Celebrating the semester at End of Year Bash
Utah State University hosted its annual End of Year Bash on April 11, giving USU students a chance to have one last party before leaving for the summer.
The sun shone as people gathered in and around the TSC and George Nelson Fieldhouse. The beginning featured free food trucks at the TSC bus loop and a bounce house festival in the Fieldhouse.
Participants at the End of Year Bash eat at food trucks parked in the TSC bus loop on April 11.
Dallin Higgins, junior in business management, was one of many students who attended.
“I love the End of Year Bash. I’ve been attending this event since my freshman year,” Dallin Higgins said. “It is probably the best event besides the Howl because it has free food — free activities — and it’s right when the weather starts warming up and it’s nice to be outside again.”
Piper Higgins, junior in the nutrition science and pre-dental programs, said she feels the event is important for everyone at USU.
“I think this event is perfect for the seniors and everyone else,” Piper Higgins said. “It helps get everyone outside and celebrate after being stuck inside for so long. It gives people a chance to wake up after winter.”
The second part of the event was a concert with two stages in the TSC Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom and Sunburst Lounge. Utah bands Sunhills, Lovingly Clad, CAYSN and The Last Wild Buffalo performed along with Aggie Voice winner Swetha Bharat.
The Last Wild Buffalo performs at the End of Year Bash in the TSC Ballroom on April 11.
Kate Peterson, senior studying journalism and video manager for Bluelight Media, said she feels the event really brings students together and showcases how USU is special.
“It’s like the grand finale of all of the events on campus, and it kind of sets Utah State apart from other college campuses in my opinion,” Peterson said. “It’s really important for students to attend events like this because it helps them build relationships, make memories and be connected with the university and each other.”
Lydia Harris, graduate student studying social work, said she feels the event gives students something to be excited about.
“I think the End of Year Bash is great because it keeps people coming back to USU and it brings in a great crowd and helps people look forward to something at the end of the semester,” Harris said.
The night ended with an Aggie Dance Party in the TSC Ballroom, a drone show on the Quad and True Aggie Night on the Block A.
Attendees watch a drone show over the Quad at the End of Year Bash on April 11.
Charlotte Stanford, sophomore studying communicative disorders, said she likes the event because everyone can have fun.
“I feel like the End of Year Bash is a good way to meet new people,” Stanford said. “It’s fun with lots of things to do and lots of ways to engage with everyone. There is something for everyone to enjoy during the event.”
Peterson said many students hope to keep being able to attend this event.
“USU should definitely keep holding the End of Year Bash every year,” Peterson said. “I know tons of people love coming to it and look forward to it at the end of a long school year.”