SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS FOR OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS
By ALFONSO RUBIO Reportero
Attending university can be a costly endeavor. It isn’t uncommon for outof-state students to pay anywhere between $10,000 to $20,000 a year in tuition, fees and housing.
Weber State University provides accessible education for out-of-state students through scholarships and other financial aid opportunities. Nonresident students are often reliant on financial aid, and WSU aims to make higher education affordable.
“My scholarships were super important in my decision to attend Weber State,” WSU freshman Analis Mancillas said. “I would not have attended Weber if it weren’t for the scholarships.”
Scholarships are offered with two things in mind: merit and need. Scholarships don’t have to be repaid, making them an invaluable resource for non-resident students.
There are three academic scholarship opportunities available to students new to WSU. The Mt Ogden Scholarship, The Golden Spike Scholarship and the Waterfall Canyon Scholarship are all available for new Weber State students, but there are expectations to remain eligible for them.
The Mt Ogden scholarship is a fouryear scholarship awarding $4,500 a semester toward out-of-state tuition, totaling at $36,000. To remain eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the nonresident WSU index score of 115 or higher, maintain fulltime status and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
The Golden Spike scholarship is a four-year $4,000 a semester scholarship, with a $32,000 total
value toward out-of-state tuition. Students are expected to have a WSU index score of at least 105 and must maintain full-time status and a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
The Waterfall Canyon scholarship is also a four-year scholarship offering $3,750 per semester, providing nonresident students with a total of $30,000 toward out-of-state tuition. The WSU index score expected for this award is as low as 90, but students must still maintain full-time status as well as a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
WSU isn’t only concerned with brand new college students; there’s also financial aid options available for transfer students.
Academic scholarship opportunities for transfer students are competitive and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. There are four scholarships available for transfer students.
The Ben Lomond Scholarship is a three-year, $4,000-per-semester scholarship with a total value of $24,000 applied toward out-of-state tuition. To be considered for the scholarship, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA or higher, maintain full-time status as well as maintain a 2.5 WSU GPA or higher.
The Skyline Trail Scholarship is a three-year, $3,750-per-semester award that provides $22,500 toward out-of-state tuition. Transfer students must have 3.5 or higher GPA, be enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.5 WSU GPA.
The Antelope Island Scholarship is a three-year award that offers $2,250 per semester, totalling $13,500 toward out-of-state tuition. Recipients are expected to transfer with a 3.0 GPA or higher while also enrolling full-time and maintaining a 2.5 WSU GPA.
The Malan’s Peak Scholarship is also a three-year award, awarding transfer students $1,750 per semester with a total of $10,500 applied to out-ofstate tuition. Those applying for this scholarship must have a 2.75 GPA or higher, must maintain full-time status and may not drop below a 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA.
Scholarships aren’t the only way out-of-state students can receive financial aid. Students can also receive financial aid through tuition incentive programs.
Programs like the Alumni Legacy Program, the 100 Mile Non-Resident Partial Tuition Reduction and Western Undergraduate Exchange Program are options for students looking to attend WSU out-of-state.
The Alumni Legacy Program allows nonresident children and grandchildren of Weber State alumni to attend WSU and pay in-state tuition. To qualify for the program, the nonresident must be admitted and enrolled at WSU in any undergraduate program, have at least one parent or grandparent who has earned an associate degree or higher at WSU and must have a 2.5 highschool or transfer GPA.
The 100 Mile Non-Resident Partial Tuition Reduction offers out-of-state students living within 100 highway miles of WSU eligibility to have half of the difference between resident and nonresident tuition charges. In order to qualify, students must be admitted to WSU, have legal residence within 100 highway miles of WSU and the student must be enrolled as a firsttime student to the Utah System of Higher Education.
Students participating in the 100 Mile Non-Residential Partial Tuition Reduction can stay participating in
the program for eight semesters, not including the summer semester. Nonresident students will be able to pay only resident tuition if they choose to remain in attendance for the summer semester.
To remain eligible for the program, students must stay enrolled full time and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program is a financial aid opportunity that reduces tuition for nonresident students who live in the Western United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, the Northern Marianas Islands and Guam. WUE reduces tuition for nonresident students to pay 150% of the regular resident tuition.
To be eligible for WUE, out-ofstate students must be an incoming freshman from high school or a transfer student with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. WUE participants must also remain full time-time status and with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
WUE must be annually submitted so that the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is aware of your continued enrollment. This program is not available for students majoring in dental hygiene or nursing programs.
Although both tuition incentive programs and academic awards are available to out-of-state students, they are unable to be paired together, and students must choose between one or the other.
Those living out of state are encouraged to apply to WSU. With all the opportunities available, WSU makes strides to reach a higher demographic of people, not making distance an issue.
“I felt like a real effort was made to make Weber feel more available,” WSU sophomore Benjamin Bramwell stated.
TOP: Student ambassador Brodee Kendrick leads a tour of campus for prospective Weber State University students on March 27, 2023.
RIGHT: Students in the Shepherd Union Building on April 19, 2023. BOTTOM: Students in line for New Student Orientation on May 2,
OPCIONES DE BECAS PARA ESTUDIANTES AFUERA DEL ESTADO
Por NELLY HERNANDEZ TEJADA Traductor
By ALFONSO RUBIO Reportero
Asistir a la universidad puede ser muy caro. Es común que estudiantes de otros estados paguen entre $10.000 hasta $20.000 al año para el costo de la matrícula, gastos administrativos y vivienda universitaria. La universidad de Weber State proporciona educación accesible para los estudiantes de otros estados con becas (scholarships) y otras oportunidades de ayuda financiera. Los que no son residentes frecuentemente dependen de la ayuda financiera, y WSU aspira a hacer la educación superior más
económica.
“Mis becas fueron tan importantes en mi decisión para ir a Weber State”, dijo Analis Mancillas, una estudiante de primer año en WSU. “No hubiera ido a Weber si no fueran por las becas”.
Las becas normalmente son ofrecidas con 2 cosas en cuenta: la necesidad de las becas y el mérito del estudiante. Las becas no necesitan ser reembolsadas, haciéndolas un recurso invaluable para los estudiantes que no son residentes.
Hay 3 oportunidades de becas académicas disponibles para estudiantes nuevos en WSU. El Mt Ogden Scholarship, The Golden Spike Scholarship y el Waterfall Canyon Scholarship están disponibles para estudi-
antes nuevos, pero tienen expectativas para calificar por las becas.
El Mt Ogden Scholarship es una beca de 4 años que da $4500 por cada semestre para el costo de matrícula, con un total de $36.000. Para seguir obteniendo la beca, los estudiantes deben cumplir con la puntuación de índice de WSU (nonresident WSU index score) para los estudiantes que no son residentes a 115 o más, mantener el estatus de tiempo completo y tener un promedio (GPA) acumulativo mínimo de 2.5.
El Golden Spike Scholarship es una beca de $4,000 por semestre por 4 años, con un total de $32.000 para la matrícula de los estudiantes que no son residentes del estado. Los estudiantes necesitan tener una pun-
tuación de índice de WSU de por lo menos 105, deben mantener un estatus de tiempo completo y un mínimo de 2.5 GPA.
El Waterfall Canyon Scholarship también es una beca de 4 años que ofrece $3750 por semestre, dando a los estudiantes que no son residentes un total de $30.000 para la matrícula fuera del estado. El puntaje de índice de WSU esperado para esta beca puede llegar a 90, pero los estudiantes tienen que mantener el estatus de tiempo completo, y un GPA de 2.5. WSU no solamente se preocupa por los nuevos estudiantes universitarios, también ofrecen opciones de ayuda financiera para los estudiantes transferidos.
El Ben Lomond Scholarship es una beca
de 3 años, $4000 por semestre con un total de $24.000 para la matrícula fuera del estado. Para ser considerado para la beca, los estudiantes deben tener un GPA de 3.75 o más, mantener el estatus de tiempo completo, y mantener un GPA de 2.5 o más en WSU.
El Skyline Trail Scholarship es una beca de $3750 por semestre y tres años que ofrece $22.500 para la matrícula fuera del estado. Los estudiantes transferidos necesitan tener un GPA de 3.5 o más, mantener el estatus de tiempo completo y un GPA de 2.5 en WSU.
El Antelope Island Scholarship es una beca de 3 años que ofrece $2250 por semestre, por un total de $13.500 para la matrícula fuera del estado. Los recipientes tienen que transferirse con un GPA de 3.0 o más alto mientras que también estén matriculados a tiempo completo y mantener un GPA de 2.5 en WSU.
El Malan’s Peak Scholarship también es una beca de 3 años, que ofrece a los estudiantes transferidos $1750 por semestre con un total de $10.500 aplicados a la matrícula fuera del estado. Los candidatos para esta beca deben tener un GPA de 2.75 o más, mantener un estatus de tiempo completo y no pueden bajar de un GPA de 2.5 en WSU. Las becas no son la única forma en que los estudiantes de fuera del estado puedan recibir ayuda financiera. Los estudiantes también pueden recibir ayuda financiera con programas de incentivo de matrícula.
Programas como el Alumni Legacy Program, el 100 Mile Non-Resident Partial Tuition Reduction y el Western Undergraduate Exchange Program son opciones para
estudiantes fuera del estado que buscan estudiar en WSU.
El Alumni Legacy Program permite a los hijos y nietos de ex alumnos que no son residentes en el estado estudiar en WSU y pagar la matrícula de un residente. Para calificar para el programa, el estudiante debe tener al menos uno de sus padres o abuelos que haya obtenido un título de 2 años o más en WSU y debe tener un GPA de 2.5 en la escuela secundaria o en el programa de transferencia.
El 100 Mile Non-Resident Partial Tuition Reduction ofrece a los estudiantes fuera del estado que viven dentro de 100 millas de carretera de WSU elegibilidad para tener la mitad de la diferencia entre los gastos de matrícula de residentes y los de que no son residentes. Para calificar, los estudiantes deben ser admitidos a WSU, tener residencia legal dentro de 100 millas de carretera de WSU y el estudiante debe estar inscrito como estudiante por primera vez al Sistema de Educación Superior de Utah. Los estudiantes que participen en el 100 Mile Non-Residential Partial Tuition Reduction pueden seguir participando en el programa por 8 semestres, sin incluir el semestre de verano. Los estudiantes fuera de estado sólo podrán pagar la matrícula de residente si deciden permanecer en el programa durante el semestre de verano.
Para seguir participando en el programa, los estudiantes deben seguir matriculados a tiempo completo y mantener un GPA de 2.0 o superior.
El Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) es una oportunidad de ayuda financiera que reduce la matrícula para los
estudiantes que no son residentes y que viven en el oeste de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo Alaska, Hawai, las Islas Marianas del Norte y Guam. WUE reduce la matrícula para los estudiantes que no son residentes a pagar el 150% de la matrícula regular de residente.
Para obtener el WUE, los estudiantes fuera del estado deben ser estudiantes de primer año de bachillerato o estudiantes transferidos con un promedio mínimo de 2.0 GPA. Los participantes en el WUE también deben permanecer a tiempo completo y con un GPA de 2.0 o más.
WUE debe ser presentado anualmente para que la Oficina de ayuda financiera y becas estén al tanto de su matrícula. El programa no está disponible para estudiantes de programas de higiene dental o enfermería.
Aunque ambos programas de incentivos de matrícula y becas académicas estén disponibles para los estudiantes fuera del estado, no pueden ser juntados y los estudiantes deben elegir entre uno u otro.
Aquellos que viven fuera del estado deben aplicar a WSU. Con todas las oportunidades disponibles, WSU se esfuerza por llegar a un mayor grupo demográfico de personas, y no hacer que la distancia sea un problema.
“Sentí que hicieron un verdadero esfuerzo para que Weber sintiera que estaba más disponible”, dijo Benjamin Bramwell, estudiante de segundo año en WSU.
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If mailing your ballot, the ballot must be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 4.
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By HAMPUS IVARSSON Reporter
THE HARDSHIPS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDY
International students ultimately play a crucial role in enhancing Weber State’s cultural variety, introducing perspectives that transcend national boundaries and establishing an environment where students from all backgrounds can benefit from one another’s knowledge.
Being an international student in the United States is a unique experience that comes with both opportunities and challenges for many.
Starting the journey requires securing a visa, which can be a difficult and costly process that requires the preparation to live far from home. Administrative difficulties follow, like maintaining student status and, in some situations, running into limited job options.
As they get ready to return home, students who have lived in a country for a long time
may feel overwhelmed and alienated since they don’t feel like they belong. More than 800 international students attend Weber State, adding a variety of viewpoints that enrich the school and the city of Ogden.
“At first, it was extremely difficult, nearly impossible for international students to secure a scholarship,” Swedish student George Babos said, highlighting the widespread difficulty experienced by students who must compete with high tuition fees and few funding opportunities.
According to Babos, Weber State has made significant strides in lowering the cost of education, providing financial aid to international students and allowing more students to continue their education without financial hardship.
Aside from financial obstacles, numerous foreign students face cultural disparities that require time to which they must adjust. Adapting to the cultural norms in America can be just as difficult as dealing with
financial struggles.
“It’s certainly a culture shock,” Babos said. “Swedes are often viewed as introverted, whereas Americans are often seen as very extroverted. Swedes are very considerate of others’ feelings, whereas people in this place are not. Private matters like salary and money are not up for discussion, whereas Americans openly talk about personal topics with each other.”
Babos’ findings demonstrate only a single aspect of the cultural adaptation that international students frequently encounter. In some cultures, certain subjects are viewed as too private to discuss openly, whereas in American culture, sharing and openness are more accepted. At first, these disparities can be shocking, causing sensations of isolation or unease. Nevertheless, with time, students typically manage to adjust, and some come to value the new cultural standards, developing abilities in cross-cultural communication and openness that could benefit them for years
to come.
For students like Babos, attending Weber State is not only about academics, it is a process of individual development. International students develop resilience by adapting to a different culture, experiencing the challenges of being far from their native countries and learning new social customs. Many international students ultimately establish a sense of belonging in the university’s international community by forming connections through mutual experiences and obstacles.
Babos’ story demonstrates the dedication and adaptability of international students as well as their positive impact on American universities. In order for more people like Babos to take advantage of opportunities, build relationships and leave a lasting impression, Weber State should support this community.
NATIVE Symposium NATIVE
Sunrise Ceremony
Rios Pacheco, a respected Northwestern Shoshone/Kewa Pueblo Spiritual Representative Cultural Analyst and Elder of the tribe
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Stewart Bell Tower, WSU Ogden
Hoop Dance Performance
Terry Goedel, 9-time Native American Champion
Noon- 12:30 p.m. Shepherd Union Atrium, WSU Ogden
Learn and Experience Native American Hoop
Dancing by Terry Goedel and N8tivehoop
Terry Goedel, 9-time Native American Champion
1 - 2 p.m. Wildcat Theatre, Shepherd Union, WSU Ogden
13 NOV 18 NOV 21
Native Symposium Keynote: Meg Singer
Learn about the legacy of the boarding school era, the resilience of its survivors, and how to support The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalitaion movement for truth, healing, and justice.
Sponsored by Stewart Library and Student Success Center.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Hetzel-Hoellein Room, Stewart Library, WSU Ogden Also available via Zoom
Workshop: Organizing Your Digital Footprint For Impactful Professional Personal Brand Identity
Lorato Lee, Utah Native American Chamber of Commerce. Students please bring your resumes, LinkedIn and social media accounts.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Shepherd Union 316, WSU Ogden
Film Screening: RezMetal
A compelling story of the heavy metal scene on Navajo reservations. Food will be provided
5 - 7 p.m. Hetzel-Hoellein Room, Stewart Library, WSU Ogden
FINANCIAL AID FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
By COOPER HATSIS Asst. Editor
Whether a student just received their bachelor’s degree or is returning to school after spending some time away, graduate school can be an expensive and lifechanging choice. Many students might not be aware that financial aid and scholarship opportunities are available for those pursuing a graduate program at Weber State University.
Weber State’s Office of Graduate Studies was formed earlier this year and works to support the 20 graduate programs offered.
The Office of Graduate Studies has a new scholarship opportunity for students totaling $210,000, brought to the campus by a private donor.
“This scholarship aligns with the university’s strategic plan by providing
valuable financial aid opportunities for graduate programs,” the Office of Graduate Studies said in an official statement.
At Weber State, graduate students can combine various loans, scholarships and awards. The financial aid process for graduate students is the same as for students in the undergraduate programs.
Graduate students can earn up to $20,500 in unsubsidized loans, which are financial aid that is not based on the student’s financial needs. Similar to the undergraduate programs, work-study positions are also available to the grad students.
FAFSA opportunities are eligible for half-time and full-time students. Students enrolled with one to four credit hours will not have the chance to get financial aid. For students looking at alternative options other than loans, Weber State provides loan comparison tools such as FASTChoice
and Credible so that students can do more research on loans before committing.
Another way for grad students to get more funding is through Student Travel Awards. Students can earn up to $500 if they are chosen to present research projects at various conferences, workshops and seminars. On the other hand, students who attend a conference or workshop and are not presenting a research project can potentially be awarded $250. For students not presenting, a 400-word to 500-word abstract about the conference and how it relates to their professional development is required.
The Janine Webb Graduate Studies Scholarship is another opportunity for students to get funding. This scholarship is open to all grad students but prioritizes single parents, first-generation students, international students, community service members and students in need of financial
support. Students looking to apply for the Janine Webb Scholarship need to have a 3.7 or higher cumulative GPA and a one-page letter of intent.
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education offers the Western Regional Graduate Program for out-ofstate students. Grad students who have been accepted to Weber State and are from approved states have the potential to receive in-state tuition rates. However, the tuition rates cannot exceed 150% of the university’s residential tuition rate.
Grad school can be expensive, but it does not have to be. Applications for the 202526 school year open this November. Visit Weber State’s website, ScholarshipUniverse or Studentaid.gov to get more information on the various federal financial aid programs available to Weber State students.
AYUDA FINANCIERA PARA ESTUDIANTES GRADUADOS
POR NATHANAEL STOUT
Traductor
POR COOPER HATSIS
Editor asistante
Si un estudiante acaba de recibir su licenciatura o si regresa a la escuela después de pasar tiempo fuera, la escuela de posgrado puede ser una decisión cara que cambia la vida. Muchos estudiantes tal vez no saben que la ayuda financiera y oportunidades de becas están disponibles para los que persiguen un programa de posgrado en la universidad de Weber State.
La oficina de estudios de posgrado de Weber State se formó más temprano en este año y trabaja para apoyar los veinte programas de posgrado ofrecidos. La oficina de estudios de posgrado tiene una nueva beca para estudiantes que en total vale $210.000, la cual fue dada al campus por un donor privado.
“Esta beca aligna con el plan estratégico de la universidad al proveer apoyo financiero
valorable a los programas de posgrado”, dijo la oficina de estudios de posgrado en una declaración oficial.
En Weber State, estudiantes de posgrado pueden combinar varios préstamos, becas y premios. El proceso de apoyo financiero para estudiantes de posgrado es lo mismo para estudiantes en los programas de pregrado.
Estudiantes de posgrado pueden ganar hasta $20.500 en préstamos que no son subvencionados, los cuales son apoyo financiero que no están basados en las necesidades financieras de los estudiantes. Similar a los programas de pregrado, las posiciones de trabajo y estudio también están disponibles a los estudiantes de posgrado.
Las Oportunidades de FAFSA están elegibles para estudiantes de tiempo completo o tiempo parcial. Estudiantes registrados con menos de cinco horas de crédito no pueden recibir apoyo financiero. Para los estudiantes que buscan alternativas a préstamos, Weber State provee herramientas de comparación
de préstamos como FASTChoice y Credible para que los estudiantes puedan hacer más investigación en los préstamos antes de comprometerse.
Otra manera de ganar más financiación para estudiantes de posgrado es a través de premios de viaje estudiantil. Los estudiantes pueden ganar hasta $500 si se eligen para presentar proyectos de investigación en varias conferencias, talleres y seminarios. Por otro lado, los estudiantes que asisten a una conferencia o taller y no presentan un proyecto de investigación potencialmente pueden ganar $250. Para estudiantes que no presentan, un resumen de 400 a 500 palabras sobre la conferencia y cómo se relaciona a su desarrollo profesional es requerido.
La beca de estudios de posgrado de Janine Webb es otra oportunidad de financiamiento para estudiantes. Esta beca está abierta a todos los estudiantes de posgrado pero prioriza a los padres solteros, estudiantes de primer generación, estudiantes internacionales, miembros de servicio comunitario y
estudiantes que necesitan apoyo financiero. Los estudiantes que quieren aplicar para la beca de Janine Webb necesitan tener un GPA acumulativo de 3.7 o más y una carta de intención de una página.
La Comisión Interestatal para Educación Superior del oeste ofrece el programa de posgrado regional del oeste para estudiantes fuera del estado. Estudiantes de posgrado que fueron aceptados a Weber State y son de estados aprobados tienen la potencial de recibir precios de matrícula de estudiantes que viven en el estado. Sin embargo, el precio de matrícula no puede exceder el 150% del precio de matrícula residencial de la universidad.
La escuela de posgrado puede ser cara, pero no tiene que ser así. Las aplicaciones para el año escolar de 2025-26 se abren este mes. Se puede visitar al sitio web de Weber State, ScholarshipUniverse o Studentaid.gov para obtener más información sobre los varios programas de apoyo financiero federales disponibles a estudiantes de Weber State.
Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find federal scholarships, work-study and loans available to you. Do this every year. It only takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Financial Aid Verify allows you to view your financial aid requirements and submit your requirements electronically. If you have not yet created a Financial Aid Verify account, it only takes a few minutes and you only have to create it once. This account cannot be created until WSU has received your FAFSA, so wait 10 business days from the day you submit your FAFSA to create this account.
Scholarship Universe has WSU and approved nationwide scholarships that you are eligible for.
This only takes a moment to report your planned enrollment, living arrangements and your interest in work study. This will help us award you more accurately.
Find WSU and national scholarship opportunities by completing the Scholarship Universe Application, under Financial Aid and Scholarships in your eWeber Portal.
Scholarship applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. This account takes 30 minutes to one hour to set up, but you only have to create it once and update the questions as needed to ensure that the program is finding all of the scholarships you are qualified for. You will have to go in every year to apply for the scholarships you want to apply for.
HOW BEING INVOLVED ON CAMPUS HAS HELPED ME PAY FOR SCHOOL
By MEGAN SWANN Columnist
At Weber State University, students have the opportunity to get scholarship money simply by doing what they love. Activity scholarships and tuition waivers give students money for their education based on the work and time they put into an activity. These activities include athletics and club sports, performing arts and even working in organizations like The Signpost.
This kind of scholarship can be very beneficial to students. On top of providing money for school, participation in these activities can give real-world experience or provide a deeper connection to campus. To get these scholarships, students must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, register for at least 12 credits each semester
and complete the other requirements listed by each individual organization or activity.
During my time at Weber State, I’ve received two types of activity scholarships. The first came from my semester as a First Year Experience Peer Mentor. In this role, I helped first-year students get situated at the university and feel more included. The other activity scholarship comes from The Signpost.
As I’ve worked my way up from a reporter to the culture desk editor, the scholarships help me pay for school so I can focus more time on what I love to do: writing articles about the arts, entertainment and culture on campus. Activity scholarships require more work and time than academic scholarships, but they provide additional benefits such as networking and opportunities to make friends. Both FYE and The Signpost were valuable experiences because they made me
feel like I had a place at Weber State. Having the dual benefits of a scholarship and a sense of community on campus are very important to me.
A full list of activity scholarships can be found on the financial aid department’s website. Each scholarship has a slightly different way to apply. Contact information for the departments and organizations that offer these scholarships is listed on the website.
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WILDCATS CHOPPED DOWN BY LUMBERJACKS
By GAVIN NELSON Reporter
The Weber State University football team fell 27–6 to the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks on Nov. 2. The first five minutes of the game were disastrous for the Wildcats. On the first play of the game, NAU quarterback Ty Pennington fooled the Wildcat defense and ran the ball himself for a 73yard touchdown. On the Weber offense’s first play from scrimmage, sophomore quarterback Richie Muñoz threw an interception to Lumberjack cornerback DJ VanHook. The Lumberjacks took possession of the ball inside the Wildcats’ 25yard line, and the drive led Pennington to find defensive lineman Tausagafou Ho Ching for the 9-yard touchdown to make it a 14–0 game.
On the first play of WSU’s next drive, a false start penalty was called on junior running back Damon Bankston, and on the very next play, Muñoz threw another interception, this time to safety Mikale Greer. The Lumberjacks capitalized with another touchdown run from Pennington. Despite the high scoring in the first few minutes of the game, the teams traded three-and-outs for the rest of the quarter.
In the second quarter, the Wildcats drove the ball down to NAU’s 33-yard line but turned the ball over on downs after Muñoz failed to find wide receiver Jayleen Record on fourth down. The Lumberjacks got the ball back and drove down to the Wildcats’ 21-yard line. However, their 39-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Weber State junior cornerback Jalon Rock.
After the teams traded punts, the Wildcats made it to Northern Arizona’s 20-yard line after a 50-yard run from Bankston and a 15-yard penalty on the Lumberjacks. However, the Wildcats’ drive stalled, and senior kicker Kyle Thompson made a 39-yard field goal to make the game 21–3.
On the final drive of the half, the Lumberjacks took to the Wildcats’ 26-yard line, where a 44-yard field goal was attempted. NAU kicker Samuel Hunsaker’s kick hit the upright, keeping the game at 21–3 at halftime.
On Weber’s first play of the second half, they got the ball down to the Lumberjacks’ 13-yard line, but the drive stalled again. Thompson hit his second field goal of the game, this time from 30 yards out. With that kick, Thompson tied former Wildcat kicker Trey Tuttle for
second all-time in school history for field goals made in a career. Thompson is now six field goals away from the record held by Scott Shields.
After more punts for the rest of the third quarter, the Lumberjacks scored on the first drive of the fourth quarter when Pennington found wide receiver Ta’ir Brooks for a 20-yard touchdown to make the game 27–6. However, the snap was bobbled by NAU’s holder during the extra point attempt. The Wildcats turned the ball over on downs on their next two drives, and Pennington took a knee to seal the win for the Lumberjacks and keep the Red Rock Rivalry trophy in Flagstaff for another year.
Sophomore running back Dontae McMillan (28) receives a handoff during a Big Sky Conference football game against Northern Arizona University at the Findlay Toyota Field in Flagstaff, Arizona on Nov. 19, 2022.
WILDCATS CHOPPED DOWN BY LUMBERJACKS
Por VICTORIA HERNANDEZ Traductor
Por GAVIN NELSON Reportero
El equipo de fútbol americano de la Universidad de Weber State perdió 27-6 ante los Lumberjacks de la Universidad de Northern Arizona el 2 de noviembre. Los primeros cinco minutos del partido fueron desastrosos para los Wildcats. En la primera jugada del partido, El quarterback de Northern Arizona Ty Pennington, engañó a la defensa de los Wildcats y corrió con el balón él solo para apuntar un touchdown de 73 yardas. En la primera jugada del equipo de Weber, el junior quarterback Richie Muñoz, lanzó una intercepción al cornerback de los Lumberjacks DJ VanHook. Los Lumberjacks tomaron posesión del balón en la yarda 25 de los Wildcats, y la jugada llevó a Pennington a encontrar al defensivo Tausagafou Ho Ching para un touchdown de 9 yardas que puso al partido a 14-0.
En la primera jugada del siguiente drive de WSU, se pitó una penalización por un falso comienzo del junior running back Damon Bankston, y en la siguiente jugada, Muñoz lanzó otra intercepción, esta vez al safety Mikale Greer. Los Lumberjacks capitalizaron con otro touchdown corrido por Pennington. A pesar de la alta anotación en los primeros
minutos del partido, los equipos intercambiaron tiros de tres durante el resto del periodo.
En el segundo cuarto, los Wildcats llegaron hasta la yarda 33 de la Universidad de Northern Arizona, pero perdieron el balón después de que Muñoz no encontrara al receptor Jayleen Record en el cuarto intento. Las Lumberjacks se apoderaron del balón y llegaron hasta la yarda 21 de los Wildcats.
Sin embargo, su intento de un gol de campo de 39 yardas fue bloqueado por el junior cornerback de Weber State Jalon Rock.
Después de que los equipos intercambiaran punts, los Wildcats llegaron a la yarda 20 de Northern Arizona tras una corrida de 50 yardas de Bankston y una penalización de 15 yardas para los Lumberjacks. Sin embargo, la corrida de los Wildcats se estancó, y el senior pateador Kyle Thompson logró un gol de campo de 39 yardas y puso el partido a 21-3.
En la última jugada antes del halftime, los Lumberjacks tomaron la yarda 26 de los Wildcats, donde un gol de campo de 44 yardas fue intentado. El kicker de NAU Samuel Hunsacker golpeó el palo verticalmente manteniendo el partido a 21-3 durante el halftime.
En la primera jugada del segundo tiempo de Weber, ellos llegaron a tener el balón hasta la yarda 13 de los Lumberjacks, pero en esa jugada se estancaron otra vez. Thompson hizo su segundo
gol de campo del partido, pero esta vez de 30 yardas. Con esa pateada, Thompson empató con el ex kicker Trey Tuttle, segundo en la historia de la escuela en goles de campo realizados en una carrera. Thompson está ahora a seis goles de campo del récord de Scott Shields. Después de más punts durante el resto del tercer tiempo, los Lumberjacks anotaron en la primera jugada del cuarto cuando Pennington encontró al receptor
Ta’ir Brooks para un touchdown de 20 yardas para poner al juego 27-3. Sin embargo, el jugador de la NAU perdió el balón durante el intento para el punto extra. Los Wildcats perdieron el balón en sus siguientes dos intentos, y Pennington se arrodilló para sellar la victoria de los Lumberjacks y mantener el trofeo Red Rock Rivalry en Flagstaff un año más.
Sophomore quarterback Bronson Barron (10) passes the ball during a Big Sky Conference football game against Northern Arizona University at the Findlay Toyota Field in Flagstaff, Ariz. on Nov. 19, 2022
THAT’S A STRIKE ON THE 2024 WORLD SERIES
By CORY MATER Reporter
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7–6 on Oct. 30 to win the 2024 World Series four games to one in a best of seven series. The Dodgers were led by first baseman and World Series MVP Freddie Freeman, who batted .300 with 4 home runs and 12 RBIs in the five games.
While Freeman was hobbled by an ankle injury throughout the 2024 playoffs, he put his mark on the World Series, winning the first game with a walk-off grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning. It was the first walk-off grand slam in the 120-year history of the World Series. In addition, Freeman tied a World Series record with his 12 RBIs for the series.
Freeman wasn’t the only Dodger to provide highlights for the team. Their starting pitching was solid throughout the series and
shut down the Yankees for the five games while their offense came up with timely hits to provide the spark that the team needed.
Trailing 5–0 in the fifth inning of game five, Los Angeles battled back to score five unearned runs that tied the game and completely changed the momentum into their favor. Mookie Betts, who has won the World Series three times with the Boston Red Sox and the Dodgers, drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly to deep center field in the eighth inning. Walker Buehler, who was the winning pitcher for the Dodgers in game three, got the final three outs and the save by striking out Alex Verdugo for the final out of the final game.
This is the eighth time that the Dodgers have been crowned as the best team in baseball and second time in five years, having also won in 2020. The Yankees last won the World Series fifteen years ago in 2009.
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This World Series was billed by the media as a battle between two superstars who dominated baseball this season: Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. However, both stars struggled to make an impact in the fall classic. Ohtani, the first player with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in Major League Baseball history, went two for 15 with four strikeouts. Though he dislocated his shoulder in game two, he continued to play the rest of the World Series.
Aaron Judge, who hit 58 home runs and drove in 144 runs while batting .322 to lead the American League all season, also went two for 15 with seven strikeouts in the series. Although both players will likely win the regular season MVP in their respective leagues, they were a shell of themselves in the biggest moments during the World Series.
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Manager Dave Roberts (30) of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Mookie Betts (50) after the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7–6 in Game Five to win the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 30 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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