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Show MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 5 THE SIGNPOST P rotest continued from front PHOTO BY AIMEE SMITH I THE SIGNPOST Members of Animal Unanimity join community members and the Utah Animal Rights Coalition in a protest against Lagoon's zoo on Saturday. the zoo," Johnson said. "... I don't wanna see animals that look like that." Janene Pearce, a graduate of Brigham Young University who joined the protest, cited animal behaviorists who have said captive animals descend into depression, manic pacing and self-mutilation. "None of us are meant to be captive," said Janene Pearce, who heard about the event on UARC's Facebook page. "We know what it would be like for us; it's the PHOTO BY TYLER BROWN JEWELRY Design a ring as Unique as your Love www. Bellis tonJewelry. corn Everyone is invited to the CRYSTAL CREST AWARDS Ir• Saturday, April 14 wsusignpost. corn. THE SIGNPOST Belliston 3585 Harrison Blvd. Ogden UT R elay continued from front "The dinner is a key part of the Relay for Life event. The survivors are the ones we are honoring. We see them as visions of hope," said Thomas Judd, WSU student and chair of the Great West Division Relay for Life Youth Task Force. "It gives them time to relax and mingle with other survivors, and we make them feel like rock stars." Judd has worked with Relay for Life for almost six and a half years. He joined the committee at WSU last year, and with the help of other students, they put together the event in two months. "I love putting on the events and seeing everyone come together," Judd said. Tiara and Angelique Collins, a mother and daughter duo, performed songs dedicated to the survivors and their caregivers. "When you have cancer, you learn who your friends are and you learn who your family is," Angelique said. The duo sang a rendition of Adele's "Someone Like You" and asked for audience participation. At the end of the song, survivors and caregivers were singing along, manywith tears in their eyes. After the dinner, events opened to students and community members. At 8 p.m. a Miss(ter) Relay Pag- Featuring: Weber State Alumni Singers ER ICIZEIMMEM SIX FORMALWEAR IIORDWCST pierre cardin PARIS Anthony Griffith eant was held where each team chose a male member to dress as a beauty pageant contestant. Each contestant was to come prepared with a talent to perform for the audience. The night was centered on the Luminaria Ceremony that took place at 10 p.m. During the ceremony, the lights were turned off, and lanterns were lit for the survivors. A short clip was played asking why people were here tonight and how cancer has affected them. Students and attendees were all given a glowstick and asked to stand up when they saw their reason. By the end of the presentation, everyone in attendance was standing together. "This ceremony is the heart and soul of the night," Judd said. Other events throughout the night included team activities from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., a root beer pong tournament at 3 a.m., and Rise and Shine Yoga at 5 a.m. "I love this. It's so much fun. This is my second year coming to Weber State for this event," said Traci Lundquist. "I drive from Idaho, and I love the atmosphere down here." At 7 a.m., the night came to an end with SALES & RENTALS Shepherd Union Ballrooms 7:00 PM same thing for them. It's no the animals . . . Most people different. Maybe worse, be- don't even know there's a zoo cause they don't understand here.... There's not even reit." ally a compelling reason that Kasteller said the zoo is they should be here at all." not the primary attraction at Lagoon's media spokesLagoon anyway. person could not be reached "Regardless of how the for comment. animals are kept here, reUARC will stage another gardless of the care, the fact protest against Lagoon this is that the animals do not Saturday at 11 a.m. WSU belong here in a noisy envi- students interested in joinronment with noisy rides, on ing Animal Unanimity can a train ride with kids yelling find its website under WSU's at them, throwing rocks and Clubs and Organizations trash, etc. . . . and people page. don't come to Lagoon for Comment on this story at CHAPS RALPH \ NEW YORn TUXEDOS CAt64,4, claiborne Prices start at $70 - $115 plus a 25% discount Weber State University Jazz Ensemble • FULL DRESS TAILS • DINNER JACKETS • OVER 1,000 TUXEDOS IN STOCK • WE RENT SUITS • SEMI FORMAL ATTIRE • ALSO BOYS TUXEDOS • SUPERB WEDDING & PROM FORMAL VVEAR • DRY CLEAN NG SERVICE SINCE 1928 'taw/ Quality Fashion Formal Wear 0 4[4C) 3-092 50 EAST 4600 SOUTH WASH NGTON TERRACE OGDEN, UTAH Across From Terrace Plaza Playhouse the Fight Back and Closing Ceremonies. Caregivers of the survivors in attendance were asked to make signs stating what they have done for their cancer survivors. They each held up their signs at the survivor ceremonies for everyone to see for the first time. A few read "I was your strength when you were weak," "I stayed by your side to hold your hand," and "I moved home so I could spend every day of your life with you." More information on Relay for Life and how to help in the fight against cancer is available at www.relayforlife.org . Comment on this story at wsusignpost.corn. P arty continued from front was so high, it was hard to fit everyone in the union. Nicole Brook, a high school student, heard about the party through Facebook and invited a bunch of friends to come with her. Sasha Vigeler, WSU junior, said she was enjoying the event, and that the free food was awesome. Cynthia Ulrich, WSU student body vice president over events, attended the party with her husband Ryan. "My favorite part has been meeting people from NCUR," she said. "They're from all over the nation!" Ulrich said she was looking forward to creating a name for WSU. She said she hopes people enjoy their stay and are excited to come back. "I think it's a good time," said Quinton Jones, a student from Columbus, Ohio, visiting WSU for NCUR. "I get to meet people from all over. It's a beautiful campus. I love the mountains." Comment on this story at wsusignpost.corn. |