Looking back to see what was going on in past years is a great way to gain insight into what the world used to be like. The University of Idaho Library has a website that includes PDFs of printed issues of The Argonaut. Anyone can look through these at any time.
Here are some hand-picked articles from various points in The Argonaut’s history. Click here to see all the other articles in this series.
June 20, 1985
The Pitman Center, formerly known as the Student Union Building, received a new space for computers in the basement. Along with 10 IBM personal computers, typewriters were also available to students.
This space became available when the organizations using it moved to the third floor. Those organizations were The Argonaut, The Gem of the Mountains, ASUI Reprographics and Phozone.
June 19, 1986
In 1986, students paid $520 in fees per semester after a “controversial” $15 fee increase. The original fee increase was going to be $50, but the Idaho State Board of Education had a $15 fee increase cap at the time. The article is accompanied by a chart demonstrating how fees had increased in the 10 years previous.
The funds from the increase were given to the Athletic Department, the Student Union Building (The Pitman Center) and Intramural sports. The Athletic Department received $9.50, the SUB received $4.50 and Intramurals received $1 per semester. The ASUI president at the time criticized this fee increase.
June 15, 1994
The Prichard Art Gallery is a staple in downtown Moscow. This article explains an exhibit being shown at the time. This year, the Prichard reopened June 13 with the exhibit “Four Old Guys Walk into a Gallery.” Read our coverage about the post-stay-home order opening of the Prichard here.
June 13, 2001
Moscow celebrated Juneteenth with various events across town. The article stated, “Celebrating the holiday helps the UI community ‘to encourage and promote diverse perspectives and the idea of human rights. It allows us to recognize the importance of family values,’ said Juandalynn Taylor,” spokesperson for the Office of Diversity and Human Rights at the time.
June 12, 2002
This photo from former Argonaut staff member Theresa Palmgren pictures students in an athletic challenge in the Physical Education Building. The caption reads: “TeamCowabunga A participate in land skies, one of the competitions in the Extreme Challenge by the Physical Education Building Tuesday. The outdoor program organized the Extreme Challenge to help build teamwork, trust and communication for the students who are participating in Idaho 4-H Teen Conference this week.”
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