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RIP Hank WSU officers were notified about a moose roaming campus on Sept. 22 around 1:30 p.m. Officers and a game warden monitored the moose near the duck pond area. Officers were unsuccessful in attempts to lead the moose to a safer place. Later in the evening around 8 p.m., the moose attempted to cross Harrison Boulevard and was struck by a car just in front of
campus. Two vehicles were damaged in the accident and the moose was severely injured. Officers and Wildlife Resources were unable to immediately move the moose from the road. The moose was euthanized near 3950 Harrison Blvd. around 8:05 p.m. Camping on campus An officer was dispatched in response to a complaint of suspicious circumstances on Sept. 23. An individual was seen camping near the Facilities Management building. The
complainant was concerned that the individual may start a fire for food or warmth and possibly cause a wildfire. Officers walked on the trails near the Facilities Management building but did not locate the individual. Learning to drive A traffic accident occurred at the Dee Events Center parking lot on Sept. 24. An officer made contact with the drivers and occupants of both vehicles. The driver of vehicle 1 said that she had her learner’s permit. She
said that she looked right but did not see vehicle 2 coming. The other occupant of vehicle 1 said they yelled for the driver to brake but in a panic, the driver of vehicle 1 instead hit the gas pedal by mistake. Vehicle 1 hit vehicle 2 in the center passenger side of the car. Upon arrival of the officers, no injuries were reported. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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Weber State University provides several ways for students to learn self-defense and red flags for sexual assault and harassment, as well as offering Safe@Weber, the campus violence prevention program. The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. According to RAINN, among undergraduate students, 26.4% of females and 6.8% of males experience rape or sexual assault, 23.1% of transgender, genderqueer or gender-nonconforming college students have been sexually assaulted and 13% of all students, undergraduate and graduate, experience rape or sexual assault. According to Weber’s 2019-2020 Annual Security/Fire Report and Safety Plan, in 2019, there were 12 rapes reported that took place on campus or student housing. The term “sexual assault” may be a blanket term with some ambiguity, but RAINN defines sexual assault as “sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim.” In addition to rape, RAINN says other forms of sexual assault include attempted rape, unwanted sexual touching and forcing a victim to perform sexual acts. Increasing awareness of sexual assault is one preventative action. To see additional examples of red flags of assault and abuse, including domestic and dating abuse, students can refer to the Safe@Weber website. Preventative action may also include a self-defense course, such as the one provided by Weber campus police in November. Students can find more information about the course by contacting Sgt. Zaragoza at tessiezargoza@weber.edu or registering at https://weber.edu/police/rad.html. The services provided by Safe@Weber apply to students, faculty, staff, alumni and other associates of Weber. The program is for those that have experienced sexual violence both on and off campus. The Safe@Weber office is located in room 323 of the Shepherd Union. Although it is located in the Women’s Center, Jessica Pleyel, the Safe@Weber victim advocate, said the services are not limited to women. “I’m in the Women’s Center, but that doesn’t
mean that I only serve women; I serve every gender identity,” Pleyel said. One example of assistance Pleyel can offer survivors is safety plans. “If somebody has experienced something that has made them unsafe, how do we make them feel safe both on and off campus? Those safety plans look like a lot of different things, and I always try to come from a model of trauma-informed care and empowerment,” Pleyel said. Other examples of services include counseling referrals, assistance with talking with police and working with the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity office. “Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination for harassment including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct on the basis of sex,” Laura Thompson, executive director of the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Office, said. This office handles Title IX reports. “What I love about Weber is that we have really good connections with our Title IX folks and our police,” Pleyel said. “We work really hard to keep those relationships strong and have really good communication so that we can all support those survivors.” Reporting assault is often emotionally challenging for the victim. Safe@Weber provides an advocate that can assist in the reporting process. The Women’s Center can be reached at 801626-6090 or by email at womenscenter@weber.edu. The Women’s Center can also provide information about reporting. Weber also offers counseling through the Counseling & Psychological Services office. Having a knowledge of campus resources such as Safe@Weber and the Women’s Center not only benefits individuals, but also prepares people for a situation in which someone may confide in them about their assault. In the event of experiencing or witnessing an assault on campus, contact the WSU Police Department at 801-626-6460 or 911.
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The women’s soccer team had a rocky preseason with three straight losses to open the season but kicked off their conference schedule with a 2–0 record. “Wins were important, but not essential,” Wildcat head coach Craig Sanders said. “We played some tough teams, and they honed us a little bit, but we really invested in evaluating rather than just trying to win games.” After two wins and two losses, Weber State University took to Oklahoma for a final win before the conference schedule began. “It’s anyone’s game. We give people respect, but we’re going hard no matter who it is,” junior goalkeeper Mekell Moss said. Weber State left Oklahoma with a 3–5 record and non-conference play completed. “I’m very happy with the performance, but
that wasn’t the major priority,” Sanders said. “It was about developing players to be ready for the conference. I think that puts us in a very good position, and we got better each week.” The Wildcats were voted the sixth-best team in the 2021 Big Sky Preseason Coaches’ Poll, receiving one first-place vote. Senior goalkeeper Kaytlin Bradley believes her team has all the tools necessary to win. She described what the team calls “the four seasons,” an approach to the season that breaks it up into four separate parts. The first season is exhibition play, second is non-conference play, third is Big Sky conference season and the fourth and final season is tournament play, which is the most important to the team. On Sept. 24, the Wildcats began their “third season” when the team opened Big Sky play against the University of Idaho and defeated
the visiting Vandals 2–1 in a comeback overtime victory. Weber State trailed 1–0 at halftime but turned up the intensity in the second period and fired off 15 shots-on-goal to Idaho’s three. Sophomore midfielder Yira Yoggerst buried the ball in the back of the Vandals’ goal in the 53rd minute of play, tying the score at 1–1 on Wildcat Soccer Field. In the 103rd minute of play, McConnell kicked a pass up towards senior midfielder Taylor Slack who headed in the game-winning goal for the ‘Cats as her teammates rushed the field to celebrate. “We know who can do what, so now it’s gametime,” Sanders said of Big Sky play. “There’s nobody we can’t beat.” Goalkeepers Bradley and Moss switched off as they each played every other game in non-conference play, and the trend continued
into the first two Big Sky schedule. Bradley occupied the goalie box against the Vandals and nabbed four saves, while Moss put on the gloves against Eastern Washington University on Sept. 26. Once again, Weber State came back from a single goal halftime deficit and defeated EWU 2–1. Furmaniak hammered in a header off a pass from Yoggerst in the 74th minute, and senior defender Harlee Turnbow deflected in a goal off the crossbar and Eagle goalie for the Wildcats’ go-ahead score. The team sits atop the Big Sky standings at 2–0 along with the University of Montana and the University of Northern Colorado.
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By LISA RAJIGAH Photographer
Due to a COVID-related lay off, I can once again call myself a college student. I had online classes during the summer and had felt disconnected with the world in general. As fall semester began, the Weber State Ogden campus came alive with students and activity. While walking on campus last week, I
stopped to read the flyers posted when I came across a flyer advertising a need for staff members at The Signpost. I sent an email regarding my interest in working with the paper and included a couple of writing samples. I was invited to the next meeting and assigned to the photo desk. Each week, assignments that need photographers are listed, and one of the events that
piqued my interest was the annual Mount Ogden hike. I assumed this was the hike to the big “W” on the hillside behind Weber State and that it would be a quick hike. Later, I was surprised to find I was sent information to meet at Snowbasin Resort to begin the hike. We would be hiking 4.8 miles to the saddle, where there would be a program. After the program, we would continue our hike to
the gondola, where we would ride back down the mountain. I was excited to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The day of the hike, I packed a lunch, extra water and camera equipment. I carpooled from Weber State with the community recreation staff, and we arrived at Snowbasin a little before 8:00 a.m.
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President Brad Mortensen celebrates the completion of the hike with the Weber State flag in hand.
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The hikers rest in solidarity, taking in the views of the nature around them.
Associate Director of Outdoor Programming Daniel Turner gave a brief history Hikers took turns holding the flag for the 4.8-mile hike. of the annual hike that began in 1922.
As the morning progressed, there was a bit of rain and a slight breeze, but as we headed up the mountain, the rain subsided and we were left with the perfect hiking weather. We had gone about three miles when the wind started to pick up speed. At this point, my first angel appeared. His name was Carson. He offered to carry my pack when we began heading straight up the mountain. I protested at first, but eventually my realistic side won the battle over my pride, and I let him help me. We reached the saddle just in time to hear the program. Daniel Turner, the associate director of outdoor recreation, gave us a brief history of the hike.
The tradition began in 1922. The first group of 350 people had horses that arried the pole for the Weber State flag the hikers planned on installing at Mount Ogden peak. The horses refused to go any further at the saddle. Well, I had a similar experience. When you are going uphill very steeply, you are focused on going up. You are not thinking about the going down part. The path we took up was a jeep road wide enough for five people to walk together and chat along the way. The trail we took to the gondola was a game trail along the edge. I was petrified! My first 10 steps, I was thinking, “I don’t know if I can do this.”
That’s when the second angel, Mitch, came to my rescue. Mitch encouraged me, telling me I could do this, I would be fine, and to look at the beautiful view. I told him I was not going to look down! He kept me calm and focused on what I was doing, taking one step at a time. Mitch walked behind me and kept encouraging me. The third angel who helped me was Hayley. She is the manager of the outdoor recreation program and the one who drove our carpool there. Hayley helped me over the rocky parts and would say, “Nice work,” each time I came to a challenging part of the trail. She was patient and kind and helped me to be relaxed as
we made our way to the gondola. I could have kissed the ground when we came to where we could board the gondola down. I was relieved and also proud of myself for pushing through. I could not have done it without Carson, Mitch and Hayley. I did get some wonderful pictures. It is a beautiful view, once you open your eyes to look.
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Weber State University’s volleyball team won consecutive games last weekend, beating Portland State University on Sept. 23 and Sacramento State on Sept. 25, winning both games 3–1. For the Portland State game, the Wildcats took the first two sets before falling in the third one, only to get back on track for the fourth and final set of the contest. Dani Nay led the team in kills with 13, with Rylin Adams and Sam Schiess trailing right behind her with 11 and 10. Adams and Ashlyn Power each had 5 aces for the game with Power having 38 assists and 17 digs for the game. About 500 people attended the Portland State contest. For the Sacramento State game, the Wildcats lost the first set, but came back and took the next three sets for the win. Adams led the team in kills with 23, while
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Nay and Schiess both trailed behind her with eight. The Wildcats had 9 aces for the game, and Nay had 5. Power and Adams trailed behind with two each. Baylee Bodily led the team in blocks with six, and Emma Mangum came in second with three for the contest. Power had 44 assists for this game out of the 51 total for the Wildcats. Makayla Sorensen led the team in digs with 21, along with Power and Nay with 15 and 14.
The Wildcats were 2–0 in conference play before their game against Montana State University on Sept. 30, and on Oct. 2, they face the University of Montana.
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The Gender and Sexuality Alliance, previously known as the Gay-Straight Alliance, is an on-campus organization at Weber State University where LGBTQ individuals and allies are welcome to join and be surrounded by a supportive community while participating in activism activities. The name change was made to create a more inclusive view on gender and sexuality. “The Gay-Straight Alliance creates a very binary view of sexuality — you are gay, or you are straight, and there’s nothing else,” GSA President Hannah Phelps said. “It also is very exclusive towards trans people, whereas the Gender and Sexuality Alliance is much more open.” To help build this sense of community, the GSA will host parties and activities for the members, including pumpkin carving, skating, movies and games. “It’s a place for us to come together and be together,” Phelps said. “It’s so easy to feel alone, especially in states like Utah that have very monolithic point of views.” On the activism side of the club, GSA secretary Caleb McKinney is currently working with previous GSA members now working in the Davis School District to find ways the organization can help GSA clubs in middle and high schools after the ban on displaying pride flags at their schools. Prior to COVID-19, the GSA had also done tabling events where they spread awareness on issues within the LGBTQ community, such as rates of addiction and support systems available to them. According to Phelps and McKinney, many members of the LGBTQ community are disconnected from their families, so the organization tries to host holiday events like Thanksgiving dinners for those who still want to have a familial experience for the holidays. Due to COVID restrictions, there had been no meetings for a year and a half. There were some efforts to continue meetings through Zoom, but they never came into full effect. After the different issues that have occurred The Gender and Sexuality Alliance is now the new name of the Gay-Straight Alliance. prior to this semester, they are trying to give the GSA a fresh start by renaming it to fully encom- you are,” Raven van Nacht, an active member book page. The GSA meets every Monday from 2:30 pass everyone, creating the fully-welcoming en- of the GSA, said. Weber Pride Week will take place the week p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Center for Diversity vironment it was before COVID. “The GSA has mostly been a kind of affirmation of Oct. 10 this year. While it is still in the plan- and Unity in the Shepherd Union building. of not necessarily needing to be alone, or an af- ning phase, updates on events being held will Comment on this story at firmation of a place to be more open about who be announced on the Weber State GSA Facesignpost.mywebermedia.com
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For the first time since 2016, Weber State University’s football team suffered consecutive losses, falling to James Madison University on Sept. 18 and UC Davis on Sept. 25. After the gut-wrenching 17–14 loss to the Aggies, the ‘Cats fell in the FCS Stats Perform Media Poll from No. 14 to the No. 19 spot. Weber State hopes to clean up some penalty issues that proved game-changing against UC Davis. “If you told me we were going to lose the turnover margin 3–0 to UC Davis, I would’ve told you we don’t have a shot,” Wildcat head coach Jay Hill said. “We still should’ve won that game.” The ‘Cats had a roughing the passer call, which negated an interception made by senior safety Braxton Gunther, and a pass interference call, which set up UC Davis’ game-winning touchdown. Hill is confident in the state of his defense, which has kept the team in games this season. “The defense has done some things in the last two weeks that are as good as anybody in the country,” he said. The defense held James Madison to just 109 yards in the first half and gave up just 111 to UC Davis through one half of the game. Coach Hill was more critical of the offense
and said he felt the game against UC Davis now ranks No. 4 on the Wildcats’ all-time to my left and my right, in front of me and should’ve been 21–7 at the half, not 7–7. rushing yards list, just behind Lee White by 16 behind me. We know what little mistakes we “We’ve got to hit the plays that are there to yards. have to fix. We’re still the same team, and I be made,” Hill said. Senior wide receiver Rashid Shaheed is feel like we’re still the team to beat.” Sophomore quarterback Kylan Weisser ranked No. 3 in the nation in kickoff return threw two interceptions to go along with his yardage, averaging 41.3 yards per return this lone touchdown pass. season. Shaheed only needs one more kickoff “The reality is we need our quarterbacks to return touchdown to set the all-time FCS retake care of the ball a little bit better,” Hill said. cord with what would be his seventh. “We need to get Bronson back and Kylan playWin or lose, records broken or not, the team Comment on this story at ing at a little bit better level.” is riding with each other. signpost.mywebermedia.com Now the team heads to San Luis Obispo, “I trust every teammate around me,” sophCalifornia, to take on California Polytechnic omore cornerback Eddie Heckard said. “I look State University, and Weber State leads the alltime series between the two teams 9–6. Cal Poly is led by head coach Beau Baldwin, who previously coached at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University and the University of California, Berkeley. “He’s had to go through some quarterback injury issues,” Hill said. “He’s doing a good job of trying to get his guys in position to make plays. I don’t see it as a far departure off what he believed in at Eastern and Cal.” Weisser will be back under center for the ‘Cats against Cal Poly. He’s thrown two touchdowns to two interceptions on the season and is completing 59.65% of his passes. The current Weber State football roster continues to rewrite the university’s record books. Junior running back Josh Davis surpassed 3,000 rushing yards against the Aggies and Weber State heads to Cal Poly in search of a victory after back-to-back losses.
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