Ode to … fake news
How comedic TV programs have turned into credible news sources As a student in the University of Idaho”s School of Journalism and Mass Media for three years now, I”ve […]
Author: Erin Bamer
The rise and fall of pumpkin spice – A long list of things that should never have pumpkin spice flavoring
I hate pumpkins. There, I said it. I”ve never liked pumpkins – it wasn”t just their sudden spike of popularity among the young/hipster population that fueled my hatred. But for […]
Reshaping Idaho – Staben talks goals at first University Faculty Meeting
Much of the University Faculty Meeting Wednesday was devoted to recognizing new university faculty. President Chuck Staben got a chance to make remarks during the meeting as well. Staben started […]
Ode to… Dutch Bros
The ins and outs of Dutch Bros from a not-so-seasoned professional I”m not going to pretend I know all of the secrets behind everyone”s favorite blue caffeine hut, Dutch Bros […]
An obligation to UI – Vice Faculty Senate chair discusses important university issues
There is a kind of unofficial understanding when someone accepts the position of vice chair to Faculty Senate, according to Faculty Senate Chair Randall Teal. “Typically the vice chair is […]
Ode to … workout classes: Workout courses keep students accountable and healthy
Sure, students are primarily at the University of Idaho to get an education, but that doesn”t mean we can”t stay healthy, too. Unfortunately the opportunities that students have to be […]
Talking tobacco – Cowan works to form tobacco implementation committee
Although University of Idaho President Chuck Staben stated his intention last year to have a new tobacco policy implemented by August 2015, no policy has been enforced to date. Instead […]
Another drop in enrollment – Despite administration efforts, UI enrollment continues to drop
The enrollment woes continue at the University of Idaho. Jean Kim, vice provost for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, reported at a Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday that total student enrollment […]
14 years afterward – Reflections on 9/11 have changed through the years
Up until a few days ago, I had completely forgotten that the 14th anniversary of 9/11 is today, and so had many of my friends. That doesn”t make us bad […]
New year, new start – Idaho fans gather for first football game
A slight chill in the air brought out plenty of Vandal spirit Thursday as new and old Idaho fans gathered in the Kibbie Dome parking lot to prepare for the […]