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In what state was a pastor arrested for opening up his church to homeless people during cold weather?

What was the name of the prominent Weber State University figure who passed away on Jan. 14?

A high-speed electric train system was approved for $2.5 billion more in bonds. What two areas does the rail system run between?

The Doomsday Clock was changed on Jan. 23 to how long til midnight?

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WSU students don’t have to feel sad or lonely around Valentine’s Day this year. Weber State’s Outdoor Program is holding a bouldering competition called Cupid’s Crimpin’ Classic on Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Technical Training Center Climbing Wall to

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celebrate Valentine’s Day. The competition will have various categories and levels, meaning students of any level can come and compete. There will also be raffle prizes and awards for participants.

Cupid’s Crimpin’ Classic is a unique competition because it will also serve as a qualifier competition.

“As a bonus this competition will serve as

WSU’s qualifier for the Utah Collegiate Bouldering Finals on April 13,” Amy Knight, Outdoor Program coordinator, said.

Participants who compete can opt out of the qualifier competition. Students who wish to compete in the Utah Collegiate Bouldering Finals but can’t make it to Cupid Crimpin’ Classic can contact Knight to find other qualifier events to participate in.

Pre-registration is required for Cupid’s Crimpin’ Classic and has a $10 registration fee.

“Let the sparks fly, and find fun and love while climbing on Valentine’s Day,” Knight said.

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by composting a lot of the food that they are unable to redistribute, which helps the campus reach its zero waste goals.

“What we do is focus on food sustainability and food waste, and helping reduce food insecurity in our community,” Anderson said.

“It’s helping reach a lot of the university’s zero waste goals.”

The Weber Food Recovery Network is a great way for students to log volunteer hours.

The club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at noon.

“It feels really good to be involved. It’s really, really fun to do. It’s just hanging out in the kitchen, doing a lot of good stuff. You’re giving food to people who really need it,” An-

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One way to volunteer at Weber State University is with the Food Recovery Network.

This nationwide organization has a Weber State Chapter, located in the Energy and Sustainability office. The network works with Weber Dining to collect excess food and take it to homeless shelters in the community.

“We get our food from Weber dining, any food that wasn’t given to students, or a lot of times we get leftovers from events that were on campus,” Kaylee Anderson said.

Anderson has been president of WSU’s Food Recovery Network since June of 2023.

Anderson and volunteers collect, weigh

and package the would-be food waste for distribution. It is then loaded into a campus vehicle and transported to local shelters, such as the Lantern House or Mountain Rescue Mission.

During the fall 2023 semester, the network recovered 3,217 lbs of food, the equivalent of 2,600 meals. The club has already recovered 447 lbs of food this semester.

“Reducing the amount of food waste that we have, in turn reducing the amount of emissions…like, CO2 and methane,” Anderson explained.

This reduction directly impacts the sustainability goals set by Weber State University.

The network also impacts WSU’s campus

Trash left behind sits on top of a table in the Shepard Union.

derson said.

The network also works with volunteers at various sustainability events within the community.

Student volunteers also get more than just service hours when they work with the Food Recovery Network. For example, each time a student volunteers, they receive a $15 Smith’s gift card.

Students interested in getting involved can get more information and register on the club’s GivePulse page, https://givepul. se/d381hf

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empo en la cocina, haciendo bastantes cosas buenas. Estas dando comida a personas que realmente lo necesitan”, dice Anderson.

El sistema también trabaja con voluntarios en otros eventos de sostenibilidad en la comunidad.

Los estudiantes voluntarios también reciben más de horas de servicio cuando trabajan con el Sistema de Recuperación. Por ejemplo, cada vez que un estudiante se ofrece de voluntario, ellos reciben una tarjeta de regalo de Smith’s de $15.

Estudiantes interesados en involucrarse pueden obtener más información y registrarse en la página web del grupo, https:// givepul.se/d381hf.

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de sostenibilidad hechas por la universidad de Weber State.

El sistema también impacta el campus de Weber State, compostando bastante de la comida que no pueden redistribuir, que ayuda el campus alcanzar su meta de cero desprecio.

“Lo que hacemos es enfocar en sostenibilidad de comida y comida despreciado, y ayudar reducir inseguridad de comida en nuestra comunidad”, dice Anderson, “Está ayudando la universidad alcanzar sus metas de cero desprecio”.

El Sistema de Recuperación de Alimentos es una forma buena para que los estudiantes tengan horas de voluntario. El grupo se junta cada martes y jueves a mediodía.

“Se siente muy bien estar involucrado. Es algo muy, muy divertido hacer. Es pasar ti-

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Una forma de hacer trabajo voluntario en la universidad de Weber State es con el Sistema de Recuperación de Alimentos (Food Recovery Network). Esta organización nacional tiene un sección en Weber State, ubicado en la oficina de Energía y Sostenibilidad (Energy and Sustainability office). El sistema trabaja con Weber State para coleccionar comida excesiva y llevarlo a un hospicio de personas sin hogar en la comunidad.

“Nosotros obtenemos nuestra comida del comedor de Weber, cualquier comida que no recibieron los estudiantes, o bastantes veces recibimos sobras de los eventos en campus”,

dice Kaylee Anderson.

Anderson ha sido presidente del Sistema de Recuperación en Weber State desde junio de 2023.

Anderson y voluntarios coleccionan, pesan y empaquetan la comida que estuviera despreciada a distribución. Luego lo cargan en un vehículo de campus y lo llevan a hospicios locales, como Lantern House o Mountain Rescue Mission.

Durante el semestre otoño de 2023, el sistema recuperó 3,217 libras de comida, equivalente a 2,600 alimentos. El grupo ha recuperado 447 libras de comida este semestre. “Reduciendo la cantidad de comida despreciada que tenemos, reduciendo la cantidad de emisiones… como dióxido de carbono y metano”, explica Anderson. Esta reducción directamente impacta las metas

A sign hung up on a door advertises for the “Green Team” that is run by the Energy and Sustainability Office in an effort to reward offices and departments for becoming more sustainable.

A wall in the Shepard Union building dedicated to Weber State University’s Sustainability club, showcasing what they do around campus and how to start getting involved.

A composting bin, trash bin and recycling bin set up by the Weber State Sustainability club, sit in Shepard Union near the various food places so students can help limit food waste when disposing objects.

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The 1999 Weber State men’s basketball team etched its name in history with a remarkable journey marked by triumphs, legendary players and an unforgettable upset in the NCAA Tournament. Under the guidance of Coach Ron Abegglen, the Wildcats experienced a season like no other, culminating in a historic victory against the University of North Carolina.

Coach Abegglen, in his eighth and final season at Weber State, was known for his unwavering commitment to winning. Having led the Wildcats to two previous Big Sky titles and notable victories in past NCAA Tournaments, Abegglen entered the 1998-99 season with a determination to build on the program’s success.

The team’s roster was bolstered by the ad-

dition of two junior college All-Americans, Harold “The Show” Arceneaux and Eddie “The Thrill” Gill. Recruited by former Weber State player Guy Beach, who was now an assistant coach, Arceneaux and Gill quickly became the dynamic duo that would define the season. Their nicknames, coined by WSU radio broadcaster Carl Arky, perfectly captured their electrifying playing styles.

While Arceneaux and Gill garnered attention, the team had key returning players, including senior Damien Baskerville, senior center Andy Jensen, and guard Noel Jackson, amongst others. The Wildcats’ goal was clear – to infuse speed and quickness into their game, addressing previous limitations in the backcourt.

The season kicked off with a win at Southern Utah University and a statement 83–80 home victory over Brigham Young University, extending the Wildcats’ four-year home winning streak against the Cougars. Wins over Boise State University and Rice University followed, with Arceneaux emerging as a dominant force, leading the team in scoring consistently.

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1999 Weber State Forward Harold Arceneaux (21), shooting the ball as a member of the opposing team attempts to block.

to San Francisco State University and the University of Utah but rebounded with wins over Mesa State College and Seattle University. A pivotal moment came when they triumphed 82–72 against Utah State University in front of a crowd exceeding 12,000 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

A memorable trip to Hawaii for the Pearl Harbor Classic saw the Wildcats lose in overtime to the University of Alabama but bounced back with wins over Texas Tech University and BYU-Hawaii, concluding 1998 with a 9–4 record heading into Big Sky play in 1999.

Big Sky conference play began with a narrow 81–76 win at California State University, Sacramento. The Wildcats then faced a challenging 82–59 loss at Portland State University, where Coach Abegglen was ejected, setting a rocky start to conference play.

However, the team regrouped and secured three consecutive home victories over Montana State University, University of Montana, and Idaho State University. A memorable four-overtime clash with Eastern Washington University showcased Arceneaux’s brilliance, scoring 20 points in the extra periods and sealing a 101–100 win.

The Wildcats faced adversity with an 87– 53 blowout loss at Montana, bringing their conference record to 8–3. Remarkably, they went on to win their last five regular-season games, clinching the Big Sky title with an 11–3 record and the right to host the conference tournament.

Accolades poured in, with Coach Abegglen honored as the Big Sky Coach of the Year, and Arceneaux named the Big Sky Most Valuable Player, while Gill received Big Sky Newcomer of the Year honors.

Weber State continued its success in the conference tournament, defeating Montana State 93–73 in the semi-finals and Northern Arizona University 82–75 in the title game, earning a ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the 12th time in school history.

Selection Sunday placed Weber State as a 14 seed in the West Region, setting the stage for a historic matchup against national powerhouse North Carolina. In a stunning upset, the Wildcats, led by Arceneaux’s 36-point performance, secured a 76–74 victory, capturing the nation’s attention and becoming

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1999 Men’s Basketball, Harold Arceneaux (21), shooting upwards to make a basket.

tournament darlings.

The celebration was short-lived as Weber State faced the University of Florida in the second round. Despite a valiant effort, the Wildcats fell in overtime, ending their remarkable journey. The season concluded with a 25–8 record, marking one of the most memorable campaigns in school history.

Coach Abegglen ended his eight-year tenure at Weber State with a legacy of success, leading the team to three Big Sky titles and two NCAA Tournament victories. Arceneaux and Gill, inducted into the Weber State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014, went on to have successful careers, with Arceneaux becoming WSU’s career leader in scoring average.

The 1999 Weber State men’s basketball team’s achievements, highlighted by their NCAA Tournament upset, remain a testament to teamwork, resilience, and the indomitable spirit that defined that historic season.

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El equipo de baloncesto masculino de Weber State de 1999 marcó su lugar en la historia con un viaje notable que incluye triunfos, jugadores legendarios y una victoria inesperada inolvidable en el torneo NCAA. Bajo la guía del entrenador Ron Abegglen, los Wildcats experimentaron una temporada sin comparación, culminando con una victoria histórica contra la universidad de Carolina del Norte.

El equipo de baloncesto masculino de Weber State de 1999 grabó su nombre en la historia con un viaje notable marcado por triunfos, jugadores legendarios y una sorpresa inolvidable en el Torneo de la NCAA. Bajo la dirección del entrenador Ron Abegglen, los wildcats vivieron una temporada como ninguna otra, que culminó con una victoria histórica contra la Universidad de Carolina del Norte.

El entrenador Abeggien, en su octava y última temporada en Weber State, era conocido por su inquebrantable compromiso con la victoria. Habiendo llevado a los Wildcats a dos títulos anteriores de la Big Sky y notables victorias en los pasados Torneos de la NCAA. Abegglen comenzó la temporada 1998-99 con la determinación de seguir construyendo sobre el éxito del programa.

La plantilla del equipo se reforzó con la incorporación de dos jóvenes universitarios All-Americans, Harol ‘The Show’ Arceneaux y Eddie ‘The Thrill’ Gill. Reclutados por el ex jugador de Weber State Guy Beach, que ahora era entrenador asistente, Arceneaux y Gill se convirtieron rápidamente en el dúo dinámico que definiría la temporada. Sus apodos, acunados por Carl Arky, locutor de la radio de WSU, reflejaron a la perfección sus electrizantes estilos de juego.

Los Wildcats se enfrentaron a desafíos con derrotas ante la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco y la Universidad de Utah, pero se recuperaron con victorias ante el Mesa State College y la Universidad de Seattle. Un momento crucial fue el triunfo por 82-72 contra la Universidad Estatal de Utah ante más de 12.000 espectadores en el Delta Center de Salt Lake City.

En un memorable viaje a Hawaii para el Pearl Harbor Classis, los Wildcats perdieron en

la prórroga contra la universidad de Alabama, pero se recuperaron con victorias contra la Universidad Tecnológica de Texas y BYU- Hawaii, concluyendo 1998 con un récord de 9-4 de cara a la Big Sky en 1999.

La conferencia Big Sky comenzó con una ajustada victoria por 81-76 en California State University, Sacramento. A continuación, los Wildcats sufrieron una dura derrota por 8259 en Portland State University, donde el entrenador Abeggien fue expulsado, lo que supuso un comienzo difícil para la conferencia.

Sin embargo, el equipo se reagrupo y consiguió tres victorias consecutivas en casa contra la Universidad estatal de Montana, la universidad de Montana y la Universidad y la Universidad Estatal de Idaho. Un memorable choque en cuatro prórrogas contra la universidad de Eastern Washington puso de manifiesto la brillantez de Arceneaux, que anotó 20 puntos en los periodos extra y selló una victoria por 101-100.

Los Wildcats se enfrentaron a la adversidad con una derrota por 87-53 en Montana, con lo que su récord en la conferencia se quedó en 8-3 notablemente siguieron adelante en la competición. Notablemente, ganaron sus últimos cinco partidos de la temporada regular, consiguiendo el título de la Big Sky con un récord de 11-3 y el derecho a organizar el torneo de la conferencia.

El entrenador Abeggien fue elegido como Entrenador del año de la Big Sky. Areceneaux fue nombrado jugador Más valioso de la Big Sky y Gill el galardón de jugador Revelación del Año de la Big Sky. Weber State continuó su éxito en el torneo de la conferencia, derrotando a Montana State 93-73 en las semifinales y a Northern Arizona University 82-75 en el partido por el título ganando un billete para el Torneo de NCAA por 12 deseaba vez en la historia de la escuela.

El domingo de la Selección colocó a Weber State como cabeza de serie 14 en la Región Oeste, preparando el escenario para un enfrentamiento histórico contra la potencia nacional de Carolina del Norte. Es una sorprendente sorpresa, los Wildcats, liderados por los 36 puntos de Arceneaux , se aseguraron una victoria por 76-74, captando la atención del país y convirtiéndose en los favoritos del torneo.

La celebración duró poco, ya que Weber State se enfrentó a la Universidad de Florida

en la segunda ronda, A pesar de un valiente esfuerzo, los Wildcats cayeron en la prórroga, poniendo fin a su extraordinario viaje. La temporada concluyó con un récord de 25-8 marcando una de las campañas más memorables en la historia de la escuela.

El entrenador Abeggien terminó su mandato de ocho años en Weber State con un legado de éxitos, llevando al equipo a tres títulos de la Big Sky y dos victorias en el Torneo de la NCAA Arceneaux.

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By GRACIE STEPHENSON Reporter

Once a month Katie Ewell, WSU senior, falls victim to a week’s worth of pain and sickness.

What she has is not comparable to a cold or any other viral infection. She suffers from painful abdominal cramps that are the result of her menstrual cycle.

“I have skipped classes due to a painful period,” Ewell said. “However, professors don’t necessarily see that to be a valid excuse.”

Roughly 1.8 billion women around the world menstruate, according to the National Institutes of Health. However, regardless of the large number of menstruating individuals, painful periods are rarely taken seriously.

A woman’s period can be inconvenient, uncomfortable and painful. Endometriosis

and ovarian cysts can amplify the pain and discomfort a woman feels during her menstrual cycle.

The office on Women’s Health gauges the number of women suffering from endometriosis to be 6.5 million. About 10 in every 100 women experience ovarian cysts, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Johns Hopkins Medicine estimates that dysmenorrhea, otherwise known as severe and frequent cramps and pain during a menstrual cycle, affects up to 95% of women.

Aside from pain, a woman’s period can have a heavy flow which can hinder her dayto-day life. Things like frequently visiting the bathroom to change feminine hygiene products, wearing specific clothing to avoid visible bleeding through and avoiding going out to accommodate a heavy flow can be considered normal for many women.

What WSU women experience during a menstrual cycle Grace Fraser is a freshman studying elementary education. Fraser describes her menstrual cramps to be so painful that she is sometimes unable to get out of bed. A typical period for Fraser includes abdominal cramping, back pain, headaches and nausea.

“I have called into work and skipped classes before due to my menstrual cycle,” Fraser said. “I have never explained that it’s my period because it’s generally not seen as a serious reason to not come in- I always just say I’m sick.”

Freshman Rin Adam finds her periods to be painful and a disturbance to her everyday doings.

“I get cramps and headaches on my period.

Cramps can hinder my daily life quite a bit because it makes standing, moving and

sometimes even breathing difficult. The headaches can be pretty bad, and nothing will get rid of the pain,” Adam said.

Adam has called in sick at work and skipped school due to painful and uncomfortable periods before.

“Anytime I call in I tell them it’s because I’m sick. I feel like schools and workplaces usually aren’t understanding about periods. They see it as something invalid,” Adam said.

Olivia Cottrell is a freshman studying business. Cottrell recounts the only time she called in sick to work and transparently disclosed that her period was the reason for being unable to come in.

“One time I did tell my boss that I wasn’t coming in because of my period. It was even a woman and she asked me to come in anyways,” Cottrell said.

Lyndee Thornell, an aspiring school psy-

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Bookshelf full of menstruation products in the Women’s Center at Weber State Ogden campus.

chologist, recalls a similar experience with trying to use her period as an excuse to not come into work.

“I usually just tell my boss that I’m sick.

I work with mostly men and if I bring up my period it makes them uncomfortable,” Thornell said. “When I tell them I can’t come in because of my period they ask me to deal with it and come in anyway.”

On top of the physical pain that a woman’s menstrual cycle can cause, there is a large psychological and emotional aspect associated with periods as well.

“I find that during my period I get more irritable and more sensitive. I tend to feel more insecure,” Ewell said.

“It makes me super depressed sometimes.

The emotional rollercoaster I feel from my period can be very hindering,” Fraser said.

How WSU professors view menstrual

cycles Matthew Crook is an associate professor of microbiology. Crook claims that he accommodates women’s health by not implementing an attendance policy. This allots for any days a woman may need to miss because of her period.

However, Crook finds it important to make the distinction between regular periods and irregular ones.

“If women are experiencing an abnormal period, I definitely think that they should see to their health,” Crook said. “If they just have a normal period, I don’t get the impression that it has a significant debilitating effect on their daily doings.”

Assistant Professor Robin Haislett strongly believes in the seriousness of a woman’s menstrual cycle.

“As a woman who has experienced a pain-

Menstruation product dispenser found in the Shepard Union building.

ful period before, there has been days where it’s taken me out,” Haislett said. “I hope that people who don’t experience cramps like that, male or female, would be sympathetic to those who do.”

Haislett has integrated her view on periods into her attendance policy by not penalizing students who aren’t able to make it to class for various reasons, especially during a painful period.

“A period is a biological event that’s happening to you. It would be the same if you had a stomach bug or just generally not feeling well,” Haislett said.

Professor Rieneke Holman teaches in the nursing department but is a labor and delivery nurse by trade. She too believes that a woman’s menstrual cycle is “overall not taken as seriously as it should be.”

“Men can’t experience a period, so they

have no concept of the pain,” Holman said.

“Some women don’t have very painful periods, so they don’t understand either.

Whatever happens to you is what you think is normal.”

Many individuals believe that because a period is a biological event the pain and side effects become something a woman is used to, or that it’s normal. This is not true.

The results of a study uploaded by Up To Date, an evidence-based medical support site, showed that some women’s period cramps are close to the same amount of pain felt during childbirth.

“Being in pain is not something you should get used to,” Haislett said.

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The answer is D, Dean Hurst. According to The Standard, Dean Hurst, a WSU graduate and former staff member who left a big mark on the university, passed away on Jan. 14 at the age of 97. Hurst is credited with raising funds to build the Dee Events Center and the Stewart Bell Tower, among many others.

The answer is A, Las Vegas and Southern California. According to KSL, the proposed high-speed railway between the two major regions, which was already given $4 billion this past year, is being given $2.5 billion more.

The train is said to move at 186 mph or more.

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