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Students at USU see eight steel pixelated statues by local artist Mike Whiting — a nod to early video game graphics — with a ninth planned soon.

NEHMA organized the art installation on campus, where it will remain until next summer.

Utah State University's Aggie Ice Cream and other local brands will be featured at the Dairy West Ice Cream Festival on Monday, Sept.

14 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Market Building at the State Fair — with $5 entry fees supporting the Utah Food Bank.

The Utah Board of Higher Education is accepting nominations for a new president at Bridgerland Technical College in Logan — the search marks the next step in selecting a leader for the college.

Camille Mortensen (who lost her brother Brady at the Pentagon on Sept.

11, 2001) is preparing to honor his legacy with a Cache Valley Day of Service event on Sept. 11 and encourages kids to find a friend in need.

On Friday, Sept. 4, Nibley Elementary School hosted the pilot Opening Ceremonies for Utah 2034 Champion Schools, where students marched in color with class flags and received books from Olympic medalist Chris Lillis and Paralympic skier Matthew Brewer (part of a fall initiative in 72 schools).

Head coach Bronco Mendenhall recapped USU’s loss to Idaho State on Monday, Sept.

7 and previewed the upcoming match with Washington during a media press conference — his talk set the stage for the game.

The Elite Collective in Logan, led by owner Alexa Jones (a licensed esthetician), offers hair extensions, tattoos, and piercings performed by 17 local artists, with a nail studio opening soon.

The business also hosts education nights to bring industry knowledge closer to Cache Valley.

Riders will start the 44th annual LoToJa Classic this Saturday morning from Sunrise Cyclery in downtown Logan, with roughly 1,500 cyclists riding over 200 miles to finish near Jackson Hole.

Organizers report participants come from 36 states + France and vehicles will face traffic controls to ensure safety.