drive

4000 Brinker Ave

DISTANCE FROM WSU

Nine minute walk, three minute drive

19 minute walk, four minute drive

14 minute walk, four minute drive

16 minute walk, four minute drive

18 minute walk, four minute drive

DEPOSITS

$300 with an additional $150 non-refundable charge

Based on credit

RENT

Between $430 and $500 depending on the room

$750 one bedroom; $1,700 four bedroom

$728 two bedroom, two bath; $304 one bedroom, one bath

$795 two bedroom, one bath

$1,050 three bedroom, two bath; $795 two bedroom, one bath

FURNISHES

Kitchen, living-room and bathroom

Kitchen and living-room

Kitchen, living-room, washer/dryer and dining hall

Kitchen, living room and private balcony and patio

PETS

$30 fee per month

Cats allowed, no dogs

fee depending on the pet

LOCATION

(3765 Harrison Blvd)

(4564 Harrison Blvd)

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The Science Lab Building is being replaced with a patch of grass to make the campus more sustainable.

By TORI WALTZ Desk Editor

WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAY Texas Hold’em

MONDAY Comedy Open Mic

TUESDAY Poker Night

WEDNESDAY Bingo & Trivia Night

Thursday Karaoke Night

Karaoke Night

April 5

Tayler Lacey at 7PM

Weber State University is officially saying goodbye to one of its most iconic structures: Science Lab Building. A shell of its former self, the now vacant property is set to be demolished over the summer. According to university spokeswoman Allison Hess, Facilities Management anticipate that passerby’s will notice the “pancaking of the floors” by mid-June. At that time, its neighbor Lind Lecture Hall, which shares many heating and cooling units with Science Lab, will be temporarily closed. This will require students from NUAMES and those in the College of Science to relocate to portables until Lind and its utilities are back online. After tearing down Science Lab, campus officials plan to replace the empty site with temporary parking for students according to WSU President

Brad Mortensen. However, that area will eventually evolve into a patch of grass that will add an element of sustainability and beauty to campus, according to Associate Dean of the College of Science Barbara Trask. “We’re going to replace some grass in another area of campus, so we’re not just making a concrete garden,” Trask said. This decision was meant to help WSU achieve one of their many environmental sustainability goals. By adding a patch of grass on campus, Weber officials hope that the school will reach a higher certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Additionally, those same environmental motivations were among the two reasons behind the idea of demolishing Science Lab in the first place. When funding for Tracy Hall’s construction was originally approved in 2016, WSU promised state legislators to demolish

Science Lab Building due primarily to safety concerns and sustainability efforts. “Part of the reason that we were able to receive funding for Tracy Hall is because of the unsafety of Science Lab Building,” Trask said. Riddled with cracks in the stairwells, the structural integrity of the building in the event of an earthquake has been a subject of concern in Facilities Management for many years. In addition, the absence of fire safety equipment can be a huge hazard for students working in laboratories with chemicals and open flames. “We are science people, so we often use fire. There were no smoke or fire alarms in the building and no water system to extinguish anything other than showers for chemicals,” Trask said. “There really wasn’t much to keep our students safe.” In an effort to ensure that neither students nor faculty mem-

bers were harmed, the building was evacuated and closed over winter break. Although planned to be torn down much earlier, Science Lab gained a few extra years of life through temporarily housing students in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences during the renovation of Lindquist Hall. The building is currently undergoing an asbestos abatement prior to its demolition. In the meantime, students and faculty with any memory left of Science Lab are bidding the structure farewell before the wrecking balls come in. “There is some nostalgia for the building, but it should have been torn down a long time ago. Nobody is going to miss it too much other than the nuances of occasionally hearing creaks and drips coming from the ceiling,” Trask said. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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Tradition #41: Touch Moench Statue for Luck

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KEEPING TRADITIONS ALIVE AND THRIVING By ALYSON JOHNSON Desk Editor

Weber State University’s Alumni Association designed a path for students to take part in some of the most famous and rich traditions that the university has to offer. Since being founded in 1889, Weber State has continuously collected traditions throughout the years, many of which are unfamiliar to most students. The Traditions Keeper is a well-organized and incentivized student and alumni engagement program, aimed at introducing some of these school traditions to students and community members. The planning process for the Traditions Keeper began about two years ago. The Student Alumni Association, as well as the Student Alumni Association Council, started tossing ideas around to develop a plan that would engage more students within the university. After reaching out to various WSU students, the council learned which experiences and traditions students already enjoyed participating in on campus. Rebecca Gibson, WSU’s Alumni Relations Engagement Coordinator, also serves as the advisor for the Student Alumni Association, a free club open to all students. Gibson said a lot of the responses they received from students recommended events like the annual Foam Bash and sporting events as must-do experiences at Weber State. Gibson said aside from including traditions on campus, they also wanted to include events that are special for the community.

“Weber’s been known as a friendly place and a friendly campus, so just sharing that with the community is what we’re really excited about, helping everyone feel a part of it, because they are,” Gibson said. Traditions Keeper is primarily targeted at students, but alumni, faculty, staff and community members are also encouraged to participate. The council strategically narrowed down the list of over 100 potential traditions to the now complete list of 50. Completion of the traditions are organized in a six-tier structure. Students who complete one to seven traditions will receive a pop-socket, decal and cord keeper. Those that complete 10 and 15 traditions will receive a WSU license plate and Traditions Keeper socks. By completing 25 traditions, students will receive a dry-bag for outdoor adventures and with 35 traditions they will receive a WSU puzzle. The final prize for completing all 50 traditions is a WSU Traditions Keeper stole that students can wear at graduation. Each of the traditions are meant to support other organizations on campus. For example, attending a sporting event supports the Athletic Department, voting/ running for office supports WSU’s Student Association and volunteering in the community supports the Center for Community Engaged Learning – each of these are traditions students can complete. President of the Student Alumni Association, Sebastian Lawson, said the goal of the Traditions Keeper is to get more students involved on campus. “The biggest thing is to give students a sense of tradition while they’re here at

Weber,” Lawson said. “We included things that we think are important for students to be able to do to make more of their college experience.” Some of the traditions are well-known among college students, such as becoming a “True” Wildcat at the homecoming dance, wearing purple on Fridays and cheering for the Wildcats. A few of the newer traditions that were added to the list include tasting Wildcat Wripple ice cream from Farr’s, locating a time capsule on campus and doing something nice for someone. Also added to the list is donating to Cat2Cat, a student-funded scholarship program aimed at creating a tradition of giving back to Weber State. “What we’re trying to share with students is that this is a place that we care about each other, and we’ll take care of each other,” Gibson said. Although the program is brand new, Traditions Keeper has already seen great success across campus. The SAA has visited numerous clubs and organizations on campus to advertise the program and help them understand what it is, so they can use it to their benefit. Because 56 percent of Weber State’s students are classified as non-traditional, the campus tends to have a different atmosphere than other college campuses. Gibson said they hope the Traditions Keeper will help all WSU students take pride in Weber. She said most of the traditions are ones that traditional students, non-traditional students and even professionals can take part in. “There are traditions that pertain to everyone, and the point is to get every-

one at graduation wearing the stole,” Gibson said. Lawson said he hopes the program will help students branch out from their original group of friends and make more of their college experience. By checking off traditions, students can meet fellow students while experiencing some of the creative activities that they otherwise wouldn’t have. “I feel that sometimes Weber gets tagged as a commuter school and that makes students stay in their same group of friends,” Lawson said. “What we’d like to see is these students get out and have a good college experience while being at Weber.” Lawson believes that by encouraging students to be more involved with the university, the program can ultimately make them more rounded as they move forward with their jobs and careers, helping them land the job they want in the future. The Traditions Keeper is a retro-active program, meaning that students who have already completed a number of the traditions can log them online without having to redo them. By visiting weber.edu/traditionskeeper, students can find a list of all 50 traditions, a how-to page and the option to create a profile to either upload photos or add memories to start checking off completed traditions. “Helping (students) feel included in Weber State, as a culture, as a people and as a community, is really important to us,” Gibson said. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

“SOMETIMES PEOPLE HAVE THE MISCONCEPTION THAT IF THEY DON’T IDENTIFY AS LGBT, THEN THEY CAN’T COME TO THE EVENTS, BUT THEY CAN.” JAYSON STOKES LGBT Resource Center Coordinator

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“Everyone involved in the Peer Mentor Program are all very understanding and welcoming.”

Get Involved in Peer Mentoring! Find or be a mentor at

weber.edu/mentors

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FINDING A HOME AWAY FROM HOME DANYA GIL Columnist

The most unfulfilling years of my college career were when I was just a bystander. I attended classes and got out before professors could utter what the homework was. I went to work my fulltime job to pay for the schooling I wasn’t an active participant in. Weber State University has a collection of students like this. Because of financial, family or personal circumstances, these students only ever see classrooms on this campus. However, joining clubs and organizations creates the college experience. These are the places you meet like-minded people, create memories, learn new skills and get involved with programming that can impact the community. Despite the benefits, I understand it is a privilege to have the time, energy or financial stability to be a member of these organizations. I lived it. But it is through this involvement that I built

relationships, skills and found my voice and sense of self. Black Scholars United is the home away from home for some of WSU’s black students. This year, BSU, in conjunction with the Engaged Learning Series, brought Ron Stallworth to WSU. Stallworth was a 20-year Utah narcotics and liquor enforcement investigator and subject of the Spike Lee film “BlacKkKlansman.” Recently celebrating BSU’s 50th Anniversary, past members mingled with current members. Byron Warfield-Graham, BSU founding member, continues to be involved with the organization, funding an essay contest and other scholarships. Betty Sawyer, advisor of BSU, says the strength of the organization is the bond the students create among each other. “They are that home away from home for other African-American students,” Sawyer said. “Being at a predominantly white institution, you can look around all day trying to find someone who looks like yourself, and that’s pretty scary.” The Asian Student Involvement Association provides a space for students interested in Asian culture to unite. The organization represents the interests of WSU’s Asian students to the Weber State University Student Association. The American Indian Council, in conjunction with KWCR, hosts the “Indigenous Voices Hour” radio show. Students

discuss subjects pertaining to the Native American community and shares music made by indigenous people. The AIC hosts the Native Symposium, a celebration and educational experience about Native American culture during the month of November. Creating an awareness of Hispanic and Latinx cultures, the Hispanic Area Council hosts events during Hispanic Heritage Month, sharing stories of Hispanic idols, trailblazers and history. BSU, ASIA, AIC and HAC all encourage community service, academic success and individual excellence through leadership opportunities. These clubs emphasize the importance of being involved in the community. Building community and educating WSU and the Ogden community about the issues affecting women, the Women’s Center has brought programming that encourages action in supporting equality. Women’s Center key events, LunaFest and Take Back the Night, shine a light on sexual violence and empowering women. Additionally, the Women’s Center offers Safe@Weber violence prevention and advocacy services, including online courses and workshops. The LGBT Resource Center provides educational opportunities that enhance the growth of the community, their

family, friends and allies. The center celebrates individuals in their entirety and creates a welcoming, safe environment for all, according to center coordinator Jayson Stokes. “Sometimes people have the misconception that if they don’t identify as LGBT, then they can’t come to the events, but they can,” said Stokes. “The resource center doesn’t just serve students who identify as LGBT. We serve all of our students.” These clubs and others help students find their identities, voices and help develop interests and skills that benefit their future. I have seen, through friends and my own experiences, what being involved can do to self-esteem, sense of self and overall happiness. These clubs are opportunities to immerse yourself in things that matter to you. I had no sense of school pride, had fewer friends and was just waiting to graduate so I could finally start doing things that matter to me. Since joining organizations, I feel a sense of camaraderie and that I’m working toward something.

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By COTLTON PACK Reporter

As the school year winds down and spring begins, the 2018-19 sports seasons at Weber State University are winding down, but there is always another year on the horizon that athletes and fans alike look forward to. Weber State has 16 Division I NCAA teams on campus, and each team has student-athletes worth knowing. Last season's football team returned to the playoffs for the third straight year under head coach Jay Hill. In those three years, the team has a combined record of 28-11 going 3-3 in the playoffs. The ‘Cats starting quarterback, Jake Constantine, and starting running back, Josh Davis are both returning after great years in the purple and white. With his breakout freshman year, Davis marched onto the college football season with 1,362 yards rushing with a long of 95 yards. Davis averaged 113.5 yards rushing per game, including two games over 200 yards, ending with 1,779 all-purpose yards, the most ever by a Wildcat freshman and the seventh most in a season in Weber State history. Davis won the Jerry Rice Award as the National Freshman of the Year and the Utah Male Athlete of the Year Award after his record-setting freshman season. Davis was the first Wildcat freshman ever to receive national honors. In his 12 games last season, Constantine recorded 2,205 yards through the year with 18 touchdowns thrown. He threw an average of 183 yards per game, completing 61 percent of his throws. Constantine will enter his junior year at WSU in hopes of another playoff run. The men’s basketball team is coming off an 18-15 season with no postseason play. With 10 underclassman getting experience

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this year, the team will return looking to senior guards Jerrick Harding and Cody John to lead them through the Big Sky Conference during the 2019 season. “I describe Jerrick as a pure scorer. His athletic ability and all the hours he has put into his game throughout his life have made him an elite shooter and finisher,” graduating senior and former WSU center Zach Braxton said. “He is extremely passionate about the game of basketball, and it shows on the court.” John had a productive year for the ‘Cats, setting all new career highs. He averaged 15 points, four rebounds and two assists in 33 games. He shot 48 percent from the floor and 77 percent from the free throw line. "Cody plays like his life depends on it. He plays hard and with a lot of passion, even when things aren’t going well,” Braxton added. "He has expanded his offensive game during his time at Weber State. He became a better shooter and a better finisher around the rim because he wants to succeed so badly.” The women’s basketball team is coming off a six-win season, ending the year 6-25. Senior Dominique Williams and sophomore Kori Pentzer are both players to watch for next year according to head coach Velaida Harris. Harris expressed the importance of Williams and Pentzer to the team next year and the potential contributions that the two could have as the team looks to improve from their losing season this past year. Between the two players, they appeared in 54 games for the Wildcats. The women’s volleyball went 18-10 during last year and have a few players returning for their senior seasons. Megan Gneiting, outside hitter, and Hannah Hill-DeYoung, middle blocker, are two of these players.

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Dominique Williams (Left) Josh Davis (Right) are among this year's student athletes to watch.

“Megan is a powerful athlete and wonderful teammate. She has and always will give 100 percent in everything she does, and I am so excited to see what she does with her senior year,” former teammate Andrea Hale said. “She wants a Big Sky Championship, and I know she’s going to do everything in her power to do so.” Hill-DeYoung played locally at Layton High School where she was recruited by Weber State. She posted a team-high .394 hitting percentage, with 199 kills from 388 attacks and only 46 errors. “Hannah is a perfect example of resil-

ience and hard work,” continued Hale. “I’ve never been more impressed by someone than Hannah Hill-DeYoung. I know with her hard work and determination she will do incredible things her senior year.” Additional names to keep an eye out for next year include Megan Price and Haley Thomas from the women’s soccer team, Faith Hoe and Lauren Hoe from the women’s softball team, Kris Van Wyk from men’s tennis and Megan Lombardi from women’s tennis. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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'CATS BELONG OUTDOORS

By RAYMOND LUCAS Reporter

When one enrolls in a university and steps on campus for the first time, there are questions about how to spend free time. Most schools will have similar options. There are social events, the local pizza joint where everyone goes to hang out and, of course, the school's football games. Weber State University, however, offers an extra set of opportunities through its Outdoor Program. The Outdoor Program offers experiences where students get together and go camping, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, backpacking and hiking. The program provides a unique option for Wildcats looking to try new things and make friends. Ogden is a place that experiences ebbs and flows in terms of weather. With it being an area that can get receive abundant 70 degree sunshine one day and

heavy snow flurries the next, it can be an opportunity for outdoor recreation. In the matter of a week, people can go from floating down a river with a tube around their waists to hopping on a ski lift and strapping on a snowboard. Not only does the Outdoor Program arrange trips, but they also support solo quests. The rental center on campus, open to students and the general public, offers rentals for everything from winter gear to hiking equipment. They also rent sets for specific sports, including flag football, volleyball and horseshoes. New Wildcat students are likely to hear about classmates going over to the Nordic Valley Ski Resort and spending their weekend skiing. Something for incoming freshmen to look at is the Wildcat Outdoor Welcome. The welcome consists of three events designed for incoming students to make friends and practice leadership and group skills. One of the events in the outdoor wel-

come is an August whitewater rafting trip in Moab, Utah. They open 24 spots for first-year students only, and it costs only $40, which covers travel, camping, equipment, and most meals. Participants must be 18 or older and possess the ability to swim in turbulent water. Another is the Desert Canyoneering and Hiking Adventure, which will take place in the San Rafael Swell and Goblin Valley, Utah. There are only nine spots and will cost $40, including the same ameni-

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ties as the rafting trip. A difference is that there are no required skills and beginners are welcome. The third and final event of Wildcat Outdoor Welcome is a backpacking and climbing trip in Ruth Lake, Utah. This will take place from July 11-14. There are nine spots for first-year students. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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WEBER OVERHAULS

PARKING SYSTEM LEFT: Parking from the top of the campus overlook the stadium. MIDDLE: W parking lots fill up quickly during peak hours. RIGHT: Bad weather leads to deteriorating parking options.

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On March 29, Crystal Taylor was juggling phone calls from angry students and employees at Weber State University. It had snowed all morning, and as a result, cars were quadruple-parked in some campus lots. Taylor, the manager of Parking Services, was frazzled. “Snow days,” Taylor said, “are a disaster.” Parking has long been a source of contention for students at WSU. Every WSUSA candidate vows to tackle parking problems and find a solution. Bret Alexander, next year’s WSUSA president, promised to prioritize the issue during his first 100 days in office. W lots fill up as early as 8 a.m. Some students drive to campus two hours before their first class to find a place to park.

In the fall of 2019, Weber will move to a completely new parking management system. Parking will be managed with a license plate recognition program, using cameras to scan the vehicle’s license plate. Parking services will become a virtual system. Students will pay for permits online, and their permit will become active as soon as they’ve paid. Students will no longer need to wait in long lines at Parking Services on the first day of class to pick up their permits. Beyond the convenience of not having a physical pass, the new system will reduce extraneous plastic waste on campus. “We’re going green,” Taylor said. “We’re going to save tons of paper and plastic.” One of the most common appeals was that students had forgotten to move their permits between vehicles. That is-

sue will not longer be a concern, as students can register up to two license plates per permit. “Because we have a lot of misuse and fraudulent use, the permit had to be displayed,” Taylor said. “With this system, the permit doesn’t have to be displayed.” The most crucial aspect of the new system is that students enter their license plate information correctly online. If students are renting or borrowing a different car for the day, they can enter the new license plate information at any time. Only two license plate numbers can be registered at any given time. If your vehicle doesn’t have a front plate, you’ll need to find a front-end parking spot. Your plate will need to be visible to the travel lane so the scanner can read it. For the first time in several years, permit prices will not increase for the fall semester. W permits will cost $79 for

the year or $57 for the semester. WSU will save money with the new system, hence the reason costs for permits can stay the same. An unlimited amount of W passes will be sold, while A permits will be given out the same way. The senior lottery for an A pass will run the same, opening to seniors and grad students at the beginning of July. Students will have 10 days to log into the system and pick their three most preferable lots. Ticket prices, which have held steady for five years, will increase with the new system. Ticket prices will jump from $16 to $18. “We’re still the cheapest ticket in the state, at any university,” Taylor said. While the new system is more convenient for faculty and students, the lack of available parking has not be addressed.

W permits are oversold and W lots are full during peak hours, from 9-11:30 a.m. Still, Weber has more parking lots and cheaper permits than any other university in the state. Taylor acknowledged that nearby parking isn’t always readily available, but there are still spots open. Lots are always available offsite at the Dee Events Center, and students can get UTA passes for free to travel from off-campus. “It’s a matter of perception,” Taylor said. “If you haven’t been anywhere else, you don’t understand that it’s more a convenience problem.” Each year, a swell of students anxious for more convenient parking options call for a parking garage. Utah Valley, Utah State, and the University of Utah have all invested in parking garages. In return, UVU students pay $750 for annual garage per-

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mits. University of Utah students pay almost $600. The $79 W pass shines in comparison. Because there are usually hundreds of empty spots, Taylor said Weber doesn’t plan to build a parking garage any time soon. In three weeks, Weber’s campus will empty out for the summer. In the fall, more than 24,000 students will come to campus, trying to squeeze into 7,000 parking spots. Next winter, it will inevitably snow, and thousands of students will invent paint lines as they skid through the parking lots. Some problems are in Parking Services’ control — ticket prices, permit types and the appeal process — but one thing they cannot control, as evidenced by the disaster on March 29, is the weather. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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Thirty-nine percent of Weber State University students identify as first generation students, the first within their family to attend a four-year institution to attain a bachelor's degree. These students often lack professional, financial, psychological and academic resources. The average ACT score and GPA of a first-generation student is 20 and 2.4, respectively. Amanda Nielsen, WSU student support services advisor and retention specialist, believes the rates are lower because families are unsure of how they can help their driven first-generation child. Faculty, staff and advisers involved in the WSU first-generation club offer help to students who need guidance in signing up for classes, tutoring, navigating around campus or who need a place to feel welcome and safe. The organization strives to create a sense of community and create opportunities for recreation, community service and networking, according to WSU's student affairs’ website. Jeni Claudio, WSU student and mother of five, said she would have dropped out in her first semester if she did not have the support from faculty and staff like Nielsen. “Amanda would even sit down and listen to what I have to say for the day,” Claudio said. “She has supported me so much. She has gone above and beyond because she wants me to be successful.” Before Nielsen worked at WSU, she was an adviser for the University of Alaska Anchorage. She met with a student who was failing most of her classes, but offered to help her out. Nielsen tutored her and pro-

vided counseling when she needed it. Nielsen said she has a strong passion for working with students so they can better themselves, gain support and graduate. As she and the club grow, she would love to see more opportunities to plan and fund alternative spring breaks. The first and only alternative spring break she planned was the Seattle service trip. During the break, students volunteered at a soup kitchen, served low-income community members and planted fruits and vegetables in low-income neighborhoods where residents could not afford healthier food options. Nielsen hopes that by having more alternative spring breaks and more events in general, it will “light a fire in (students) to want to serve others.” Jared Vanderdoes, trip leader and club president, said it’s important the club holds more events to show first-generation students there is access to help and guidance. According to Vanderdoes, students should want to be involved in the club for leadership opportunities, volunteering and building a resume. Potential employers will acknowledge one’s degree, but being involved will get that person a little further ahead than the rest. “I want students to go to events, and not just go to school to be done for the day. There’s a life outside of class in college,” Vanderdoes said. “Students need to know that college is supposed to be fun, and meeting other first-generation students can help them have a more enjoyable time at school.” Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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Los estudiantes de primera generación a veces no tienen los recursos

CLUB DE PRIMERA GENERACIÓN

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Por ALLY NELSON Y INGRID OSEGUERA Reportera y Traductora

Hay treinta y nueve porciento de estudiantes de Weber State identificados como primera generación de estudiantes. Ellos son los primeros en asistir a una institución universitaria educativa para obtener una licenciatura. Estos estudiantes a veces no tienen los recursos profesionales, económicos, psicológicos y académicos. El promedio del puntaje del ACT y el promedio de calificaciones (GPA por sus siglas en inglés) de los estudiantes de la primera generación es 20 y 2.4, respectivamente. Amanda Nielsen, especialista para la retención de estudiantes en Weber State, cree que la tasa de estudiantes de primera generación es baja porque las familias no están muy informadas de cómo pueden ayudar a sus hijos que quieren ir a la universidad. El club de primera generación de WSU formado por el cuerpo docente, personal y consejeros ofrecen orientación a los estudiantes para inscribirse en las clases, tutoría y conocer las instalaciones de la ciudad universitaria o hacer sentir bienvenidos y seguros a aquellos que lo necesitan. Según la página electrónica de asuntos exteriores de WSU, el objetivo de la organización es de crear un ambiente de comunidad y crear oportunidades para la recreación, servicio comunitario y hacer contactos. Jeni Claudio, estudiante de WSU y madre de cinco, dice que ella hubiera dejado la universidad desde el primer semestre, si es que ella no hubiera tenido el apoyo de los docentes y personal como Nielsen. “Amanda se sienta a escuchar las cosas que me pasan en el día,” dice Claudio. “Ella me ha apoyado muchísimo. Ella va y ha ido más allá porque quiere que yo tenga éxito.”

Antes de que Nielsen trabajara para WSU, ella había sido consejera para la Universidad de Alaska Anchorage. Ella se reunió con una de las estudiantes que estaba reprobando la mayoría de sus clases, y le ofreció ayuda. Nielsen le dió tutoría y consejería cuando lo necesitaba. Nielsen dice que tiene una gran pasión de trabajar con los estudiantes para que sigan adelante, para que encuentren apoyo y se gradúen. Mientras crece el club, a ella le gustaría ver más oportunidades para planear y financiar alternativas para las vacaciones de primavera. La primera actividad que planearon fue el viaje de servicio a Seattle. Los estudiantes fueron voluntarios en Soup Kitchen, sirvieron a los miembros de la comunidad de bajos recursos y plantaron arboles frutales y vegetales en los vecindarios de bajos recursos para que ellos tengan opciones saludables. Nielsen espera tener mas alternativas para las vacaciones de primavera y más eventos en general, que “animen a los estudiantes a servir a otros.” Jared Vanderdoes, el líder del viaje y presidente del club, dijo que era importante que el club tenga más actividades para darles a conocer a los estudiantes de primera generación universitaria que hay acceso para ayuda y guía. Según Vanderdoes, los estudiantes deberían de involucrarse en posiciones de liderazgo y voluntariado para construir una hoja vital. Las empresas reconocen las licenciaturas, pero el estar involucrado en los clubs le da un poquito de ventaja sobre los demás. “Quiero que los estudiantes vayan a los eventos y no solo a la escuela. Hay toda una vida fuera de las aulas universitarias,” dice Vanderdoes. “Los estudiantes necesitan saber que la universidad puede ser divertida, y el conocer a otros estudiantes de primera generación puede ayudarles a pasarla muy bien en la universidad.” Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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25TH STREET LIGHTS THE DARK FROM HOMESICKNESS

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By ISABELLA TORRES Photojournalist

In Las Vegas, my hometown, constant noise was the norm. I slept with my windows open, constantly comforted by the sounds of other people driving, moving, living. I get anxious when I’m surrounded by quiet, so on my first night in Ogden, I opened my dorm room window, hoping to hear the everyday sounds I was used to — car horns, police sirens, voices. Instead, it was silent. My first instinct was to panic. I had just moved away from everyone I’d known my whole life, and now I was trapped in a small town with nothing to do and, most alarmingly, no noise. The top of Summerlin Parkway entrance coming from the 215-W is a small treasure many locals often overlook, especially at night, when the Vegas Strip illuminates the sky. However, it’s my favorite view of the city, and sometimes I wished I could just park my car at the top for the night and take in the view, my view. It is far enough from the strip to hide all the gross casinos and horrible tourists, but just close enough to still engulf the breathtaking view. Historic 25th Street might not remind locals of the Vegas Strip, but for me, I saw a small piece of home. The way the streets were laid out reminded me of Fremont Street — of course, on a smaller scale, and with less chaos — but the hole-in-the-wall shops and the streetlights calmed me down. Driving through the city helped me cope with my homesickness. Because I grew up constantly surrounded by people, I’m much more paranoid about being alone; and nothing feels more alone than being trapped in a city you can’t relate to. Even though nobody hates Las Vegas more than I do, nobody can miss Las Vegas more than I do. If you moved here alone and you’re feeling homesick, I’m with you. I hated it here, too at first. The bugs scared me, the weather scares me. Snow was the most foreign concept I’ve ever had to grasp in my entire life, and I’ve been in math classes. But take comfort in knowing that Ogden has something for everybody. If you’re from a big city, go to Historic 25th. If you’re more used to small towns, Ogden has mountains and outdoor options everywhere. I never thought I would fit in, but I found my way. Slowly, but surely, Ogden is now home to me, too. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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By RAYMOND LUCAS Reporter

The Weber State University softball team faced off against the Sacramento State Hornets in a doubleheader on March 30, made necessary by a game postponed due to unplayable field conditions after a snowstorm the day prior. The Wildcats took advantage of the extra day, sweeping the Hornets in the twinbill by scores of 7–4 and 7–3. WSU is 4–0 in conference play and has now won five consecutive games overall. Senior right-handed pitcher Tatiana Su’esu’e took the mound for the Wildcats in game one and said she was ready take advantage of having her start pushed back a day. “We were staying ready and staying excited," Su'esu'e said. "We made sure we

all still wanted to be there and took advantage of having two games on a goodweather day." Su’esu’e battled through adversity in the first game, finishing with 10 strikeouts in a complete game victory, despite having allowed runs in three consecutive innings in the middle of the contest. Sacramento State held a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning before junior shortstop Sydney White tied the game with a two-run home run to dead center field. The Hornets regained the lead on a firstpitch homer in the sixth, but it was short-lived. WSU freshman catcher Lauren Hoe came up with a clutch two-out, two-run double, which brought in her twin sister Faith and junior outfielder Courtney Petska for a 5–4 advantage. White then stayed on fire at the plate, ripping a single to left to give the Wildcats an

insurance run. The fireworks ended with an RBI single from junior outfielder Landi Hawker to bring in White and give her team a 7–4 advantage. Sophomore right-hander Kate Donaldson took the hill in game two and was also eager to go. She surrendered just one run in her first six innings of work while striking out five. Weber State scored six runs in their final two atbats for a comfortable victory. “You just got to stay calm and trust your defense behind you and know that your team is going to make plays for you," Donaldson said. The big hits in the nightcap came from sophomore infielder Chloe Camarero and Hawker. Camarero singled past a drawnin infield to drive in two runs in the fifth inning, with Hawker scoring on a nifty tiptoe slide.

The Weber State Wildcats swept the Hornets by 7-4 and 7-3 and has won five consecutive games in a row.

Hawker then put the Hornets away with her second triple of the day, a slicing fly ball over left fielder Suzy Brookshire's head to plate two. Wildcats head coach Mary Kay Amicone was pleased with Saturday's outcome, especially the efforts of the pitching trio. “All three pitchers did a great job," Amicone said. "They are really unselfish, they love each other and they pitch for each other. The sticks work together to get them runs”. Up next for Weber State is a three-game series against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. The Wildcats will face off against their rivals from down south in a doubleheader on April 5 and then cap off the series with a noon game on April 6.

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INTRAMURAL LEAGUES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES By CHRISTIAN JOHNSON Reporter

There are thousands of high school athletes around the world, but few of them go on to play sports at the next level. However, that doesn't mean they're ready to give up playing organized sports just yet. Weber State University offers an array of Division I sports programs ranging from football to women’s tennis. For students who don't quite possess the skills of an NCAA athlete, Weber also offers a variety of intramural sports. While it may be easy to go to a gym and find a game of pick-up basketball, there are usually no set rules or officials in place to make sure things run smoothly. And anyone who has ever played a game of pickup knows that an argument about the score or foul calls is inevitable. Intramural sports give students

the opportunity to compete in an organized structure that lets them worry only about playing and not remembering the score or debating foul calls without a neutral observer. There are trained referees and scorekeepers for every match. WSU offers many intramural leagues including flag football, dodgeball, soccer, and two different basketball leagues. Each league has CPR-certified referees who are well trained in the rules of each sport. Each league is complex with carefully tracked team rosters, final scores and playoff seeding. Online standings are also available. While these sports provide a way to stay in shape, they can also offer opportunities to make connections with others. “You can be a free agent, and that’s a great way to meet people

because you join a random team," said Jordan Collinsworth, a supervisor and referee for the Weber Rec program. The higher-ups in the intramural league are in charge of all sports, so there is no worrying about schedule overlap if someone chooses to play more than one sport. Because the same database is used for each sport, there is no need to pay multiple fees. The cost to sign up is $15 and secures a spot to play for any team for any sport that is being held during the semester. The popularity of WSU's intramural sport scene is on the rise as there are also professors who participate. However, there is no guarantee that professors won’t fail students if they beat them for a championship. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com The Signpost Archives

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HOW WILDCATS CAN STAY WEALTHY AND WISE By ASHLYND GREENWOOD Reporter

When it comes to college, money can be sparse, and students may be familiar with looking at their bank accounts and finding it in the double, if not single, digits. However, Weber State University offers several opportunities outside of typical scholarships and financial aid that help keep students financially afloat throughout their education. One way to make money on campus is through tuition stipends at different organizations. Programs such as WSU Student Association, Center for Community Engaged Learning, the Women's Center, AmeriCorps and other clubs typically offer compensation for those working in their ranks. CCEL, which is located in the Shepherd Union building, offers up to six scholarships which can be humanitarian, social justice and democratic en-

gagement based. Students in CCEL can also make money by partnering up with AmeriCorps, where they can perform community service in exchange for an education award. According to their official website, 300 hours in one year can equal roughly $2,000. The Women's Center offers 11 scholarships to women, mothers and nontraditional students on campus. Applications for their 2019-20 fund must be submitted online through the WSU scholarship application link located in the student eWeber portal. “Through working with the Women's Center, I have received so much financial and emotional support. They are willing to help you with your homework, and provide a safe space to make friends, and feel uplifted to do well in school,” student Sophia Alba said. “There are options for tutors, and also so many scholarships to choose from if you are a woman or non-trad student.”

“Weber State University offers several opportunities outside of typical scholarships and financial aid that help keep students financially afloat throughout their education.”

Students involved in WSUSA can also receive scholarships and stipends for working in student government. Those interested can opt to join one of the 60 available spots in the service, activities and leadership teams as well as the diversity and unity board. “I love that I've had the opportunity here at Weber to not only have some really great tuition prices, but also the opportunity to get tuition stipends by working through WSUSA,” freshman Savannah Lowe said. “There are so many out there and it's nice to know that the school wants you to succeed.” Despite the wide array of clubs and organizations on campus that offer tuition stipends, there are still countless other opportunities for making money on campus. For more information, visit https://www.weber.edu/financialaid. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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The second annual Dance Marathon lasted for six hours and raised money for Primary Children's Hospital. By ALYSON JOHNSON Desk Editor

Weber State University concluded the second annual Dance Marathon, raising nearly $14,000 to donate to Primary Children’s Hospital. The six-hour event was full of music, food, contests and inspiring stories from patients. Last year, the Activities team Vice President Michelle Thao took the lead in introducing Weber State as the first school in Utah to host a Dance Marathon. “It was something the previous VP had wanted to do, so when I became the VP, I made it my goal to do a dance marathon,” Thao said. Thao said last year, the concept of a dance marathon was very new to everyone involved. Yet, despite it being a new event, the university and students managed to raise over $11,000. Malack Mouhammad, the current Activities team vice president, said the main reason for bringing the marathon back to Weber this year was to do something to help the community. Each student that participated in the Dance Marathon was required to fundraise a minimum of $50 to enter. By donating an additional amount, students were able to participate in different contests held throughout

the night. The winners of each contest won prizes including a couple’s massage, a Minkey Couture blanket and VIP tickets to the Bill Nye lecture. Prizes were also awarded to the top three individuals who raised the most money for the event. First place was Kennedy Cummings who raised $2,010, second place was Madison Rayner, raising $1,350 and third place was WSUSA president Jordan Slater, raising $1,051. In attendance were multiple individuals and their families who are currently or have previously been treated by the Primary Children’s Hospital. Throughout the night, the dancers had the opportunity to meet the families and listened to the patients tell their stoies during short breaks. “My goal is not just for them to come and have fun, it’s more that I want them to come and meet these kids, and these families that we’re raising money for,” Thao said. Mouhammad said that the Dance Marathon last year was a great experience spent with fellow Weber students who helped them reach their goal. “It was really amazing for us to have the opportunity to meet some of the families that we would be helping with the money that we raised,” Mou-

hammad said. Students who volunteered this year as guides were assigned to a patient and their family for the night. Weber State student Dallas Carter, a regular volunteer at Primary Children’s Hospital, wanted to be a guide so he could meet more patients from the hospital. “I felt like it was an opportunity to get more involved with the patients because I knew just coming wasn’t going to be that much involvement,” Carter said. “Instead of just seeing them at the dance, I wanted to actually talk to them and hear their story and help them.” Although the patients were special guests, the guides spent the night helping them feel like a part of Weber State and the Dance Marathon. Ali Horsfall, also a Weber State student, said meeting the patients put into perspective these families’ lives and made them feel like normal people. “I think it’s super cool to be able to put a face to the name,” Horsfall said. “We’ve seen so much planning and advertising for the event on Facebook, that being able to interact with these families made them actually seem like real people, and not just people you hear of.” At the conclusion of the night, all donations were totalled and

written on large papers. Each paper, held by students, was raised one at a time to display the final number of funds raised. “It’s really emotional when you have those numbers lifted up because you know that that amount is going to someone that can’t afford the medical bills themselves,” Thao said. Since Thao will be next year’s Activities Team vice president, she is already looking forward to hosting another Dance Marathon. One of the things Thao plans on doing next year is starting the fundraising at the beginning of the school year. By going to football games and other university gatherings, Thao wants to promote the Dance Marathon where word of the event can get out to not just students, but the community as well. Thao said that although they want students to help fundraise for the Dance Marathon, one of the main goals is to get students to come to the actual event to show support for the patients at Primary Children’s. “If I was a part of one of the families and could see so many people there supporting me, that would mean the world to me,” Thao said. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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ON- AND OFF-CAMPUS JOBS By LANDIN GRIFFITH Reporter

Weber State University provides countless opportunities and resources for students looking to apply for on- or off-campus jobs, both of which help students learn how to manage the taxing responsibilities of student life and prepare them for their future careers. Students can browse WSU’s current

on-campus job listings on the school website. From there, students can narrow their job search by selecting their desired position type, the department in which they wish to work and the job location. A few examples of WSU student jobs are campus store associate, front desk clerk, lab aide, tutors and seasonal positions, all of which are offered at any point during the academic year. A benefit for students who work on cam-

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is to introduce yourself to an easy workload. Then, if you do find a job, increase your workload semester by semester,” Mitchell said. Career Services at WSU introduces students to decide what their interests are, what their desired career choices are, and how they can prepare themselves for life after college. Sam Wilson, employer and event specialist at Career Services, said Career Services focuses mainly on helping students find off-campus jobs or internships. They use the online job platform Handshake, a website targeted toward college students looking for off-campus jobs. “Handshake is an online job platform where students can set up a profile, upload a resume, list their skills and experiences, and search for jobs,” Wilson said. “The job search is narrower than Indeed or Monster, and what’s cool about Handshake is that employers can look up students and scout them.” Off-campus jobs can be searched for on job platform websites like Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn and Glassdoor, as well as local businesses that may have job boards posted at their location. Wilson advises students to meet with a career counselor at Career Services during their first few of years at WSU to figure out how the students can achieve their dreams. WSU student Destrie Anhder said, “My job has provided me with communication skills to handle tough situations, but my advice for new students who are looking for a job is to not be afraid to apply everywhere.” Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com

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