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A feminist mover and shaker
Aretha Franklin deserves to be recognized as an activist in addition to her vocal talents

The name Aretha Franklin is synonymous with respect.  Maybe she taught you the how to spell the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Maybe she taught you the meaning. Maybe she taught you how […]

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O.T.C — 08.17.18

Find your humans I found my humans freshman year and keep finding new ones. They’ll pop up in the most unexpected places — so keep your eyes open. — Hailey  Get tenured […]

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An overdue decision
The decision to terminate Rob Spear’s contract should prompt discussion on what this university’s athletic future should entail

The 2017-2018 school year brought out turbulent news from within the University of Idaho administration.  In early March, reports surfaced the university’s athletic department mishandled a sexual assault complaint from […]

Out of this world albums

Artist: Death Grips Album: Year of the Snitch Label: Harvest Records Release date: June 22, 2018 For fans of: Lil Ugly Mane The return of the veteran experimental hip-hop group […]

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Fall video game preview
A list of games that should be on any gamer’s radar

Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Sept. 14      The sequel to 2015’s “Rise of the Tomb Raider,” this game takes Lara Croft to Latin America as she races […]

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A fresh take on a classic
“Everything is Alive” offers an original take on storytelling

As a person who walks to campus, the grocery store and my friend’s house, I have little time to sit down and read. Podcasts have become a staple and an […]

A hundred-acre homerun
“Christopher Robin” is a simple yet touching adventure

“Christopher Robin” is a straightforward film, and that’s OK. Each character is fairly one-dimensional, with the exception being Robin himself.  The film is nothing revolutionary, and there’s really no deeper […]

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Keep on cringing
Awkward humor prevails over all other mediums

An awkward silence rings out from the television, loud as any explosion or burst of laughter from a live audience.  On the screen, Steve Carrell pauses, looks directly at the […]

Here we go again
The “Mamma Mia!” sequel checks off all the charm and quirk boxes, lacks substance from first film

Remember 2008? I don’t quite think of it as the year President Obama took office or the year of the financial crisis.  I tend to think of 2008 as the […]

A country concert kickoff
Rodney Atkins to perform Monday in back to school concert at UI

American country music artist Rodney Atkins will headline a concert for UI students and members of the Palouse community Monday. Atkins is an Academy of Country Music (ACM) award winner […]