In Logan and the livin' is easy!

Hey AGGIES!

Its been a good while since I have caught you up on my crazy aggie life! I hope you all had an awesome break full of mischief, adventure, and of course good food! 

(Those are three things that clearly rank high in my book.)

Here are some pics from my winter break back home to show you a little insight of my life back in cold Craig, Colorado!

This is my vacation back home in a nut shell... snow and lots of snow! If anyone knows me Trigger (the dog in the left picture) and I don't get along to great but I was so happy to be home for awhile we all went snow shoeing and had a little bonding time... our relationship is still on the rocks though. Haha. The stud in the background is my little brother, Taft. He just received his acceptance letter to UTAH STATE!!!! Now I wait anxiously while he decides where he will go to school!? (fingers crossed) The picture on the bottom right is too good not to be mentioned. This is my mother when we went cross country skiing for the first time ever. Pretty good form right?? haha It was by far the funniest thing I have ever done and have now found a new hobby I can continue at Utah State.

Coming back to school came at the perfect time! I was so excited to see my roommates, friends, and even Big Blue our school mascot! Ridiculous right? It was nice to figure out my schedule the first week and then immediately get a long weekend to have some fun with my friends up at school. 

Often people head right back home to go visit family but in my case I stayed because of the distance. This can be lonely if you are left all alone, luckily I have plenty of friends that love Logan just as much as I do and made some memories with all this free time on Martin Luther King Day. 

It may be winter outside but that doesn't mean the fun has to be had inside:  

There is an outdoor ice rink that has a view of the Logan Temple that has the ability to turn any skeptic into a sap.

If your skating skills aren't up to par just yet head up the canyon and light lanterns that will float over Cache Valley. Its a site to see that's for sure.

Hopefully these things will keep ya busy till the weekend then the real adventures begin! Beaver Mountain is literally 30 minutes from campus and such a great way to practice up for those Olympics that are coming up ;) Here is a lil teaser of Chelsea J.G. and I up at Beaver for 

Martin Luther King Day!

I will be sure to post a video of our day on the slopes soon so keep a lookout!

Let me know if your long weekend topped mine, ok?

-Nikes

TIS THE SEASON... to have a really really really good time!

Its officially November but who am I kidding I didn't need to remind anyone that. Who isn't drooling already for that one day of the year where it is acceptable to not be ashamed of getting a fourth helping of mashed potatoes and stuffing. I believe the thought of Thanksgiving will put anyone in a charitable mood and when I say anyone that includes all of the AGGIES up at Utah State! 

The idea that poor college kids can make someones holiday is pretty inspiring so for today I wanted to point out some awesome events taking place in Logan that give back to people in need but as well give any Aggie a great time to make some memories!

SEQUENCE, LEG WARMERS, & HEADBANDS
don't quote me but I think we gave
Madonna a run for her money!

This week I went to 

80's skate night! This is a good time anyways but when you know half of the proceeds go to a campaign called BEARDS FOR BONNIE that raises money for Bonnie Telford, who was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer, to help pay her medical bills it makes it that much better! So in the spirit of donating to a good cause and reveling in the fact that I look great in 80's clothes my roommate and I went all out.

THE GANGS ALL HERE!

The turn out was unreal. 

After a few hard spills to the ground I got the hang of things and could skate with the best of them!

The next day I had a few bruises here and there to remind me what a good time I had and how awesome it was to make a difference! I know the weather may be cooling down but the events happening are just heating up. Here is an agenda for some events that bring in the holiday spirit that I will definitely not miss out on!

NOV 16

• RAGE FOR RELIEF
• We all love to dance right? Thats one of the benefits we have here in Logan unfortunately there are those people who have been affected greatly bu the Typhoon. Come help us while doing what we do best! 2$ at 1451 N Maint St . Logan, UT

NOV 25

• BEARDS for Bonnie
• Grab some food at Chick Fil A and mention Beards for Bonnie to donate  some of your bill to the awesome cause
• STUFF A BUS
• Now that you are stuffed hit up the food drive event starting at 7 in the stadium parking lot! The largest can food drive in Cache Valley gives you an opportunity to fill an entire bus with donations! Running around with a bunch of your friends and a map sounds more like a scavenger hunt right?

DEC 2

• THE BEARD SHOWCASE
• The main event for Beards for Bonnie. The harriest of harry students gather together and are judged on multiple categories. It is one of the funniest things I have ever seen and cannot wait for this years entrees!

I hope to run into everyone at these events before we all 24 scatter for the holidays!

CHEERS to service with a smile!

*Comment below if anyone knows of other activities that I may have left out! 

Its fall y'all!

October is always packed with fun activities or events to go to whether it be on campus or all over Cache Valley. Just in one week I feel like I have gotten my fix on all things Halloween and the spooky holiday hasn't even come yet. The mass amount of opportunities have made me come down with a bad case of F.O.M.O. This isn't your normal fall flu. F.O.M.O. is the 
F-ear 
O-f 
M-issing 
O-ut
I am never one to miss making a memory as an Aggie so the month of October is where my school and social life are top priorities and sleep takes a back seat!
I want to help you guys know when you get up to campus which things are my favorite so you make sure not to MISS OUT on my 
Top 5 places at USU in October!
1. The Canyon 

ATV rides, bonfires, a morning hike OH MY!
Anyway you enjoy it its the best way to take advantage of the unreal fall colors that surround Utah State!

2. Themed Halloween Party

Whether it be at your friends house or part of an 

organization on campus celebrating is great to meet new people.




3. Date Night!
October was made for "fall"ing in LOVE! haha I mean the date ideas are practically thrown at you so ask one of your crushes and hit up a haunted house or spooky putt putt golf course!

4. Corn Maze
Where I come from we are farmers and ranchers but I have never heard of a corn maze. It may get a little muddy but well worth getting lost with a couple of your friends!

5. THE HOWL
Yes it may be the most hyped up event that takes place on campus but there is a reason for that! Who can deny a dance party that fills the entire field house with DJ Marcus Wing and a headliner like Shiny Toy Guns?

Making my family AGGIES!

To start off today's post I want you all to get familiarized a little more about me and my predicament!

Fact:

• I am from the great state of Colorado.
• While being at USU I am currently 373 miles away from home.
• This weekend held one of the most anticipated games of Utah State's football season...playing BYU at USU!
• Both of my loving parents are BYU alumni.
• The events that were occuring had conviced my BYU family to drive all of those 373 miles to come experience the weekend as an Aggie with me!!

Now that you know the background...

 I had one goal for this weekend... to make my family fall in love with Utah State as much as I have! 

After they drove threw a blizzard and countless accidents on I-80 they had arrived! Luckfully my prayers had been answered when game time finally rolled around it was perfect fall weather! 

My brother who is a senior in high school who has been trying to figure out what University to commit to stood with me in the student section. Lets just say even as stubborn as he is you can't help but join in the Scottsman or resist the aggie spirit while being among the loudest and proudest student section in the West!

My little cousin who just turned 8 loved every time the Aggies got a first down and would throw his arms up in the air as the announcer conducted. 

This weekend my family became AGGIES!

And we're back folks!

Aggie Nation,

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my first blog post for this fall semester as a Blue Crew member! I'm Nike Cleverly, a True Aggie through and through. Its my job to keep you updated on everything great at Utah State but its my pleasure to let you know all about my wild times, crazy traditions, and funny encounters all including my Aggie family! 
This first week of school has done me in and I can openly say I am madly in love with this University, going for three years strong! (By far my longest relationship in the book.) I am so excited to be able to let you in on all of my little insights of why being up here at Utah State makes leaving this summer behind a little easier and returning back to school makes the fall that much better!

So to start off the school year right it is HOMECOMING WEEK!
I can guarantee every night this week will have its own good story. I mean take your pick:

• Twerking at the chalk dance.
• People watching at Moonlight and Music for the best hipsters. 
• Watching some of most attractive men at USU compete for the prestigious title of Mr. USU 2013.
• Coming to cheer on your favorite QB at Utah State for the Powder Puff Tournament! ...My bad I meant favorite GIRL QB. Come on guys Chuckie doesn't play powder puff, its ME!
• Dancing with the dime of your choice that made you a True Aggie at the Homecoming Dance

This makes for the perfect time to celebrate being an Aggie and there is nothing stopping me from losing my voice this weekend at the first home football game! 
The game is at six on Saturday and I expect to see all of you there with game day shirts on! 
This is the week that I wish never had to end. I hope as I keep you up to date with my life as an Aggie, I can hear from other Aggies on why they love Utah State!

Everyone cheers to Homecoming!!