Bike Mob on Utah State University's Campus

By Jordan Groff

 

At the David B. Haight Alumni Center on Wednesday, hundreds of Utah State University students came together for a bike mob.

The bike mob that started at 9 p.m. was a fundraiser for The Grange Foundation. The bike mob is one of the events put on by the Student Alumni Association during A-week, a week full of events that celebrate the end of the school year.

"It was a ton of fun," said Felicia Gallegos, who attended the event. "It brought a whole bunch of people together as we rode around campus and the city. Police blocked off roads and the SAA set up an obstacle course for all of us."

According to the USU Alumni Association, A-day started as one single day where students and faculty cleaned up campus. 101 years later it has evolved into a week-long event. Kyle Neuberger has seen many of the A-week changes.

“A-week continues to hold tradition here at USU,” said Neuberger, a candidate for the SAA. “A-week provides that spirit and charisma that binds students to this school and helps them create memories that can last a life time.”

Senior students have experienced A-week for four years, and have events like the senior breakfast and senior celebration focused on them.

“The senior based activities are such a blast,” Neuberger said. “Being a senior I really feel like USU and I have progressed mutually. It feels almost like the university is giving back in appreciation.”

The money that is raised during A-week will be donated to The Grange Foundation. A-day is a great opportunity to involve students, faculty, alumni, and the community in service.

“The ending excitement of A-week and day on the quad is always a great close to the school year,” Neuberger said. “I’ll definitely be there.”