UI COVID-19 testing analysis lab now operational, emails stated
The university had previously been sending swabs from its on-campus testing site to private laboratories

University of Idaho’s much anticipated COVID-19 testing lab is now testing samples as they arrive from the swabbing site, according to emails from President C. Scott Green sent to Moscow-based students and employees. The email sent to […]

Baby Shark Tank event looks for future leaders
CAES $4k Baby Shark Tank competition is a great opportunity and distraction many students may need

With the current pandemic, there are opportunities normally available for students that have been put on the backburner or are not an option. Baby Shark Tank is one event that will offer students more opportunities under current circumstances.  The Center for Advanced Energy […]

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LIFE Hacks: welcome back vandals!
Free and reasonably priced things to do

Welcome to the new semester, vandals. Students are returning to campus, filling up empty residence halls and are looking for things to do. Don’t worry, LIFE Hacks has everyone covered […]

The delays and miscommunications of UI’s COVID-19 testing system: “Some things are beyond our control”
UI administrators emphasized test results would be available 24-48 hours after swabs were completed. So far, this has not been the case.

On Aug. 4, University of Idaho President Scott Green assured faculty and staff that swabs taken from the school’s testing site would deliver results in approximately 24 hours. But the UI-based analysis lab is still not up and running – […]

University of Idaho competitive seasons postponed to spring
UI Director of Athletics Terry Gawlik and football Head Coach Paul Petrino addressed questions on the following semester

Following the postponement of the Big Sky Conference to next spring, UI has canceled most non-conference games for the fall semester.  University of Idaho Director of Athletics Terry Gawlik addressed unknowns for the […]

Moscow secondary schools postpone fall sports
Concerns regarding safety of athletes, community amid COVID-19 guided decision

Moscow High School and Moscow Middle School have officially canceled their fall sports seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  According to original reporting by the Moscow-Pullman Daily News (MPDN), both Moscow middle and high schools will […]

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A look back: 1976 fee to support marching band
Take a look back at various points in history

This look back features stories from the month of August. Summer issues of the Argonaut are inconsistent, meaning many weeks didn’t have historical issues at all.   Looking back to see what was going on in past […]