University of Idaho’s response to the Black Lives Matter movement
Emails, speaker series and continued conversations on anti-racism part of response to death of George Floyd

University of Idaho President C. Scott Green sent an email to faculty, staff and students June 2 in response to the death of George Floyd. On June 4, Green sent a follow-up email to clear up some misunderstandings.  “Asking that we […]

OPINION: Okay, Boomers
Taking the side of Boomers in the generation wars

The Baby Boomers are either viewed as the generation that ruined the world or the greatest generation in history. It’s no secret Boomers think they’re superior, especially when compared to us so-called Zoomers. But that’s not just […]

OPINION: The ‘Fairness” in Women’s Sports Act isn’t fair
Those behind Idaho House Bill 500 may have had decent intentions, but is the law really fair?

Let’s talk about Idaho’s House Bill 500, otherwise known as the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.   Is it backed by science? Sort of. Is it discriminatory? Absolutely.   Idaho recently became the first state to pass a law banning transgender […]

When curtains close: COVID-19 and local theatre
UI Theatre Department and Regional Theatre of the Palouse planning to come back in person this fall

The Regional Theatre of the Palouse (RTOP) was rehearsing for its upcoming musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” when Washington Gov. Jay Inslee shut down the state due to COVID-19. The show was postponed and out-of-town talent cancelled their trips.  According to Michael Todd from RTOP, postponing […]

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University of Idaho professor opposes return to in-person classes in fall
Michael McGriff shared his thoughts on why teachers should be able to choose to teach online for the safety of all people at the university

University of Idaho will open campus for in-person classes with the start of the fall semester. Several question and answer sessions have addressed student, faculty, staff and community concerns about the plan, but some faculty members aren’t convinced […]

OPINION: The evolution of women’s roles in gaming
Yes, there is sexism in video games, but as society advances so will video games

Is there sexism in gaming? Yes. But the last few years have seen a lot of progress.  Many games have started moving away from sexualizing female characters and using the “damsel in distress” trope. Some of the best games from last decade featured […]

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Some University of Idaho employees return to campus Monday
Accommodations to be made for those who can’t return

University of Idaho President Scott Green sent out a memo May 15 detailing how the university would follow the Idaho Rebounds stages and how employees would return to their normal work locations on campus.  The memo stated “(UI’s) primary goal is the […]

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UI urges all staff members to work from home
Green sends email in response to concerns that previous emails regarding COVID-19 lacked focus on staff

President C. Scott Green urged all staff members to work from home if they have the means to in an email sent Tuesday. This email was sent out in response […]