Calm, yet chaotic
Jame Bay’s new album has positive notes, but often feels too muddled for a sophomore album

James Bay’s new album “Electric Light” is all over the place. It’s chaotic in a way that, for the most part, works. The English singer-songwriter broke into the music scene […]

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We really should care
This is the one time Melania Trump's fashion choice should prompt political discussion

I’m not usually one to scrutinize or pick apart fashion choices from women in power — at least not in the form of a column. No headline bothers me more […]

What’s there to celebrate?
If you're feeling sad about the state of America, here's how to celebrate

If American politics makes you mad right now, you’re not the only one. If American society makes you feel a little sad right now, you have every right to be […]

Tunes for your fireworks
The songs you should have on your Independence Day playlist

A good summer Barbecue playlist is essential. But, a special playlist for the one day where everything is about fireworks, food and friends is even more essentials.  If it has […]

Still Super
"Incredibles 2" runs it back for a delightful, if not groundbreaking popcorn flick

Benjamin Franklin is credited with coining the masterful mixture of wit and wisdom that is “‘Tis impossible to be sure of anything except death and taxes,”. Perhaps nostalgia should be […]

Click, click, click
A superb film for those who don’t value their sleep

There’s a persistent clicking sound present throughout the two-hour runtime of “Hereditary.” It’s representative not only of Charlie, the 13-year-old daughter, but of the Graham family and the film as […]

This week’s news in brief — July 1
Administration changes, community events and a new era in Vandal football

Torrey Lawrence named vice provost for faculty  Longtime University of Idaho faculty member Torrey Lawrence will become the vice provost of faculty effective Aug. 6, according to a UI news […]

New faces, new narratives
Barely a month removed from the Finals, new NBA storylines are already emerging

The NBA Draft has come and gone, but the buzz around the league remains as each team pivots towards free agency and the Las Vegas Summer League. Serving as a […]

Vandals to summer league

After wearing the Idaho jersey in the early years of their career, Victor Sanders and Brayon Blake will wear new jerseys this summer — the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers. Sanders […]

A week in Idaho sports
The biggest news in Silver and Gold athletics

Idaho basketball adds one to the squad The Vandals grabbed another addition to their 2018-2019 squad with guard RayQuawndis Mitchell. Mitchell signed his letter of intent to Idaho June 27. […]