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Show WWW.WSUSIGNP0ST.COM VOL 83 ISSUE 9 MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 Stewart Wasatch Hall now open in Wildcat Village By Laurie Reiner asst. news editor I The Signpost By fall of 2013, the entire Wildcat Village will be open to Weber State students. Wildcat consists buildings. University PHOTO BY TYLER BROWN I THE SIGNPOST Waldo Wildcat and Weber State University President Ann Millner get the crowd pumped up to explore the new dormitory on Aug. 14. Village of three Construction on Residence Hall 1 finished in fall of 2011, and Stewart Wasatch Hall finished this August. The entire complex will be finished next year with the completion of Residence Hall 3. Wildcat Village is being built to replace Promontory Tower, which closed in April. The courtyard between the three buildings will also be open for use, and will include a sand volleyball court, gas grills and afire pit. Stewart Wasatch Hall, which had its ribbon- cutting ceremony and open house on Aug. 14, will house up to 220 students. When Wildcat Village is finished, 1,000 See Housing page 3 Block Party to kick off semester By Hector Valencia sports reporter I The Signpost Weber State University is having a Block Party on Friday to get students to learn about different organizations at their school. The Block Party starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. It will take place on the Ogden campus, covering Moench Mall up to the Bell Tower Plaza. The Block Party will feature more than 150 booths for different departments, clubs and organizations from WSU. "It is open to all the departments and clubs and organizations at WSU," said the coordinator for union programs, Nikki Nicholas. "Local businesses that supply services for students are also invited to attend." See Block Party page 5 PHOTO BY TYLER BROWN I THE SIGNPOST Weber State University students check out booths and other attractions at the Block Party last fall. This year's party will be this Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Foam Party relocated from Bell Tower Plaza By Hector Valencia sports reporter I The Signpost As in recent years, Weber State University is hosting the Foam Party to welcome students for a new year of school. The party will be Friday at University Village from 6 p.m. until midnight. In previous years, the Foam Party has been held in the Bell Tower Plaza. "The reason why this party has changed its location is because this party has been growing every year, and there's a need for a location with more space," said Michael Diamond, programming vice president of the WSU Student Association. "We tried a few locations, and the University Village was our best result. It will cater to the size and epic nature of this party, without a doubt." From 6-8 p.m., the party will feature a live band, candy and blowup party equipment. From 8-9 p.m., lingering guests can gather to break the world record for the most people skipping in one place at one time. Lastly, from 9 p.m. until midnight, rides and food will be available. Utah's own DJ Marcus and his crew will be there to emcee the music. "We chose Marcus and his crew because they are pretty well known in northern Utah and can entertain thousands until the late hours ofthe night," Diamond said. See Foam Party page 3 WSU football gears up for 2012 By Nathan Davis asst. sports editor I The Signpost Two weeks before students returned to campus for class, the Weber State University football team returned to the field in preparation for the upcoming season. The Wildcats will take to the field in September after a long offseason, which saw former head coach John L. Smith depart without ever coaching a game. Jody Sears was named as WSU's new coach, and recently opened fall practices. WSU athletic director Jerry Bovee said he thinks Sears will do well in his first See Football page 8 PHOTO BY BRYAN BUTTERFIELD I THE SIGNPOST Karl Finai practices for the upcoming season. |