OPINION: The value of controversy
We talked extensively about politics last issue, but why is it so important?

Uncomfortable conversations — like the impeachment debate — need to happen. How can we claim to value diversity and varying opinions when there is a culture of silence surrounding the things that matter most?

Why aren’t UI students politically active?
The university currently has no official political groups on campus

There are no current politically-affiliated clubs on the University of Idaho campus, according to Engage UIdaho, an application which lists campus events and student organizations.

UI students should be politically proactive, not just reactive
While there should be more political outlets on campus, students need to do more to start the conversation

Conversations erupt campus wide and everyone seems to have an opinion, but once the event is over, campus is just as quiet as it was before anything happened. The students move on but nothing has changed — and if this is to continue, nothing will change.

Women in government
UI alumnae came back for a panel on women in government and representation Tuesday

ASUI Senator Hannah Spear said with a push to get more women in elected officials, she brought in four University of Idaho alumni to speak about getting women into government […]

Health care takes center stage at community discussion
State Rep. Caroline Nilsson-Troy discussed rural health, transparency with constituents at a gathering Saturday

Representative Caroline Nilsson-Troy spoke to over two dozen community members at the Moscow Chamber of Commerce event Saturday Coffee with District five legislators. District five representatives David Nelson and Bill […]

Panel centers on election outcomes
University of Idaho political science professors discuss impacts of 2018 election at panel Thursday

In a panel by the University of Idaho Politics and Philosophy department put on Thursday, five professors discussed the 2018 elections and the consequential “Housequake”. The panel centered on how […]