From why to who
It’s the “why” we do it that matters and the “who” that makes it happen

The most important thing any journalism student will learn in their very first class is to always address the who, what, when, where, why and how of every story.  An […]

Podcasting comes to UI
From entertainment to education, podcasts are a new way to hear and create stories

With podcasting on the rise, University of Idaho staff, students and faculty have embraced this surge, creating opportunities for people to generate their own audio stories on campus. Students can […]

Losing star Tallent
JAMM professor Becky Tallent reflects on time as UI professor

As the end of spring semester approaches, University of Idaho professor Becky Tallent will prepare for her retirement in May.  “It’s going to be very hard to find someone that […]

Making voices heard
Journalism professors speak about reporting in Native American nations at Malcolm Renfrew Interdisciplinary Colloquium Tuesday

Associate Professor Rebecca Tallent co-hosted “Context and Communities Covered in Indian Country,” a presentation that gave an overview of the history of and issues within journalism in Native American nations […]

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For, of and by…

The students: The Argonaut’s most crucial demographic. The Argonaut has lived by the words, “For, of and by the students since 1898.” We exist because of you — the students. But […]

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120 years and counting
Student journalism is more important now than ever, and it’s thanks to our readers

According to Greek mythology, Jason and the Argonauts — a band of adventurers and warriors — set out in search of the Golden Fleece in 1300 B.C. While the tale […]

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Fight the “fake news”
The president is undermining an integral piece of our democracy: the news

In the 365 days following President Donald Trump’s first year in office, he used the word “fake” relating to the media more than 400 times on social media and on […]