Teachable moments
Megyn Kelly's on-air misstep is a loss for young female conservatives

Megyn Kelly became my idol about five minutes into the beginning of my political obsession. I was immediately drawn to how she called out politicians and pundits on both sides […]

Hold your beliefs close
Politics have become tricky, but holding your ground can be even trickier

I  grew up in a house with two lawyers who were constantly debating the interpretation of laws over dinner and reading statutes together over breakfast. I spent a lot of […]

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Search committee to visit campus
UI president's search committee to visit campus early next week

The University of Idaho administration announced Tuesday in memos to students, faculty and staff that the committee tasked with finding a new UI president will visit campus early next week. […]

Hearing every voice
GSA promotes inclusion, supports LGBTQA students at UI

The Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at the University of Idaho has recently changed names, but the goals of diversity, inclusivity and visibility remain the same, according to members.  Danielle […]

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Purpose over purchase
The power in becoming a responsible consumer

We are all guilty of it. We stop in the middle of sidewalks on crowded streets to look in windows. We leave Thanksgiving dinner early to get in line for Black Friday. We scrape […]

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Outlining the future
Staben projects positive last year at faculty meeting

In the first faculty meeting since announcing his departure, University of Idaho President Chuck Staben spoke on a breadth of topics regarding the university’s future. He opened with a message […]

Substance over social
The way we use social media as a political tool needs to change

I didn’t take to the Federalist Papers right away when I started to become interested in politics, public policy and law. I’m willing to bet most others don’t do that […]

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Calling on Congress to act
How to make your call or mail to members of Congress count

Congressional leaders receive hundreds of calls and mail pieces each day. Now is more important than ever to make sure your voice is heard, and some ways to do that […]

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Moms are what you make them
Moms don’t necessarily have to come in the form of a mother

My dad was the ultimate soccer mom. I know that seems like an oxymoron, but in our case, it wasn’t. Rain or shine, he was at each and every game. […]