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1.

Lea Salonga is performing with the Tabernacle Choir this Holiday season for their annual Christmas concert. What Disney Princesses did she provide the singing voice for?

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Liz Truss, the most recent UK Prime Minister, served for a record-breaking amount of time before her public resignation.

How long has she served in her current role?

A. Belle and Ariel

A. Six years

B. Moana and Pocahontas

B. Six months

C. Jasmine and Mulan

C. Six weeks

D. Anna and Elsa

D. Six days

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The Jan. 6 select committee has subpoenaed former president Donald Trump for his role and actions during the attack on the US Capitol last year. What date is he required to appear to testify before the committee?

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Which sister lake of the Great Salt Lake is facing similar issues that the Great Salt Lake is facing?

A. Walker Lake B. Mono Lake

A. Nov. 14

C. Lake Urmia

B. Nov. 15

D. Lake Superior

C. Jan. 6 D. Dec. 16

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At the student senate meeting on Oct. 17, student senator of Housing and Residence Life Isaac Staszkow introduced a funding procedure bill that aims to streamline the funding request process and help the student senate avoid some of the problems surrounding funding requests they’ve encountered in the past.

The bill stipulates that senators and constituents must request funding from other on-campus institutions before bidding for funding directly from the student senate.

The bill outlines how those seeking funding will be required to first ask their college or department and request funding from all applicable WSUSA branches, if applicable.

Staszkow made it clear that both those prerequisites only apply to funding requests where going to a department or college within WSU or another branch of WSUSA would make sense.

Staszkow justified the proposed bill by explaining how the student senate has a much smaller budget than other branches of WSUSA, with the student senate’s budget this year topping out at just over $15,000.

The student senate then moved on to its voting business for the day, which included funding requests from WSU’s future healthcare professionals (HOSA) chapter, the Model U.N. club and The Ohana Association.

First to be discussed was WSU HOSA’s funding request. The funding request was presented by Emily Hiatt, the college of science student senator, during the senate meeting

on Oct. 3. The funding request is meant to help cover the costs of sending WSU HOSA members to Dallas for 2023’s HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC).

A representative from HOSA attended the meeting to announce that HOSA is actively in the process of obtaining funding from other avenues other than the student senate, announcing that, among the donations, is a $2,000 contribution from the college of science.

Because HOSA is still in the process of asking for money from other potential donors, the student senate moved to table the funding request indefinitely, meaning that they will review the funding request again at a later date.

The next issue to be voted on was TOA’s funding request for $2,150, which is meant to help pay for catering for the upcoming Pacific Islander college prep night.

Lulu Famui-Latu-Peters explained to the student senate that TOA is only coming to the student senate for funding because they plan on asking WSUSA’s diversity and unity branch for funding to help them later in the year with the graduation ceremonies that the Center of Multicultural Excellence holds for their affinity groups.

The student senators voted to pass TOA’s funding request of $2,150 for their Pacific Islander college prep night, acknowledging how the event functions as an important recruitment for WSU. The last item to be voted on was the WSU’s Model U.N. club’s funding request for $4,000, which would help send six students and one professor to Japan to represent WSU

at an international Model U.N. conference.

Kayden Houser, senator of athletics and club sports, explained that a portion of the requested funding will also go toward helping fund sending students to Washington, D.C. for a separate conference.

However, after voicing concern over how the opportunity will benefit a select, small number of students, Jazmyne Olson, LGBTQ senator, made a motion to amend the amount requested in the funding request to $1,000. This amendment passed.

“Sometimes, groups have to make concessions — I know from being on the debate team,” Olson said. “It’s a really great opportunity, but it’s a great opportunity for those specific students.”

Jessica Dye, the veteran student senator, made an effort to draw attention to the Model U.N. club’s extensive efforts in raising their own money outside of their funding request with the student senate. Dye proposed that the funding request be amended to $3,000, which the student senate agreed to.

However, after further discussion, the Model U.N. club’s funding request was amended once more to $2,500. After the funding request’s final amendment, the final vote took place, passing the funding request made by the Model U.N. club for the final amount of $2,500.

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Weber State University hosted its annual Career and Internship Fair on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Shepherd Union ballrooms. Over 300 students showed up to meet with prospective employers and companies offering internships and job opportunities. More than 90 companies and organizations were present, with opportunities for students of any class level.

Maps showing where each employer was located were distributed to students. The maps included a spot for employers to put a sticker or mark showing that the student had spoken with them. Maps were signed and turned in upon exiting the career fair, with a raffle awarding prizes to those students whose maps were randomly selected.

Katie Browning, Weber State employer and events specialist, was happy with how many students decided to attend.

“By the maps that we printed, and we printed about 400,” Browning said. “We probably have less than 80 left.”

Hundreds of students were in attendance and the ballrooms were buzzing with chatter and energy for the majority of the fair. The environment was full of laughter, determination, aspiration and excitement for the future.

Some employers present included the U.S. Army, Fidelity Investments, Northwestern Mutual, Davis County School District, Intermountain Healthcare, Greystar Property Management, England Logistics, Extra Space Storage and the Federal Aviation Administration. Opportunities available ranged from full and part-time employment, temporary, contracts and internship positions.

We try to get a good variety for the stu-

dents,” Browning said. “Trying to think of all the majors we have here.”

Represented industries included construction, finance, health care, property management, military and police branches. Opportunities were available for almost every major offered at Weber State.

If students missed the in-person career fair, there was a virtual career and internship fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 19. Students were able to register through the Handshake app.

Many of the same companies present on Oct. 18 also participated in the virtual fair.

Weber State hosts a career and internship fair every semester, with varying companies and employers attending. This can be espe-

cially beneficial for students preparing to start their internships required for graduation, and most of the internship positions at the fair offered pay.

For those that were unable to attend the in-person or virtual career and internship fairs, additional opportunities can be found on the Weber State Career Services website.

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Grace Hopper was a prominent figure in computer programming. The Grace Murray Hopper Award was named after her and is given to people 35 or younger who have made great contributions to computer science.

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Janet Abbate, Virginia Tech professor of science, technology and society, spoke on how gender has shaped opportunities in an online seminar on Oct. 19.

Abbate said that in the 50s, there were three different ideas about who would be the best at programming.

Some thought it was those who had previous experience; others thought it was those with a college education or that it was just natural talent that made people successful in programming. This last idea helped many women get into the field by allowing them to take skill assessments to prove they had what it took to be a programmer.

Because of this, many women came across computer programming fields unintentionally. One of these women was Hilary Kahn, a computer scientist who originally started her studies in classic archeology. Kahn changed her field of study after taking a computing program and discovering her love for computers.

While Kahn was at Newcastle Universi-

ty, she was introduced to programming an English Electric KDF9. In 1967, she began teaching how to program computers at the University of Manchester.

Abbate said many women are going down other career paths when they could be thriving in computer programming. Abbate spoke about Kahn and other pioneering women of the field as examples to what their potential could reach.

Grace Hopper is another woman who was foundational to the computer programming field. Hopper has an award known as the Grace Murray Hopper Award named after her. This award is gifted to individuals 35 or younger who have made great contributions to the field of computer science.

Hopper is also responsible for the term debugging. In 1947, Hopper and her associates were working in the lab when the computer was showing an error. Hopper found a moth in a relay, and after removing it, the error was resolved. This is why issues in code are referred to as bugs.

Thelma Estrin was a mathematician who was frustrated by the issue of not having a women’s restroom in the building she worked in. Instead, she used the men’s re-

stroom and suggested that everyone whistle while in the restroom to let people know that there were other people in the bathroom.

“I imagine that was the most musical restroom in a computing department,” Abbate said.

Restrooms weren’t the only issue that these women dealt with when trying to work on these machines. Some were not allowed to be in the computer rooms for fear they would distract the men. They were also told not to work at night with men in case something sexual happened.

Men would also put pinup pictures around the workspaces in this field, making these early women feel uncomfortable.

Abbate spoke about a group of women working at one of these computing labs who dealt with this issue by buying a Playgirl magazine and pinning the photos up around the room to show the men they work with how uncomfortable it was to have lewd photos of your gender peppered around the room.

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Tools used to create students jewelry.

Vaughn Sweeten engraving his ring. Sweeten also made the ring on his right hand.

Jewelry student, Matt Driesler, working on a bracelet after sanding it The jewelry class instructor, Rene Venegas, holding one of his student’s down. rings.

By AARON LOWE

dents’ accomplishments and helps them sell their jewelry from his store and get emPHOTOS BY KENNEDY CAMARENA ployment within the jewelry business.

Photography Editor In the class, students worked on polishing rings, crafting bracelets, making neckStudents enrolled in Weber State Univerlaces, earrings and adding protective masity’s jewelry class met for the final time this terials to the jewelry they created with the semester on Oct. 19 to celebrate the compleassistance of Venegas. tion of their final jewelry projects. Students “Professor Venegas is just really good, and shared snacks, put the finishing touches on he is very patient,” Colette Winkler, a jewelry their projects and discussed the future of the student, said. jewelry class at WSU. The class allows students to explore their The jewelry class was taught by Rene Vencreative sides and with the help of Venegas egas, adjunct professor, 16th-generation silbring those plans to life. versmith and owner of The Local Artisan Col“It is kind of whatever we want; it’s art. You lective in Ogden, Utah. Venegas shared that know, you kind of have something in your his family created pieces for royalty and the mind and all of a sudden, it is real. That’s the Catholic Church as early as the 13th century. best part,” LuJayne Hyde, a jewelry student, His ancestor Felipe Venegas was the first silsaid. versmith to step on American soil.

However, the jewelry class at WSU might Alongside teaching the community edunot continue into the spring. cational jewelry classes, he also hosts classes Venegas said he hopes his courses continat the Collective for beginners and advanced ue in the future; however, without enough jewelry makers. Venegas celebrates his stuReporter

registration in the spring, his jewelry classes at WSU will be canceled.

“The problem is the art department’s budget is always tight,” Venegas said.

Venegas and students have faced challenges this semester due to a lack of funding for the jewelry course: difficulties with their space and outdated tools and equipment.

Brooke Wallwork, WSU alumni, said that some of the tools were not sharp enough for them to cut the edges of the metal pieces of their jewelry. Students had to grind the material down with sandpaper instead, which was more challenging.

“He has requested funding so the class could have better tools, but they just don’t give it to him,” Wallwork said. “He is a great teacher and is very knowledgeable. There are people who are waiting to sign up for his daytime classes. Then the classes get canceled. He loves being up here, and he loves teaching students whether they are old or young. He just wants to be able to do

it better.”

Venegas shared his hopes for the future of his jewelry class at WSU. He wants to secure a better space for students to explore their creativity by making jewelry. The jewelry class is currently sharing space within the sculpture studio, which has presented some challenges.

Venegas wants a space specifically for jewelry students.

“I have been interviewed by Fox 13 and Channel Two news a few years ago, and I told them about the university and what I do here because I am proud of my time at Weber State,” Venegas said.

He hopes more students enroll in his jewelry class in the spring. Venegas curates a stress free environment, and he wants to celebrate his student’s accomplishments as they learn more about the art of jewelry making.

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Autumn leaves create a vibrant landscape in Ogden Canyon.

McFarland Family Farms offers a place for visitors to take fall-themed pictures.

A crate full of different colored pumpkins at McFarland Family Farms.

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The air seems to smell like pumpkin spice and we remember chilling tales, as the wind shakes the leaves. The colors are vibrant, and the vibes are amazing. October is an exciting month, and should be celebrated to its fullest extent.

As L.M. Montgomery’s “Anne of Green Gables” said, “I’m so glad I live in a world where

there are Octobers.“ Ogden Canyon is only about three miles away from the Weber State University campus, yet many students never take the time to explore this world of wonder. It is an especially beautiful place to visit this October.

As it gets colder, the leaves turn to a delightful array of colors: red, orange, yellow and brown.

If you’re in search of a peaceful and festive break from the pressures of school, there are many exciting activities to participate in up

Ogden Canyon.

There are inns, restaurants, boating, skiing and camping. There are also so many great free activities such as hiking, hammocking, scenic drives, or singing around a campfire while making ‘smores. Ogden Canyon is the perfect place to take fall photos.

If you drive further up the canyon into Huntsville, you’ll find McFarland Family Farms, once part of a Catholic monastery. The farm has been decorated for fall. They also have a pumpkin patch, and sell fresh grown

produce.

A date or group could pick out their own pumpkins there to carve for Halloween or could join in on Saturday festivities such as hay rides and dancing.

October in Utah is filled with splendor and nostalgia. If you want to get into the spirit of fall, take a visit to Ogden Canyon. It’s too close — and too beautiful — for you to miss it!

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Junior midfielder Rylee Tatton sets up for a shot. Weber State shot a combined total of 26 shots against Northern Colorado and Montana on Oct 21.

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Weber State University’s women’s soccer team won 1–0 in a nail-biter against the University of Northern Colorado on Oct. 21 at the Wildcat Soccer Field.

All game, both teams played a strong defense.The aggression from both teams led to a shutout the entire first half. There were a

few plays in the half where players ran into each other, but there were no significant injuries.

Wildcat forward Ali Swensen said that the Wildcats came together and played as one unit.

There was a lot of back and forth where both teams had opportunities to score, but both defenses persisted.

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Weber State players taking part in a group hug to celebrate a goal made by Morgan Furmaniak on Oct. 21.

lockdown defense in the second half until Swensen scored a goal with only four minutes left in the game.

Northern Colorado had another opportunity to score, but the Wildcats’ defense held strong, securing the 1–0 win.

“I was not expecting it at all; I’m just a freshman,” Swenson said. “I was just trying to go in and make sure I didn’t mess up and have the person I’m guarding score. It was fun to get that goal at the end.”

The Wildcats currently sit at 5–11 overall with three of the victories coming in the last month.

“We just really wanted it. We’ve had a lot of rough games where it’s been 0–0, and we haven’t scored, and we let them score in the last few minutes,” Junior Shea Christiansen said. “You can tell that everybody on the field wanted it, and that put us over the top. It was rough, but we pulled it out in the end.”

Christiansen said the Montana game would make or break their season, and they want to win to keep the energy for if they make the tournament.

Following their game against UNC, the

‘Cats looked to take on the University of Montana game. Because of the Wildcats’ standing, this was considered the Wildcats’ biggest game of the season.

Morgan Furmaniak and Alexis Simpson scored goals that significantly contributed to the victory. The Cats are now on a three-game winning streak and looking forward to the tournament. They won 2–0, with their second shutout of the year putting them in the running for the tournament.

In the first half of this game, Furmaniak scored her fifth goal of the season. Simpson scored her goal in the second half, leading the Wildcats to Victory.

The Wildcats’ next match will be in the Big Sky tournament, hoping to take their momentum with them. The tournament bracket was released on Oct. 23, and the No. 5 ‘Cats are set to take on the No. 5 Sacramento State Hornets on Nov. 2. The tournament will be held from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6 in Greeley, Colorado.

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Players and fans filled the court to take turns shooting hoops at the Night with the Wildcats event on Oct. 18.

By ANGELINA FONTENOT Reporter

Weber State University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams met at the Dee Events Center to meet fans on Oct. 18.

For the first time, Weber State hosted an event called “Night with the Wildcats,” where members of the community were able to meet basketball players, coaches, spirit squad members and mascot Waldo the Wildcat.

Marketing and Operations Assistant Nick Downs organized the event with hopes of making it a tradition.

“We wanted to trial run this and say ‘Okay, how can we get everybody involved, do the basics really well and get the fans here to engage with our players’ and say, ‘Hey, it’s basketball season,’” Downs said.

Kaiija Lesane, sophomore guard on the women’s team, was one of the players in attendance.

“A lot of times fans come out, but they tdon’t really know the players who they’re msupporting,” Lesane said. “I feel like it gives

the community a chance to connect with the players and know who they’re supporting and what they’re supporting.”

Wildcat coaches are hoping that events like this give Weber State a huge fan-base this upcoming season full of students, alumni and community members.

“We’re looking for excitement, enthusiasm and young faces,” Eric Duft, head coach for the men’s team, said. “We’ve got some great, loyal fans that have been here for years and years, but we need to get some new faces in here, some new features.”

Not only are the coaches excited to see the Dee Events Center during playing time, but so are the players, as the men’s season begins Nov. 2, and the women’s season begins Nov. 13.

“We got a nice crowd here,” men’s guard Keith Dinwiddie , said. “I would only think it’s right that everyone would pop out for the first game at least, so they can see what we have to offer.”

Both teams were able to win a playoff game last season, both falling to their Montana State counterparts, who both went

Players from both Weber State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, the Weber State cheerleaders and Waldo the Wildcat all came out for a school spirited event with fans of all ages on Oct. 18.

on to take home Big Sky titles. Known for their skilled forwards, the women’s basketball team finished last year with the most wins in a Weber State season since 2018, something women’s head coach Velaida Harris is looking to build upon.

“I’m hoping that the people get to understand how hard we’ve been working to get these wins and get these W’s and get this program back to where we want it to be,” Harris said. “In the last twenty-something years, there’s only been a few winning

teams. Historically, this group has been working so hard over the last three years to get it back, so I hope the fans can appreciate the work that they put in and see a good product on the floor.”

The men’s basketball team has their opening game against Adams State on Nov. 2 in the Dee Events Center while the women’s team’s season begins on Nov. 13 in Boise, Idaho.

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Hudson Schenck (31) returns a punt for a 91-yard touchdown against Montana State on Oct. 22. Weber State lost to Montana State 43–38.

By EMILY MILLER

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Weber State University’s football team fell to the Montana State University Bobcats for the Wildcats’ first loss of the season on Oct. 22.

“This game will not define the season, this one will not,” head coach Jay Hill said.

“It’s unfortunate, we did not play up to the way that I thought we could have.”

Weber State won the coin toss and sent the MSU offense out on the field. After two plays into the drive, Eddie Heckard intercepted Tommy Mellotts pass and returned it 23-yards to the MSU 11. The Wildcats’ offense wasn’t able to get in the endzone so Kyle Thompson made a 25-yard field goal, putting the first 3 points on the board.

Both the Bobcats and Wildcats weren’t able to produce anything on their following drives until Weber State long snapper Grant Sands sent his first of four snaps into the endzone for a safety. Now trailing 3–2 and looking to keep the momentum going, Mellot saw the opportunity to rush for a 42-yard touchdown, making the score 9–3.

Looking to bounce back from early mistakes, Abraham WIlliams was in the back-

field ready to get the Wildcats in scoring position and did just that. For the second time this season, Williams returned a 100yard kickoff for a touchdown. Weber State was able to regain the lead, 10–9.

The Bobcats were stopped by the Wildcat defense along with their own penalties and had to punt the ball to Weber State.

With Haze Hadley out with an injury from the Portland State game, Hudson Schenck was ready to make a return for the Wildcats.

Looking to silence the sold out stadium of MSU fans, Schenck returned the punt 91 yards for a touchdown and pushed the ‘Cats lead to 17–9.

Like the first quarter, the Wildcats found themselves on the board first in the second quarter. Damon Bankston capped off a 70yard drive with a five-yard touchdown and pushed the ‘Cats to 24–9 with just over 12 minutes to play in the first half.

Maxwell Anderson would be the next Wildcat to put a stop to the MSU offense by blocking their field goal attempt. The unbothered Bobcats would respond with 34 unanswered points.

To start the Bobcats’ scoring run, Sands sent another snap over Weber State punter Jack Burgess’s head for a second safety.

Mellott collected Montana State’s second

touchdown of the game off of a 1-yard rush and with a good extra point, the Bobcats were closing in on the Wildcats’ lead. After an unsuccessful drive from Weber State and just under two minutes to go in the first half, Sand’s sent a third snap through the back of the endzone, closing Weber State’s lead to 24–20.

On a muffed punt to Schenck at the Weber State 20, Tommy Sullivan recovered the ball for the Bobcats at the Weber State 15 and Mellott then passed it to Derryk Snell, giving the Bobcats a 27–24 lead with less than a minute left in the first half.

Starting the second half, the Wildcats weren’t able to produce anything on their opening drive. Another snap from Sands became the fourth safety of the game and extended the Bobcats lead to 29–24. Not finished yet, the Bobcats added two more touchdowns to their scoring summary and led 43–24 with three minutes remaining in the third quarter.

That would be the final time MSU found themselves in the endzone for the game.

Bronson Barron found Ty MacPherson in the endzone off of a 21-yard pass and closed in on the Bobcats’ lead, 43–32. Barron took the Wildcats’ comeback hopes into their hands and rushed for a 1-yard touchdown on the

Wildcats’ following drive, bringing the score to 43–38.

With minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Wildcats got the ball back and regardless of two fourth-down conversions, Weber State wasn’t able to make the comeback.

“At the end, we still had a shot to win it,” Hill said. “There’s still a lot of fight in our guys.”

Barron completed 14 of their 30 pass attempts for one touchdown, as well as 40 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground. Dontae McMillan led the squad with 76 rushing yards, and Desmond Williams led the defense with 10 tackles.

Sands sent a total of four snaps into the endzone that resulted in a new single-game FCS record for safeties. The Wildcats are 6–1 following their 43–38 loss against MSU. The Wildcats are headed back to Stewart Stadium for a three-game home stretch with the University of Montana coming up next on Oct. 29.

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Maxwell Anderson (3) runs down the field avoiding Eastern Washington players. The Wildcats beat EWU 45–21 on Oct. 8 at Stewart Stadium.

By EMILY MILLER

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As a young kid from California, Utah wasn’t always on Maxwell Anderson’s radar.

That was, until football was over for the year, and basketball had begun.

“Weber State is the place to be,” Anderson said. “It’s like a family here, coaches and all.

It’s more than football here; the coaches bring family values. They want the best for you going into life, rather than just football.”

Weber State football coaches had shown interest in Anderson, but actions will always speak louder than words, and that is exactly what head coach Jay Hill portrayed to Anderson.

Making his way from Ogden, Hill found

himself in Anderson’s hometown attending his high school basketball game.

“Weber State found me through the recruiting process,” Anderson said. “Coach Hill came down to one of my basketball games senior year. It felt genuine.”

With full commitment to the Wildcats, Anderson packed up his bags and moved to Ogden in the fall of 2019 and played as a true freshman. After 14 games, Anderson collected a total of 45 tackles, 36 counting as solo tackles alongside nine assisted tackles and two interceptions — the start of many.

Like everybody else, Anderson and the Wildcats saw no action in the 2020 season, but in his five games of the 2021 spring season, Anderson made 19 tackles.

A special addition to the spring 2021

season for Anderson was the addition of his brother LJ joining the team. LJ came from Laney Junior College and signed with the ‘Cats in 2020.

“I grew up playing with my brother all of my life,” Anderson said. “From Pop Warner to high school and now college football, it’s a blessing.”

Now more than ever, Anderson has become a familiar name amongst the Ogden and Weber State community for his contribution to the successful start of the 2022 season.

In the span of six games, Anderson is responsible for five interceptions and leads the nation. At the midpoint of the season, Anderson looks at his success in interceptions and looks at it as his way of contributing to the team’s success.

“I always hold myself to a high standard, but it really just comes to my role on the team and me being a leader,” Anderson said. “Making plays for my team, stepping up in big moments and doing what I can to pull out a victory.”

It was announced on Oct. 20 that Anderson was added to the Buck Buchanan Award watch list for his performance so far this season. This award is presented to the top defensive player in the FCS. Anderson and Co. hit the road for a top 10 showdown against Montana State on Oct. 22 before having a two-game home stretch against the University of Montana and Sacramento State on Oct. 29 and Nov. 5.

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The answer is C, Jasmine and Mulan.

According to KSL, Lea Salonga, who is performing at the annual Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert, has been inducted as a Disney legend for her singing performances for Jasmine and Mulan from “Aladdin” and “Mulan.”

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