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Holi Festival of Colors is more than a chalk-throwing party

April 5th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

Story & Photos by Katie Swain SPANISH FORK—Thousands of color enthusiasts gathered last weekend to participate in the Holi, Festival of Colors, at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple. Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the Earth’s vibrant transformation from winter to spring. Participants celebrated by throwing colored chalk into the air and on […]

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‘Justice and equality’—supporters of same-sex marriage rally in Logan

April 1st, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

Story & Photos by Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN—Shades of red decorated the steps of the historic Cache Country Courthouse as nearly 140 community members gathered in support of same-sex marriage equality and equal rights. “We are here to take a stand for justice and equality,” said Pastor Paul Heins of Logan’s First Presbyterian Church. “You have […]

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Rock-climbing rock-stars bring ‘Project American Fork’ film to USU

April 1st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Clayton Leuba LOGAN—Rock climbs protected with metal bolts—called sport climbs—were established in Europe as early as the 1930s. But when Utah locals began the fledgling practice of uncovering and bolting steep, limestone routes in American Fork Canyon, Bruce Wilson says, the sport of rock climbing was changed forever. The Outdoor Recreation Program at Utah […]

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Aggie hockey takes 3rd in nationals as boosters hang up skates

March 31st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN—The USU hockey team has wrapped up the 2012-13 season with a national title and high hopes for next year. The Aggies placed third at the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s national championships. “The boys played their hearts out,” said team coordinator Alys Staten. “Utah State hasn’t been to the Frozen Four since the 1997-98 […]

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Friends join forces to keep Lou Gehrig’s disease victim at home

March 31st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN—The comedians of the improv comedy troupe Logan Out Loud and the committee of the Keep Kim Home Foundation joined forces recently for an evening of humor and hope. “Thanks again, Kim, for letting us come and perform for you,” LOL said from the stage. The focus of the evening is Kim […]

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NCAA rules bench Aggie athletes at Angie’s cancer fundraiser

March 31st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Seth Merrill LOGAN—This spring, students at Utah State University’s John M. Huntsman School of Business are using skills learned in management courses to organize fundraisers for charities as part of a year-end class assignment. For one student, though, promoting an event included an unanticipated legal challenge. Grad student Kamron Jensen worked with a group […]

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ATVNews—Public safety, hero beavers, missionaries, weather & sports

March 29th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

LOGAN—In the latest Aggie TV News, Logan has been ranked the safest metro area in the nation—lowest in major crimes like homicides, burglaries, aggravated assaults and rapes—but on campus, forcible sexual assaults are slightly higher than in Cache Valley overall. Marie Titze reports on the overall crime picture. Anchors Eric Jungblut and Jenna Lynn report […]

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Providence signs on to support awareness of child abuse

March 29th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Paul Christiansen PROVIDENCE – Diane Behl appeared before the City Council Tuesday night to ask Providence to recognize the importance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Councilman Don Calderwood, acting mayor while Ron Liechty is away on business, said he saw no reason the city wouldn’t lend support. Behl, vice president of […]

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After hours of cold, boredom, sleeplessness—free hot & spicy wings!

March 26th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

Story & Photos by Dani Hayes LOGAN—It was a night of class struggle, defamation and anarchy—all for a year of free wings. There really should be a sociological study done when huge restaurant franchises open, like Buffalo Wild Wings in Logan, especially when it offers something as tantalizing as free wings for a year to […]

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USU groups launch campaign to end thoughtless use of the ‘R-word’

March 26th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Mary Taggart LOGAN—Utah State University’s Best Buddies and Special Olympics chapters kicked off their Spread the Word to End the Word campaign Monday, raising awareness about the derogatory misuse of the word “retarded” or, as they say, the “R-word.” Spread the Word is a national campaign that petitions people to stop using offensive words […]

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Musicians, film-makers get thumbs-up from Richmond council

March 25th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Shayna Marcure RICHMOND — City Council spent time approving an array of local building-use requests at its recent meeting, with nearly a full-room turnout. A request to use the Community Building for routine “musician get-togethers” was passed unanimously.“It isn’t a show for bands to come and play and people to come and watch. It’s […]

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Town council plans to repave Paradise, but only two blocks

March 23rd, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Dawn Otterby PARADISE — Mayor Leland Howlett says he’s been driving around town recently, making a mental inventory of road conditions.  Howlett and the Town Council have been searching for Paradise roads in urgent need of repair. The council is planning to repave two town blocks during the summer. Howlett said the town expects […]

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City parks, senior center will benefit from Hyrum volunteers

March 23rd, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Paul Christiansen HYRUM –  Comcast Cares day, an annual statewide service project of Comcast employees and community volunteers, is coming up, and the City Council discussed Tuesday how best to make use of the volunteers’ help. The effort in Hyrum will be centered on city parks and the Hyrum Senior Center. City Recorder Stephanie Fricke […]

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North Logan council resolves to adjust boundary with Logan

March 23rd, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Jonathan Larson NORTH LOGAN – The City Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday to change a common boundary between Logan city and North Logan. The council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposal on June 5. Kirk Jensen, director of Logan’s economic development, presented financial estimates as a result of the trade at […]

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Memorial celebration today for design professor Alan Hashimoto

March 19th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Katie Swain LOGAN—A memorial celebration of the life and work of former Utah State University graphic design associate professor Alan Hashimoto will be held Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the USU Performance Hall. Hashimoto, who taught at USU for 25 years, died in his office on Feb. 11 from an aortic tear. He was […]

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ATV News—Cache Rendezvous brings us back from Spring Break

March 19th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

LOGAN—This week the Cache Rendezvous news staff finds that Utah State’s Merrill-Cazier Library is home to the world’s largest “Little Red Riding Hood” collection. Who knew? This week’s Cache Rendezvous, produced by Courtney Robinson and anchored by Tmera Bradley and Emily Landeen, offers comfort to aid students and faculty returning to campus after Spring Break. […]

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ATV News—Cache Rendezvous celebrates Utah State’s 125th birthday

March 17th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

LOGAN—Utah State University, founded in 1888, celebrates its 125th anniversary, so Cache Rendezvous—Aggie TV’s news magazine—honors the school with a tribute to all things Aggie, anchored by Emily Landeen and Tmera Bradley. Jenna Lynn shares a brief history of Utah State, while Emily Landeen shows you how you can get across campus while mostly staying […]

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Aggie student lobbyists educate Utah Legislature on USU priorities

March 15th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Dani Hayes SALT LAKE CITY—Three bills were in the minds of Utah State University student lobbyists during this year’s state legislative session. The bills involved the broadening of the Alumni Legacy Scholarship, an attempt to receive funding for a new biology building, and getting the OK to begin construction of the Aggie Life and […]

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Buffalo Wild Wings fly into Logan with wild and tasty grand opening

March 15th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Curtis Lundstrom LOGAN—The northeast corner of 1400 North and Main Street is seeing a lot more black and yellow these days. After months of demolition and construction, Buffalo Wild Wings has opened its newest restaurant—the eighth in Utah over the past 13 months, with two more coming. “We’re ready,” said Josh Baumann, managing partner […]

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New Utah law seeks to counter loss of college students to missions

March 11th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Katie Swain LOGAN—Utah’s new Higher Education Tuition Waiver law, adopted last week, is designed to help keep Utah college enrollment numbers up, countering the recent policy change by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which lowered the minimum missionary age and drew students away from Utah colleges and universities. Last Fall, the […]

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