Do it for the planet — It’s time for a cultural change, embrace recycling
In my experience with environmental and women’s rights issues, I have learned that true, palpable change takes time and comes two ways, cultural and political.
Author: Guest Voice
Cool, calm, collected
Time is quickly passing by and shows no sign of slowing down. It feels like the semester just began, yet it is already October, which means midterms are close. That […]
Letter to the Editor
In the opinion article “So Much for Gender Neutrality,” Andrew Jenson questioned the need to host a Women in Science Day at the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene campus on […]
Everything is connected
Every day as consumers, we make decisions. What clothes to wear, what things to buy, what services to use and what to eat. It seems so basic, so normal.
Letter to the editor — Missing the point
This letter is in response to Andrew Jenson’s column in the Sept. 24 Argonaut. Jenson claims the “Pope misses the mark.”
Apples to burgers — Weighing the cost of eating healthy
It’s no surprise that American’s ranked taste and price as the two most important factors when making food and beverage purchasing decisions, according to the 2012 IFIC Food & Health […]
Write a grant, save the world
Face it, we’ve all heard these environmental sayings countless times. And while some of us bob along to the rhythm of these mantras, most of us simply do not.
Weighing in on ‘Freshman 15′ hype – Don’t focus on the number on the scale, listen to your body, establish healthy habits to last a lifetime
It’s the start of a new semester, brimming with deadlines, expectations, and…weight gain? Although the “Freshman 15” may be over-exaggerated, maintaining a healthy weight in the college environment can be […]
Imagine, don’t deny – May is mental illness awareness month
Imagine being one of the 57 million persons in the United States with mental illness. Imagine the struggle or inability to function in home life, jobs and personal relationships.
Wolf population data deserves scrutiny
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual wolf population report released in mid-April, shows “at least” 321 confirmed packs and 1,674 individuals in Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Overall […]