OPINION: Awaiting Iowa
Monday's calamity should be the final death knell of caucuses
We are merely days into the official 2020 election cycle and already the media is confused, the nomination system is broken and most importantly,people are tired.
Tag: debate
ASUI Senate hopefuls speak at first debate
First of three open forums held for ASUI Senate candidates
Four of a dozen people vying for ASUI Senate seats were present at the first of three Senate election open forum Monday. Freshmen Ivan Castillo and Joe Garrett were joined […]
Candidates face off at forum
Students ask prospective legislators questions about their stances
Candidates vying for seats in Idaho’s fifth state legislative district were asked questions ranging from their qualifications, protection of public lands, LGBTQA rights, immigration policies and more in a legislative […]
Substance over social
The way we use social media as a political tool needs to change
I didn’t take to the Federalist Papers right away when I started to become interested in politics, public policy and law. I’m willing to bet most others don’t do that […]
Complicated issues at a simple symposium
Undergraduates gather to share their research from all over campus
The undergraduate research symposium hosted research from a variety of different colleges across the University of Idaho. Catherine Yenne, ASUI vice president and UI senior, presented two projects at the […]
Esports — just a game
With undoubted skill, esports lacks the physical exertions that make sports what they are
Coaches often encourage their athletes to “go back to the basics” and “focus on the fundamentals.” It is a common universal practice in sports. That same practice can be applied […]
When debate needs change — We should stop simply debating gun control and instead attempt to create change
It seems that dark times arise in the United States often. The city of Las Vegas was encompassed with sadness in yet another gun-related incident in early October. With what […]
Letting voices be heard — ASUI to allow those outside the senate to engage in debate conversation
The ASUI Senate unanimously passed a bill last week that allows those outside of the body to engage in the conversation during legislative debates, fostering a channel of communication […]
The new generation of science — Removing climate change from state curriculums threatens the growth of new generations
Earlier this year, Idaho lawmakers made a statement that the environment is only worth the bare minimum. An Idaho House panel approved new K-12 science standards after eliminating key references […]
The common connection — By striving to understand one another, people can separate beliefs from identities
People don’t like to have their views challenged. Often when someone’s view is challenged, they take it as a personal attack. Professors at Northwestern University found that when people’s confidence […]