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The truth behind cattle ranching
Ranching from the eyes of a fifth generation cattle rancher

As a child born into a five generation-deep ranching family, I have heard all the negative rumors about the industry. In fact, we hear it all the time. “Raising cattle […]

A woman’s reality abroad
Navigating life overseas is challenging enough, but it’s made even more difficult when you’re a female

It is an undisputed fact — at least in my opinion — that being a woman in the U.S. isn’t exactly easy. We unfortunately aren’t afforded the same courtesies as […]

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Think outside the box
People are not their political parties

Politics has always been unappealing to me. When I was younger, I just didn’t care. Now that I care, I’m tired of it. One of the biggest problems with politics […]

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O.T.C. 03.01.18

What are you reading right now? Best magazine around Pick up the newest issue of Blot on Monday. You’ll be reading what I’ll be reading. — Lindsay Meta Currently reading a […]

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Speak up, speak out
The latest mass shooting in Florida shows the young, student voice should be the leading voice in the gun control debate

Our current editorial staff has been producing editorials for just half a year now. This editorial will become our third piece on gun violence and our fifth piece on safety […]

Feature: On guard, on point

Feint. Attack. Parry. Attack. Every move happens in the blink in the eye, as steel flashes against steel, sending a sharp ring through the air of the University of Idaho […]

A beautiful mistake
The Cloverfield Paradox presents a pretty picture with a poor story

“The Cloverfield Paradox” started off promising. With the first and only ad airing during the Superbowl, audiences were simply told the film would be available right after football finished. That […]

Pushing back with the blues
UI professor connects blues with the failure of U.S. legal institutions

Among the bustle of students during the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Friday, classrooms in the Teaching and Learning Center were home to a variety of important workshops, […]