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Show The Signpost names top 1 0 stories of year Top Ten News Stories 1. The most devastating terrorist action ever taken against the United States was felt across the nation as news of Sept. 11 spread. This travesty and the consequences of it were reported on in The Signpost. 2. President Thompson announced his resignation after working at the university since 1990. Under his tenure, Weber State University skyrocketed in enrollment growth, became a leader in online classes and positioned itself to serve the booming population in Davis County. 3. Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympics: Not only was this the first time the state has hosted the Olympics, but many WSU students, faculty and staff were also involved through both volunteer and paid work. The Signpost covered the Olympics throughout the last year. 4. Michael Bryant, former WSU professor and debate coach, and Nathan Hallmeyer were arrested in connection with drug charges while on a debate tournament. Both pleaded guilty to the charges relating to the Nov. 27 incident. 5. Tuition increased by 9 percent for the 2002-2003 school year. With money tight at the Legislature, universities needed Top 10 Sports Stories 1. "Note to all guys. ..avoid hot pants in the weight room" . When I first read this article, I laughed my head off, but little did we know that some people took offense and threatened to sue us for defamation. Whoops! It was only our second issue. 2. "Eating disorders are a growing trend among femal athletes" Jamie wanted to bring us into the struggles that some female athletes face. It was an excellent article and ended up being an award winner. 3. "Say what you mean for crying out loud" This was my attempt to be funny. I still laugh when I read the article. 4. "Strongman competitions provide quality entertainment"This next article brought you into the life of Jarrod M. Hiatt. I don't think anyone wanted to be brought into my life again. 5. "Alumni Association to raise tuition more to help with the budgets. WSU's increase was middle of the road when comparing all the universities.6. An outside agency was allowed, to have alcohol in WSU's Alumni Center despite the university's alcohol policy which clearly denies it. 7. After losing its funding because of tight funds at the Legislature, the Davis Campus recaptured its funding and broke ground on Tuesday. 8. The 2002 Election had problems with students not following the bylaws. Because of this problem, the Supreme Court decided to cancel the election and have a new one. However, this decision was changed when the elections committee and the Supreme Court met. 9. Student Fee Recommendation Committee allocated student fees. The series of stories focused on this committee, which worked through January, and how they allocated student fees. 10. Ogden-area businesses did not fare as expected. In fact, the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games was a business boom or bust depending on the business andor the location. Compiled by Tanna Barry. Charity Race was not so charitable" The sports editor is out of shape - plain and simple. 6. "Victory at last!" Football team gets a win for the first time in four tries. 7. "Wildcat receivers fly high against Big Sky" This was an in-depth article on the WSU receiving corps. It's one of the ways we tried to bring you into the lives of a WSU athlete. 8. "Lady 'Cats take Big Sky" The women's basketball team made history this year and we were there for it. 9. "Men's golf team repeats as Big Sky Champs" A dynasty is born. The men's golf team dominates again. 10. "Done Dancing" It was sad to see the miracle season come to an end. But, we actually got to cover it from Stan ford. Compiled by Jarrod Hiatt. Graduation takes chunk out of The Signpost By Brandy A. Lee photo editor The Signpost While students cram for finals, there are others on campus heading for greener pastures when all is said and done. At The Signpost, those graduating are slowly packing up the items in their desks and saying their goodbyes. Leading The Signpost this year as editor in chief has been Tanna Barry, who will be graduating with a double major in psychology and print journalism. Barry will also be graduating from the Honors Program with both university and departmental honors. Barry has worked at the newspaper for almost four years in positions ranging from asst. news editor to editor in chief. After graduation Barry is getting married and moving to Idaho where her fiancee will attend graduate school in archeology. Barry hopes to find a job in print journalism while in Idaho. Another Signpost veteran and new mother, Linda Cam'mack will be graduating widi a major in journalism and a minor in legal studies. Cammack has served in many capacities at The Signpost, but this last year she read the most pages in the newspaper as the copy editor. After Cammackgradu-ates, she is goirfg to try and work as a correspondent for a newspaper. "I.inda has meant a great deal at The Signpost" said Jose Carvajal, managing editor of The Signpost. "Not only as a journalist, but as a person." Assistant sports editor Jamie Peterson has had a lot on her plate Advisor By Allison Hess advisor The Signpost As part of the end-of-the-year responsibilities, The Signpost is working hard right now to recruit and hire a new staff of dedicated students willing to commit the time and energy required to put out a newspaper three times weekly. : Sometimes it is difficult to find interested applicants. A student came in to the newspaper office last week to apply for a position as an assistant editor. When he learned the job would pay $35 a week for about 20 hours of work a week, he laughed and left the office in the middle of the interview.The job is demanding, but a lot of the pressure is self imposed. Although they are still in school, beginning journalists hold themselves to the same standards of accuracy and fairness of the best professionals. They work hard to't capture the events and issues important to Weber State University. Their efforts help connect Weber State University. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the school year, eight times in the summer, and all the time on-line, The Signpost is the place this year. Not only has she been writing for The Signpost, but she served as captain of the Big Sky Champion Weber State University women's basketball team. She is graduating with a major in public relations and a minor in chemistry but still has a long road ahead of her. "Jamie is one of the most talented people I have ever met," said Jarrod Hiatt, sports editor. "She really was my right arm tliis year. She is going to be very successful in law school and has a very bright future ahead of her." Making The Signpost look good Rebecca Macias was the Image Coordinator. She will be graduating with a major in communication with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in Spanish. Macias is currently working at the Standard-Examiner, and she is thinking about graduate school at Utah State University. Senior news reporter Andee Hales will also graduate in communication with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in Spanish. After graduation, Hales will be getting married. She is also thinking about graduate school later on. "Andee has handed in some great stories and we appreciate her work," said Jennifer Larson, assistant news editor. Amiee Kaulback has been the assistant photography editor this year. She will be graduating. from the college of social and behavioral sciences with a double major in political science and criminal justice. "I would like to work in federal law enforcement after I have my baby," Kaulback said. Campus Affairs Editor Casey proud of to find out what is happening at WSU. : The Signpost tells of people across campus taking part in interesting, important and exciting activities. Information about Student government, business, arts, sports, clubs and organizations fills tfte pages. Long after the game is over, the awards ceremony complete or the speech given, staff members are still busy. They write, edit, process photographs and design pages to have the story ready for the next issue. : The staff goes the extra mile, literally, to put the paper on the stands. On Thursday, December 2, 2001, a heavy winter snow storm closed school; all evening classes were cancelled. The roads were icy and treacherous, and there was the very real possibility the storm, would prevent classes on Friday. But Tanna Barry, editor in chief, along with the rest of the staff, agreed to stay after everyone else at the University had gone home. The staff rearranged the front page to highlight the storm. Late that evening Tanna drove the paper to the printer in Brigham City. The next morning the storm abated, school opened, and the newspaper was on the stand ready for readers. The Signpost staff appreciates the support of this university. At times a controversy will arise that Cummings has covered everything from student government to, well, student government. It has been his job this year to cover the news from senote meetings to campus elections. Cummings will also graduate with a major in communication with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in German. For the first half of the year Headier Wheatley was the assistant features editor and during spring semester she moved into the driver's seat of the features section. Wheatley will be graduating with a major in English and a double minor in communication and information systems and technology. "I have the summer off to read and tan and then in August my internship with Salt Lake Magazine will start," Wheatley said. Jeremy Dustin helped bring in the bread and butter this year for The Signpost as the Advertising Manager. He will graduate with a major in public relations and a minor in sales, service and technology. "Jeremy works hard. He is pleasant arid positive with his customers and other staff members," said Georgia Edwards, secretary at The Signpost. Working with Dustin this year assistant adgraphics designer Brian Hugo designed many ads and special covers for The Signpost. Hugo will be graduating from the college of arts and humanities with a major in visual communication with an emphasis in graphic des'ign. "I am currently doing a freelance web page," Hugo said, "and then I will try to find a job in die real world." You can reach reporter Brandy Lee by calling 626-6358. students Allison Hess applauds The Signpost staffs sacrifices. may be uncomfortable for WSU. The administration, however, is committed to student journalists and their First Amendment responsibilities and never tries to change or stop a story. The staff also thanks its sources and readers. The Signpost depends on all those who take the time to answer questions or call with story ideas. The journalist's greatest reward is seeing people reading the paper or checking it out online at www.wsusignpost.com. Students who do choose to work at The Signpost do not make much money, but they do make wonderful associations and great memories, and they put out a newspaper for which, justifiably, they can be very proud. You can read) advisor Allison Hess by calling 626-7499. I'M... U.I. UI.H..H I V" i':: v.. .,; .,-,.,,, ,ir,,,,,n , ,i, ,,. I |