Letter to the editor — Reflecting on Joseph Wiederrick’s 2013 death
This January marks five years since the tragic death of Joseph Wiederrick. Joseph was a UI freshman who left a party on a cold January night. He ended up more […]
Author: Hailey Stewart
Letter to the editor — Proposed “skinny” health insurance plans will offer fewer patient protections
The old saying goes: “You can never be too skinny or too rich?” The recent proposal by Idaho Governor Otter and Department of Insurance Director (DOI), Dean Cameron directing Idaho […]
Greek moratorium nears end — Greek life chapter presidents unanimously vote on outcomes of the self-imposed moratorium
At a Wednesday meeting, the presidents of the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and the Multicultural Greek Council unanimously voted on outcomes of the self-imposed moratorium which began Dec. 12. After […]
Opposing positions — Pro-life marchers and pro-choice advocates both host rallies in downtown Moscow
While a brisk wind filtered through Moscow, Students for Life and Crusade for Life advocates huddled close and marched down Moscow’s Main Street Saturday afternoon. As pro-life advocates trickled into […]
Moratorium on Greek Row — Greek community self-imposes moratorium
Just before the fall semester came to a close, all alcohol-related activities were halted in the University of Idaho’s Greek community. The university released a statement Dec. 12 stating Greek […]
Don’t nix “The Nix” — Nathan Hill’s novel “The Nix” is a profound snapshot of past and present
At the start of last summer, I wandered into BookPeople downtown with no intention of buying a single thing. I had a strict summer budget and an already disorderly pile […]
A little known importance — Why GMOs have a positive impact
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have been a popular topic of debate in many different discussions over the last ten years. According to Google’s search history, the word GMO has doubled […]
Greek houses self-impose suspension
Greek housing student leadership has instituted a self-imposed suspension of all alcohol-related activities, According to a University of Idaho news release. This suspension will continue until specific criteria set by […]
The alternative way to give — The Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse brings 32 nonprofits together for the holiday season
Matthew Skeate can recall his earliest memories of picking up his first books and learning to read. That feeling, he said, was magical. Now, the vice president of the […]
Time to improve — School systems have been inadequately preparing young adults for anything beyond high school, and it’s time to change this narrative
The American school system, specifically concerning grades from kindergarten to 12th grade, seems to provide an inadequate education for the population. Sam Chaltain, a national educator, said, ““At an […]