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Riding dirty On May 9, a man riding a bicycle was stopped by WSUPD on 36th Street for recklessly traveling across multiple lanes of traffic. Once apprehended and identified, it was found that the bicyclist was currently on felony probation, the apprehending WSUPD officer then obtained permission to search the bicyclist’s backpack. Going through the backpack, the WSUPD officer found drug paraphernalia and a “long, heavy flashlight.” When asked what he was using the flashlight for, the man replied that he was carrying it for self-defense purposes. Individuals on felony probation are not permitted to carry anything that can be deemed a weapon. The bicyclist was promptly booked into Weber County Jail under the charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person.

Drive-by mischief On the night of May 18, a call informed local law enforcement of a vehicle driving recklessly throughout WSU property and throwing water balloons at vehicles and buildings. Ogden City Police Department (OCPD) was able to locate the vehicle off campus and initiated a stop. The juveniles found in the vehicle admitted to their actions and their parents were called to inform them of the situation. The officers explained to the juveniles that they were partaking in illegal activities and were let go with a warning.

Saving baby ducks On June 3, WSUPD was informed of a group of baby ducks that had become stuck in a storm drain between the Student Services building and the duck pond. With the assistance of bystanders who were eager to lend a helping hand in rescuing the ducklings, the baby ducks were rescued from the storm drain and released safely into the duck pond.

An unexpected price on his head On June 28, WSUPD found an individual sleeping outside on the west side of the Alumni building property. Once awoken, the suspect gave the officers a false name, prompting the responding officers to investigate further. The officers found that the suspect was gang affiliated and had three warrants for his arrest that amounted to over $11,000 for his arrest. The suspect was promptly apprehended and booked into Weber County Jail for the aforementioned charges.

Lost and found On July 16, a woman approached a WSUPD officer accompanied by a 4-yearold girl who told the woman she had gotten lost at the duck pond. Shortly after, the girl’s grandfather approached the WSUPD officer.

After confirming the grandfather’s identity, the officer asked the little girl if she wanted to go with him. After the girl confirmed that the man was her grandfather, and she wanted to leave with him, the girl was released to the grandfather.

A true emergency On Aug. 4, a WSUPD officer on regular patrol noticed a vehicle that had been improperly parked on Dixon Parkway. Upon approaching, a man was found standing in the pine trees along the side of the road relieving himself. The man stated that he was driving from Arizona and explained that he had to use the bathroom. The embarrassed man and his wife, who was sitting in the passenger seat, were informed that most of the buildings on campus were open and had publicly accessible bathrooms that he could use next time. The man was let go with a warning for public urination.

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Weber State University announced at the end of the spring 2023 semester that the student ID card, or Wildcard, will be going digital. Now, after downloading two applications through either the Play or Apple app stores, students can add their Wildcard to their mobile phone wallets.

In order to access the digital card, students must download the Duo two-factor authentication app, which

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Al final del semestre de primavera de 2023, la universidad Weber State anunció que la tarjeta de identificación estudiantil, o el Wildcard, ahora va a ser digital. Ahora, después de descargar dos aplicaciones a un teléfono inteligente, los estudiantes pueden añadir su Wildcard a la billetera digital

will also be used more during the upcoming semester as WSU moves to two-factor authentication for student eWeber accounts.

Students will need to have a photo uploaded for the Wildcard, then they will be able to access the Transact eAccounts app. After that, students can upload their ID photos to the app and add their Wildcard to their mobile wallet.

In the past, WSU students needed their physical Wildcard on them at all times for a variety of reasons, includ-

ing meal plans, access to dormitory buildings and access to the campus gyms. With the digital Wildcard, students will be able to access all of those things and more through their phones, or any smartphone with the Duo and eAccounts apps installed.

However, once students upload their Wildcard to their phone, their physical card will no longer work, according to the WSU website. Though having a digital Wildcard is more convenient, there are concerns over having to choose between a physical and

digital card, especially when phones die or if students are unable to access their phones for one reason or another.

There are also questions about the digital Wildcard that have not yet been addressed, such as when it comes to the testing centers, which require a valid ID to be shown, and whether a digital Wildcard will work in those cases.

de su teléfono.

Para acceder a la tarjeta digital, los estudiantes tienen que descargar Duo, la aplicación de identificación de dos factores, que también tendrá importancia durante el semestre que viene mientras que la universidad implementa la identificación de dos factores a las cuentas de eWeber de los estudiantes.

En el pasado, los estudiantes de Weber State necesitaban tener sus tarjetas de identificación durante todo el tiempo por varias razones, incluyendo

los planes de alimentación, el acceso al dormitorio y el acceso a los gimnasios en campus. Con el Wildcard digital, los estudiantes podrán acceder a todas estas cosas y más por medio de sus teléfonos, o cualquier otro teléfono inteligente con las aplicaciones Duo y eAccounts descargadas.

Sin embargo, cuando los estudiantes pongan sus Wildcards en sus teléfonos, sus tarjetas físicas no funcionarán, según el sitio web de la universidad. Aunque tener una tarjeta digital es más conveniente, hay preocupa-

ciones con la necesidad de escoger entre una tarjeta física o digital, especialmente cuando la batería se acaba o si los estudiantes no tienen acceso a sus teléfonos por algún motivo.

Hay otras preguntas sobre los Wildcards digitales que no han recibido respuestas todavía, tal como la interacción con los centros de examinación que requieren identificación válida para entrar y si los wildcards digitales funcionarán en este caso.

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On Aug. 2, UTA and the OGX projects’ investors and partners gathered at the Salomon Center in Ogden for the transit system’s official ribbon-cutting event. Among those gathered was Weber State University President, Brad Mortensen, representing the University’s partnership with UTA in the OGX project.

“This is the first college in the nation that has a public transportation route running straight through the campus,” James Larson, senior internal communications strategist for UTA, said.

Over the past two years, WSU has been host to a significant amount of construction work in preparation for the OGX line to enter service on Aug. 20.

Using the OGX bus line, students will

now be able to park at the Dee Events Center and use the stops located throughout campus to get to their classes.

After the OGX’s sponsors and partners made remarks at the ribbon-cutting event, they were ushered into the buses to embark on the line’s first ride, which included plans to drive the buses through a ribbon held on either side by UTA employees.

Lightheartedly, the leading bus failed to cut through the ribbon, but the crowd cheered on anyway as the ribbon was removed and the two buses embarked on OGX’s maiden voyage.

Students returning to school during the upcoming fall semester will be able to utilize the OGX bus line every day. On weekdays, the line will be in service from 4:30 a.m. to midnight. On the weekends, the hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 6 p.m. on Sundays.

UTA wants to assure students heading

back to school in the fall that the Wildcat shuttle will continue to run on campus. The three buses that comprise the Wildcat Shuttle fleet will make stops at the Dee Events Center, Wildcat Village and Shepherd Union, picking students up every 5-7 minutes. Students traveling around campus in their own vehicles are advised not to travel in the designated bus lanes and should remain aware of any street signs.

WSU students are encouraged to utilize the Wildcat Shuttle and the larger OGX public transportation as a whole. While the Wildcat Shuttle is planned to remain free of cost for students, the OGX will also provide free transport for the next three years.

Larsen spoke on how the OGX provides a solution to parking expenses that can prove costly to a student going through their semester since students can now park for free at the Dee Events Center and ride the Wildcat Shuttle down to campus.

Larsen said the opening of the OGX will broaden the number of possibilities for WSU students who are looking to get away from campus and refresh. Students can now travel to The Junction, Historic 25th Street and Washington Boulevard in around 10 minutes thanks to the new bus line.

“The first of its kind to connect to a university and directly to the heart of our city, we’re fueling opportunities for local businesses on 25th Street, easing parking challenges, and contributing to cleaner air by reducing car usage,” Angel Castillo, an Ogden City planning commission member, said. “Together, we’re building an Ogden that’s not just sustainable and prosperous, but a place where innovation thrives. I’m so proud of the work everyone has put in to make this a reality. We’re all in for bettering Ogden’s public transportation.”

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After much anticipation, the Utah Transit Authority’s newest all-electric bus line has finally expanded their routes. OGX is Ogden’s new public transit system running along Harrison Boulevard, WSU campus, down 25th Street until reaching The Junction and Ogden’s FrontRunner Station.

Wildcat Village is also part of the Wildcat Shuttle. Residents of the dorms can have easy access here, but it is also a prime stop for those heading to Swenson Gym or the Outdoor Recreation building.

The OGX line will be free to all riders for the first three years.

WSU Central is located right outside Shepherd Union and the Browning Center and is the last segment of the Wildcat Shuttle.

Besides being a great transportation option for students to get to campus, this station is great for those wanting to catch a Weber State football game. All things Weber State can be reached at this stop.

Here’s a breakdown of the stops as well as places nearby that you might want to check out.

McKay-Dee Hospital The southernmost stop on the line is at McKay-Dee Hospital at 4401 Harrison Blvd. This provides easy access to the medical services provided there. Additionally, it is a quick walk to the stores and restaurants scattered across South Ogden..

Dee Events Center Part of the Wildcat Shuttle, the stop at the Dee Events Center gives access to the free parking offered outside the arena and University Village across the street. This station will be helpful when it comes to Weber State sports at the Weber County Sports Complex.

This station is also a short walk from many restaurants that offer student discounts, like The Pie Pizzeria and University Broiler and Grill.

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36th Street and Harrison Boulevard This stop runs right by multiple different restaurants, providing an easy option for students looking for a lunch break. Betos Mexican Food, Little Caesar’s and Baskin Robbins are all nearby for a quick treat. Additionally, this station is ideal for reaching Don Carlos Street Tacos, which currently offers a student discount.

32nd Street and Harrison Boulevard This stop is just outside Mount Ogden Junior High. Nontraditional students who might have children that attend the school will be able to drop them off on the way to their own classes. It is also nearby Grifols Biomat Plas-

ma Center, a place students can go to donate plasma.

25th Street and Washington Boulevard

28th Street and Harrison Boulevard

All things 25th Street can be reached from this station. This stop will be the one for events like the farmer’s market and the First Friday Art Stroll. Many local restaurants are along this stretch of the road as it leads towards the historic Union Station. In the summer, Ogden Twilight concert goers will be able to use this stop because Ogden Amphitheater is nearby. Weber State students will also find the Weber State Downtown store to be easily accessible.

Ogden High is right outside this stop, so this stop can also be helpful for those with siblings or students attending Ogden High.

This stop could be helpful for many residents as it is located near much of the housing along Harrison Boulevard.

25th Street and Harrison Boulevard This is the final stop on Harrison Boulevard before OGX turns down 25th Street. Kaffe Mercantile is nearby on 26th Street, offering coffee, pastries and a spacious patio area.

You can get off this station and walk north towards Dee Memorial Park, one of Ogden’s recreational areas.

25th Street and Monroe Boulevard This station will be helpful for the many apartment complexes nearby. Students can get off here to eat at The Best Brothers Mexican Grill, which also offers a student discount.

25th Street and Jefferson Boulevard This stop is right outside the Weber County Library. Also worth checking out are Cuppa, a local coffee shop, and The Lotus Cafe, which functions as both a cafe and a yoga studio.

Both of these locations have a wide array of vegan options.

The Junction This stop on Kiesel Avenue is located in the middle of The Junction. Once you get off, you are right across the street from the Megaplex Theaters and right in front of the Salomon Center, which contains many different indoor adventures such as a rock climbing wall, and Flowrider, an indoor surfing simulator.

Ogden FrontRunner Station The final stop on the OGX line is Ogden’s FrontRunner Station. Weber State students are able to get free access to the FrontRunner through the UTA Ed Pass. The line runs all the way to Provo and is a great way for students to explore the Wasatch Front.

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UTA bus driver Nathan Paskett driving an OGX bus.

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Después de mucha anticipación, la nueva línea de autobuses totalmente eléctricos de la Autoridad de Tránsito de Utah finalmente ha ampliado sus rutas. OGX es el nuevo sistema de transporte público de Ogden que corre a lo largo de Harrison Boulevard, campus de WSU, por la calle 25 hasta llegar a The Junction y la estación FrontRunner de Ogden.

La línea OGX será gratuita para todos los pasajeros durante los primeros tres años.

Aquí hay un desglose de las paradas, así como los lugares cercanos que desees visitar.

McKay-Dee Hospital La parada más al sur de la línea está en el Hospital McKay-Dee en 4401 Harrison Blvd.

Esto proporciona un fácil acceso a los servicios médicos proporcionados allí. Además, es un paseo rápido a las tiendas y restaurantes dispersos por todo South Ogden.

Centro de Eventos Dee Parte del Wildcat Shuttle, la parada en el Centro de Eventos Dee da acceso al estacionamiento gratuito que se ofrece fuera del estadio y University Village al otro lado de la calle. Esta estación será útil cuando se trata de deportes de Weber State en el Complejo Deportivo del Condado de Weber.

Esta estación también está a pocos pasos de

Wildcat Village también forma parte del Wildcat Shuttle. Los residentes de los dormitorios pueden tener fácil acceso aquí, pero también es una parada principal para aquellos que se dirigen al gimnasio Swenson o al edificio de recreación al aire libre.

WSU Central WSU Central se encuentra justo afuera de Shepherd Union y el Browning Center y es el último segmento del Wildcat Shuttle.

Además de ser una excelente opción de transporte para que los estudiantes lleguen al campus, esta estación es ideal para aquellos que desean ver un partido de fútbol de Weber State. Todo lo relacionado con Weber State se puede llegar en esta parada.

36th Street y Harrison Boulevard

cionales que puedan tener hijos que asistan a esta escuela podrán dejarlos en el camino a sus propias clases. También está cerca del Centro de Plasma Biomat de Grifols, un lugar al que los estudiantes pueden acudir para donar plasma.

28th Street y Harrison Boulevard Ogden High está justo afuera de esta parada, por lo que también puede ser útil para aquellos con hermanos o estudiantes que asisten a Ogden High. Esta parada podría ser útil para muchos residentes, ya que se encuentra cerca de gran parte de la vivienda a lo largo de Harrison Boulevard.

25th Street and Harrison Boulevard Esta es la última parada en Harrison Boulevard antes de que OGX gire por la 25th Street. El Kaffe Mercantile está cerca, en la 26th street, y ofrece café, bollería y una amplia zona de patio. Puede salir de esta estación y caminar hacia el norte hacia Dee Memorial Park, una de las áreas recreativas de Ogden.

Esta parada pasa por varios restaurantes diferentes, proporcionando una opción fácil para los estudiantes que buscan un descanso para almorzar. Betos Mexican Food, Little Caesar’s y Baskin Robbins están cerca para un capricho rápido. Además, esta estación es ideal para llegar a la calle Don Carlos Tacos, que actualmente ofrece un descuento para estudiantes.

25th Street y Monroe Boulevard

32nd Street y Harrison Boulevard

Esta parada está justo afuera de la Biblioteca del Condado de Weber. También vale la pena visitar Cuppa, una cafetería local, y The Lotus Cafe, que funciona como cafetería y

Esta parada está justo afuera de Mount Ogden Junior High. Los estudiantes no tradi-

Esta estación será útil para los muchos complejos de apartamentos cercanos. Los estudiantes pueden bajar aquí para comer en The Best Brothers Mexican Grill, que también ofrece un descuento para estudiantes.

25th Street y Jefferson Boulevard

estudio de yoga. Ambos lugares tienen una amplia gama de opciones veganas.

25th Street y Washington Boulevard Se puede llegar a todas las cosas de la calle 25 desde esta estación. Esta parada será la de eventos como el mercado de agricultores y el First Friday Art Stroll. Muchos restaurantes locales se encuentran a lo largo de este tramo de la carretera, ya que conduce hacia el histórico Union Station. En el verano, los asistentes al concierto de Ogden Twilight podrán usar esta parada porque el Anfiteatro de Ogden está cerca. Los estudiantes de Weber State también encontrarán que la tienda Weber State Downtown es fácilmente accesible.

The Junction Esta parada en Kiesel Avenue se encuentra en el centro de The Junction. Una vez que te bajes, estás justo al otro lado de la calle de los teatros Megaplex y justo en frente del Salomon Center, que contiene muchas diferentes aventuras interiores, como un muro de escalada y Flowrider, un simulador de surf cubierto.

Estación del FrontRunner Ogden La última parada en la línea OGX es la estación FrontRunner de Ogden. Los estudiantes de Weber State pueden obtener acceso gratuito al FrontRunner a través del UTA Ed Pass. La línea llega hasta Provo y es una excelente manera para que los estudiantes exploren el Wasatch Front.

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Anyone on Weber State University’s campus in the past few weeks may have noticed some landscaping going on around the duck pond. The pond, which is usually full of water, plants, ducks and once even a moose, is being made deeper and wider than before.

“The goal is a more functional, cleaner pond for the community,” Justin Owen, energy manager for WSU, said.

The recreational project began just after the university’s annual Pops concert in July and should be completed by November. It is part of WSU’s effort to become more sustainable, as well as a way to preserve water in Utah’s arid climate.

The water retained through the pond will be used in campus irrigation and will decrease the amount of water needed to

sustain campus landscaping.

“Another aspect that folks may not realize is that through these upgrades, we will be better able to utilize this captured water in the pond to irrigate our campus landscape, which would reduce our overall use of secondary water,” Chad Downs, WSU project manager, said.

The pond renovation has practical, environmental and aesthetic reasons behind it and has been a long time coming. This current renovation will make it easier for future maintenance of the pond and create a cleaner environment for the wildlife and plant life in the area.

“The pond serves as the campus stormwater retention basin for most of the Ogden campus,” Mark Halverson, associate vice president for facilities and campus planning, said. “We are deepening most of the pond by four feet in order to provide additional capacity for the campus. We are also

installing a concrete floor to the pond which will allow collected sediment and other debris to be cleaned out more frequently.”

The pond is considered a retention pond, or a pond meant to hold storm water and sediment, so the maintenance of the pond is important to the local ecosystem.

“Stormwater is the country’s largest contributor to pollution in our rivers and streams and has a negative effect on wildlife,” Hodge said. “By improving the capacity of WSU’s retention pond to be able to handle increased stormwater flows, WSU is drastically improving the stormwater collected from our campus, and the surrounding neighborhoods that ultimately makes it to Utah’s rivers and streams.”

Though the pond is usually filled with wildlife and vegetation, the renovation project has led to some relocation. The ducks, geese and other wildlife who call the pond home, have been cautiously and care-

fully relocated through a partnership with WSU and the Division of Wildlife Resources. Some of which were moved to the Beus pond, though many of the animals naturally migrate this time of year regardless.

“WSU cares about the wildlife that uses our beautiful campus and will always take them into consideration when planning new development,” Drew Hodge, WSU’s water conservation and stormwater coordinator, said. “The wildlife around the pond have not been harmed and have other nearby areas that can serve their needs during construction. After the pond project is finished WSU will continue to work to accommodate the wildlife as we always have.”

Not only is the duck pond being redone, the water fountain will also be refurbished.

Because it has been around for so long, the fountain has been weathered, cracked and dealt with piping issues that have not allowed it to fully function for years.

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On the third floor of the Shepherd Union building at Weber State University, students can find both the LGBT Resource Center and the Women’s Center in room 323.

LGBT Resource Center Over the summer, Jessica Fisher started her new role at WSU as program coordinator for the LGBT Resource Center.

“We’re very excited about the things we are going to do this year,” Fisher said.

Students can expect the LGBT Resource Center to hold events at Weber State University at least once a month for the fall semester.

Although the dates have not been set for September, the center is planning on teaching students about self care through events that will take place some week in September, according to Fisher.

For LGBT History Month in October, a week of events called Weber State Pride will take place from Oct. 9 to 13.

From Nov. 13 to 17, students can participate in events held to celebrate Transgender Awareness Week.

Scholarships are also available for students through the LGBT Resource Center.

Students can currently find a list for scholarships at the center’s website by clicking on the “scholarships” tab at the top of the webpage, according to Fisher.

Fisher said students shouldn’t be afraid to visit the LGBT Resource Center, and she has an office there to help. Fisher also plans to be active across campus and to get more programs out for students.

Women’s Center The WSU Women’s Center provides gender equity education for students through a series of events held in the fall and spring semesters.

Events hosted by the Women’s Center

Menstrual cups, pregnancy tests, pads and liners are available to students in the Women’s Center.

include awareness events around Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Women’s History Month.

Sister Circles will be held once a month.

Students can expect to learn about topics of gender equity at these events, according to Paige Davies, director of the Women’s Center.

The first Sister Circle will be held on Sept.

27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This event will focus on self esteem, self love and self care.

There will be an open house event held on Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Women’s Center also has a Safe at Weber program, which provides prevention education around healthy relationships, consent and bystander intervention through online training workshops located on their website, according to Davies.

“The Women’s Center provides confidential victim services to survivors of sexual misconduct, so things like sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking,” Davies said. “We are able to help

students and employees safety plan, talk about local resources, if they want to report to law enforcement or the university. Really just help them get connected to healing and safety resources.”

While the Women’s Center has many programs in place to help students in a crisis, students don’t have to be in an emergency to use the resources available at the center.

“With our events like the Sister Circle and the open house, we want to see students here and talking about social justice issues and gender equity issues,” Davies said. “We have snacks, we have our resource pantry with free menstrual products and safer sex supplies, and we really want to be a source of community and support to students.”

The Women’s Center also has scholarships available to students. Those who are interested in these scholarships can ask the receptionist at the front desk of the Women’s Center for more information.

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Pads and tampons are available to students who have use of them in the Women’s Center.

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En la tercera planta del edificio Shepherd Union de Weber State Univeristy, los estudiantes pueden encontrar el Centro de Recursos LGBT (LGBT Resource Center) y el Centro de Mujeres (Women’s Center) en la sala 323.

Centro de Recursos LGBT Durante el verano, Jessica Fisher comenzó su nuevo rol en WSU como coordinadora del programa para el Centro de Recursos LGBT. “Estamos muy emocionados por las cosas que vamos a hacer este año”, dijo Fisher.

Los estudiantes pueden esperar que el Centro de Recursos LGBT celebre eventos en Weber State University al menos una vez al mes durante el semestre de otoño.

Aunque las fechas para septiembre están por determinar, el centro está planeando enseñar a los estudiantes sobre el cuidado de uno mismo a través de eventos que tendrán lugar alguna semana en septiembre, según Fisher.

Para el Mes de la Historia LGBT en octubre,

A LGBT Resource Center staff member handing a student a non-binary colored heart at the Ogden Pride event.

se celebrará una semana de eventos llamada Weber State Pride del 9 al 13 de octubre.

cia Doméstica, de Concientización sobre la Agresión Sexual y de la Historia de la Mujer.

Del 13 al 17 de noviembre, los estudiantes podrán participar en eventos para celebrar la Semana de Concientización Transgénero.

Becas están también disponibles para los estudiantes a través del Centro de Recursos LGBT. Los estudiantes ya pueden encontrar una lista de becas en el sitio web del centro haciendo clic en la pestaña “becas” en la parte superior de la página web, según Fisher.

Fisher dijo que los estudiantes no deben temer ir a visitar el Centro de Recursos LGBT, y que ella tiene una oficina allí para ayudar.

Fisher también planea estar activa en todo el campus y ofrecer más programas para los estudiantes.

Los Círculos de Hermanas se celebrarán una vez al mes. En estos eventos pueden esperar aprender sobre temas de equidad de género, según Paige Davies, directora del Centro de Mujeres.

El primer Círculo de Hermanas se llevará a cabo el 27 de septiembre, de 1:30 a 3:30 p.m. Este evento se centrará en temas de autoestima, amor propio y cuidado de uno mismo. Habrá un evento de puertas abiertas el 19 de septiembre, de 11:30 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.

El Centro de Mujeres también tiene el programa Safe at Weber, que proporciona educación de prevención sobre relaciones saludables, consentimiento e intervención como espectadores a través de talleres de formación en línea ubicados en su sitio web, según Davies.

“El Centro de Mujeres proporciona servicios confidenciales a las víctimas supervivientes de conducta sexual indebida, cosas como agresión sexual, violación, violencia doméstica, violencia en la pareja y acoso”, dijo Davies. “Podemos ayudar a los estudiantes y empleados a tener un plan de segu-

El Centro de Mujeres El Centro de Mujeres de WSU ofrece educación sobre la equidad de género a los estudiantes a través de una serie de eventos celebrados tanto en el semestre de otoño como durante el de primavera.

Los eventos organizados por el Centro de Mujeres incluyen eventos durante los meses de Concientización sobre la Violen-

ridad, hablar sobre los recursos locales, y si tienen que informar a la policía o a la universidad. Realmente simplemente ayudarlos a conectarse con los recursos de recuperación y seguridad.”

Aunque el Centro de Mujeres tiene muchos programas para ayudar a los estudiantes en crisis, estos no tienen por qué estar en situación de emergencia para usar los recursos disponibles.

“Con nuestros eventos como el Círculo de Hermanas y la jornada de puertas abiertas, queremos ver a estudiantes aquí y hablar sobre temas de justicia social y equidad de género”, dijo Davies. “Tenemos refrigerios, tenemos nuestra despensa de recursos con productos menstruales gratuitos y suministros para tener sexo seguro, y de verdad queremos ser una comunidad y apoyo para los estudiantes.”

El Centro de Mujeres también ofrece becas a estudiantes. Las personas interesadas en estas becas pueden solicitar más información a la persona en la recepción del Centro de Mujeres.

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By COOPER HATSIS Reporter

With every passing semester, Weber State University’s video program continues to grow new opportunities and courses for students to participate in. In many ways, WSU’s Studio 76 has been a catalyst for film, digital media and communication students to express their creativity.

Studio 76 is a student-run organization that focuses heavily on digital media and film production. In previous years, Studio 76 has participated in film festivals such as the Demonchaser Film Challenge as well as the 48 Hour Film Project, a film festival in which participants have to create a short film within 48 hours.

Studio 76 also has a variety of podcast series, recorded and produced on campus.

Studio 76 has plans for expanding their reach this fall semester. Aaron Atkins, professor and new advisor for Studio 76, explains that Studio 76 has partnered with the Digital District at Weber State to hopefully create more opportunities for usage of the podcast studio.

“We are opening the podcast studio to not just digital media students but to any department across campus that would like to get involved,” Atkins said. “If faculty members or students would like to create a podcast for their classes, they can contact us and do that.”

Opportunities like this give students from other departments at WSU the chance to explore audio production.

“One thing I really love about this organization is that it is very much handson,” Atkins said. “It is very much pushing

students to get outside their comfort zone and work on productions to get those hands-on experiences … students can hit the ground running and then transition into a job.”

Studio 76 offers students the chance to get involved and network with other students, faculty and organizations that could lead to future opportunities.

“You make a lot of good friends being a part of studio,” Sara Corless, a film studies major and executive content manager for Studio 76, said. “I didn’t know the campus that well until I joined Studio because we are kind of forced to explore campus, talk to people and network.”

Studio 76 operates as both a class and a club and regularly holds productions that anyone can participate in, which lets students get involved with film production from an early start.

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“We give a lot of newer students the opportunity to be on set, which is something that doesn’t happen at a lot of other universities,” Andrew Kyed, director of outreach for Studio 76 and a WSU communication major, said. “Most universities shun away a lot of the underclassmen from being on set. Giving students that opportunity is really awesome.”

Going on his third year at Studio 76, Kyed created the role of Director of Outreach. This role specializes in reaching out to clientele and other organizations around campus. Kyed also advocates for more inclusion for students.

“We are trying to create conversations and support people with different backgrounds in film, podcasting and broadcasting,” Kyed said.

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Taylor Garlick performing as Johan Hansen and Jaden Chandie Nandkeshwar as Sophia in the production of Matchstick Girl.

Characters Mrs. Lovett, played by Madison Rigby, singing during a rehearsal on Nov. 9, 2022.

By COOPER HATSIS Reporter

Weber State University theater department is bringing original and adapted plays to campus this coming fall and spring semesters.

Coming in October is an adaptation of the classic novel “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë.

WSU will be using the 2000 Broadway musical adaptation of “Jane Eyre” by John Caird with music from Paul Gordon. WSU’s “Jane Eyre” will run on Oct. 6, 7 and 11-14.

“It kind of lives in that dark, gothic, Romantic period,” Andrew Barratt Lewis, associate professor of theater at WSU, said. “It is a family friendly musical and is a good show for just about anyone to come and see,” Lewis said.

The cast of Sweeney Todd during their dress rehearsal on Nov. 9, 2022.

Also coming in the 2023 fall semester, is an adaptation of the 2015 play “Silent Sky”

by Lauren Gunderson. “Silent Sky” is the true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a 19th-century astronomer, as she discovers where she stands as drastic changes and discoveries are happening in both the social and scientific aspects of life. “Silent Sky” will run on Nov. 10, 11 and 15-18.

“It’s a really interesting historical piece,” Lewis said. “It opens up our insights into some of the discoveries made by women that were not always credited to women.”

Both “Jane Eyre” and “Silent Sky” are new to Weber State’s theater department. The department generally chooses productions that have never been done before at WSU. Both productions follow that trend.

One of the two productions coming in the

spring 2024 semester is “The Amphibians.”

This production is written by Dan Caffrey and will be a world premiere at Weber State.

“The Amphibians,” a new original story, is about two teenagers in the near future who make a discovery in a forest and through this learn about friendship. “The Amphibian” will debut on Feb. 23, 24 and 28-March 2.

“It talks about sustainability and how we take care of this world that we live in,” Lewis said.

Later in the spring semester there will be an adaptation of “The Prom.” “The Prom” is a broadcast musical that debuted back in 2016 by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin with music from Matthew Sklar.

“The Prom” also got a Netflix adaptation in 2020. This production follows the story of struggling Broadway stars helping a girl in a

small-town in Indiana get the prom that she hopes for. This production will run from April 4-6.

While all of the roles for the fall semester productions have been cast, auditions for the spring semester are still open to anyone who would like to participate in the theater productions. Auditions for the spring semester productions will be held at the end of the fall semester.

Tickets are also available to anyone who would like to attend any of this year’s productions. For more information visit Weber State’s website to learn more.

“We are looking forward to another great year,” Lewis said.

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Studying abroad as a college student was an opportunity I never thought would materialize for me. The intricacies of the process seemed overwhelming, and the cost was a constant concern looming in the background.

However, this past summer marked a significant milestone as I embarked on my first study abroad experience with the communication de-

partment, an achievement I can now proudly reflect upon.

I was presented with the possibility of studying abroad

by Aaron Atkins, a Weber State University professor of multimedia journalism, who approached my class with an invitation that turned what once felt like an unattainable dream into a tangible reality.

The destination: Finland, where we would explore the

realms of intercultural communications and digital media. The communications aspect was within my comfort zone, but the latter was not my strong suit.

Regardless of my reservations, I had a strong determination to explore the arctic circle and gain six valuable credits in the process, which fueled my decision to join the group.

The initial concern about finances proved to be less daunting upon closer examination. While the cost initially appeared staggering, in comparison to my regular tuition for the same amount of credits, it wasn’t too different, this helped me rationalize the price.

The Study Abroad office required a $500 deposit to secure a spot in the group, followed by the remaining balance prior to departure. This is standard for all study abroad trips at WSU. Aside from the deposit, many financing options were available such as loans, grants and scholarships, alleviating some of the financial strain. Additionally, WSU’s Study Abroad program offers the Opportunity Award, an incentive that grants a financial award in exchange for a project involving your study abroad adventure and to broadcast to future students considering a similar journey.

As the departure date drew nearer, a blend of nervousness and excitement took over me.

Although a few familiar faces were part of our group, most

were complete strangers. To break the ice and ease our initial interactions, we attended several pre-trip meetings.

The night before departure brought a whirlwind of emotions. Packing seemed to become a cynical and paradoxical task of fitting too much and too little simultaneously.

Sleep evaded me as I constantly checked and rechecked my backpack to ensure the presence of my passport, the key piece to our entire trip.

Stepping into the airport, a wave of relief washed over me as the recognizable faces of my peers began to gather near our gate. After meticulous attendance checks, the moment of no return came as we stepped onto that plane and embarked on our journey to Finland. The flight offered a chance for some sleep, and upon our arrival in Helsinki, I felt ready to take on the Nordic country and all it had to offer me.

My eagerness died down a bit as I realized the airport was a bit farther from the city center than anticipated. It required about a 30-minute train ride. Nevertheless, I pushed forward, engulfed in the fresh air and scenery.

Stepping off the platform, the symphony of rolling suitcases against cobblestone pathways provided both comfort and humility, a mindless musical reminder of travelers navigating new territory.

Upon arriving at and set-

LEFT: An aerial shot of Rovaniemi as the plane takes off for Helsinki.

RIGHT: Upensky Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland.

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tling into the hotel, a burst of energy propelled me and my roommate to venture out and explore the city. That first night was spent with walks through the streets with a back-and-forth of excited voices pointing out new sights that captured our eye.

A much-needed night’s sleep followed by a hearty Finnish breakfast gave way to the first day of our academic endeavors.

Mornings were dedicated to scrutinizing our itinerary, establishing daily goals within our study groups and outlining plans to doc-

ument and capture each day’s experiences.

Between orchestrating interviews, capturing video and countless photographs, we found moments to immerse ourselves in the reserved yet welcoming Finnish culture.

Cultural landmarks, history-rich museums, cathedrals that predated the state of Utah, UNESCO heritage sites and a plethora of saunas revealed them-

selves as essential components of our exploration and daily life.

One of the highlights of the trip was an immersive experience of Finnish university life. Engaging in interviews with local students sparked an instant connection that transcended geographical b o u n d - aries. Beyond the walls of

Weber State, I forged lasting friendships with Finnish locals — I might have even kissed one. All of this immersion contributed to an even deeper understanding of the local culture and upbringing.

In retrospect, I am immensely grateful for the trust I placed in myself to pursue the experience. Diving deeper into the logistics, the entire process unfolded more seamlessly than I had anticipated. The Study Abroad program played an integral role

addressing my inquiries, whether extensive or trivial, with a tremendous amount of patience and support.

They never made me feel like an inconvenience; instead, they guided me with enthusiasm and expertise.

This entire process was a transformative chapter of my academic journey, providing me with knowledge, cherished friendships and another stamp on my passport.

As I inch closer to graduation and reflect on my time at Weber State University, this study-abroad experience stands out as a key aspect of my growth, contributing to the layered experiences that shape me, my perspective and my future aspirations.

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Estudiar en el extranjero como estudiante universitario fue una oportunidad que nunca pensé que se materializaría para mí. Las complejidades del proceso parecían abrumadoras y el costo era una preocupación constante que acechaba en el fondo. Sin embargo, el verano pasado marcó un hito importante cuando me embarqué en mi primera experiencia de estudios en el extranjero con el departamento de comunicación, un logro sobre el que ahora puedo reflexionar con orgullo.

Me fue presentada la oportunidad de estudiar en el extranjero por Aron Atkins, profesor de periodismo multimedia en la Universidad Estatal de Weber, quien se acercó a mi clase con una invitación que convirtió lo que alguna vez parecía un sueño inalcanzable en una realidad tangible.

El destino: Finlandia, donde exploraríamos el ámbito de las comunicaciones interculturales y los medios digitales. El aspecto comunicativo estaba dentro de mi zona de confort, pero los medios digitales no eran mi fuerte. Inde-

pendientemente de mis dudas, tenía una fuerte determinación de explorar el círculo polar ártico y obtener seis valiosos créditos en el proceso, lo que impulsó mi decisión de unirme al grupo.

La preocupación inicial por las finanzas resultó ser menos desalentadora tras una examinación más profunda. Si bien el costo inicialmente parecía asombroso, en comparación con mi matrícula regular por la misma cantidad de créditos, no era muy diferente, esto me ayudó a racionalizar el precio.

La oficina de Study Abroad requirió un depósito de $500 para asegurar un lugar en el grupo, seguido del saldo restante antes de la salida. Esto es estándar para todos los viajes de estudios al extranjero en WSU. Aparte del depósito, había muchas opciones de financiación disponibles, como préstamos, subvenciones y becas, lo que alivió parte de la tensión financiera. Además, el programa Study Abroad de WSU ofrece el Opportunity Award, un incentivo que otorga un premio financiero a cambio de un proyecto que involucre su aventura de estudiar en el extranjero y transmitirlo a futuros estudiantes que estén considerando un viaje similar.

A medida que se acercaba la fecha de partida, una mezcla de nerviosismo y emoción se apoderó de mí. Aunque algunas caras conocidas formaban parte de nuestro grupo, la mayoría eran completos desconocidos. Para romper el hielo y facilitar nuestras interacciones iniciales, asistimos a varias reuniones previas al viaje.

La noche anterior a la partida fue un torbellino de emociones.

Empacar pareció convertirse en una tarea cínica y paradójica de empacar demasiado y muy poco al mismo tiempo. El sueño se me escapaba mientras revisaba y volvía a revisar constantemente mi mochila para asegurar la presencia de mi pasaporte, la pieza clave de todo nuestro viaje.

Al entrar al aeropuerto, una ola de alivio me invadió cuando los rostros reconocibles de mis compañeros comenzaron a reunirse cerca de nuestra puerta.

Después de minuciosos controles de asistencia, llegó el momento de no retorno cuando subimos a ese avión y emprendimos nuestro viaje a Finlandia. El vuelo me brindó la oportunidad de dormir un poco y, al llegar a Helsinki, me sentí preparado para afrontar el país nórdico y todo lo que tenía para ofrecerme.

Mi entusiasmo disminuyó un

Advertisements for musical festivals and local bands cover this wall in an area of downtown Helsinki.

poco cuando me di cuenta de que el aeropuerto estaba un poco más lejos del centro de la ciudad de lo previsto. Fue necesario un viaje en tren de unos 30 minutos. Sin embargo, seguí adelante, envuelto en el aire fresco y el paisaje.

Al bajar de la plataforma, la sinfonía de las maletas rodando contra los caminos empedrados nos proporcionó comodidad y humildad, un recordatorio musical sin sentido de los viajeros que navegan por un nuevo territorio.

Al llegar al hotel y acomodarnos en él, una explosión de energía nos impulsó a mí y a mi compañero de cuarto a aventurarnos a explorar la ciudad. Esa primera noche la pasamos caminando por las calles con un ir y venir de voces emocionadas que señalaban nuevos lugares que captaron nuestra atención. Una noche de sueño muy necesaria seguida de un abundante desayuno finlandés dio paso al primer día de nuestros esfuerzos académicos.

Las mañanas fueron dedicadas a examinar nuestro itinerario, establecer objetivos diarios dentro de nuestros grupos de estudio y delinear planes para documentar y capturar las experiencias de cada día.

Entre entrevistas orquestadas, capturas de video e innumerables fotografías, encontramos momentos para sumergirnos en la reservada pero acogedora cultura finlandesa.

Monumentos culturales, museos ricos en historia, catedrales anteriores al estado de Utah, sitios declarados Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO y una gran cantidad de saunas se revelaron como componentes esenciales de nuestra exploración y vida diaria.

Uno de los aspectos más de-

stacados del viaje fue una experiencia de inmersión en la vida universitaria finlandesa. Participar en entrevistas con estudiantes locales generó una conexión instantánea que trascendió las fronteras geográficas. Más allá de los muros del estado de Weber, forjé amistades duraderas con lugareños finlandeses; incluso hasta pude haber besado a uno.

Toda esta inmersión contribuyó a una comprensión aún más profunda de la cultura y la crianza de los locales.

En retrospectiva, estoy inmensamente agradecida por la confianza que puse en mí misma para vivir la experiencia. Al profundizar en la logística, todo el proceso se desarrolló de manera mucho más fluida de lo que había previsto.

El programa Study Abroad jugó un papel integral al abordar mis inquietudes, ya fueran extensas o triviales, con una enorme paciencia y apoyo. Nunca me hicieron sentir como un inconveniente; en cambio, me guiaron con entusiasmo y experiencia.

Todo este proceso fue un capítulo transformador de mi trayectoria académica, que me brindó conocimientos, amistades preciadas y otro sello en mi pasaporte.

A medida que me acerco cada vez más a la graduación y reflexiono sobre mi tiempo en Weber State University, esta experiencia de estudio en el extranjero se destaca como un aspecto clave de mi crecimiento, contribuyendo a las experiencias estratificadas que me moldean, mi perspectiva y mis aspiraciones futuras.

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TOP: Outside of Helsinki Central Station (Helsingin päärautatieasema) the statues are adorned in costumes similar to the 2023 Finland Eurovision entrant.

RIGHT: A collection of sketches and drawings

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Somebody playing video games in the Weber State Esports Center located in Wildcat Village.

By ALMA BELL Reporter

Weber State University has a collection of esports teams, including League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, Hearthstone and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Despite this, Weber State has only a few esports labs.

Esports labs are similar to computer labs, but students are encouraged to play video games on them.

There is an esports lab located in room 108 in the University Village Community Center and a smaller one in the Wattis Business building.

The University Village location has 16 PC gaming setups, a 65-inch TV for console gaming and a few tables for tabletop gaming as well. The lab in Wattis has 12 setups.

All setups have a computer and monitor, a wired gaming mouse, a keyboard and noise-canceling headphones.

The University Village lab is staffed by student employees, many of which compete on

the varsity esports teams.

Like many other computer labs on campus, the computers will reset when turned off and delete any programs not set to stay.

This means esports gamers can download whatever game they want to play onto the computers and not have to worry about taking up too much space on the school’s computers.

On some occasions, the University Village lab will hold events like Extra Life, where gamers from WSU esports teams and fraternities participate in a 24-hour nationwide charity livestream. People can sign up as a team and livestream on Twitch for 24 hours straight to help raise money for charity.

The Discord for those interested in gaming or who would like to join a team is https:// discord.gg/wMdbVtyNRS. There are varsity teams, as well as club teams, which are more casual.

Those who play competitively for the school or work behind the scenes to help the teams succeed, like coaches, team managers

and broadcasters, are all eligible for scholarships. These scholarships can range up to full tuition.

To qualify for these scholarships, gamers must try out for their preferred game and be a full-time WSU student.

Tryouts start at the beginning of each semester and the schedule for those are located on the Discord.

“I think that the most interesting thing about it is that it’s open to all students,” Tyler Oelling, Weber’s coordinator of esports said.

“So having that access, a lot of schools who have esports programs, they typically have their labs completely shut off, and then only the varsity players get to use them. In this scenario, all students get to play even if they are not on a team, and I think that’s pretty interesting for Weber.”

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(Above) A screen grab showing the start screen as they prepared to start playing the game, The Long Drive, from a previous live Twitch stream raising money for the Extra Life foundation. (Left) Headsets hanging up inside of the Esports Gaming Lab.

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By MARIANNA LOPEZ-LURITTA Columnist

After living in Ogden for almost 3 years as a college student, I understood the difficulty of balancing classes and the food budget, and many times when it comes to eating out, it’s hard to choose an option that fits within our budget and is also delicious.

Ogden offers versatility for every palate, from global flavors to classic cravings as well as quick alternatives for a snack between classes or special people events or a fun dinner with friends.

As a first-time foodie, and someone who loves discovering fun places to eat, here are the best places to eat out without emptying your wallet.

For a college student, finding the perfect place to eat that combines good food and a great price can be challenging. Great Harvest Bread Company has become one of my favorite places. The cozy atmosphere is perfect for coming with friends, between classes or for relaxing after class.

When it comes to food, Great Harvest has

a menu that satisfies every student’s craving. Their sandwiches are lifesavers between classes. My favorite is the BLT, which I order toasted and add avocado to. What makes it special is that everything is fresh and locally sourced, which is a big thumbs up for supporting local businesses. It has very good prices, so you can satisfy a craving without feeling guilty. Great Harvest is located at 272 25th St. in downtown Ogden.

When I want to satisfy my cravings for pizza but also keep it on a budget, Lucky Slice Pizza is great at combining the two. Lucky Slice in downtown Ogden is my top choice when I’m craving pizza without breaking the bank.

Their menu is endless, from classic pepperoni to specialty pies. My favorite is the DUB All Star because I love pesto on my pizza. The crispy and thin crust is the best part, and the toppings are always fresh and generous. Lucky Slice Pizza is at 207 25th St. in Ogden.

If you are looking for a more intimate vibe, with good food and amazing prices in the heart of 25th Street, La Ferrovia is an amazing choice.

La Ferrovia has a cozy and romantic ambiance perfect for a date or a nice dinner without killing your wallet. Italian is always a winning option for me, so adding this place to the list is a must.

The menu has a great selection of classic Italian dishes that are well done, healthy and offered to a great price, from pasta to pizza, including vegetarian options for those who don’t eat meat.

My personal favorite is the chicken parmesan and the lasagna, full of amazing flavors with generous portions that leave you satisfied after a long day of class. The servers are welcoming and nice, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. La Ferrovia is at 234 25th St. On a busy day when you crave delicious food at a convenient location, Don Carlos Street Tacos is the best option. With only 6 minutes away from campus, this place doesn’t compromise flavor and offers a great price point. Personally, I can’t get enough of their carne asada tacos and horchata water.

The tender and fresh tacos prepared to order, paired with fresh toppings and the perfect sprinkle of cilantro and onions, makes every

bite a burst of flavor, and let’s not forget the great salsa bar that allows you to customize the tacos to the taste of each customer.

Whether it’s a quick lunch between lectures or a late-night craving, Don Carlos is always there to deliver amazing and local Mexican food that is friendly to a college budget. Don Carlos can be found at 3511 Harrison Blvd.

Ogden has proven to be a foodie’s paradise, paired with great prices that accommodate college student budgets. Whether it’s the cozy vibes of Lucky Slice Pizza, the flavors and comfort of La Ferrovia or the street taco delights of Don Carlos, each place adds a unique and tasty chapter to the college experience. Exploring these restaurants has shown me that good food is not just about taste, but about the memories and moments that are created around the table with friends, making Ogden a perfect place to go and enjoy a great meal.

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años como estudiante universitaria, entendí la dificultad de equilibrar las clases y el presupuesto para la comida, y muchas veces cuando se trata de comer fuera, es difícil elegir una opción que se ajuste a nuestro presupuesto y que además sea deliciosa.

Ogden ofrece versatilidad para todos los paladares, desde sabores globales hasta antojos clásicos, así como alternativas rápidas para un tentempié entre clases o eventos especiales para gente o una divertida cena con amigos.

Como aficionado a la gastronomía por primera vez, y alguien a quien le encanta descubrir lugares divertidos para comer, aquí tienes los mejores sitios para salir a comer sin vaciar la cartera.

Para un estudiante universitario, encontrar el lugar perfecto para comer que combine buena comida y buen precio puede ser todo un reto. Great Harvest Bread Company se ha convertido en uno de mis lugares favoritos. El ambiente acogedor es perfecto para venir con amigos, entre clases o para

relajarse después de clase.

En cuanto a la comida, Great Harvest tiene un menú que satisface todos los antojos de los estudiantes. Sus sándwiches son la salvación entre clase y clase. Mi favorito es el BLT, que pido tostado y al que añado aguacate. Lo que lo hace especial es que todo es fresco y de origen local, lo que es un gran pulgar hacia arriba para apoyar a las empresas locales. Tiene muy buenos precios, así que puedes satisfacer un antojo sin sentirte culpable. Great Harvest se encuentra en el 272 de la calle 25, en el centro de Ogden.

Cuando quiero satisfacer mis antojos de pizza, pero también mantenerlo en un presupuesto, Lucky Slice Pizza es grande en la combinación de los dos. Lucky Slice, en el centro de Ogden, es mi mejor opción cuando tengo antojo de pizza sin salirme del presupuesto.

Su menú es interminable, desde la clásica pepperoni hasta tartas especiales. Mi favorita es la DUB All Star porque me encanta el pesto en la pizza. La corteza crujiente y fina es la mejor parte, y los ingredientes son siempre frescos y generosos. Lucky Slice Pizza está en el 207 de la calle 25 en Ogden.

Si buscas un ambiente más íntimo, con buena comida y precios increíbles en el corazón de la calle 25, La Ferrovia es una

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opción increíble.

La Ferrovia tiene un ambiente acogedor y romántico perfecto para una cita o una cena agradable sin matar a su cartera. El italiano es siempre una opción ganadora para mí, por lo que añadir este lugar a la lista es una necesidad.

El menú tiene una gran selección de platos clásicos italianos bien hechos, sanos y ofrecidos a buen precio, desde pasta a pizza, incluyendo opciones vegetarianas para los que no comen carne.

Mi favorito personal es el pollo a la parmesana y la lasaña, llenos de sabores increíbles con porciones generosas que te dejan satisfecho después de un largo día de clase. Los camareros son acogedores y simpáticos, lo que hace que la experiencia sea aún más agradable. La Ferrovia está en el 234 de la calle 25.

En un día ajetreado cuando se te antoja comida deliciosa en un lugar conveniente, Don Carlos Street Tacos es la mejor opción.

A sólo 6 minutos del campus, este lugar no compromete el sabor y ofrece un buen precio. Personalmente, no me canso de sus tacos de carne asada y su agua de horchata.

Los tacos tiernos y frescos preparados a la orden, emparejados con aderezos frescos y la perfecta espolvoreada de cilantro y cebolla,

hace que cada bocado sea una explosión de sabor, y no olvidemos la gran barra de salsa que permite personalizar los tacos al gusto de cada cliente.

Ya sea un almuerzo rápido entre clases o un antojo nocturno, Don Carlos siempre está ahí para ofrecer comida mexicana increíble y local que es amigable con un presupuesto universitario. Don Carlos se encuentra en 3511 Harrison Blvd.

Ogden ha demostrado ser un paraíso para los amantes de la buena comida, con precios que se adaptan a los presupuestos de los estudiantes universitarios. Ya sean las acogedoras vibraciones de Lucky Slice Pizza, los sabores y la comodidad de La Ferrovia o las delicias de tacos callejeros de Don Carlos, cada lugar añade un capítulo único y sabroso a la experiencia universitaria. Explorar estos restaurantes me ha demostrado que la buena comida no es sólo cuestión de sabor, sino de los recuerdos y momentos que se crean alrededor de la mesa con los amigos, haciendo de Ogden un lugar perfecto para ir y disfrutar de una gran comida.

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The superstition around the Flaming W logo is that if stepped on, the person receives bad luck.

By ALMA BELL Columnist

From my time at Weber State University, I have heard of three widespread superstitions. And for those new to campus, I shall enlighten you.

Before we look at superstitions, it would be helpful to have a singular definition of superstition.

There are two definitions found in most dictionaries, however, it can be simplified as a supernatural or non-scientific reason for an action.

The first superstition is that the testing center located in Lindquist Hall is lucky.

Similar to how you might have one chair

in a class you prefer, the same can happen with testing centers because humans are just creatures of habit. We also have a tendency to draw conclusions from small pools of evidence.

A student might be well-studied and go to their favorite testing center. They pass because they studied and know the material. However, one day for whatever reason, they might use a different center and do worse. Their brain makes the conclusion that it must be the center instead of not getting enough sleep or a weak spot in their knowledge.

The second superstition is that stepping on any college icon or emblem is bad luck.

I have been unable to corroborate this, but

the idea of negative outcomes befalling anyone who defiles a precious symbol could come from just that — defiling the symbol. Both metaphorically and physically, you are putting a symbolic representation of your college or team under you. The idea is similar to that of stepping on a crack leading to breaking your mother’s back.

For this observation, it might be worth keeping an eye out for any representation of Weber State adorning the ground.

The third and possibly most well-known is that rubbing the right foot of the statue of Louis Fredrick Moench, founder and first principal of what came to be Weber State University, brings good fortune.

There is a lack of consensus as to what

type of luck or fortune rubbing the foot brings, split between general good fortune and high scores on tests, but either is welcome for us students.

It could be noted that flowers have been seen on the pedestal, which could lead to the conclusion that at least one student has expanded the superstition to giving offerings in exchange for even more luck.

Whether you believe these superstitions or not, it can be a nice break from the mundane to think about possible superstitions around campus.

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2022 Weber State Football.

By RAYSHAUN BAKER-LYNCH Reporter

After going 10–3 overall and 6–2 in the Big Sky Conference last season, Weber State University’s football team is bringing in new blood for this upcoming 2023 season.

Mickey Mental, the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach last season, was named head coach of Weber State football in the offseason.

The previous head coach, Jay Hill, went 68–39 overall in his nine seasons with the Wildcats, and he coached more games and more wins than any other Weber State

coach.

With several players’ graduations after last season, there will be considerable roster changes for this upcoming season. The most noticeable change is former quarterback Bronson Barron’s transfer to Western Kentucky University.

As a Wildcat, Barron recorded 36 touchdowns and 407 completed passes out of 689 attempts, with 5,129 overall yards.

Sophomore Creyton Cooper and Juniors Kylan Weisser and Brian Harper will have the best chance at starting as the new quarterback for the Wildcats this season.

Another big change is at the starting wide

receiver position, with Ty Macpherson graduating.

Last season, the Wildcats had one of the top defenses in the Big Sky. They are bringing back that same core of guys this season, with Maxwell Anderson, Marque Collins and Nasme Calvin in the secondary, who all had big seasons last season.

Linebacker Winston Reid won the preseason defensive MVP last season and is another addition to the defensive side of the ball.

Abraham Williams led the Big Sky on Special teams, with four being over 100 yards — the most in Big Sky history.

At Big Sky Media Day, Mental said their

guys are projecting well, and they are growing from what Hill left, and Mental’s adding a touch of himself to the program.

“I think it’s a daily process for us understanding that we have a long-term goal and obviously [we are] competing for a National Championship, a Big Sky Championship,” Mental said.

The Wildcats will kick their season off against Central Washington University on Aug. 31.

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Después de un marcador de 10–3 sobre todo y 6–2 en la temporada pasada de la conferencia Big Sky, el equipo de fútbol americano de la universidad Weber State ha reclutado sangre nueva para la próxima temporada de 2023.

Mickey Mental, el coordinador ofensivo y entrenador de los mariscales del campo de la temporada pasada, se nombró como entrenador principal de fútbol de Weber State durante la temporada baja.

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El antiguo entrenador principal, Jay Hill, tenía una puntuación de 68–39 sobre todo durante su nueve temporadas con los Wildcats, y ha sido entrenador durante más partidos y tenido más victorias que ningún otro entrenador de Weber State.

Con la graduación de varios jugadores después de la temporada pasada, habrá un número considerable de cambios del equipo. El cambio más notable es la transferencia de Bronson Barron, el antiguo mariscal del campo, a la universidad Western Kentucky.

Como un Wildcat, Barron tuvo 36 touchdowns y 407 pases completados de 689 intentos, con 5.129 yardas sobre todo.

Creyton Cooper, un estudiante del segundo año, y Kylan Weisser y Brian Harper,

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ambos estudiantes del tercer año, tendrán la mejor probabilidad de ser el nuevo mariscal del campo para los Wildcats durante esta temporada.

Otro cambio importante es el receptor abierto primero, con la graduación de Ty Macpherson.

Durante la temporada pasada, los Wildcats tenían una de las mejores defensas en el Big Sky. Se regresa el mismo grupo esencial de hombres para esta temporada, con Maxwell Anderson, Marque Collins y Nasme Calvin como jugadores secundarios, los cuales han tenido una temporada buena durante la temporada pasada.

El apoyador Winston Reid ganó el premio de MVP defensivo de pretemporada de la temporada pasada y es otra adición al equi-

po defensivo.

Abraham Williams fue el mejor de equipos especializados en el Big Sky, con cuatro más que cien yardas, la cantidad más alta de la historia de Big Sky. Durante el día de media del Big Sky, Mental dijo que los jugadores tienen buenas trayectorias y están creciendo de la raíz de Hill, y Mental solo está añadiendo un poco de sí mismo al programa.

“Creo que es un proceso diario entender que tenemos una meta a largo plazo y obviamente competimos para un campeonato nacional, un campeonato Big Sky”. dijo Mental.

Los Wildcats empezarán su temporada con un partido contra la universidad Central Washington el 31 de agosto.

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Joining a college sports team as an athlete can be challenging if you’re not recruited for the sport straight out of the gate. Most sports teams’ players are recruited, but there are other options for people who want to join a sports team.

If students want to join an NCAA division team, they can become a walk-on via tryouts.

Last semester, football tryouts took place in February.

This fall, new students who want to join should reach out to a coach on the staff and prepare for the tryouts in the new year. Students can look up the sport-specific information they need to become a Weber State athlete.

Weber State also has intramural sports, which are recreational sports students can join for fun. Intramural sports this fall include indoor kickball, soccer and volleyball.

On the Weber State Intramural Sports website, students can register as a free agent and then join a team.

Another option students have is club sports. One of the biggest club sports at Weber State is hockey. Other club sports are men’s and women’s rugby, baseball, lacrosse and more.

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The road in front of the Stewart Stadium closed on Aug. 23.

By COLLYN COWLES Section Editor

Weber State University’s Stewart Stadium is near the end of a four-year transformation.

The progress is rapidly unfolding at the heart of WSU’s football and track programs. The entire eastern flank of the stadium has been excavated, primed for reconstruction.

The next chapter of renovation will include the installation of a new football field and a rejuvenated track. The artificial turf practice field on the west side of campus will undergo a similar renewal.

With a history spanning over 60 years, the eastern section of the stadium held the distinction of being the university’s most enduring original structure. However, the passage

of time, coupled with an influx of architectural marvels on campus over the past several years, necessitated its retirement.

“The time has come to bid farewell to the venerable east side bleachers, the iconic track, the hallowed playing surface, and the practice field on the lower campus,” Tim Crompton, the director of athletics at Weber State University, said. “These stalwart components have served us dutifully, but evolution beckons.”

The changes to the eastside stadium will bring a supportive substructure with a new configuration. A concourse and promenade will go through the middle of the east side, accommodating concessions and facilitating fan movement between two tiers of bleacher seating.

Overall, 1000-1500 seats will be removed,

resulting in a seating capacity around 15,000 for Stewart Stadium.

“While the seat count diminishes, our service offerings will elevate,” Crompton said.

“Concessions will thrive in this new setup.”

Crompton also said the new structure will rise slightly higher than its predecessor, potentially improving spectator’s sightlines.

The stadium’s track and football field were last revamped in 2011, transitioning from natural grass to artificial.

The new field will showcase purple end zones, adorned with the Wildcat emblem at midfield.

The replacement of the weathered practice field on lower campus is anticipated to increase its use by sports teams and the university band. This could increase the vitality and quality of the stadium’s central turf.

The outdoor track and field season could be disrupted by the construction. Some sprinters and jumpers are anticipated to use certain sections of the stadium for practice.

Additionally, the Wildcats may conduct workouts on Ogden High School’s modernized track.

The Football team is planning on using the Stewart Stadium for spring practice which will encourage accelerated construction according to Crompton.

The Weber State football team is set to have their home opener against Montana State University on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

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The fall semester does not just mark the beginning of a new school year for some students, but the start of a new beginning for the cultural centers at Weber State University.

All five of the cultural centers will fall under an “umbrella term” known as Centers for Belonging and Cultural Engagement, which will be a term people can use to refer to all five cultural centers without having to name each cultural center, according to Tammy Nguyen, executive director for Access and Inclusion.

With CBCE being new to Weber State, the individual centers are still in the process of solidifying spaces for students to go. The only cultural center that has its own place on campus currently is the Black African Diaspora Cultural Center, which is located in the Shepherd Union building on the second floor in a room across from Einstein Bros. Bagels. The rest of the centers can be found in the Student Services building in room 150.

“While we are still looking for spaces for each of these centers to actually be, all of our resources and everything we are still doing can be found here in [room] 150,” Nguyen said. “All of our program managers are still housed here, so you can schedule appointments to meet with them. We are still planning for our academic calendar year for all of our events, we are still planning on having our graduations, college prep nights, we are still going to celebrate each culture in each month.”

Pan-Asian Cultural Center and the Pasifika Cultural Center The Pan-Asian Cultural Center and Pasifika Cultural Center are two separate cultural centers, formerly one combined center. Lulu Faumui-Latu-Peters is the program manager for the Pasifika Cultural Center and interim manager for the Pan-Asian Cultural Center.

Faumui-Latu-Peters will be working as the program manager for both of the cultural centers until someone else can be hired for the position as Pan-Asian Program Manager.

According to Faumui-Latu-Peters, Weber State University will be the first in the state of Utah to have both a Pasifika Culture Center and a Pan-Asian Culture Center.

“It’s very much necessary and needed to

Weber State University Hispanic Senator Jennifer Duenaz dancing Ballet Folklorico during Hispanic Heritage Month in 2022.

be able to have these students who oftentimes come on campus and struggle to find themselves to know there is a space where they don’t have to struggle to find identity and that we are here and ready for them to be able to come to college,” Faumui-Latu-Peters said.

Some events students can look forward to in the Pan-Asian cultural center is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is on Sept.

29. This event will be held by the students

within the Asian Student Involvement Association at WSU and will be an opportunity for people to educate themselves on what Mid-Autumn Festival is all about.

In the spring semester, ASIA holds a PanAsian Awareness week that is usually held during the first week of February. This is a week-long event with activities held every day for students and community members to participate in.

For the Pasifika Cultural Center, there is a

student organization on campus called the Ohana Association.

“We are a part of what’s called the Utah Pasifika Intercollegiate Association, which is a state-wide association to kind of help all of the institutions come together and create a pipeline to support one another in each of our events, but also to come together to celebrate a bigger event called the intercollegiate showcase of many islands in a common sea,” Faumui-Latu-Peters said. “Each

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Students part of the Pan-Asian Cultural Center gathered together for a group photo.

institution is assigned an island to perform, and we all come together at the hosting institution to perform at this bigger event.”

According to Faumui-Latu-Peters, WSU was the first institution to bring this event back and hosted the event for the first few years. Utah Valley University will be the host for this year’s intercollegiate showcase of many islands in a common sea, at this event WSU will be expected to represent the island of Tahiti.

Practice for this event starts in the spring semester, according to Faumui-Latu-Peters.

The Ohana Association usually performs in mid- or late-March.

Before the intercollegiate, there will be a Pasifika leadership conference called the intercollegiate kickoff event, which usually lasts two days and is an overnight event, but has expanded so much the event has had to be turned into a three day event, according to Faumui-Latu-Peters.

For the Pasifika leadership conference the Pasifika Cultural Center will be incorporating a junior and senior day to connect college

students with juniors and seniors throughout the state of Utah in order to get them excited about college.

Hispanic and Latino Cultural Center With the changes happening in each cultural center, the name of the center Hispanic and Latino Cultural Center is not permanent and is expected to change, according to Monica Rodriguez, the program manager of the Hispanic and Latino Cultural Center.

“Everything is new,” Rodriguez said. “We are in a construction phase and the building phase. It has been a very busy summer with a lot of conversations, plugging in services and connecting students, having really rich discussions about how we can connect students through all the planning that is happening.”

The Hispanic and Latino Cultural Center has been putting their focus towards the fall semester to celebrate students heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month will be celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This large

event is meant to bring awareness, provide cultural competency and educate the campus community on the Hispanic and Latino Cultural Center and their heritage.

Native American Cultural Center When it comes to creating the Native American Cultural Center, interim program manager Amanda Jones has been reaching out to other schools similar to WSU to see how they built their own cultural centers.

“I’ve been really just wanting to reach out to some of these other areas because although we are in different locations and we work with various different types of students, the dynamic these other Universities have is also very different than what we have,” Jones said. “So kind of taking little pieces of information from them, maybe seeing how their upbringing of their cultural centers, how we can kind of incorporate that into our area.”

One big event students can expect from the Native American Cultural Center include a Native American symposium through

November to discuss land acknowledgements and go into more of what honoring native sovereignty is and what that means to Native Americans.

The Native American Cultural Center will also be holding an event known as the Indigenous Voices Pow Wow, last year the center hosted around 800 individuals and was held in the Dee Events Center, according to Jones.

Black African Diaspora Cultural Center The search for a program manager for the Black African Diaspora Cultural Center will be starting soon, according to Nguyen.

According to the Black African Diaspora Cultural Center’s website, the center wants to “provide opportunities for the African American/Black students to explore their African American identity.”

Their website mentions how the center can test DNA to allow students to find their country and tribe of origin, allowing students to explore their family history.

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El semestre de otoño no sólo marca el comienzo de un nuevo año escolar para algunos estudiantes, sino el comienzo de un nuevo comienzo para los centros culturales de la Universidad Estatal Weber.

Según Tammy Nguyen, directora ejecutiva de Acceso e Inclusión, los cinco centros culturales se englobarán bajo un “término paraguas” conocido como Centros para la Pertenencia y el Compromiso Cultural (Centers for Belonging and Cultural Engagement), que será un término que la gente podrá utilizar para referirse a los cinco centros culturales sin tener que nombrar cada uno de ellos.

Dado que el CBCE es nuevo en Weber State, los centros individuales todavía están en proceso de consolidar espacios para que los estudiantes acudan. El único centro cultural que tiene su propio lugar en el campus actualmente es el Centro Cultural de la Diáspora Negra Africana, que se encuentra en el edificio Shepherd Union en el segundo piso en una habitación frente a Einstein Bros. Bagels. El resto de los centros se encuentran en la sala 150 del edificio de Servicios Estudiantiles.

“Mientras que todavía estamos buscando espacios para cada uno de estos centros para ser en realidad, todos nuestros recursos y todo lo que todavía estamos haciendo se puede encontrar aquí en [habitación] 150”, dijo Nguyen. “Todos nuestros gerentes de programa todavía están alojados aquí, por lo que puede programar citas para reunirse con ellos. Todavía estamos planeando para nuestro año calendario académico para todos nuestros eventos, todavía estamos planeando en tener nuestras graduaciones, noches de preparación para la universidad, todavía vamos a celebrar cada cultura en cada mes “.

Centro Cultural Panasiático y Centro Cultural Pasifika El Centro Cultural Panasiático y el Centro Cultural Pasifika son dos centros culturales separados, anteriormente un centro combinado. Lulu Faumui-Latu-Peters es la

Weber State University’s Pasifika Cultural Center representing Fiji in the 2023 Utah Pasifika Intercollegiate Association.

directora de programas del Centro Cultural Pasifika y directora interina del Centro Cultural Panasiático. Faumui-Latu-Peters trabajará como gestora de programas de ambos centros culturales hasta que se contrate a otra persona para el puesto de gestora de programas panasiáticos.

Según Faumui-Latu-Peters, la Universidad Estatal Weber será la primera del estado de Utah en tener un Centro Cultural Pasifika y un Centro Cultural Panasiático.

“Es muy necesario que estos estudiantes que a menudo vienen al campus y luchan por encontrarse a sí mismos sepan que existe un espacio en el que no tienen que luchar para encontrar su identidad y que estamos aquí y preparados para que puedan venir a la universidad”, dijo Faumui-Latu-Peters.

Algunos eventos que los estudiantes pueden esperar en el centro cultural panasiático es el Festival del Medio Otoño,

que es el 29 de septiembre. Este evento se llevará a cabo por los estudiantes dentro de la Asociación de Participación de Estudiantes de Asia en WSU y será una oportunidad para que la gente se eduquen en lo que el Festival de Medio Otoño se trata.

En el semestre de primavera, ASIA organiza una semana de concienciación panasiática que suele celebrarse durante la primera semana de febrero. Se trata de un evento de una semana de duración con actividades

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Peer Assistant Lead Ariana Larsen and Special Populations Mentor Raquel Andersen look at scholarship applications in room 150 in the Student Services building.

diarias en las que pueden participar estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad.

Para el Centro Cultural Pasifika, hay una organización estudiantil en el campus llamada Asociación Ohana.

“Somos parte de lo que se llama la Asociación Intercolegial Pasifika de Utah, que es una asociación a nivel estatal para ayudar a todas las instituciones a unirse y crear un canal para apoyarse mutuamente en cada uno de nuestros eventos, pero también para unirse para celebrar un evento más grande llamado el escaparate intercolegial de muchas islas en un mar común”, dijo Faumui-Latu-Peters. “A cada institución se le asigna una isla para actuar, y todos nos reunimos en la institución anfitriona para actuar en este acontecimiento mayor”.

Según Faumui-Latu-Peters, la WSU fue la primera institución en recuperar este evento y fue la anfitriona durante los primeros años.

La Universidad de Utah Valley será la anfitriona de la muestra intercolegial de este año de muchas islas en un mar común, en este evento se espera que la WSU represente a la isla de Tahití.

Según Faumui-Latu-Peters, los ensayos para este acto comienzan en el semestre de primavera. La Asociación Ohana suele actuar a mediados o finales de marzo.

Antes del intercolegial, habrá una confer-

encia de liderazgo pasifika llamada evento de inicio del intercolegial, que normalmente dura dos días y es un evento nocturno, pero se ha expandido tanto que ha tenido que convertirse en un evento de tres días, según Faumui-Latu-Peters.

Para la conferencia de liderazgo pasifika, el Centro Cultural Pasifika incorporará un día para jóvenes y mayores con el fin de poner en contacto a los estudiantes universitarios con los jóvenes y mayores de todo el estado de Utah para animarles a ir a la universidad.

Centro Cultural Hispano y Latino Con los cambios que están ocurriendo en cada centro cultural, el nombre del Centro Cultural Hispano y Latino no es permanente y se espera que cambie, según Mónica Rodríguez, la gerente del programa del Centro Cultural Hispano y Latino.

“Todo es nuevo”, dijo Rodríguez. “Estamos en una fase de construcción y la fase de construcción. Ha sido un verano muy ocupado con muchas conversaciones, conectando servicios y conectando a los estudiantes, teniendo discusiones realmente ricas sobre cómo podemos conectar a los estudiantes a través de toda la planificación que está sucediendo.”

El Centro Cultural Hispano y Latino se ha centrado en el semestre de otoño para cele-

brar la herencia de los estudiantes durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana se celebrará del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. Este gran evento está destinado a crear conciencia, proporcionar competencia cultural y educar a la comunidad universitaria sobre el Centro Cultural Hispano y Latino y su patrimonio.

Centro Cultural para Nativos Americanos A la hora de crear el Centro Cultural para Nativos Americanos, la directora interina del programa, Amanda Jones, se ha puesto en contacto con otras universidades similares a la WSU para ver cómo han construido sus propios centros culturales.

“Realmente he querido llegar a algunas de estas otras áreas, porque aunque estamos en diferentes lugares y trabajamos con diferentes tipos de estudiantes, la dinámica de estas otras universidades también es muy diferente a la nuestra”, dijo Jones. “Por lo tanto, podemos tomar pequeñas informaciones de ellos, ver cómo se educan en sus centros culturales e incorporarlas a nuestra área”.

Un gran evento que los estudiantes pueden esperar del Centro Cultural de Nativos Americanos incluye un simposio de

nativos americanos hasta noviembre para discutir los reconocimientos de tierras y profundizar en lo que es honrar la soberanía nativa y lo que significa para los nativos americanos.

El Centro Cultural Nativo Americano también llevará a cabo un evento conocido como las Voces Indígenas Pow Wow, el año pasado el centro recibió alrededor de 800 personas y se celebró en el Centro de Eventos Dee, de acuerdo con Jones.

Centro Cultural de la Diáspora Negra Africana La búsqueda de un gestor de programas para el Centro Cultural de la Diáspora Negra Africana comenzará pronto, según Nguyen.

Según la página web del Centro Cultural de la Diáspora Negra Africana, el centro quiere “ofrecer oportunidades a los estudiantes afroamericanos/negros para que exploren su identidad afroamericana”.

Su sitio web menciona cómo el centro puede hacer pruebas de ADN para permitir a los estudiantes encontrar su país y tribu de origen, permitiendo a los estudiantes explorar su historia familiar.

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By ADAM MONTGOMERY Reporter

A divisive energy was apparent throughout the crowd at the Ogden Amphitheater.

Gathered in what might have been the most packed show I’ve seen at the Ogden Twilight series, fans came in flocks to see indie-rock band Cigarettes After Sex. The gates opened at 6, an hour later than typical Twilight shows, with the promise of a silent film opener, which we all waited patiently for but never came to fruition.

With two hours into the sold-out festival and no sight of the band, rain started sprinkling the amphitheater. Concertgoers took turns looking to the sky and questioning if the band would come out and play, or the weather would storm us out too.

During this anticipation, two back-toback marriage proposals happened and the crowd became happily hysterical for

the two couples. With a sense of young love and warm humidity, CAS came to the stage at 8:15.

A seemingly-energetic audience was instantly lured into a melancholic trance by the band’s opening song, Crush. Greg Gonzalez is the band’s lead singer and somber stage swayer.

Gonzales, along with Jacob Tomsky on percussion and Randy Miller on bass, dressed in all-black for the occasion. One would assume such droning love songs would attract a following of deadheads, Lana Del Rey-adjacent cool-kids, and people who once ran an aesthetic Tumblr blog.

Instead, the hordes of people attending were a mix of all aesthetics and to my surprise, and what seemed like a surprise to others, were the massive amounts of under-21, frustrated and obsessed fans.

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fame and I missed it? Their appeal to the under-the-legal-age-of-tobacco masses befuddled me.

As the band played, Gonzales’ voice was clear and came through with stellar similarity to their recorded albums, the feat of live singing is one that he masters well. As the cymbals rang and bass played on, a frenzy of screams and crying echoed throughout Weber county.

A single rose in flames flashed upon the screen behind the band and upon the first note, crowd favorite song, “John Wayne,” began. The last time I saw this band live was in a much smaller venue, and the crowd was silent then.

This was a different story, as no matter where you were in the audience, Gonzales had a sea of back-up teenage singers. While this isn’t something I’m used to seeing or hearing when it comes to indie rock music,

a wavering of appreciation and annoyance took over the crowd.

The person next to me cracked a joke, that they felt transported onto a Disney cruise or a Kidz Bop recording. However, heavy romance is still in the air and fog scattered on the stage.

Altogether, the band played as promised, roughly an hour of pretty straightforward songs that blended into each-other seamlessly with minimal crowd interaction from the dreamy members themselves.

Leaving the show, I still appreciated the band’s aesthetic of sexy mysterious lyricism and their distinctive sound. While the crowd might deter me from attending their larger shows in the future, I have no plans on stopping myself from listening to their music, maybe now just played through my car stereo.

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As the new semester begins, so do many people’s health and fitness goals. Weber State University’s Stromberg Complex offers space for both recreation and academics to students, faculty, staff and local community members.

The Stromberg Complex facilities include the Swenson Gym, Wildcat Arena, Swenson Pool, rock climbing, tennis and pickleball courts, grass and turf playing fields and racquetball courts.

The Swenson Gym facility houses a walking track, basketball and volleyball courts, a stress relief center, locker rooms and multiple classrooms. It is also where WSU’s NCAA volleyball team practices and competes.

According to Teri Bladen, the campus recreation director, students can reserve or rent certain facilities in the Stromberg Complex by completing a facility request form on the “Request a Facility” page online at weber. edu.

Active student organizations and clubs can rent many spaces for free, although the availability of spaces to rent varies. The Stromberg Complex manager will be able to confirm based on the request submitted.

Hours of operation vary based on the time of year and can be found online.

The Department of Campus Recreation has a primary focus on drop-in fitness and encourages students with an active Wildcard to join anytime.

An active Wildcard can grant students access to drop-in strength and cardio machines at the Wildcat Center and Swenson Pool in Ogden and the Davis Fitness Center in Layton.

There are options for everyone with any fitness level.

“We strive for diverse offerings such as yoga, cycle, Zumba, aquafit, strength, cardio dance and more,” Bladen said. “Instructors have nationally recognized fitness certifications, and they are trained to adjust classes for participants of all fitness levels.”

The group exercise schedule can be found online and varies per semester based on instructor availability. If a group exercise class is listed as “Hybrid,” students have the opportunity to join the workout virtually.

“Campus Recreation also offers some fee-based programs such as the outdoor equipment rental center, personal training, competitive sports and swim lessons, which have discounted pricing for active Weber State University students,” Bladen said.

Students can learn a new skill or activity and receive academic credit by registering for a physical education or recreation activi-

ty course through the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

WSU is in support of sustainability, and it comes as no surprise that green cardio machines are now available at the Wildcat Center, such as treadmills, ellipticals, recumbents and upright bikes.

“The energy generated while using this equipment not only powers that piece of equipment, but then excess energy generated goes back onto the power grid to be

reused,” Bladen said.

Weber State faculty is now including sustainability-related research and material in their courses and over 80 WSU departments are Green Team certified, according to WSU.

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