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Show Vacations offered by WSU students.TripsofferedbyAlumni Relations were created for a specific reason. "The goal of the WSU Alumni Relations office is to reach, serve and engage alumni," said Gary Toyn the associate alumni director. "Our trips help us connect with alumni, and offer [studentsl a way to connect with other alumni." Although these trips are mainly for alumni, students are encouraged to help build the community and provide participate, By Laura Meyers "Most trips are targeted to alumni," students with alternative places for correspondent | The Signpost Toyn said. "But students arc invited to meeting new people." Summer is the time to enjoy the sun, One way to unwind and get the attend to network and interact with head for a beach, go camping or simply summer started is by going on an alumni and other successful people." take the time to daydream. It is a time evening hike to enjoy the nature setting One of the trips Alumni Relations when people begin to slow down and in the mountains surrounding the offers is an Alaskan cruise. This cruise enjoy the sweet pleasures of life and Ogden area. The WRC has planned the is an eight-day voyage. It leaves from wellbeing. "Full Moon Hike" for May 13 from 7:30 Seattle, Wash. June 17, and returns According to an ABC news report, to 10 p.m. This trip costs $5 for WSU June 24. This trip offers views of marine more than half a million Americans students. Participants should bring life, forest animals and Alaska's natural are planning to take a break as the comfortable hiking shoes, water, a beauty. The cruise will stop at various temperatures start to rise and summer headlamp/flashlight and snacks. For ports, including Alaska's capital, Juneau. officially begins. After May 5, many Weber other community members, the cost is Prices range from $889 to $1489, plus State University students will attempt to $7. taxes and port fees, depending on the forget the stressful nights of studying and Another way to enjoy the extreme cabin reserved. begin their search for a little R&R. outdoors is rock climbing in Idaho. Touringthecitystreets of San Francisco For Tommy Hunter, a WSU senior, The WRC sponsors a "Cooperative Rock is a more leisurely excursion. On this trip, hanging out for a couple of weeks is a Climbing" trip, The fitness level for this travelers will tour in a fully equipped great way to unwind from the school year trip ranges from easy to difficult. The University motor coach. The tour visits and prepare for summer. cost is still to be determined. Contact sights throughout the Sierra Nevada "The first few weeks for me are pretty the WRC for more info. This trip will Mountains. This will be a history tour lazy," Hunter said. "I'll get a workout in, be May 12-13, in the City of Rocks in and will focus on the discovery of gold but that's pretty much it and the rest of Idaho. and the California Overland Trail. Sites the time, I'll hang out with my friends and If hiking and rock climbing sound like visited will include a trip to Lake Tahoe just relax." too much effort, a relaxing float trip may and Donner Pass, a tour of Alcatraz and a After spending the necessary time be the answer. On June 22, you can spend walk through San Francisco's Chinatown. to recover and unwind from classes, the day on the "Weber River Float" trip. There will be a four^day, three-night stay homework, exams and continuous late This trip costs $25. Participants should in San Francisco. This trip runs from June nights, there are many vacations and bring sunscreen, a towel, a change activities offered through departments at of clothes and drinking water. Once 24-30. If staying close to home sounds better, WSU to help keep students entertained registered, the WRC will provide the a Grand Canyon adventure is available. and involved on campus. necessary equipment. This trip runs from May 13-16. It will The Wilderness Recreation Center and Many students and alumni have focus on the history of Southern Utah Alumni Relations Department have events families who enjoy the outdoors. If and Northern Arizona, including the scheduled for students, families and WSU students are looking for something for Grand Canyon ar\d . the Navajo Indian alumni, including rock climbing in Idaho, the whole family and is longer than just Reservation. Transportation for this trip an Alaskan cruise and much more. a couple of hours, the WRC has planned will also be in a University motor coach. WSU departments sponsor the trips, a two-day trip for the entire family. The Cost for the Grand Canyon tour is $500 which are planned with students and "Family Backpacking Trip" is designed for single and $800 for double. The price community members in mind. The trips to teach the entire family new options includes overnight stays and all entrance are reasonably priced so students can for camping and backpacking. The skill afford to attend. level for this trip' ranges from beginner fees. Some of the stops include the south "We offer the trips to students at a to advanced, and people of all ages are rim of the Grand Canyon, the Navajo discounted rate, and the trips range welcome. This trip is scheduled for June National Monument, Monument Valley, Moab and Arches National Park, among in price depending on the length and 16-18. : fees," said Jason Dilworth, the Program The Alumni Relations Office at WSU others. Supervisor at the WRC. "These trips also offers trips for alumni and current WSU offers a variety of trips ranging From $5 to $1,500 university offers ways to connect with community Weber State students at the 2005 WRC backpacking trip to Havasupia Falls. WRC offers a variety of summer backpackng and outdoor recreational trips. from $5 for hiking and kayaking trips, to $1500 for seven-day cruises. The trips available through the WSU departments are a great way to relax during the summer and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. "Weber is located in a prime location," Dilworth said. "To truly enjoy the Weber experience, you need to get' out and recreate around Ogden." These trips are sure to be full of entertainment. For more information about the Wilderness Recreation Center trips, contact the WRC at vveber.edu/ wrc, or call them at (801) 626-6373. For information about the Alumni Relations trips, contact Lisa Largent at (801) 6267728 or Gary Toyn at (801) 626-7536, or e-mail the WSU Alurnni Association at alumni@weber.edu. You can leave a message for reporter Laura Myers by catling 626-7621. Get involved or just watch Summer vacations Local sports provide inexpensive recreation with or without families The Salt Lake Bees, formerly the Stingers, and Buzz, have opened their season, promising fans The Utah Jazz are no longer the memorable and exciting games. only team in town. Professional Ticket prices are reasonable, sports are on the rise in Utah; ranging from $3-$20, depending however, the popularity has also where you sit. For $25, students influenced the ticket prices, can buy a special season pass putting a dent in the sports fan's called the "Student Pass," which wallet. With the semester coming provides access to the general to a close, it is time to play, and admission seating area. there are some sporting events Addressing the fans, Bees Weber State University students general manager Marc Amicone can enjoy without blowing their stresses the team's overall value on the Bees'Web site. budget. The boys of summer are back, "Special events, discounts on and that means baseball. What merchandise, significant savings (including better way to spend a summer day on ticket prices than watching a baseball game discounts to Utah Jazz games), this season promises more fan with friends and family? benefits than ever before." Those not interested in driving One of the great benefits of to Salt Lake City can enjoy the Great American Pastime, too. The minor league baseball is the Ogden Raptors, a fan favorite, opportunity to see players before have led the Pioneer League they become major league stars. in attendance for the last nine David Ortiz was "Big Popi" in Salt years, averaging more than 3,500 Lake before helping the Boston baseball fans per game. Located Red Sox win the 2004 World Series. at Lindquist Field in Ogden, the Pitcher Ben Sheets began his Raptors offer fun for everyone at career with the Raptors, before becoming an all-star Cy-Young a sensible price. candidate with the Milwaukee Tickets range from $4-$8; Brewers. ' children younger than three are So, baseball lovers, or those admitted free. Tickets can be just seeking a good time, should purchased at the gate, or by calling mark a date in their summer 393-2450. calendars to see the Raptors "Its just fun!" said team or the Bees, before the team president Dave Baggott. "You SOUKCE: OGDENOUTLAWS.CO.M decides to change their name don't have to be a baseball fan to again. The community came out to try for spots in the Ogden Outlaws socenjoy yourself. It is a great place Those not interested in baseball cer team at Fisher Park March 3 and 4. The Ogden Outlaws provide to relax and unwind. People come can enjoy major league football, or an inexpensive summer recreational activity the community can with their family or friends, forget soccer, as the Yanks like to call it. enjoy. The Outlaws will be involved in an exhibition game with the about their troubles and have a Salt Lake Real. Other inexpensive local sports are the Ogden Raptors great time." See Sports page 15 and the Salt Lake Bees. By Ryan Hale correspondent The Signpost activity is, he boldly stated with a smile on his face, "Dating and shooting." "The current fad in dating is going to Crystal Hot Springs with By Melanie Johnson big groups," Pope said. sr. features reporter | The Signpost Crystal Hot Springs, located 10 miles north of Brigham City, has With summer vacation just been attracting people from all around the corner, some Weber over the world since 1901. State University students look "Crystal Hot Springs' forward to a break from classes uniqueness derives from the and welcome warm weather fact that it has a hot springs activities, while other students and a cold springs which come attend summer school. Of the together within 50 feet of many activities summer brings, each other," reads the Crystal WSU students share their summer Hot Springs' Web site. "Thus, plans. by mixing temperatures and Weston Larsen, WSU computer optimal relaxing conditions in science freshman, recalls living each of its pools." in Bountiful and going to the Pope usually mentions to a amusement park Lagoon every girl he is interested in, that there summer. is a big group going to the hot "My brothers and I all got season passes to Lagoon, and springs, and tells her to invite her we would go two to three times roommates. "I invite girls that I like," Pope per week," Larsen said. "When it was warm, I really liked the water said. "The idea is to get to know rides, but overall, my favorite ride them better during the activity." was The Colossus because it's fast Around 24 people came to the and goes upside down." last Crystal Hot Springs activity, With the extra spare time although Pope did not invite them summer vacation allows, Larsen all. said he enjoys having water fights "There's enough of a grapevine with friends as a way to cool off effect that there's always people during the hot summer days. that I don't know there," Pope "My favorite thing about said. summertime is the fact that it's Pope also enjoys going up so warm," Larsen said. "I don't into the hills around Ogden like wearing sweaters and stuff and shooting guns. He has been like that- I prefer shorts and a shooting for about six years and t-shirt." learned how to shoot when, as a Larsen and his friends fill water young boy, he went on a Boy Scout guns and water balloons and camp outing with his dad. drench each other. "I got knocked over by the .36 "Whoever has a gun plans the first time I shot it," Pope said. the activity, and we all fill up our "And then I fell in love with my guns in the hose. One of my guns dad's 357." has this little tiling to put on the During the summer, Pope goes hose to fill up the gun really fast," shooting about twice a month on Larsen said. average, and is shopping for his Eric Pope takes a different view own weapon. to summer fun, and when asked what his favorite summertime See Vacation page 15 Students share vacation plans |