Coming to a close
Writer Alexis Van Horn provides a personal column in hopes of inspiring others to participate in NaNoWriMo with her

Campus is buzzing with activity as Halloween draws closer. The excitement from Homecoming has morphed into enthusiasm for the spookiest holiday of the year. For writers, however, Halloween signals the […]

Kidnapping survivors speak at UI
Camilla Carr and Jonathan James offer insight on coping mechanisms they used to survive a kidnapping

Camilla Carr and Jonathan James, speakers at the 2018-19 Martin Forum at University of Idaho, were working on a rehabilitation center for the youth of Chechnya when they were kidnapped […]

Equal housing for pets
Pets shouldn't be seen as a negative on housing

Pets of all kinds have become an important part of the modern-day family. An estimated 72 percent of renters have at least one pet, according to humanesociety.org. It’s also very […]

Art students deserve more
Artists deserve the same opportunities as architects in college

It’s hour eight of the longest all–nighter in our lives, and the stomping feet of architecture students above me makes me rapidly hit the volume button. This is just a […]

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O.T.C. — 10.18.18

What is your favorite University of Idaho Homecoming tradition? Football While the sport is widely available every weekend, either in person or on TV, you just can’t match the electric […]

Home-style Chinese
Local Chinese food club provides meal demonstrations

The Moscow Chinese Food Club is bringing fresh, home-style Chinese cuisine to the Palouse.    Since December 2014, the University of Idaho Confucius Institute has worked in collaboration with South […]

Your not-so-average Joe
UI mascot’s long history dates back to 1956 when the suit was first created

There’s no one quite like Joe Vandal. The University of Idaho’s mascot is the only “Vandal” representing a college in the country. Joe was inspired by former Idaho Head Basketball […]

Candidates face off at forum
Students ask prospective legislators questions about their stances

Candidates vying for seats in Idaho’s fifth state legislative district were asked questions ranging from their qualifications, protection of public lands, LGBTQA rights, immigration policies and more in a legislative […]

‘Vandals take care of people’
Alumni relations employee reflects on her time at the University of Idaho

With the start of this year’s Homecoming Week, the University of Idaho welcomed back alumni to take part in the festivities and recapture what it means to be a Vandal. […]

Field trip turned rescue mission
UI professor’s paleontology class assists injured hiker on field trip

On a field trip in late September, Renee Love’s paleontology class helped a woman with an injured foot. The group of University of Idaho students crossed paths with the injured […]