Tailgating makes a return to UI
SBOE permits alcohol-use at UI tailgates, police to patrol games

fter a two-year hiatus, alcohol is now permitted at University of Idaho tailgating events following a 3-2 vote by the Idaho State Board of Education in June. A policy change […]

Finding her passion in politics
ASUI President Nicole Skinner discusses the importance of student involvement

Nicole Skinner, 20, considered a handful of colleges before choosing the University of Idaho. The deciding factor — a campus visit. “It immediately felt like home and I could easily […]

Just push play
Podcasts are a great way to get information while on the go, variety of options to pick from

As a journalism major, I am constantly trying to keep up with the news — something easier said than done these days. I subscribe to a variety of media outlets, […]

The cost of freedom
The shooting at the Capital Gazette was not just an attack on the press, but democracy

Coming into college, I had a set educational path I planned to embark down — medicine. However, I quickly realized a life of lab coats and stethoscopes wasn’t for me. […]

Column — Progressing forward
Harvey Weinstein’s recent arrest reminds us how necessary the #MeToo movement still is

Almost a month ago, former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein was finally arrested after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against him came to light in a New York Times article […]

Taking back the authority

Savita Halappanavar is a name that many people outside of Ireland are unfamiliar with, including myself until recently. Whereas, those inside the boundaries of the predominantly Catholic country know of […]

Striking a brand new tone
Advertisers need to rethink how they target audiences

While studying abroad, I took a class which centered on gender in relation to the arts — an extremely broad topic. Over the course of the semester, my professor asked […]

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Beyond safer sex
Birth control is used by women for more than preventing unwanted pregnancy

It was in the fourth grade when my female peers and I received the infamous “talk” from our school nurse. In the midst of telling us about the birds and […]

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No place like home
You gain a deeper appreciation for your home country when studying abroad

If you were to ask me what I miss most about living in America, I would immediately reply with my dog, family and friends — probably in that order. Beyond that, […]

Paying for quality
Studying abroad is the perfect opportunity to explore, cheap travel has its costs

The pigeons coos echo throughout the empty, cold station in Rome, Italy. Several sit perched above a large timetable, showcasing the day’s train schedule, which begins at 5 a.m. and […]