WOMEN’S CENTER

The Women’s Center is a space for all, and focuses on issues that effect the lives of women. Come by and get involved today!

Education & Empowerment

Leadership & Engagement

Safe@Weber Violence Prevention

Safe@Weber Advocacy Services

Scholarships and Resource Pantry

Learn more at: weber.edu/womenscenter

Follow at: @WeberStateWomensCenter

By COLLYN COWLES Section Editor

turned to their respective teams, with both Green and Irving scoring contracts over $100 million.

Irving returned to the Dallas Mavericks after being traded there earlier this year, continuing the backcourt duo of Irving and Luka Dončić. The Mavericks should be looking for a starting center and some defensive wings who can help them on the defensive end of the floor. They signed guards like Dante Exum and Seth Curry but still need to fill out their roster.

Green is returning to the Golden State Warriors, an organization where he won four championships, continuing his relationship with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

The morning of July 1, NBA all star Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trailblazers where he has spent his entire career.

finals. Featured by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, pieces they added were beneficial in building a team around them. Notable pickups were Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, with them also re-signing Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell, building their roster to compete with an aging LeBron.

The Houston Rockets made some splashes by signing unrestricted free agent Fred VanVleet and acquiring Dillon Brooks to pair with their young core. Not a championship team but notable signings. The Indiana Pacers added Bruce Brown, who was on the Denver Nuggets last year.

By RAYSHAUN BAKER-LYNCH Asst. Section Editor

As the final buzzer sounded on the NBA Finals, marking the end of another exhilarating season, a different kind of excitement swept through the basketball world. Excitement for the NBA off-season, a time when teams and fans alike eagerly awaited the frenzy of NBA free agency.

On June 30, NBA free agency kicked off. Right out of the gate, big-named free agents like Kyrie Irving and Draymond Green re-

The closest Lillard has gotten to winning a championship was the Western Conference Finals where he lost to the Kevin Durant Warriors. This is an opportunity for Lillard to win an NBA championship. The top teams that are looking at Lillard on the trade market are the Miami Heat, 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers. As of right now, Miami is the leading candidate to get Lillard after making the NBA finals themselves this year.

A team last year that didn’t make the finals were the Los Angeles Lakers. They lost in the Western conference to NBA champions the Denver Nuggets. When free agency hit, they stacked their team so they could get to the

The NBA off-season is a whirlwind of activity, with trades, signings and contract negotiations taking the center stage. During this part of the off season, teams redefine their identities, making bold moves that have the potential to reshape the entire league. The landscape of the NBA shifted as new alliances formed, rivalries intensified and underdogs rose to prominence.

For fans, the off-season and free agency are a roller coaster ride of emotions. These are moments of elation and disappointment, surprises and shocks. But through it all, the excitement remains constant. The NBA off-season and the frenzy of free agency is the fuel that keeps the passion for basketball burning bright, reminding fans that the game they love extended far beyond the boundaries of the basketball court.

By COLLYN COWLES Editor de Sección

Con el sonido de la bocina final de las Finales de la NBA, que marcaba el final de otra temporada emocionante, un tipo de agitación diferente se esparció en el mundo del baloncesto. Emoción por la temporada baja de la NBA, tiempo que equipos y fans esperaban ansiosamente por el frenesí de la agencia libre.

El 30 de junio, la agencia libre de la NBA comenzó. De forma inmediata, los agentes libres de gran renombre Kyrie Irving y Draymond Green volvieron con sus respectivos equipos, donde ambos, Irving y Green, firmaron contratos de más de $100 millones.

Irving regresó a Dallas Mavericks después de haber sido negociado allí a principios de este año, continuando con el dúo de Irving y Luka Dončić. Mavericks deben buscar un centro principal y algunos defensas que puedan ayudarles en el extremo defensivo de la cancha. Firmaron aleros como Dante Exum y Seth Curry, pero todavía tienen que completar su lista.

Green regresa a Golden State Warriors, una organización donde ganó cuatro campeonatos, continuando su relación con Stephen Curry y Klay Thompson.

La mañana del 1 de julio, la estrella de la NBA Damian Lillard solicitó un intercambio de Portland Trailblazers, donde ha pasado toda su carrera.

Lo más cerca que Lillard ha llegado a ganar un campeonato fueron las finales de la Western Conference donde perdió ante Kevin Durant Warriors. Esta es una oportunidad para que Lillard gane un campeonato de la NBA. Los mejores equipos que están interesados en Lillard son los Miami Heat, los 76ers y Los Angeles Clippers. Por el momento, Miami es el candidato principal para conseguir a Lillard después de llegar a las finales de la NBA este año.

Un equipo que no llegó a las finales el año pasado fue Los Angeles Lakers. Estos perdieron en la Western Conference ante los campeones de la NBA Denver Nuggets. Cuando la agencia libre comenzó, se unieron para que pudieran llegar a la final. Con LeBron James y Anthony Davis, las piezas que agregaron fueron beneficiosas para construir un equipo a su alrededor. Algunos notables fueron Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, que también volvieron a firmar a Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura y D’Angelo Russell, construyendo su lista para competir con un LeBron más mayor.

Houston Rockets causaron sensación al contratar al agente libre sin restricciones

Fred VanVleet y al adquirir a Dillon Brooks para emparejarse con su joven equipo. No es un equipo de campeonato, sino con fichajes eminentes. Indiana Pacers añadió a Bruce Brown, que estaba en Denver Nuggets el año pasado.

La temporada baja de la NBA es un torbellino de actividad, con operaciones, fichajes y negociaciones de contratos tomando el foco principal. Durante esta parte de la temporada baja, los equipos redefinen sus identidades, haciendo movimientos audaces que tienen el potencial de remodelar toda la liga. El panorama de la NBA cambió mientras se formaban nuevas alianzas, las rivalidades se intensificaban y los más débiles se hacían prominentes.

Para los aficionados, la temporada baja y la agencia libre son una montaña rusa de emociones. Son momentos de emoción y decepción, sorpresas y choques. Pero la emoción siempre permanece constante. La temporada baja de la NBA y el frenesí de la agencia libre es el combustible que mantiene la pasión por el baloncesto radiante, haciéndoles recordar a los fans que el juego que amaban se extendía más allá de los límites de la cancha de baloncesto.

By BRADEN KISLIN Reporter

Weber State University sits in the middle of unrivaled natural beauty, extending an open invitation to exploration, adventure and education. Recognizing this, WSU has worked to make its Outdoor Program largely successful by offering a diverse range of inclusive outdoor activities intended to foster both a love of the outdoors and a feeling of community.

Outdoor Program coordinator Hayley Prine detailed the program’s intriguing lineup of adventures, educational clinics and special events for this summer.

The multi-day adventures are among the most thrilling options, including the Snake River Rafting Trip, which runs Aug. 11-13 and the yearly Experience Weber trip on Aug. 2425.

The Snake River trip gives participants the chance to ride Wyoming’s ferocious rapids in Alpine Canyon, providing a weekend of thrilling water experiences and peaceful nights spent beneath the stars.

Experience Weber offers new students a warm welcome at the picturesque Pineview reservoir, enabling them to connect and make friendships before the fall semester starts.

You don’t need to look any further if you’re searching for an exciting day.

“We also have lots of single day opportunities: mountain bike dawn patrols, paddle boarding trips, rappel clinics and adaptive climbing programs,” Prine said.

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a nature enthusiast, these activities are made to suit everyone’s interests.

The Outdoor Program is stepping it up this summer with a number of fresh projects. The culmination of the most recent partnership with Snowbasin Resort and Pineview Reservoir was the triumphant debut of Outdoor Adventure X on June 17 and 18.

The weekend was jam-packed with practical clinics on kayaking, traditional climbing techniques and outdoor first aid treks. This collaboration demonstrated the Outdoor Program’s adaptability and dedication to a variety of outdoor activities.

The WSU Outdoor Program will additionally assist the Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit on Sept. 6 and 7. They will provide their knowledge to this event held right here at Weber State as the clinic provider.

The program is also preparing for Swell by Outspring, a novel initiative aimed at encouraging women-owned businesses in the outdoor industry, which will be another first-time event. This event, which is planned to take place from Sept. 15 to 17, aims to highlight female leadership in the outdoor recreation industry.

Additionally, the Outdoor Program is keen to connect with various populations and has partnered with Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports and Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers to offer unique climbing activities.

Interdepartmental collaborations: Enhancing student experience

WSU’s Outdoor Program engages in more than just external collaboration.

“We will be running the second annual Beach Bash with Wildcat Scholars and First Gen Club, and custom paddling trips with WSU Housing, WSU Women’s Center and Study Abroad,” Prine said.

By fostering a feeling of community among the students through these interdepartmental partnerships, outdoor learning benefits are extended to the larger university community.

True to its mission, the Outdoor Program promotes respect for the environment and sustainability.

“At the Outdoor Program, we use and teach Leave No Trace principles in our programs,” Prine said. “We hope that our participants leave us appreciating the land we use for recreation and have a few more tools to care for it.”

The WSU Outdoor Program places a high priority on enhancing the student experience and fostering a feeling of community. It supports the Ogden community by making many of its events and rental items available to the general public. Despite not offering academic credit, the program has enormous value since it promotes community building, skill development and practical education.

Editor-in-Chief Kennedy Camarena kennedycamarena@mail.weber.edu

Managing Editor

Marianna Lopez-Luritta mlopezluritta@mail.weber.edu

Design & Graphics Editor Star Neil starneil@mail.weber.edu

Asst. Design & Graphics Editor Emilie Hart emiliehart@mail.weber.edu

Photo Editor Anna Kuglar briannakuglar@mail.weber.edu

Asst. Photo Editor Sara Staker sarastaker@mail.weber.edu

Chief Copy Editor Justin Steed justinsteed@mail.weber.edu

News Editor Brisa Odenthal brisaodenthal@mail.weber.edu

Asst. News Editor Sky Mundell skylarmundell@mail.weber.edu

Sports Editor Collyn Cowles collyncowles@mail.weber.edu

Culture Editor Adam Montgomery adammontgomery1@mail.weber.edu

Culture Editor Lexie Andrew lexieandrew@mail.weber.edu

Asst. Culture Editor Megan Swann meganswann@mail.weber.edu

Translation/Culture Editor Nathaneal Stout nathanaelstout@mail.weber.edu

Advisor

Jean Norman jeannorman@weber.edu

Business Manager Rob Steedley robertsteedley@weber.edu

The Signpost is a student publication, written, edited and drafted by Weber State University students. Student fees fund the printing of this publication. Opinions or positions voiced are not necessarily endorsed by the university. The Signpost reserves the right to edit for reasons of space and libel and to refuse to print any letters. Letters should be submitted online to thesignpost@weber. edu and read letter to the Editor in the subject box. Letters should not exceed 350 words.