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Show W E B E R The Homecoming victory see page 6 MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2005 S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y m • Signpost Cheep costumes see page 5 j r , * v wsusignpost.com VOLUME 68 ISSUE 28 Wildcat Homecoming Wins Tl-ll SICNHOST Weber State University quarterback Ian Pizarro prepares to make a pass as Sacramento State University's James Henderson makes the rush. The Wildcats took the win against the Sacramento Hornets, 26 to 14. Melissa Workman, Amy Starks, Lynlee Robinson, Lee Toothman and Cody Jones (left to right) do the Hokey Pokey Friday at WSU's Homecoming dance. Students filled the Shepherd Union Ballroom for the annual festivity. Flu shots not offered on 'WSU Salutes' 36th Annual Homecoming Awards program honors president, campus this year CEO of T-Mobile USA, other outstanding alumni By Wendy Wilson correspondent | The Signpost Over 300 people gathered Wednesday in the Student Union Ballroom to honor some of Weber State University's outstanding alumni as part of the 36th Annual Homecoming Awards Program, "WSU Salutes." The WSU Alumni Association organized the night's event. Lynell Gardner, WSU Alumni Relations executive director, said the program is put together each year to recognize the accomplishments and contributions WSU alumni have made in their professions and communities. "It makes you so proud to be at Weber State," Gardner said. Seven alumni and one nonalumna were honored this year. Gardner said the highlight of the night's event was a video presentation highlighting the life and accomplishments of each of the night's honorees. Keith W and Viva May G. Wilcox were honored as the 2005 Emeriti Alumni Homecoming Royalty. The couple both PHOTO HYTRICIAGERRARD I 7Mf N/O.'POST graduated from WSU in the 1940s. Ogden City Mayor Robert P. Dotson, T-Mobi!e USA president and chief executive officer Matthew R. Godfrey proclaimed and WSU graduate of the class of '87, is presented Saturday with the the day "Keith W. and Viva May 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award by Ana M. Eldredge, WSU Alumni G. Wilcox Day" in honor of the Association vice president and graduate of the class of '89. award. Jane H. Brewer was awarded B. Lofgreen for her dedication remembered as someone who the advancement of is "honored as serving my the 2005 Distinguished Service to education. Lofgreen graduated family, church, profession and Award for her service to the from WSU in 1953 and was country well." community. She played a vital involved in several sports and August "Auggie" L. Ahlf role in raising funds was presented the to build the Northern ~~~~ 2005 Emeriti Lifetime Branch Library Achievement Award. in Ogden and has "Without the guidance and Ahlf was unable to served on numerous attend the event, committees including education that I obtained while at but expressed his the Eccles Dinosaur Weber, I would not have been able appreciation for the Park Foundation, the award on a video. McKay-Dee Hospital to achieve the goals of my life." "Without the Foundation, and - August L. Ahlf, guidance and education also served as a site 2005 Emeriti Lifetime Achievement Award that I obtained while at host at SnowBasin Weber, I would not have recipient been able to achieve the for the 2005 Winter ^__ goals of my life," Ahlf Olympics. Brewer said ,^_^ said. the "capstone" of her Ahlf graduated from WSU community service has organizations on campus. been serving on the WSU Board Lofgreen eventually taught in 1932. He played on both the of Trustees. at WSU after teaching many basketball and football teams at The 2005 Lewis W. Shurtliff years of elementary school. WSU and made several lifetime Award was presented to Karen She said that she wants to be See Salutes page 3 respiratory virus that can make people ill. Some people may only have a mild illness; while others may get sick to the point it could be a life-threatening illness, according to the WSU Health Center's Web site. By Jason Staley Whether it is mild or severe, managing editor | The Signpost the flu can affect a student's Avian influenza is flying into performance in school. There headlines around the world. are precautions one can take to According to Dr. Shawn help prevent the flu this year. McQuilkin, Weber State One option is getting a flu University shot. Student "It can Health save a person Every year in the Center from being university United States quite ill for a physician, week or two," s o m e McQuilkin An average of people are said. 5% to 20% of the confused T h e about this population gets the flu. students who flu season need the shot Sofuo.*. US Dcpaitmemol llenlih and Iliinun Scrvitm and avian the most are influenza, those who commonly known as the bird have a chronic illness such as flu. diabetes and asthma, McQuilkin "It's [bird flu] not an issue said. Other people who should currently," McQuilkin said. contemplate getting the flu Although bird flu may not shot are those who are •-.. : be an issue at the moment, at high risk of getting the this year's flu season could be disease due to age, health and a problem and it is creeping in occupation. around the corner. Jennie Spendlove, a WSU Influenza is a contagious See Shots page 3 People who are at high risk for the flu* University physician gives tips for those without vaccinations ^zz*\. Adults 65 and older - r r r ~ ) Residents of nursing - homes and other ^ chronic care facilities i" m o z . V r : 2 Children aged 6 - 2 3 !^TT months •*-~-M Immunosuppressed ZZZL individuals over the "^ age of 2 r SZZ1- £ Pregnant women *ZZZZ~ £ Health care workers ^ w h o provide direct J^T. patient care JZIZL- ". Adults and children - ages 2-64 with ^_ chronic medical Zz^ conditions _;- ,i • 1 , . Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children less than 6 months old * According to the American Lung Association Fair trade' sale promotes fair wages By Cory Duclos asst. news editor | The Signpost It's good to play fair. Fair trade means paying a fair price to the people who make the products. It is a system through which goods are purchased more directly from those who produce them with the aim of returning more money to the actual producers. The United Church of Christ, Congregational, 3350 Harrison Blvd., sponsored Friday and Saturday a fair trade handcraft sale. "Fair trade is a means by which the goods - whatever they are - and the sale of such, most of it goes back directly to the growers of the coffee or to the manufacturers of the fair See Fair page 3 PHOTO BY MATT CtASS | TMf SIGNPOST Kathleen Cadman (left) shows two children how a Tibetan singing bowl works Friday during the Fair Trade Sale at the United Church of Christ, Congregational. The sale featured items such as coffee, chocolate and crafts made by workers who receive fair wages. |
