OPINION: Hustle culture is toxic
Suffering does not equal success
In the 21st century, largely in part to the economic recession of 2008, younger generations began to adopt a mentality that long hours and grueling side jobs were essential to […]
How science writer Carl Zimmer tackled COVID-19 at the dawn of the pandemic
Writing on COVID-19 has been a challenge with a distrustful public
Science journalist Carl Zimmer spoke at the University of Idaho Oppenheimer Ethics Symposium this Wednesday. Zimmer is a regular columnist for The New York Times and has won a number […]
Weekly update: 70 active COVID-19 cases in district
April 15’s update with COVID-19 statistics
The Argonaut will continue with weekly updates on COVID-19 case numbers, vaccinations and more on both the district and state levels. University of Idaho Information comes from University of Idaho’s […]
Our View: Idaho needs workers’ protections
Employees can be fired for nearly any reason, at any time, without warning
Imagine working at a job you love for years. The benefits are great, you get enough hours in and you’re friends with many of your coworkers. While some things could […]
Snowfall heading into Easter weekend
Expect both snowmen and Easter Bunnies this weekend
Over the past week, the Palouse area has been receiving an unusual amount of snowfall, with April 10 seeing 3 inches of snow in Moscow. Meteorologist Steven Van Horn from the […]
ASUI pushes to make voting less of a hassle for students
Asynchronous or recorded lectures could foster greater voter turnout
ASUI introduced legislation encouraging university faculty and staff to create flexible schedules and attendance policies on election days. By adding flexibility to election-day schedules, the resolution hopes to spur greater […]
OPINION: “Nathan For You” is one of the best comedies you haven’t seen
“Nathan For You” uses comedy to show how real people react to absurd situations
In February 2013, Comedy Central started airing one of the best TV comedies, you probably haven’t seen. “Nathan For You” is a show that was created, produced and stared Nathan […]
McClain and Fitzgerald take ASUI presidential election
Their campaign secured 61% of the vote
After a rigorous campaign, Tanner McClain and Madison Fitzgerald won the ASUI presidential election. “I’m really happy to have been elected. I want to thank everyone who helped support me […]
UI provost discusses positive accreditation visit
Last week's accreditation covers student success and leadership
Faculty Senate discussed accreditation visit and scholarship funds raised from Vandal Giving Day Vandal Giving Day at University of Idaho is an annual day of donations raised by alumni. The […]
OPINION: Do your part: stop eating at chains
By eating at chain restaurants, you’re running out local businesses
With the lifting of mask mandates and the return to in-person gatherings, it appears as if the worst of the pandemic is over. Society is returning to normalcy, and thus […]