Millet: a great grain alternative
March is National Nutrition Month and in honor of this, let’s take a peek at a little-known nutritional powerhouse — millet.
Author: Guest Voice
My time to quit
As representative for staff at the University of Idaho, serving as chair of Staff Affairs, I currently sit on a committee tasked with reviewing the current smoking and tobacco policies […]
Economic factors affect female professorship at UI
I’m writing in response to Victoria Hart’s article “Where Are the Women?” published in the most recent issue of Blot.
Vandal voices
Q: Do you think there should be physical boundaries to the expanded student code of conduct? Why or why not?
‘Ag-gag’ bad move
Wake up at five, feed the cows, set the water and make it to school by eight. This was a typical morning on the small farm I grew up on. […]
Idaho’s children deserve vision
Idaho business leader Bob Lokken recently described Idaho’s current education and economic conditions as a “death spiral.”
Composting makes a comeback
I’ve got some great news, Bessie the cow is back.Yes indeed, my dear sustainable Vandals, the Food and Farm Composting Program is open and ready for business, specifically for your […]
Vandal Voices – 2-19-14
Q: The Idaho Senate passed a bill today allowing concealed firearms to be carried on Idaho college campuses. What you think of this bill? Do you think guns should be […]
Self defense is a human right
The Idaho Legislature is considering a proposed law to allow the concealed carry of firearms on campuses throughout the state. The State Board of Education, Interim President Don Burnett and […]