OPINION: Talking politics at the dinner table
Why we should be having political conversations with the people we love

Growing up in a very political family, the current president or hot democracy headlines were a topic I remember hearing about more than most things at our dinner table. Both my parents had similar yet different views which were for the most part conservative-leaning. Some nights dysfunction would become chaotic, but honestly, I had no clue what Republicans and Democrats were when I was eight, let alone how many branches of government there were, so the occasional heated disagreements were practically a foreign language to me. Looking forward, my parent’s current dinner table debates are a very different picture.

OPINION: Guest Voice: Stress management tips
How students can take care of themselves in 2020

As many may know, college can be a stressful time. According to a survey sent out to University of Idaho students from the American College Health Association, only 1.6% of students claim to be stress-free.

OPINION: When Christmas music becomes acceptable
a definitive answer to the debate over when Christmas music season begins

Christmas music is a topic that’s so divisive and anger inducing that I risk being mobbed at The Hub by muttering a few simple words—when can we listen to Christmas music? There are many schools of thought on this, and I’m going to walk you through all of them and reveal my own definitive holiday music schedule.

OPINION: Fighting for equity and diversity in the Fish and Wildlife Department
Going beyond a statement in the CNR

Last Monday evening, I joined a virtual meeting of the Fish and Wildlife Sciences Department of the College of Natural Resources to talk about inclusion. As our country grapples with a long-overdue conversation about systemic racism, I am proud of my department for releasing a statement on the importance of diversity and equity.

Democrats secure victories in Latah County races
Incumbent Tom Lamar keeps County Commissioner seat

Incumbent Tom Lamar secured his re-election to the Latah County Commission Wednesday night after election workers tallied absentee and early voting ballots, swinging the race largely in his favor.

News Update
ASUI Senate candidates discuss platforms and enrollment
Rounding up the Nov. 2 ASUI Senate candidate forum

The ASUI Senate election is fast approaching for University of Idaho students. Candidates spoke about their platforms and answered questions about topics from enrollment numbers to diversity in a Nov. 2 forum. Here’s a roundup of the candidates.