The University of Idaho Argonaut

Distraction of a generation

Teachers find methods of coping with Facebook in the classroom Although laptops are an effective method for taking notes during a lecture, they also present opportunities for distraction during class because of access to the Internet especially social media sites such as Facebook. Kenton Bird, director of the College of Journalism and Mass Media, said when the wireless Internet craze took-off, the University of Idaho expanded their wireless internet program to reach all buildings on ca... Read more...

The Perch to reopen

Matt Ogram/Argonaut Tables, equipment and construction materials surround the front of The Perch. The Perch is re-opening after being closed for a few years. The Perch, what used to be a bar located between fraternity houses Delta Sigma Phi and Delta Chi, will reopen Wednesday, Sept. 15. Kevin and Patty Satre, the family leasing The Perch, were told about the spot many times by their son, Chris Satre. He said he tried for a while to get his father to come look at it, but it wasn’t unti... Read more...

Drought no more

  History repeated itself Thursday night at the Kibbie Dome as the Vandals steamrolled over the North Dakota squad to earn their first shutout in 13 years with a 45-0 victory. The last time Idaho's defense held their opposition scoreless was in 1997, a season when the Vandals blanked Idaho State and Portland State. "It's taken five years but, we finally threw out a goose egg," said senior safety Shiloh Keo. "We have a long way to go and there were m... Read more...

Create folded fun

howTO Japanese paper-folding can be a challenging hobby and great stress reliever. Origami has a long and debated history. John Smith, author of “Notes on the History of Origami,” said Buddhist monks introduced paper making techniques to Japan in the 7 century. The Origami Research Center website reports a 6 century introduction. Some scholars, said Smith, believe this started paper folding in Japan. He said others believe there isn’t enough evidence to suggest the art began in China. ... Read more...

XC takes top spots at Phillips Farm

Photo Courtesy of Spencer Farrin Vandal sophomore cross-country runner Markus Geiger turns the corner during the 8,000-meter race at Phillips Farm in Moscow Saturday morning. Geiger won the race with a time of 24 minutes 52 seconds, helping the men’s team capture the overall meet title. Anticipation mounted as fans waited for the first runners to round the final bend toward the finish line at Phillips Farm. A wave of cheers erupted for Idaho’s Markus Geiger as he pounded up the straightaw... Read more...

Our View: Cruelty wrong direction

Wolves not only enemy to ranchers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services division is issuing a more aggressive plan to bring wolf populations down, including packs in Idaho. New measures would include gassing wolf pups in dens when entire packs are killed, sterilizing alpha pairs and shooting wolves from the air. Wolf populations have been a point of contention that has long plagued the Northwest. They have been listed and de-listed several times as an end... 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 (21) | Views: 1642... 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 (63) | Views: 2498... 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 (52) | Vie... Read more...