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‘CATS FALTER IN
14TH LOSS
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PUSH UP, PUSH OUT HUMAN SEX TRAFFICKING
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IT’S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, IT’S WHO YOU KNOW ACCOUNTING
CAREER AND INTERNSHIP
AvidXchange. .........................................................67
AEROSPACE
PCC Structurals......................................................21 Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Sector ......28
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING Colvin Engineering Associates. ..............................16
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WSU AND OGDEN EVENTS EAST SPEAKER SERIES
RALPH NYE LECTURE SERIES
Weber State University
By ALYSON JOHNSON Desk Editor
Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble, author of Algorithms of Oppression, is a professor at UCLA and a researcher on gender and race bias in the media. Noble will be speaking at Weber State University on Friday, Feb. 1. The event is free to the public, and will be held on the third floor of the Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
This lecture series exposes students to experiences and philosophies of national business and governmental leaders. Lectures are held from noon to 1:15 p.m. every Thursday in the Wattis Business Building. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the weekly lectures.
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UNITY Weber State University will welcome DeForest Soaries, a Baptist minister and former Secretary of State of New Jersey, to share his experiences of building unity with Martin Luther King Jr. as a framework for his efforts on Tuesday, Jan 29. The event is free to the public and will be held in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
XC COUNTRY- NORTH FORK PARK Join Weber State University’s outdoor program for snowshoe hiking and cross-country skiing as part of their Winter Trail Series. This event is a great opportunity to meet students at Weber State and experience some of the amazing outdoor scenes in Ogden. The trip will be on Friday, Feb. 2 and is an all day activity. Students interested in participating need to register beforehand with the Outdoor Program. Unsplash.com
LINGOFEST On Feb. 1 to 2, User Experience managers from Amazon, Comcast and Google will visit Weber State University to lead discussions on the future of voice-activated technology. This year the conference will be in conjunction with the Digital Humanities Utah conference (DHU4) and will be held in the Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Stadium from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Unsplash.com
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By JENNIFER GREENLEE Desk Editor
A woman on campus reported receiving harassing text messages. The messages were sent by a man who had asked her on a date and was periodically texting her. She started a relationship and her boyfriend asked the man to stop messaging her. After some time, the texts resumed, so the police contacted him on her behalf and told him to no longer contact her.
While at Swenson gym, a man slipped and cut his head. He was conscious, breathing and somewhat alert, but he was showing signs of a concussion. EMS responded and transported him to the hospital where he was treated for his injury.
Two parties who had formerly been in a relationship met to exchange property. However, when the property was exchanged, aggressive physical contact was made. One party member shoved a bag of clothing into the other individual’s hands. That individual then drove off in an intimidating manner. Officers investigated and have sent the case to the County Attorney’s Office for screening.
A man reported he had been hit by another vehicle while pulling out onto Edvalson Street from the A-2 lot. There were no injuries. It was classified as a non-reportable accident since there was less than $1,500 of damage.
A group of international students were walking through Shepherd Union Building to a bus. A Weber State University employee reported hearing an individual mumble threats. An officer responded and both he and the employee walked around the building in an attempt to locate the individual, who could not be found. A similar call was made about a man walking down Village Drive who was mumbling threats and walking into traffic. Three officers responded and looked for the man, but could not find him. It’s unknown if the calls are linked; however, the descriptions for the men are similar. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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BOBCATS BEATDOWN
WILDCATS DESPITE
HOPEFUL START By RAYMOND LUCAS Reporter
For the first time since ending their 10game losing streak, the Weber State University women's basketball team returned to Ogden to host the Montana State University Bobcats. The Wildcats played a great first half, but the Bobcats caught fire and left Utah with a 66–59 win. The Wildcats won on the road against first place Northern Colorado last Thursday where they secured a victory after a game-winning free throw from Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman, the senior point guard. Even with that win on their side, the Wildcats fell short against the Bobcats. "It was a very disappointing loss. We played very good half-court defense in the first half, and after half time, we didn't have the same urgency," head coach Velaida Harris said in a post-game press release. Both teams were ready, and the battle between WSU and MSU began. The Wildcats and Bobcats played evenly throughout the first half, as the teams matched each others offense. The Wildcats were able to find a groove and created a 10-point advantage going into the half. Harris emphasized how important a good second quarter is. During the Wildcats' losing streak, Harris pointed to the second quarter as an area that needs improvement. The Wildcats fell apart in the second quarter and dug themselves a hole they couldn't get out of. However, Thursday's second quarter was huge for the Wildcats. The second half began with a barrage of scoring from the Bobcats as they cut the Wildcats lead from 10 points to five within the first four minutes. When they were in need of points, freshmen Ciara James found herself open after a spin move in the post to give her an easy lay-up. The Bobcats offense did not slow up, and two minutes later they held a 39–37 lead. "The first half the ladies are on our end
so coaches can communicate and dictate, but they're on their own in the second half," Harris said. "That's when our level of communication has to be heightened. The major differences tonight were our unforced turnovers, our effort on the defensive end and rebounding." James would eventually sink a short range jump shot to give her eight points and a Wildcat lead. In the next possession, Welch-Coleman would confuse her defender off of a crossover and hit a jumper off the glass that pumped life into the Dee Events Center. As both teams broke for the final quarter, the game was tied up 46. The final period opened up with threepoint baskets exchanged by MSU and WSU, as sophomore Kayla Watkins connected from deep for her seventh point of the night. Midway through the fourth, Welch-Coleman sized up her defender and sent her running the wrong direction before knocking down a mid-range jumper. Much of the Wildcats offensive attack was having a post player screen forcing a MSU big to guard Welch-Coleman, and most of the time it ended up with her defender looking for her. Welch-Coleman finished the night with 16 points and five assists. After a deep three from WSU junior Dominique Williams, the Wildcats found themselves down by three and in need of a stop. The Wildcats played suffocating defense, but with only a couple seconds left on the shot clock the Bobcats buried a deep three that silenced the Wildcat fans and essentially ended the game. When the final buzzer rang, the scoreboard read 66–59 in favor of Montana State. With this loss, Weber State drops to 4-14 overall and 1-7 in Big Sky play. They will look to bounce back on Saturday in a battle with the Montana Grizzlies at the Dee Events Center. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman breaking past Montana State defenders. MARISSA WOLFORD | The Signpost
Graphic by Alicia Hall and Madison Osborn
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By HANNAH OLSEN Reporter
Weber State University’s Jake Hutchins, director of alternative breaks in WSU's Service Team, has brought a new viral internet challenge to campus, which is focused on drawing attention to the issue of human trafficking. At least, he hopes WSU can help the challenge go viral. Hutchins was brainstorming ways to raise funds for the Alternative Spring Breaks program in order to lower the cost of trips for students. His sister happened to mention she was reading an eye-opening book: "Slave Stealers" by Tim Ballard. Hutchins followed his sister’s advice and read the book. He was repulsed by the horrors of human trafficking, specifically child trafficking. He did some follow-up research and found out the author is also CEO of Operation Underground Railroad. After becoming familiar with OUR, he learned about the Push-Up Challenge.
OUR's challenge is trying to draw attention to the problem of human trafficking in a way that is similar to the ALS Ice Bucket challenge. The Ice Bucket challenge turned into a worldwide phenomenon and took the internet by storm after celebrities began posting videos of themselves performing the challenge. “What if we did this at Weber State?” Hutchins said. “What if we could raise money while raising awareness?” The OUR Push-Up Challenge has a series of rules participants must follow in order for their pushups to count, using social media to gain traction. According to the rules, participants must perform pushups consecutively until they can no longer perform them in rhythm, about one every three seconds. Normally, participants secure themselves a sponsor who will pay per pushup. Hutchins saw the challenge and decided to run with the idea. He asked his superiors if he could contact local businesses to donate money
to alternative breaks if WSU students were able to reach a pushup goal. He then called OUR, and they were thrilled their awareness challenge was getting some attention. “They are even thinking about having Ballard do a video clip for Weber State,” Hutchins said. Hutchins, with advisement of those around him, decided WSU would commit to doing 100,000 pushups in the span of one week from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. “I was a little iffy if we could reach it, but I met with the president of the university and he was behind it and said to get athletics involved. They committed to 50,000 of the pushups,” Hutchins said. Hutchins noted that many local business have been generous and agreed to donate if/when WSU reaches it’s goal. Some businesses even donated outright. “If we only get to a percentage of our goal, they pledged to match the same percent of their donation,” Hutchins said. The pushup challenge relies mainly on
social media to get the word out. The idea is that a participant will video themselves doing pushups use the hashtags #OURpushupchallenge and #WSUpushupchallenge. Then they can challenge another WSU student, staff or faculty member by tagging them. There is no limit to how many videos participants are allowed to submit; in fact, Hutchins plans on doing 1,000 of the 100,000 pushups in the week by submitting three videos per day. The Service Team in WSUSA has pledged to do 30 pushups per day, per member, totaling 3,150. If participants cannot do pushups, they can still submit a story about how they “pushed up” someone’s day, which will also count toward the goal. If a participant would like to contribute but does not have social media, he or she may send in their videos or stories to the Alternative Breaks Email at wsu.alternativespringbreaks@ gmail.com. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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MUSIC AND POETRY
TO TOUR OGDEN Mother Lights Facebook
By ALYSON JOHNSON Desk Editor
Two up-and-coming bands are set to perform a seven-day tour at various locations throughout Ogden City. The Polyphonic Shrines Tour, put on by the local bands Mother Lights and Water Babies, is a weeklong tour with a mix of melodic indie-rock and pysch-folk. Jake Rogers, a vocalist and guitarist for Mother Lights, said their band first started playing together about a year and a half ago. Since then, the band has released a couple of EP’s and is set to release their
first album in March. Although the band has performed in Logan and Salt Lake City, Rogers said they are excited to be playing in Ogden for the first time. Unlike the usual gig at a bar, the band decided to do a weeklong tour, performing at a different venue each day. Rogers said their goal is to perform their show at cool and unusual places. “We wanted to do something a little more community centered,” Rogers said, “something that would be free and fun for people of all ages.” The tour will consist of 20-minute per-
formances by each band, with 10-minute inserts of poetry sandwiched between. The poetry pieces will be provided by local poets, including students and professors from Weber State University. The bands will kick off the tour with their first performance on Monday at the Simple Life Studio. Each following day will be at a different location in Ogden, ending at Booked on 25th on Sunday. The other locations they will be performing are HEAL Studio, Corner Barbershop, Pearl Boba, The Coffee Compound and Lavender Vinyl. “I want people to know that this is a friendly event,” Rogers said. “We want
people to feel welcome and just come and hang out with us.” Rogers said if the weeklong tour goes well, the band hopes to do a similar tour in six months with a new line-up. “Ogden has been a perfect location to start a band because everyone is really open to art and music here,” Rogers said. For specific information on dates and times of each location, visit the Mother Lights and Water Babies Facebook pages. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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HIGHLIGHTS STUDENT HEALTH By ASHLYND GREENWOOD Reporter
Students spent their lunch break learning about fitness, health and wellness at the Weber State University Clubs and Organizations Outreach tabling event on Jan. 24. The event took place in the Shepherd Union atrium and was hosted by various organizations
including the Outdoor Program, Student Wellness, WSU Student Association, Counseling and Psychological Services and more. These programs aimed to spread awareness for students to not only focus on maintaining their physical well-being, but also their mental, financial and spiritual health. “We are all helping students become the best version of themselves. Focusing on the mind,
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body and spiritual wellness,” Student Wellness member Kathie Gamundi-Gissman said. One of the more popular tables at the event was the Counseling and Psychological Services Center, which offers many resources to students in regard to mental health. “In students’ academic fees, they are automatically eligible for our services. Students can come in and see what these are and what is a good fit for them,” social worker Chris Harrell said. The center offers couple therapy, group sessions and individual sessions to students who battle with anxiety and depression in their academic and personal lives. “We see a lot of students struggle with stress and anxiety management, and this ties into their self worth,” Harrell said. “We are trying to give them skills and guidance to better address these kinds of things as they come up in their future.” The Counseling and Psychological Services Center is currently aiming to give students access to a therapy-assisted online software program, which is an electronic free service to help students find
peace and relief at any time in the day. “Our goal now is to provide more resources for students that don’t necessarily require them to come in for individual sessions for reasons such as stigma, time, ability and frankly maybe some fear,” Harrell said. Another table for students to engage with at the event was the Student Wellness Center, which acts as a gateway to direct and inform students of all of the amenities available on campus. An additional organization dedicated to health and wellness at Weber State is the Outdoor Program. Offering activities anywhere from snowshoeing, paddle-boarding and skiing, the program is open to any student with a passion and desire for adventure. “We aim to help students be able to get outside and interact with the incredible nature that is around Utah and particularly in the Ogden area, “ trip leader Claudia Schneider said. “Simply being able to play outside can make you a healthier person.” Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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PCC Structurals......................................................21 Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Sector ......28
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING Colvin Engineering Associates. ..............................16
AUTOMOTIVE
Make the Connection RESUMES and PROFESSIONAL DRESS encouraged
Autoliv ASP, Inc.......................................................33
BIOTECH & LIFE SCIENCES Nelson Labs..............................................................6
FINANCE
COMMERCIAL BANKING & CREDIT
Exeter Finance* ......................................................72
America First Credit Union .....................................66 Eliot Management Group ........................................46 Goldenwest Credit Union. .......................................55 WEX Inc. .................................................................42
State of Utah Department of Human Resource Management ..........................................................43 Utah Department of Workforce Services .................68
CONSTRUCTION
GOVERNMENT
HEALTHCARE
INVESTMENT / PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LEGAL & LAW ENFORCEMENT Federal Bureau of Investigation . ...........................47
MARKETING MarketStar* ...........................................................61
BAE Systems, Inc....................................................35 Hill AFB Civilian Engineering..................................34 Marine Corps Officer Selection Station, SLC ...........53 Salt Lake City Army Recruiting Battalion................63
EDUCATION
INSURANCE
OTHER INDUSTRIES
Bright Horizons.......................................................41 Career China ..........................................................78 Davis School District ..............................................44 Weber State University ...........................................13
Auto-Owners Insurance Company...........................70 Esurance ................................................................69 Farm Bureau Financial Services .............................65 Maximum Senior Benefits, LLC ...............................71 Northwestern Mutual ..............................................39 WCF Insurance .......................................................38
Valley Office Systems. ............................................32
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ELECTRONIC & COMPUTER HARDWARE Pacific Office Automation .......................................23 Vivint Smart Home* ...............................................36
INTERNET & SOFTWARE Software Technology Group.....................................29 Wayfair ...................................................................50
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E*TRADE Financial .................................................45
ARUP Laboratories*................................................12 Association for Utah Community Health ...................7 Canyon Home Care and Hospice .............................11 Chrysalis* ..............................................................14 Collective Health ....................................................10 Fresenius Medical Care North America .....................8 Intermountain Healthcare ........................................3 Ivy Lane Pediatrics ...................................................9 MountainStar Healthcare* .......................................1 St. Luke’s Health System ..........................................2
HHI Corporation ......................................................17 Probst Electric. .......................................................30 Woodside Homes ....................................................19
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MANUFACTURING BioFire Diagnostics, LLC...........................................5 Capstone Nutrition. ..................................................4 Futura Industries....................................................21 IM Flash .................................................................27 KEYENCE Corporation of America ...........................20 Pella Windows & Doors Mountain West...................15 Prismview...............................................................31
REAL ESTATE Marcus & Millichap ................................................40
RELIGIOUS WORK The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.....26
Student Check-in
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EXIT REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
RESTROOMS
STAIRS TO FOOD COURT
RETAIL STORES Buckle ....................................................................64 RC Willey Home Furnishings* .................................13 Target Corporation..................................................54
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE & RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS HELP International .................................................76 Odyssey House of Utah ...........................................77
SPORTS & LEISURE Camping World.......................................................62 Get Air Management*.............................................25
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AvantGuard Monitoring Centers* ...........................48 Focus Services*......................................................37
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TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS Cavalry Logistics ....................................................56 C.R. England ..........................................................59 DFW Airport ............................................................52 England Logistics*.................................................49 Enterprise Holdings* ..............................................60 Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. ..........58 Penske Truck Leasing .............................................51 United Parcel Service (UPS)....................................57
WHOLESALE TRADE Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc ................18 Fastenal Company*................................................24 *Corporate Partners
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Weber State University’s Outdoor Program helps students take advantage of some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world. Located on the south end of Stewart Stadium, Weber State University’s Outdoor Rental Center is a one-stop-shop for rental gear. The center offers a variety of outdoor supplies, including alpine skis, cross country skis, snowboards, snow shoes and gear like helmets and snow pants. The Outdoor Rental Center is open to the public, but Weber State students receive 30 percent off all rentals with their Wildcards. Claudia Schneider, an employee at the rental center, said she thinks most students are not aware of the multiple opportunities available to rent on campus. “A lot of students already take advantage of the opportunity to rent equipment, but I know Weber State is big, and we would love to equip more people,” Schneider said. Ogden is fortunate to have three different ski resorts within a half hour of Weber State -- Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley Ski Resorts. Snowbasin Ski Resort is a world-class resort with 106 trails. The resort was home to the Olympic Downhill and super-G alpine events in 2002 and was completely renovated for the Olympic Winter Games with extravagant
lodges and amenities. Powder Mountain Resort, which contains over 8,000 skiable acres and a daily limit of 1,500 people, was recently voted the second best ski resort in the country by Podium.com. Powder Mountain Resort also offers night skiing from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ben Badger, an employee at Powder Mountain Resort, confirmed their commitment to get college students to their resort. “Every Wednesday and Thursday, we offer college students half off their day pass. All you have to do is show your student ID,” Badger said. Nordic Valley Ski Resort may be the smallest of the three local resorts, but it is an affordable option for those just getting into the sport. On Nordic Valley’s hills, skiers and snowboarders are able to hit the bunny slopes before jumping into one of the larger resorts. Nordic Valley also offers the option to night ski from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Tuesday nights, the resort has a student and hero night promotion, which offers lift tickets for $15 to students with an ID card. Weber State students can visit the Outdoor Program to get their rentals at a discounted price and experience some of the “best snow on earth” from Ogden’s renowned ski resorts. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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Josaleigh Pollett w/ the Snarlin' Yarns at 9PM
WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAY Texas Hold’em
MONDAY Comedy Open Mic Night
TUESDAY Poker Night
WEDNESDAY Bingo & Trivia Night
Thursday Karaoke Night
february 1 JT Draper at 7:00PM
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HER STORY, By ALLY NELSON Reporter
“Black Herstory” Month intends to do what its name would suggest: tell her story. Black Herstory Month is a celebration of black women throughout history whose stories have been forgotten. Weber State University’s Women’s Center and Black Scholars United will host the Black Herstory gallery opening on Feb. 5 to honor African-American women who seldom receive recognition. BSU was established during the Civil Rights movement in 1968. Visual and written art will be displayed in the Shepherd Union bridge throughout February. Some of the first African-American women activists who fought for women’s rights were Audre Lorde and Althea Gibson, but the event extends beyond the household names. Amelia Boynton Robinson gained notoriety after organizing the 1965 Selma March, according to Bustle. Boynton Robinson went on to become the first black woman to run for Congress in Alabama. The Women’s Center is spotlighting black women like Robinson who have not had their stories told. Women’s Center Social Justice Program Specialist, Mary Jarvis, urges students and people of the Ogden community to submit
their artwork of lesser-known influential black women in history so it can be featured in the gallery. Betty Sawyer, advisor of BSU, said it was important to teach the impact of these and other lesser-known women -- especially those within the African-American community. Sawyer said, “It’s important as we learn history in general that we take the time out to look at areas where we have not put forth a huge effort to learn about. Black history is all of our history.” Jarvis hopes students will gain respect for these women when reading and seeing the artwork. “It’s important for all people to see and acknowledge the roles women have played,” Jarvis said. “Women of color have always played a part in social change, but they haven’t always been in the spotlight.” Event organizers hope people are inspired by the artwork displayed in the gallery from hearing some of the untold stories of the lesser-known black women activists. “We have very limited options when it comes to learning about African-American history.” said Sawyer. “Any chance we get to expand our horizons is something we need to take advantage of.” Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com
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THE SCIENCE OF A STARRY NIGHT
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By KAINOA NUNEZ Reporter
The Weber State University Department of Physics Public Observatory released announcements for their annual Star Party dates this semester, welcoming students to learn about the night sky. The first Star Party will be on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Subsequent events will take place on March 11 and April 8 with starting times to be decided. “This is an exciting opportunity that I believe the community and students can be interested in watching and learning about,” Planetarium Director Stacy Palen said. The Star Parties will be free and open to the public. Participants are advised to dress warmly when attending, as viewing will be held outdoors. The observatory is part of WSU’s Ott Planetarium, located on the second floor of Lind Lecture Hall. Although typically closed to the public, the planetarium’s star theater seats 60 people under a hemispherical dome and offers a variety of shows, each requiring a private
reservation and hourly charge. One of the productions that the planetarium offers for students is a stress reduction show that can be reserved for clubs, family and friends at the rate of $10 an hour. In addition to entertainment, the facility also serves as a university classroom. Offering nine sets of high-powered binoculars, an astronomical library and nine medium-sized personal telescopes, the planetarium is an immersive educational environment. The planetarium is also a point of interest for elementary and secondary educational learning, available for schools in any district to visit for $60 an hour according to the facility’s website. “Primarily, we get a lot of schools coming on field trips from all over the state,” Planetarium Assistant Director Nisi Whisler-Sorge said. “We even get schools from Idaho because it’s the nearest facility for them.” Despite the amenities the
planetarium and observatory offer, many students remain relatively unaware of the facility’s existence. “For 17 years, I’ve been letting students and other faculty know that we have a planetarium and there are signs everywhere on campus to show that it still exists,” Palen said. According to Whisler-Sorge, the planetarium’s Facebook has been a strong source of advertising for the facility and is tasked with getting the word
out to those interested in astronomical studies. For more information on the planetarium’s services, or to schedule a reservation, visit https://www.weber.edu/ ottplanetarium/default.html or email planetarium@weber.edu.
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WSU’S OPETA COMPETES WITH ELITE PROSPECTS By JOE TRAUB Desk Editor
Opeta will be eligible for the NFL Draft in April
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A successful season for the Weber State University football team carried over into January, as senior offensive lineman Iosua Opeta played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 19. The contest serves as a premier all-star game for any draft eligible college players. Opeta finished his five-year career at WSU on Dec. 7 when his team was eliminated from the FCS playoffs with a quarterfinal loss to Maine. Opeta was on the roster of the National team, who fell to the American team by a score of 10–7. He delivered a key block on a 15-yard run by Nico Evans from the University of Wyoming. “It was an amazing experience meeting some of the best players in the nation and being able to compete against them,” Opeta said. “It really helped show me a little bit about how different it will be competing at the next level because everyone is good now.” San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman attended the event. Opeta said he learned from observing and listening to him. “Basically, what he said to us was we have to be ready for adversity at the next
level,” Opeta said. “The process we are going through right now is what counts most because everything now is an interview of a lifetime.” Opeta is widely regarded as a prospect for the upcoming NFL Draft in April. He has racked up a number of awards during his tenure as a Wildcat, including receiving All-America and All-Big Sky Conference honors twice. “With how my senior bowl went and how I think I might do at the combine and in pro day, I hope to be taken somewhere in the first four rounds,” Opeta said. “To be drafted at any given time would be a great opportunity.” Opeta was a key contributor to the turnaround of Weber State football, as he helped transform the team from three consecutive two-win seasons in 2012-14 to three straight playoff appearances. He played in all 50 games the last four seasons, with WSU amassing a 34–16 record. “My favorite role that I played in helping the Wildcats was making the transition from D-line to O-line,” Opeta said. “I feel like I was able to do more for the team to help us get to the playoffs that first year in 2016.”
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The position performs the following functions and duties:
system (Handshake) to students and employers. This will include creating or coordinating the creation of marketing materials. • Assist with the marketing of fairs, info sessions, and other special events. $TBA
• Oversee the creation and implementation of an overall marketing plan for the department. This will include Handshake (see below), fairs, employer info sessions, etc. • Create and implement a marketing plan to promote our online jobs
Requisition Number: H00608P
The position performs the following functions and duties: • Be an ambassador for the Dumke College of Health Professions. Responsible for giving tours of the college, contacting interested students, participating in our high school dissection program, provide presentations in recruiting scenarios, and finally to participate in college
Work Study Data Specialist - CCEL Center for Comm Engaged Learning $10.00 Requisition Number: H00606P
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