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<description><![CDATA[<p>Three years ago, the USUSA Logan Vice President position did not exist, and even today, some students are unaware of…</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none">Three years ago, the USUSA Logan Vice President position did not exist, and even today, some students are unaware of it, let alone what the position actually does. I remember around this time last year, while campaigning for the role, some of the most common questions I was asked included, “What’s the difference between the Executive VP and the Logan VP?” or even, “Wait, so you’re running for Vice President of the City of Logan?” </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":4278190080,"335559685":25,"335559731":0,"335559737":59,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":264,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none">Now, in its third year, the role has become a key part of USUSA leadership. The Logan VP and their committee focus on </span><span data-contrast="auto">c</span><span data-contrast="none">ampus </span><span data-contrast="auto">s</span><span data-contrast="none">afety and </span><span data-contrast="auto">w</span><span data-contrast="none">ellness, </span><span data-contrast="auto">c</span><span data-contrast="none">ampus </span><span data-contrast="auto">c</span><span data-contrast="none">onnection</span> <span data-contrast="none">and </span><span data-contrast="auto">c</span><span data-contrast="none">ampus </span><span data-contrast="auto">f</span><span data-contrast="none">acilities</span><span data-contrast="auto"> e</span><span data-contrast="none">nhancement. Some of these responsibilities include chairing the TSC Policy Board to push for improvements that align with what students actually need and working with the MyVoice system, led by the Student Advocate VP, where students can submit feedback, complaints and suggestions about campus issues. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":4278190080,"335559685":20,"335559737":73,"335559738":252,"335559739":0,"335559740":264,"335559991":0,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none">Campus safety is another major area of focus. Each year, the Logan VP collaborates with the university’s Risk Management team to conduct the Logan Campus </span><span data-contrast="auto">s</span><span data-contrast="none">afety </span><span data-contrast="auto">w</span><span data-contrast="none">alk, an initiative that identifies areas to improve security or accessibility. Additionally, the position oversees Student Legal Services, which provides free legal advice to students who may need guidance on housing, contracts, or other personal matters. Many students don’t realize this resource exists, so a key part of the job is ensuring they are aware of the services available to them. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":4278190080,"335559685":17,"335559731":0,"335559737":47,"335559738":252,"335559739":0,"335559740":264,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none">One of the biggest, and one of my favorite responsibilities of the Logan VP is organizing the Aggie Blue Leadership Conference. A conference designed to help incoming students transition into college life while finding ways for them to get involved and grow as leaders. The conference brings together new students, experienced student leaders and faculty members. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":4278190080,"335559685":18,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":252,"335559739":0,"335559740":264,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none">Aggie Blue is far more than just another leadership event. It is a chance for students to build confidence, step out of their comfort zones, and discover all the incredible ways to get involved at USU. The conference includes workshops, team-building activities and networking opportunities that help students find their place on campus, or their “Aggie Family”, and year after year, the program continues to shape the next generation of Aggies. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":4278190080,"335559685":26,"335559737":168,"335559738":252,"335559739":0,"335559740":264,"335559991":0,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none">One of the most rewarding parts of my role has been experiencing the conference from multiple perspectives. I started as a participant in my freshman year, became a facilitator in my sophomore year, and now, as Logan VP, I have had the privilege of putting on the conference my junior year. Seeing new students enter the program feeling unsure of themselves and leave feeling inspired and ready to take on leadership roles made all the long hours of planning worth it. The energy, enthusiasm</span> <span data-contrast="none">and sense of community created during Aggie Blue is something truly special, and I hope it only continues to grow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":4278190080,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":39,"335559738":252,"335559739":0,"335559740":264,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none">Serving as Logan VP has been one of the most challenging, rewarding, and eye-opening experiences of my time at USU. It has shown me firsthand how student voices can influence real change. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":4278190080,"335559685":26,"335559731":0,"335559737":79,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":264,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none">For anyone considering leadership: go for it. The future of USU is shaped by students who step up and lead. If you have an idea, a concern or a vision for making campus better, speak up and take action. Your voice matters more than you think. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":4278190080,"335559685":18,"335559731":0,"335559737":193,"335559738":252,"335559739":0,"335559740":264,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="none">The Logan VP position may only be three years old, but its impact is already clear—and it will only continue to grow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":4278190080,"335559685":26,"335559737":245,"335559738":252,"335559739":0,"335559740":264,"335559991":0,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Caitlin Keith]]></dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Parker Norton What year are you in school? What are you studying? And where are you from? I am a…</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Parker Norton</h2>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What year are you in school? What are you studying? And where are you from?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I am a junior at Utah State. I am studying business marketing. I grew up in American Fork, Utah.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What do you hope to accomplish in your term as Logan Vice President?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">No. 1, I would like to protect the students from breaching academic policies by updating and modifying the student code to directly address the proper uses of AI in the classroom. Another thing I want to do is I want to enhance and amplify the student experience on campus. This is just in general at Utah State, but specifically in the spring and winter when it’s dreary. By collaborating with the outdoor programs and on- and off-campus housing, we would be able to bring more activities to the students so they can feel more at place. Lastly, a bill was recently passed for the cutting of the funds for these DEI programs. I realize the fact that they deserve the chance to be heard, and I want to try my best to understand and help other students around me understand how we can help them feel included and heard at Utah State. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What do you think is the best way to reach and connect with students to be able to rightfully represent them?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I feel like the best way to reach students and represent them is to show up for them. We have a lot of students that are putting in work into clubs and activities on campus, and they want support. I think the best way to help them feel heard and seen is to show up for them, and be a part of what they are doing. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">If the university was given a million dollar donation, and you were asked to decide what to do with the money, what would you decide to put it towards?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I would put it towards parking. It’s hard to find a parking spot as a student — me being a student who has gotten parking tickets before for parking in the wrong places because I got to get to class. I think it’s just a very valuable thing that saves students time and effort to get to where they need to go quickly. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">If you are not elected, how will you continue to be involved at USU?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">There are just so many other ways to stay involved. Up until this point I have found ways to be involved off-campus, to bring students together through music and through what types of clothing we’re wearing. Just bringing people together and giving people a purpose to show up and be united in what we’re doing. There are many ways to do that, and that goes without a position and with a position as well.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">If President Cantwell invited you to a potluck, what dish would you decide to bring?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I would definitely be bringing a bowl of sliced watermelon. I don’t think a potluck is complete without watermelon. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
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<h2>Brayden Adamson</h2>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What year are you in school? What are you studying? And where are you from?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I’m a junior here at Utah State University. I’m studying finance, economics and accounting. I’m triple majoring. I’m from Salem, Utah, just southern Utah County.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What do you hope to accomplish during your term as Logan VP?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As Logan VP, I would love to keep going with my Aggie Dreamers Lounge and help support every other member on the USUSA committee.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What do you think is the best way to reach and connect with students to be able to rightfully represent them?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">One, through social media. It’s our biggest and easiest way to reach people. Then through just genuine connections. When I was student body president of my high school, Salem Hills, we lead with a promise of making genuine connections every day, and I think that’s what I would continue here.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">If the university was given a million dollar donation, and you were asked to decide what to do with the money, what would you put it towards?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I think that we need more things on campus. So if I had a million dollars that was given to the university, I’d use it to fund the extracurriculars and clubs that get people involved that aren’t regularly involved.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">If you’re not elected, how would you continue to be involved at USU?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If I’m not elected as Logan vice president, I’m still going to join a couple boards and be a part of the HURD and do anything I can possible to make a change here.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Then if President Cantwell invited you to a potluck, what dish would you bring?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I’d bring pizza, it’s my favorite food.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
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<h2>Brandon Sorenson</h2>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What year are you in school? What are you studying? And where are you from?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I am a sophomore here at Utah State studying business marketing, and I’m from Taylorsville, Utah.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What do you hope to accomplish during your term as Logan vice president?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I want to work on enhancing and making accessible parking and transportation options; diversifying and improving our dining options here on the Logan main campus; improved department spaces </span><span data-contrast="auto">—</span><span data-contrast="auto"> so just making sure that some of the departments that are in smaller areas have more accessible learning opportunities; and then utilizing the MyVoice platform.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What do you think is the best way to reach and connect with students to be able to rightfully represent them?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I think that ties perfectly into my fourth statement on my platform is utilizing MyVoice. It is such a great program that’s already accessible to every student here statewide and also on Logan main campus; for them to be able to put in feedback, whether it be anonymous or have their name included so that it can either go to the correct position or correct department so that we can better look at that.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">If the university was given a million-dollar donation and you were asked to decide what to do with the money, what would you put it towards?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">I would want to first off, spread it throughout all of our statewide campuses. I think the Logan campus gets a lot of attention due to it being our main campus, but first, look at where we can allocate that to the other campuses that might not have the most funding. And for most of the money being funded up to the Logan main campus, working on those department spacing, making sure that every major or person here feels like they have a place on campus. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">If you were not elected, how would you continue to be involved at USU? </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Since my freshman year, I have wanted to get involved. I did a part with the Aggie Blue Leadership Conference, which is under the Logan vice president position. Within my first year, I joined USUSA events, USU HURD, and that’s where I found my drive and passion for being a part of involvement here at Utah State. And then my second year, I now sit on the Logan Vice President Committee Council. I was a DEI director for the first half of this year, I worked as an ambassador for the business school and various other positions throughout the university. So getting this position will just give me a better platform to continue to work on what I’ve been working on. But still, there’s so many ways to be involved on this campus. I think that’s something great about Utah State.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">If President Campbell invited you to a potluck, what dish would you bring?</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If President Cantwell invited me to a potluck, I would have to bring funeral potatoes. I know that can be kind of a bit of a hot take in the state of Utah, but it’s something that I’ve always loved. It’s pretty easy to make on that student budget. But bringing that in always tastes good, and yeah, I think she’d love it.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
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<p class="p1"><b>What do you hope to accomplish during your term as Logan vice president? </b></p>
<p class="p1">There is so much I want to accomplish, and a year is not enough. The main thing I want to do is set up structures here at Utah State to continue the process of building up opportunities for students to build on as the years go on. I think Utah State has such an incredible community, and I think we can really thrive if we focus on connecting together, communicating together, collaborating and curating a really great space for students to know what resources they have — to know where they can go if they need help, to know where they can find support from other students, from professors, from their deans, know where they can go to their colleges and find those support systems all throughout campus.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>What do you think is the best way to reach and connect with students to be able to rightfully represent them? </b></p>
<p class="p1">Being on campus, talking to them, getting to know them, going to events, meeting with organizations. It’s really important that you know them one-on-one on a personal level, because even though we’re in college, we’re all figuring it out. It’s that connection. That one-on-one connection is really important, and that is where growth and relationships happen. One of the greatest things about college is you can make those connections.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>If the university was given a million-dollar donation and you were asked to decide what to do with the money, what would you put it towards? </b></p>
<p class="p1">I would suggest that we put it right back into the students and the student organizations here on campus. There are so many students who have so many beautiful goals and things they want to achieve. Sometimes the only reason they can’t achieve it to the degree that they want to is because of funding, and so to be able to give students the opportunity to have the budget to use towards their goals and their dreams and their ideas — there’s nothing better, because the students here are so creative, so passionate. I would love it if we got that donation to be able to feed and support the students and their desires. I think that’d be really cool.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>If you are not elected How will you continue to stay involved at USU? </b></p>
<p class="p1">I’m on student events right now, and I would likely just apply again; I love student events. The community that it’s provided for me here has been life-changing. To be a part of it again, to any degree, would be so amazing. I’d also hope to be on the Logan Vice President’s Committee as well.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>If President Cantwell Invited you to a Potluck, what dish would you bring? </b></p>
<p class="p1">I would bring jalapeno cornbread. My mom has a phenomenal recipe — you know, some jalapenos, some cheddar cheese, into the savory cornbread. It is undeniably delicious.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every year, the Utah State University Student Association, or USUSA, teams up with Logan students to identify areas of concern on campus. The group of eight students is typically joined by a member of the campus police, USU’s risk manager, a representative from USU housing and a Logan City official.</p>
<p>Safety walks have taken place on the USU campus annually for five years. During this nighttime walk, students show areas of the USU campus that don’t feel safe.</p>
<p>This year, USUSA Logan Vice President Emily Smilanich, was responsible for this project. In years past, this project was run by the president.</p>
<p>“This year, we identified that we wanted to go through the side of east campus and east campus housing because that area hasn’t been super touched on before,” Smilanich said. “We kind of went in with a mapped area where we were going to hit, but we ended up just stopping a lot of other places that we also thought would be good to talk about.”</p>
<p>Safety concerns on campus include poorly lit sidewalks, potholes and crosswalks needing more signage.</p>
<p>“We had two students who live on campus in the dorms on the east side, and they were able to help us identify a lot of the walkways from the parking lots to the actual dorms themselves that were super dark and not super safe. A student identified that Darwin Avenue, which is on-campus housing, is also very dark and unsafe at night,” Smilanich said.</p>
<p>Reports of what is discussed at the safety walks in years past have not been published to the public, but Smilanich has plans to release the walk’s findings this year.</p>
<p>“I was hoping to work on for the future year, is creating a log of everything that has been identified and things that are work in progress or how much money is going towards that,” Smilanich said.</p>
<p>Over the years, concerns have been resolved from these walks. Major renovations include many safety locks and brand-new lighting poles.</p>
<p>Brody Parker, Logan City’s safety officer and risk manager, also attended this walk and was surprised at how “proactive” students were on these problems.</p>
<p>“The students were wonderful. It was it’s nice to see that they were actually being proactive about it,” Parker said. “They were actually very open to talk about different things and understood areas where you can put lighting here, but then all of a sudden, you’re giving light pollution for all your neighbors around you. They were great to talk to, and they did a wonderful job. It’s great to see that they were being active.”</p>
<p>Logan City does a version of safety walks monthly within different divisions. Parker overlooks all of these walks.</p>
<p>“Every division or every department has their safety inspections around their work areas, like parks and recreation,” Parker said “Every time we have their monthly safety committee meeting. They have to turn in park sheets—that they went through and inspected the parks.”</p>
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