Jewish holidays should be more widely recognized
Jewish holidays are just as important as more mainstream holidays
There are holidays recognized every year in the United States when we get the day off. But we don’t often think of Jewish holidays.
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What to remember when celebrating Cinco de Mayo
The equity and diversity unit at UI clarifies true meaning of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a popularly celebrated holiday in the U.S., but its roots have a deeper meaning than just tequila and taco parties. Christina Vazquez, advising specialist for the […]
Commemorating the legacy — Ubuntu organizes contest to commemorate MLK
University of Idaho’s Ubuntu committee is set to organize and host an essay and arts contest in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Holiday foods around the world — Food is an important part of holidays around the world
Holiday foods can be hit or miss, with some experiences overshadowing others. For different holidays around the world, people incorporate food as diverse as they are. By taking a look […]
The alternative way to give — The Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse brings 32 nonprofits together for the holiday season
Matthew Skeate can recall his earliest memories of picking up his first books and learning to read. That feeling, he said, was magical. Now, the vice president of the […]
Healthy holiday consumerism — Black Friday does not have to be a soul-sucking experience
The Thanksgiving holiday is normally a time for comfort with the family but Black Friday has quickly become more of a black hole, sucking in everyone’s gratitude and spitting out […]
Beware of the boos — Safety precautions for Halloween holiday
With October comes fall, pumpkins and changing leaves, and, as the air begins to cool and Halloween approaches, there is also potential for danger. At the University of Idaho, students […]
A safe, healthy Halloween — Stick together and stay respectful during a week made for celebration
There are certain weeks in a student’s experience that are inherently “college” — weeks such as Homecoming Week, Dead Week and “Halloweek.” From Labor Day to Thanksgiving, breaks and days […]
Food, friends and root beer — A German festival with a University of Idaho twist
The 11th annual Living Learning Communities (LLC) Oktoberfest brought students together to take in one of the first official days of fall with German-themed food and festivities.
Supporting the dream — Students celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day through community service events
Jan. 16 may be a federal holiday, but Leathia Botello said she is a firm believer that it shouldn’t be thought of as just another opportunity to sleep in. Instead, […]