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Post-election, no problem

The 2016 presidential election has been stressful for all involved. But now that it’s over, stress, anxiety and fear over the election of Donald Trump have skyrocketed. Tears are being […]

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Weekend sans dad

When I first became a member of the Vandal family, my father wasn’t the most excited. As a long time Boise State Bronco fan, he begrudgingly welcomed the shower of […]

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The magic of the myth

Nine years ago I found out one of the world’s most well-kept secrets — a classified and undisclosed fib among adults and some children alike. Santa Claus isn’t real. It […]

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Never Claus

Since 1823, when an anonymous poet wrote “A Visit From Saint Nicholas,” children wait for Christmas morning anticipating the multitude of gifts they will receive from the jolly character known […]

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Off the cuff

Dad I’m glad you could come by this weekend. Let’s have a blast — Jack Snow Bipolar as it comes, stick or go home. — Luis Christmas music Does anyone […]

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December is for the dads

Dads’ Weekend at the University of Idaho is a longstanding tradition complete with golf, beer tasting and, of course, Vandal football. The event is usually celebrated in the fall about […]