Off the Cuff
Grow up, Idaho A Boise public school district voted to ban a book by Sherman Alexie from high school English classes, essentially because of its un-Christian-like content. I don’t even […]
Grouplove groveling — Those complaining about Finals Fest 2014 should take step back, reevaluate
One of the first questions University of Idaho students asked each other following the Finals Fest 2014 concert reveal was “who the heck is Grouplove?” A first look at this […]
A great opportunity — When the Board of Regents approved UI’s second-year law program in Boise, it made the right decision
Hearing University of Idaho students talk about their futures is an interesting pastime. Someone thinking of traveling after college is ambitious and driven, those who have scored a job after […]
Enforce, don’t expand — Lack of current enforcement on smoking policy doesn’t bode well for possible ban
Following a visit from a coordinator for the Fresh Air Campus Challenge and discussion on campus, the University of Idaho Faculty Senate is looking at instituting a tobacco-free campus policy. […]
Kudos for promotional kittens — Giving out kittens for UI first-year students is more than just an April Fools’ Day joke
I hope everyone has read the “Kittens for All First-Year Students” article the University of Idaho created to celebrate April Fools’ Day. Just by reading the headline, it becomes obvious […]
Go green or go home!
Emily Rankin UI Sustainability Recycling Coordinator If you have been in the Kibbie Dome this semester, you may have noticed shiny new blue and silver recycling bins. In fall […]
Aiding recovery — Students in the Department of Movement Sciences propose grant application for creation of recovery assistance program
The average number of drinks a University of Idaho student consumes in one sitting is 5.5, half a drink more than the number of drinks that defines binge drinking, according […]
More student orgs seek ASUI funding — Only $17,000 remains in ASUI funding budget
More student leaders than ever are seeking funding for their clubs and organizations from ASUI. While ASUI Funding Board Chair Nick Wren said it’s exciting to see so many students […]
A year-long ordeal — Students, faculty discuss common misconceptions of sexual assault
Virginia Solan, University of Idaho Violence Prevention Programs coordinator, works year-round to fight for victims of sexual assault.
UI builds super computer — Memory of the Big-STEM computer gives researchers advantage
The Big-STEM computer is one of the most powerful computers in the nation. It gives University of Idaho researchers an advantage to further their research, said Jim Alves-Foss, director of […]