News Briefs
Osho attorney to visit UI Philip Niren Toelkes will recount his experiences during the historic case of U.S. v. Osho at a visit to the University of Idaho campus next […]
Author: Staff Report
The importance of intentionality
The Moscow Food Co-op shows Food for Thought film series
The monthly Food for Thought film series offers educational background for viewers on complex topics, such as sustainability. Throughout the year, the Moscow Food Co-op partners with the University of […]
Western fears of Russia are unrealistic, but Russian fears of the West are not
A new report by RAND Corp. states that Russia has built a defensive military not capable of global or even regional aggression because it fears NATO expansion may be leading to a mass attack on Russia.
It is a widely held assumption in America that Russia has aggressive, expansionist ambitions and has created a military with the necessary capabilities since the fall of the Soviet Union. […]
Rethinking drinking
Lowering the drinking age could potentially keep young people safer and more educated
Let’s be honest — it’s extremely rare that people actually wait until they’re 21 years old to drink alcohol, especially college students. It’s no secret that underage drinking occurs every […]
Political whataboutism
Weak arguments are poisoning our political climate
For the past three years, it seems like any political discussion we have most often comes down to two words: “what about.” If you lean liberal, you are bombarded with, […]
O.T.C. — 09.13.18
What other culture would you like to spend time immersing yourself in? Mi familia I’d love to spend a year or forever in Italy. I’d simply start with my family […]
The message within
Vandal Health Education hosts free Mental Health Film Series monthly on campus
Sometimes the best way to tackle a difficult subject is through the art of film. Mental health is one of these concepts, said Amanda Ferstead, a program coordinator with the […]
Honorable changes
UI honors program hopes to rebrand graduate students
Potential honors program changes and graduate student enrollment were the focus of discussion at Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. Sandra Reineke, the director of the honors program, spoke about her hopes […]
Queer students of color to speak on panel
Queer students of color talk culture, community issues
The University of Idaho LGBTQA Office will host a Queer People of Color Panel Discussion Thursday to highlight the challenges queer people of color face today. The panelists for the […]
Vandal Voices — 09.06.18
What UI professor or staff member had the greatest impact on your college experience? Dr. Sandra Reineke, 2007 I took Women’s Studies from Dr. Sandra Reineke. It was enlightening, informative […]