A more than 100-year-old USU tradition
What does a full moon, the Block A, midnight and a shared kiss have to do with each other? They are all part of the more than 100-year tradition of becoming a “True Aggie.” For one to become a True Aggie, one has to kiss someone who is already a True Aggie at midnight during a full moon on top of the Block A, which is located in front of Old Main, facing the quad.
This more than 100-year-old tradition was started by the Benos Club in 1916, and today it is run by the Student Alumni Association and is a huge part of the Utah State University experience. It has become known as True Aggie Night. There is even an ice cream flavor named after the event.
On True Aggie Night, lines of students stretch across the quad waiting to become True Aggies. Before getting in line, students who are not True Aggies will find someone who is or vice versa, whether that be a stranger, classmate or friend. Every couple will get their picture taken when they kiss on top of the A. After getting their status as a True Aggie, the previous non-True Aggies are issued a card certifying their newfound status.
Twice a school year, two non-True Aggies can kiss on top of the Block A and become True Aggies. The first night is on Homecoming and the second is A-Day, which takes place near the end of the spring semester.
While becoming a “True Aggie” might not be something you can put on your résumé, many USU students consider it a must.
