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ATHLETES AND CHRISTIANITY: HOW SPIRITUALITY IS INCORPORATED INTO SPORTS

By WILL NAUGHTON Reporter

Despite reports of a decline in Generation Z Christianity by sources like Capital News Service and Pew Research Center, the faith is alive and well within Weber State University sports. The football team, for instance, hosts a weekly Bible study every Monday at Stewart Stadium where believing athletes convene in fellowship with one another.

Additionally, football players across the country have been seen kneeling in the endzone to say prayers before and after games,

showcasing their Christian pride. The Wildcats are no exception to this and consistently take time to pray in the locker room.

Soon after a recent Sunday service at Ogden’s Redemption Church, several Weber athletes pointed to senior Cole Casto, a center on the football team, as the athlete leading this initiative. Casto emphasizes that he is no holier than anyone else and that his priorities were “out of whack” for a long time.

Casto started the football Bible study in July 2025 and believes it helps the players “put our focus where it needs to be” and empowers them to “run with endurance the race set be-

fore us,” reflecting Hebrews 12:1.

“Our sports and our time here is temporary,” Casto said. “God is eternal, and having that in mind really just allows you to play freely and to not put weight on a poor performance, which in turn allows you to play better.”

Casto is in charge of choosing which part of the Bible will be covered in each session. He writes up thought-provoking questions for the different chapters before opening the floor for discussion.

“Everybody in there has a chance to share and a chance to teach each other within,” Casto said. “There are some guys in there that are

much more experienced and knowledgeable in the word than I am. Noah Bennee is a great example. We’ll talk on a subject, and then he’ll find a point in there that I didn’t look at and teach everybody about it. It’s really cool.”

Casto is approaching the end of his Weber State football career, but wants to see the group continue on after he graduates and stay involved as much as possible until then.

“I’d love to pass that torch and see if I can stay involved through spring,” Casto said. “I would love to see 105 dudes and all the coaches in there every Monday afternoon to hear the word … There is a revival going on in the

nation, in the state and at Weber State alone.”

Beyond the football team, there are many other students with experience in various sports who attend Weber’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter. It started years ago with just five athletes who met in the library and has since grown exponentially.

Similar to the study group at Stewart Stadium, members gather to delve into the gospel, play games, eat and be open with each other about questions and concerns. Football and softball are the sports with the most representation within the group, but there has been an increase in athletes from track and field, cross country, golf, tennis and others.

They meet on campus at Weber each Tuesday and break into separate men’s and women’s studies on Thursdays at the homes of the leaders, currently working through the New Testament book of Galatians. Speakers in-

clude dedicated students as well as occasional guests from the national FCA organization.

One of the student leaders is Caleb Hudgins, a 20-year-old exercise science major from Arkansas who grew up playing various sports ranging from football to cross country.

A regular public speaker, Hudgins said that his faith was a reflection of his surroundings growing up.

“I grew up in Arkansas … everyone calls themselves Christian and that’s kind of the culture I grew up in,” Hudgins said. “That’s what I would have called myself for a long time, but I didn’t truly have my faith in God. It was more of a works-based thing. Go to church on Sunday, pray a little bit, maybe read my Bible once a week and I should be set.”

It wasn’t until Hudgins realized he could not save himself that he “began to truly trust in God in all aspects of life.” Since this reve-

lation, he has taken on a position at Morgan Grace Church and feels a desire to joyfully live out Jesus’ teachings of loving one’s neighbor each day as opposed to treating religion like a checklist of obligations. He carries this sentiment into his work with FCA, making use of sporting principles to get the point across.

“I think that FCA provides a space where we can really tailor it to athletes,” Hudgins said. “Jesus spoke to farmers and used farming analogies. We get to speak to athletes using athletic analogies … How do you deal with defeat? … Our value is in who God says we are and how he loved us enough to come and die for us.”

The group is growing, gathering support from local churches and connecting with the University of Utah’s chapter in order to raise up the FCA community in Utah the way that can be seen in other regions of the country.

“Where I’m from in Arkansas, you have an FCA at your high school and at every college,” Hudgins said. “It’s big and it’s funded and all this kind of stuff, but it doesn’t have a huge presence in Utah. But, it’s definitely growing, which is cool to see. We’d love to get some more of that national connection, but right now we have solid regional connections and we’re all growing, which is fun.”

Both organizations demonstrate how many collegiate athletes continue to inextricably link their spiritual disciplines to the demands of competitive performance as well as in life away from sports.

ATLETAS Y CRISTIANISMO: COMO LA ESPIRITUALIDAD ES INCORPORADA A LOS DEPORTES

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Por WILL NAUGHTON Reportero

A pesar de los informes sobre el decaimiento del cristianismo entre la Generación Z publicados por fuentes como Capital News Service y Pew Research Center, la fe sigue viva y goza de buena salud en los deportes de la Universidad de Weber State. El equipo de fútbol americano, por ejemplo, organiza cada lunes un estudio bíblico semanal en el estadio Stewart, donde los atletas creyentes se reúnen para compartir su fe. Adicionalmente, jugadores de fútbol americano por todo el país se han visto arrodillados en el final de la zona de juego orando antes y después de los juegos, demostrando su orgullo cristiano. Los Wildcats no son una excepción y siempre se toman un tiempo para orar en el vestidor.

Poco después de un reciente servicio dominical en la Iglesia Redemption de Ogden, varios atletas de Weber mencionaron al senior Cole Casto, centro del equipo de fútbol americano, como el atleta que lidera esta iniciativa. Casto insiste en que no es más santo que nadie y que sus prioridades estuvieron “desajustadas” por mucho tiempo.

Casto comenzó el estudio bíblico de fútbol americano en julio de 2025 y cree que ayuda a los jugadores a “centrar nuestra atención donde debe estar” y les da fuerza para “correr con perseverancia la carrera que tenemos por delante”, reflejando Hebreos 12:1.

“Nuestros deportes y nuestro tiempo aquí son temporales”, dijo Casto. “Dios es eterno, y tener eso en mente realmente te permite jugar libremente y no darle importancia a un mal rendimiento, lo que a su vez te permite jugar mejor”.

Casto se encarga de elegir qué parte de la Biblia se tratará en cada sesión. Escribe preguntas que invitan a la reflexión para los diferentes capítulos antes de abrir el debate. “Todos los que están allí tienen la oportunidad de compartir y de enseñarse unos a otros”, dijo Casto. “Hay algunos chicos allí que tienen mucha más experiencia y conocimientos sobre la palabra que yo. Noah Bennee es un gran ejemplo. Hablamos de un tema y luego él encuentra un punto que yo no había visto y se lo enseña a todos. Es realmente genial”.

Casto se acerca al final de su carrera futbolística en Weber State, pero quiere que el grupo continúe después de su graduación y seguir involucrado tanto como sea posible hasta entonces.

“Me encantaría pasar el testigo y ver si puedo seguir involucrado durante la primavera”, dijo Casto. “Me encantaría ver a 105 chicos y a todos los entrenadores allí cada lunes por la

tarde para escuchar la palabra... Hay un renacimiento en la nación, en el estado y solo en Weber State”.

Más allá del equipo de fútbol americano, hay muchos otros estudiantes con experiencia en diversos deportes que asisten a la sección de la Asociación de Atletas Cristianos de Weber. Comenzó hace años con solo cinco atletas que se reunían en la biblioteca y desde entonces ha crecido exponencialmente.

Al igual que el grupo de estudio del Estadio Stewart, los miembros se reúnen para profundizar en el evangelio, jugar, comer y hablar abiertamente entre ellos sobre sus preguntas e inquietudes. El fútbol y el sóftbol son los deportes con mayor representación dentro del grupo, pero ha habido un aumento de atletas de atletismo, campo a través, golf, tenis y otros.

Se reúnen en el campus de Weber todos los martes y los jueves se dividen en grupos de estudio separados para hombres y mujeres en las casas de los líderes, donde actualmente están trabajando en el libro de Gálatas del Nuevo Testamento. Entre los ponentes se encuentran estudiantes dedicados, así como invitados ocasionales de la organización nacional FCA. Uno de los líderes estudiantiles es Caleb Hudgins, un joven de 20 años de Arkansas que estudia Ciencias del Ejercicio y creció practicando diversos deportes, desde fútbol americano hasta campo a través. Hudgins, que suele dar charlas en público, dijo que su fe era un reflejo del entorno en el que creció.

“Crecí en Arkansas... todo el mundo se llama a sí mismo cristiano y esa es la cultura en la que crecí”, dijo Hudgins. “Así es como me habría definido durante mucho tiempo, pero en realidad no tenía fe en Dios. Era más bien algo basado en las obras. Ir a la iglesia los domingos, rezar un poco, quizá leer la Biblia una vez a la semana y ya estaba”.

No fue hasta que Hudgins se dio cuenta de que no podía salvarse a sí mismo cuando “empezó a confiar verdaderamente en Dios en todos los aspectos de la vida”. Desde esta revelación, ha asumido un cargo en la iglesia Morgan Grace y siente el deseo de vivir con alegría las enseñanzas de Jesús de amar al prójimo cada día, en lugar de tratar la religión como una lista de obligaciones. Lleva este sentimiento a su trabajo con la FCA, utilizando los principios deportivos para transmitir el mensaje.

“Creo que la FCA ofrece un espacio que podemos adaptar realmente a los deportistas”, afirma Hudgins. “Jesús se dirigía a los agricultores y utilizaba analogías relacionadas con la agricultura. Nosotros nos dirigimos a los deportistas utilizando analogías relacionadas con el deporte... ¿Cómo afrontas la derrota? ... Nuestro valor reside en quién dice Dios que somos y en cómo nos amó hasta el punto de venir a morir por nosotros”. El grupo está creciendo, recabando el apoyo de las iglesias locales y conectando con la sección de la Universidad de Utah con el fin de impulsar la comunidad de la FCA en Utah de la misma manera que se ha hecho en otras regiones del país.

“En mi lugar de origen, Arkansas, hay una FCA en el instituto

y en todas las universidades”, dijo Hudgins. “Es grande, tiene financiación y todo eso, pero no tiene una gran presencia en Utah. Sin embargo, está creciendo, lo cual es genial. Nos encantaría tener más conexión a nivel nacional, pero ahora mismo tenemos conexiones regionales sólidas y todos estamos creciendo, lo cual es divertido”.

Ambas organizaciones demuestran cómo muchos atletas universitarios siguen vinculando inextricablemente sus disciplinas espirituales con las exigencias del rendimiento competitivo, así como con la vida fuera del deporte.

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By WILL NAUGHTON Reporter

WILDCATS MEN’S SOCCER SWEEPS HOMESTAND

Weber State University’s men’s soccer club came out of their double header victories at home, beating Utah Tech University 2–0 on Oct. 18 before downing the University of Utah 2–1 the following morning.

Weber State vs. Utah Tech

With fans wrapped in blankets and coats at Spence Eccles Ogden Community Sports Complex, Weber fought through the cold to win through goals from forwards Jaiden Marriott and Connor Williams. Wildcat midfielder Corbin Bodily’s attacking play also proved crucial in this match, assisting Marriott’s winning goal.

Weber coach Duane Ralphs was pleased with how the team reacted to their 2–1 loss to Utah State University in Logan on Oct. 11, their only defeat of the season so far.

“We lost our form a little bit,” Ralphs said. “It’s good to get the win tonight after that game. I’m super excited that the boys were able to respond in the second half, and it’s gonna be really important for us to keep our form between now and the end of the season as we go into regionals. The guys played well. We’ve had some adversity against this Utah Tech team, and this is a really good team.

They’re definitely much improved from the first time we played them, but we are as well.”

After a scoreless first half, Weber State regrouped and “closed down the space” in midfield according to Ralphs. With this compactness, the Wildcats advanced up the pitch with a string of passes through midfield and into the wide area. Bodily raced down the right wing and put a shot on frame that was saved by the Utah Tech goalkeeper, who could only spill the ball into the path of Williams. The Weber winger made no mistake from close range, bringing the score to 1–0.

Minutes later, Marriott doubled the Wildcats’ advantage and put the result beyond a doubt. Facing away from the goal, Marriott laid the ball off to Bodily before making a run into the box and receiving the returning pass. Through on goal, Marriott skipped past the goalkeeper and finished with his left foot.

Weber State defender and captain Cooper Crabtree, a 2024 All-American nominee, stood firm at the back and ensured the purple clean sheet on the night. Though he was happy with the result, Crabtree understands their winning form is not something they can “take for granted.”

“Every team is coming for us,” Crabtree said. “We’ve got a target on our back, so we just have to keep working and showing them who Weber State really is. It’s a time to lead

by example, especially when it gets stressful or physical.”

Weber State vs. University of Utah

Just 13 hours after the Utah Tech match, Weber hosted the U at Wildcat Field and honored those who have been affected by breast cancer with a pink-out game on Oct. 18, winning 2–1 in the process.

Supporters lined the stands and observed a moment of silence at halftime in solidarity with victims and survivors of the disease. At full time, the pink-clad fans took the field and posed for a photo with both teams to raise awareness for something that transcends the world of sports.

In a warmer setting than the previous night, Weber State engaged the Utes in a physical bout that ended with a last-gasp winner from Bodily following Marriott’s second goal of the weekend.

Weber State coach Mike Genta knows how close the match was and what it will take to have success during the latter stages of the season in light of the “fantastic” feeling the win evoked.

“We just have to have more poise and patience,” Genta said. “We panicked a little and got a little too direct and it took us out of our game. But, once we settled back in, the opportunities came and we capitalized. We’re a little

banged up injury-wise, but I think we’ve made the adaptations and I like where we’re at.”

To open the scoring, Wildcat playmaker Tomas Paraizo played Marriott in behind the Utah defensive line with a pass from midfield. Marriott latched onto the delivery inside the penalty area on the right side and fired a low shot into the net with.

In the second half, Utah got their equalizer when Will Wiest made his way into the Weber State penalty area and turned in the corner kick delivery to bring the score to 1–1.

With only seconds remaining on the clock, the Wildcats found success in Bodily, who linked up with forward Cole Bailey before rifling the ball past the Utah goalkeeper and into the top corner.

Beyond the goal, it was an emotional match for Bodily due to his own familial experience with breast cancer.

“I have a Grandmother who passed from breast cancer,” Bodily said. “It’s very special to be wearing pink and to be able to get a win on a day when we support breast cancer awareness. I love this cause, and we look forward to doing more with it in the future.”

With this win, it is possible for Weber to clinch the league trophy should they defeat Brigham Young University in Provo on Oct. 24.

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EL FÚTBOL MASCULINO DE LOS WILDCATS ARRASAN EN CASA

IVANNA OLACHEA GONZALEZ Traductora

Por WILL NAUGHTON Reportero

El equipo masculino de fútbol de la Universidad de Weber State salió victorioso en su doble partido en casa, tras derrotar a la Universidad Utah Tech 2-0 el 18 de octubre y a la Universidad de Utah 2-1 la mañana siguiente.

Weber State vs. Utah Tech

Con aficionados envueltos en mantas y abrigos en el Complejo Deportivo Comunitario Spence Eccles Ogden, Weber luchó contra el frío para ganar gracias a los goles de los delanteros Jaiden Marriott y Connor Williams. El juego ofensivo del centrocampista Wildcat Corbin Bodily también resultó crucial en este partido, ya que asistió a Marriott en el gol de la victoria.

El entrenador de Weber Duane Ralphs estaba satisfecho con cómo el equipo reaccionó a su pérdida 2-1 contra la Universidad de Utah State el 11 de octubre en Logan, su única derrota de la temporada hasta ahora.

“Perdimos un poco nuestro ritmo”, dijo Ralph. “Es bueno tener la victoria esta noche después de ese juego. Estoy muy emocionado de que los chicos fueron capaces de responder en la segunda mitad y va a ser muy importante para nosotros mantener nuestro ritmo a partir de ahora y al final de la temporada a medida que avanzamos en las regionales. Los chicos jugaron bien. Hemos tenido algunas dificultades contra este equipo Utah Tech y es un muy buen equipo. Definitivamente han mejorado mucho desde la primera vez que jugamos contra ellos, pero nosotros también”.

Tras una primera mitad sin goles, Weber State se reagrupo y “cerraron el espacio” en el centro del campo, según Ralph. Con esta compacidad, los Wildcats avanzaron por el campo con una serie de pases a través del mediocampo y hacia la zona lateral. Bodily recorrió por la banda derecha y lanzó un tiro que fue salvado por el portero de Utah Tech, quien solo pudo despejar el balón hacia Williams. El extremo de Weber no falló desde corta distancia, poniendo el marcador 1-0.

Minutos después, Marriott duplicó la ventaja de los Wildcats y dejó el resultado fuera de toda duda. De espaldas a la portería, Marriott pasó el balón a Bodily antes de correr hacia el

área y recibir el pase de vuelta. En la portería, Marriott esquivó al portero y remató con su pierna izquierda.

El defensor y capitán de Weber State Cooper Crabtree, nominado al All-American 2024, se mantuvo firme en la defensa y garantizo la portería en cero del equipo morado esa noche. Aunque estaba contento con el resultado, Crabtree entiende que su racha ganadora no es algo que puedan “dar por sentado”.

“Todos los equipos vienen por nosotros”, dijo Crabtree. “Tenemos un objetivo en nuestra espalda, entonces solo podemos seguir trabajando y demostrándose quien es realmente Weber State. Es hora de dar el ejemplo, especialmente cuando se vuelve estresante o físico”.

Weber State vs. University de Utah

Solo 13 horas después del partido contra Utah Tech, Weber recibió a la U en el Wildcat Field y rindió homenaje a las personas afectadas por el cáncer de mama con un partido en el que se vistió de rosa el 18 de octubre, ganando 2-1 en el proceso.

Los aficionados llenaron las gradas y guardaron un minuto de silencio en el descanso en solidaridad con las víctimas y los supervivientes de la enfermedad. Al final del partido, los aficionados vestidos de rosa saltaron al campo y posaron para una foto con ambos equipos con el fin de despertar conciencia sobre algo que trasciende el mundo del deporte.

En un ambiente más cálido que la noche previa, Weber State se enfrentó a los Utes en un combate físico que terminó en un suspiro victorioso de Bodily siguiendo el segundo gol de Marriott del fin de semana.

El entrenador de Weber State Mike Genta sabe lo reñido que estuvo el partido y lo que se necesita para tener éxito en las últimas etapas de la temporada a la luz de la “fantástica” sensación que provocó la victoria.

“Solo tenemos que tener más aplomo y paciencia”, dijo Genta. “Nos entró un poco de pánico y nos volvimos demasiado directos, lo que nos sacó de nuestro juego. Pero, una vez nos recuperamos, las oportunidades surgieron y las aprovechamos. Estamos un poco tocados por las lesiones, pero creo que nos adoptamos y me gusta donde estamos”.

Para abrir el marcador, el creador de los juegos Wildcat Tomas Paraizo habilitó a Marriott detrás de la línea defensiva de Utah con un pase desde el centro del campo. Marriott se aferró al pase dentro del área penal por el

lado derecho y disparó un tiro raso que entró en la portería.

En la segunda mitad, Utah consiguió su igualador cuando Will Wiest abrió su camino hacia el área penal de Weber State y convirtió el saque de esquina para poner el marcador 1-1.

Con solo unos segundos restantes en el reloj, los Wildcats tuvieron éxito en Bodily, quien se combinó con el delantero Cole Bailey antes de disparar el balón por encima del portero de Utah y meterlo por la esquina.

Más allá del gol, fue un partido emotivo

para Bodily debido a su propia experiencia con el cáncer de mama.

“Tengo una abuela que falleció de cáncer de mama”, dijo Bodily. “Es muy especial estar usando rosa y ser capaz de conseguir una victoria en un día que apoyamos la conciencia sobre el cáncer de mama. Amo esta causa y esperamos poder hacer más con él en el futuro”.

Con esta victoria, es posible que Weber obtenga el trofeo de la liga si derrota a la Universidad de Brigham Young en Provo el 24 de octubre.

WILDCAT HOCKEY SHARPENS THEIR CLAWS WITH RECENT

By BRAYSON BROWN Asst. Editor

Weber State University’s men’s hockey team sprang into a three-game weekend against the University of Colorado, the University of Wyoming, and then Metropolitan State University of Denver.

The Wildcats opened up the weekend with a high-powered matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buffaloes had only lost one match all season, coming into the game against Weber State. The Wildcats have been on a tear all season, starting 9–0.

Ninety-two seconds into the game, forward and captain Kevin Norwood opened up the scoring to take a 1–0 lead. The first period was dominated by Weber as they then added one more goal from Makar Klochkov to close out period number one with a 2–0 lead.

In the second period, Colorado bashed their way back into the game. Connor Smithburger added his name to the scoring sheet first, which was then answered by Weber’s Simon Verschuere. Colorado’s David Luvkis scored two goals of his own to tie the game up with three and a half minutes left in the second period. It took the Wildcats 28 seconds to seize the lead again, with Klochkov answering the call and seizing the spotlight to lead 4–3 after

two periods.

Weber State reestablished its dominance in the third period. The team scored three goals and held the Buffaloes to zero. Goalie Trey Hirschfield put in a shift to keep the Buffs off the scoresheet, allowing the Wildcats to extend their lead and win the game 7–3.

“We have a great balance in our lineup right now from goaltending out … we are getting contributions up and down the lineup. When you are on a streak like this, guys are feeling pretty good and there is a lot of confidence in the room right now, and confidence is a big thing in this game, and these guys have it right now,” Coach Yosh Ryujin said.

Weber then faced the University of Wyoming, but the Cowboys caught the Wildcats at a bad time. Weber stayed sizzling hot from the night before and knocked in seven goals yet again. Kevin Norwood obtained a hat trick in the game, which is when a player scores three goals in one game, and Weber went on to win 7–1.

Then came the match against Metro State Denver. Weber played a tough game and came out scoring three, allowing MSD to score zero goals to obtain a 3–0 lead and move the record on the season to 12–0.

Weber will travel to Logan to face off against Utah State University on Oct. 24.

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EL HOCKEY DE LOS WILDCATS AFILA SUS GARRAS CON SUS VICTORIAS RECIENTES

Traducido por DAVID ROMAN AROS

Co-Editor

Por BRAYSON BROWN

Editor Asitente

El equipo masculino de hockey de la Universidad Estatal de Weber se lanzó a un fin de semana de tres partidos contra la Universidad de Colorado, la Universidad de Wyoming y, por último, la Universidad Estatal Metropolitana de Denver.

Los Wildcats comenzaron el fin de semana con un partido de alto nivel contra los Colorado Buffaloes. Los Buffaloes solo habían perdido un partido en toda la temporada, antes de enfrentarse a Weber State. Los Wildcats han estado imparables toda la temporada, con un

inicio de 9–0.

A los noventa y dos segundos del partido, el delantero y capitán Kevin Norwood abrió el marcador para poner una ventaja de 1–0. El primer periodo estuvo dominado por Weber, que añadió un gol más de Makar Klochkov para cerrar el primer periodo con una ventaja de 2-0.

En el segundo periodo, Colorado se reincorporó al partido. Connor Smithburger fue el primero en anotar, a lo que respondió Simon Verschuere, de Weber. David Luvkis, de Colorado, marcó dos goles para empatar el partido a tres minutos y medio del final del segundo periodo. Los Wildcats tardaron 28 segundos en recuperar la ventaja, con Klochkov respondiendo a la llamada y acaparando el protago-

nismo para poner el marcador a 4-3 tras dos periodos.

Weber State reafirmó su dominio en el tercer periodo. El equipo anotó tres goles y mantuvo a cero a los Buffaloes. El portero Trey Hirschfield se empleó a fondo para mantener a los Buffs fuera del marcador, lo que permitió a los Wildcats ampliar su ventaja y ganar el partido por 7–3.

“Ahora mismo tenemos un gran equilibrio en nuestra alineación, desde la portería hasta el resto del equipo... todos los jugadores están contribuyendo. Cuando se está en una racha como esta, los chicos se sienten muy bien y hay mucha confianza en el vestuario, y la confianza es muy importante en este deporte, y estos chicos la tienen ahora mismo”, dijo el

entrenador Yosh Ryujin.

A continuación, Weber se enfrentó a la Universidad de Wyoming, pero los Cowboys pillaron a los Wildcats en un mal momento. Weber siguió con su racha de la noche anterior y volvió a marcar siete goles. Kevin Norwood consiguió un hat trick en el partido, es decir, cuando un jugador marca tres goles en un partido, y Weber ganó por 7–1.

Luego llegó el partido contra Metro State Denver. Weber jugó un partido difícil y terminó con tres goles, permitiendo que MSD no haya marcado ningún gol, lo que le dio una ventaja de 3-0 y llevó el récord de la temporada a 12-0.

Weber viajará a Logan para enfrentarse a la Universidad Estatal de Utah el 24 de octubre.

ARRIBA A LA IZQUIERDA: Jugadores son derribados entre ellos para obtener el disco

ABAJO A LA IZQUIERDA: Jugadores de la Universidad de Wyoming corren hacia la acción

DERECHA: Jugadores colapsan contra otros persiguiendo el disco.

SPARKING IMAGINATION: WEBER’S WASATCH WRITERS CENTER

By SKYLAR WOLFE Reporter

In an era filled with instant information, short form content and rapid communication, Weber State University’s Wasatch Writers Center creates a slow-paced community, showcasing the relevance of literature today.

Abraham Smith, an associate professor of English and co-director of creative writing at Weber said, “We create community on campus and off campus in our many kinds of programming. That’s one thing in a digital time when we feel connected, but simultaneously disconnected, for people to come together, feel a little awkward and nervous, but bond over stories, and bond over rhythms, and bond over images.”

Smith reiterates the goal of the Wasatch Writers Center’s community is to help students get involved and connected.

“If you’re feeling lonely, disconnected and somehow isolated in this digitally driven world, just understand the community happens because each one of us participates in it and helps to make it happen,” Smith said.

Through many programs and events, the Writers Center helps create bonds in the Weber community.

Smith said, “Our students, our graduate students and our faculty go into the schools and share the good news of the creative life with local students around the area.”

Technology and literature should not be seen as contradictory. They can be very powerful tools when used together. Smith said, “There’s really not some broad gulf between the digital world … and a slow read.”

Kyra Hudson, a senior instructor of English at Weber said, “There’s so much creativity out there now. You know, flash fiction, online book groups. You can find all those resources online, poetry, chat books, all that stuff. So the two go hand in hand.”

Literature can utilize technology to help it reach new audiences, but it can also inspire online creations.

“People who are doing the things that you love inside of the digital world are not just creating that out of thin air. They’ve been moved by something they’ve read, they’ve been moved by something they’ve heard. They’ve been moved and then go on to move you,” Smith said.

Literature is influential in all cultures and

can bridge differences because of the shared stories and empathy that literature creates.

“We engage in what community helps us toward: finding common ground, which is something that we all yearn for more of in our world,” Smith said.

Hudson said, “I think that archetypal, the idea that we basically share a lot of cultural similarities. The fairy tales, folk tales, and a lot of the myths that we tell are very much the same, and yet different culturally. So it’s a great way to connect.”

Reading and listening to literature can inspire imagination in anyone according to Smith.

“Coming out to one of our events or stopping by the open mic, when you hear people wield their imagination before your very eyes and ears, it changes you,” Smith said.

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DESPERTANDO LA IMAGINACIÓN: EL CENTRO DE ESCRITURA DE WEBER EN WASATCH

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En una era llena de información instantánea, contenido breve y comunicación rápida, el Wasatch Writers Center de la Universidad de Weber State crea una comunidad de se unan a través de las historias, los ritmos y las imágenes”.

Smith reiteró que el objetivo de la comunidad del Wasatch Writers Center es ayudar a los estudiantes a involucrarse y sentirse conectados.

“Si te sientes solo, desconectado o aislado en este mundo impulsado por lo digital, entiende que la comunidad existe porque cada uno de nosotros participa en ella y ayuda a que suceda”, dijo Smith.

A través de numerosos programas y eventos, el Writers Center ayuda a crear lazos den-

Smith dijo “Nuestros estudiantes, nuestros posgraduados y nuestro profesorado van a las escuelas y comparten las buenas noticias de la vida creativa con los estudiantes locales de

La tecnología y la literatura no deben verse como elementos opuestos. Pueden ser herra-

mientas muy poderosas cuando se usan juntas. Smith dijo, “No existe realmente una gran brecha entre el mundo digital… y una lectura pausada”.

Kyra Hudson, instructora sénior de inglés en Weber, añadió, “Hay tanta creatividad allá afuera hoy en día. Sabes, la microficción, los clubes de lectura en línea… puedes encontrar todos esos recursos en internet: poesía, chapbooks, todo eso. Así que ambos van de la mano”.

La literatura puede utilizar la tecnología para llegar a nuevas audiencias, pero también puede inspirar creaciones en línea.

“Las personas que hacen las cosas que amas dentro del mundo digital no las crean de la nada. Han sido conmovidas por algo que leyeron, por algo que escucharon. Se han sentido inspiradas y luego te inspiran a ti”, dijo Smith.

La literatura tiene una gran influencia en todas las culturas y puede tender puentes entre

las diferencias gracias a las historias compartidas y la empatía que genera.

“Participamos en aquello hacia lo que la comunidad nos impulsa: encontrar un terreno común, algo que todos anhelamos más en nuestro mundo”, dijo Smith.

Hudson dijo “Creo que, de forma arquetípica, compartimos muchas similitudes culturales. Los cuentos de hadas, las leyendas y muchos de los mitos que contamos son muy parecidos, aunque varían según la cultura. Es una gran forma de conectar”.

Leer y escuchar literatura puede inspirar la imaginación en cualquiera, según Smith.

“Salir a uno de nuestros eventos o pasar por el micrófono abierto, cuando ves y escuchas a las personas usar su imaginación ante tus ojos y oídos te cambia”, dijo Smith.

Utensilios de escritura y otros medios proveídos en las mesas dentro del centro de escritura.

By JARED MITCHELL Editor

RECENT NO KINGS PROTEST IN WASHINGTON D.C.

On Oct. 18, protesters gathered near the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C. The protest was one of many nationwide protests taking place under the name “No Kings.”

The protesters crowded around the stage set up on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 3rd Street where community leaders and politicians were set to speak to the crowd. Protestors carried decorative signs with protest slogans that had varying political messages.

Participants ranged from young to old. Many protesters wore regular clothes but some chose to wear costumes or bright blowup suits.

The speakers included Sen. Bernie Sanders, Mehdi Hassan and Bill Nye, among others. Speeches gave a variety of critiques of the Trump administration and other Republican policies including immigration, the federal government shutdown and funding cuts.

“As a result of Trump’s big, beautiful, disgraceful bill, which made massive cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, 15 million low-income and working class Americans are going to lose the health care they desperately need,” Sanders said. “Studies suggest that when you throw those 15 million people off of the health care they presently have, 50,000 of them will die unnecessarily every single year.”

Hegh Meredith, a protester at the rally, also said that President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the various funding cuts inside was an important issue for him.

“It’s absurd that we are living in an age where we have this much wealth, this much resources, this much technological advancement and we’re just cutting all of our social services just so we can help grow the riches’ stockpile of wealth,” Meredith said.

Sanders’ speech also carried criticism for the billionaire class with the senator delivering direct criticism towards Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos. His critiques towards the billionaires focused on their funding of President Trump’s campaign efforts in 2024 and on their wealth.

“I’m talking about the insanity of one person, Mr. Musk, owning more wealth than the bottom 52% of American houses,” Sanders said. “I’m talking about the richest people in America becoming much, much richer while 60% of our people live paycheck to paycheck,

struggling every day to pay their rent and mortgages, pay for childcare and education, pay for their healthcare and prescription drugs, afford decent quality food for their kids, and maybe, just maybe, put aside a few bucks for their retirement.”

The range of political beliefs was broad among the protesters but most participants at the rally self-identified as politically left according to a poll done by Axios during the protest. Dieter Lehmann Morales, a representative for Metro D.C. Democratic Socialists of America, said that it’s important to stand together with a broader coalition.

“It’s important as a socialist that we stand in solidarity with the broader liberal left coalition, not just in DC, but in this country as we try to approach this moment strategically,” Morales said.

Christina Montero, a Republican protester, joined the coalition when she attended the No Kings Day protest. Montero said she’s found herself voting for Democrats more often despite identifying as a Republican.

She said one of her biggest issues pushing her to vote blue was the current immigration policies held by the Trump administration. Montero’s choice to vote for members of the Democratic party is fueled by what she sees as harm to other people.

“Looking at immigrants and just our children and their futures, and those who are sick like children with autism and ADHD, things like that. I just can’t ignore that as a Republican moderate,” Montero said. “I’m always going to lean left, until things get back right.”

Speaker of the house Mike Johnson called the No Kings protest “Hate America rallies,” attendees and speakers disagreed.

“Mike Johnson, the Republican Speaker of the House, called these rallies ‘Hate America’ events,” Sanders said. “Boy does he have it wrong. Millions of Americans are coming out today not because they hate America; we’re here because we love America.”

Some attendees were there to express frustration with the Democratic party as well. Sonja Bear said that her party could be doing more to push back against the Republican party.

“I am Democrat 100%, but they need to start being more active and not allowing the Republicans to run over them,” Bear said. “Even though they’re a small voice, one voice can make a change. Come on Democrats, you have to fight back.”

The protest was not just to express concerns

or voice dissent, it was also for a call to action from the speakers and attendees. The call to vote. Morales said that his Democratic Socialists of America chapter performs advocacy to help activate voters towards their policy priorities.

William Taft, a voting rights advocate and protester at Washington D.C.’s No Kings rally, said that standing up for your community is how you declare your personal independence. Taft’s history for community advocacy goes back to his young adult years, when he marched in a protest led by Dr. Martin Luther

King Jr. Taft said that young people are taking their vote for granted and don’t respect their civil liberties.

“We take it for granted in America. This generation has got to stop doing that,” Taft said. “Honor that vote because you are the future. You are America.”

A protestor dressed as ‘Animal’ from ‘The Muppets’ holds up a protest sign at the No Kings Day Protest.

PRESERVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE: LANDMARKS OF OGDEN

By AISHA RUCKER Reporter

Ogden is home to many historical landmarks and buildings, and the group behind it all is the Landmark Commission. “Create places people love by embracing the past, gilding the present and envisioning the future,” is the mission statement for the Landmarks Commission.

Starting in the 1980s, nine members of the committee decided the guidelines, criteria and planning of preservation in the city. The mayor and the city councils appoint them to help with any additions, changes or even recommendations for any new buildings.

“Creating the Landmark Commission was a way of promoting historic preservation. It’s a way of making us eligible as a certified government for historic preservation,” said Barton Briarly, planning director for Ogden City, “it gives us some access to some grants. I think groups of local citizens were interested

in historic preservation.”

Other than simply being nominated, for a building to become a landmark it has to be at least 50 years old, associated with an important event or person or has to be associated with a specific architectural style, craftsmanship and or neighborhood significance. Each building or street has its own criteria to meet.

Some of the buildings labeled as landmarks make up the Historic District, Jefferson District, 25th Street and the Eccles Art Center.

“For a historic district, it says that it’s a group of structures or buildings or sites which provide the area with a sense of uniqueness, areas with a major historical focal point or points within the area, relatively dense grouping of historic resources, and defineable by manmade and/or natural boundaries,” said Alyssa Girardeau, planning director for the Landmark Commission.

The application to name a building or structure as a landmark can be made by a person,

a group or an association. With this process, it goes to the Landmarks Commission, gets forward recommendations to the city council and then a meeting is held to decide whether or not the structure is approved as a landmark.

“(25th Street) was a rough, tumble part of town. Once that railroads stopped running passenger trains in the ‘60s and ‘70s, it became a place people didn’t want to be, and then in the ‘90s you had a couple of businesses … that were the first two that went back down onto 25th Street and helped spearhead the movement to turn it into what it is today,” said Sarah Langson, one of the Committee Chairs for Landmarks.

Though it may seem easy to get a building to be a landmark, there can also be some struggle when it comes to construction and keeping the building from being torn down. “It happens now and then, but you’ve got something that a lot of times it’s just costly, a

lot of my retrofitting, and get it to be able to use for modern use. You’ll have property owners that just want it, tear down,” Briarly said.

The community has been a real key factor in helping landmarks stay and not being torn down. With protests and petitions being put up, many of the buildings in downtown have been able to live another day.

“I love that the community is so connected to its history,” Langson said. “Everyone who’s lived in Ogden for a long period of time has a connection with the Union Station, with Egyptian Theater, even Ogden High. Even if you didn’t go to Ogden High, you still drove past it and were like, ‘That’s a really cool high school.’ There are others in this city that I think need to be on the registry that I think have an important place in Ogden’s history and need to be preserved so that they’re not torn down, so that we can still save that.”

By HENRY CRAIG Reporter

K9 Search

On Oct. 7, officers patrolling the Dee Events Center parking lot encountered two individuals parked. They were in separate vehicles, with one individual sitting in the back seat of their car. The individuals acted odd so officers called for a K9 unit to sniff. If the dog gets a positive alert, it gives officers probable cause to search the vehicles. The dog was alerted to a smell in one of the vehicles, but after a search was conducted nothing illegal was found.

Increased Patrols at University Village

On Oct. 7, officers patrolling University Village encountered an individual in a nearby Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint church parking lot. With a recent uptick of bike theft within the area officers made contact with the individual to ask for their ID and after a background check the individual was free to go.

Pedestrian Crossing Sign

On Oct. 8, a pedestrian crossing sign was found damaged and lying in the road near

the A6 parking lot. Officers moved the sign out of the way and stood it back up. The case was then closed.

Hypodermic Needles

On Oct. 11, officers found a bike chained to a tree near the Weber County Ice Sheet. There have been numerous issues with homeless encampments within the area, so officers investigated further. They found evidence of homeless people moving back into the area, including hypodermic needles, which were collected.

Football Accident

On Oct. 12, officers received a complaint over the phone that an individual had been hit by a football during a game. The incident was concluded not to have been intentional, so no criminal act was committed. The individual who lodged the complaint was referred to the proper authorities to handle the situation.

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Busqueda K9

El 7 de octubre oficiales patrullando el estacionamiento del Dee Events Center encontraron a dos individuos estacionados. Ellos estaban en vehículos separados y un individuo estaba sentado en el asiento trasero del carro. Los individuos actuaron de manera extraña entonces los oficiales llamaron a una unidad K9 para ser olfateados. Si el perro olfatea algo

le da a los oficiales una probable causa para investigar los vehículos. El perro estaba alerta por un olor en uno de los vehículos, pero después de que una búsqueda se llevó a cabo nada ilegal fue encontrado.

Aumento de Patrullas en la University Village

El 7 de octubre oficiales patrullando University Village encontraron a un individuo en el estacionamiento de una iglesia LDS. Los oficiales hicieron contacto con el individuo para preguntar por su ID y después de una verificación de antecedentes el individuo fue libre de irse. Esto ocurrió después de un incremento en robos de bicicletas en el área alrededor de Uni-

versity Village, resultando en un aumento de patrullas.

Señalamiento de Paso Peatonal

El 8 de octubre un señalamiento de paso peatonal fue encontrado dañado y tirado en la carretera cerca del estacionamiento A6. Los oficiales movieron el señalamiento fuera del camino y lo volvieron a colocar en su lugar. El caso fue luego cerrado.

Agujas Hipodermicas

Accidente de Futbol

El 12 de octubre oficiales recibieron una queja por teléfono acerca de una madre que había sido golpeada por un balón durante un partido. El incidente concluyó porque no había sido intencionado entonces no se cometió ningún acto delictivo. El individuo que presentó la queja fue remitido con las autoridades competentes para que manejaran la situación.

El 11 de octubre oficiales encontraron una bicicleta encadenada en un árbol cerca de The Ice Sheet. Han habido numerosos problemas con campamentos de personas sin hogar en el área entonces los oficiales investigaron más a fondo. Ellos encontraron evidencia de personas sin hogar moverse de nuevo en el área, incluyendo agujas hipodérmicas, las cuales fueron confiscadas.

SENATE MEETING

By KYLE GREENAWALT Reporter

Meeting Notes:

The meeting began with a discussion and presentation about statistics concerning student attendance and financial aid, as well as new students that were enrolled this semester.

After the numbers were discussed, there were early renderings shown for the new Wildcat Crossing student housing that will be put in where the practice fields are across from the bus station west of the Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center.

The student housing will hold approximately 500 beds and is expected to break ground in November. It is projected to finish in fall of 2027 or 2028. There will also be basketball courts and other fields incorporated into a public area of the housing.

Sports:

The topic of upcoming sporting events, such as the football and soccer game that will be played on Oct. 25, came up during the meeting. There was also mention of Weber’s, currently undefeated, hockey team with a record of 12 wins to 0 losses.

Events:

There was feedback given about the recent dance from students in attendance and requests for more dances to be put on.

Discussion of another dance to be put on in the spring be-

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gan during the meeting but no final plans were made.

A Halloween event being put on during Halloween for everyone who wished to attend was also mentioned, the event will begin at 11 a.m. and continue till 1 p.m. consisting of soup and bread bowls as well as tables from different departments with interactive games and prizes.

There will also be a contest for best costume as well as best group costume, after 1 p.m. There will be movies shown in Shepherd Union for those who wish to participate.

For students in student housing there will also be another costume fall party with events that include tarot card reading and drinks for students.

Budget:

The main discussion regarding budget was about KWCR who had requested a specific amount of funding to help with an upcoming trip to a conference that universities around the country are going to attend.

The conference concerns efforts that other universities are making to reach out through low power FM radio to recruit new students.

The club had requested an amount that was motioned to be amended for concerns that it would take too much of the budget. Senators expressed opinions saying they wished for funding to go more towards events that incorporate more students rather than a select group of students.

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Others voiced concerns that this would be the first club that they wouldn’t give the full amount of money to and the fairness of the act.

The original amount requested was $2,700 but after discussion and vote it was amended down to $2,000.

If clubs or organizations at Weber State University wish to look for additional funding or would like to request financial aid for events there is the opportunity to attend the senate meetings and ask for funding from the senate.