Hey Aggies, welcome back to school. My name is Jeremy Winn, and I’m the ASUSU Athletics and Campus Recreation vice president. I feel like I have the best job on campus, because I have the opportunity to be involved with everything that’s happening in Aggie Athletics and Campus Recreation. I love the Aggies, and I think it is awesome to witness the behind-the-scenes action of what it takes to put on a major sporting event. One of the biggest responsibilities I have is to help oversee HURD. It’s a great club that every Aggie sports fan needs to be a part of. I also meet regularly with the athletics department to discuss concerns, as well as new ideas from students. Student-generated ideas are powerful at this university. The giant inflatable football helmet for our football team started from an idea a student gave to me over the summer. That student was one of the first people to run through the helmet as his reward for a great idea.

With the help of my committee and ASUSU student government, we’ve put together a great week of activities for you.

The second round of the 3-point tryouts is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse. Come test your putting skills from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the International Lounge with our indoor mini-golf course. Wednesday night is full of Aggie basketball. First, the Aggie women play in the Spectrum vs. Nevada at 7 p.m. Following the game, come over to the Fieldhouse to watch the Aggie men live at 9 p.m. on a giant 40-foot screen.

Thursday at noon, we will be holding a root beer pong tournament in The Hub. Thursday night at 8, come dance the night away in the International Lounge. DJ Marcus Wing will lead the neon party all night long as we dance in our favorite sports attire. Awesome knee-high Aggie socks will be available for purchase to complete your outfit.

Friday night is Aggie night at the Sports Academy. The building is ours from 9:30 p.m. to midnight, so come bring your swimsuits and have fun. There will be free pizza and drinks for all.

Saturday night is the Blue Out for the men’s basketball game against Boise State. Wear your Aggie blue and scream loud to help the Aggies beat the Broncos. After the game is the after party, naturally. Join us at the Elite Security Building, located next to Beehive Grill, and enjoy free food, drinks and dancing until they kick us out.

Again, welcome back Aggies. It’s always great to be an Aggie, so come participate in the events this week to kick your semester off the right way.

Comments may be sent to Jeremy Winn at jeremy.winn@aggiemail.usu.edu