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The Aggie Feed: 10 must-follow accounts for USU newcomers
by Malory Rau
Upon arrival at Utah State University, firstyear students may arrive with goals of making new friends or becoming a True Aggie while others arrive wanting to achieve a childhood dream of a chosen degree. No matter the goal, all newcomers are faced with an overload of stressors from where to find their classes to the age-old question: Will their roommates be easy to get along with?
Whatever the reason for becoming an Aggie, being an Aggie becomes an integral part of one’s identity. We here at USU eat, sleep and breathe Aggie. In the past couple decades, we have even started to scroll Aggie. With new USU social media accounts popping up on the feed every day, here is a guide for all USU newcomers on who and what to follow on Instagram.
@usu.gaggies
The anonymous persona behind the nonUSU-affiliated meme page with the handle @usu.gaggies has dedicated their time to keeping the community members of Utah State up to date on the latest pop culture and crazes. With one scroll through their page, viewers may feel like Logan has the same energy as the streets of New York or Los Angeles. With discourse often surrounding the Logan dating scene, free-bleeding and the hottest artist right now, which according to Gaggies, seems to always be Chappell Roan, followers know one post by Gaggies on their feed is enough to turn a failed final or a bad date into something worth a laugh.
@utahstatedining
The account @utahstatedining can come in clutch when your stomach starts growling during class. Not to mention, first-year students often find themselves living on campus with a meal plan, and those who live off-campus can most definitely relate to being stuck on campus much later than planned and needing some study fuel. The account often hosts giveaways and their well-known “Free Fridays.” Following USU Dining Services can not only tell you the best spots to eat on campus, but it may help you save a few bucks.
@usuhurd
Being a part of Utah State, for many Aggies, means joining the HURD in cheering on all major USU sports teams and sometimes club teams. The best way to stay in the know about upcoming games is by following @usuhurd on Instagram — and Twitter, for the avid sports lover. With weekly updates on home games, freebies and game day dress codes, it is without question the HURD is one of the best USU Instagram accounts.
@ususaevents
New Aggies may have heard of the Howl or even Weeks of Welcome, but little do they know USU often hosts student-run events every week. From Poetry & a Beverage, more commonly known as PoBev, to High Stakes
Bingo or the annual Sweater Swap, there is always something happening on campus for students to attend. Although often promoted through snacktivities or signage on campus, the best way to find out the who, what, where and when of student events is through the Student Events Office Instagram.
@usuchicks/@usubarstool
If Gaggies isn’t your speed or you’re looking for more meme content, both @usuchicks and @usubarstool might just be the meme pages for you. As direct affiliates of the wellknown Barstool Sports, these accounts are great ways to keep up on the latest wins and losses of our Aggie teams. Not to mention, @ usuchicks has garnered lots of attention for its annual campus redhead contest done in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, as well as their Valentine’s Day bachelor competition.
@usustudentassociation
Student involvement at USU is chaired by the USU Student Association, which includes notable figures such as the student body president, club presidents, a senator from each academic college and more. The role of these student officials is to advocate for students and bridge the gap between students and the upper university administration. For those passionate about their voice being heard and student advocacy, they might be interested in following @usustudentassocation to know who runs their university and how they can get involved.
@utahstatesman
Curious about the happenings of your campus community? See construction on campus and wonder what they’re building? Pro tip: When in doubt, just assume it’s another business building until proven otherwise. Either way, The Utah Statesman most likely has the answer. As the independent student-run publication for USU, the Statesman is the student voice for all USU campuses statewide. Followers of the publication will be the first to know about breaking campus news, sports game recaps and local community events.
@aggieradio
New students will often find themselves socializing on the TSC patio or wandering the halls of the Hub, and they may pause and find themselves listening to the one and only Aggie Radio 92.3 FM. Aggie Radio is worth a follow for all music lovers on campus. For those wanting to get more involved in the local music scene, hosting a DJ show on Aggie Radio is an easy way to start building connections. Not interested in hosting a DJ show but still curious about who the latest local bands are? Followers of Aggie Radio will know the lineup for well-known events of the school year, like the Big Agg Show, and keep up with up-andcoming local artists and bands.
@bluelightmedia_usu
The third branch of USU Student Media, Bluelight Media, focuses on graphic design, video production and marketing. Their online form allows on- and off-campus organizations to request a graphic or video, which makes their Instagram full of must-see behindthe-scenes of events and creative designs produced by USU students. During USUSA elections, Bluelight posts candidate videos, so following them is a great way to inform your vote. They also have a running series with teachers reading their Rate My Professor reviews and exciting interviews with local bands and groups. Bluelight staffs the media pros, so following is sure to provide both information and entertainment.
@usu_cosas
The Christensen Office for Service and Sustainability, or COSAS, often hosts service projects and events focused on community engagement, volunteerism and nonprofit work. COSAS is a great resource for new students interested in looking for ways to give back to not only the USU community but also various communities housed in the city of Logan. COSAS also hosts Earth Week every April and may be worth a spot on the feed for those interested in learning to live more sustainably.
@ususnac
The Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, is a no-questions-asked student food pantry located on the third floor of the TSC. With opportunities for donation and volunteer hours, @usu_snac is worth a follow. In addition, for those who plan to utilize SNAC as a resource, which this writer highly encourages, dropping a follow will be beneficial to stay up to date on the pantry’s operating hours, new eats and events.
