INTRAMURAL SPORTS!!!!

Hey Aggies, so it's perhaps one of my favorite times of the year; that time when our intramural sport teams head into the playoffs. Unfortunately, this year I'm not playing because I broke my wrist, but I've still been able to get out and cheer for my friends from the sidelines.

There are a ton of different leagues and sports you can participate in; my personal favorite are flag football and basketball. This semester intramural sports are even a bigger deal on campus because students are playing on the brand new Legacy Fields designed especially for intramural athletics.



Right now these fields are being used for flag football and soccer. This past week I've been able to cheer on my friends playing both sports.

Kayse, Morgan, and some of the team playing soccer

A quick play from the winning team

 

 The line of scrimmage 

 

Kayse and Morgan cheering on our team

Intramural sports is a great way to get out, have some fun, be competitive, and make some new friends. 

HOMECOMING WEEK WAS BETTER THAN EVER THIS YEAR!!!!!

White Out at USU

There were so many different school activities going on around campus; from street painting and the chalk dance to the homecoming game and True Aggie Night, there was almost too much to do. Apart from all the campus events and of course spending time with friends, what I really enjoy is connecting with USU alumni and hearing their stories. 

At the tailgate before the Aggies destroyed UNLV, I met several alumni who shared their experiences as Aggies as well as offered me a little bit of advice. 

As a senior, it's very easy to get caught up in planning for my career after college, and accordingly, sometimes forget to make the most out of my last year here at USU. The alumni I spoke with told me not to take my time here on campus for granted: to make sure to make the most out of each and everyday because in a few months I'll be leaving Logan, UT. 

Nevertheless, even though I spoke with them for only a few short minutes, they were more than willing to do what they could to not only help me find a job after school, but also to offer in advice. And that's the way Aggies are; we really try to look out for each other. 

We then made our way into Romney Stadium and into the WHITE OUT. The Aggies had another great game against a formidable opponent.

It's a school tradition to toss students up in the air whenever USU scores

USU student section

  

Me and some of the guys before the big game 

Hey Aggies and future Aggies. School is definitely in full swing; it seems like in all of my classes there are tons of homework assignments, projects and upcoming exams. Nevertheless, it's important to find a way to balance work with a little bit of fun. This weekend I had the great pleasure of being invited to hear a few of my friends in concert at the Kent Concert Hall here on the USU campus.

TJ and I after his performance 

My cousin, my homie, my boy, my Aggie, former Mr. USU and USU Legend TJ Pratt invited me to hear him and several other talented singers from New York sing music for royal occasions. Although it was different and something I might not have typically done on my own, I had a great time being exposed to a different type of music; not to mention it's always good to see my friends do what they love to do.

A quick peak of the performance

Another great thing about going to USU is that there is ALWAYS something going on around campus. It's always a good experience to get yourself out there and try something you've never done before because you might just like it. During your time here at USU do it all, expose yourself to everything because you might just find your newest passion or hobby. Study hard and GO AGGIES!!!!

USU BEATS UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

USU BEATS UNIVERSITY OF UTAH 

This past weekend was not only one of my most memorable experiences at USU, but a historical event as well. The Aggie football team defeated the Utes 27 - 20 in an exciting overtime win: definitely one of the best games I've seen at Romney Stadium. 

  

                                              Romney Stadium Going Crazy 

The entire week leading to Friday's game, students were going crazy as rumors of a possible upset spread around campus. There was such a concern about students not being able to get tickets to the game that students camped out on the quad the night before to reserve their spots in the front row of the coveted and crazy USU student section.

Camp out on the Quad

I was lucky enough to enjoy the game with USU football legend Phil Olsen and his wife. It was amazing to not only be able to enjoy the game, but to sit there with a former player as he explained all the nuances of the Aggie's offensive strategy. 

Phil Olsen and I cheering on the Aggies

After the Aggies won and the students rushed the field to celebrate, I had the chance to go into the locker room with the team and celebrate the historic victory. It really made me proud to be an Aggie to see Coach Anderson come into the locker room with the winning game ball.

After the game in the locker room