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FEMA flips the bill?

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ The federal government says it will pay the hotel expenses of some of the nearly 2 million people who fled their homes ahead of Hurricane Gustav, but exactly who will be eligible for assistance and how much it will cost taxpayers was uncertain.

Wildcat express service shorted

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When Laura Eaton, a Weber State University sophomore, went to the Dee Events Center Thursday morning, 40 minutes before her class, she hoped to catch a ride on an Express bus, which runs from the Dee Events Center to the Social Science Building, the location of her class.

PT parking problems

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Parking has always been hard to come by at Weber State University. Students and faculty scramble each morning to find parking around campus and Parking Services are having a hay-day giving out tickets to cars that are parked improperly.

But what about parking for students living on campus? Are they affected by this continued parking crisis?

Students living in Promontory Towers had to give up about 50 percent of their parking because of construction.

Weber State runs for life

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In 2005, doctors diagnosed Dylan Smith, now five years old, with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). ALL, also known as acute lymphocytic leukemia and acute lymphoid leukemia, is the most common form of leukemia in children under age 15. It is a type of blood cancer formed in a solitary blood cell that is not contagious; however, according to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), roughly 5,430 Americans will be diagnosed with ALL by the end of 2008.

New color code to alert campus emergencies

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Universities across the nation turned on the news and watched in horror as a student gunned down fellow classmates at Virginia Tech University last year, killing 32 students. Since April 16, 2007, the day of the VTU shooting, Weber State University started work on an initiative to prevent tragedies on our own campus.

Cody Odekirk memorial scheduled

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A celebration of Cody Odekirk's life will take place at 4 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 6 at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Friends may call on Fri., Sept. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sat. from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.

Davis campus Mud Olympics planned

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This weekend, the Weber State University Davis Campus will be hosting an Olympic-style celebration as part of homecoming celebrations. The "Mud Olympics" activities or events will begin on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and will run until

12 p.m. Scheduled events include a tug-of-war, a slip- and-slide and a long jump.

Putting Passion into a crappy job

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most students are poor. It's a fact most of us deal with sometime or another during our college careers. To combat this financial shortcoming, many of us seek part-time employment because the extra cash comes in handy to pay bills, tuition, and any other lifestyle accessories that we can't live without.

The Nuance

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Curse you Ronald Wilson Reagan! Curse you for what you did. Your triumphs were spectacular, but at what cost? Oh, the cost!

This week, so-called social conservatives have been happier than Ted Kaczynski in a bomb and packaging store. After all, what could be better than a passive, gun-toting, Christian beauty queen from the most unpopulated state to accompany John McCain's "questionable" loyalties?

While I would not take up much space denouncing capitalism, or the second amendment, I cannot help but wonder if our 40th president knew what black abyss of ideology jacking phoniness would come to be epitomized and characterized by the likes of Jerry Falwell.

Police Blotter

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saturday, August 23

Underage drinking at UV
Two individuals were involved in unlawful consumption of alchol in University Village. The two were caught by an RA who notified police. An officer responded and issued a citation to the 18-year-old and a juvenile citation to the 17-year-old, whose parents were then contacted.

Campus Calendar

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

September 5

�WSU's Wilderness Recreation Center will host Weber Float Two from noon to 6 p.m. They will meet at noon at the WRC (Annex 9). The event will cost $30 for non-students and $25 with Wildcard ID. For more information call 626-6373. (Pre-registration required.

Abu Ghraib Prison to become museum

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Baghdad prison Abu Ghraib, will be converted into a museum for Iraqis to document the crimes of Suddam Hussien during his reign in power. The prison has been closed since 2006 and will now be given a face lift to suit the building's new purpose.

Cheney talks supports for Georgia

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cheney flew to Georgia to give a speech on America's opposing postion concerning Russia's invasion of Georgia. Cheney also stated his strong support for Georgia joining NATO, an alliance Russia opposes. President Bush aided Georgia by giving the nation one billion dollars to help rebuild basic infrastructures.

Floods in Haiti leave thousands stranded

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As Hurricane Hanna passed over Haiti after Gustav, water levels rose higher, causing mass floods in Haiti and leaving thousands stranded without food or water. Haiti's fourth largest city took the hardest hit, leaving over half the homes of 160,000 residents flooded.

Herion junkie elephant now clean and off drugs

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In 2005, illegal traders from China used heroin laced bananas to subdue the elephant they captured. Police found the traders and the elephant as they attempted to leave the country. The animal was taken to a wild animal protection center in Hainan where the animal was diagnosed as experiencing withdrawl.

Palin's speech jabs Obama experience

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

McCain's VP pick for the upcoming elections in November gave her acceptance speech on Wednesday night. Palin's speech was especially critical, as a way to introduce herself to voters and give the nation a chance to feel her out. introducing Palin was Romney and Guilianni, both former candidates for the Republican nomination.

Know Your Candidate: Obama vs. McCain

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

OBAMA:

�Obama plans on creating the American Opportunity Tax Credit which will make college affordable for all Americans.
The universal and fully refundable credit will ensure that the first $4,000 of a college education is completely free for most Americans, and will cover two-thirds the cost of tuition at the average public college or university and make community college tuition completely free for most students.

Browning Center changes hands

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Herb Garman, the new director of the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, has started working towards making the facility more student-friendly.

"It's our whole business to serve the students," said Garman.

Garman was one of the final two candidates in the school's search for a new director.

Last Comic runner-up to play in Egyptian Theater

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Sept. 9, 2008, Peery's Egyptian Theater on Washington Boulevard will hold a special one-night event. Wiseguys Comedy Café will present Marcus, impressionist and comedian recently on NBC's Last Comic Standing.

Weber State University was actually the first college Marcus, 31, headlined.

Band of Annuals review

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Let's be honest, as a music director at a college radio station and a music reviewer for the Signpost, I go to a lot of shows. I sometimes go to two different shows a night. So as you can understand, I sometimes get a little burned out with watching a singer spout out his emotional longings or his/her frustrations about life, sometimes imbedded with a grunt, groan, or an all out scream.

Art stroll features a variety of art

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Art, music, food and people are what the first Friday night of every month is all about on Historic 25th Street and the surrounding area. 25th Street is alive with admirers of the creative and historic atmosphere of the art and architecture of downtown Ogden.

Upcoming Events

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

North Star

The Shaw Gallery in the Kimbal Arts Center is hosting the exhibit "North Star."
The exhibit is free and runs until November 1. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 11-5 p.m. and Saturday 12-5 p.m. The gallery will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.

Rubio's dishes it out

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tim Chavez, a Weber State University business administration sophomore, woke up Thursday morning for one reason: free tacos.

He drove to Rubio's, a new Mexican grill located on Riverdale Road at 300 West, to wait in line for their grand opening. The first 50 people in the store won free Rubio's food once a week for a year, in the form of gift certificates that are sent out four times a year to the 50 participants.

Time for a challenge

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Weber State University Football Team got off to a great start last Saturday, pounding the University of Montana - Western 62-6. But this Saturday at 10 p.m. (MDT), the Wildcats face a tougher and perhaps more familiar foe in the University of Hawaii.

The Warriors are the defending Western Athletic Conference Champions, fresh off an appearance in last year's Sugar Bowl, and return a total of nine starters from last year's 12-1 squad.

Soccer team draws against WAC powerhouse

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Weber State University Women's Soccer Team fought to a 2-2 draw with the Boise State University Broncos in their first road match of the season last Sunday.

A senior and a freshman scored goals for the Wildcats, and several standout performances were turned in as the 'Cats opened a three-game road stretch that has them playing in Arizona this weekend.

Big time opportunity for football team ... win or lose

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Weber State University offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven said Saturday's game against the University of Hawaii is a big opportunity for his team.

In coach speak, that can often mean, "we're going to play a really good team and probably get our butts handed to us, but at least we might learn a couple things from it.

BYU, Utah both in polls

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - BYU has a neighbor in the Top 25.

Utah cracked the AP poll Tuesday at No. 22, joining the 15th-ranked Cougars and putting both members of the state's biggest rivalry in the national rankings for the first time at the same time since 1996.

Hawaii names starting QB

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) - Inoke Funaki hasn't started a football game in nearly seven years. But after having doors literally slammed in his face and spending two years on the bench, patience is something the Hawaii quarterback has aplenty. Listed No. 3 on the depth chart to open the season for the third straight year, Funaki has been chosen as Hawaii's starter against Weber State on Saturday night.