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Show Spring Orientation Issue Page 5 The Signpost Wildcat athletics puts students courtside By JON NELSON sports editor | The Signpost Spring semester brings a lot of new things to Weber State University, especially in the athletic department. During spring semester, all of the winter and spring sports are beginning or in the middle of their schedules: Men's and women's basketball are beginning their conference schedules, the track team is off and running, and the men's and women's golf and tennis teams are in full swing. Along with varsity sports, numerous club teams — hockey, baseball, lacrosse, rugby and others — are practicing and competing. "Hanging out with friends and having fun at games are some of my fondest memories from college," said Chad Gerrety, marketing director for WSU athletics. Sports are a part of the WSU men's basketball team takes on Montana State at the Dee college experience and a means Events Center Thursday Jan. 6. to escape the dorm room, apartment or house and have pumped up to play," said former and offered various promotions a good time supporting fellow WSU basketball player Rodney revolving around athletic students, who also happen to be Wash. activities. athletes. One of the benefits of One of thecurrent promotions Sporting events are a way for attending sporting events at is the Chevalie'r Shoot-out. students to feel like they belong. WSU is that they are free of During each basketball home Collegiate sports in Utah are a big charge to registered students game,fivelucky fans each get the thing, especially when it comes who bring their Wildcards. chance to shoot one free throw to those infamous "in-state" Attendance is important for for a chance to win a diamond rivalries. For the Wildcats, those the athletic programs at WSU. courtesy of Chevalie'r Jewelers. include the "U," BYU or USU. Weber State Credit Union is "We have had three women's "In-state rivalries are great basketball games with over also giving away free tuition for the fans and give the players 1,000 people in attendance this for a semester to a randomly an added incentive to play," year," Gerrety said. selected WSU student, as long as said Joe Cravens, WSU men's The u niversity and area he or she is in attendance at the basketball coach. sponsors have gotten together sporting event during which his In recent years, some of the most-attended games have been those in which the Wildcats have hosted one of the other schools in the state. "There is nothing like a packed house to get you YOUR CUSTOMERS i)ON v r KNOW YOU EXIST. Upcoming Home Athletic Events: Men's Basketball: Jan. 20 vs. Portland State 7:05 p.m. Jan. 22 vs. Eastern Washington 7:05 p.m. Jan. 25 vs. IUPU-Fort Wayne 7:05 p.m. Women's Basketball: Jan. 13 vs. Northern Arizona 7 p.m. Jan. 15 vs. Sacramento State 7 p.m. Track and Field: Jan. 22 Wildcat Invitational or her name is selected. The only way for these promotions to be successful is for the fans and students to attend games. With a variety of options, there should be at least one sport that every student is interested in. Along with attending sporting events, students can also be involved and play sports. WSU offers several intramural sports and events that run year round. WSU also offers an outdoor recreation department where students can rent the necessary equipment or learn about outdoor activities like kayaking, rock climbing and snowshoeing. For more information on intramurals, students can visit departments.weber.edu/ campusrecreation/intramurals. For a list of upcoming athletic events, students can visit departments.weber.edu/athletics. You can reach reporter Jon Nelson by calling 626-7983. a ve ^ on textbooks at WSU Bookstore How? Stepi Buy used books (save 25%) Step 2 Sell books back to WSU Bookstore during buyback. (receive up to 50% back) Example New price Used price — Amount paid to students — at buyback if book is adopted & needed for stock. $100 - $76 • $60 It's your campus. Stop into tlio utlvo nisi ii£* limolij^lit at The SicnDost WE'RE YOUR BOOKSTORE. KEEP IT ON CAMPUS WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY bookstore, edu 626,6352 |