The Office Returns

Cameron Harper

News Story 4/11

Three hundred students along with USU President Stan Albrecht gathered last Thursday in the Lundstrom student center for the premiere of “The Office.”

Students gathered around 7 P.M. for free Aggie ice cream and a chance to mingle with President Albrecht as well as the university’s vice provost. Albrecht was very adamant about meeting with the residents of the student living center to see how their experience living on-campus has been and also to see them having fun in with the activities the SLC has tried to provide for students.

Albrecht walked down the line of students shaking each of their hands and asking various questions about their majors, their experience living in the dorms, and how they are enjoying Utah State. “It was great to meet with students, it’s something I don’t get to do very often so I was excited for this opportunity,” Said Albrecht.

Also on the night’s agenda was the premiere of the T.V. hit “The Office,” took a 2-month hiatus due to the Hollywood writers strike. 13 half-hour episodes were aired before the strike hit and six more are scheduled to be aired this season for a total of 19, which is considerable less than previous seasons of the hit show.

"There were certain big story moves that we were going to do this year that we're saving for next year," executive producer Greg Daniels said in an interview with USA Today. Although he acknowledges the hardship the strike caused, "From a creative standpoint, it was good for the writing staff. People are juiced. We've had a billion ideas. A lot of them will spill out over the next season."

“The Office” is an Emmy-Award winning show that is now in its fourth season. It has turned into a favorite comedy for people of all ages. “It’s great because everyone can relate, why we may not have all worked in office settings, we’ve all had quirky bosses, work romances, and all have to deal with someone who is over-zealously trying to impress their superiors,” said Brenda Wilson, a freshman at USU. “Aggie ice cream, the office, what could be better!” said Rebecca Tanner.