<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>zootah Archives - The Utah Statesman</title> <atom:link href="https://usustatesman.com/tag/zootah/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://usustatesman.com/tag/zootah/</link> <description>USU's Student Newspaper</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:39:35 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-screen-shot-2017-10-19-at-4.33.29-pm-32x32.png</url> <title>zootah Archives - The Utah Statesman</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/tag/zootah/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Spookiest places in Logan</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/spookiest-places-in-logan/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sage Souza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:24:43 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Lifestyles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gossner foods]]></category> <category><![CDATA[library]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Logan Canyon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[logan outlet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sage souza]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spooky places in logan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zootah]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://usustatesman.com/?p=22116375</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>If haunted houses are your thing, look no further than the Logan Outlet after the sun sets. The flickering fluorescent…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/spookiest-places-in-logan/">Spookiest places in Logan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If haunted houses are your thing, look no further than the Logan Outlet after the sun sets. The flickering fluorescent lights and lack of hope in the eyes of the customers and cashiers alike will haunt your memory until the day you die. There is no sun, no joy, no future. Just you and them in an aisle of maybe slightly smushed protein bars.</p> <p>Prefer jump scares? Try the Merrill-Cazier Library at midnight. You’ll only see zombified members of the student body quietly groaning and grunting to themselves. You’re more than likely to see at least one of them shuffling silently through the stacks. But be careful! Distracting them from their midnight deadline will be sure to send them into a manic frenzy.</p> <p>Gossner Foods is also a fantastic location for some up-close-and-personal real-life portable horror you can take right along home with you! (Author’s note: I’m lactose intolerant and there’s something about the Gossner’s flavored milks that tastes like what fourth grade felt like. I am my own stupid teenage girl in the horror movie that is my digestive tract. Sent into the terror tube. Never looked back. All this to say you’ll probably be fine.)</p> <p>If you love the squeamish squelching of blood and gore, the Huntsman School of Business is the place for you. There’s nothing like the cutthroat culture of capitalistic competition. plus, there’s always the added twist of statistically educating more psycho- and sociopaths than any other career field. Welcome to the rat race.</p> <p>Frankenstein, Dracula, the Creature from the Black Lagoon — if this sounds like your dream blunt rotation, pay a visit to Zootah at Willow Park. Bypass the sheer squeezable adorableness of the muntjac deer to stare into the forbidding eyes of the lemurs. The real-life Eye of Sauron. Why are they red? What have they seen? How do they seem to see right through me?</p> <p>If you’re more into psychological horror, take a stroll to literally any of the dorms on campus. The cult-like rituals of the new freshmen aiming to be even more obnoxious than the freshmen before, in addition to the stench of the absolute recklessness of youth, poor decision making, predatory dating culture, plus the defeated stress of upperclassman and RAs offers horrifying scenes more terrible than your worst nightmares.</p> <p>A drive up Logan Canyon is sure to embarrass any observer to a terrorizing level. See if you can spot the numerous first dates between Mutual users (specifically look for boys who promised to “go on an adventure” and girls who look like they desperately wish they were literally anywhere else). As a treat, see you if you can catch anybody scream-singing angrily with tears streaming down their cheeks because their roommates are driving them absolute bat-friggin-bonkers-crazy.</p> <p>Anyplace full of depressed and sexually depraved young adults allowed out on their own for the first time is sure to be fraught with horrors. You just have to know where to look. And in the words of Phineas and Ferb: one little scare ought to do you some good.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/spookiest-places-in-logan/">Spookiest places in Logan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>COLUMN: Logan’s hidden treasure</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/zootah-logans-hidden-treasure/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Sorenson]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:17:01 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Opinion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cache Valley]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Logan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Willow Park]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zootah]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://usustatesman.com/?p=22092560</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>I’m here to tell you that Zootah is the happiest place in Cache Valley. The name might be a little…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/zootah-logans-hidden-treasure/">COLUMN: Logan’s hidden treasure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’m here to tell you that Zootah is the happiest place in Cache Valley.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The name might be a little corny, but we unironically call ourselves “Aggies” — a moniker that isn’t even a real word, let alone a mascot. And our favorite song is about a dude from the other side of the pond who wears kilts and loves thistle as much as we love sagebrush. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The name is fine.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tucked into that corner of Logan you only go to once a year for Pioneer Day, Zootah — formerly known as Willow Park Zoo — is easily forgotten about. But when I first moved to town, as a young student trying to find entertainment options with my minimum-wage paychecks and some student loans, the zoo’s “donations accepted” entry fee was heaven-sent.</span></p> <div class="media-credit-container alignleft" style="max-width: 677px"> <a href="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3653-2.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-22092563 size-large" src="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3653-2-667x1000.jpg" alt="" width="667" height="1000" srcset="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3653-2-667x1000.jpg 667w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3653-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3653-2-335x502.jpg 335w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3653-2-1050x1575.jpg 1050w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /></a><span class="media-credit">Chantelle McCall</span> </div> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zootah has grown in the past six years and that donation box has turned into a $4 ticket, but the zoo has remained the best bang for your buck in Logan. You could pay five times as much for a movie ticket and some popcorn to watch CGI dinosaurs and nonsensical plot twists, but it won’t be nearly as fulfilling of an experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And that’s the thing: The price isn’t even Zootah’s best selling point.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Overwhelmed with your classes? Hoodini the Western Screech Owl has a smile that could melt even the coldest professor’s heart and will surely make you feel better.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Life feeling a little empty and you’re not sure why? It’s because you haven’t watched a herd of Hyraxes chase each other around, but Zootah can fix that for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bummed that you’ve been to two True Aggie Nights and still haven’t found love? Appa the yak is blind but he’s adorable and will happily listen to your problems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ever wonder why you’ve never hugged an Alpaca? Well if you bee-bop over to Zootah between the hours of 11-12 or 3-4, Monday through Saturday, you can take a swing through a petting zoo that’ll warm your soul.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just want to see a monkey that was named after an obscure order of Franciscan friars? Well by golly Zootah’s got your back (this one sounds like a joke but it’s not, I promise).</span></p> <div class="media-credit-container alignleft" style="max-width: 970px"> <a href="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3696.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-22092564" src="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3696-1000x667.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" srcset="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3696-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3696-300x200.jpg 300w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3696-335x223.jpg 335w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180827-zoo_cmm_3696-1050x700.jpg 1050w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></a><span class="media-credit">Chantelle McCall</span> </div> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Part of Zootah’s charm and beauty is that it is so small. There aren’t any large crowds and there’s never a line to see one of the animals; it’s an intimate and friendly experience you can’t get anywhere else.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And a peaceful stroll around one of Cache Valley’s hidden treasures is a wonderful way to appreciate the last few days of summer we have, while stocking up on Vitamin D to get you through another Cache Valley winter. So do yourself a favor in the next couple of weeks and head on over to Willow Park.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but Zootah is the happiest place in Logan.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><i>Thomas Sorenson is a graduate student at Utah State who got a behind the scenes look at Zootah for a <a href="https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/into-the-wild/Content?oid=5061626">story he wrote</a> last spring. His favorite animals at the zoo are the Hyraxes, and he desperately hopes the rumors of red pandas coming to Zootah are true.</i></span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/zootah-logans-hidden-treasure/">COLUMN: Logan’s hidden treasure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>5 Summer Date Ideas in Cache Valley</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/5-summer-date-ideas-in-cache-valley/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kyle Fasching]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 03:05:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Lifestyles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Student Life]]></category> <category><![CDATA[aggies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cache Valley]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cache valley date ideas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[crimson trail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[date ideas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[jump zone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kyle Fasching]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Logan City]]></category> <category><![CDATA[summer dates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USU]]></category> <category><![CDATA[usuaggiesummer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zootah]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://usustatesman.com/?p=22092218</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Here are some of the best things to do with a significant other, or even just some friends, in Utah…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/5-summer-date-ideas-in-cache-valley/">5 Summer Date Ideas in Cache Valley</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some of the best things to do with a significant other, or even just some friends, in Utah State University’s city of Logan. Logan boasts a strong food culture but, while eating out is always an option, it’s good to have a variety of activities available.</span></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li><b>Hike Crimson Trail</b></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the outdoor lovers, those who enjoy breathtaking views or even those who want to get active, the Crimson Trail is a fantastic place to begin. It is a six-mile trail that has a great view of the Wind Cave and Second Dam. Although it is deemed a somewhat difficult hike, the view and the sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching the end will certainly make it worth it.</span></p> <ol start="2"> <li><b>Stargazing in the country</b></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stargazing on a clear night out in Newton or any other area just outside Logan City is a beautiful activity for a romantic date or a potentially awesome time with friends. Taking the time to appreciate nature and a significant other is perfect for downtime and relaxation. It is recommended to bring blankets, pillows, and to have a responsible campfire where it’s allowed.</span></p> <ol start="3"> <li><b> Ice Skating</b></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An undervalued activity that doesn’t gain as much traction as it should is ice skating at the George S. Eccles Ice Center. They offer deals for two and other specials to help bring down the price of admission and rentals. The center is non-profit and local to Logan. Ice skating is a great date experience for first-timers, couples with mixed levels of experience, and two experienced partners showing off their talent to each other</span></p> <ol start="4"> <li><b><b> Zootah</b></b></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zootah, formally known as Willow Park Zoo, is a local zoo that has a large variety of wildlife and exo</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">tic animals. There are even oc</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">casional chances to i</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">nteract with small animals such as hedgehogs. The Willow Park area is beautiful and is a great activity daytime activit</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">y or date.</span></p> <ol start="5"> <li><b> The Jump Zone</b></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a fun, not-so-romantic date, couples can check out the trampoline warehouse, The Jump Zone. With foam pits and indoor trampolines, bouncing around with friends or a significant other is a great activity for any occasion. This place is amazing for bringing the inner-child out of anyone.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of these ideas should be done responsibly in regards to nature, businesses, and significant others. Living in the beautiful city of Logan and participating in what it has to offer is a privilege and it is encouraged that common courtesy be shown to others throughout these activities and more.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">— </span><a href="mailto:Kylef217@gmail.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kylef217@gmail.com</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">@Kylelele_</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/5-summer-date-ideas-in-cache-valley/">5 Summer Date Ideas in Cache Valley</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>