The University of Idaho Argonaut

Vandals shutout North Dakota

The Idaho vandal offense showed no offseason hangover and the defense made a 180-degree turnaround, completing the team’s first defensive shutout since 1997 as the Vandals easily defeated the North Dakota Fighting Sioux.  The game, which took place last night in the Kibbie Dome at 6 p.m., quickly turned into a scrimmage for the Vandals as head coach Robb Akey pulled starting quarterback Nathan Enderle in the third quarter. Add as favorites (7) | Views: 447... Read more...

Permits useless on campus

The idea behind purchasing a generic parking permit for $64 from the University of Idaho's Parking and Transportation Services is the assumption that buying one will allow a student to park in a location somewhat close to campus. Some days it's impossible to park anywhere besides the very edge of the lot, but there should be at least one or two spaces left. For the second week in a row, that has not been the case for me, thanks to construction and possible overselling of permits. ... Read more...

Vandal celebration a success

Katherine Brown/Argonaut Nisha Singh, left, a senior in conservation social sciences, shows her Vandal Pride when buying a book from Chelsie Murray at the University  of Idaho Bookstore Wednesday.  UI’s students celebrated their first Vandal Spirit day of the school year last Friday.   Students and community members shared their excitement for the upcoming football season at the University of Idaho Bookstore last Friday, resulting in what organizers said was a “great turnout.” ... Read more...

Campus safety is collaborative

Monday morning the teacher for my first class announced that one of the members of our class had been hit by a bicyclist when walking and had broken her jaw. I winced, and others in the class seemed to have similar reactions. After the wince, the realization of what he had just said set in — she was run over by a pedal biker? This seems like an odd occurrence when it stands alone, but when the incident is placed on campus, the possibility is more real. Every day, bicyclists, skateboarders... Read more...

Technology in classroom is far away

As a kid,watching The Jetsons I would think, “Man I can’t wait to have a flying car and a robotic maid and live in a cloud city.” The show came on the air in 1962 and depicted a family-of-the-future living in what the creators imagined the year 2062 to be like. Well the year 2062 is coming up fast, and the world looks more like The Flintstones than The Jetsons, especially when it comes to technology. Add as favorites (5) | Views: 199... Read more...

UI wins the blood battle

Kate Kucharzyk/Argonaut Nurse Dannielle Biddiscombe draws blood from Katie Robertson, a University of Idaho sophomore, during the American Red Cross Blood Drive in the Idaho Commons Wednesday afternoon. The Cougars might bleed crimson, but the Vandals were victorious after the three-day blood drive battle. “Every day they (University of Idaho) just blew it out of the water,” said Karen Parvin, the American Red Cross donor recruitment representative. “It was unbelievable.” Add as... Read more...

What is rivalry

Rivalry has been the topic of conversation around Idaho during the course of the last month. This conversation was supposedly sparked by a column I wrote for the last issue of The Argonaut, “Can’t hide Vandal Pride ,” which set Boise State President Bob Kustra off in a rant to the Idaho Statesman’s editorial board. Kustra referenced the culture of Moscow and the University of Idaho, calling it nasty, inebriated and uncivil toward their fans in a way no fan should be treated at any away g... Read more...

Damaging response

Boise State University president ‘s comments unproductive for state Boise State University President Bob Kustra responded more like a college student than a president when he called the University of Idaho’s culture “nasty” and “inebriated.” The remarks were supposedly prompted by a column published in the last summer issue of The Argonaut, titled “Can’t hide Vandal pride ,” written by Elizabeth Rudd, a member of The Argonaut’s editorial board. Kustra specifically mentioned his dis... Read more...

Student dies from alcohol celebrating 21st birthday

University of Idaho student Benjamin Harris died of alcohol poisoning the morning of July 13 after celebrating his 21st birthday in Moscow. Harris, a senior in architecture and interior design and Sigma Nu fraternity member, was taken to Gritman Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at approximately 3 a.m. David Duke, assistant chief of the Moscow Police Department, said police responded to a call made around 2:40 a.m. from the Sigma Nu fraternity, and officers found H... Read more...

Our view: Use your head

Excessive drinking comes with consequences Benjamin Harris, a University of Idaho senior and Sigma Nu member, died July 13 from alcohol poisoning on his “21 Run.” He was pronounced dead at approximately 3 a.m. the day after his birthday. The only value his birthday celebration has now is the lesson to be learned from the mistakes made that night.  Add as favorites (20) | Views: 1595... Read more...

Video Exclusive: Sport your colors

Click on the video below:   The World Cup: Global game, varied experiences The World Cup starts June 11, and countries from all regions of the world will be represented. The following people grew up playing the game and came to love it, but each has a different perspective and story. Soccer, football, futbol or whatever one may call it, connects the entire world. Moscow is no different, and here is a conversation about the World Cup... Read more...

Glimpses of Moscow

A series of interviews about the city and people of Moscow, Idaho by Jake Barber from the University of Idaho Argonaut.   Add as favorites (60) | Views: 2445... Read more...

Game, set and match

Idaho men’s tennis completes most successful season in recent history When Jeff Beaman accepted the position as director of tennis at the University of Idaho in August 2006, he knew full well the challenge he was taking on. The program was reeling off a disappointing season which saw the Vandals win only two matches and morale was low. Beaman saw talent in the group of Idaho players buried by disappointment and low morale. A mental attitude makeover was in order. “The big th... Read more...

Finals fest 2010: Anberlin and hellogoodbye photo gallery

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Drag: cars or queens?

Drag shows typically trigger two thoughts — cars and queens. In Moscow, it is more common to see two drag queens walking down Main Street than it would be for two dragsters to speed through the stoplights. While drag races are fascinating and entertaining with the high speeds and streamlined cars, drag shows are just as fascinating and entertaining with high sass and musical performances. Dragsters require tune-ups, engine checks and other mechanical maintenance, but drag queens req... Read more...

Fall to bring food changes

Campus dining responds to student requests for variety with four new venues next semester After consideration of students’ requests, numerous changes are coming to the University of Idaho Campus Dining. These include a Denny’s Late Night and a Sisters’ Brew location in the Administration Building, which is already in operation. John Soules, general manager of Campus Dining, said the marketing research team for Sodexo spent a month interviewing thousands of students and looked... Read more...

Missing woman’s husband arrested

The husband of a missing Clarkston woman was arrested Thursday at his business in Idaho. The Lewiston Tribune reports Charles Capone was arrested in Moscow,  on a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warrant accusing him of violating federal firearms laws. The 40-year-old, Rachael Anderson, is a mother of four who was in the process of divorcing Capone. She was reported missing April 16 after she failed to show up for work at her job in Lewiston. Add as favorites (51) | Vie... Read more...