Don’t observe change, make it
Political and social engagement at the local level is more important than ever

Three marches. Two days. One city with one common goal — to bring awareness to a diverse array of topics in a peaceful manner.  The past weekend showcased three marches […]

To attend or not attend
Students should be in charge of their own class attendance

College is meant for fun, opportunity and exploration. College can also be a time of stress when keeping your grades up through exams, quizzes and attendance in some classes. Because […]

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‘We can change lives’
Students gather to remember Katy Benoit and discuss campus safety at rescheduled Katy Benoit Safety Forum

After being cancelled due to low turnout a few weeks, the Katy Benoit safety forum began with more student turn out than the previous event. Blaine Eckles, Dean of Students, […]

Equal housing for pets
Pets shouldn't be seen as a negative on housing

Pets of all kinds have become an important part of the modern-day family. An estimated 72 percent of renters have at least one pet, according to humanesociety.org. It’s also very […]

Time eases the mind
Taking a gap year after high school is something young people should more seriously consider

  Many of us have thought about taking a gap year — the year or so between leaving mandatory schooling and entering higher education. This idea largely for younger people is […]

Esports — it’s in the name
More colleges should be offering varsity esports programs to students

In 2014, Illinois’ Robert Morris University established the first varsity esports program. The program initially only catered to the videogame “League of Legends”, but offered competitive players substantial scholarships. Four […]

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De-stress with De-stress Fest
Tackle stress one day at a time

  Sarah Tuffield, Peer Health Educator Stress is a six-letter word that most college students have in their vocabulary and are familiar with when attending college. Finals and the end […]

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A fresh take on the Vandal family
UIdaho Bound plays an important role in educating, preparing and exciting incoming students

Many of us have lived through it — the terrifying yet exhilarating moment when we first visit prospective colleges as a graduating high school senior. Many students have no idea […]

A world of difference
Mohamed Hassan traveled all the way from Egypt to attend the University of Idaho

Mohamed Hassan is like any other first-year at the University of Idaho. An electrical engineering student at UI, Hasson enjoys video games, soccer, but sometimes finds it challenging to live […]