The Utah Statesman, February 27, 2023

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Day in the life of USUSA president Clara Alder

By Andie Allen NEWS STAFF REPORTER

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It’s not about the leader. It’s about everyone around that person,” said Clara Alder, Utah State University student body president, as she gestured to the many photos covering the walls of her office.

Among them are dozens of Polaroids, each with a face of a fellow student who has entered her office.

“Every time someone stopped by, they could leave something behind,” Alder said.

This collage was inspired by something her father used to tell her.

Alder said, “My dad has this really cool saying that he’d always tell us growing up, which was, ‘Everyone has a name, and everyone has a story.’”

Alder said being a psychology major and having mental health advocacy and awareness experience aids her in her day-to-day duties.

“Ninety-five percent of my day is interacting and communicating with people,” Alder said.

Her office hours begin at 1:30 p.m. every day.

During this time, she conducts meetings with students, other officers and faculty members.

“Once the clock hits 5 p.m. though, I try to go home,” Alder said.

She goes home to work on her eight credits of online classes. Alder was a first-year student in the fall of 2019 — the pandemic introduced her to online learning.

“I’ve learned with this position, I do like to have classes online — that way I can really prioritize this throughout the whole day,” Alder said.

Last year, when Alder was the USUSA Traditions director, she would stay at the TSC until it closed, working on homework and projects. As president, she wanted to set boundaries to prioritize herself as well.

PHOTO BY Claire Ott Alder gives herself time every morning to “putter.” She takes the time to work out, do a skincare USUSA President Clara Alder talks with elections committee members about where elections week signs need to be posted. routine, make breakfast or clean. She calls this her She also fought against a bill meant to downsize “A lot of people have believed in me,” Alder said. “It’s “protected Clara time.”

Utah’s Board of Higher Education. According to Alder, made me a more confident leader — I feel empowered.”

When Alder is not working, she also loves to cook “the first person to go was the student representameals from scratch with her boyfriend, roller-skate or tive.” She was able to fight this bill, and a student now hang out with her roommates, who she calls her best remains as an advocate on the board. friends.

Andie Allen is a senior studying Finally, on Feb. 14, USU President Noelle Cockett According to Alder, the most useful piece of advice English and journalism. Outside announced to Alder and accompanying officers tuition she has been given is, “Choose one thing to see thorof writing, Andie loves the sun, for the 2023-24 school year will not be rising. This feat oughly to the finish line. Then focus on the next.” reading, and watching her to-beis one Alder plans to “keep working on.”

Alder said there are three projects she is most proud read list grow.

“I believe in my fellow students, officers and the uniof seeing through to the end. The first was creating a versity,” Alder said. strong connection between students and campus police — Andie.Allen@usu.edu Alder said her presidency has been supported by an by working with the police chief. outstanding team.

“I really wanted to humanize the police,” Alder said.

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A USU Snow Club member goes off a jump on Old Main Hill.

Snow Club gets Aggies to the mountains

By Kate Stewart NEWS STAFF REPORTER

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tah State University’s Snow Club provides Aggies the opportunity to come together and enjoy various snow sports.

USU professor Sean Michael is the first faculty member to oversee the program.

Michael is originally from West Virginia but has been in Utah for 14 years. He came to Utah to be the department head of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at USU. Michael said skiing and snowboarding is something he has done his whole life. He loves to be out in the mountains.

Bowman Caldwell, a former USU student who started the club, originally approached Michael about being the club’s adviser.

When Caldwell created the Snow Club, it was called the Snowboard and Ski Club.

“Each club has to have a faculty advisor, and so I was happy to do that,” Michael said.

Michael has held his position of faculty advisor for three and a half years.

Michael said one of the coolest parts of the club is how it survived through the pandemic, and has continued to steadily grow ever since.

“To me, a cool story is how the passion of the students kept the club alive, and then they rebranded and made it their own by renaming it to the Snow Club, which I think is awesome,” Michael said.

USU senior Jackson North is the current president of the club.

North said his favorite part of the club is

seeing the growth in students as well as offering them a source of community and inclusivity.

Both Michael and North touched on the welcoming atmosphere of the club.

“I think the thing is, the Snow Club is really focused on getting Aggies into the mountains, especially if they’re new to the sport. It’s definitely about welcoming everyone, not trying to be a club that’s only for those with tons of experience,” Michael said.

To those who are curious about learning to ski or snowboard, but might feel a little hesitant, North said to give the club a shot and see what happens.

The club is organized in a way that allows students with any type of snow sport experience to enjoy themselves and meet new friends.

They host various events for club members throughout the year. Michael said some of the activities they have done are barbecues, movie nights, wax nights, rail jams on Old Main Hill and going up to Beaver Mountain.

“Clubs like this, they’re really about bringing Aggies together, and they’re bringing benefits to Aggies, especially those that haven’t been able to get into sports,” Michael said. “We’ve been really fortunate that several immediate companies, specifically Beaver Mountain, and Directive Board Shop, have been very supportive of the club and have extended discounts to the club members, which has been great.”

Specific discounts through these partners and sponsors can be found on the club’s

website, ususnowclub.com.

The partnerships the club has established gives students an easier opportunity to ski and snowboard for better rates.

“What I love is being able to make it easier for students to be able to get involved in these sports in particular,” Michael said.

This year, for the first time ever, the USU Snow Club is hosting a spring break trip.

The three-day ski trip will take place from March 7-9 at the Snowbird ski resort in Salt Lake City.

To participate in the trip, you must be a USU Snow Club member and a USU student.

North said they are very eager to have some Aggies join them in the mountains this year over spring break.

Michael said he hopes everyone can feel welcomed to the club and get out into the mountains if they want to.

“They’re really just a fun social club,” Michael said. “I know there are some snowboard/ski clubs that are really focused on doing competitions, but this one doesn’t have that focus. It’s really about getting the Aggies out into the mountains.”

Kate Stewart is a junior studying journalism and marketing. Kate is from the Portland, Oregon area and loves all things outdoors, family and friends.

— Kate.Stewart@usu.edu

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Are college students lazy?

By Savannah Burnard NEWS STAFF REPORTER

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hat if you could pay someone to do tasks for you? Grocery shopping, picking up your food when you’re hungry or even bringing you medicine when you’re sick.

Services like Errand and DoorDash, which are apps you can download from the convenience of your phone, do just that.

These can sound very appealing, especially if you are a busy college student.

According to its website, Errand was launched in 2022. Individuals can request a runner for services including donation drop-offs, online and in-store item returns, or drop-offs from home to work, school, or another home.

Individuals can request pharmacy pick-ups or shopping at any store. Errand also takes custom requests.

Ember Gonsalves, a sophomore at Utah State University, said she could see herself using the app, depending on the situation.

“It could help especially because I don’t have a car, but I think it really depends on the errand, because a pharmacy for example, I feel like that’s very private,” Gonsalves said.

Other students said they wouldn’t use the app at all. Dahlin Ashby, a student at USU, said he likes to run his errands by himself and would feel uncomfortable if someone else did them for him.

With the rise of Errand, some people might wonder how popular other service applications are, like DoorDash.

Hayden Wilde, a USU junior, said he doesn’t normally use DoorDash because he likes to save his money, but there are exceptions.

“Why would I pay an extra $8 if I know I can just go get it myself? It’s not that big of a deal.

The convenience factor is nice though, so if I really did need it, or if I was just in the mood for it, or if I had a gift card, I would be more up for it,” Wilde said.

Gonsalves said she used to use DoorDash frequently in her first year of college.

“When you’re a college student, you’re so busy. I worked full-time and I went to school full-time, and I didn’t have the time to make dinner, so I would just order all the time,” she said.

Gonsalves said she thinks there is a misconception about why students use services like DoorDash and Errand.

“I think there’s a stereotype with people around our age that we are lazy, but really we work and study so much and go to school, so when we get home, we might not want to make dinner,” she said.

Wilde said he doesn’t think college students are lazy and that the majority of them probably have a second source of income.

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“I would say that a lot of college students are quite dedicated to making some cash if they need to. Most college kids have a second way of earning consistent money,” he said.

However, Wilde said he can see why college students could be categorized as lazy for using these services.

“Sometimes we just don’t want to do it ourselves, especially if we have a day where we don’t have any homework and we don’t have to go anywhere, and we just want to stay inside,” he said.

Whether it’s a lazy day inside or a busy day on campus, you can count on resources like DoorDash and Errand to bring you food and accomplish your to-do list.

Savannah Burnard is a junior studying journalism. In her free time Savannah loves to travel, try new foods and meet new people.

— Savannah.Burnard@usu.edu

By Carter Ottley NEWS STAFF REPORTER

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tah State University will distribute financial relief grants for first-year students and transfer students who are admitted for the summer 2023 or fall 2023 semester. The grants are available to students at any USU campus or center across the state.

The one-time grant, which offers up to $200, is for students who have experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic. Continuing students do not qualify for the grant since it is targeted to support first-year students.

The funds come from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which allows institutions of higher education in the United States to better support students financially during the pandemic and through the lasting impacts of the pandemic.

Katie Jo North, the executive director of new student enrollment, explained why the grant is targeting firstyear students.

“Many current and continuing students have most likely received a HEERF grant previously,” North said.

“This new college supplies grant is focused on helping new students who haven’t been able to receive HEERF funding previously.”

Because funding comes from HEERF and there are specific federal timelines, students cannot defer the grant to a later semester.

The university has already provided multiple emergency assistance grants to students in an effort to help them overcome additional financial hardship from the pandemic.

The university has also received funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act; and the American Rescue Plan Act. Anna Hansen is from Oregon and will be a first-year student at USU in the fall. She was unaware of the grant.

“I’m feeling incredibly stressed about how I am going to pay for college and all of the living expenses,” Hansen said. “Money from the university is helpful because then I can focus more on studying during the school year rather than working.”

North hopes the grant can help students pay for tuition, books, supplies, meals or any other expenses.

“College expenses can add up, so every little bit helps,” North said. “We do not ask for receipt of how the funds are used, we just ask students to use the funds towards educational needs.”

The grant will be distributed to students through the

university’s direct deposit system. Once the money is deposited in the student’s USU account, it can then be transferred or refunded directly into the student’s personal checking or savings account.

North said the funds will be able to help a lot of students.

“We estimate we will be able to help out 4,000 new, domestic undergraduate students with these funds across all of our campuses,” North said.

North said students need to pay the enrollment deposit, complete the orientation modules and register for classes by April 26 if they want to receive the grant.

Notifications of awards will then be sent out during the last two weeks of April, and the students will need to accept the grant by May 3.

Additional information can be found on the student relief funds page at usu.edu/covid-19/cares or by contacting the financial aid office at financialaid@usu.edu.

Carter Ottley is a junior studying journalism and political science.

When Carter isn’t writing for the Statesman, he enjoys Chili’s, reading and Imagine Dragons.

— Carter.Ottley@usu.edu

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USU hosts sixth annual Paper & Clay

By Carlysle Price LIFESTYLES STAFF REPORTER

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n the second floor of the Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center, in the Tippetts and Eccles Galleries, 54 contemporary printmaking and ceramic works were on display from art students across the nation.

Kathy Puzey, department head of art and design for the Caine College of the Arts and an associate professor, created the idea of Paper & Clay with colleague Todd Hayes, a ceramics professor.

Along with giving students opportunities to build their portfolios, Puzey said the exhibition gave students a chance to learn from each other.

“This was a great way for us to bring in student work from across the nation for our own students to see and use as resources, and kind of show them the level they’re working at and how they compare — and that they do compare to other students working elsewhere,” Puzey said in a phone interview.

This year’s juror, Jenny Schmidt, agreed. As a printmaking professor at the University of Minnesota, Schmidt has been a trusted resource for USU’s printmaking program.

She was invited as a guest to spend a week in the department. Schmidt said she was impressed by her time at USU and hopes to come back the next chance she gets.

Schmidt has been to many similar events across the country but said she had never seen so many high-caliber artists in a college exhibition.

“The level of work was really high. The students technically were at a really high level,” Schmidt said in a phone PHOTO BY Sam Warner interview. “I didn’t see anything that was cliché. I felt like people were being very honest and pretty sophisticated in Two people look at a work in the Paper & Clay exhibition at the Tippetts and Eccles Galleries on Thursday, Feb. 16. the expression of their personal voice.” dent Megan Wilson, titled “Become Normal Again.” The visit the galleries on campus to both see and celebrate the Schmidt said she had a difficult time judging the artpiece featured primary colors, human figures and faded work of their peers. work and noted that this exhibition is already a very diftext.

“I think it’s a great resource for the college,” Puzey said. ficult one to be accepted into in the first place. She added The first place winner created a piece about handwrit“I think students across campus benefit from seeing this an honorable mention award due to the high amount of ing, which was experimental in a way that was interesting type and this caliber of exhibition as well, because other works that caught her attention. to Schmidt. than the NEHMA, there’s really nowhere else in town to The winner of the award was a screenprint by USU stu“It just had a really intimate, pergo see such a high level of work and diverse grouping of sonal voice that felt small but really work — especially created by students.” important, which I loved — which kind of contrasts something really intimate and small but being important personal expression and a strong metaphor,” Schmidt said. “For me, that’s really important.”

Student artists had to apply for the exhibition, but the entry fee was designed to be affordable. Puzey said the entry fee was $10, plus the shipping fee. USU paid for shipping work Carlysle Price is proud of her extensive magazine back to artists at the conclusion of the collection which has surpassed 50 editions, all of exhibit. which have been read thoroughly. She would never Schmidt said she appreciated how skip to the cover story.

USU is a state school, making its art programs accessible to more people.

— A02311769@usu.edu Not only are more people able to enPHOTO BY Sam Warner roll in the programs, but people from A person looks at Olivia Roundy’s piece titled “Unearthed” at the Paper & Clay exhibition in the Tippetts and the community and other majors can Eccles Galleries on Thursday, Feb. 16.

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n Friday Feb.10, the Utah State University Theater Department performed “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” at the Black Box Theatre, directed by guest director Brittania Howe.

Matt Cox, the playwright, wrote on his website, “The play is for anyone who has ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story.”

In the “Harry Potter” book series, new students are sorted into one of four houses: Slytherin, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. The play focuses on a group of “Puffs,” from the often sidelined Hufflepuff house. Following their adventures attending wizarding school, these forgotten characters may be in for more than they bargained for, including ample love, enthralling magic and gruesome death.

The Puffs realized failure is part of what makes them who they are, and being together with those they love is the most powerful magic of all. Everyone can be the hero of their own story.

Hufflepuff hero, Wayne, wanted to change the world but was continually sidelined. This gave him the opportunity to accept his story, while different, could be important.

Grace Garner, who played Puff Leanne, said she hoped audience members would take away from the play it is magical to be kind and to love each other.

“You can find a lot of joy in community,” Garner said.

Attending the play, you could truly experience the community built by the actors through their interaction with the audience. Each performance created a new community brought together through the stage.

The USU theater department had the task of balancing humor with emotional topics such as finding purpose and identity amongst chaos.

Howe’s history in directing gave her experience in helping the actors continue to develop skills that brought the show to life.

Jonah Newton, who played Oliver Rivers, said he really loved working with Howe.

“She directed a play I performed in when I was 11, so I was excited when I found out she was directing,” Newton said.

The front row of audience members experienced direct interactions when characters broke the fourth wall — expanding the stage itself, Death-Eater-healing chocolate, slumber party invitations, tournament flags, prop creation and ample tissues for the plethora of death during the last act.

The actors had large amounts of self-control, maintaining a straight face during small skits intermingled with improvised dialogue that left the audience cackling.

Along with onstage costume transitions purposefully dramatized to great effect, reigning in on-stage emotions was difficult, but the actors remained successful.

USU student Morgan Meyers said their favorite moment was when Voldemort did Pilates.

“I could not keep myself together,” Meyers said.

For those who had read the Harry Potter books or watched the movies, the play was filled with Easter egg references that took surface level jokes a lot deeper, such as Cedric Diggory’s Batman costume and sparking skin suit.

One thing can be said for certain — you just had to be there. There is no way to properly describe the broom characters, the romance, Mad-Eye Moody and countless other aspects of the performance.

No doubt the actors deserved their standing ovation, for they truly created a piece of magic.

— A02356369@usu.edu

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Watching the tl try and break down the Harry Styles Chris Pine spitting allegations like its the assassination of JFK PHOTO COURTESY USU Today Cast members of the Caine College of the Arts play “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.”

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USU students attempt to break a world record — but miss the mark

By Leah Call LIFESTYLES STAFF REPORTER

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…2…1…DUNK. All that could be heard in the Spectrum was the sound of over 2,000 cookies being splashed in cups as Utah State attempted to break the Guinness World Record for Most Amount of Cookies Simultaneously Dunked in Milk.

At a USU gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 27, the record break was attempted and missed by 555 cookies.

Bobby Nash, associate athletics director of marketing; said the ultimate goal of the event was to get students involved with campus sporting events.

“Yes, the goal was to break the record, but it was also to expose more people to Utah State Gymnastics, and with that second goal in mind, we did that,” Nash said.

“I mean, we had students here who had never been here

before. We had families from Cache Valley who had never been in here before. We got to compete in front of a great crowd, and that’s really what it was about.”

Athletics and campus recreation executive director Ryder Sasser said a local business owner reached out to the athletic department and wanted to try breaking the record. The current record — 3,236 simultaneously dunked cookies — was set by the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana on Jan. 6, 2018.

“If we had gotten the record, it would’ve been great, but the fact that all these people got to come and support student-athletes is really the main goal,” Nash said.

To break the record, at least 3,237 cookies must be dunked, but it was decided that 4,000 cookies was the number to beat that night. The USU Athletics Department partnered with local businesses, including Number, Crumbl and Gossner’s Milk, and decided the gymnastics meet was the perfect event to try breaking the record.

“I think it’s cool that something like this is happening at Utah State,” Sasser said. “We’ve never done anything like this. And I think it gives students a chance to experience something new. I think Utah State is really well known for offering student experiences. There’s no other university out there that offers events and activities to do.”

Ryder guessed that around 100-150 people were involved in putting the event together. It was mostly organized by the USU Athletics Department, and the participating businesses were the driving forces.

“This is a great example of Utah State continuing to innovate and ask ourselves, ‘What can we do next?’”

Sasser said.

Leah Call is a junior pursuing her degree in print journalism. In her free time, she loves finding new music to jam to and is always on the lookout for the perfect iced chai tea.

USU’s student section attempts to break the Guinness World Record for most cookies dunked in milk in one location on Friday, Feb. 17.

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@cartwatson @nihilists4jesus salt lake city IS very boring. chuck and Shaq are correct. next time, host the all star game in provo, have the all stars hike the Y, bowl à few rounds at fat cats, then head to someone’s apartment to watch princess bride and have root beer floats. now THAT’S a good time!

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Students hand out Aggie Ice Cream at Utah Capitol

Wiser said Aggie Ice Cream Day is the favorite day of the session for many of the state n Thursday, Feb. 23, a variety of Utah State legislators and others at the University’s Student Association officers, along Capitol. with members from USU’s Government Relations “I get asked about this day Council, spent the afternoon at the Utah State Capitol literally the whole session, like, Building, handing out ice cream to state legislators and ‘What day is Aggie Ice Cream Day?’” Wiser said. “I always tothers working at the Capitol.

Ethan Conlee, the USUSA Student Advocate VP, said have to know the day so I can Aggie Ice Cream Day is a tradition that has been going on tell them for sure when they’re for decades. going to get some Aggie Ice “It’s a way of giving back during the session,” Conlee Cream.” said. “Our legislators are only part-time. They do this for Seelig and Wiser shared a few seven or eight weeks out of the year, and they don’t make of the things USU is working very much money. They do it as a public service. This is on with the state legislature and what bills the university is tthe university’s way of saying, ‘Hey, we appreciate all the PHOTO BY Elise Gottling good work you’re doing.’” supporting.

Gov. Spencer Cox and Deidre Henderson smile with their visitors from USU on Thursday, Feb. 23.

The Aggie Shuttle arrived at the Capitol just before These include supporting noon with coolers filled with Aggie Ice Cream on board. the USU Bingham Research was one of the students handing out ice cream.

Before distributing ice cream through the building, the Center’s work with air quality, creating a Utah earthquake “My experience here has been really fun,” Adams said. students were joined for lunch by other USU students engineering center, and increasing the number of certified “We got to meet Gov. Cox and the lieutenant governor as who are currently working as interns at the Capitol. medical interpreters in the state. well. It’s been cool to meet the representatives of Utah During lunch, Devin Wiser, vice president of governOne student asked Wiser about a bill that would get rid and get to talk to them as part of student government.” ment and external relations at USU, and Jennifer Seelig, of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion funding for USU, which A group of the students took ice cream into Cox’s office director of community partnerships at USU, spoke to the had been introduced into the Senate that same day. to meet with him. students.

Wiser said he was hoping to meet with Sen. John John“This is amazing,” Cox said. “This is our favorite day on son, the one sponsoring the bill, later in the hill, and I don’t say that to everyone, I literally only the day. say that to you. We love our Aggies. Thank you for com“I’m going to try and sit down with ing. Thank you for bringing copious amounts of ice cream him so we can explain our perspective to get us through this.” on that and see what he’s hoping to The students took a picture with the governor and proaccomplish,” Wiser said. “And hopefully, ceeded to fill his freezer with extra ice cream. we can come to a good conclusion and Ice cream was taken to the break rooms in the Senate make something that works out for and House of Representatives, along with the attorney everyone.” general’s office and several other offices. The students After lunch and the speakers, the stualso gave ice cream to the state troopers at the entrances dents broke into groups and spread out of the building. around the Capitol to give ice cream to Wiser said Aggie Ice Cream Day is an important day for everyone they could find.

USU to make an appearance at the Capitol.

Throughout the afternoon, these “It’s a great way to stay on people’s minds, make sure students, along with Big Blue, could be legislators remember how great Utah State is,” Wiser found connecting with legislators and said. “It’s a fun little flavorful reminder of what Utah others working for the state governState can do for the state.”

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USUSA traditions director Brie Adams — A02312868@usu.edu Ethan Conlee, Student Advocate VP for USUSA, poses with Aggie Ice Cream at the Utah State Capitol on Feb.

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Breaking borders: International tennis student-athletes make their mark at USU

By Madison Weber SPORTS STAFF REPORTER

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tah State University supports hundreds of student-athletes, many of which are international players. USU’s tennis teams propotionally have more international student-athletes than any other sport on campus.

While internationality appears to be expanding among other sports, Utah State Tennis has welcomed diverse players for many years.

“Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world,” women’s head coach Sean McInerney said. “There’s a lot of athletes to choose from. There are just so many more people in the world who play tennis compared to other sports.”

Men’s head coach Aaron Paajanen says there are more international players because tennis isn’t as easily accessible in the U.S. “I think in the U.S., tennis is very much a country club sport. If you don't have the finances and you don't have the resources, it's really difficult to be able to pursue a sport like tennis,” he said.“You got to have a lot of resources in this country to be able to afford it.”

Paajanen says agencies representing athletes contact him every day, asking for the chance to send an international player to USU. “There definitely seems to be more interest,” he said.

“Even though it's spread out across the world, tennis really is a small world. Recruiting's a big part of the job, so having connections in different parts of the world makes a difference.”

Paajanen normally travels to see international players compete before bringing them back to Utah. The past few years looked differently, however, as travel plans were canceled during the pandemic.

“Ideally, you want to be able to see them in person. You want to be able to meet them in person and be able to establish a relationship there,” he said. “We have had to recruit a few players blindly, but it's worked out for us.

I mean, these two guys right here I never got to see in person, and it's worked out quite well for us.”

Paajanen was referring to sophomore Sergi Micó Fenollar and senior Roko Savin, two athletes on the men’s team.

Fenollar is grateful for the opportunity to play at USU. He said in his home country of Spain, it is impossible to follow your athletic dreams while getting an education at the same time.

“Back home, you do not have this opportunity,” he said.

“If you get into college, it is a full-time job. If you really want to play tennis, you can’t do both. There is no help to get you there.”

McInerney said U.S. sports programs don’t exist internationally.

“I think it’s a hotbed for international students because it is the highest level they can achieve that they cannot possibly get to in their own country,” he said. “College athletics in the U.S. gives very high-level players, who aren’t quite to the level of going professional, an opportu-

Ozturk transferred to USU after two seasons at Purdue.

“I chose Utah State because of the coaches,” she said. “I love the program, I love their coaching mentality. I love how they not only care about you on the court but also as a person, and they help you to get better in every aspect.”

Ozturk says that some days are harder than others. The past few weeks have been especially challenging for her to focus on the court in light of the recent earthquakes in her home country of Turkey. Although her family who lives there is safe, she remains worried about what is to come.

“The death toll is more than 40,000 now. It’s just so sad to see the news. Everybody is going through a lot psychologically back home,” she said. “In those times, it’s very hard and challenging to be far from home, from your family. It affects your daily life and on court performance.

My teammates and my professors have been really helpful and understanding.”

Ozturk is focusing her efforts on trying to help victims with donations.

“I’m just trying to inform a lot of people and encourage donations because people are going through a lot,” she PHOTOS COURTESY OF USU ATHLETICS said “I would appreciate any help you guys would offer to my country overseas.” nity to come and play in the next best thing.”

Ozturk describes the USU community as “peaceful,” For some, coming to Utah State fulfilled a lifelong and is remaining optimistic about what the season could dream. bring, despite the challenges.

“For me, it's an amazing experience. It's something I’ve “We have a great group of people,” Ozturk said. “We been working on for my whole life. It’s a dream to be here are competitive, we are enthusiastic and we are hungry and to be in these facilities, on these courts, with these to achieve more. We are working hard so we have all the amazing people,” said Magdalena Nunez Pureco, a freshelements to do great things.” man from Mexico on the women’s team. “Being away McInerney has seen a lot in his 10 years as head coach. from my home sometimes is hard. But my teammates He remains grateful for the diversity and is looking formake it easier for me. They are always supporting me.” ward to what this season will bring.

There can be unprecedented challenges for internation“This is the most depth we’ve had in 5 years as a al athletes, but Savin believes the benefits outweigh the program, and we have a lot of very young, enthusiastic hardships. players,” he said. “I’m most looking forward to how we “It’s a different culture here,” Savin said. “Being a match up in the Mountain West. I think we have as good student and athlete at the same time was the biggest adjustment. But you come here understanding each other. of a shot as anyone this year.”

USU’s international student-athletes bring diversity, You know you're all from different countries and places so community and new perspectives to their teams and the I think that brings a lot of unity and team chemistry.” university as a whole.

Savin believes the team’s two American players, Chris“The reputation of this school goes far beyond U.S. tian Holmes and Jack Ninteman, have helped the seven bases. I’m pretty used to traveling to other countries, and international players understand the culture and transitennis players talk. They had all the best to say about the tion to college tennis. school,” Savin said. “I wanted to be a part of the program “Personally, I think it’s fascinating to learn about the that is going to be at the top of the conference, that cares different cultures, their families, and their upbringabout their athletes and also has good academic supings,” McInerney said. “I think it creates a much more port.

Realizing that Utah State has all of that, I decided to well-rounded student-athlete because they are meeting come here.” players from all different circumstances. It really leads to You can watch the Aggies play at the Sports Academy & them being more open-minded, understanding and more Racquet Club this season. accepting of different personalities.”

Zeynep Naz Ozturk, a senior on the women’s team, sees Madison Weber is a senior studying cultural differences as an opportunity for growth. journalism and international studies.

“It’s definitely so much fun being on an international Her favorite things include good food, team with teammates from around the world,” she said. travel, dogs, and spending time with “We share a lot of different cultural backgrounds and family. then we grow together. It’s a great opportunity to grow as — madison.jenkins@usu.edu a person in every aspect.” @madisonjenks

By Emma Becerra SPORTS STAFF REPORTER

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n July 1, 2021, the NCAA approved a policy that allows student-athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness.

The athletes that partake in NIL deals have the opportunity to make a profit by receiving free products or financial compensation.

The policy was a quasi-compromise in response to the question of if student-athletes should be paid. By passing the policy, the NCAA gives athletes an opportunity to earn money for their status as an athlete.

They aren’t directly paying athletes, but they also aren’t limiting their opportunities to make money.

Many NCAA athletes around the country are marketing themselves in various ways, from striking up deals with local food restaurants to participating in t-shirt sales.

The men’s basketball team at Utah State has been in the spotlight since the beginning of November, as they have surpassed the 20-win mark and are on the bubble to make the NCAA Tournament. This has allowed American players Steven Ashworth, Taylor Funk, Isaac Johnson and Rylan Jones to take advantage of NIL opportunities.

However, the NIL opportunities are not being presented to all of the members of the team. International athletes are not able to make money through NIL because it goes against the rules of their student visas. Federal immigration laws prohibit off-campus work for international athletes, thus not allowing them to make money in American currency.

Sean Bairstow, a senior guard from Brisbane, Australia, has found a way to work around those regulations. He currently has three NIL deals with Boneyard Barbering, Greek Streak 2 and Mountain West Motor. He isn't getting any financial compensation, but instead can receive a free haircut, free food and a car to drive on game days.

However, his deals are limited, as companies don’t know how to work around the rules that pertain to a student visa.

“It’s confusing, honestly. You don’t know what you're allowed to and not allowed to do, and it sort of cuts off opportunities,” Bairstow said. “You tell a business that you have these problems to work around, and it decreases the interest that they have just because there's too much going on.”

Graduate student Dan Akin, a forward from London, England, has not been able to sign a deal.

Akin has appeared in every game this season and is a critical player for USU’s offense, averaging 12.1 points per game. Even though he is integral to USU’s success, Akin doesn’t have any NIL deals and doesn’t understand how he can get them.

NIL deals have been prevalent in college athletics for over a year, and various universities across the country are figuring out loopholes for their intentional athletes, as many see the lack of compensation as unfair.

A new collective for NIL has recently surfaced for Utah State Athletics. The Light It Blue Collective, which launched on Feb. 22, is run by Student Athlete NIL, who oversees more than 20 different collectives for athletic programs across the country. The largest “employer” of student-athletes in the United States, they work with the community and beyond with the purpose of getting athletes NIL deals.

PHOTO BY Paige Johnson The funding for the Sean Bairstow pulls up for a jump shot collective doesn’t come during the Nevada game on Feb. 18. from the university.

It is funneled from donors, members who are subscribed to the collective and businesses that want to work with student-athletes. The money donated can either go to all of the members of a team, or it can specifically be directed to one player.

Jason Belzer, CEO and co-founder, explained that Light It Blue is going to be successful in creating NIL deals for athletes, whether they are international or not. The collective utilizes passive NIL to allow international athletes to make money in their home countries.

“International student-athletes aren’t allowed to work in the United States because of their visas,” Belzer said. “So to work with them, we sign them to contracts for their name, image and likeness to be used in their home country.”

There is an exception, though. Due to the current Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians cannot participate in these overseas deals. However, Light It Blue was able to work around these regulations and created a deal with Aggie guard Max Shulga, who is from Ukraine.

A t-shirt was made, and the money from sales was donated to help Ukraine.

“NIL is anything the athlete wants it to be,” Belzer said. “It can be endorsements of businesses, commercials, advertising, trading cards and autographs. It’s anything and everything.”

Read the rest of this story at usustatesman.com.

Emma Becerra is a sophomore journalism major from Corona, California. Her hobbies include swimming, hanging out with friends and boating. She is currently on the Utah State soccer team.

— emma.becerra@usu.edu

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Basketball Women’s Feb. 28: vs. San Jose State 6 p.m., Dee Glen Smith Spectrum Feb. 5-8: Mountain West Championship

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International student-athletes can profit with Light It Blue Collective

Men’s March 1: @ UNLV March 4: vs. Boise State 7 p.m., Dee Glen Smith Spectrum March 8-11: Mountain West Championship

Gymnastics March 3: vs. Alaska and Nebraska 7 p.m., Dee Glen Smith Spectrum March 10: @ California, Ohio State and Stanford

Tennis Women’s March 8: @ UC San Diego March 11: vs. UC Irvine Men’s March 8: @ UC Riverside March 9: @ US Santa Barbara March 11: @ UC Irvine

Softball March 10: @ Santa Clara March 10: vs. CSUN March 11: vs. UC Davis March 11: @ Santa Clara March 12: @ Santa Clara

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s Utah State kicks off its national search for a new president, the search committee has been soliciting feedback from our campus community on what kind of leader we hope they will find. I think we’re in good hands with this committee, and I’m glad they’re actively seeking our voices as they make a choice that will impact USU for years to come.

I’ve shared my feedback to the committee, but I want to remind everyone else that we need to keep using our voices, loudly and persistently, to draw the university’s attention to problems we see. While some problems are best addressed top-down, we also have the power to build a grassroots movement to improve what we can and advocate for what we don’t have the power to change.

In that spirit, I hope the new USU president takes a critical look at recently-announced Strategic Plan at USU. I'm especially concerned about the enrollment goals, especially graduate student enrollment, and want a president who ensures we support our existing student body before aiming to increase it.

As someone who plans campus events, I have seen a marked shift in classroom availability in just the past few years, as we run out of classroom space. Likewise, I've watched and been affected by the housing scarcity and thus increased costs of renting in Logan, and cannot support a strategic plan that doesn't address Logan's present inability to house current (let alone increased numbers of) USU students, faculty and staff. As a natural consequence of this shortage, the parking situation around campus is only getting worse, yet the plan doesn't seem to lay out an increase in parking, more public transportation options, or any initiatives to encourage non-car commuting.

In fact, the Statesman has previously reported that the shuttle system has decreased its routes on account of a lack of drivers--and I can't see this situation improving without offering higher wages or other incentives to increase the bus use on and around campus.

Another very serious concern I see at USU is in our support for graduate students. Our assistantships have not kept up with the rising costs of living, and the amount of funding we expect graduate students to accept is simply not acceptable. The lowest-paid assistantship I know of on campus is a 9-month, .5FTE role at $6,000 annually--that works out to about $8 an hour pretax. If you consider their 20% of health insurance costs, student fees, and basic costs of materials and books required for their programs, it's simply impossible to meet basic human needs while completing a degree at USU. Without any central sup-

port, including a rate minimum enforced by the School of Graduate Studies, a Graduate Studies Bill of Rights and/ or union, and an evaluation of policies such as 'fees to tuition' or differential tuition waivers, we cannot expect to see any increase in graduate recruitment, enrollment, or retention.

Without these graduate students, increasing our undergraduate enrollment also becomes unfeasible. Many introductory classes are taught by graduate students, who rarely are given the training and resources needed to effectively do so. If we’re unable to recruit more graduate students by offering a livable wage, we likely shift the increased class burden of such courses to our existing graduate students, adding work without increasing compensation.

The long-term effects of this lack of graduate support are both self-harming and unethical. Fewer graduate students will mean a decrease in quality of instruction for undergraduates, which will eventually decay USU's reputation of quality, affordable education. Fewer graduate students or the resources to recruit quality graduate students will also impact our ability to draw new faculty to USU, or to retain the faculty we successfully bring to our campuses. Research faculty, especially, rely on mentorship of graduate students for both their own research productivity as well as their academic advancement in the tenure process.

Apart from the practical consequences of this issue, we simply cannot allow our university to mistreat a portion of its community. Such low assistantships are unjust and don't respect the dignity of these students as human beings. They also decrease our campus diversity, are clearly unequal, and are exclusive. Underrepresented students will not be able to accept such an offer, especially those with family responsibilities (e.g., raising children, caring for elder relatives, or supporting family with medical needs). Students within the same departments may receive vastly unequal assistantships for the same work, leading to a potential issue under equal pay law, and such financial packages favor the already-privileged students over those without family wealth, higher access to educational resources, and the knowledge to negotiate for better compensation.

In short, as it stands currently I cannot support our Strategic Plan and cannot endorse a candidate for USU President without hearing their views

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on it. I would like a candidate who thoroughly reviews the feasibility and advisability of the plan, addresses where there is a clear lack of…well, strategy, to accomplish its goals, and where the goals themselves may not be appropriate for USU. I’d like to see someone focused on ensuring that USU offers a high quality of research, teaching, and outreach in Utah for the students we have before we start looking to increase enrollment, and if/when increased enrollment is feasible, I would like to see our President roll out a clear plan to accommodate those new students with that same high quality education and respect for human dignity.

Athena Dupont is a senior program coordinator in the Office of Research. The Student Research Team believes that undergraduate research is for anybody, and they seek out students with intellectual curiosity, self-awareness, engagement and resilience to get involved in research and creative work in all disciplines.

— athena.dupont@usu.edu

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Dupont: New president should take ‘critical look’ at USU Strategic Plan

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Ortiz: Fulbright U.S. Student program workshop: Learn about grants to conduct research or English teaching abroad

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he Office of Global Engagement is sponsoring a workshop on Thursday, March 2, 2023 (details below) to introduce students to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. This program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is a prestigious scholarship program providing opportunities for U.S. citizens to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. Applications for the 2024-25 award cycle open in April.

The program offers various types of grants, including: • Study/Research Grants: These grants are available to students who wish to conduct independent research or study at a foreign university.

• English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Grants: These grants are available to U.S. citizens who wish to teach English in a foreign country.

The workshop provides information about the eligibility requirements for the program, the various types of grants available, and the application process. Participants will also receive tips on how to write a successful application and have the opportunity to ask questions about the program.

The program has a competitive application process, and applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and cross-cultural adaptability. Recipients of the Fulbright scholarship have the opportunity to gain international experience, build relationships with people from other countries, and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Workshop Thursday, March 2nd, 2:30 – 3:30 PM Distance Education Room 202 Zoom Meeting ID: 897 4050 3919 Passcode: Fulbright Shelly Ortiz is a USU Fulbright Program adviser.

— shelly.ortiz@usu.edu

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USUSA Elections Statesman Debates Executive Leadership Board debate: Feb. 22 at noon

Logan Executive Council debate: Feb. 27 at noon

Both debates will be held in the Hub, streamed to The Utah Statesman YouTube and broadcast on Aggie Radio.

Executive Leadership Board Candidates

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Logan Campus Executive Council Candidates Scholarship: $3,250/sem.

Vice President Stipend: $300/month for 8 months The duties of the Logan Vice President shall be to produce the Aggie Blue Leadership Conference designed to train student leaders in leadership skills, chair the TSC Policy Board, serve on the Logan Campus Executive Council and several other committees on the Logan campus including the Mental Health Week Committee, Space Management Committee, and University Student Fee Board.

Emily Smilanich Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Elementary Education Minor(s): Human Development & Family Studies Instagram: @emily.smilanich

• A third year student on the Logan campus who has been exposed to what students need and want to see changed.

• Experience working with financial aid representatives from the College of Education and Human Services, helping assist in taking best routes for differential tuition, scholarships, and fees within the college.

Campaign Platform: As Logan Vice President I want to advocate for creating an inclusive, accessible, and meaningful campus life and environment that reinforces what students need and want.

Goals/Plans: •Using students voice to advocate for a more inclusive and useful Student Center.

•Strengthen support for incoming transfer students who want to be involved on the Logan campus; via the Aggie Blue Conference.

Qualifications: • Make known to students the resources they have available to them on campus by • Experience on USUSA as part of the Traditions Committee that works to make student implementing a Logan campus resource guide. events that are relevant and enjoyable to the student body.

•Find ways to connect groups, clubs, teams, and organizations to enforce a united and • Experience on USUSA as part of the College of Education and Human Services Council inclusive campus. that implements initiatives to enhance the students of CEHS’s experiences.

• Help advocate for a safe environment and implement safety initiatives with the • Familiarity and experience with student government positions having worked with Disability Resource Center. other officers within USUSA.

Athletics & Campus Recreation The duties of the Athletics & Campus Recreation Executive Director include instilling school spirit, pride and loyalty among students and community members for athletics, create a positive atmosphere at sporting events, promote good attendance and sportsmanship, coordinate events with the spirit squad, support campus recreation department, work with intramural programs to increase student involvement, oversee the HURD council and support HURD president, chair the Aggie Life and Wellness Center and Legacy Field Policy Board, and work with game management and ticket office and security to facilitate student seating and game management concerns.

Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Outdoor Product Design & Development Minor(s): Instagram: @tate_b_99 Campaign Platform: I will invite everyone to find their place at USU by joining the Hurd student section and creating a home field advantage at

Scholarship: $3,250/sem.

Stipend: $300/month for 8 months

Tate Bennett

Nils Larson

each USU sporting event.

Qualifications: Goals/Plans: • 3 Years on the Hurd • My #1 goal is to make Committee: I understand the athletic events as FUN as responsibilities of the Hurd and possible. Enhance the how to make the committee student section experience as effective and organized as with better planned tailgates, possible. cheers, and events.

• 1 Year as Director of the • I want to increase collaboration Sports Committee: I worked to with other groups as we all try increase attendance at women’s to make USU a more friendly athletic events. • I’ve seen great and inclusive place.

Class Rank: Junior Major(s): English Teaching success and plan to build on it. • I want to step up the Hurd • 1 Year on Activities Committee: Committee’s leadership Minor(s): I know how to plan big events abilities: our job is not just Instagram: @nilslarson and create a fun atmosphere. to be the biggest fans, but to • Extensive connections with make people feel welcome Campaign Platform: I at USU. believe that sports are a great other groups on campus that • I want to build on my work tool to bring people together I plan to use to create more collaboration on tailgates and from the past three years and I want to use them to Hurd events. to increase attendance make USU a more inclusive • A love for the sports and at women’s athletics and place where everyone can people here at USU enhance the student section find belonging. atmosphere at ALL sports.

center to teach international students Qualifications: about the uniquely American experience • Third Year Hurd of college athletics and Committee Member to encourage greater • Current Hurd Committee diversity within the Hurd Deputy Director of Committee applicant pool.

Freshman Outreach •Strengthen the Hurd •Creator and Host of Hurd Committee’s relationship Midnight Yell Tradition with the rest of USUSA by tailgating alongside Goals/Plans: other committees and • Emphasize the purpose of organizations. the Hurd as a campus-wide • Advocate on behalf of organization that provides Division 1 athletes and a place of belonging for club sport athletes for every student. team-specific needs.

• Work with student athletes to determine the environment each team wants at their home games.

•Work with the inclusion

The duties of the Diverstiy and Organization Executive Director including being responsible for the USUSA Clubs & Organizations, be a voting member of USUSA Executive Council, serve as a liaison between diverse student groups and executive council and administration, represent disabled students, represent students with diverse gender identities, represent international and multicultural students, represent religiously diverse student, and create programming events to enrich the cultural experience at USU.

Scholarship: $3,250/sem.

Stipend: $300/month for 8 months

Amaya Baca Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Social Media Journalism Minor(s): Instagram: @amayabaca

Qualifications: • HURD Committee Member (2022-Present) • Student Alumni Association (2022-Present) • Woman of color

• Expand a diversity council to greater fulfill initiatives and unify all students.

• Partner with the various colleges on campus to connect underrepresented students with role models in their chosen career paths.

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Diversity & Organizations

Goals/Plans: Campaign Platform: • Increase collaboration between USUSA clubs and Continue celebrating diversity organizations to foster a culture of representation and at Utah State while increasing inclusion at all student events. unity, multicultural and •Establish awareness campaigns to promote celebrations inclusive education, and awareness on campus. for holidays of underrepresented and diverse cultures.

Alex Garces Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Global Communications Minor(s): Micro-Enterprise Consulting Instagram: @alex.garcess

Qualifications: • President and Co-Founder of the Utah State University Consulting Association • Student Orientation and Transition Services Peer Mentor • Logan VP Task Force Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Member • Student Alumni Association Student Giving Committee Member

Campaign Platform: I will celebrate the uniqueness of USU, work to improve communication Goals/Plans: on issues of discrimination, and • Streamline communication with students to enhance a provide training for students and faculty leaders to create a community-based-Aggie-family and improve via feedback more equitable community. from leaders of campus organizations

• Continue to make Dr. Irungu (VP of DEI) a more accessible person, so students can share their concerns personally by hosting events and town halls.

• Provide training for student and faculty leaders to increase knowledge of how to handle discrimination, be more inclusive, and increase awareness of biases • Increase club outreach to every corner of the University by utilizing the MyUSU Clubs and Organizations resources this will ensure that all students find a sense of belonging on campus • Celebrate the unique culture that makes up Utah State University and show what really makes us all Aggies.

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Executive Leadership Senate & Board Elections Hal Magnuson

Class Rank: Junior Major(s): ADVS: Emphasis in Bio Veterinary Science Minor(s): Instagram: @halmagnuson

increasing awareness of DEI practices, facilitate crucial conversations and increase engagement for all students, focusing on intersectionality.

Qualifications: • President of the Black Student Union Campaign Platform: To • USUSA Diversity Director promote an inclusive environment • President of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc. on campus by increasing • Student Lead for USU’s Student Inclusive Committee visibility of student organizations, • Member of USU’s Emancipation Day Celebration Planning

Committee

Voting open from February 22nd - 23rd, 2023

Senate & Region Elections

Voting open from Feb

Goals/Plans: • Facilitate USUSA and Inclusion Center Relations • Increase Visibility for Student Organizations on Campus • Increase student-athlete involvement on campus • Implement workshops for USUSA officers surrounding DEI topics

Voting open from February 27th - 28th, 2023

Elections

Voting open from Feb

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Student Events The duties of the Student Events Executive Director include enhancing the quality of student life by planning and implementing student activities, improve existing programs and initiate new programs to serve a diverse group of students, be a voting member of USUSA Executive Council, oversee the Traditions, Activities and Series Committees, appoint the Committee director positions with recommendations from the president and Student Events advisor, and chair the programming board.

Scholarship: $3,250/sem.

Stipend: $300/month for 8 months

Avery Barton

Class Rank: Junior Welcome back Week; Thank you Week; Snacktivities; maintain a more unified environment.

Major(s): Human Development Event Marketing • Allow for students voices to be heard, and plan events & Family Studies • Hurd Director of Operations 2022-2023: Tailgates; based on what they want to see through conducting Minor(s): Psychology Campout on the Quad; Watch Parties; Snacktivities; campus wide surveys and polls before the start of each Instagram: @avery.barton Service Projects; Hurd Committe Organization semester.

• USUSA Activities Committee Member 2022-2023: Events • Create opportunities for students to become leaders, and Campaign Platform: I Planned: The Howl; Mardi Gras; Movie on Old Main; connect with the University through USUSA, by allowing promise to provide events that Snacktivities; Promote all USUSA events more volunteer options, and growing committees to give foster unity, and allow space • Hurd Committee Member 2021-2023: Tailgates; Student more students opportunities to be involved. for students to form lasting section organization/promotion ; Helped students/ • Take what we have and run! Continue the momentum connections, that will help them community get involved in athletics from events this year, and work with committees to find a sense of belonging here at Utah State!

• I love people, student events, and I am passionate about discover new areas to grow. e helping students find their place at USU! • Make enhancing student life my main focus, by helping f Qualifications: students make connections, to help them know, and feel • Blue Crew Committee Member 2021-2022: Weeks Goals/Plans: that they belong here at Utah State! of Welcome; Carnival on the Quad; Day on the Quad; • Provide events that reach ALL students, to foster and

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Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the CASS Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the Agriculture Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Ag Week.

Ryan Bake

Class Rank: Senior Qualifications: Goals/Plans: Major(s): Agricultural • I served as a CAAS Ambassador for the 22-23 school year, •Increase support from the college for sponsored clubs that Science, Applied Economics and am familiar with the needs of students in the college, will aid in more professional development opportunities (Emphasis of Law & Policy) and how programs should run smoothly. for student members.

Minor(s): • My experience serving as President of the YF&R Club on • Raise awareness for CAAS Scholarship opportunities and Instagram: @ryan_bake campus and other leadership roles will allow me to work increase access for all students to apply. efficiently with the Leadership Council to meet students • Support the development of a CAAS sponsored career Campaign Platform: needs. fair for all students enrolled in the college to meet with Build a more unified student • My involvement in student clubs/activities coupled potential employers in their perspective fields. body within CAAS through with connections in the professional industry help me embracing diversity of ideas, backgrounds, and cultures understand student needs across the college and assist in for a greater learning experience. bringing more professional opportunities to students.

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CAAS Senator

Jaxson McPherson Class Rank: Senior Major(s): Animal Science Minor(s): Instagram:

Qualifications: • I am passionate about agriculture and the roll it plays here at Utah State University. Driven by my love for agriculture I am a member of the CAAS council.

• As Peer Advisor for the Animal Science and Agricultural Campaign Platform: Economics majors here at Utah State University I ensure As CAAS Senator, I intend each student I advise is heard and understood. to execute all of the • I served as an officer for the Animal Science Club here responsibilities of the office at Utah State University where I acquired the ability to to the best of my ability and organize and execute large events. be a true representative for the College of Agriculture.

Goals/Plans: • If elected CAAS Senator, I would offer a wider range of opportunities for students to become involved with the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.

• If elected CAAS Senator, I would reinstate Dairy and Livestock evaluation teams to represent Utah State as Utah’s land-grant university.

• If elected CAAS Senator, I would create an environment where students are heard and accepted for who they are as a person.

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Carlie Peterson

Executive Leadership Senate & Board Elections Class Rank: Sophomore Major(s): Agricultural Education Minor(s): Animal Science Instagram:

Qualifications: • I am a CAAS Ambassador so I have been involved in and worked with our current senator doing things that I will do as senator.

•I have been a leader on many teams/groups, including Campaign Platform: I the Dean’s Leadership Council, throughout my life so I want to expand networking will be able to be a good leader. opportunities for students • I am responsible. I am always on time and make sure I and clubs, and be a voice for get things done that I need to. students, making sure everyone is heard.

•I have integrity and always follow through on promises

and respect everyone.

•I am an office assistant in the College of Ag and am a good communicator. In addition, I knowopen the workings of Feb Voting from the college and can get things done.

Goals/Plans: •Have more activities throughout the year.

•Make sure everyone of our CAAS students has a voice and feels heard.

•Expand networking opportunities for students and clubs.

Voting open from February 22nd - 23rd, 2023

Senate & Region Elections

Voting open from February 27th - 28th, 2023

Elections

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Engineering Senator

Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the Engineering Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the College of Engineering, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the E-Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Engineering Week.

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Class Rank: Junior and what being a Senator entails. becoming involved within the college outside of the Major(s): Civil • My current position has allowed me to work closely with classroom.

Engineering the Dean of the college as well the department heads on • I would like to further assist clubs in being successful Minor(s): Political Science various issues such as curriculum and student activities. through competition opportunities, student recruitment, Instagram: @ • I have not been limited to knowing peers just within my club trainings, website development, funding options, and isabellesantini_ major, but I have been able to work with people across all college support. engineering platforms within the college.

• I would like to provide more substantial food for Campaign Platform: • I have been working with student clubs this year in students within the Engineering Building and give more I want to help students recovering from the pandemic and furthering success by food options for long study days other than vending gain valuable educational assisting in the creation of the new clubs websites and machines. experiences outside classrooms through hands-on club trainings.

• Help students access resources needed to be successful experience and project/club connections. Along with • I am currently working in a job that requires large scale and engage with what is offered such as the college’s Let’s s assisting students to be in control of their own education. planning, scheduling, and communication which are skills Talk, the math resource center, the writing center, and that will help me to be successful in this position. tutoring center.

Qualifications: • I want to create more open communication within the •I am currently serving as the Engineering Council Goals/Plans: college for students needs and grievances to be addressed.

President which allows me to work closely with the • I want to help students in connecting with clubs and • I want students to feel heard in what they say and need. current Senator and understand all the responsibilities project opportunities. I want to assist students in further

Natural Resources Senator

Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the Natural Resources senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the Natural Resources Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a yearend report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Natural Resources Week.

Nate Omer

Executive Board Ele

Executive Leadership Senate & Board Elections Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems Minor(s): Soil Sciences Instagram: @nate.omer Campaign Platform: I will be an advocate for students of QCNR and the

values of environmental care upon which the college is based.

Qualifications: • Current President of the QCNR Student Council

Prompt students to shape their own education experience by becoming active participants in their college, extracurricular programs, and by becoming advocates for Voting open from Feb the changes they want to see.

Goals/Plans: • Increase the efforts of USU to decrease the University’s environmental footprint.

• Address issues of diversity and inclusion within QCNR.

Voting open from February 22nd - 23rd, 2023

Senate & Region Elections

Voting open from February 27th - 28th, 2023

Elections

Voting open from Feb

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Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the Humanities and Social Sciences Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the CHaSS Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement CHaSS Week.

Noelani Hadfield Class Rank: Sophomore Major(s): English with a Creative Writing Emphasis, Computer Science Minor(s): Instagram: @anihadfield

Qualifications: • I have served on CHaSS Council for two years running and currently serve as the Media and Marketing Director.

This has allowed me firsthand insight into the college’s needs.

• I am an active member in Alpha Chi Omega and have served on its Chapter Relations and Standards Board.

Campaign Platform: My • I served on the Student Sustainability Grant Committee goal as senator would be to and will approach the position of Senator with a focus on unify CHaSS from a place of student-driven sustainability. diversity, considering every • I am a Writing Fellow and have the chance to work with student’s unique needs and goals. professors throughout CHaSS and its many departments.

• I am a member of the Honors Program and understand the importance of academic rigor.

Goals/Plans: • Work with organizations and individuals such as the Career Design Center, Alumni, Faculty, and Academic Advisors to help CHaSS students reach their career goals and have greater job placement.

• Continue to push Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives by connecting with clubs and organizations within CHaSS and throughout USUSA. • Foster a greater sense of community within CHaSS departments to create a long-term network between students and faculty within specialties.

• Focus on creating quality events that bring value to the experience of a CHaSS student and their unique objectives.

Colin Hastings Class Rank: Freshman Major(s): Political Science Qualifications: Minor(s): • College of Humanities and Social Sciences Council Instagram: @ Member colinhastings0407 • Student Fee Board Member • Interfraternity Council Vice President of Events Campaign Platform: • Student Alumni Association Member My goal as CHaSS Senator • Philanthropy Week Chairman for Sigma Phi Epsilon would be to advocate for all students, making sure their Goals/Plans: voice is the loudest and • Revitalize CHaSS clubs and organizations through monthly Club President meetings, redoing and efficinetizing the club application process, and promoting

e Leadership ections most important at USU.

Class Rank: Junior bruary 22nd - 23rd, Major(s): 2023 Economics & Political Science Minor(s): Instagram:

Noah Jensen aid in the management of the University.

Qualifications: • I served as President of the USU International Student Council.

• I served as Finance Vice President of the USU Campaign Platform: I International Student Council. want to represent the will • I serve as an Economics student research fellow for the and voice of the students of Center for Growth and Opportunity.

Utah State University, and • I am a Huntsman Scholar.

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• CHaSS organizations through events.

• Fight for disability accessibility through out campus through reaching out to disability groups and highlighting issues unseen by rest of student body.

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by working with organizations such as SAAVI, DEI, QSA, and BSU. •Shift CHaSS Events from mainly social events, to events that promote academic and professional development, such as career fairs, networking events, and alumni outreach.

• Give students the ability to have more voice and insight in Student Government through published newsletters, Officer instagram accounts, and student body outreach.

Goals/Plans: • I hope to use my leadership experience gained serving on the International Student Council to represent the will of the students of USU. • I hope to serve as an effective student body leader, and help conduct university business for the benefit of the students.

• I hope to learn more about the university and its students, and use this knowledge for their benefit.

Ty Smith

Class Rank: Sophomore involvement, and events. Promote on campus resources Major(s): Communication for CHaSS students to encourage academic/professional Studies/Broadcast growth. Develop a strong focus on external mentorship.

Journalism Minor(s): Qualifications: Instagram: @tsmith.fm • USU Student Media (2020-current) now part of the Bluelight Videography team.

Campaign Platform: • Student Alumni Association (2022-23) Build a CHaSS community • Traditions Committee (2020-21) through club creation,

Goals/Plans: • Build a CHaSS community through the means of club creation, involvement, and events.

• Promote on campus resources for CHaSS students to encourage academic and professional growth.

• Develop a strong career focus through external mentorship.

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Science Senator

Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the Science Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the College of Science, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the Science Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Science Week.

Evan Anderson Class Rank: Senior Major(s): Computer Science Minor(s): Multimedia Development, Web Development Instagram: @evanmand Campaign Platform: I will work to lower your tuition by cutting unnecessary spending and lowering

outrageous student government stipends. I will revamp the Science Peer Mentorship Program and promote undergraduate research opportunities.

Qualifications: • Online Course Administrative Assistant at the USU Crop Physiology Laboratory • USU Get Away Special 2021 Summer Fellow • Active Member of USU Esports Club Leadership • Former Fine Arts Center Building Representative • Former Pocatello-Iwamizawa Sister City Exchange Delegate

Goals/Plans: • Lower stipend amount for student government members • Secure fair share of funding for the College of Science • Replace all required textbooks with e-book alternatives • Increase awareness of research opportunities for undergraduate students • Promote an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students

Mason Francis Class Rank: Senior Major(s): Computer Science Minor(s): Spanish Instagram: @ masoncfrancis & @ mason4senator.usu

senator before, at Southern Utah University in the Goals/Plans: 2021-22 academic year, and know how to work with • I will work for equity in pay for student workers, administration at Utah State. especially in the College of Science. Students need to be • I have a passion for serving people, especially students. I paid a living wage. love seeing the difference I can make in students’ lives as I • Students will know they have representation. Right now work to help them have their needs met. students likely don’t know who their senator is. I will • I’m very involved. In my academic career I’ve been a part reach out to students to let them know I’m here to help. of 14 student organizations and have held 10 student • I will work to combat discrimination against women and Campaign Platform: leadership positions. I love working others who have minorities in STEM. I will work to understand their points of Students are important. shared passions. view and challenges, and will launch initiatives to serve them.

I will work with university leaders to create a better • I listen to you. The biggest student concerns I’ve ever • I will work to ensure equal access for students with environment for students by focusing on student pay, worked on have come to me from other students. I make a disabilities on a university level. USU has areas where it promoting women/minorities in STEM, and students with serious point of understanding others’ points of view. needs to improve, and I will advocate for these students. disabilities.

• I know how to get things done at a university. My • I will ensure representation of every department. I extensive experience has given me lots of insight into how will select male and female representatives from each Qualifications: to navigate the ‘system’ when helping students. department, and we will plan to meet with the dean of • I’m an experienced student leader. I’ve been a the college monthly.

Executive Leadersh Board Elections

Joe Halling 22nd - 23rd, 2023 Voting open from February Class Rank: Senior member of College of Science Council.

• Increase funding to learning labs through reallocation and Major(s): Biochemistry • Floor Manager for College of Science’s monthly Science reorganization of budget, donations from outside sources, Minor(s): Biology, Unwrapped. and other pathways.

Psychology, & German • UTF for Organic Chemistry, TA for OChem Lab, & Tutor for • Increase student research opportunities through Instagram: @ScienceJoe23 Human Anatomy advertisement of current research opportunities, reaching out • President of Chemistry and Biochemistry Undergraduate to professors and researchers, research symposiums, and by Campaign Platform: I Student Association. Member of Cadavor Lab Tour Club other means. will represent the College of • Lab manager and research assistant in research lab.

• More marketing about current undergrad research that is Science and all departments. being held. For example, more articles being presented, more I will be a liason between posters hung, etc. students and administration and will aim to support student’s Goals/Plans: • Increase public outreach with use of Ambassadors, Science mental, physical, and academic well-being.

• Increase student involvement through more advertisement Council, clubs and activities. of clubs, activities, and other opportunities. Increase access to Qualifications: tutoring and other means of help and aid to underclassmen • College of Science Ambassador for 2 full acedemic years & a AS WELL as upperclassmen.

Senate & Region Elections

Voting open from February 27th - 28th, 2023

Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the Science Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the College of Science, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the Science Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Science Week.

Spencer Potter Class Rank: Sophomore growth opportunities for everyone in it.

Major(s): Computer Science Minor(s): Qualifications: Instagram: @Spencer_ • On the Programming committee of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Potter99 • Attended Utah State’s FSL Leadership Weekend • University employee for 2 years Campaign Platform: I • Computer Science Major will be a voice for all of the students in the College of Goals/Plans: Science and create more • Fight for more funding to go towards the science clubs and

organizations on campus.

• Establish a location on campus where students from the College of Science can go to network, study and attend events.

• Make research opportunities more available and relevant to students by connecting undergraduates to professors and peer mentors.

• Advocate for, and quickly address the needs of the college by actively seeking out ways to improve

Jaxton Winder Class Rank: Graduate Qualifications: Goals/Plans: Major(s): Computer Science • I have been the College of Science Council’s Vice • Connect students with opportunities for involvement in (researching Computing President of Student Advocacy for the past 2 years, the College of Science, whether it be research, student Education); Undergrad advocating for student interests on the College of Science employment, service, peer mentorship, or fun events that in Computer Science, Council. bring together College of Science students.

Mathematics: Computational • I have been an educator in the College of Science for the • Continue the work in addressing student employee pay Emphasis past 5 years, helping and teaching students and my peers, inequality within the College of Science and increase pay Minor(s): teaching and tutoring Math and Computer Science. transparency for all student employee positions.

Instagram: @jaxton4science • I am a member of the Government Relations Council, • Advocate for all students of the College of Science and & @jaxtonw advocating for students, encouraging student political formalize the Science Council VP of Student Advocacy position, engagement, and lobbying for student interests at the Utah working with USU’s VP of Student Advocacy to do so.

Campaign Platform: I will connect students with State Legislature.

• Listen to the students of the College of Science about what opportunities for involvement in the College of Science, • I am involved in student research and club leadership as issues are important to them and adjust my platform and address student employee pay inequality, advocate for all the president of the Software Development Workshop and in goals as necessary to meet these needs. students, and listen to College of Science students’ desires. leadership for USU’s Association of Computing Machinery club. • Maintain accessible routes of communication from the • I have a strong desire to help people, and consider helping students to the College of Science Senator, ensuring students others to be one of my purposes in life. are aware of the many ways to contact me.

CCA Senator

Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the Arts Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the Caine College of the Arts, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the Art Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Art Week.

Fran Simpson Class Rank: Sophomore Major(s): Graphic Design Minor(s): Instagram: @ francesmsimpson

Qualifications: Goals/Plans: • I am passionate about art, design, performance, and • I plan to create a stronger social media presence and music. I have worked as a graphic designer in advertising/ boost printed advertising for arts college events campusmarketing for several years, making promotion and wide, thus involving students outside of the arts school. advertising among my strong suits.

• I hope to work towards resolving issues and concerns • I have been involved in extensive event planning, students may have, and make sure each student’s voice is Campaign Platform: As interpersonal management, and pride myself on a strong heard and questions are addressed.

Arts Senator, I will work to attention to detail.

• I plan to foster a spirit of unity and collaboration among promote greater student • I currently am employed with Bluelight Student Media arts students; including musicians, artists, designers, and awareness of the college and as a videographer and content creator. As such, I film, edit, educators. its events/performances, help to resolve student issues produce, and manage deadlines associated with video • Promote stronger utilization of the student music and and concerns, and build more unity college-wide. projects. theatre fee to grow attendance and support of the arts • I am a lover of performance and musical theatre, and school’s performing arts and musicians. look forward to being a life-long patron of the arts.

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Graduate Studies Senator The duty of the Graduate Studies Senator is to be a liaison between the school of Graduate Studies, and USUSA Academic Senate, oversee the Director of Graduate Studies, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, USUSA Executive Council and University Student Fee Board, and chair the Student Health Advisory Council.

Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

Sarah Pope Class Rank: Graduate Major(s): PhD Cognitive Psychology Minor(s): Instagram: @sarahnpope Campaign Platform: I am running for re-election to continue advocating for equitable compensation

for graduate students. Along with this main goal, I will continue planning events specifically for graduate students.

Goals/Plans: • Create a minimum graduate student assistantship stipend level to ensure graduate students are being compensated in an equitable and appropriate manner.

Qualifications: • Increase graduate student participation in events through • As the incumbent for this position I have the skills and careful consideration with the type of events graduate experience necessary to effectively work towards my goals. students are interested in.

• As a passionate person, I will not back down from the • Work with the global engagements office to increase difficult problems that many graduate students face. international student support and to create/improve trainings for successful completion of their program.

Education Senator

Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the Education Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the Education Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Education Week.

Chloe Richmond

Class Rank: Sophomore Major(s): Kinesiology Minor(s): Instagram: @chlo.raee

to human services and unify our college through events Qualifications: • Student Fee Board • Operation Smiles Club • 3+ Years of Medical Professional Experience passionate about impact of CEHS students

Campaign Platform: I will give students a chance to participate in formal job shadowing opportunities, Goals/Plans: create a scholarship specific • Create a formal job shadowing program to connect

Business Senator

students with professionals & learn about their desired career field • Develop an endowed scholarship for CEHS students preparing for graduate programs in human services • Promote and create resources to support students in challenging courses and programs • Unify the education and human services students through shared events

Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the Business Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the Business Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Business Week.

Nicholas Anderson Class Rank: Senior Major(s): Information Systems Minor(s): Instagram: Campaign Platform: As your student senator, I will pledge my unwavering support for the unique and valuable interests of Huntsman students. Rather than

providing empty words, I will demonstrate this through action.

Qualifications: • Student Senator at Boise State University ASBSU Government Relations Committee Member • Job Coach Goals/Plans: • Advocate for an increased use of ebooks as opposed to expensive, outdated traditional textbooks.

• Continue and improve student outreach and support in the School of Business. Ensure Huntsman students are given the tools needed to succeed.

• Advocate for increased transparency when it comes to where and how student fees are spent.

• Support mental health on campus by advocating for shorter wait times for student psychological services.

• Ensure every single student is valued and included in accordance with the USUSA Inclusion Statement.

Scholarship:

$3,050/sem.

The duties of the Business Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the Business Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Business Week.

Matt Richey Class Rank: Sophomore Major(s): Economics Qualifications: Minor(s): Aerospace • I’ve been involved with USUSA this past year as the Studies Assistant to the Vice President of the Logan Campus.

Instagram: @mdrichey01 • I’ve been involved in several leadership roles in the university including: captain of the chess team, National Campaign Platform: The • Parliamentarian for the Arnold Air Society, and elected primary focus of my time as leadership in Sigma Phi Epsilon. business senator will be to • My leadership in other organizations has been aid students who wish to be academically and organizationally focused, preparing me more involved, but are unsure how to get more involved. for the responsibilities of the Business Senator.

• I love Utah State. I want nothing more than to make this campus a better place for everyone who spends time here.

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Business Senator

Goals/Plans: • Increase the attendance at events like Business Week, Focused Fridays, and other forums.

• Provide clubs with more visibilty and a greater ability to reach interested students.

• Take the mentorship program to the next level - expand it to include all incoming freshman and transfer students while using a broader network of students as mentors.

Tonmoy Roy Class Rank: Graduate Major(s): Master of Management Information Systems (MMIS) Minor(s): Social Media: LinkedIn

relate to the experiences and perspectives of others.

• My aim is to facilitate Graduate Research and Creative • Collaborative: I would love to work effectively with a diverse Opportunities (GRCO) for business school projects and group of people to achieve common goals. research and help students get grants for equipment, supplies, • Responsible: I have a sense of responsibility to represent the and project-related travel. interests of the USU student body and work to address their • Ensure that the voices and opinions of business school concerns. students are heard and incorporated into decisions that • Respectful: I treat others with respect and promote a impact them. welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and • Increase the visibility, and reputation of the school and students of the university. welcome more international students with scholarship • Integrity: I have strong ethical and moral principles and a opportunities commitment to transparency and accountability.

• My aim is to create a more diverse and inclusive campus community, where all students feel valued and supported.

Goals/Plans: • My aim is to uplift student activities, scholarships, and wage equality issues, and ensure a voice in addressing the practical needs and wants of USU students.

Executive Leadersh Board Elections Campaign Platform: I am running to provide a voice for the students, bring a student-centered approach and bridge the gap between administration and students, and ensure their needs and concerns are addressed effectively.

Qualifications: • Empathy: Willing to serve others, I can understand and

Bryce Von Niederhausern Voting open from February 22nd - 23rd, 2023 Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Marketing Minor(s): Instagram: @brycenieder

creation of a Huntsman wide survey campaign, and speaks to • Improve involvement and job placement. Expand the 100+ students weekly.

Huntsman Peer Mentorship Program, including both • Mentor - Huntsman Peer Mentorship Program: Develops the freshman and sophomores. Additionally, create a Career program with Business Council for current and future success, Mentorship Program for juniors and seniors connecting acts as a mentor to mentees giving academic, career, and alumni and students social advice.

• Create a more fun and inviting Huntsman. Provide monthly • Huntsman Marketing Association: Works in a team while Huntsman Bonding activities where all are welcome and the delivering marketing plans to real world companies. purpose is to meet peers and engage in exciting activities.

• 3 Marketing Internships: At these internships I worked in • Provide Huntsman students with preferred jobs. Distribute teams of up to 20, presented in meetings, made social media student surveys regarding companies and fields they desire to campaigns, and planned events / tradeshows. work within. Coordinate with Huntsman Corporate Relations, bringing these requests to the Career Expo.

Goals/Plans: • Increase women involvement and diversity. Business • Bridge the communication gap between students and faculty. Council will work to co-brand events with underrepresented • Create a student advocacy council, appointing five students clubs such as Women in Tech and Women in Finance, thus from each major to meet with the department heads monthly. increasing attendance and engagement.

Senate & Region Elections Campaign Platform: By meeting with university undergraduates and faculty, I have developed a platform that will create a more unified student body. A Huntsman that advances inclusion, involvement, job placement, and fun.

Qualifications: • Business Council: Works directly with the current business senator, plans and creates university events, assists in the

Voting open from February 27th - 28th, 2023

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Statewide Campus Executive Council Candidates The role of the Statewide Campus Student Association is to enhance the quality of Statewide Campus student life through a focus on academics and activities. The Statewide Campuses Executive Council will address student concerns, advance public relations, and serve student clubs, organizations, and cultural events. These goals will be accomplished via legislation and student representation.

Blanding VP

Scholarship: $2,000/sem.

Riana James

Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Integrated Studies Minor(s): Instagram: @riana_ james12

freshmen to USU; Participated in student panels to help knowledge that I have obtained with those conferences it answer some of the questions students had about USU and will help me be a better leader for the students. student life; Week of Welcome: Helped plan and organize events for the first week of both fall/spring semesters.

Goals/Plans: These events helped students feel more welcome at USU • Ensure that every student’s voice is heard. I want to Blanding, and these events help them find their sense of continue to advocate for you, because I love USU and I belonging; Halloween carnival/trunk or treat; Canyon Clean care for YOU! Campaign Platform: An Up: Planned and organized this event to help students • I will do my best to make sure that all students, on and attribute of a EVP is someone make a difference on campus with cleaning up our local off campus, are involved with USU Blanding. By doing so, who you are comfortable to canyon; Maintain Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC): • I will strategize a plan with USUSA to make events more come talk to about anything. I want to be that person for Restocked the SNAC pantry, kept it clean and organized for inclusive. you. I will work hard every day to help make a difference students to use throughout the week.

• I will work harder to make students from our extension on the USU Blanding campus.

• I have been a student for three years, and within those sites ‘college lives’ more enjoyable by planning events for three years I have been an in person and online student. those sites.

Qualifications: So, I know the struggles that some students face, and • Connecting students will improve academic support, I • USUSA Blanding Service Representative 2022-2023 with that I want to help make their college lives better will work with our academic support team and strategize • USUSA Activities Committee Member; Connection: • I have been a part of many leadership conferences that a plan where students can connect amongst each other to participated in the Luminary Event that welcomes incoming have taught me many ways to be a good leader. With the increase academic support.

Faith Toglena Class Rank: Freshman order for students to reach their goals.

Major(s): General Technology Minor(s): Qualifications: Instagram: • Served as Campus Recreation Representative at Utah State University-Eastern Blanding from 2022-2023 which Campaign Platform: As has helped me establish planning events, communication Blanding Vice President, I with others, and budgeting events. hope to create a voice and • Student at Utah State University-Eastern Blanding for inclusivness for all students two semesters and staff. I hope to create a • Leadership Skills wonderful college campus experience and for students • I am willing to listen and create a change for the better to feel a sense of belonging. I plan on showcasing the Organizations objective of being a True Aggie at Utah State University in

Brigham City VP Class Rank: Junior Major(s): History Minor(s): Criminal Justice Instagram: @em_daves Campaign Platform: I want to increase awareness of activities, events, resources, and opportunities for Brigham City, Kaysville, and Tremonton students.

Goals/Plans: • I hope to use my leadership skills to create a fun experience for students and staff in order for all to succeed at Utah State University and into their future.

• I hope to be a voice in lives in order for members to feel welcomed and belonged • Promote campus and community activities to become more involved to gain the ultimate experience • Make known the resources that are available to students • I hope to be a leader and a positive representative for our campus

Scholarship: $2,000/sem.

Emily Davies

Qualifications: • I have always been a statewide campus student and I know the advantages and challenges that come with that experience.

• I am currently a Utah State University Student Association Representative for the Brigham City Campus.

• I am currently the Peer Outreach Specialist for the Brigham City, Tremonton, and Kaysville region and I am working to increase student success in our region.

• I have done entirely online and in-person semesters at USU. I understand the different needs and wants between those contending student experiences.

Goals/Plans: • I want to spread awareness of the academic, wellness, and student government resources available to new and returning statewide students in our region.

• I want to increase student participation in USUSA events.

• I want to insure transparency of student body fees for our region. Students should know where their student fees go and how they can see a return on that money.

• I want to make sure our student government events target our online and in person students to make sure that all types of students at our campuses can participate.

Eastern VP

students of USU Eastern. They will oversee the Chief of Staff and Student Advocate and serve as a voting member of the Statewide Campuses Executive Council.

Myra Beecher Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Human Development & Family Studies Minor(s): Instagram: @myra.lo Campaign Platform: What I love about USU Eastern? YOU! My goals and plans for the year 23-24 revolve around you. I am here to serve you! Vote

Moab VP Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Nursing Minor(s): Instagram: @Sydney.

Roberta

Myra for Eastern VP. Qualifications: • 22-23 USUSA Eastern Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Outward Mindset Leadership Training by The Arbinger Institute • Mormon Women of Ethical Government Internship in 2022 Goals/Plans: • Plan to provide transparency to students of USU

Scholarship: $2,000/sem.

Sydney Smith community. A place where aggies support aggies, and education is always family friendly.

Qualifications: • Practical nurse class delegate for nursing program in Moab, August 2022- Current Campaign Platform: • Resident Assistant for traditional and international We have new walls and students, August 2019-December 2019, August floors, its time to build what 2021-December 2021 the Aggie’s are known for, • Resident Hall Association for Central Campus in Logan,

Southwest VP

Eastern about things voted for while in office.

• Use Legacy fund and work with the counseling office here at USU Eastern to provide students with self-help tools such as; happy lights, emdr tools, and self-help booklets.

• Work with the Eagle newspaper/podcast to highlight diverse students on campus.

•Encourage the USUSA across the state to have diverse events for all students across the state of Utah.

• Connect USU Eastern students and the community through service opportunities.

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Scholarship: $2,237.50/sem.

Stipend: $500/month Eastern Service Region Vice President is an elected position that works closely with campus administration, other statewide campuses and outside entities for the for 12 months

2018-2019 Goals/Plans: • Create a community that facilitates networking by have a gathering every month and have a passive program each month as well.

• Have resources about scholarship opportunities easily accessible in common areas.

Executive Board Ele

Scholarship: $2,000/sem.

Executive Leadership Senate & Board Elections Kinzey Greenhalgh

Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Psychology Minor(s): Instagram:

each student, we deserve to have that connection and feel Goals/Plans: Voting open from Feb accepted.

• I would like to see more connection-fostering activities exist between the Southwest students, whether it be Qualifications: through virtual games, or I go visit for some in-person • I was a Student Mentor at Snow College; where students visits.

Campaign Platform: I were trained in QPR to help students with some of their want to foster a stronger mental health struggles, though we weren’t therapists. connection for Southwest • I have held many leadership opportunities within The students. Despite the varying Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, usually Voting open from Feb miles between each location or specializing in the planning of activities.

Voting open from February 22nd - 23rd, 2023

Elections

Senate & Region Elections

Voting open from February 27th - 28th, 2023

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Tooele VP Class Rank: Graduate Major(s): Master of Accounting Minor(s): Instagram:

Scholarship: $2,000/sem.

Julie Andrews community service opportunities.

Qualifications: • Experience • Dedication • Willing to Listen • Friendly • Determined

Campaign Platform: I plan on being a listening ear and advocate for our students at the Tooele campus. I will Goals/Plans: continue to plan awesome activities, giveaways, and • Continue to plan activities for our students that will be

fun for them. I hope to do a variety of activities to give more opportunities.

• Continue to make sure that resources are provided to students like the Aggie trough and the textbook exchange.

• Plan community outreach opportunities for our campus to give students and staff the opportunity to serve our community.

• Be an advocate for our students for the things that are going to affect the students at our campus as well as things that will affect all USU students.

Melissa Reedy Class Rank: Senior Major(s): Elementary Education Minor(s): Instagram: Campaign Platform: My Platform as the Tooele Vice President is to ensure that all students feel safe, welcomed and heard within our statewide community.

Qualifications: our students to give back.

• I have been in multiple leadership roles across education, • Increasing the engagement of student involvement with and I am deeply passionate about helping others achieve activities and committees. their goals and celebrating their achievements.

• Listening and understanding students’ concerns and • I am a member of the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity utilizing my voice resources on campus. committee.

• Strengthening campus spirit by encouraging students to • I am the peer outreach specialist for the Tooele-Campus. take pride in our university by promoting a strong sense of • I am QPR Certified. community and belonging.

• I am the board member for the USUSA Tooele Campus. • Fostering an inclusive campus environment that values and respects diversity and promotes a healthy space for Goals/Plans: students to grow and learn.

• Increase and build upon our local community and allow

Uintah VP

Scholarship: $2,000/sem.

Meagan Saloga Class Rank: Sophomore administration, faculty, student peers, and enjoy their Major(s): Biology Composite higher education experience to its fullest potential.

Teaching Minor(s): Chemistry Qualifications: Teaching & Landscape • I am currently serving as Vernal Representative and Architecture already have experience with the duties required of Instagram: USUSA. • I have leadership experience from student government Campaign Platform: To participation in high school and in previous work roles. be supportive, inclusive • I am kind, compassionate and easy to approach. I and create opportunities for students to network with genuinely care about the well being of others.

Wasatch VP Class Rank: Senior Major(s): Human Development & Family Studies Minor(s): Instagram: @mrsjrichie Campaign Platform: Wasatch region Vice President who desires to

Goals/Plans: • I want to be very savvy with creating surveys so that I can better understand the needs and desires of our students.

• I want to create events where students can network with other peers and get to know their professors and administrators.

• Create better study spaces around the Uintah Basin campus.

• Continue to expand our outdoor meeting spaces in the Uintah Basin campus.

Scholarship: $2,000/sem.

Jenelle Richie connect with students throughout the city and create Goals/Plans: engaging opportunities for on campus and online students • A goal of mine is to connect online and in person to enjoy college life. students and help online students feel more included.

Qualifications: • I am an online student who thrives at connecting with others and making people feel comfortable.

• I have obtained a 3.5 gpa while working and motherhood so working in different conditions has been something I am accustomed to.

The USUSA Eastern Service Region Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is an elected position responsible for working with their team to create programs which recognize diversity and inclusion. They will show case available resources and support the diverse needs of the students. They will also oversee the efforts of the Bachelor/Non-Traditional/Alumni Liaison, Diversity Representative and the Clubs and Organization Representative.

Haylee Prescott Class Rank: Sophomore to see and understand what our community needs. I truly Major(s): Registered Nursing want the best for our community.

Minor(s): • I know USUE’s traditions and have the drive to continue Instagram: @Haylee. to support and improve them, as well as create new ones. prescott04 • As the daughter of a Caribbean immigrant I love to listen and learn about people of different cultures and Campaign Platform: As backgrounds. director of diversity, equity, • I love leadership and have been blessed with the and inclusion, I will make opportunity to lead and support those in my community campus a safe and inclusive in the past. place by starting community outreach programs, • I’m not afraid to admit when I’ve misunderstood educating and learning about students, and eliminating something, and I strive to make it right afterwards. inequality.

Goals/Plans: Qualifications: • I want to create a school wide culture where we can • Growing up in Price has put me in the position to be able support and love each other through understanding each

Scholarship: $2,000/sem.

Stipend: $350/month for 12 months other.

• I want to provide our campus with the opportunity to hear about the struggles and problems our fellow aggies have dealt with, to grow understanding and sympathy towards each other.

• I plan to provide opportunities on campus for students to make their voices heard and understood.

• I want to provide our students with the opportunity to connect with the community and make it their home away from home.

• Most importantly, I want to be a friend and have an open door to everyone on campus despite differences we may have.

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Eastern Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Executive Leadersh Board Elections Eastern Student Advocate

Scholarship: $1,600/sem.

The USUSA Eastern Service Region Student Advocate serves as the voice for the students and works to protect the students’ rights by Stipend: $275/month planning and executing an entire year of events to give students the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns. They will report for 8 months to the USUSA Eastern Service Region Vice President.

B. Shaun Bryner

Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Health Education & Promotion, Health Science Emphasis Minor(s): Chemistry Instagram: @b.shaun.b

remember

Qualifications: • Tutor for chemistry and biology • Teachers assistant for chemistry • Crisis Health Textline responder

Campaign Platform: Shine with Shaun, let’s make 2023-2024 a year to

Goals/Plans: • I am here to be the mouthpiece for Eastern students. I want to know what I can do to make YOUR experience

here at Eastern better.

• With the change of Utah State’s president, I will advocate for Eastern’s students and push to be more included with Utah State itself.

• As a nontraditional student myself, I want to advocate for those students who are also nontraditional and from out of state. Let’s make Eastern a welcoming place.

Voting open from February 22nd - 23rd, 2023

Senate & Region Elections Madysen Hyatt Probst

Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Elementary Music Education Minor(s): Instagram: @madysenhprobst

Campaign Platform: As Eastern Student Advocate I want to allow for each

student to know their opinion is valid and needed. You matter, don’t let anyone let you think otherwise.

Qualifications: • I have attended USUE from 2019-present with a small break in between for a church mission and was a part of EUSA back in 2020.

• I love this campus and hope to help more students have the college experience that they deserve.

Goals/Plans: • I will provide awareness to mental health and other challenges that many students face and remind them they don’t have to go through it alone.

• I want to allow for suggestions all year round for what students would like to see on campus. This would allow for students voices to be heard.

• Every student is valuable to the overall atmosphere of campus. USUE has the means to allow for everyone to feel like family, that is what I will strive for.

Voting open from February 27th - 28th, 2023

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Eastern Director of Student Events

The USUSA Eastern Service Region Director of Student Events is an elected position with the duty to oversee and work with their team to plan and execute an entire year of well-rounded activities and programming for the students, while also working with organizations on campus to achieve this goal. This position will work with the Athletics and Campus Recreation Representative to support our student athletes and provide programming for our students on campus. They will oversee the Operations Manager, Public Relations Manager as well as the Event Coordinator.

Aubree Guymon Class Rank: Junior Major(s): Elementary Education Minor(s): Instagram: @aubreegwrites1211

Qualifications: • I was the district leader at the end of my service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

• I have attended every campus activity I could.

• I was a part of the games committee when I was a Youth Camp Leader at Girl’s Camp my junior year of Campaign Platform: To high school.

Have Some Fun, I’m #1

Scholarship: $2,000/sem.

Stipend: $350/month for 12 months

Goals/Plans: • I want to hold a variety of activities and events that are meant for multiple different interests and groups of people.

Sailor Jensen Class Rank: Freshman Major(s): Undecided Minor(s): Instagram: @sailorsue_

Qualifications: manage my time efficiently and always complete my • This year I had the opportunity to be The Traditions tasks. and Events Coordinator. I am comfortable stepping into the position because of my experience this year on Goals/Plans: USUSA. • My first goal is to make sure that students feel safe.

Campaign Platform: • I have a lot of leadership experience, including student Feeling safe means you feel comfortable and accepted My platform is one of government/council, captain, and religious leader. In which is important for everyone to feel. acceptance and safety. addition, I am now captain of our women’s soccer team. • My second goal is to make sure everyone is included. I Therefore, the event • I am smart and I always put school first! I complete my want those at the events to feel welcome and seen. environment should be assignments early which allows me to have time for my • My third goal is to make the events fun! Students can inclusive! I want students to feel accepted, comfortable, other responsibilities. get overwhelmed by school, and if we have a fun, safe and safe at all the events.

• I am a busy person and that’s okay. I am able to place for us, we can lighten the load.