TikTok’s fate hangs in balance of bill
App owners could be forced to sell
A recent bill sent to the legislature proposing the ban of TikTok in the United States has sparked concern over social media, as many creators thrive on the app. If […]
Tag: Idaho
Shedding light on the Oppenheimer Ethics Symposium
This year's symposium will shed light on the challenges of journalists in tribal communities
The annual Oppenheimer Ethics Symposium will debut a film called “Bad Press” directed by Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Peeler. This film made its first appearance at the Sundance Film Festival in […]
UPDATE: Two homicide victims related to escaped inmate capture identified
A third female suspect was arrested alongside Meade and Umphenour
Idaho police have now confirmed the identities of the two homicide victims related to the escape of Skylar Meade from a Boise hospital earlier this week according to an ISP […]
UPDATE: Suspects in Boise hospital shooting apprehended
Suspects also possibly linked to two recent homicides in rural Idaho
Nicolas Umphenour and Skylar Meade have been taken into custody in Twin Falls County after a brief vehicle pursuit, according to a Boise Police Department press conference. No shots were […]
UPDATE: BPD identify second suspect and vehicle in Boise hospital shooting
An arrest warrant for Nicholas Umphenour has been made
According to a press release, the Boise Police Department has identified the second suspect in the Boise hospital shooting this morning as Nicholas Umphenour. Officers have obtained a search warrant […]
Police continue manhunt for two shooting suspects in Boise
Three officers were injured, none with life-threatening-injuries
Boise police officers are currently searching for two suspects following a shooting at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center shortly after 2 a.m. According to a Boise Police press release, the […]
Vandals season comes to an end with loss to Sacramento State
Vandals end season 11-21, (5-14)
Ninth-seeded Sacramento State Hornets defeated the Vandals 72-64, ending the Vandals’ season. The Hornets, behind 17 made free throws in the second half, pulled away from the Vandals. After a […]
Report on volleyball coach Chris Gonzalez is still being written
Results of the investigation and status of Gonzalez’s employment might take weeks
The preliminary report on University of Idaho Head Coach Chris Gonzalez is still being written, according to UI’s Executive Director of Communications Jodi Walker. UI volleyball players claimed Gonzalez was […]
Idaho pushes bill to eradicate diversity positions in higher education
Senate bill would terminate dozens of jobs in public universities across the state
Idaho legislature has recently proposed a senate bill that would prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts (DEI) in higher education if passed. The bill was first presented in December 2023, […]
Idaho Senate bill is set to eliminate diversity language in all applications and hiring decisions
The bill has passed the Senate and is on its way to the House
“The University community values people of diverse cultures, classes, races, ethnicities, sexes, gender identities, mental and/or physical abilities, citizenship, nationalities, sexual orientations, religious backgrounds, ages, epistemologies, academic disciplines, veteran status, […]