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The Island Market: Logan's Historic Corner Market: USU and the Island Market
USU and the Island Market
At just over a mile between the Island Market and the university campus, the Island Market and Utah State University have had a close relationship over the years.
Because many of the Island Market’s customers were university students, advertisements for the market often appeared in USU student newspapers. The market even appeared in featured stories and shout-outs. The Island Market is part of the fabric of Logan city and has been part of the experiences of USU students for decades.
One owner of the Island Market, Floyd Saltern, was quoted in an article in USU’s student paper in the late 60s. He and other local grocers were interviewed concerning the trend of underage students trying to buy alcoholic drinks using fake IDs. (The pages are available to read below.)
One owner of the Island Market, Floyd Salturn, was quoted in an article in USU’s student paper in the late 60s. He and other local grocers were interviewed concerning the trend of underage students trying to buy alcoholic drinks using fake IDs. (The pages are available to read to the left.)
These pages below show the context of other events surrounding USU students at the time.
Although the Island Market has appeared in the student paper through ads, it has also popped up through events and student shout-outs. Below are several examples of connections that USU and the Island Market have had through Statesman articles:
Statesman Articles
“Seniors offer their bucket lists for Logan,” The Utah Statesman, 4-13-2011 Page 7.
- One senior, Court Hall, suggests going to “Buy a Frazil at Island Market ... just go buy something at Island Market.”[90]
“House for Rent,” The Utah Statesman, 3-17-2015 Page 8.
- Describes the Island Market as “cute” and uses it as a landmark to describe benefits associated with the rental house.[91]
“A healthy change: Macey’s adopts new check-out aisle,” by Mandy Morgan. The Utah Statesman, 9-17-2015
- BRHD (Bear River Valley Health Department) was also working with the Island Market with their health initiatives.[92]
“The Block brings festival culture to downtown Logan,” by Dillan Passmore. The Utah Statesman, 10-6-2017
- Tickets for this event were available at various local places such as Morty's and the Island Market.[93]
One event that the Island Market has been involved in was "Nourishing Nordics," an event put together to help raise interest in healthier, more sustainable, and local eating options in Cache Valley. It was organized and researched by USU student Shandrea Hickock, who researched Scandinavia's sustainable habits. This event also showed Utah’s connection to Scandinavian ancestry. The Island Market was listed as a participant under the “Sustainable Living” category.[94]
Even today, the Island Market is listed on a USU web page aimed at helping new students find nutritious food options[95] and a USU digital exhibit supporting alternative markets in the Logan area.[96]
Students regularly become employees of the Island Market, and for those university employees passing by on the way to work, the Island Market is a regular stop. The regular path-crossing of USU and the Island Market is guaranteed to continue.
Endnotes:
[90] “Seniors offer their bucket lists for Logan” The Utah Statesman. 4-13-2011 Page 7. Utah State University, Digital Commons. Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1167&context=newspapers
[91] “House for Rent” The Utah Statesman. 3-17-2015 Page 8. Utah State University, Digital Commons. Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1237&context=newspapers
[92] “A healthy change: Macey’s adopts new check-out aisle” By Mandy Morgan. 9-17-2015. Utah State University, USU Statesman. Available at: https://usustatesman.com/a-healthy-change-maceys-adopts-new-check-out-aisle/
[93] “The Block brings festival culture to downtown Logan” by Dillan Passmore. 10-6-2017 Utah State University, USU Statesman. Available at: https://usustatesman.com/block-brings-festival-culture-downtown-logan/
[94] Shandrea Hickok, “results” on page 4 of “Nourishing Nordics: A Celebration of Sustainable Foodways in Scandinavia,” April 10, 2019. Utah State University, Digital Commons. Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/researchweek/ResearchWeek2019/All2019/211/
[95] “Find Fabulous Food,” International Student Orientation, Utah State University, USU.edu. Retrieved August 8, 2022. Accessible at: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/international/arrival-guide/food
[96] “Local Alternative Markets” Alternative Markets, Utah State University, USU Digital Exhibit. Retrieved August 8, 2022. Accessible at: http://exhibits.lib.usu.edu/exhibits/show/altmarket/farmers-markets/local-alternative-markets