Giving a voice to students
ASUI responsible for bridging gap between administrators, undergraduates

For Jacob Lockhart, the decision to join ASUI — University of Idaho’s official student government — was an easy one. “I wanted to have a part in my community,” the […]

Championing U.S. bipartisanship
Memorializing John McCain should prompt thought and discussion on bipartisanship’s future

It is a rarity to find elected officials playing nice in politics. Bipartisanship in government may be uncommon, but it is not gone. When news outlets across the country announced […]

Prepare to vote
Here’s how to prepare yourself for Idaho’s general election

The 2018 elections may still be a couple months away, but that is absolutely no reason to put off preparing to vote. Before anyone feels the need to move on […]

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Calling on Congress to act
How to make your call or mail to members of Congress count

Congressional leaders receive hundreds of calls and mail pieces each day. Now is more important than ever to make sure your voice is heard, and some ways to do that […]

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Poorly represented
Dan Foreman’s poor performance as a representative shows how voters can make changes this year

Dan Foreman is embarrassing. The Idaho State Senator representing parts of Latah and Benewah counties has delivered a confrontational brand of politics more fit for reality television than public service. […]

What’s there to celebrate?
If you're feeling sad about the state of America, here's how to celebrate

If American politics makes you mad right now, you’re not the only one. If American society makes you feel a little sad right now, you have every right to be […]

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Putting the ‘I’ in ASUI
In light of recent ASUI actions, students should engage more with student government

The Associated Students of the University of Idaho (ASUI) has had no shortage of its time in the spotlight in recent weeks. With strong calls for Athletic Director Rob Spear […]

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From Parkland to the Palouse
UI students make their voices heard in the national conversation on gun control

On a Wednesday afternoon, while many University of Idaho students discussed biology, English and history in class, a handful of students stepped outside the classroom to discuss a single topic […]

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Paulette Jordan ready to race
Paulette Jordan discusses guns, education and gender equality

Idaho governor candidate Paulette Jordan spoke to University of Idaho students and community members Monday night on issues affecting Idaho, including her stance on gun control. “I am a gun […]

Big-box legislators
It’s no surprise commercial entities are leading the way in action on gun control

Much has been written about the cycle of shock, desire for action and apathy that follows a mass shooting. It seems as if no matter how raucous the public gets […]