Main Street Moscow: COVID-19 in photos
A snapshot of Moscow life during the COVID-19 pandemic

Back in May, Argonaut photographer Richard Pathomsiri took photos of Moscow’s Main Street. This week, we had Argonaut photographer Anteia McCollum take photos of similar locations. Five weeks apart, this […]

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COVID-19 safety recommendations
As COVID-19 cases increase in Idaho, we reviewed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention again

There are several ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as it continues to affect Idaho’s communities. As of early July, Idaho has reported over 6,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases. About 200 additional confirmed cases are announced each day as well. The Idaho […]

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Talks with Torrey: four feet of social distance to be provided in UI classrooms
Additional topics covered include required face coverings, COVID-19 testing and why faculty are not given the option to opt out of teaching in-person classes regardless of health concerns

Talks with Torrey is a biweekly question and answer-based Zoom call hosted by University of Idaho Interim Provost and Executive Vice President Torrey Lawrence. In this series, we summarize the main […]

OPINION: The need for masks
Idaho residents should still wear face masks in public, even in Stage Four of reopening

The year 2020 seems to be a series of never-ending unexpected events. Australia experienced a catastrophic fire season, a “murder hornet” scare rocked the U.S., COVID-19 , turned from a regional tragedy to a global pandemic and after the death of George […]

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University of Idaho professor opposes return to in-person classes in fall
Michael McGriff shared his thoughts on why teachers should be able to choose to teach online for the safety of all people at the university

University of Idaho will open campus for in-person classes with the start of the fall semester. Several question and answer sessions have addressed student, faculty, staff and community concerns about the plan, but some faculty members aren’t convinced […]

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Idaho to stay in Stage Four of Idaho Rebounds
“We’re not slamming on the brakes; we’re tapping on the brakes,” Gov. Brad Little said

Idaho has not met the requirements needed to exit Stage Four of the Idaho Rebounds reopening plan, Gov. Brad Little announced in a press conference today.  Stage Four is the final stage […]

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University of Idaho campus residence and dining in fall 2020
Housing and Residence Life and Vandals Dining staff answered questions over a Zoom meeting

As the University of Idaho gears up for the fall semester, Housing and Residence Life (HRL) and Vandals Dining (VD) are preparing to host students in-person.  In a Zoom event called “Residence Hall Living Q & A,” staff fielded questions about […]

UI students balance COVID-19 and fun over summer break
Making the most of the summer, regardless of the pandemic

The academic year has ended and a long summer is ahead. Campus has been vacant of students for three months due to COVID-19 and students are facing new realities adjusting to the unexpected.  This period of […]