Vandal Spirit Squad plans for the year
Despite uncertainty among events, Vandal Spirit Squad continues to train and prepare

Following the cancellation of Big Sky’s fall sports and other events thissemester, the Vandal Spirit Squad is adapting to the pandemic to continueperformances. The squad is working with the University […]

Moscow’s three best outdoor spots
For staying active on the Palouse, you'll only find the best here

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many people have been staying inside their homes. Activity levels for many people have gone down and with health being an utmost importance, staying active […]

OPINION: RBG lives on through legacy
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves an unforgettable footprint on America

I’ve always enjoyed the idea that someone can live an eternity as long as they are remembered after they die. I find motivation in the thought of being remembered for who I am and what I did long after I die. Hopefully those left behind would find motivation in their memories of me too. I will strive to become someone like this as I continue to live.

OPINION: Panic v. Responsibility
Trump had more choices than just lying and panic

It recently came to light the White House cancelled the U.S. Postal Service’s plans to send 650 million masks to U.S. residents last April. This plan would’ve put five reusable face masks in every post office box across the country. The idea was courtesy of the Department of Health and Human Services, which is a Republican controlled department, mind you.

OPINION: The wildfires won’t go away, but our forests might
The elephant in the room: Climate change is causing these wildfires, and we're still blaming the trees

Last week the skies in my hometown turned red, then black. My family evacuated our home in Canby, Oregon, loading what they could into our small camper and leaving to stay with friends on the west side of the Willamette River. From 300 miles away in Moscow, there was next to nothing I could do for them while they wondered whether they would have a home to go back to the next day.

OPINION: Couples Costume Equality
Modern solutions to sexist Halloween traditions

A few years ago, one of the top trending stories was the overt sexism in children’s costumes; little boys were given options to traditionally masculine careers like firemen, police officers, doctors, etc. and little girls were given options such as princesses, witches and pop stars. This was depriving all children of freedom of expression. Kids were not given the same opportunity to play pretend on the one holiday when it is actively encouraged to be what you are not, or what you want to become

Life Update
Fighting fires with science
Meet UI Alumn Phinehas Lampman, a wildfire firefighter

Phinehas Lampman, a 2018 University of Idaho graduate, was always curious about fire and firefighting.

Life Update
Posters promoting consent cover UI’s campus
There are many different creative and informative poster designs to choose from

Several colorful posters depicting cartoon animals, flowers and speech bubbles with educational puns now cover the University of Idaho campus. A part of the Women’s Center’s consent campaign, their goal is to teach students the importance of clear consent.