Echoes of disaster
Reaching out to find other opinions prevents extremist views
In times of hardship, people seek out solace in what is familiar to them in the form of media, opinions and physical locations. While finding a literal safe space in […]
Author: Lex Miller
COVID-19 changes Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrations at UI
UI Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts virtual events and highlights students
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a national celebration of people in the U.S. with Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. The University of Idaho Office of Multicultural Affairs […]
University of Idaho announces mandatory furloughs plan
All employees must take 24 hours of furlough
University of Idaho President C. Scott Green has announced a proposed mandatory furlough plan for fiscal year 2021. The furlough plan is a response to the university’s current financial burden. […]
Moscow Alehouse reopens, Brewfest postponed
Impact of COVID-19 extends to annual cancer fundraiser
Brewfest, an annual event hosted by Moscow Alehouse, a restaurant serving Vandal Brand Meats and local beers, has been a community staple for eight years. This year, however, Brewfest has been postponed.
Moscow area COVID-19 donation drives
Opportunities to help Idahoans near and far
We have compiled a list of organizations currently welcoming donations and volunteers to aid those affected by COVID-19. Local organizations are listed first. State and national organizations are listed last. […]
Vandals against the COVID-19: UI Faculty create face masks, shields for healthcare providers
Donations aiding Gritman Medical Center and others
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a strain on healthcare services globally. Hospitals need personal protective equipment, or PPE, in order to keep healthcare workers and patients safe, but many don’t […]
‘I’m ready to fight for them:’ Meet the new ASUI president and vice president
New ASUI president and vice president discuss past achievements and future goals
The latest ASUI elections featured an unopposed pair running for president and vice president. Lauren Carlsen and Joseph Garrett, the 2020-21 ASUI president and vice president, have been transitioning into […]
Stay-at-home order ends, Idaho moves to stage one of Idaho Rebounds
$300,000,000 in grants offered to small businesses, Idaho Rebounds stage one begins
Gov. Brad Little announced in a press conference Thursday, Idaho will move to stage one of the Idaho Rebounds plan starting May 1. The stage one stay healthy order will […]
The year in review: ASUI President Lockhart’s term
Continued work and accomplishments despite ISUB shutdown, budget deficit and COVID-19
On Wednesday, ASUI President Jacob Lockhart will transition his leadership to Lauren Carlsen. Lockhart led ASUI through the shutdown of the Idaho Student Union Building, a continued University of Idaho […]
Finding community through creativity
Moscow writers find solace with each other in pandemic
Moscow is home to a vibrant writing community. Students and faculty at the University of Idaho as well as the broader community participate in literary events, writing groups and more […]