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OPINION: No transparency without clarity
If we are going to call ourselves "brave and bold" we need to act like it

The University of Idaho has been lagging behind other universities in the state when creating plans for COVID-19 and presenting test results. The lack of clear communication and transparency has led to result numbers being unclear and simply not up to par with other schools.

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OPINION: Voters, start preparing now
Our civic duty has never been more important

Media across the U.S. has been engulfed by politics and the 2020 election. Politics affect everything, from the rules and regulations we work under to the freedom and rights some take for granted.

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OPINION: What we’ve done is not enough
The movement has spoken now it's our turn to listen

The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has been wrenching this country from the comfortable place white Americans have sat in for too long; a place of systematic racism.

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OPINION: Classes are not bound to campus
The University of Idaho must reconsider holding classes in person this semester

While many universities and colleges have announced plans for remote instruction this fall, University of Idaho administration maintains their decision to hold classes in-person. But with COVID-19 still impacting the U.S., it’s crucial we keep the health and wellness of our communities in mind.  Last semester, UI shifted to online-only […]

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OPINION: POC, we are sorry we haven’t done better
The Argonaut's editorial board reflects on how we and all journalist can do better covering our communities of color

As of Jan. 1, The Argonaut has produced six stories specifically about Black History Month, Black Lives Matter or other Black issues. Six. Altogether this year we have written, edited […]

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OPINION: Coronavirus is no excuse to spread hate
Rather than spread hate, we should take care of ourselves during the Coronavius outbreak

A Twitter video of a Chinese woman getting assaulted in a New York subway station by a stranger for wearing a face mask Feb. 2 got thousands of views. The man calls her a “diseased b****.”

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Jazz fest must admire it’s multicultural roots
Appreciating the cultural significants of Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Being in a strictly rural area, the fact that one of the signature events at the University of Idaho — the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival — has diverse roots is a surprising and wonderful thing.