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Join Jamie Derrick, an associate professor at the university, as she guides a mindfulness session this Wednesday. She will walk those who join through a meditation experience to relax the mind and body. This session can be joined every week and can be a helpful stress relief.

Iced caramel macchiato | Stevie Carr
Makeshift drink Monday: caramel macchiato
Popular espresso drink with foamed milk

The caramel macchiato is a popular Starbucks drink, but is easy to make at home. It’s a simple espresso drink with a small amount of foamed milk, caramel and vanilla syrup for a sweet taste. If you go out of your way to stop to buy this drink every day, try making this recipe at home to some some cash.

Cinnamon vanilla iced latte topped with ground cinnamon. | Stevie Carr
Makeshift drink Monday: cinnamon vanilla iced latte
Easy to make latte that tastes like a cinnamon roll

Coffee is my favorite pick up in the morning, and this super simple recipe can put an extra kick in your favorite morning drink. Just add in one-part coffee, then add your most loved ingredients. It’s straightforward and tastes just like a cinnamon roll. The flavors combined create a delicious refreshment to enjoy any time of day

Makeshift drink Monday: iced hibiscus strawberry latte
If you like Starbucks Pink Drink, you'll enjoy this spin off

This iced hibiscus strawberry latte is a chilled, refreshing drink for any time. The recipe serves four to six people and takes about 10 minutes to make. The drink is vegan, so you can share it with all your friends.

OPINION: Zoomers keep up to date
Taking the side of Gen-Z in the generation wars

In an era of TikTok and Instagram, it’s important to keep up with the world. There’s so much to learn from these apps. It keeps us on top of global controversies and provides […]

BSU suspends swim and dive program due to COVID-19
Mark Sowa, UI head coach for swimming and diving, comments on loss

Boise State University’s Athletics program changed in early July, including by discontinuing the swim and dive programs due to COVID-19, according to a press release from Boise State University.   BSU hopes to save an estimated $3 million with the budget reduction.   However, […]

Matt Martin joins Idaho athletics
Martin to serve as Associate Athletic Director for Special Projects

Idaho Athletics hired Matt Martin as Associate Athletic Director for Special Projects in mid-June.  Martin’s main focus for now will be helping open the ICCU Arena and fundraising for the project, which is set to open Aug. 2021.   Martin […]

Makeshift drink Monday: dirty iced chai latte
A smooth and creamy iced latte

Dirty iced chai lattes are one of my favorite Monday morning drinks. I love making them at home because I have complete control over the sweetness. This recipe is also easily customizable. I like to make […]

Business feature Friday: Magenta and Co.
Local realtors office opens new location this week

Magenta and Co., a division of Kestrel Realty Group, moved to a new location on Washington Street this week.   Tiffany Bentley, the owner of Magenta and Co., is in her 17th year selling real estate and wanted to build a close-knit team with her new business. The […]