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Congress should not have neglected college students
College students deserved to be included in the stimulus bills, despite what Congress thinks

University of Idaho students were left out of each stimulus bills this past year, for Congress’ fundamental misunderstanding of what it means to be a college student and claimed as a dependent.

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OPINION: Democracy takes patience
We are eager about the election results, but things take time

This year marks an unprecedented time, full of surprises, confounds and historical events. And as much of a ride 2020 has been, an election year tops it off. As eager as we are to receive results that will solidify our future, we must be patient and know these ballots take time.

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OPINION: Keeping up the progress
Pandemic safety will eventually lead to the return of normalcy

After a long year of dealing with an unwanted pandemic, with no clear end in sight, we absolutely can’t give up on the progress we’ve already made. We must continue […]

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OPINION: Ode to homecoming
Homecoming will not be the same, and that’s OK

A horde of students meet on Sixth Street, joining the crowd as they march toward the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center parking lot, shouting along the way. The crowd surrounds a large blazing fire, University of Idaho flags waving in the air as sparks fly up and disappear in the night sky. The marching band blares the Vandal Fight Song, the crowd sings along swelling with Vandal pride.

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OPINION: No transparency without clarity
If we are going to call ourselves "brave and bold" we need to act like it

The University of Idaho has been lagging behind other universities in the state when creating plans for COVID-19 and presenting test results. The lack of clear communication and transparency has led to result numbers being unclear and simply not up to par with other schools.

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OPINION: Voters, start preparing now
Our civic duty has never been more important

Media across the U.S. has been engulfed by politics and the 2020 election. Politics affect everything, from the rules and regulations we work under to the freedom and rights some take for granted.