UI tasked with safety, responsibility
University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis announced the creation of two university task forces Thursday — one to address policies and programs regarding substance abuse and the other dedicated […]
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Another kind of V-Day
Many people will enjoy chocolates and candlelit dinners Thursday, but Feb. 14 marks another kind of V-Day — one advocating against violence toward women and girls.
Respect crushed
You may have noticed or even contributed to a recent flood of posts on your Facebook newsfeed from pages such as “Vandal Crushes,” “UI Confessions,” “Greek Confessions” and “Tower Confessions.”
Taming trafficking
One of the most egregious violations of human rights is sex trafficking, but this modern-day slavery is not limited to the far reaches of Europe or Asia. It’s happening in […]
Off the cuff- Quick takes on life from our editors
YAY Congratulations to my mommy and her boyfriend on their engagement. Finally. –Lindsey
Strong first-year focus
UI Faculty Senate votes unanimously on stricter academic standards for first-year students
Open for opportunities — Filing FAFSA could present new chances for financial aid, resources
The priority deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is Feb. 15 for Idaho students.
Compassion before details — Minimizing harm a priority in journalistic decisions
The Society of Professional Journalists code of ethics says journalists should “seek truth and report it,” but also “minimize harm.” When covering sensitive issues such as student death, The Argonaut […]
No gesture too small — UI students responsible for peers’ safety
One year after graduate student Katy Benoit was shot and killed by former University of Idaho assistant professor Ernesto Bustamante, UI hosted the Katy Benoit Safety Forum. The forum featured […]
The next four years — Presidential inauguration a time for positivity, perseverance
Four years ago on January 20, 2009, Barack Obama laid his hand on a Bible, promising to serve the United States to the best of his ability and was sworn […]