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On June 27, a Weber State University staff member found the words “White Power” etched into the panel of an elevator in the Shepherd Union Building. Though the graffiti was removed within the hour, Weber State University sent out an email notifying the community two days later to address the situation.

As of now, the university does not know who etched the racially-charged words into the elevator panel or when the graffiti occurred. Though this seems to be an isolated

incident, there has been an increase in hate crimes against persons or property in the state of Utah and in universities within the state.

In late 2021, reports of KKK activity and destruction of Black students’ property was reported at the University of Utah and in the fall of 2022, Brigham Young University came under fire after a student chanted the “n-word” at a Black volleyball player in a game against Duke University.

According to the Department of Justice, between 2020 and 2021, incidents of hate crimes were up by over 2,000 incidents in the state of Utah between the two years, with

about 60% of incidents having to do with racial or ethnic background. The data for 2022 and 2023 have not yet been released by the department.

In the email sent out to students by Tammy Nguyen, WSU’s executive director for access and inclusion, the University addressed their disapproval of the actions and any other actions that perpetuate racism.

The university also encouraged students to reach out to WSU’s counseling services and centers for belonging and cultural engagement, if they feel necessary.

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El martes 27 de junio, un empleado de Weber State University encontró las palabras “White Power” (Poder Blanco) escritas en la pared de un ascensor en el edificio Sheppard Union. Aunque el grafiti se eliminó en menos de una hora, la universidad envió un email notificándolo a la comunidad de WSU dos días después para abordar la situación.

Por ahora, la Universidad no sabe quién escribió esas palabras con cargas raciales en

el ascensor, ni cuando la pintada se realizó. Aunque parezca un incidente aislado, ha habido un aumento en los crímenes de odio hacia personas o propiedades en el estado de Utah, y en las universidades de este.

A finales de 2021 se reportó actividad del KKK y destrucción de propiedades de estudiantes negros en University of Utah, y en el otoño de 2022, Brigham Young University fue atacada después de que un estudiante coreara la “n-word” a una jugadora de voleibol negra en un partido contra Duke University.

Según el Departamento de Justicia, entre 2020 y 2021 los crímenes de odio aumentaron en más de dos mil incidentes en el estado de Utah, con alrededor del 60% de estos

estando relacionados con el origen racial o étnico. Los datos de 2022 y 2023 aún no han sido publicados por el departamento. En el correo electrónico que fue enviado a los estudiantes por Tammy Nguyen, Directora Ejecutiva de Acceso e Inclusión de la División de Equidad, Diversidad e Inclusión de WSU, la universidad deja clara su desaprobación de esta y cualquier otra acción que perpetúe el racismo.

La universidad también anima a los estudiantes a contactar con los servicios de terapia de WSU, y los centros de pertenencia e involucramiento cultural, si sienten que es necesario.

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The annual Ogden tradition, Lindquist Pops Concert and Fireworks, is just right around the corner. The Lindquist Pops Concert and Fireworks is a summer celebration for Ogden City’s Pioneer Day that brings thousands of local residents to Weber State’s campus to listen to the New American Philharmonic and watch a firework show. This year marks the 44th annual celebration of the event.

This year’s Lindquist Pops celebration will be on July 16 from 9-11 p.m. There will be food trucks at the event to provide beverages and food. At the Lindquist Plaza, the New American Philharmonic will begin playing at 9 p.m. and will play for an hour before the fireworks begin. Residents can watch the fireworks light up the sky to the sound of the symphony playing.

This tradition started in 1978 by John A. Lindquist, president of Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries, and Telitha E. Lindquist and has continued every year since then. Although the celebration did have to go on hiatus during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, it is now back in full swing.

This year, the Ogden City Council is honoring John Lindquist through memory sharing, curated by Ogden Councilman Bart Blair. Blair wants residents of the area to share their memories and tradition of going to this celebration. Blair has been a part of Ogden City Council for 14 years and was born and raised here in Ogden. Blair is also an alumni from Ogden High School as well as Weber State University.

On Ogden City’s website, there was a forum for residents to share their memories regarding the upcoming event.

“I thought it would be great if we could ask the community for their favorite memory or tradition about the Pops Concert,” Blair said. The night of the concert, a few of these memories will be shared with John E. Lind-

quist, the son of the event’s founders.

“I just respect that Mr. Lindquist and Weber State have worked on this partnership to provide such a great activity for the community that everyone gets to participate in, and everyone gets to come together,” Blair said.

“It is wonderful to see.”

Blair shared some of his traditions for the Pops Concert. When Blair was a child, he and his family would go every year with a few other families from his neighborhood. Blair and his family and friends would go to Weber State Sunday afternoon and share a potluck picnic. This event has also become a multi-generational tradition for Blair and his family.

“I was a 6- or 7-year-old kid when I first started going with my family,” Blair said. “Now I’ve raised my family going to watch the show. My daughters are all in college now as they start their own families; I think they’ll come back to celebrate. It just continues to grow.”

Blair is unsure of whether or not memo-

ry-sharing will become an ongoing tradition for the Lindquist Pops event, saying it depends on the responses that the City Council receives.

“I think it would be a fun tradition to start,” Blair said. “Every year, either through Ogden City’s website or Weber State, have people share their favorite memories.”

Blair said it would be a great way to bring people in the community together while also honoring John A. Lindquist as well as Ogden’s history.

Blair also discussed how locals might prepare to get the best seat in the house to watch the fireworks.

“You’ll notice on Saturday night, people are getting to get their spot,” Blair said. “Some have had the same spot for years and years.”

On-campus parking and seating is limited for the event. VIP parking and seating fill up quickly, as thousands of people come to the event, so it is important to RSVP if you want on-campus parking.

Parking lots A1 and A10 will be closed on campus starting July 15, limiting some of the parking on campus. Additional parking will be available at the Dee Events Center as well as down Harrison Boulevard.

Personal fireworks and pets are not allowed at this event, but exceptions will be made for service animals. Saving spots with chairs and blankets will not be allowed before July 15 at 6 p.m.

The Lindquist Pops and Fireworks is one of the largest events in northern Utah during the summer as thousands of people attend this on-going event every year that shows no sign of stopping. This year’s celebration is brought even more together through the sharing of memories and honoring of John A. Lindquist.

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Fireworks of all colors were presented at the 2022 Lindquist Pops Concert.

La tradición anual de Ogden, Lindquist Pops Concert and Fireworks, está a la vuelta de la esquina. El Lindquist Pops Concert and Fireworks es una celebración de verano del Día de los Pioneros de la ciudad de Ogden que atrae a miles de residentes locales al campus de Weber State para escuchar la New American Philharmonic y ver un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales. Este año marca la 44ª celebración anual del evento.

La celebración de Lindquist Pops de este año será el 16 de julio de 9 a 11 p.m. Habrá camiones de comida en el evento para proporcionar bebidas y alimentos. En Lindquist Plaza, la New American Philharmonic comenzará a tocar a las 9 p.m. y tocará durante una hora antes de que comiencen los fuegos artificiales. Los residentes podrán ver cómo los fuegos artificiales iluminan el cielo al son de la sinfonía.

Esta tradición comenzó en 1978 por John A. Lindquist, presidente de Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries, y Telitha E. Lindquist y ha continuado todos los años desde entonces. Aunque la celebración tuvo que hacer una pausa durante la pandemia de COVID-19 de 2020, ahora está de vuelta en pleno apogeo. Este año, el Concejo Municipal de Ogden está honrando a John Lindquist a través del intercambio de recuerdos, organizado por el concejal de Ogden, Bart Blair. Blair quiere que los residentes del área compartan sus recuerdos y la tradición de asistir a esta celebración. Blair ha sido parte del Ayuntamiento de Ogden durante 14 años y nació y creció aquí en Ogden. Blair también es ex alumno de Ogden High School y de Weber State University.

“Pensé que sería genial si pudiéramos preguntarle a la comunidad cuál es su recuerdo o tradición favorita sobre el Pops Concert”, dijo Blair.

La noche del concierto, algunos de estos

recuerdos serán compartidos con John E. Lindquist, el hijo de los fundadores del evento.

“Solo respeto que el Sr. Lindquist y Weber State hayan trabajado en esta asociación para brindar una actividad tan grandiosa para la comunidad en la que todos pueden participar y todos pueden unirse”, dijo Blair.

“Es maravilloso verlo”.

Blair compartió algunas de sus tradiciones para el Pops Concert. Cuando Blair era niño, él y su familia iban todos los años con otras familias de su vecindario. Blair y su familia y amigos irían a Weber State el domingo por la tarde y compartirían un picnic informal. Este evento también se ha convertido en una tradición multigeneracional para Blair y su familia.

“Era un niño de 6 o 7 años cuando comencé a ir con mi familia”, dijo Blair. “Ahora he criado a mi familia yendo a ver el programa. Mis hijas están todas en la universidad ahora que forman sus propias familias; Creo que volverán a celebrar. Simplemente sigue creciendo”.

Blair no está seguro de si el intercambio de

recuerdos se convertirá o no en una tradición continua para el evento Lindquist Pops, y dice que depende de las respuestas que reciba el Concejo Municipal.

“Creo que sería una tradición divertida comenzar”, dijo Blair. “Todos los años, ya sea a través del sitio web de Ogden City o de Weber State, la gente comparte sus recuerdos favoritos”.

Blair dijo que sería una excelente manera de unir a las personas de la comunidad y al mismo tiempo honrar a John A. Lindquist y la historia de Ogden.

Blair también discutió cómo los lugareños podrían prepararse para obtener el mejor asiento de la casa para ver los fuegos artificiales.

“Te darás cuenta el sábado por la noche, la gente está consiguiendo su lugar”, dijo Blair. “Algunos han tenido el mismo lugar durante años y años”.

El estacionamiento y los asientos en el campus son limitados para el evento. El estacionamiento y los asientos VIP se llenan rápidamente, ya que miles de personas asisten al evento, por lo que es importante confirmar

su asistencia si desea estacionar en el campus.

Los estacionamientos A1 y A10 estarán cerrados en el campus a partir del 15 de julio, lo que limitará parte del estacionamiento en el campus. Habrá estacionamiento adicional disponible en el Dee Events Center, así como en Harrison Boulevard.

No se permiten fuegos artificiales personales ni mascotas en este evento, pero se harán excepciones para los animales de servicio. No se permitirá guardar lugares con sillas y frazadas antes del 15 de julio a las 6 p.m.

Lindquist Pops and Fireworks es uno de los eventos más grandes en el norte de Utah durante el verano, ya que miles de personas asisten a este evento continuo cada año que no muestra signos de detenerse. La celebración de este año se une aún más al compartir recuerdos y honrar a John A. Lindquist.

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Weber State University’s softball team ended their regular season play on May 4 with an 8–12 loss against Idaho State University. The Wildcats finished with a Big Sky Conference record of 6–9 and an overall record of 13–32, with a 3–6 record at home and a 4–11 record on the road.

Heading into the Big Sky Softball Tournament, Weber State was placed No. 5 in the rankings. The first game of the tournament for Weber State was against No. 4-ranked Portland State University.

Weber State jumped in front early with a 5–2 lead heading into the top of the third inning. With a two-run RBI single, one-run RBI single, and a walked batter with the bases loaded, Portland State jumped in front 6–5 in the bottom of the third inning.

In the next inning, Wildcat Lauren Hoe hit a 2-run homerun to give Weber State the lead again. Portland State was able to gain the lead again when Olivia Dean was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Maddie Thompson walked for another run to give Portland State the one lead advantage heading into the fifth inning.

Portland State extended their lead in the bottom of the sixth inning with three more runs. With no runs scored by Weber State in the fifth, sixth or seventh inning, Portland State won with a final score of 7–11.

In their second game of the tournament,

Weber State faced off against No. 2-ranked Sacramento State University on May 11.

Sacramento State took the lead in the top of the second inning with a sacrifice fly-out. Weber State fought right back with a single to center field by third baseman Emily Ruhl. Mia Rushton singled to third base and advanced the runner from second base to home off an infield error by Sacramento State. Weber State was able to score again by another fielding error to give them a 3–1 lead over Sacramento State at the end of the second inning.

The Wildcats were able to hold Sacramento scoreless from the third to fifth inning. Weber State tacked on four more runs during those innings with two in the third and two more in the fifth. Sacramento State was only two runs away from making it a tie ballgame in the top of the seventh inning, but the Wildcats held on to secure a 7–5 victory.

The last game of the tournament for the Wildcats was another matchup against Portland State on May 12. Portland State took an early 4–0 lead heading into the fourth inning. Weber State’s only run came in the fourth when Ruhl hit a single to left field to advance Katelyn Whiting to the home plate. Portland State held control of the rest of the game with another run scored in the fifth and two more in the sixth inning. With the final score ending in a 7–1 victory for Portland State, Weber State was eliminated from the Big Sky Softball Tournament.

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LAUREN HOE SIGNS WITH A PROFESSIONAL TEAM IN GERMANY.

Weber State star catcher Lauren Hoe signed her first professional contract for Bonn Capitals in Germany. Lauren Hoe is a four-time all-conference selection, and she has the stats to solidify her as one of the best softball players in Big Sky Conference history.

During her four years at Weber State University, Hoe won the 2019 Big Sky conference Honorable Mention-Catcher, 2021 Big Sky Conference Player of the Year award, 2021 Big Sky Conference First team-Catcher, and 2022 Big Sky Conference Second Team-Catcher. As a Wildcat, Hoe helped the team to a Big Sky Tournament Title in 2019 and made an NCAA Regional Appearance in 2019 and 2022.

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El equipo de softbol de la universidad Weber State terminó su juego de la temporada regular el cuatro de mayo con una derrota de 8–12 contra la universidad Idaho State. Los Wildcats terminaron con un récord de de 6–9 en la conferencia Big Sky y un récord sobre todo de 13–32, con un récord de 3–6 en casa y 4-11 afuera.

Al empezar el torneo de softbol Big Sky, Weber State tenía la clasificación número cinco. El primer partido del torneo para Weber State fue contra la universidad Portland State con la clasificación número cuatro.

Weber State ganó la ventaja rápidamente con 5–2 al empezar la tercera entrada. Después de tres carreras y una base por bolas con las bases llenas, Portland State adelantó con 6–5.

Durante la siguiente entrada, la Wildcat Lauren Hoe bateó un jonrón de dos carreras y dio la ventaja a Weber State. Pero Portland State podía ganar la ventaja otra vez cuando Olivia Dean fue golpeada por un lanzamiento con las bases llenas. Por esta base por bolas Maddie Thompson ganó otra carrera y Portland State tenía la ventaja al empezar la quinta entrada.

Portland State extendió su ventaja durante la sexta entrada con tres carreras más. Nadie tuvo más carreras durante el resto del partido

y Portland State ganó con anotación de 7–11. Durante su segundo partido del torneo, Weber State jugó contra la clasificación número dos, la universidad Sacramento State, el once de mayo.

Sacramento State ganó la ventaja durante la segunda entrada, pero Weber State luchó con un sencillo al campo central por Emily Ruhl. Mia Rushton bateó un sencillo a la tercera base que resultó en un carrera por un error del cuadro de Sacramento State. Weber State podía ganar otra carrera por otro error y tenía una ventaja de 3–1 contra Sacramento State al terminar la segunda entrada.

Los Wildcats no dejaron que Sacramento tuviera carreras durante la tercera, cuarta y quinta entradas, mientras que ganaron cuatro carreras más, dos durante la tercera entrada y dos durante la quinta. Sacramento State solo necesitaba dos carreras para hacer un empate, pero no las ganó y los Wildcats perseveraron para ganar la victoria con 7–5.

El partido final del torneo para los Wildcats fue otro contra Portland State el doce de mayo. Portland State ganó la ventaja temprano al empezar la cuarta entrada con 4–0. La única carrera de Weber State fue durante la cuarta entrada cuando Ruhl bateó un sencillo al campo izquierdo para dar una carrera a Katelyn Whiting. Portland State tuvo control durante el resto del partido con otra carrera durante la quinta entrada y dos más durante la sexta. Con anotación final de 7–1 para Portland State, Weber State fue eliminado del torneo de sóftbol Big Sky.

LAUREN HOE FIRMA CON UN EQUIPO PROFESIONAL EN ALEMANIA.

Lauren Hoe, el receptor estelar de Weber State firmó su primer contrato para Bonn Capitals en Alemania. Lauren Hoe ha sido seleccionado para la conferencia cuatro veces, y tiene las estadísticas para solidificarla como una de las mejores jugadores de sóftbol de la historia de la conferencia Big Sky.

Durante sus cuatro años en la universidad Weber State, En la conferencia Big Sky, Hoe ganó premios para mención honorable como receptor en 2019, la jugador del año y receptor primero de equipo en 2021, y receptor segundo de equipo en 2022. Como Wildcat, Hoe ayudó a su equipo a ganar el título durante el torneo Big Sky de 2019 y tenía apariencias regionales en la NCAA en 2019 y 2022.

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Despite loving dark fantasy and playing over 80 hours in Dark Souls One, I suck at Soulsbornes, the punishingly hard video games produced by FromSoft, and have yet to play Elden Ring. Until recently, I didn’t have a way to pick

the game up until a Steam sale dropped it down about 30%.

I decided to set up my first character as if I had no experience with a Soulsborne game. I chose the most classic-looking fantasy hero, the Vagabond starter class, and a crimson amber medallion that’s supposed to give me more health points as my free item.

With that, I dove into the game, knowing only a few things. A queen has died and the titular Elden Ring is shattered. It’s my job as a “Tarnished” to find the pieces of this Elden Ring and become the Elden Lord.

I finished the tutorial and walked out into this beautiful world. I saved at a checkpoint and then ran off into the distance where I promptly got killed by a miniboss.

After about five tries, I decided that whatever that was, it was much too hard at this moment, and proceeded to follow the little wisps leading me towards a castle in the distance.

When I got to the castle and dispatched the weaker enemies out front, I ventured in, where I met the first boss.

With the help of my summons and another player’s summons right outside of the boss area, the boss was killed and I journeyed onwards.

Much like the Dark Souls games before it, Elden Ring has three different types of multiplayer. The summons that I used is the first type of co-op multiplayer feature in Elden Ring. A player can set up a summoning sign somewhere on the ground so others can assist them.

The second, and most common, is a somewhat indirect form, where players can leave messages on the ground for others to find and read. These messages can warn of impending dangers, mislead in the hopes of leading you to your doom, or simply be comical with no real effect on the game.

The third is player versus player, where you or an enemy player invades the other’s world to fight to the death for extra money.

As far as gameplay, it plays like most other games made from FromSoft.

Between that and video game controls having been mostly standardized to a certain layout on controllers, maneuvering and fighting were remarkably easy for me to pick up.

Just because the combat is fairly standard and hasn’t been heavily changed does not mean that combat is easy. This is a FromSoft game after all, so the combat is challenging and occasionally feels rigged against you, but the game gives you plenty of options to

cater to your playstyle and make the game easier.

The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, and do an amazing job of pulling you in.

I personally love the Soulsborne style of storytelling, but if you want to know what is happening in the world you are in without spending an inordinate amount of time wandering around to pick up random items and read their descriptions, then your best bet is to Google lore videos and just watch or listen to those.

If you are like me and like to have a TV show or a podcast in the background while gaming, listening to Elden Ring lore videos can be quite a fun experience. It provides a certain feeling as if you were the Witcher and your goofy bard is telling you legends as you wander the countryside.

I will add that because of this cryptic style of storytelling, any little discovery feels monumental because it’s like you were the only person to have discovered it.

Regardless, the lore is worth digging into however you choose, as George R. R. Martin wrote the lore of the world preceding the events of the game, making the history very rich and entertaining no matter how you consume it.

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On June 30, Ogden Arts held the second Ogden Twilight concert for 2023 at the Ogden Amphitheater. As I am not a raver, nor do I listen to music that is adjacent to that of rave music, I am not qualified to review the actual performances. What I can do however, is report my observations as an outsider let into the space.

Directly in front of the portable benches at the amphitheater was a grass patch to sit on. Any blankets or camping chairs were banned from entry because they were a safety concern on the grass. Water bottles filled and not sealed and outside food was also prohibited as is standard for music events.

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At the front of the stage, the VIP section was located. On the right side of the stage was the sponsor lounge for the sponsors of the concert.

Lucky Slice Pizza had two separate trucks held on each side of a food court directly behind the bleachers that had been wheeled in for extra seating. Along with pizza, there was also Fry Me to the Moon, a food truck specializing in fried foods such as donuts, Navajo tacos and scones; Wasatch Roasting Company, a local coffee shop; and Ogden Taco Cartel, which sold tacos with various types of meat, including a vegan jackfruit option.

When you first get past security, directly in front of the entrance were the first two of five alcohol wristband spots and the merchandise stands for Kaskade and the Ogden Twilight concert set.

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Close to either side of the entrance into the event, there were Ogden Twilight’s beer stands. Directly across from one of these, Ogden Clinic was set up with water, chapstick and sunglasses for the concertgoers. Along with the bar spots for mixed drinks and beer, there was also a non-alcoholic pop-up selling zero-proof beverages.

Zero-proof refers to drinks brewed in a way to avoid any alcohol content, which leads to drinks that still have the taste but without the buzz, allowing people to still participate in alcohol culture without actually having to deal with the drug.

“Everyone wants to be invited, but not everybody wants to be intoxicated,” Amy Wanderley-Britt, one of the co-owners of WB’s Eatery and one of the people running the non-alcoholic bottle shop, said.

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The lineup included Mr. Tape, SOHMI and Kaskade. Due to the concert being somewhat close to rave-style music, the attire of attendees was greatly varied, ranging from shorts and a tee shirt to bathing suits and mesh tops. As the night went on, and more people started to show up, the outfits shifted further towards that of rave culture, coinciding with the increase in Kandi on attendees’ wrists.

Kandi is a type of accessory or jewelry made of plastic beads and symbolizes unity in the American rave community. They hold a similar significance as friendship bracelets outside of the rave community.

Between the acts, attendees filled the food truck/merch alley in order to kill time between sets.

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Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.