Graduation songs
The end of the semester means another batch of students will graduate and move on to bigger and better things. Here’s a send-off playlist to all of those who are […]
Author: Masen Matthews
Surviving ugly sweater parties — The ultimate sweater buying guide
Snow has started to fall, the holidays are well under way and Christmas with ancient Auntie Gertrude is right around the corner. Power bills shoot through the roof and walking […]
Dishing up family drama — The worst things that happen at holiday dinners
Whether it’s a stray gray hair protruding from grandfather’s face or an ultra right-wing uncle preaching about how the South will rise again, there are a number of things that […]
Time for blood equality
We must rethink a decades-old policy on blood donation blood It is incredibly easy to find a location to donate blood. Here at the University of Idaho, blood drives are […]
Rear end communications
What your bumper sticker says about you Bumper stickers are often used to reflect something about a person. They can be religious, affiliated with a school, political or anything else […]
Ethical brands in fashion
Who’s behind your favorite outfit? Sweatshops in third world countries and forced child labor have characterized discussions around the apparel industry for the past decade. Luckily, tides seem to be […]
Texas In July – ‘Bloodwork’
Pennsylvania metalcore group steps up game after creative rut Sometimes, it can be painful to witness a band with tons of potential fail to execute anything well. Whether it’s a […]
Voting against photo ID
Mandatory ID laws about more than preventing voter fraud The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights given to a U.S. citizen. Midterms may be over, but one of […]
Ultimate Halloween mixtape
Sick of hearing “Monster Mash” every October? Yes, we all are too. Halloween is about all things spooky and scary, and the background music should follow suit. This year, step […]
The dos and don’ts of adult trick-or-treating
Grown-ups can have fun too… right? Trick-or-treating is undeniably a kids’ game, but some adults participate regardless. Surely we all have memories of the episode of King of the Hill […]