The Signpost | Tuesday | June 11, 2019 | Volume 89 | Issue 64

Tuesday | June 11, 2019 | Volume 89 | Issue 64

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OGDEN UNCON GIVES ARTISTS A CHANCE TO SHINE

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By JENNIFER GREENLEE Editor

1. According to a News Media Alliance study, how much money did Google News make from the work of news publishers via search and Google News?

a. 235 b. 605

a. $2.3 billion

c. 1,935

b. $3.3 billion

d. 2,846

c. $4.7 billion

3. On June 8, how much did the winning Mega Millions ticket end up being worth?

d. $5.6 billion 2. In New York City, how many parking violation tickets may be considered invalid because the dates were incorrect?

a. $130 million b. $250 million

c. $382 million d. $530 million 4. Which of Hillary Clinton’s relatives passed away on June 8? a. Brother b. Father c. Mother d. Grandfather

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By SHARON VALVERDE VARGAS Reporter

Locals and people from different states alike gathered June 7 through 9 to share their passion for pop culture and art at Ogden UnCon. The pop culture convention embraced all forms of art through guest artists, workshops, competitions and over 300 different panels.

UnCon is a convention where artists have the freedom to express themselves while sharing their talents with others.

Event attendees learned from a range of artists and engaged with people who were devoted to specific crafts.

Michael Fahl — a local street artist — had a booth and attended UnCon with 12 artists from Landmark Artist, a group mainly based out of Salt Lake City. Fahl has a distinct style of art, which is mixed with tight,

technical and mythological ideas.

“It’s natural expression for all souls, trying to mimic something that is less real,” Fahl said of his art.

Fahl likes to sketch, appreciates symbolism and feels manifested by different types of dimensions. He enjoys finding styles he wants to mimic and learns their technique.

Fahl knew he had a passion for art from a young age when his grandmother put a pencil in his hand, and he hasn’t stopped since. When he was in high school, Fahl sold his first piece.

There was something at UnCon for everyone to enjoy, whether it was traditional arts, make-up, special effects, writing or any other type of art.

Marcel Banks brought Los Angeles’ special effects make-up to UnCon. Speaking in a panel, Banks shared his experience

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in the make-up industry, discussed how to get your foot in the door within the industry and his passion for film and television.

“It’s never the same thing. You get to travel around, work with new people. (It) keeps you fresh,” Banks said.

Banks has applied his work in some well-known television shows such as “American Horror Story Coven” and “Legacies, The Vampire Diaries” spin-off.

Erik Skinner, a water paint-based artist hosting a booth, found his inspiration through ancient Mexican art stamps because of the culture and history. A majority of his designs are animal shapes.

“I have two processes,” Skinner said of his art. “The stamp style is very symmetrical with special tools, and then for my paintings, I go off reference photos like zoos.”

Skinner finds seeing the finished prod-

uct as his favorite, most surprising part of the process.

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Attendees cosplaying (above) and a Star Trek booth at UnCon (below).

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Summer camps are a popular way for kids to spend the warm summer months.

Weber State University offers several camps, both day and overnight, for kids in elementary to high school all throughout June and July.

WSU Prep is a free STEM day camp available to sixth to eighth-grade students in Davis, Ogden and Weber school districts.

There are also limited spaces available for students in private, charter or home school.

Students first attend in sixth grade and are expected to continue in the program for three consecutive summers. The camp intends to motivate the students in their STEM studies as they progress through ju-

nior high.

Friday is reserved for field trips and special educational events. WSU Prep takes place for seven weeks, from June 4 to July 18.

Friday is reserved for field trips and special educational events. WSU Prep takes place for seven weeks, from June 4 to July 18.

The Welding Camp for Girls is a paid overnight camp for girls ages 15 to 18.

From June 18 to June 20, students will learn how to weld under the guidance of WSU faculty and students. The camp is hands-on and covers different processes, metal tolerances and design techniques in welding so students will be able to create unique pieces.

Code Changers is intended to inspire

students to create through coding. The camp teaches students ages eight to 18 the many things they can use coding for, such as game development, web development and videography.

Students can continue to use the skills they learn with Code Changers accounts provided during the camp. Students attend from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for three days, from June 24 to 27.

WSU also offers various sports camps throughout the month. Sports involved include men’s and women’s basketball, football and volleyball. The camps are available to all entrants, only with some restraints due to numbers or age range.

For those interested in going into business, there is an Early Executive Leadership Academy.

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Students pick from three tracks: money, entrepreneurship or technology. Leaders in these fields, along with staff leaders from WSU, talk to students and help them learn about what a careers a business degree can help them achieve.

Girls Go Digital is held across the state for girls age eight to 18. WSU’s camp will be from July 29 through Aug 1. For six summers, GGD has put on a camp for all experience levels and interests.

Girls will learn about micro controllers, computer programming and web design.

For six summers, GGD has put on a camp for all experience levels and interests.

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TWILIGHT CONCERTS BEGIN

WITH A BOOM

By LEAH HIGGINBOTHAM Reporter

Lightning streaked across the sky as concert-goers lined up for Ogden’s Twilight Concert Series on June 6.

DJ Dillon Francis headlined the show, with bands Bangarang and JPAN opening.

The concert was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. However, due to severe weather, the show was delayed until past 7 p.m.

“Safety is always our first priority,” said Christy McBride, Ogden City Arts Division Manager.

“If there is any lightning within seven miles of the venue, then we have a 30-minute hold.”

Until thirty minutes has passed without any lightning, shows will continue to be delayed for the safety of performers and concert attendees, ac-

cording to McBride.

Despite the delays and storms, many people were still willing to wait to see Francis perform. Cordon Mason, an avid follower of Francis’ music, said he was willing to wait.

“If I was to miss him, I don’t think I’d have another chance to see him,” Mason said. “He headlined Coachella this year and he’s coming to Twilight here for 15 bucks . . . it’s a great chance to see him up front.”

Ogden resident Wanda Bennet attended with season tickets for the concert series.

“I’ve got season tickets for this because it’s a really cool event,” Bennet said. “I like supporting Ogden Arts, the (things) they do for the community, I just think it’s cool. We have a great community here and there’s no

reason not to share it.”

Plenty of people waited out the lightning and were rewarded for their patience with the concert they were waiting for, and hundreds of people danced and cheered as Francis performed.

After the concert, Mason remarked that it was maybe the best performance he’s ever seen in Ogden.

“I would have waited in any kind of storm for however long just to see a show half that good,” he said. “It was definitely worth waiting out the storm for.”

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The youngest Wildcats were finishing the third grade when the Jonas Brothers released their last studio album. Nearly a decade later, the band has reunited and released a new album, a documentary and announced a world tour.

Typically, boy bands go through a roller coaster journey of forming, achieving worldwide success and then breaking up because one member feels they can conquer the world alone. After breaking up, boy band often members realize it is difficult to find success individually and attempt to put back together the pieces of a broken band to revel in those 15 minutes of fame.

But in the midst of individual success — Nick Jonas released chart-topping hits and starred in blockbuster movies, Joe Jonas formed the band DNCE and Kevin Jonas was a devout husband and father — the brothers decided to reconcile and do things their way, without Disney’s perfect image looming over them and their purity rings in

the rear view mirror.

In their Amazon Prime documentary, “Chasing Happiness,” the brothers were candid in a way audiences have never seen before. The brothers revealed truths to each other while playing a drinking game, a refreshing, stark contrast from the calculated, robotic interviews they gave during their Disney tenure.

The least palpable scene of the documentary came when Kevin Jonas asked his brothers why they performed without him after the breakup, only to be told they thought he was holding them back. Additionally, he talked about being bullied as a child and constantly being asked what brother he was, making him feel like he was not an integral member of the band.

The breakup left the brothers fragmented. Nick Jonas, the one who ultimately decided they should go their separate ways, lost interest in the projects they were pursuing — including a tween show that he admitted was his biggest regret because it stifled their creativity. But it was also Nick Jonas who brought the brothers together and told them he missed the magic they had once created.

Joe and Kevin Jonas were stuck in their ways and did not want to get the band back together. They decided instead to travel together for the first time in years. During their trips, they began to play their hits.

Then, it was undeniable; they wanted to

get back together.

Their 14-track album, “Happiness Begins,” released June 8. The lead single “Sucker” was the first Jonas Brothers single to top the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The album is heavily about relationships: romantic, brotherly and idol-to-fans.

A decade ago, the brothers were not allowed to talk about their love life in order to keep their zealous fans happy and interested. Now, the three are married and ecstatic to talk and sing about their wives.

Joe Jonas attributes his wife, Sophie Turner, as being the reason why he wanted to mend his relationship with his brothers.

The album includes “Hesitate,” a love letter to Turner about his dedication to remain by her side and make her burdens his. The lyrics take on a new meaning when considering Turner’s negative self-image and mental health before she met Joe Jonas, telling Glamour UK she found her happiness in him.

Meanwhile, Nick Jonas penned “I Believe” for his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

The mid-tempo track alludes to the criticism that he and Chopra Jonas “moved too fast”, getting engaged two months after their Met Gala red carpet debut.

The brothers reflect on their past in “Rollercoaster.” Singing about the ups and downs, the feeling of possibly not making it in the business and having no money, the song is a summary of “Chasing Happiness.”

In the early days, fans only saw the squeakyclean boys. Meanwhile, their father lost his position in their church because the boys were not a Christian band. All the family’s money was put into the band, but the Jonas Brothers were dropped from their label.

Once picked up by Disney, they saw commercial success that paved the road for future boy bands. Despite the creative differences that drove them away from each other, the brothers profess they are now ready to get “back and ride that roller coaster.”

The album ends with “Comeback,” a reminder that at the core of the band is brotherhood. The brothers sing about being in different places in their life but being ready to recreate what once was, not because they need it but rather because it’s what brings them happiness. But this isn’t just a song about the brothers reuniting; it’s about the fans coming along for the ride.

Kevin Jonas was not only hesitant to bring back the band because of past turmoil. He was worried the fans had outgrown the band.

This comeback is a united effort. With the album hitting number one on iTunes charts in 24 countries, it seems fans are ready to embrace the next Jonas Brothers chapter.

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STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED

FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

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By IAN SYME Reporter

The 2019 spring semester proved academically productive for Weber State University athletes as students in nine participating sports tallied a 3.31 semester grade point average and seven teams reached a cumulative GPA above 3.5.

According to Ryan McGinn, Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services at Weber State, upperclassman play a big role in what the Wildcat athletic program wants to be.

“A big influence for student-athletes is the upperclassmen who are here and committed and doing well,” McGinn said.

“They help the underclassmen, the freshmen and sophomores who are coming in, to understand expectations that we don’t just play a sport, we don’t just go to workouts and perform well on the field or court, but we also are committed to doing well in the classroom.”

The highest men’s GPA belonged to cross-country team members with an average of 3.51, while the highest women’s

The tennis team worked hard together to get a combined GPA of 3.65.

GPA went to the tennis team and its combined 3.65 GPA. Coaches of the men’s cross-country and women’s tennis teams credit their players’ academic success to the team’s unity and focus on education.

“I know that this team is probably one of the closest teams we’ve ever had before, as far as supporting each other on and off the court and just helping each other along with everything,” WSU Director of Tennis Bradley Ferreira said. “This group that we had is just very hard-working, conscientious, and a great group of girls.”

Men’s cross-country coach Corbin Talley similarly raved about his team’s desire to do well academically.

“They want to be their best as runners and it carries over to other areas of their life, namely, the first one is their academics,” Talley said. “They really want to do well academically because, I think, it’s just about being their best in general.”

Out of the 361 athletes that took part in spring sports, 56 percent of student-athletes earned a GPA of 3.2 or above and 39 athletes earned a 4.0 GPA during the

spring semester. Twenty WSU student-athletes received their diplomas and graduated on April 27.

In addition, 54 student-athletes received Big Sky Academic All-Conference Honors, compared to 69 in the 2018 Spring Semester. A total of 152 athletes earned these honors during the 2018-19 school year.

Ferreira noted that one women’s tennis team member, junior McKenna Lloyd, received a 4.0 GPA with the next highest being a 3.96 belonging to senior Emily Tanner. He also stated that no one on the team finished with a GPA lower than 3.2.

Talley similarly lauded his team’s scholastic efforts, saying that five runners, including junior Dallin Leatham and senior Jordan Cross, received 4.0s as well.

Both Ferreira and Talley attributed a majority of their teams’ success to the work of academic advisors.

“We get an update on how they’re doing every two weeks,” Ferreira said. “So if anybody’s slipping, then we can follow up on them right away instead of waiting until it’s too late.”

McGinn likewise acknowledged the coaches and their efforts.

“I think our coaches do a great job of identifying student-athletes who are prepared for school,” Mcginn said. “So either they’ve been good high school students or they’ve at least shown that they work hard and are willing to put in the effort to do well in school.”

McGinn, Ferreira and Talley also mentioned that WSU has great faculty that wants success for all of it’s students and not just students athletes.

“Get to know your professor and seek help from your professor because our professors on campus are outstanding,” McGinn said.”They’re willing to help students out, and they understand that there are certain challenges that students face outside of the classroom and they’re willing to meet them and help them to understand the material I think that goes a long way.”

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By MADELINE THORPE Reporter

Art enthusiasts and new fans alike lined up outside the entrance of Ogden’s Art Festival on June 8 in appreciation of local artists in the community.

Every summer for the past 15 years, local artists come to the Historic 25th Street Union Station to display their talents and creations.

Local festival volunteer and chemistry teacher Debbie Titmus finds joy and fulfillment in her admiration of the festival.

“It is important to get the people out together enjoying the art that surrounds them in their everyday lives,” Titmus said.

“It is so easy to look past so much beauty and miss out on the artistic embodiment of a community.”

As a chemistry teacher, Titmus encourages her students to find art even in the most scientific and structured forms of life.

“The Union Station itself is a piece of art.

I believe it is so fitting to have the event here. Even the drinking fountain is beautiful enough to be part of the exhibit,” Titmus said.

Outside the Union Station, local artists’ pieces were displayed while live art was being created in front of the crowd’s eyes.

“There is not one type of art that fits all,” said London Humphrey, an Ogden resident. “This festival does a great job of including every diverse form of art.”

Festival Director Amir Jackson made an intentional effort to include diverse and creative forms of music, ranging from jazz trios to folk bands.

The festival not only hosted musicians, but actors, graffiti muralists, sculptors and

everything in between, including metalsmith jewelers.

Deborah Hutcheson grew up learning the technical fine art of metalsmithing from knowledge passed down by her father.

He taught her generations worth of the history and perfection of the skill. Hutcheson took the talent passed down to her and added her own unique touch by creating gender-neutral jewelry.

“As an artist, I find such an importance in community art events,” Hutcheson said.

“Not to make sales, but for the human interaction. I love meeting my customers face to face and being able to engage with the community.”

Hutcheson found value in being able to receive feedback from passerby at the festival as well as having an opportunity to connect with others. Most of her clientele

don’t frequently shop online; therefore, it is important to have in-person interaction.

“So much of my inspiration comes from conversations and relationships,” Hutcheson said. “I spend most of my time alone in my workshop, like many other artists. It is always so refreshing to join the world all while appreciating my passion.”

The focus of the festival is to grow art, enhance the way people view art and open the definition of what an artist is.

According to Titmus, the festival motto is “join the art.”

The event does exactly that, joining artists, community and a vast variety of art for one colorful weekend.

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1. c. $4.7 billion. According to the New York Times, Google News made $4.7 billion. However, this does not include the value of the personal data that they are collecting on consumers. The NMA is publishing the study on June 10, before the House subcommittee hearing on June 11 regarding the interrelationship of big tech companies and the media.

2. d. 2,846. The Daily News in New York City found that traffic agents and cops were issuing invalid parking tickets for violations that hadn’t happened. Since July 2015, at least 2,846 parking violations were logged as occurring in the future. This is called a “future issuance date” by the city. This

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3. d. $530 million. On June 7, a San Diego Mega Millions player won $530 million dollars according to CBS Los Angeles. After taxes, the lucky winner will walk away with $345 million dollars.

4. a. Brother. Hillary Clinton’s youngest brother, Tony Rodham, died on Friday at 71, according to NBC. Clinton tweeted out a memoir to him on Saturday. There has been no statement about the cause of death.

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