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Spring has Sprung🌸📸 Elise Gottling
04/27/2025

Spring has Sprung🌸

📸 Elise Gottling

“There’s so much momentum, and I have no doubt that it’s going to just continue to grow and continue to develop.” – Dall...
04/26/2025

“There’s so much momentum, and I have no doubt that it’s going to just continue to grow and continue to develop.” – Dallin Wilson

As USU Athletics prepares for a new season, the HURD Committee welcomes Ben Burdette as the new executive director, taking over from Dallin Wilson. With fresh ideas, continued focus on student engagement and plans to expand HURD Premium, Burdette aims to build on a legacy of energy, giveaways and Aggie pride.




✍️ Mark Greenwood
📸 Malory Rau

“We practice to play with our teammates, not by ourselves, which is something I think every team could learn from.” – Am...
04/26/2025

“We practice to play with our teammates, not by ourselves, which is something I think every team could learn from.” – Amber Brocoff

Amber Brocoff, a rookie with zero rugby experience, is making waves as this year’s “Rookie of the Year” on the USU Women’s Rugby Team.

Her journey from a newcomer to an integral player highlights the power of community, teamwork and the willingness to learn. With her infectious attitude and athletic background, Brocoff embodies the spirit of rugby and the inclusive, supportive culture of the USU rugby program.



✍️ Rain Schenck

“It was impossible to take your eyes off her,” wrote Ella Stott about Mia Gatherum’s performance as Aphra Behn in USU’s ...
04/25/2025

“It was impossible to take your eyes off her,” wrote Ella Stott about Mia Gatherum’s performance as Aphra Behn in USU’s production of Or,.

USU Theatre brought chaotic comedy and powerful performances to life in Or, a witty, fast-paced play filled with romance, espionage and lightning-fast costume changes.

With just three actors playing seven characters, the show had audiences laughing and gasping from start to finish at the Black Box Theatre.

✍️ Ella Stott

“We are living in the most dangerous moment in the modern history of this country,” said Senator Bernie Sanders at his S...
04/25/2025

“We are living in the most dangerous moment in the modern history of this country,” said Senator Bernie Sanders at his Salt Lake City rally.

As part of his Fighting Oligarchy tour, Sanders energized over 20,000 attendees at the Huntsman Center on April 14 with calls for economic justice, political reform and unity.

Joined by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and activist Caroline Gleich, the event highlighted growing concerns about wealth disparity and political influence from billionaires. USU student Mya Karbasi called the experience “empowering” and “full of hope.”

✍️ Guest Column by Sam Goodman

“We’ve got to fundamentally rethink the logic of using a finite resource to produce a container we use once and throw aw...
04/24/2025

“We’ve got to fundamentally rethink the logic of using a finite resource to produce a container we use once and throw away,” said historian Elmore Bartow at a recent USU lecture.

USU alum and history professor Cody Patton returned to campus April 16 to deliver a thought-provoking lecture on the origins of single-use packaging in America.

Tracing its rise from the 1930s beer industry to today’s $44.5 billion throwaway economy, Patton and fellow historian Bartow challenged students to reflect on the environmental and economic costs of convenience culture.

✍️ Lacey Cintron

You’re not just fixing a stream, you’re investing in the future.” — Tyler Coleman, Trout UnlimitedUSU students, faculty ...
04/24/2025

You’re not just fixing a stream, you’re investing in the future.” — Tyler Coleman, Trout Unlimited

USU students, faculty and volunteers worked together during Earth Week to restore Summit Creek in Smithfield Canyon. Led by professor Joe Wheaton, the project used low-tech methods like beaver dam analogs to improve stream health, support wildlife habitats and build climate resilience. The hands-on event also served as a capstone experience, blending education with real-world impact.

✍️ Brook Wood

“Activities like this just show how easy it is to be sustainable and make a difference.” — Eliza Bonzo, USU student As p...
04/24/2025

“Activities like this just show how easy it is to be sustainable and make a difference.” — Eliza Bonzo, USU student

As part of Utah State’s Earth Week celebration, students gathered on April 14 for a hands-on seed planting workshop focused on native Utah plants.

Using recycled materials and locally-sourced blue flax seeds, participants learned how small, affordable steps—like growing native plants—can support local ecosystems and make a lasting environmental impact.

✍️ Essence Barnes
📸 Jack Burton & Aubrey Holdaway

“Any voice is making a change, even just one person,” said SURF co-president Eloise Hales.Aggies came together on April ...
04/24/2025

“Any voice is making a change, even just one person,” said SURF co-president Eloise Hales.

Aggies came together on April 12 for “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” hosted by Students United for Reproductive Freedom (SURF) to raise awareness for sexual assault survivors.

Participants walked the Quad—some in heels—to stand in solidarity and start conversations that break stigma and bring support.

✍️ Alici Archibald
📸 Alici Archibald

“It’s like the grand finale of all of the events on campus,” said Kate Peterson.Students gathered for USU’s annual End o...
04/24/2025

“It’s like the grand finale of all of the events on campus,” said Kate Peterson.

Students gathered for USU’s annual End of Year Bash on April 11 with food trucks, bounce houses, local bands and a drone show lighting up the Quad.

The event brought students together to celebrate the semester’s end with sunshine, music and Aggie spirit.



✍️ Samantha Isaacson
📸 Jack Burton

‘I want to change the family name... When people hear my name, I want them to know exactly who I am and my family.’ - Mo...
04/18/2025

‘I want to change the family name... When people hear my name, I want them to know exactly who I am and my family.’ - Mohammad Alkotop.

The Aggies’ star tennis player is poised for a huge sophomore season, with big goals for USU tennis and his own career.

Mohammad Alkotop, a Jordanian tennis player, is making waves at Utah State University, balancing academics and athletics while chasing his dreams and making his family proud.

✍️ Mikey Bishop

‘Rodeo is 80% mindset and 20% skill.’ - Grace Wittstrom, Women’s Rodeo Team Captain. The USU Rodeo Club is pushing throu...
04/18/2025

‘Rodeo is 80% mindset and 20% skill.’ - Grace Wittstrom, Women’s Rodeo Team Captain.

The USU Rodeo Club is pushing through a packed season, with big goals for nationals and state funding to support their sport.

The USU Rodeo Club is advocating for state funding and competing in rodeos, with a focus on mental preparation and teamwork.

✍️ Gabriella Kozic

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