Community creators – Creating safe spaces in Moscow
In 1988, Kathy Sprague quit her job in restaurant management to open Safari Pearl Comics. Sprague said she was tired of working for someone else and thought a comic book […]
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Somewhere far from home – A panel of UI students and faculty discusses the refugee crisis with the local community
University of Idaho student Ayo Popoola knows first-hand Idaho cannot remove itself from immigration and the rest of the world. Popoola, a first-year international studies major, emigrated to Moscow from […]
The beauty of community – Eating disorders effect many, but students should know they”re not alone
College can be a tremendously stressful time, but one of the best parts about the University of Idaho is the strong sense of community felt throughout campus. It”s important for […]
An artistic adventure – The Prichard Art Gallery aims to enrich the Moscow community through art
In downtown Moscow, on the corner of Main and 5th Street, is a building with large glass windows that display jewlery, crafts and handmade products. At first glance, the Prichard […]
Eight miles of organic food – Moscow Food Co-op owners look to Pullman for growth
About two years ago, the Moscow Food Co-op“s owners decided two of their highest priorities were supporting local food producers and growth of the cooperative. Since the second-highest number of […]
Rising from heartbreak – The power of Moscow”s community is displayed in times of struggle
The start of this year was not a happy one for the people of Moscow. Just 10 days into 2015 the community was rocked by a shooting incident that killed […]
Cozy toes for a cause – National charity, Socks for Seniors, brings service to Moscow community
The holiday season is such a hectic time of year that people often forget about the little things – like the importance of a warm pair of socks. Jamie and […]
Promoting awareness – Faculty and students invited to seminar on transgender awareness at UI
A small group of University of Idaho faculty have reserved their spot at the “Transgender 101 Staff Training” this week, a program that focuses on basic transgender awareness information. The […]
Sense of service – Make a Difference Day draws record number of volunteers
For Heather Colwell, service makes sense. “There are so many problems going on around us,” Colwell said. “If you”re in the privileged position to help those who are less fortunate […]
English department opens Hemingway writing contest
The University of Idaho Hemingway Festival High School Writing Contest opened last month, allowing regional high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to win cash prizes and pursue their passions […]