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The truth behind cattle ranching
Ranching from the eyes of a fifth generation cattle rancher

As a child born into a five generation-deep ranching family, I have heard all the negative rumors about the industry. In fact, we hear it all the time. “Raising cattle […]

A woman’s reality abroad
Navigating life overseas is challenging enough, but it’s made even more difficult when you’re a female

It is an undisputed fact — at least in my opinion — that being a woman in the U.S. isn’t exactly easy. We unfortunately aren’t afforded the same courtesies as […]

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O.T.C. 03.01.18

What are you reading right now? Best magazine around Pick up the newest issue of Blot on Monday. You’ll be reading what I’ll be reading. — Lindsay Meta Currently reading a […]

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Speak up, speak out
The latest mass shooting in Florida shows the young, student voice should be the leading voice in the gun control debate

Our current editorial staff has been producing editorials for just half a year now. This editorial will become our third piece on gun violence and our fifth piece on safety […]

An end to a nightmare
The Fifty Shades trilogy comes to a close after years of sex, dominance and manipulation

“Fifty Shades Freed” is the ultimate oxymoron. Anastasia “Ana” Steele is anything but free. Entranced in all that is the “wonderful” Christian Grey, she is held within the tight constraints […]

Showing off the sheep
UI Sheep Center begins lambing season with more than 100 new lambs

Several years ago, when Aly Bean first stumbled upon the University of Idaho Sheep Center, she knew the trail alongside the 126-acre farm would be a great place for a […]

Involving everyone
Kathryn Bonzo aims to involve all community members in city council

Coming up on her fourth year as a Moscow City Council member, Kathryn Bonzo keeps a Margarete Mead quote on her wall because she has never doubted a citizen’s capability […]

UI plans raises for TAs
UI teaching assistants enrolled in graduate programs will no longer have to pay tuition

Teaching assistants received a blessing Feb. 5 in the form of an email detailing the new system in which University of Idaho TAs will be paid. The email, sent out […]