Final: Press Release 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 18, 2009

Utah State University Activities Committee

Josh Nagao, Director

USU Taggart Student Center, 326

801-660-0048

USU Hosts the Largest Halloween Party in Utah for the 31st Year

Local Businesses Work with Students to Bring National Entertainment to USU

LOGAN, Utah - Utah State University will host the 31st annual Halloween party, known as ‘The Howl,’ in the Taggart Student Center on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m. With the help of local sponsors, and student volunteers, the party is expected to have entertainment to please all 6500 expected guests.

Nationally recognized dance group, Massive Monkees from season four of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, will be performing alongside of USU’s dance crews Vilociti and Full Circle. Entertainment will also include Mentalist Craig Karges, an oxygen bar, King Niko Band, a DJ, movies being played throughout the night, as well as several games and competitions.

“On behalf of USU and local sponsors we are fortunate to be able to bring exceptional entertainment this year. We (USU Activities Committee) have worked hard to make sure there is plenty of variety and something for everyone,” said USU Activities Director Josh Nagao.

Local businesses that helped sponsor ‘The Howl’ include USU Charter Credit Union, and Vooray. This is the first year that local businesses have donated money to support ‘The Howl.’ According to Nagao, the sponsors enable Utah State to go beyond their set budget and bring a broader option of entertainment this year.

The theme for ‘The Howl,’ this year is ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ with the slogan being “Unhinged Reality.” Guests should expect a chilling version of the Disney movie, with “mad hatters,” “rabbit holes,” and dark “caterpillar forests.”

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Student Association (LDSSA) is working with the USU Activities Committee, for the second year in a row, and helping plan several games and competitions that will take place on the bottom floor of the TSC.

“The institute has been a great help this year. I appreciate their support, and their willingness to help,” said Nagao.

Tickets can be purchased at the USU ticket office located in the USU Spectrum. The rate for USU students is $15 or $10 with a discount card that will be available in the Statesman. Non-USU student’s rates include $20 in advance, and $25 the day of the event. All guests must present a valid state or USU ID at the door.

No props, masks, or weapons. Generally offensive dress will not be admitted.

For more information:

Lacey Saxton Nagao

PR Specialist

208-380-5778

The Utah State Activities Committee (STAB) is responsible for planning all major activities throughout the year. The committee meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. on the third floor of the TSC. Any students wanting to help plan events are encouraged to come.

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