101 years of memories
Gem of the Mountains yearbook should return to UI
The smell of an old book encompassed my nostrils as dust particles flew in the air turning the pages. The book contains black and white portraits and old photos of […]
Tag: History
Recognizing past struggles
Artist DeLanna Studi presented her story
The conflicts, identity crises and deaths from the Trail of Tears still weigh on many hearts today, including that of DeLanna Studi, a Cherokee citizen. Studi performed excerpts from her […]
Blending the past and present
Colson Whitehead speaks to UI during Black History Month
Students, community members, faculty and staff filled into the International Ballroom of the Bruce Pitman Center Monday night to hear Pulitzer Prize winner and acclaimed author Colson Whitehead. Whitehead was […]
History for all
Black History Month celebrates the notable, and sometimes forgotten, contributions of the black community
King. Parks. X. Mandela. Decades after their contributions to society, notable black figures in history are celebrated in America during the month of February, better known as Black History Month. […]
Collecting community — UI archivists answer questions in Ask an Archivist Day
The University of Idaho’s archive was started by UI Librarian Belle Sweet, who began collecting books sometime shortly after the 1906 fire in the Admin building, said UI archivist Ashlyn […]
Staging a miracle — RTOP presents play based on the life of Helen Keller
The Regional Theatre of the Palouse is showing “The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 through Sept. 30.
Money will make the shows go on — ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ to be accompanied by local muscians
The 1920s silent film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” will be on screen at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, accompanied by a live orchestra.
Being a Vandal 100 years ago — “Vandal Traditions” exhibition showcases the history of Vandals
The “Vandal Traditions” exhibition at the Third Street Gallery takes audiences into the life of being a Vandal, from as early as the 1910s. The exhibition, a compilation of memorabilia […]
Moscow grandstand for eclipse
The following article was written in 1979 in anticipation for the eclipse. Moscow could provide its residents with prime seating Monday for, one of nature’s most spectacular light shows. The […]
The practice of pride — Pride month celebrates the rich history of the LGBT community for the month June
It began nearly 48 years ago in New York City at the Stonewall Inn. What started in the early hours of June 28 as one of many misguided police raids, […]