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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: NEW YEAR, NEW LOGO

By NELLY HERNANDEZ TEJADA Editor-in-Chief

Just in time for the new school year, The Signpost decided to change its logo. The decision was made by multiple members of the staff and has been made a reality thanks to Star Neil, a former Graphics Editor.

The change of colors allows us to be more aligned with the signature Weber State University colors. The writing includes various fonts and has the Stewart Bell Tower, a key identifying factor for our school, to replace the “i” in “Signpost.” This logo brings together old and new elements of The Signpost logos.

Weber State’s student body is comprised of students of all backgrounds, ages, majors and more. The school can become a key part in changing and promoting growth for its students. Change is not easy; that is a given. The Signpost is changing and growing alongside its stu-

dent body, and we are proud to be able to relate to what many incoming students may feel. We aim to engage readers with our content, especially that which relates to themselves and their community.

Whether it’s your first year at Weber State or you’re a returning student, know that there is a place for you. Getting involved on campus is a great way to build connections with new people, find opportunities and find your own calling. Things like this are what allow Weber State to become more like home.

Welcome to Weber State!

Star Neil holds a framed copy of “The Signpost: Navigating Student Finances” for which she earned a national Mark of Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalists in 2024.

LETRA DEL EDITOR: NUEVO AÑO, NUEVO LOGO

Por NELLY HERNANDEZ TEJADA

Traductor

Por NELLY HERNANDEZ TEJADA

Editor jefe

Justo a tiempo para el nuevo año escolar, The Signpost decidió cambiar su logo. Esta decisión fue hecha por algunos miembros del equipo y fue hecho realidad por Star Neil, una antigua Editora de Gráficos.

El cambio de colores se alinea con los colores distintos de la Universidad de Weber State. Las letras tienen diferentes fuentes y tiene el Stewart Bell Tower, un factor identificador para nuestra escuela, que reemplazó el “i” en “Signpost”. Este logo combina nuevos y antiguos elementos de varios de los The Signpost logos.

El cuerpo estudiantil tiene estudiantes de antecedentes, edades, especializaciones y más. La universidad puede convertir se en una parte crucial en cambiar y promover crecimiento para sus estudiantes.

El cambio no es fácil; es un hecho. The Signpost está cam-

biando y creciendo con el cuerpo estudiantil, y estamos orgullosos de poder sentirnos cerca de los estudiantes nuevos. Queremos que la audiencia se sienta atraída por lo que escribimos, sobre todo si se trata de algo que tiene que ver con ellos y su comunidad.

Si es tu primer año en Weber State o eres un estudiante que está regresando, se que hay un lugar para ti. Involucrarse en campus es una gran forma de conectarse con más personas, obtener oportunidades y encontrar tu vocación. Cosas así son las que hacen a Weber State sentirse más a hogar.

¡Bienvenidos a Weber State!

Weber State University’s current Editor-in-Chief for The Signpost, Nelly Hernandez.

By JARED MITCHELL Editor

WEBER STATE PRIDE: COMMUNITY, TRADITIONS AND SUPPORT

For many students, feeling connected to their university goes beyond school spirit; it can influence academic success. One organization that works to build Weber pride among current students and alumni is the Weber State University Alumni Association.

“We want to make sure that people feel like they’re a Wildcat,” said Cassidy Miller, the marketing coordinator for the Alumni Association. “Whether they’ve attended the university, whether for a short time or for a long time and graduated, or if they just bleed purple by being a part of the Ogden community and witnessing Weber State from afar.”

The Alumni Association holds events all throughout the year geared towards Weber State graduates, current students and the larger Ogden community as a whole. The as-

sociation also provides a list of 50 traditions for Weber students to complete during their time at the university.

The list of traditions can be found on their website or on the “WSU Tradition Keeper” app. Some traditions are geared towards developing pride in the university, such as tradition number three: taking your picture with the “Flaming W” rock.

Other traditions encourage community involvement, such as tradition number 17: volunteer in your community. Several traditions can also help students along their college journey, including tradition number 35, which calls for meeting with an advisor or mentor.

The traditions aren’t limited to current Weber State students.

“We encourage students as well as alumni, faculty and staff and community members to complete wildcat traditions,” Miller said. “To help them engage with the

university, to feel like they’re connected with Weber.”

In total, there are 50 traditions to complete. For every five completed traditions up to 25, participants will earn prizes. The first prize is a pair of tradition keeper socks, the second is a Weber State licence plate, the third is a dry bag for outdoor activities, the fourth is a WSU puzzle and the final prize is a traditions keeper stole for graduation.

The traditions can provide activities for students, but their main purpose is to develop pride in Weber State among its students, staff and community members.

“I definitely think it’s important for students to have pride in their university,” Miller said. “Not only does it make them more interested in attending school, I think it also is an influence in how well they do in school.”

When students feel disconnected from their university community, it can contribute

to mental health struggles that impact their educational performance.

“Students struggling with loneliness, disconnection, anxiety, depression will also show a correlation of difficulty with academics,” said April Wood, a licensed therapist at Weber’s counseling and psychological services center.

Wood said that students can struggle to know where to start to find connections and a sense of belonging on campus, and clubs and organizations are a great place for students to start.

“We have a Magic: The Gathering group on campus. There’s like Esports on campus. Most of the different academic colleges will have groups related to their major. Like, botany club is hopping,” Wood said. “You can go meet a buddy at a Zumba class. Like, there’s always something going on on campus.”

For some students, getting involved in a

club or organization is not easy.

“We’re asking a lot of people to put themselves out there. That’s easier for some than others, but I think you really have to be brave and take the first step,” Wood said.

Wood said that a great option for students looking for a way to get started without fully committing to a club is by attending a service project organized by the Center for Community Engaged Learning.

While taking that first step may be challenging for some students, finding a community on campus can make the transition to Weber State easier.

“I remember my freshman year, and I came from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I was starting in a whole new state and a whole new culture, and truly, it was a really scary experience,” said Mia Foster, student body president of Weber State University Student Association.

Foster found her community at Weber State by attending sporting events on campus.

“I remember I went to my first event my freshman year, and I met my amazing friends who got me involved with WSUSA,” Foster said. “I’ve met so many amazing friends. I have been able to do experiences that I never believed I would be able to do. As a first-generation college student, it has made me fulfill my passions with college.”

Not only did her involvement in campus events help her find a community and estab-

lish a sense of belonging at the university, but it also helped her figure out her path in life.

“It really has transformed my experience and transformed my experience to different realms of what I want to do with my life,” Foster said. “I was a marketing major at first, and I switched over to political science because I found such a huge level of pride in just that realm.”

Foster said that in order to gain pride in your school, you need to take the first step and put yourself out of your comfort zone.

“It takes a lot of courage to go and do something, especially if you’re new,” Foster said. “So take your time, try new things and learn about how you can have an impact here at Weber State and leave your legacy.”

Foster said that students have already taken the biggest step forward by attending university, and they need to keep that momentum going.

“You got this. You got four years here. Keep it up, find things you love and make this the best experience possible for yourself,” Foster said.

For students looking to get involved and build school pride, the annual Block Party could provide them with that opportunity. The 2025 Block Party will take place on Aug. 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature booths from clubs, organizations and other activities.

Una nueva estatua puede ser encontrada en el patio, cerca de la torre del reloj.

ORGULLO DE WEBER STATE: COMUNIDAD, TRADICIONES Y SOPORTE

Por

VICTORIA HERNANDEZ Traductor

Por

JARED MITCHELL Editor

Para muchos estudiantes, sentirse conectado a su universidad va más allá del espíritu escolar; puede influir en su éxito académico. Una organización que trabaja en fomentar el orgullo por Weber entre los estudiantes actuales y antiguos alumnos es la Asociación de Antiguos Alumnos de la Universidad de Weber State.

“Queremos asegurarnos que las personas

sientan que son un Wildcat”, dijo Cassidy Miller, la coordinadora de marketing para la Asociación de Alumnos Antiguos. “Ya sea si atienden a la universidad, si han estado por poco o mucho tiempo y/o graduado, o si solo destilan pasión por ser parte de la comunidad de Ogden y contemplan Weber State desde la distancia”.

La Asociación de Alumnos Antiguos alberga eventos durante todo el año dirigidos a los graduados de la Universidad de Weber State, a los estudiantes actuales y a la comunidad de Ogden en general. La asociación también proporciona una lista de 50 tradiciones que los estudiantes de Weber deben completar

durante su estancia en la universidad.

La lista de tradiciones pueden conseguirse en su página web ó en la app “WSU Tradition Keep”. Algunas de las tradiciones están hechas hacia el desarrollo del orgullo en la universidad, como la tradición número 3: tomarse una foto con la roca “W ardiente”.

Otras tradiciones animan a la comunidad para que participen, como la tradición número 17: haz voluntariado en tu comunidad. Varias tradiciones también ayudan a los estudiantes con su carrera universitaria, incluyendo la tradición número 35, que llama para una reunión con un consejero o mentor.

Las tradiciones no son limitadas para los estudiantes actuales de Weber State. “Nosotros animamos a los estudiantes actuales como también a los estudiantes antiguos, facultad, personal y miembros de la comunidad a completar las tradiciones wildcat”, dijo Miller. “Para ayudarlos a involucrarse con la universidad, a sentirse conectados con Weber”.

En total, hay 50 tradiciones que completar. Por cada cinco tradiciones completadas, hasta un máximo de 25, los participantes ganarán premios. El primer premio es un par de calcetines “guardianes de la tradición”, el segundo es una matrícula de Weber State, el tercero es una bolsa impermeable para actividades

al aire libre, el cuarto es un rompecabezas de WSU y el último premio es una estola “guardiana de la tradición” para la graduación.

Las tradiciones pueden proporcionar actividades para los estudiantes, pero su objetivo principal es fomentar el orgullo por la Universidad Estatal de Weber entre sus estudiantes, personal y miembros de la comunidad.

“Sin duda, creo que es importante que los estudiantes se sientan orgullosos de su universidad”, afirmó Miller. “No solo les hace estar más interesados en asistir a clase, sino que también influye en su rendimiento académico”.

Cuando los estudiantes se sienten desconectados de la comunidad universitaria, esto puede contribuir a problemas con su salud mental que afectan su rendimiento educativo.

“Estudiantes con problemas de soledad, desconección, ansiedad, depresión también pueden enseñar una correlación entre la dificultad académica y el rendimiento académico”, afirmó April Wood, terapeuta titulada del centro de asesoramiento y servicios psicológicos de Weber.

Wood señaló que los estudiantes pueden tener dificultades para saber por dónde empezar a buscar conexiones y un sentido de pertenencia en el campus, y que los clubes y organizaciones son un excelente punto de partida para ellos.

“Tenemos un grupo de Magic: The Gathering en el campus. También hay Esports. La mayoría de las facultades tienen grupos relacionados con su especialidad. Por ejemplo, el club de botánica está en auge”, dijo Wood. “Puedes conocer a un amigo en una clase de Zumba. Siempre hay algo que hacer en el campus”.

Para algunos estudiantes, participar en un club u organización no es fácil.

“Le estamos preguntando a muchas personas que salgan de su zona de confort. Es más fácil para unos que otros, pero pienso que tienes que ser valiente y tomar el primer paso”, dijo Wood.

Wood dijo que es una buena opción para los estudiantes buscar una forma de empezar sin comprometerse por completo con un club es participar en un proyecto de servicio organizado por el Centro de Aprendizaje Comunitario.

Aunque dar ese primer paso puede resultar difícil para algunos estudiantes, encontrar una comunidad en el campus puede facilitar la transición a la Universidad de Weber State. Foster encontró su comunidad en la Universidad de Weber State asistiendo a eventos deportivos en el campus.

“Recuerdo que fui a mi primer evento en mi primer año y conocí a mis increíbles

amigos, que me involucraron en la WSUSA”, dijo Foster. “He conocido a muchos amigos increíbles. He podido vivir experiencias que nunca creí que podría vivir. Como estudiante universitaria de primera generación, me ha permitido cumplir mis pasiones en la universidad”.

Su participación en los eventos del campus no solo le ayudó a encontrar a una comunidad y a establecer un sentido de comunidad y a establecer un sentido de pertenencia a la universidad, sino que también le ayudó a descubrir su camino en la vida.

“Realmente ha transformado mi experiencia y la ha llevado a diferentes ámbitos de lo que quiero hacer con mi vida”, dijo Foster. “Al principio estudiaba marketing, pero me cambié a ciencias políticas porque sentí un gran orgullo por ese ámbito”.

Foster dijo que para sentir orgullo por tu universidad, debes dar el primer paso y salir de tu zona de confort.

“Se necesita mucho valor para ir y hacer algo, especialmente si eres nuevo”, dijo Foster. “Así que tómate tu tiempo, prueba cosas nuevas y aprende cómo puedes tener un impacto aquí en Weber State y dejar tu legado”.

Foster dijo que los estudiantes ya han dado el mayor paso adelante al asistir a la universidad, y que deben mantener ese impulso.

“Tu puedes. Tienes cuatro años aquí. Sigue así, encuentra cosas que te gusten y haz que esta sea la mejor experiencia posible para ti”, dijo Foster.

Para los estudiantes que deseen participar y fomentar el orgullo por la escuela, la fiesta anual Block Party podría brindarles esa oportunidad. La Block Party 2025 se celebrará el 29 de agosto, de 8:00 a 2:00, y contará con puestos de clubes, organizaciones y otras actividades.

By HANNAH RICHARDS Reporter

JOIN THE COMMUNITY: THINGS TO DO ON 25TH

As the fall semester is approaching, students can connect with their Ogden community by participating in local events and activities that are located near campus. One of the most well-known places in Ogden is Historic 25th Street.

25th Street offers a range of activities from its culturally diverse restaurants to creative art hubs. It’s also a popular venue for local events such as the Ogden Farmer’s Market and the annual Ogden Twilight Concert Series in the Ogden Amphitheater seated right next door.

The farmer’s market on 25th Street can

“It gives the opportunity for people to engage and find new areas that they can connect in and build community through,” said Reide Thompson, executive director of the Ogden Downtown Alliance.

The Ogden Farmer’s Market is held year round on 25th Street, outside for the summer and fall seasons and is moved inside the Union Station for the winter season.

“We’re in a world where we’re very focused on our phones, and we’re disconnected and disenfranchised. People don’t know how to make friends and build relationships the same way because the world shifted, and the pandemic shifted things,” Thompson said.

“I think that’s one of the things that I see at these community events. It just reminds you

another opportunity for new students to engage with the creativity of local artists in Ogden. The Monarch is a creative hub that offers art studio rentals, live music events and art installations.

“For freshmen looking to get a feel for the city’s culture and find their place in the community, The Monarch is a perfect starting point,” Brandy Shay, general manager of The Monarch, said.

Weber State University and The Monarch have collaborated in the past to showcase art produced by students along with other campus events. This provides a plug from campus directly into the community for students pursuing a career in the arts.

“Whether they’re browsing at the Art Box or attending an event in our venue, they’re joining a creative movement and discovering how diverse and welcoming Ogden truly is,” Shay said.

The hardest thing to miss about 25th Street is its position directly in front of Union Station. Ogden’s history begins and is carried forward into the future with this historic landmark. Union Station offers new students an opportunity to engage with the past as well as the present with its museums and hosting live events.

These are just a few of the many activities that students can participate in during their time attending Weber State. Discovering what more they have is all part of the college experience.

A banner advertises the ongoing Farmers Market Ogden event hanging from a lamppost on Historic 25th Street.

COSAS PARA HACER EN LA 25

Por LUNA MALAGON SOLORZA Traductor

Por HANNAH RICHARDS Reportero

A medida que se acerca el semestre de otoño , los estudiantes pueden conectar con la comunidad de Ogden participando e interactuando en eventos locales y actividades cerca al campus. Uno de los mejores lugares conocidos en Ogden es la histórica calle 25. La 25 ofrece un rango de actividades como restaurantes culturalmente diversos hasta sus centros artísticos creativos. Es también una calle muy popular donde se dan eventos locales , como el mercado de agricultores de Ogden y la anual Serie de conciertos Ogden Twilight en el Anfiteatro Ogden, situado justo al lado.

El mercado de agricultores , en la calle 25 puede ayudar a los nuevos estudiantes de

weber a aprender un poco más de ogden interactuando con personas de la comunidad y puede ayudarlos a saber cuáles recursos están disponibles para ellos a través de los negocios locales

Le da la oportunidad a las personas para comprometerse y encontrar nuevas áreas donde puedan conectar y formar una comunidad a través de ellas” dijo Reide Thompson , director ejecutivo de ogden downtown alliance.

El mercado de agricultores de Ogden se celebra durante todo el año en la calle 25 ,al aire libre durante todo el verano y otoño y se traslada dentro del union station para el invierno.

“Estamos en un mundo donde estamos muy enfocados en nuestros teléfonos , y nos desconectamos y marginamos. Las personas no saben cómo hacer amigos o construir relaciones de la misma manera que antes , porque el mundo ha cambiado y la

pandemia cambió las cosas” dijo Thompson “ creo que es algo que ves en estos eventos comunitarios. Te recuerda lo bueno que es conocer a tu vecinos, apoyarse mutuamente y ver cómo todos pueden tener éxito juntos”

Visitar el monarch en la calle 25 , es otra oportunidad para que los nuevos estudiantes se involucren con la creatividad de los artistas locales de Ogden . El monarch es un centro creativo que ofrece alquiler de estudios de arte , eventos de música en vivo e instalaciones artísticas.

Para los estudiantes de primer año que desean familiarizarse con la cultura de la ciudad y encontrar su lugar en la comunidad, el monarch es un buen lugar para empezar” dijo Brandy Shay , el gerente general del monarch.

La universidad estatal de weber y el monarch han colaborado en el pasado , para exhibir obras de arte creadas por los estudios y la comunidad , para los estudiantes que desean

dedicarse profesionalmente a las artes.

“Ya sea que estén explorando el Art Box o asistiendo a un evento en nuestro recinto, se están uniendo a un movimiento creativo y descubriendo lo diversa y acogedora que es realmente Ogden”, dijo Shay.

Lo más difícil de pasar por alto de la calle 25 es su ubicación justo enfrente de Union Station. La historia de Ogden comienza y se prolonga hacia el futuro histórico. Union Station ofrece a los nuevos estudiantes la oportunidad de conectar con el pasado y el presente a través de sus museos y eventos en directo.

Estas son solo algunas de las muchas actividades en las que los estudiantes pueden participar durante su estancia en Weber State. Descubrir todo lo que ofrecen forma parte de la experiencia universitaria.

GETTING INVOLVED CHANGED MY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

By JARED MITCHELL Editor

College can be a challenging experience for anyone choosing to attend. As someone who’s tried and failed to attend college twice before, one thing has made my experience at Weber State University far better than my previous two attempts, and that’s getting involved.

After graduating from high school, I chose to attend Brigham Young University for my first semester of college. It was an OK experience to say at the very least. I wasn’t attending BYU with a specific degree or life path in mind; I just went because that’s what you’re supposed to do after high school.

I took basic general education classes and got overall OK grades. Lots of B’s and one C. During my semester there, I felt pretty aimless. I was also isolating myself from the other students a lot. I didn’t quite fit in at BYU, and I was dating someone who went to Utah State University, a whole two-plus hours away. I spent my weekends driving up to Logan, Utah, and my weekdays were spent figuring out a lot of personal choices. I wasn’t going to campus events, I wasn’t trying to make friends, and I wasn’t making an effort to dive into college life.

After my uneventful semester at BYU, I transferred to Utah Valley University for two semesters, hoping a change of scenery would make things click; it never did. I was putting

in a little bit of effort to try to make some friends, and I was recently single, so I went on a date or two, but overall, my experience at UVU was extremely draining.

I didn’t really have a plan while attending UVU. I eventually declared a major in Commercial Music, but once again, I wasn’t really embracing the experience. I’d go to class and go home; not much more.

I did attend a few campus events at UVU near the end of my last semester there and even found a small group of friends within the commercial music program, but I was merely an observer of everything I participated in. I wasn’t actually getting involved in any real way.

My time at UVU ended similarly to my time at BYU, disappointing and underwhelming. Fast forward a few years and a whole pandemic later and we get to the fall of 2024; my first semester back in college in a few years and my first semester at Weber State University.

Admittedly, the first month or two at Weber started similarly to my time at UVU and BYU. I wasn’t really doing anything besides going to class. However, midway through the semester, I started to put in more effort.

I took steps to make my in-class friendships extend outside of the classroom and I even attended a few events here and there on campus. As I started to put myself out there a little bit more, I noticed a change in my mentality;

classes began to seem less like a chore. I still had to work, of course, homework still had due dates and finals were still on the horizon, but my day-to-day motivation was getting stronger because I was starting to develop a community at Weber. Those developing friendships helped cause a shift in my mindset that made me want to succeed at Weber for more than just myself.

I wanted to succeed in order to graduate with my friends. As silly as that sounds, it had a real impact. I couldn’t fall behind again, I couldn’t take a semester off again, because then the friends I made in my program would move on ahead of me and I didn’t want to lose those connections.

In the spring semester, I made a fateful decision that had an even greater impact on my motivation to attend college: I joined the Signpost. I signed up because it seemed interesting and I wanted to give reporting a try. Little did I know that it would highlight a passion for journalism I didn’t know I had.

While I’m not changing my major, it has highlighted new careers and life paths I could take after I graduate and it’s motivated me to keep exploring journalism during my last two years of school.

The biggest thing that has allowed me to succeed at Weber was getting involved. Put yourself out there, ask classmates to hang out and develop real friendships with them. Find a club or organization that seems interesting

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WEBER’S STUDENT SECTION: HEAR THEM ROAR

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There is a piece of every university sports game that impacts each team’s performance and spectators’ enjoyment: the student section.

While providing a community for students, it can also motivate the school’s sports team.

“The purpose is to give the players some morale and have someone cheer for them,” Nyaang Adhom, vice president of Hype and Public Relations, said. “Knowing they have someone on their side, getting into the heads of the opponents, it definitely boosts them. They want to play better because they know we’re counting on them, and they’re counting on us. It’s a two-way thing.”

It’s also something that can’t be faked. Athletes can only generate a certain amount of adrenaline on their own, so hearing the buzz from the crowd throughout the game can also provide motivation to the players.

Beyond the boost for the home team, cheering can also disrupt an opponent. In football, a loud crowd can disrupt the cadence of an offense, leading to them wasting a timeout or committing a 5-yard penalty by way of a false start or delay of game.

In addition, it could disrupt an opponent’s playcalls and communication, potentially leading to a game-changing mistake. There are also times when the crowd should be quiet, such as when the football team is on offense or when the basketball team is shooting free throws.

“For us, we heckle a lot, and the trash talk is fun. We get to mess them up if they’re taking free throws at basketball games,” Adhom

said.

In any sport, there are numerous effects that a roaring crowd has on the final score. A large, energized crowd can be the difference between a win and a loss.

The student section allows for memories to be developed among the students.

“It’s a place where you can make a lot of friends,” Adhom said. “I’ve met a lot of people there just cheering for the same team. It’s a community, you get to know everyone.”

Showing up for games with energy can help the players perform at their highest level, while also influencing an opponent’s mistakes.

For information on upcoming Weber State University games, visit the Weber Athletics website.

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LA SECCIÓN DE ESTUDIANTES DE WEBER

Hay una parte de cada juego universitario que afecta cada presentación del equipo y los espectadores disfrutan mucho: la sección del estudiante.

Donde proporciona una comunidad para los estudiantes y también motiva al equipo deportivo de la universidad.

“El propósito es dar a los jugadores moral y tener personas que animen por ellos” dijo Nyaang Adhom, vice presidenta de Hype y relaciones públicas. “Sabiendo que tienen a personas de su lado, metiéndose en la cabeza de sus oponentes, sin duda les da un impulso. Ellos quieren jugar mejor porque saben que el público cuenta con ellos, y ellos cuentan con nosotros, es algo que va de los dos lados”

Es algo que no se puede fingir. Los atle-

tas pueden generar solo un porcentaje de adrenalina por ellos mismos, entonces escuchar el apoyo de la multitud durante el juego, puede también brindar motivación a los jugadores.

Más allá del impulso para el equipo local, animar puede distraer al oponente. En el fútbol americano, una multitud ruidosa puede alterar el ritmo de una ofensiva, lo que los lleva a desperdiciar un tiempo muerto o a cometer una penalización de -5 yardas por salida en falso o retraso del juego.

Además, puede interrumpir una jugada de los oponentes y su comunicación, potencialmente produciendo un error que puede cambiar el ritmo del juego. También hay momentos donde la multitud debe estar callada, tanto como cuando el equipo de fútbol está en una jugada defensiva, o cuando el equipo de baloncesto está lanzando tiros libres.

“Nosotros les gritamos mucho, y las burlas

son divertidas, podemos molestarlos si están lanzando tiros libres en los partidos de baloncesto” dijo Adhmon

En cualquier deporte, hay muchos efectos que se producen en el marcador final por el apoyo y ruido de la multitud. Una multitud grande y con mucha energía puede ser la diferencia entre una derrota o uan victoria

La sección de estudiantes permite crear recuerdos entre los alumnos.

“Es un lugar donde puede hacer muchos amigos,” dijo Admon “He conocido mucha gente que solo está animando por el mismo equipo. Es una comunidad, puedes conocerlos a todos”

Ir a los juegos con energía puede ayudar a los jugadores a jugar en su nivel más alto , al tiempo que influye en los errores del oponente.

Para más información sobre los próximos juegos de la Universidad Estatal de Weber,

DAMIAN LILLARD RETURNS AS MEN’S BASKETBALL GENERAL MANAGER

By GAVIN NELSON Editor

On Aug. 2, Portland Trail Blazers point guard and Weber State University alumnus Damian Lillard returned to Ogden to host the Weber State Basketball Classic.

The event, which occurs every two years, usually takes place in the Dee Events Center, but due to ongoing renovations, it was relocated to Swenson Gym.

Before the event, Lillard signed autographs and took pictures with fans while the players warmed up on the floor.

At the event’s start, Weber State President Brad Mortensen welcomed everyone, then gave the microphone to Lillard, who announced that he is becoming the men’s basketball team’s general manager.

While general managers are common in professional sports, the position is new at the college level. Due to the recent surge of Name, Image and Likeness, commonly known as NIL, changing how college sports are run, many schools have hired general managers to help run their teams.

From NBA players such as Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry and Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young,

who took the role at their alma maters, Davidson College and the University of Oklahoma, respectively, to Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, who took the role at California State University, Sacramento, where his son Shaqir currently plays. Even former sports reporter Adrian Wojnarowski took the role at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University.

“I think the first thing is to make sure the fabric stays true to what it’s always been, having good people and high standards … That’s what it’s all about. Just creating ways to encourage that even more and really just create a powerhouse,” Lillard said.

The general manager position will be similar to professional sports, as it will help recruit players and make other decisions to improve the team.

Since the event was held in the smaller Swenson Gym, the tournament was switched to a three-on-three setup instead of the typical five-on-five.

Eight teams filled with former members of both the men’s and women’s teams were put into a tournament.

In the first round, Team One: KJ Cunningham, Jimmy DeGraffenried and Kyle Tresnak, defeated Team Two: Josh Noble, Pat Danley and Dyson Koehler.

Team Three: Brett Cox, Nick Hansen and Darin Mahoney, defeated Team Four: Brody Van Brocklin, Crystal Howe and Harold Arceneaux.

Team Six: Dusty Baker, Zharia Hale and Steve Panos, defeated Team Five: Dan Henry, Julie Gjertsen and James Hajek.

Team Seven: Larryn Brooks, Lewis Lofton and David Patten, defeated Team Eight: Marlon Carter, Tori Allen and Alex Tew.

In the second round, Team Three defeated Team One, and Team Six defeated Team Five. Finally, in the championship round, Team Three took home the title.

After a decade of not winning the Big Sky Tournament, Wildcats fans hope that Lillard’s presence as general manager will help the Wildcats return to their winning ways.

DAMIAN LILLARD REGRESA COMO EL MANAGER GENERAL

DEL EQUIPO MASCULINO

Por VICTORIA HERNANDEZ Traductor

Por GAVIN NELSON Editor

El 2 de agosto, el defensor de los Portland Trail Blazers y antiguo alumno de la Universidad de Weber State, Damian Lillard, regresó a Ogden para presentar el Weber State Basketball Classic.

El evento, que ocurre cada dos años, usualmente toma lugar en el Dee Events Center, pero debido a renovaciones, fue reubicado al Swenson Gym.

Antes del evento, Lillard firmó autógrafos y se tomó fotos con fanáticos mientras que los jugadores calentaban en la cancha.

Al inicio del evento, el presidente de Weber State Brad Mortensen le dió una bienvenida a todos, después le pasó el micrófono a Lillard, quién anunció que se volverá el gerente general del equipo de Basketball Masculino.

Mientras los gerentes generales son muy comunes en deportes profesionales, la

posición es nueva en el nivel universitario. Debido al reciente cambio en la gestión de los deportes universitarios provocado por el auge del nombre, la imagen y la semejanza, comúnmente conocido como NIL, muchas escuelas han contratado a directores generales para ayudar a gestionar sus equipos.

Desde jugadores de la NBA como el defensa de los Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry y el defensa de los Atlanta Hawks Trae Young, que asumieron el cargo en sus respectivas universidades, Davidson College y la Universidad de Oklahoma, hasta el miembro del Salón de la Fama del Baloncesto Shaquille O’Neal, que asumió el cargo en la Universidad Estatal de California, Sacramento, donde actualmente juega su hijo Shaqir. Incluso el exreportero deportivo Adrian Wojnarowski asumió el cargo en su alma máter, la Universidad de St. Bonaventure.

“Creo que lo primero es asegurarse de que la estructura se mantenga fiel a lo que siempre ha sido, con buena gente y altos estándares… De eso se trata. Solo hay que crear formas de fomentar eso aún más y real-

mente crear una potencia”, dijo Lillard. El puesto de director general será similar al de los deportes profesionales, ya que ayudará a reclutar jugadores y a tomar otras decisiones para mejorar el equipo.

Dado que el evento se celebró en el gimnasio Swenson, más pequeño, el torneo se cambió a una configuración de tres contra

tres en lugar de la típica cinco contra cinco. Ocho equipos formados por antiguos jugadores de los equipos masculinos y femeninos participaron en el torneo.

En la primera ronda, el equipo uno, formado por KJ Cunningham, Jimmy DeGraffenried y Kyle Tresnak, derrotó al equipo dos, formado por Josh Noble, Pat Danley y Dyson Koehler.

El equipo tres, formado por Brett Cox, Nick Hansen y Darin Mahoney, derrotó al equipo cuatro, compuesto por Brody Van Brocklin, Crystal Howe y Harold Arceneaux.

El equipo seis, formado por Dusty Baker, Zharia Hale y Steve Panos, derrotó al equipo cinco, compuesto por Dan Henry, Julie Gjertsen y James Hajek.

El equipo siete: Larryn Brooks, Lewis Lofton y David Patten, derrotó al equipo ocho: Marlon Carter, Tori Allen y Alex Tew.

En la segunda ronda, el equipo tres derrotó al equipo uno, y el equipo seis derrotó al equipo cinco. Finalmente, en la ronda del campeonato, el equipo tres se llevó a casa el título.

GUIDE TO FALL ATHLETICS

By BRAYSON BROWN Asst. Editor

As the fall semester begins at Weber State University, so do the season’s sports. For those students who want to show off their school spirit and support the athletics of Weber this fall, this is the guide for you.

Weber State football is played at Stewart Stadium on the east side of campus with a backdrop of mountains on one side and the Ogden Valley on the other. The eight-time Big Sky Champion Wildcats’ first home game is against Butler University on Sept. 20, at 6 p.m.

Women’s soccer meets on Wildcat Soccer Field on the south end of campus. The Wildcats have been Big Sky regular-season champions six times and Big Sky Tournament Champions four times. If you have a love for the game, then Wildcat Soccer Field is the place to be this fall. The first home game for women’s soccer is against California State University, Bakersfield, on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.

For volleyball fans, Swenson Gym, located next to Wildcat Soccer Field, is home to the Weber State women’s volleyball team. The team has won the Big Sky Tournament three times, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

If you enjoy fast-paced action with powerful spikes and team coordination, then let’s support these athletes in their sport. Their first home game is an exhibition game against Utah State University on Aug. 23 at 1 p.m.

For the growing support of hockey in Utah, Weber State men’s hockey is a sight to see. At the Weber County Ice Sheet, puck drop is always at 7:15 p.m. Their first game is on Sept. 12 at 7:15 pm.

Lastly, we have basketball for both the men’s and women’s teams, which play near the end of the semester. Both play in the Dee Events Center, located south of campus, next to the Weber County Ice Sheet. Weber State basketball has produced many NBA players throughout its time, the most recent being Dillon Jones.

Men’s basketball has won the Big Sky regular-season title 20 times and the tournament 16 times in its history. The women have won the regular season six times and the tournament four times. If basketball is your game, support our men’s and women’s teams this fall and spring. Both basketball seasons begin at the end of October.

GUÍA DE DEPORTES DE OTOÑO

Por BRAYSON BROWN Editor Asistante

Por DAVID ROMAN AROS Traductor

Con el inicio del semestre de otoño en la Universidad Estatal de Weber, también comienzan los deportes de temporada. Para aquellos estudiantes que quieran mostrar su espíritu universitario y apoyar a los equipos deportivos de Weber este otoño, esta es la guía que necesitan.

El fútbol americano de Weber State se juega en el estadio Stewart, situado en la parte este del campus, con las montañas como telón de fondo a un lado y el valle de Ogden al otro. El primer partido en casa de los Wildcats, ocho veces campeones de la Big Sky,

será contra la Universidad de Butler el 20 de septiembre a las 6 de la tarde.

El fútbol femenino se juega en el Wildcat Soccer Field, situado en el extremo sur del campus. Las Wildcats han sido campeonas de la temporada regular de la Big Sky en seis ocasiones y campeonas del torneo Big Sky en cuatro ocasiones. Si te gusta este deporte, el Wildcat Soccer Field es el lugar ideal para ti este otoño. El primer partido en casa del equipo femenino será contra la Universidad Estatal de California, Bakersfield, el 21 de agosto a las 7 p. M.

Para los aficionados al voleibol, el Swenson Gym, situado junto al Wildcat Soccer Field, es la sede del equipo femenino de voleibol de la Universidad Estatal de Weber. El equipo ha ganado tres veces el Torneo Big Sky, lo que le

ha valido una plaza automática en el Torneo de la NCAA.

Si te gusta la acción trepidante con potentes remates y coordinación en equipo, entonces apoyemos a estos atletas en su deporte. Su primer partido en casa es un partido de exhibición contra la Universidad Estatal de Utah el 23 de agosto a la 1 p. M.

Para el creciente apoyo del hockey en Utah, el equipo masculino de hockey de Weber State es un espectáculo digno de ver. En la pista de hielo del condado de Weber, el saque inicial siempre es a las 7:15 p. m. Su primer partido es el 12 de septiembre a las 7:15 p. m.

Por último, tenemos baloncesto tanto para el equipo masculino como para el femenino, que juegan hacia el final del semestre. Am-

bos juegan en el Dee Events Center, situado al sur del campus, junto a la pista de hielo del condado de Weber. El baloncesto de Weber State ha dado muchos jugadores de la NBA a lo largo de su historia, el más reciente de los cuales es Dillon Jones.

El equipo masculino de baloncesto ha ganado el título de la temporada regular de la Big Sky en 20 ocasiones y el torneo en 16 ocasiones a lo largo de su historia. El equipo femenino ha ganado la temporada regular en seis ocasiones y el torneo en cuatro ocasiones. Si te gusta el baloncesto, anima a nuestros equipos masculino y femenino este otoño y primavera. Ambas temporadas de baloncesto comienzan a finales de octubre.

ARRIBA A LA IZQUIERDA: Jugadores de Weber State en línea para practicar sus tiros bajo sus manos y sobre sus manos.

ABAJO A LA IZQUIERDA: Pateadores de Weber State en línea para practicar sus tiros de campo en el medio del campo,

DERECHA: El tacleador defensivo de Weber State Ben Beecher (#93), practica sus tacleos durante la practica con el quipo de football.

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WILDCATS IN THE POWDER LEAGUE

By GAVIN NELSON Editor

Founded in 2020, the Powder League has become a key basketball hub in Utah, attracting everyone from NBA stars like Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes to former and current college players.

This year’s edition featured several players with connections to Weber State University, including Brenden Morris from Team Berger, who played for the Wildcats from 2015 to 2020 and served as an assistant coach for the Wildcats from 2023 to 2024.

On Team Brown, Zahir Porter played for the

Wildcats from 2020 to 2023, KJ Cunningham from 2019 to 2024 and Brekkott Chapman from 2017 to 2019.

Team Golesis had Kyndahl Hill, who played from 2012 to 2017.

Team High Level includes the only current Wildcat in the league, Jace Whiting, who recently transferred to Weber State from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Finally, on Team Roberts was Dyson Koehler, who played for the Wildcats from 2021 to 2025.

After seven weeks of regular season games, the playoffs began on Aug. 4.

In the first round, the eighth-seeded Team Roberts beat the seventh-seeded Team Drisdom, and the ninth-seeded Team Parker beat the tenth-seeded Team Reid.

The third-seeded Team Egan defeated the sixth-seeded Team High Level in the quarterfinals. The first-seeded Team Golesis defeated Team Parker, and then the second-seeded Team Berger played Team Roberts.

Still, Team Berger had some help from

Utah Jazz point guard Keyonte George, who finished the game with 44 points, 11 assists, 6 rebounds and 7 three-pointers, leading Team Berger to a dominant win.

In the final quarterfinal game, fifth-seeded Team Brown defeated fourth-seeded Team Stan.

In the semifinals, Team Berger, without the help of Keyonte George, defeated Team Brown, and Team Golesis defeated Team Egan.

In the championship game, Team Golesis defeated the defending champions, Team Berger, who even had the help of Oklahoma City Thunder Center Brandan Carlson. Former Brigham Young University guard Trey Stewart was named MVP of the Tournament.

“It’s keeping me on the court. It’s keeping me active, keeping me playing against high-talent overseas players, NBA players, a lot of pros, a lot of high-level college players. So it’s, you know, it’s a good run every game and you just get to work on your game,” Kyndahl Hill said.

THE SCOOP ON SCHOLARSHIPS: WHERE TO FIND THEM

By ERIN DROLLETTE Reporter

Weber State University provides $90 million in financial aid and scholarships annually contributing to students from all backgrounds pursuing their academic dreams without concern for financial burden.

Thousands of Weber State University students’ academic journeys depend on financial aid. A recent report by College Tuition Compare shows that 10,317 undergraduate students, more than one-third of Weber State’s student body, were granted aid from federal, state, local or institutional sources in 2024, averaging a total award of $5,314. Students can access these resources through Weber State’s Scholarship Universe. This personalized system matches students

to scholarships that they are eligible for based on their backgrounds and academic plans.

Sarah Steimel, a chair of the Arts and Humanities Scholarship Committee, said that there are a variety of departmental scholarships available for students.

It’s important to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application every year. The FAFSA application helps students get Pell Grants, student loans and work-study funding.

“Even if you don’t think you will qualify for or use financial aid, having that FAFSA on file makes you eligible for more scholarships. Then, I encourage students to log in regularly to check which scholarships they match to and fill out those applications,” Steimel said.

Academic merit and need-based scholar-

ships are available university-wide. These awards are based on factors such as grades, activities or interests, financial need, residency and academic department. Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for scholarships that cover four years while completing their last year of high school. Freshmen scholarships are based on standardized test scores and students must maintain eligibility requirements that vary per award type.

Weber offers a variety of scholarships across its colleges, which have individual ones that tie into those specific colleges.

Eliza Fry, the marketing manager for The Goddard School of Business and Economics, says there is a misconception that few scholarships exist.

“There are many funding opportunities available to students, and we try to make

sure they are aware of them,” Fry said.

The Goddard School of Business and Economics webpage lists 78 donor-funded scholarships.

“On average, around 98 students receive business scholarships each year,” Fry said.

The Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities offers scholarships for students based on academic standing, along with major-specific opportunities. Some awards may require essays, portfolios of creative works or enrollment in designated courses to qualify.

The College of Science lists three types of department specific scholarships including the Propel Award, which covers a portion of tuition for students pursuing science, engineering and mathematics degrees. In exchange for the award, recipients agree to teach at a local high-needs school for four

years.

The Dumke College of Health, Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing offers 6 funding opportunities according to their student resource webpage. In addition, the Department of Physical Health & Recreation lists five opportunities for students studying physical sciences, athletic training or other recreational studies.

In 2020, President Brad Mortensen launched the CATapult Scholarship, an initiative designed to provide funding to students who are halfway or more through their program to help keep them enrolled.

“We wanted to do something bold to eliminate the financial barriers for students who have already put so much effort into their de-

gree,” Mortensen said in a statement for WSU Alumni Magazine.

Scholarship deadlines vary, so it is important to check when the deadlines to apply are.

Discover Weber State University’s scholarships funded by community partners, alumni and friends dedicated to student success on Scholarship Universe.

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THE SCOOP ON SCHOLARSHIPS: WHERE TO FIND THEM

By ERIN DROLLETTE Reporter

Weber State University provides $90 million in financial aid and scholarships annually contributing to students from all backgrounds pursuing their academic dreams without concern for financial burden.

Thousands of Weber State University students’ academic journeys depend on financial aid. A recent report by College Tuition Compare shows that 10,317 undergraduate students, more than one-third of Weber State’s student body, were granted aid from federal, state, local or institutional sources in 2024, averaging a total award of $5,314. Students can access these resources through Weber State’s Scholarship Universe. This personalized system matches students

to scholarships that they are eligible for based on their backgrounds and academic plans.

Sarah Steimel, a chair of the Arts and Humanities Scholarship Committee, said that there are a variety of departmental scholarships available for students.

It’s important to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application every year. The FAFSA application helps students get Pell Grants, student loans and work-study funding.

“Even if you don’t think you will qualify for or use financial aid, having that FAFSA on file makes you eligible for more scholarships. Then, I encourage students to log in regularly to check which scholarships they match to and fill out those applications,” Steimel said.

Academic merit and need-based scholar-

ships are available university-wide. These awards are based on factors such as grades, activities or interests, financial need, residency and academic department. Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for scholarships that cover four years while completing their last year of high school. Freshmen scholarships are based on standardized test scores and students must maintain eligibility requirements that vary per award type.

Weber offers a variety of scholarships across its colleges, which have individual ones that tie into those specific colleges.

Eliza Fry, the marketing manager for The Goddard School of Business and Economics, says there is a misconception that few scholarships exist.

“There are many funding opportunities available to students, and we try to make

sure they are aware of them,” Fry said.

The Goddard School of Business and Economics webpage lists 78 donor-funded scholarships.

“On average, around 98 students receive business scholarships each year,” Fry said.

The Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities offers scholarships for students based on academic standing, along with major-specific opportunities. Some awards may require essays, portfolios of creative works or enrollment in designated courses to qualify.

The College of Science lists three types of department specific scholarships including the Propel Award, which covers a portion of tuition for students pursuing science, engineering and mathematics degrees. In exchange for the award, recipients agree to teach at a local high-needs school for four

mente para checar con qué becas emparejan y llenar esas aplicaciones,” dijo Steimel.

El mérito académico y becas basadas en las necesidades están disponibles en toda la universidad. Estos premios están basados en factores como lo son las calificaciones, actividades o intereses, necesidad financiera, residencia y departamento académico. Estudiantes de primer año son automáticamente considerados para becas que cubren cuatro años mientras completan su último año en la preparatoria. Las Becas para estudiantes de primer año son basadas en calificaciones de exámenes estandarizados y los estudiantes deben mantener los requisitos elegibles que varían por el tipo de premio.

Weber ofrece una variedad de becas a través de sus universidades, las cuales tienen otros individuales vinculados a esas universidades específicas.

Eliza Fry, la gerente de marketing de la Escuela Goddard de Negocios y Economía, dijo que existe una idea errónea que solo unas pocas becas existen.

“Existen varias oportunidades de fundación disponibles para estudiantes, y nosotros intentamos estar seguros que habrá un premio por ellos,” dijo Fry.

La página de internet de la Escuela Goddard de Negocios y Economía lista 78 becas financiadas por donantes.

“En promedio, alrededor de 98 estudiantes reciben becas de negocios cada año,” dijo Fry.

La facultad de Arte y Humanidades Lindquist ofrece becas para estudiantes basados en rendimiento académico, así como oportunidades más grandes y específicas. Algunos premios pueden requerir ensayos, portafolios de trabajos creativos o inscripciones en cursos

designados para calificar.

La Universidad de Ciencias lista tres tipos de becas específicas por departamento incluido el premio Propel, las cuales cubren una porción de la matrícula para estudiantes que se dedican a la ciencia, ingeniería y títulos matemáticos. A cambio por el premio, el ganador está de acuerdo a enseñar en una preparatoria local con necesidades durante cuatro años.

La Universidad de Salud Dumke, la Escuela de Enfermeria Annie Taylor Dee ofrece 6 oportunidades de fundaciones acordadas por la página de recursos para estudiantes. Además, el Departamento de Salud Física y Recreación lista cinco oportunidades para estudiantes estudiando ciencias físicas, entrenamiento atlético u otros estudios recreativos.

En 2020, el presidente Brad Mortensen lanzó la beca CATapult, una iniciativa designada para proveer fundaciones a estudiantes que están a la mitad o más allá de sus programas para ayudar a que sigan matriculados.

“Nosotros queremos hacer algo valiente para eliminar las barreras financieras para los estudiantes que ya pusieron mucho esfuerzo en sus carreras,” Mortensen dijo en una declaración para la Revista de Antiguos Alumnos de la WSU.

Las fechas de entrega de becas varían, así que es importante checar cuando son sus fechas de entrega para aplicar.

Descubre las becas de la Universidad de Weber State financiadas por socios comunitarios, antiguos alumnos y amigos dedicados al éxito de los estudiantes en Scholarship Universe.

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By ERIN DROLLETTE Reporter

According to a Weber State University Study done by The Center for Community Engaged Learning, more than 1 in 3 Weber State students faced food insecurity in 2021. For many students, the struggle goes far beyond affording groceries; it’s about making it through college in a county where the cost of living outpaces student wages.

Even if working full-time, a student earning the average wage in Ogden would spend more than a third of their annual income on schooling and related expenses, assuming they live on campus. The financial burden leaves little room for other expenses like food, transportation or emergencies.

The Weber Deals webpage, found on The Signpost website, is a go-to source for students looking to save money on things from lunch to hair cuts.

A local favorite, The Pie Pizzeria, offers 10% off student’s orders when they present their Wildcat ID, also known as their Wildcard. At that discounted rate a single express slice costs students just $3.59. Weber State University senior Lily Torres says she can’t resist the Chicken Ranch pizza.

For Torres the discounts are a game-changer and The Pie isn’t the only restaurant offering 10% off. “The University Broiler has the best gyro I’ve ever had,” she said.

Deals for Wildcats extend beyond what is listed on the Weber Deals page. The WSU Outdoor Program has provided discounted trips, clinics and rental gear for students, staff and faculty since the early 1960’s. Daniel Turner, the associate director of the program, says he has seen it grow tremendously over the years.

“Since I started at the outdoor program in 2007 we have never seen a year where our participation did not grow in some way. In 2007 we were serving about 800 participants. The Outdoor program now serves over 27,000 annually,” Turner said.

Despite the program’s growth, Turner says many students are aware of the resources available to them.

“We live in beautiful Ogden, Utah. Part of the true Wildcat experience is maximizing your time here at WSU,” Turner said. “We encourage every Wildcat to get outside and enjoy our world-class outdoor recreation in our own backyard.”

The WSU Outdoor program also sells used equipment and partners with the local community every year for its annual Outdoor Gear Sale and Swap.

”Many vendors and local retailers come to the event and offer deep discounts on closeout equipment,” Turner said. In addition to the discounts offered to current students,

Weber State Alumni also have access to exclusive offers if they remain connected to the University.

“The Alumni Association used to be a dues paying membership, which would give members exclusive benefits and discounts on campus,” said Cassidy Miller, Alumni Marketing Coordinator. “Now that we no longer have dues, we decided to advertise the benefits that alumni, students, faculty and staff, etc. can still utilize by just being a part of the university.”

The Weber State Alumni Association offers several services including an online will planner, discounted courses through the Division of Online and Continuing Education as well as discounted passes to the Stromberg Complex.

They are also able to access a 10% discount at the Wildcat Stores, up to 35% in savings on home and auto insurance through Goldenwest and a Wildcat Rewards Credit Card in partnership with Ascent Credit Union.

Showing Wildcat pride pays off in dollars and cents. From alumni-exclusive benefits and deals at local businesses featured on the Weber Deals page to discounted outdoor equipment rentals and adventures, Wildcats have a lot of ways to stretch their dollar while staying connected to their community and the university.

Editors Note: The Signpost operates Weber Deals, but remains independent from all featured businesses.

LA BILLETERA DE LOS WILDCATS GANA: DESCUENTOS Y VENTAJAS PARA ESTUDIANTES Y EX ESTUDIANTES DE WEBER

Por DAVID ROMAN AROS Traductor

Por ERIN DROLETTE Reporter

Según un estudio de la Universidad Estatal Weber realizado por el Centro para el Aprendizaje Comprometido con la Comunidad, más de 1 de cada 3 estudiantes de Weber State se enfrentó a la inseguridad alimentaria en 2021. Para muchos estudiantes, la lucha va mucho más allá de poder pagar los comestibles; se trata de hacer a través de la universidad en un condado donde el costo de vida supera los salarios de los estudiantes.

Incluso trabajando a tiempo completo, un estudiante que gane el salario medio en Ogden gastaría más de un tercio de sus ingresos anuales en estudios y gastos relacionados, suponiendo que viva en el campus. La carga financiera deja poco margen para otros gastos como la comida, el transporte o las emergencias.

La página web Weber Deals, que se encuentra en el sitio web The Signpost, es una fuente a la que acuden los estudiantes que buscan ahorrar dinero en cosas que van desde el almuerzo hasta cortes de pelo. Un favorito de los locales,, The Pie Pizzeria, ofrece 10% de descuento en los pedidos de los estudiantes cuando presentan su identificación Wildcat, también conocido como su Wildcard. Con ese descuento, una porción exprés cuesta a los estudiantes sólo 3,59 dólares. Lily Torres, estudiante de último curso de la Weber State University, dice que no puede resistirse a la pizza Chicken Ranch. Para Torres, los descuentos cambian las reglas del juego, y The Pie no es el único restaurante que ofrece un 10% de descuento. Ella dijo, “El University Broiler tiene el mejor gyro que jamás he probado”. Las ofertas para Wildcats van más allá de lo que aparece en la página Weber Deals. El WSU Outdoor Program ha proporcionado descuentos en viajes, clínicas y alquiler de equipos para estudiantes, personal y profesores desde principios de 1960. Daniel Turner, director asociado del programa, dice

que lo ha visto crecer enormemente a lo largo de los años.

Turner dijo, “Desde que empecé en el programa al aire libre en 2007 nunca hemos visto un año en el que nuestra participación no creciera de alguna manera. En 2007 atendíamos a unos 800 participantes. Ahora el programa al aire libre atiende a más de 27.000 anualmente”.

A pesar del crecimiento del programa, Turner afirma que muchos estudiantes son conscientes de los recursos de que disponen.

Turner dijo, “Vivimos en la hermosa Ogden, Utah. Parte de la verdadera experiencia Wildcat es maximizar su tiempo aquí en WSU. Animamos a cada Wildcat a salir y disfrutar de nuestra recreación al aire libre de clase mundial en nuestro propio patio trasero”.

El programa de actividades al aire libre de la WSU también vende equipos usados y se asocia con la comunidad local cada año para su venta e intercambio anual de equipos de actividades al aire libre. Turner explicó, “Muchos vendedores y minoristas locales acuden al evento y ofrecen grandes descuentos en material de liquidación”.

Cassidy Miller, Coordinadora de Marketing de Antiguos Alumnos dijo, “La Asociación de Antiguos Alumnos solía ser una membresía que pagaba cuotas, lo que daba a los miembros beneficios exclusivos y descuentos en el campus. Ahora que ya no tenemos cuotas, decidimos anunciar los beneficios que los antiguos alumnos, estudiantes, profesores y personal, etc. pueden seguir utilizándose por el simple hecho de formar parte de la universidad”.

La Asociación de Antiguos Alumnos de Weber State ofrece varios servicios, entre ellos un planificador de testamentos en línea, cursos con descuento a través de la División de Educación en Línea y Continua, así como pases con descuento para el Complejo Stromberg.

También pueden acceder a un 10% de descuento en las tiendas Wildcat, hasta un 35% de ahorro en seguros de hogar y automóvil a través de Goldenwest y una tarjeta de crédito Wildcat Rewards en asociación con

Ascent Credit Union.

Mostrar orgullo Wildcat vale la pena en dólares y centavos. Desde beneficios exclusivos para exalumnos y ofertas en negocios locales que aparecen en la página Weber Deals hasta descuentos en alquiler de equipos y aventuras al aire libre, los Wildcats tienen muchas maneras de estirar su dinero mientras permanecen conectados a su comunidad y a la universidad. *The Signpost opera Weber Deals, pero sigue siendo independiente de todas las empresas destacadas.

CATAPULT SCHOLARSHIP: GETTING STUDENTS TO THE END

By ERIN DROLLETTE Reporter

According to an analysis done by College Factual, Weber State University had a dropout rate of over 29% in 2023. Internally, the university has identified that 400 to 500 Weber State students who are at least 75% through their degree drop out every semester, listing financial strain as one of the reasons.

To address this challenge, Weber State’s President Brad Mortensen developed the CATapult Scholarship.

The initiative gained momentum after a student who was struggling with her financial aid approached Mortensen and confided that other students would have likely dropped out when faced with the same burden. While working to reestablish funding, her story underscored the harsh reality many students face in the last years of schooling: money running out.

Mortensen said that CATapult scholarship is the most flexible award available to Weber State Students.

“The only criteria are really that you are at least halfway through with your degree and you have identified a pathway to finish your degree, and that you have financial need,” Mortensen said. “That doesn’t even need to necessarily be based off of the FAFSA form.”

Students have reached out to the president, torn between paying essential bills or finishing school. When they learn about the CATapult Scholarship, which averages $1,500 per award, they gain the final push to complete their schooling.

The outcome of the scholarship has been rewarding.

“The success has just been off the charts. 99% of the students who’ve received a CATapult Award are either still in school or they’ve completed their degree. That is better, honestly, than any outcomes I initially had hoped for,” Mortensen said.

The president has seen how the scholarship’s impact goes beyond just dollars.

“In addition to that financial help, the

boost of confidence that it gives the students knowing that they have that support is just as critical,” Mortensen said.

The stories shared on Weber’s CATapult Scholarship page by students who were awarded the CATapult Scholarship show how significantly the funding propelled recipients to success.

After the coronavirus pandemic affected his income, Serge Twagirayezu was concerned he wouldn’t be able to finish college. He applied for the CATapult funding based on a friend’s recommendation.

“The scholarship really catapulted me to the finish line, and I was able to graduate,” Twagirayezu said.

Jasmine Lagunas didn’t know how she would continue to afford college. When she was awarded the CATapult Scholarship, she gained the confidence to finish.

The initiative, which was announced at President Mortensen’s inauguration on January 7, 2020, has already raised over $3 million to date. The goal is to provide funding to

students immediately, and to build a sustainable endowment to ensure the programs’ long-term viability.

“We just know this is going to always be a need for our Weber State students,” Mortensen said.

Students can apply for the CATapult Scholarship through Scholarship Universe, which is easily accessed via a link on Weber State’s Financial Aid and Scholarships webpage.

In order to be considered for the award, students must first meet with their academic advisor and ensure that their final semesters are outlined in Cattracks. After completing the FAFSA, students are then asked to submit a statement explaining why the support is needed.

With the help of donors, the CATapult award has helped 2,100 students complete their degrees. CATapult is not just a scholarship; it’s a boost that, in some cases, carries students confidently to the finish line.

BECA DE CATAPULT:

LLEVANDO A LOS ESTUDIANTES AL FINAL

Por VICTORIA HERNANDEZ Traductor

Por ERIN DROLLETTE

Reporto

Según un análisis hecho por College Factual, Weber State tuvo un descenso de estudiantes de más de 29% en 2023. Internamente la universidad ha identificado que 400 a 500 estudiantes de Weber State quienes han completado al menos 75% de su carrera abandonan los estudios cada semestre, citando las dificultades económicas como uno de los motivos.

Para afrontar este reto, el presidente de la Universidad de Weber, Brad Mortensen, creó la beca CATapult.

La iniciativa ganó momentum después de que una estudiante que tenía dificultades con su ayuda financiera se acercó a Mortensen y le confió que otros estudiantes probablemente habrían abandonado los estudios si se hubiera enfrentado a la misma situación. Mientras trabajaba para restablecer la financiación, su historia puso de relieve la dura realidad a la que se enfrentan muchos estudiantes en los últimos años de su educación universitaria: quedarse sin dinero.

Mortensen dijo que la beca CATapult es la beca más flexible que está disponible para los estudiantes de Weber State.

“El único criterio es que estés al menos a la mitad de tu carrera y hayas identificado una trayectoria para terminar tu carrera y tienes necesidades económicas”, dijo Mortensen, “eso ni siquiera tiene por qué basarse necesariamente en el formulario FAFSA”.

Los estudiantes se han puesto en contacto con el presidente, divididos entre pagar las facturas esenciales o terminar sus estudios. Cuando se enteran de la beca CATapult, que tiene un promedio de 1500 dólares por beca, los estudiantes obtienen el empujón final para superar la última etapa de sus estudios. El resultado de la beca ha sido recompensante.

“El éxito ha sido extraordinario. El 99% de los estudiantes que han recibido una beca CATapult siguen estudiando o han completado su carrera. Sinceramente, eso es mejor de lo que esperaba inicialmente”, afirmó Mortensen.

El presidente ha visto como la beca ha tenido un impacto que va más allá del dinero.

“En adición a su ayuda financiera - el impulso de confianza que les da a los estudiantes saber que cuentan con ese apoyo es igual de importante”, afirmó Mortensen.

Las historias compartidas en la página de la beca CATapult de Weber por los estudiantes que recibieron la beca CATapult muestran lo importante que fue la financiación para impulsar el éxito de los estudiantes.

Después de que la pandemia de coronavirus afectara a sus ingresos, Serge Twagirayezu temía de no poder terminar sus estudios en la universidad. Él solicitó la financiación CATapult por recomendación de un amigo.

“La beca realmente me catapultó hasta la meta y pude graduarme” Twagirayezu dijo.

Jasmine Lagunas no sabía si ella podía continuar pagando su universidad. Cuando ella obtuvo la beca CATapult, ella tuvo la confianza de terminar su carrera.

La iniciativa, anunciada durante la toma de posesión del presidente Mortensen el 7 enero de 2020, ya ha recaudado más de 3 millones de dólares hasta la fecha. El objetivo es proporcionar financiación inmediata a los estudiantes y crear un fondo sostenible que garantice la viabilidad a largo plazo de los programas.

“Sabemos que esto siempre será una necesidad para los estudiantes de la Universidad de Weber State”, dijo Mortensen.

Los estudiantes pueden solicitar la beca CATapult a través de Scholarship Universe, a la que se puede acceder fácilmente mediante un enlace en la página web de Ayuda Financiera y Becas de la Universidad de Weber State.

Con la ayuda de los donantes, la beca CATapult ha ayudado a 2100 estudiantes a completar sus estudios. CATapult no es solo una beca, es un impulso que, en algunos casos, lleva a los estudiantes con confianza hasta la meta.

ARRIBA: Estudiantes saliendo del autobús OGX en la Parada de autobús de Shepard Union en el campus de Ogden.

ABAJO: Estudiantes se reúnen en el campus en medio de Sheperd Union y la librería Stuart

GETTING TO KNOW LESLIE DURHAM: WEBER STATE’S NEW PROVOST

By HAVEN DI ATENE Reporter

This is a question-and-answer session with Weber State University’s new provost, Leslie Durham, Ph.D. Durham transferred to Weber State from Boise State University, where she worked for 24 years. She was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and taught Theatre, Film and Creative Writing. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and English from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in Theatre from the University of Kansas.

Q: How are you settling in? How is everything going?

ing time. I think that there’s some people who step back in a time of crisis, but I also think that there are people who step forward. I’m willing to do that for something that I care about.

Q: What are some of the ways you are planning on doing to try to help students, faculty and staff?

A: I’m excited for campus to come to life. I’m glad to start meeting people right away, though. I have a lot of work getting to know people now. That’s the top of the agenda, actually. Right now, I’m getting to know other administrators primarily because that’s who’s on campus right now, but I am very excited to meet students and learn their stories. I’m still learning about this campus, but it’s a truly beautiful place.

Q: You had been at Boise for so long, so why the change from Boise to Weber?

A: There are three kinds of components that I think about. The first is access; I think Weber State is ahead of the game and is trying to make opportunities of higher education available to a broad range of students. Secondly, completion; I want students to be able to leave with something to show for all of their work, whether that’s an associate, bachelor;s, master’s or a certificate. Lastly, is what happens afterwards; People are wildcats for life, and how do we help them take that credential and have a really positive impact in the world in the way that they want?

Q: Can you tell me a bit more about who you are and your life?

A: I was ready for the next step in my career. I had really enjoyed being the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, but I was ready to think at more of a university-level, and I wanted to have a bigger impact. And so the provost seemed like the role that would allow me to think about the direction of academic affairs, think about curriculum, think about students and support staff as well.

Q: You’re coming to the university after a lot of decisions have affected it, what was your plan with that?

A: I knew the university was going to need time to figure out how to reimagine themselves after these cuts and changes. And I was hoping that my skill set would be useful in that moment in my old role, and certainly in my new role. I believe in the possibility of college — the university experience — and I want to do all that I can to protect it and to help people reshape it in this really challeng-

A: I grew up on a university campus — My dad was an English professor at the University of Kansas. So, I have just been around universities and faculty, staff and students for my entire life. I’ll have been married to my husband for 30 years, this year. He was willing to move in with me, but he’s keeping his law practice back in Boise, and is going to drive back and forth. My daughter will be a junior at Boise State, and studying political science, and I am incredibly proud of her. I would say the last thing about me is that I am a mom to a new puppy, who we named Daisy, she’s a little golden retriever.

By HAVEN DI ATENE Reporter

Fire

On July 12, an officer spotted smoke rising from behind the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning. At the same time, a citizen also called dispatch about a fire breaking out behind Hurst. Officers arrived at the scene and found grass and foliage on fire. As officers were extinguishing the fire, the fire department arrived and took over. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Weapon at Pops

On July 13, at around 10:30 p.m., officers were conducting crime reduction operations at the Lindquist Family Symphony Pops Concert and Fireworks event. While at the event, officers detained a juvenile who had a knife with brass knuckles attached to it. The juvenile was cited accordingly and later released after talking to their parents.

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Speeding

On July 17, officers stopped a car for speeding. When the officers approached the driver, they recognized the individual from multiple prior traffic stops where they had been given warnings for their driving. Officers checked the individual’s license status, only to discover that it had been suspended and that an active warrant for their arrest was issued from another jurisdiction. The driver was arrested, and a family member was able to retrieve the car to avoid it being impounded.

Trespassing

On July 20, officers responded to a report of an individual trespassing after a building was locked and closed for the evening. When officers arrived, they found the trespasser hiding and sleeping behind a couch. When officers attempted to identify the individual, they were provided with a false name. The trespasser attempted to flee from the loca-

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tion when the officer informed them that they would be detained. The officers apprehended the individual and booked them into jail on multiple charges.

Tracy Hall Trespasser

On July 23, at approximately 2 p.m., officers were dispatched to Tracy Hall Science Center after a suspect was spotted trespassing. The individual had reportedly trespassed previously on school property. The officers approached the individual and determined that they did not have permission to be on the campus. Officers immediately arrested the individual and later booked them into jail without incident.

Swimming to Safety

On July 27, officers were informed by an individual that a group of baby ducks was stuck in a storm drain near the Ada Lindquist Plaza. Two officers were able to rescue all four ducklings out of the drain and return them back into the pond.

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Reckless Driving

On Aug. 2, around 10 p.m., WSU officers received a broadcast in an attempt to locate a reckless driver in front of the campus. Officers located and observed the vehicle swerving off the road and into the trees on Harrison Boulevard before correcting. Officers conducted a traffic stop and cited the driver for multiple violations. The driver was determined not to be intoxicated or under the influence.

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