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Freedom Riders help children

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Every Thursday at the Golden Spike Arena in Ogden students
from Weber State University gather with other Freedom Riders to help physically disabled children experience riding a horse.
Freedom Riders is a nonprofit organization designed to help physically disabled children ride horses.

H1N1 flu virus on the rise locally

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

If you have the flu, there is a good chance you may have the Swine Flu.
Since the H1N1 (swine) flu strain has been identified, the Weber-Morgan Health Department
identified 30 state lab-confirmed cases for the virus.
"The CDC tells us if you present flu-like symptoms this time of year, [Swine flu] is most likely what you have," Tina L'Estrange, communicable diseases nurse at the Weber-Morgan Health Department, said.

Sports in Brief

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Weber State University has seven football players listed on the Consensus Draft Services (CDS) Pre-season All-American Teams in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Division for 2009. This is the first award given out for the 2009-10 football season.

String of deaths:

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last week was a rough week for celebrities, as it seemed the Angel of Death was walking the Hollywood Walk of Fame in search of souls to send to the afterlife.
First on the block was Ed McMahon. The Tonto of the late night television circuit was finally reunited with his Lone Ranger, Johnny Carson.

U.S. prepares for Healthcare reform

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

President Obama's plans to reform
American healthcare have created a stir of controversy on Capitol Hill and throughout the nation. This long-standing debate stretches across presidencies, but is gaining serious ground in this administration.
Obama plans on adopting a government-run healthcare provider
as an option to patients, while also allowing personal selection
between private or public insurance.

The Deadbeat Nation

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Milton Friedman is spinning in his grave. I dare say that the man would be gravely disappointed with our nation and its current state of affairs and actions. I can't help but wonder-when did I wake up in a socialist country? You may think that I'm being melodramatic, but that doesn't change the fact that if we aren't one yet, we will be soon.

FCS poll ranks WSU in top 10

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

After a disappointing loss in the Division I Football College Subdivision (FCS) Quarterfinals to the University of Montana last year, the Weber State University Wildcats look to bounce back this season. The FCS Now Pre-season Poll ranked the Wildcats No. 7 in the nation.

Volleyball team set for season

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Weber State University Volleyball Team is ready for their upcoming season with nearly every senior returning and a set schedule for the season.
The Wildcats have a full roster, only losing two seniors from last year, with seven seniors returning for this season.