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Satellite imagery show rivers of smoke traveling down valleys across Idaho, Washington and Oregon on Aug. 14, 2021 | Courtesy of NASA WorldView

Wildfire smoke makes for hazy start to University of Idaho’s fall semester

Officials think school closures unlikely even with early start to fire season

Cody Roberts08.25.2021

As the University of Idaho’s fall semester starts up, it brings new faces and smokey air. While the smoke season is a normal phenomenon for the area, this season has […]

UI provides students vaccination incentives through gift cards and scholarships

Those eligible will be entered into a drawing for $1,000 and $5,000 scholarships

Haadiya Tariq08.18.2021

University of Idaho clarified eligibility for vaccine incentives in an email sent out by Dean of Students and Vice Provost for Student Affairs Blaine Eckles. These incentives include $50 gift […]

Coronavirus News Update | Angela Palermo

UI pushing vaccines, masks required for fall

Vaccine clinics will be held, but no more testing sites on campus

Anteia McCollum08.13.2021

As the Delta variant becomes the dominant strain in Idaho and most of the state is labeled “high transmission” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the University of Idaho made […]

Crumbs: Honey Walnut Shrimp

Learn how to make your favorite fast food at home

Bailey Brockett08.13.2021

It’s easy to gravitate towards fast food and eating out, especially when you get busy, but it starts to add up. If you’re ever craving Panda Express, but have already […]

$30 million for K-12 testing expansion as Gov. Little urges Idahoans to get vaccinated 

“An earnest plea with the people of Idaho to do the right thing,” Little said.

Daniel Ramirez08.12.2021

Gov. Brad Little spoke at Nampa High School to discuss COVID-19 and the incoming semester, emphasizing the importance of vaccines in the school’s gymnasium.  Here, Little also announced that the state will provide $30 million for expanded testing in K-12 schools.  […]

UI finalizes COVID-19 protocols for the semester

Masks are required on campus while vaccinations are highly reccommended

Haadiya Tariq08.11.2021

Anticipating the start of the fall semester, the University of Idaho has finalized COVID-19 protocols, now requiring masks on campus, effective immediately. In the email sent by UI President Scott […]

UI COVID-19 campus protocols to be finalized Wednesday

University of Idaho is encouraging students to get vaccinated, even through a scholarship raffle

Haadiya Tariq08.09.2021

With an increasing risk and understanding of the Delta variant, University of Idaho has reconsidered safety protocols for the fall semester, according to an email by UI President Scott Green […]

Dorm dos and don’ts

A practical packing guide for new college dorm residents

Bailey Brockett08.09.2021

Moving in for the first year of college is daunting, and it’s easy to overpack for an unfamiliar situation. But trust every other college student when we say to leave […]

Senior guard Lizzy Klinker drives to the hoop against Montana State on Feb. 6, 2020, in Cowan Spectrum. Saydee Brass | Argonaut

UI alumna Lizzy Klinker signs on for pro basketball in Germany

Germany's Falcons Bad Homburger TG to gain notable Vandal athlete

Cody Roberts08.05.2021

Former University of Idaho women’s basketball player Lizzy Klinker signed on to the German pro basketball team Falcons Bad Homburger TG in July. Klinker played as a guard for the […]

Students help pay for ICCU Arena

With the end of construction for the new arena looming closer, students can soon use what they are paying for

Anteia McCollum08.04.2021

The University of Idaho’s new ICCU Arena, a massive wooden structure that will host basketball games and more moving into the fall 2021 season, will be partially paid for with […]