Yia Yia Nikki’s grand opening.
New Greek restaurant opens in downtown Pullman on Jan. 18

Be the first to know more about Yia Yia Nikki’s by tuning in to the upcoming article about the new restaurant.

University of Idaho researchers model COVID-19 across the state
"What's happening right now was absolutely predictable, and was predicted," a UI associate professor said.

An assortment of mathematicians, modelers and sociologists at University of Idaho have been working since the spring to predict the spread of COVID-19 in rural communities. The Idaho Pandemic Modeling Group, part of UI’s Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation, makes models based on local data. The group has been working for supplemental funding attached to IMCI’s current National Institutes of Health grant.

University of Idaho researchers awarded grant to research symptoms of diabetes
Toxins in the gut may signal diabetes before it happens, according to researchers.

People with type two diabetes can suffer from lack of feeling in the hands and feet or constant bowel issues, often thought to be symptoms of their condition. WWAMI researchers at the University of Idaho are ready to challenge that, armed with the claim that toxins present before a person shows signs of type two diabetes can cause nerve and muscle dysfunction in the gut, eventually leading to insulin resistance.

University of Idaho receives full AAALAC International accreditation
Doors opening for more research and collaborations with other organizations and universities

All University of Idaho colleges with animals in their care have received full accreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC), meaning the quality of care in animal research and use has been acknowledged to be completely up to standard, with no new suggestions for improvements.

OPINION: My SAD story feat. coffee
Seasonal beverages help me stay motivated during the winter months

Winter can be a really dismal time of year, especially for those who suffer from seasonal depression, also known as SAD. The short days, lack of decently warm outdoor activities, and financial stress from the upcoming holidays are all parts of winter that I dread every year.

Every fall my mind is taken over by thoughts of how much fun summer is and how sad I am that it’s gone, along with anxiety stemming from the shorter daytime hours and feeling like I’m less productive.

OPINION: Let it snow, I’ll stay inside
Winter is nearly as terrible as the pandemic, but we can overcome it

Snow is massively overrated. The beautiful photos of snowcapped mountains leave me inspired and in awe, wanting to go visit those types of places for myself. Until I remembered snow is one of the most troublesome nuisances of my existence, especially in 2020.