GUEST VOICE: An online semester won’t kill us
Sometimes I get a little misty-eyed thinking about pre-COVID college life. I miss field trips and residence hall events, club meetings and movie nights. I miss sitting in a classroom […]
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Guest Voice: Pre-Existing Condition
Devin Gaskins, WWAMI student, shares his experiences and shows support for the Black Lives Matter movement
In light of George Floyd’s death and the falsified autopsy results that were initially released, I would like to make it clear in the event of my own murder what […]
Considering sexual health while social distancing
Sexual Health and COVID-19: Things to know and consider
April is Get Yourself Tested (GYT) month. GYT is a time to encourage young people to discuss sexually transmitted infections (STIs), get tested and treated for STIs to protect the […]
GUEST VOICE: Routines are healthy
The mental health benefits of having a daily routine
During this challenging time within our community, it can be difficult to remain in a routine and stay motivated. With numerous benefits to maintaining a routine, one main benefit is preserving our mental health.
GUEST VOICE: Safer drinking strategies for UI students
Peer Educator for Vandal Health Education Wyatt Seaman writes about drinking culture at UI
The University of Idaho has a reputation for being a party school. Regardless, Vandals know how to be safe when it comes to choosing to drink alcohol. Studies done at […]
OPINION: E-books provide a lack of permanence
Jordan Nelson responds to
In their article “Defending a preference for physical books“, Lex Miller made some very salient points about the value of both physical books and e-books. While e-books are most certainly […]
OPINION: The importance of freedom of speech in the christian community
Fred Banks writes about the importance of debate
The editorial on the importance of free speech was timely and well done. I am a retired worker, 70 now, and have benefited from classes in UI’s history and political […]
OPINION: Idahoans for a Fair Wage to host petition workshop
Workshop being held Saturday at the 1912 Center
Idaho’s minimum wage has been $7.25/hour for the last 10 years. A single adult working full-time and earning the minimum wage in Idaho lives in poverty. The lack of a […]
Guest Voice: Hong Kong for thought
Aaron Bharucha, ASUI Senator, gives background on the Hong Kong protests
While America was watching fireworks hit the sky on New Year’s Day, almost 400 protestors were being arrested in Hong Kong.
Guest voice: Idahoans deserve a second chance
Representative Ilana Rubel and Senator Dave Lent talk about working to remove barriers to employment.
Our criminal justice system is intended to ensure an appropriate penalty associate with crime. We refer to this as paying one’s debt to society. However, under some of Idaho’s current laws, the payment never seems to stop.