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Palousafest to take place as scheduled

Regulations in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Anteia McCollum07.27.2020

Palousafest, an annual festival which has taken place at the University of Idaho for over 20 years, is still scheduled to take place this year, albeit some changes for safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Laurel […]

UI students petition to remove Moscow Police Department from campus

MPD, UI show no signs of terminating contract

Angela Palermo07.27.2020

The University of Idaho has long worked in tandem with the Moscow Police Department to promote safety and security on campus. Housed in an office in the Student Union Building, officers with MPD’s campus division interact […]

Latah County Fair to continue with COVID-19-related modifications

"We understand if people elect not to attend this year, we are totally okay with that," Fair Manager Jim Logan said.

Carter Kolpitcke07.27.2020

The Latah County fair will still go on this September, albeit with required masks and other changes. The Latah County Fair Board met July 7 and 20 to adapt the guidelines and events of the fair, still […]

OPINION: Kan”yay” or Kan”nay?”

Kanye running for president is a joke, but I'm not laughing

Lindsay Trombly07.27.2020

Earlier this month, while many celebrated the Fourth of July, Kanye West was tweeting. He announced something shocking: a bid for the presidency. “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, […]

OPINION: Preparation is vital when giving birth during a pandemic

Expecting parents should prepare for the unexpected at hospitals

Nicole Hindberg07.27.2020

Preparing mentally for traumatic and stressful situations is important. Fears and anxiety surrounding a these situations can build up sin our minds and make the situation worse. Earlier this month, I watched a video from YouTuber Cammie Carter about […]

UI prepares for students to return to the residence halls

First year students still required to live on-campus for upcoming semester

Emily Pearce07.27.2020

UI will still require full-time first year students to live in organized on-campus living for the upcoming academic year, according to the Dean of Student’s Office. COVID-19 has spun the […]

UI employees express concerns about teaching in person fall semester

Employees and students alike urge UI to go online amid Idaho's swiftly rising COVID-19 cases

Anteia McCollum07.27.2020

The University of Idaho experienced pushback from students and staff, faculty and community members in recent weeks as the finer details of its reopening plan for in-person teaching were revealed. UI plans to reopen approximately 75% of classes in person this fall. […]

An overview of UI’s in-person summer courses

Professors and students discuss precautions taken to prevent spread of COVID-19

Lex Miller07.27.2020

Starting in the fall, K-12 schools in Idaho will be allowed to provide in-person classes, according to the Idaho State Board of Education (ISBE). The board has not released specific reopening plans […]

A look back: Palouse Pride march, painting the Kibbie Dome and more

Take a look at various points in history

Nicole Hindberg07.23.2020

Looking back to see what was going on in past years is a great way to gain insight into what the world used to be like. The University of Idaho Library […]

Washington State University moves online for fall semester

Recent increases in COVID-19 cases and stricter guidelines from Gov. Inslee informed the decision

Lex Miller07.23.2020

Washington State University Pullman will hold all undergraduate classes for the upcoming semester remotely, with limited exceptions, according to an email sent by WSU President Kirk Schulz, Provost and Executive Vice President Elizabeth Chilton and […]