Guest Voice: Staying mindful
Meditation can be helpful for mental health and mindfulness

It’s no secret that everyone on a college campus deals with stress to some extent. As a current student, I wanted to look deeper into one approach to combat stress: meditation apps. Meditation is a […]

One emoji at a time
New emojis released within the year help add a diverse technology presence

A plethora of new emojis will be released this year. With 230 options, users will be able to experience the excitement of having new options to send in a text […]

Growing a family business
Local business owners share a love for taking on new ventures together

When Brett and Nikki Woodland embarked on the renovation of the now Monarch Motel three years ago, they took on their largest project yet — but it was just one […]

Friend, educator and leader
UI community remembers faculty member and local leader Tom Bitterwolf

Thomas Bitterwolf, an engaged community member and professor with the University of Idaho Department of Chemistry, died in his campus office Jan. 30.  The 72-year-old had recently been diagnosed with […]

Buying into burnout
Millennials: a generation fed up with being burnt out

“You seem to have done a good job avoiding burnout. Against all odds, you’re maintaining a healthy work-life balance and perspective on the world. But you’re still at risk of […]

Notoriously great
“On the Basis of Sex” gives a no-frills look at one of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s greatest legal achievements

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has for some time now been affectionately referred to as the Notorious RBG. Her 26 years on the court and unwavering stances on stances […]

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Essential to great grades
Students who eat breakfast are more likely to do well in school

It is 9:59 a.m. You’re trying to take notes in your morning lecture and your stomach starts to growl. You try to focus on the Professor and the PowerPoint at […]

A clip won’t cut it
A viral video becomes a national lesson in capturing the full story

After two extremely contentious years — years that have long been boiling to fruition — it is no longer a rarity to find altercations rise through social media ranks faster […]

Reasons to be grateful
Practicing gratitude can brighten life during dark winter months

The idea of daily journaling might seem daunting or odd. The time it takes to crack out a notebook when you could be watching Netflix might seem less-than-enjoyable on a […]

Doing Dolly proud
Netflix original movie “Dumplin,’” showcases friendship and self-love

“I’m not the Joan of Arc of fat girls.” It’s a line that perfectly embodies “Dumplin’” and its main character — bold, honest and witty.  When Willowdean Dickson (Danielle Macdonald), […]