The Utah Statesman

Wearing denim took on a deeper meaning at Utah State University as students and locals joined the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, or AXO, in recognizing Denim Day and raising awareness about sexual assault. The sorority-led event was held at the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on April 1. By encouraging participation and providing a safe space, the sisters of AXO sought to spark conversation and increase awareness on campus.

Utah State Women's Tennis watched its four-match winning streak come to an end on Sunday, April 13, at the Sports Academy & Racquet Club, falling to Air Force, 4-2. Friends and family filled the bleachers, with children cheering on siblings and teammates from the sidelines as the Aggies battled through a difficult afternoon against one of the Mountain West Conference's top teams. Early on, the Falcons grabbed the doubles point, winning at the top two positions.

Utah State Softball showed, for a moment, exactly what it's capable of. Then, just as quickly, it showed why this season has slipped away. The Aggies erased a six-run deficit and briefly took the lead against No. 1 in the nation Texas Tech, but a disastrous sixth inning unraveled everything in a 17-7 loss in six innings Monday night at the LaRee and LeGrand Johnson Field.

Editor's note: Guest Columns and Letter to The Editors are published as submitted. Submission instructions are available at usustatesman.com. There have been some strong opinions on the topic of E-bikes, E-scooters, and hoverboards around Utah State University campus. It has been said by some that they create havoc and safety concerns among USU students while they walk to their classes.

Editors note: This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more information is made available. Utah State announced changes to the seating chart in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on Monday morning, including changes to the seats occupied by the Utah State student section, the HURD. The announcement comes after prior speculations and rumors have circulated about moving the HURD, including potentially splitting it up.

Community members gathered at the Utah Theatre to immerse themselves in the Utah State University Opera Theatre performance from April 3-11. "I was in awe at the notes they hit," said USU junior Mallory Grunander. "The talent is insane." Utah State's Opera Theatre students worked hard on their performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "The Abduction from the Seraglio" under the direction of Dallas Aksoy alongside the USU Symphony Orchestra to create a memorable experience for audience members.

Utah State Men's Tennis claimed an outright regular-season conference championship on April 11 following a 4-2 win over conference foe Boise State. After dropping the doubles point to open the match, the Aggies swept the top four singles points, dropping the fifth singles point during that time, to defeat the Broncos.

A former Logan resident is returning to her roots with a growing music project that blends Western influence with modern indie sound. Saemore, the stage name of artist Sadie Mortensen, has spent the past year building a band, releasing music and performing across Utah. Now, she and her band are preparing for an upcoming appearance at Logan City Limits, bringing her music back to the community where she got her start.