OPINION: TikTok star loses following
Supporting problematic behavior in Internet personalities is not okay
Everyone knows that what you post on the Internet reflects your character and, in turn, the company you work for.
OPINION: There are more than two ways of thinking
America boosts a two-party system, but there is much more than that
Lately I’ve noticed that many people like to think in terms of black or white, right or wrong, this or that and right or left, especially when it comes to politics. You’re thought of as a Democrat or a Republican, with very few people seen as fitting in that awkward unknown space between. The Constitution party’s presidential candidate for 2020 is Don Blankenship.
OPINION: Voters, start preparing now
Our civic duty has never been more important
Media across the U.S. has been engulfed by politics and the 2020 election. Politics affect everything, from the rules and regulations we work under to the freedom and rights some take for granted.
You can’t make this sh*t up
Annie Lampman, UI MFA Alumn, discusses her first published novel and its heavy themes
Annie Lampman’s fictional writing career began far before she decided to sit down in 2007 and dedicate herself to the completion of her literary thriller “The Sins of the Bees”. Writing her whole life, Lampman graduated from Lewis and Clark State College and moved on to her Vandal career to receive her Master of Fine Arts in creative non-fiction.Lampman originally selected UI because she wanted to work with Kim Barnes, a professor of non-fiction writing, but upon learning she was no longer teaching at UI at the time she began to question her path.
LIFE hacks: drive-in is back, baby
Things to do on the Palouse this week
Idahoans – get ready for trivia nights, painting and more. Remember to wear a mask and social distance when heading out to physical events. Here are the best things happening on the Palouse this week.
Evidence of COVID-19 found in UI student housing wastewater
Researchers to continue testing university wastewater twice a week
A University of Idaho team of researchers looking for the presence of COVID-19 in wastewater found the virus in two samples from UI residence halls last week. According to an […]
Community Calendar: We Got Your Back 5K and more
Virtual and in-person events this week
Focusing on Your Wellbeing During Uncertainty Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Date: Tuesday Place: Online In this Zoom workshop, participants will learn how to define wellbeing, pick up tips to enhance their mental, physical […]
City, governments, small businesses and COVID-19
UI assistant professor thinks “we haven’t seen the full effects”
From the start of COVID-19, small businesses have seen widespread financial struggles—ranging from a complete shutdown or loss of revenue to near-standard success. In certain cases, the CARES Act and the recently passed stimulus bill offered some financial support to small businesses.
New cell phone law in Idaho
Sending texts or calls while driving now illegal in Idaho
Drivers in Idaho are no longer allowed to hold their phones while on the road, even while stopped at a red light or stop sign.
Makeshift drink Monday: cinnamon vanilla iced latte
Easy to make latte that tastes like a cinnamon roll
Coffee is my favorite pick up in the morning, and this super simple recipe can put an extra kick in your favorite morning drink. Just add in one-part coffee, then add your most loved ingredients. It’s straightforward and tastes just like a cinnamon roll. The flavors combined create a delicious refreshment to enjoy any time of day