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Last week, many University of Idaho students staying in Moscow made the trek home from campus, where they’re encouraged to stay for the rest of the semester. In the spirit […]
A name may seem trivial to people who have gone by their legal name their whole lives. But for those at University of Idaho who go by another name, who are forced to use a deadname on university platforms like BlackboardLearn and VandalWeb, names are incredibly important.
Moscow Mayor Bill Lambert said lifting mask restrictions now would be “irresponsible.” Moscow City Council met Monday night to discuss updates to the protocols used to determine whether mandates are necessary. The council unanimously approved the updates.
Some members of University of Idaho’s Faculty Senate raised questions about a bill passed this Tuesday to comply with a Title IX policy. The concerned members thought the bill, which complies with a national sexual harassment dispute policy, could deter people from coming to the university about sexual harassment.
University of Idaho will transition to completely remote instruction after Fall Break. UI officials recommend all students stay home until next semester, but the campus will remain open.
The ASUI Senate election is fast approaching for University of Idaho students. Candidates spoke about their platforms and answered questions about topics from enrollment numbers to diversity in a Nov. 2 forum. Here’s a roundup of the candidates.
The five people charged with violating the city mask mandates during the Sept. 23 Psalm Sing have all pleaded not guilty to charges, according to Latah County Court records.
In 2010, Kathie LaFortune lost her husband to brain cancer, but “the amount of support I got from this community was absolutely amazing.” LaFortune said. “I felt like I owed my community my life, so this is sort-of my way of paying them back.” Now, LaFortune wants to return that support by serving as District 1 Latah County Commissioner.
The University of Idaho administration is working to be more inclusive of all students by looking for ways to allow the use of preferred names in Blackboard Learn (BbLearn). This project, however, is not new.
The University of Idaho Faculty Senate unanimously passed an item for “equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice” at the Oct. 27 meeting. The resolution states “equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice are core principles […]