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It starts in the heart
UI hosts a discussion on unhealthy masculinity and its dangers to society

Last October, the New York Times published an article detailing the numerous women in Hollywood who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault, eventually sparking the “Me Too” movement. […]

UI gun policy under fire
A closer look at UI’s firearm policy

Seventeen people were shot and killed in Parkland, Florida, during a Feb. 14 school shooting. Shortly after, the conversation regarding gun control crept back into the national shared conscience, with […]

Festivities for the founder
Doc Skinner recounts his friendship with Jazz Fest legend Lionel Hampton

More than 4,000 people attended the 2018 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, according to the University of Idaho website. In that time, 145 schools brought their students to learn about the […]

A fresh look at old practices
Researchers make DNA extraction from snail shells less sluggish

A likely extinct species of land snail, native to the Galapagos, could be studied using a method of DNA extraction tested by researchers at the University of Idaho. DNA can […]

A steady hand
A look into Jim Boland’s time on Moscow City Council

Jim Boland’s hands sit in his lap, worn and dirty from the day’s work. His smile, however, remains as pristine as ever and his eyes glint from underneath his heavy […]

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The truth behind cattle ranching
Ranching from the eyes of a fifth generation cattle rancher

As a child born into a five generation-deep ranching family, I have heard all the negative rumors about the industry. In fact, we hear it all the time. “Raising cattle […]

A woman’s reality abroad
Navigating life overseas is challenging enough, but it’s made even more difficult when you’re a female

It is an undisputed fact — at least in my opinion — that being a woman in the U.S. isn’t exactly easy. We unfortunately aren’t afforded the same courtesies as […]

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Think outside the box
People are not their political parties

Politics has always been unappealing to me. When I was younger, I just didn’t care. Now that I care, I’m tired of it. One of the biggest problems with politics […]