Friend, educator and leader
UI community remembers faculty member and local leader Tom Bitterwolf

Thomas Bitterwolf, an engaged community member and professor with the University of Idaho Department of Chemistry, died in his campus office Jan. 30.  The 72-year-old had recently been diagnosed with […]

Sampling a culture
Nepalese Students’ Association host annual celebration Sunday

Music flows through the ballroom. On the stage, performers sing, dance and act in front of an audience enjoying authentic Nepalese food.  They chatter back and forth, appreciating the rich […]

A year of trial and error at campus Co-op
Campus Co-op celebrates a year of high-quality food options at UI

Alisa Melior’s relationship with the Moscow Food Co-op began nearly two decades ago as a volunteer, packaging dried fruit at the age of 18. Now, she is the general manager […]

Just an everyday love story
Safari Pearl owners share how their love for one another helped create multiple businesses

Owners of Safari Pearl Comics, Tabitha Simmons and Kathy Sprague, never thought they would be married — let alone the first same-sex couple legally wed in Idaho.  When gay marriage […]

Cruising the express lane
The definitive Panda Express entree rankings

Panda Express isn’t your typical fast food. It’s dependable, it’s (situationally) nutritious and most importantly, its wide variety can appeal to a wide range of hungry college students. As a […]

A how-to for halftime
How can we fix the most underwhelming part of the year’s biggest game?

Each year, the Super Bowl causes a storm of Twitter jokes poking fun at everything from the officiating to the commercials. Perhaps the most overwrought jab has to be some […]

Guest Voice: A hidden gem
Well Space can help students de-stress and practice self-care

According to researchers, our overall health and wellbeing is impacted by the environment in which we surround ourselves.  Our environment can influence our mood, impact our behavior, affect our level […]

Buying into burnout
Millennials: a generation fed up with being burnt out

“You seem to have done a good job avoiding burnout. Against all odds, you’re maintaining a healthy work-life balance and perspective on the world. But you’re still at risk of […]

All unclear
The purpose of Vandal Alerts is unclear — but it shouldn’t be

When students see the words “Vandal Alert” on their screen, the meaning behind it should be instantly clear. Is there a threat? Is there a major event those on campus […]