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Show WOT n ljji ii n iTif1 iirTvrnmir hm nrt GraduationSummer 2016 University Journal Page A9 Five Utah will blow your By JOSH MARTINEZ jmartmezsuunews.com For the past few months, many SUU students have been working their tails off indoors, but now, h is time to turn in the books for some hiking boots. While the University Journal has not had an Outside section for quite some time now, we still love the outdoors and thought it would be appropriate to end the semester with a list of hikes that will blow your mind. I consulted former outside editor Keith Howells for this list and this is what he came up with. These hikes are in no particular order, so, without further adieu, here are the hikes: Kanarrat ille Falls Kanarraville Falls is a n hike in southern Utah and features an trip into a slot canyon which is only moderately difficult. Round trip, it is about 3.7 miles to the second waterfall, which will take about four hours of your day. A few words of caution though: the canyon can become crowded and is prone to flash flooding in inclement weather. Be sure to check the weather beforehand. Upon arriving at the second waterfall, hikers can continue but most just turn around and go back the way they came. There is not much past the second waterfall. well-know- Angels Landing In the words of Howells from a past Hike of the Week story, Angels Landing in Zion National Park is one of the most famous and thrilling hikes in the world. While it is a famous hike, it is also a strenuous one. Hikers will gain 1,500 feet in elevation and while it is only a e round-tri- p hike, it will still take four to six hours to complete depending on your level of fitness. The trail features a steep incline and with about a half a mile to go, the trail follows a narrow neck of land which is only a few feet wide with a significant drop on each side. Hikers hold on to a chain to make it across this narrow neck of land. However, hikers are rewarded with a breathtaking view at the end of the hike and bragging rights for doing one of the most dangerous hikes in the w'orld, according to Outside Magazine. five-mil- The Narrows Another staple of Zion National Park, the Narrows takes hikers through the Virgin River and into a canyon with gorgeous views. The best part about this hike is the difficulty can range anywhere from easy to moderate. However, it is a long one as hikers can spend up to nine hours on the trail if they choose to. It is about four and a half miles to Big Springs, which is where, according to Zion National Parks website, day hikers are required to turn around. Throughout the trail, hikers will be in and out of the Virgin River and can turn around whenever they desire. Much like Kanarraville Falls, hikers should The aiGS Continued from Page 1 The growth of SUU student population was so big, it led to a crunch in housing, in which students had to find more New apartment housing developments are under construction for the 2016-1- 7 school year. s. Three football players compete in Combine rd keep an eye on the weather as flash floods are a concern. However, when the sun is out and shining, this hike is fun for all. Delicate Arch Everyone has seen Delicate Arch on Utah license plates, but have you seen it in real life? If not, then this is the hike for you. This trail is located in Arches National Park close to Moab. Round trip, the trail is about three miles and will take about two to three hours to complete. Water is a necessity on this trail as there is no shade. The first half-mil- e of the hike is a wide, trail. However, there is slickrock. The trail will climb and then level out. Just before Delicate Arch, the trail follows a rock ledge for about 200 yards. This hike is a moderate hike but is well worth the trip to reach Delicate Arch. well-defin- Lake Blanche While the past few hikes have been in southern Utah, this hike is in northern Utah and is a trip in Big Cottonwood Canyon close to Salt Lake City. This hike will take you up to Lake Blanche and will feature views of Sundial Peak throughout the hike. The trail runs through the Twin Peaks Wilderness Area of the National Forest. This uphill ascent is the perfect trail for stunning views and a good workout. Bring a flashlight and stay late to catch the sunset on Sundial Peak. six-mil- e, football team had one of its best seasons to date after winning the Big Sky Championship and as a result of that season, three SUU football players competed in the NFL Combine. Defensive end James Cowser, safety Miles Killebrew and cornerback LeShaun Sims all competed and will look to continue their careers in the NFL. Utah Legislature approves bill to help fund new business building The Utah Legislature approved a bill that sent $8 million SUUs way to help UNIVERSITY JOURNAL FILE PHOTO view of Sundial Peak reflecting off Lake Blanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon (top). The Narrows trail through the Virgin River (bottom left). The final ascent of Anaels Landing in Zion National Park (bottom right). A the school fund the construction of a new business building. These funds are only about half of the $17 million mark needed to build the new venue. The school is trying to raise the other $7 million through private donations from community members. Student fees increase Students fees will increase $17 per student for the upcoming 2016-1- 7 school year. The biggest increase in money is for the Health Services fee, which includes Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), from $4 to $20 per student. The goal of the change is to help cut down time students have .to wait for psychological counseling. Snow Day at SUU A snowstorm dumped 16 inches of snow overnight in Cedar City on Feb. 1, closing Iron County schools and SUU campus for the first time in 61 years. SUU President Scott Wyatt announced the news through Facebook and students used the time off to relax and play in the snow. There were several accidents that occurred because of the snow. Confucius Institute A Confucius Institute opened its doors in late September at SUU, making the university one of 100 schools in the nation to have a Confucius Institute. In order to welcome the new institute, students from SUU and Hunan Normal University (HNU) hosted a ribbon-tyin- g ceremony as well as a cultural celebration that night. The cultural celebration featured students from HNU performing traditional Chinese dances. V ; 0 FI i ; i llhilflnkpHijiiaite ii 1 H It wflli't FVv'llikHHi'Hiu xjitn ill iritfltidi ivrtiiigiiDjQB sag:- - i'iif (iiiit Sfeyti mj & cm$m jfi i i - 11 Hey jnfT III, I V r i |