Articles in Opinion
‘Real Beauty Sketches’ a real beauty bummer
Body image. It’s something most of us struggle with in one way or another.
Religion of peace? — Islam as peaceful as its followers
It was long before the Tsarnaev brothers detonated explosives in Boston that condemnation of Islam received derision as “islamophobia,” and the more ridiculous term “racism.” In the weeks following the Boston attack, just as in …
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This weekend
It’s the one we’ve all been waiting for this year. Here’s to a lot of fun with great friends, new and old — and by old I don’t mean Groff.
—Madison
Don’t panic
Whenever one door closes, another opens. For some of us, a door is closing on our college career in a matter of days.
Many University of Idaho students will attend spring commencement on May 11. Some …
Legislating immorality leads to more immorality
Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, wrote in an op-ed piece from the Ironton Tribune, “This fight over Proposition 8 (the California initiative of 2008 to recognize marriage as being solely between a …
Imagine, don’t deny – May is mental illness awareness month
Imagine being one of the 57 million persons in the United States with mental illness. Imagine the struggle or inability to function in home life, jobs and personal relationships.
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Baseball
Now that baseball is back in full swing, I don’t miss my Vandal sports as much. The Red Sox are helping fill the void.
More than Thrift Shop
It would be an understatement to say that Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have hit it big in the past eight months, topping Billboard charts and iTunes lists left and right while also gathering a large …
Committed leadership needed – While UI looks to fill multiple administrative positions, students should voice their needs
After the eraser dust settles and final exams are over, many students will leave the University of Idaho campus to embark on summer adventures. While students are preoccupied with jobs and vacations, decisions will be …
Fox News, MSNBC and XXX
After the Dec.14 shooting in Newtown, Conn., the American Psychological Association published an article to aid parents navigating their children through the aftermath of national tragedies. The APA advised parents to talk with, reaffirm the …
OTC 04.26.13
Impatient
Is it college basketball season yet? I’m far too impatient to wait six months before watching the Idaho women’s team win the WAC again.
—Madison
Putting a price on knowledge
The value of an education goes beyond any dollar amount, but as tuition continues to increase at the University of Idaho and higher education institutions in general, money begins to take precedence over knowledge.
Wolf population data deserves scrutiny
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual wolf population report released in mid-April, shows “at least” 321 confirmed packs and 1,674 individuals in Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Overall numbers are down by about 100 …
Under pressure: a good thing?
As an exercise science and health student, hypertension is something that has been discussed in almost all of my coursework. And though hypertension can affect people across all majors, I am assuming that others may …
Polar bear researcher, UI alumnus visits university
Steven Amstrup, a senior scientist with Polar Bears International, will visit the University of Idaho as part of the “Oceans, Ice and Climate” change seminar at 7 p.m. April 25 in the historic UI Administration …
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Gummy bears
You are never too old for those bad boys. Just don’t eat the pineapple ones.
—Kaitlin
What’s yours is theirs — Common Core allows data mining in schools
I don’t think the American people have the same concept of privacy we used to. With the advent of social networks like Facebook and Twitter, Americans have naturally gotten used to posting their personal information …
Finish strong, healthy
Graduation is in about three weeks. Whether you are finished at the University of Idaho, or coming back for another year, spring commencement means the end of another school year.
Polar bear researcher, UI alumnus visits university
Steven Amstrup, a senior scientist with Polar Bears International, will visit the University of Idaho as part of the “Oceans, Ice and Climate” change seminar at 7 p.m. April 25 in the historic UI Administration …
Off the cuff – Quick takes on life from our editors
Gummy bears
You are never too old for those bad boys. Just don’t eat the pineapple ones.
What’s yours is theirs – Common Core allows data mining in schools
I don’t think the American people have the same concept of privacy we used to. With the advent of social networks like Facebook and Twitter, Americans have naturally gotten used to posting their personal information …
Finish strong, healthy
Graduation is in about three weeks. Whether you are finished at the University of Idaho, or coming back for another year, spring commencement means the end of another school year.
Just another weekend
Moms Weekend — the one spring semester weekend where waiting in line for dinner is expected, WinCo turns into the jungle scenes from Mean Girls and the Vandals play the least exciting game in the …
How do you get around? — Student survey seeks to improve transportation on campus
All the biking racks are full. There’s nowhere to park and it’s way too expensive to buy a parking permit. What’s a student to do?
Automobile parking and transportation to and from school for students is …
Where in the world — There are numerous benefits to studying abroad
Many students are not aware of the numerous international opportunities available here at the University of Idaho. With more than 250 locations to choose from in more than 60 countries, the only difficulty should be …
