Mailbox: First Amendment ensures free speech, not comfort
In her article published Jan. 13, Bethany Lowe seemed to claim that a psychological injury results from a surplus of conversation about Jesus Christ. She said non-Christians do not have […]
Author: Guest Voice
A history lesson
In 1973, Richard Nixon was inaugurated for his second term as president, the first cell phone call was made, Heidi Klum was born and Bob Marley and the Wailers released […]
One is too many — stop domestic violence
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an alarming and sobering report in December, following the release of a National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey.
Cows are people too
Diverting waste from landfills has never been easier. Thanks to the Food and Farm composting program in the Idaho Commons food court, students can be an integral part of the […]
The fear of gaining weight prevents many women from using birth control
What’s the most common reason women give for discontinuing using the Pill: Acne, nausea or wanting to get pregnant? None of the above. It’s because they think it’s made them […]
MADD Idaho supports impaired driving emphasis
With the holidays approaching fast, it’s anticipated that area law enforcement agencies will emphasize impaired driving patrols. MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Idaho supports law enforcement efforts to identify and […]
Preventive care matters for women
A recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to require new insurance plans to cover birth control with no co-pays is currently being attacked.
Go green: reuse this headline
Have you ever heard of “conspicuous consumption?” I hadn’t either, but the idea should sound familiar. Thorstein Veblen, whose name (and beard) are credentials enough, introduced conspicuous consumption in 1899. […]
Fear-based sexual health campaigns ineffective
Fear, shame, exaggeration and enlarged photos of oozing lesions have been a time-honored tradition in sex education. And you don’t have to look far to see the intent behind the […]
Protesting is essential
I am writing to take to task the recent opinion piece written by Katy Sword. The views contained in her critical assessment of the value of protesting are not supported […]