utah state is the largest public residential campus in the state, and nearly 18,000 students live on or directly adjacent to campus. the university is the center of activity for the entire area, and the campus community is considered very close-knit. 21 widely varying on-campus buildings house single students, and 39 buildings on the north side of campus are available for married housing. many more students live in the multitude of off-campus housing options nearby. students on campus may choose to dine in one of two cafeterias, as well as the quadside cafe at merrill-cazier library which offers paninis, soups, beverages, and more. there is also a full-service skyroom restaurant, and the hub, which includes a number of dining options. on the east edge of campus sits aggie ice cream, a local tourist hotspot dating back to 1888, which produces "world-famous" ice cream and cheese products, as well as sandwiches and soups.