How native foods shape culture
What makes a culture distinct from the others surrounding it? Maybe it’s the language spoken, the stories and history of their past, or even the area in which the people […]
OPINION: Fast-food’s domination is hurting Americans
Fast-food’s growth has hurt America’s obesity problem
For the past few decades, we have seen obesity become an increasingly important issue in America and is overwhelmingly effecting people in more poverty dense areas of the country. Over […]
Our View: Safety should trump fear over masks and vaccines
Idaho’s response to the pandemic is one laced with fear and resilience
Idaho has been suffering from this pandemic worse than we should have been from the beginning of it all. The entire time, we’ve had lower numbers of people masking, social […]
Weekly update: January sees a drastic increase in case numbers
Jan. 21’s update with COVID-19 statistics
Compared to November’s reports, COVID-19 case numbers have greatly increased. The week of Nov. 19 saw 3,474 new cases statewide and 149 in the local health district. In comparison, this […]
Incentives continue for vaccinated Vandals
Students are only eligible receive a gift card for vaccine verification once
The University of Idaho will continue to offer all students vaccine incentives, according to an email from Dean of Students and Vice Provost for Student Affairs Blaine Eckles. This includes a digital $50 gift card towards Idaho Eats or the VandalStore for every individual who shows proof of vaccination. […]
OPINION: Trials and Triumphs of College Cooking
It is tough to cook as a college student
The act of preparing food within the confines of a college lifestyle is a laughable prospect. Even if I knew what to cook, I wouldn’t know how. If it weren’t […]
ASUI reconvenes for spring semester
Spring semester brings ballot initiatives and open senate positions
Reconvening after the winter break, ASUI discussed the continued effort to combat COVID-19 in the community, the status of projects from the prior semester and the room for additional senators in the […]
Weekly Horoscopes Jan. 18-25
Consulting the stars
Aries (March 21-April 20) This week, your home and social lives demand your attention. Get in touch with your emotions this week as you improve your home and connect with […]
This week at U of I
This week at U of I
Even though syllabus week is over, students have a lot to look forward to in events and activities this week. Monday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day so school and university activities were cancelled […]
Vandals lose at home in Battle of the Domes
Idaho loses at home to in-state and Big Sky rival Idaho State
Idaho took on Idaho State in the Battle of the Domes Saturday afternoon in an intense in-conference rivalry game. The Vandals put the first points on the board with two […]