Letter to the editor: A response to “Beef: it’s not for dinner”
Growing up, meat at the center of the table wasn’t a choice, but a way of life. It was the time we spent as a family to give thanks for […]
Tag: animals
Hungry for reform
Tenzin Nyima started a personal protest against Vandal Meats
Tenzin Nyima, a self-proclaimed animal lover and vegetarian, took a stand against the Vandal Brand Meats slaughterhouse — a five-day stand. After hearing of the slaughterhouse located on the University […]
Conservation in danger
Rolling back the teeth of the Endangered Species Act would be a terrible mistake
Most college students, along with most young Americans everywhere, have grown up in a country that has almost no concept of bipartisanship. We have to reach for a long-forgotten history […]
A food chain without animals
A response to The Argonaut article “Not a missed steak”
As an undergrad at the University of Idaho studying Animal and Veterinary Science and Agricultural Economics I was intrigued by Savannah Cardon’s “Not a missed steak.” The article had three […]
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 […]
Music, food, animals and more at Latah County Fair — Latah County Fair kicks off Thursday, Sept. 14
Walking into the Latah County Events Center, visitors are immediately greeted by a wall covered in vintage photographs and fliers promoting long-past fairs. One flier promises fair-goers “a thousand laughs,” […]
It”s for the animals – Humane Society offers opportunities to adopt, volunteer
Winter brings new challenges to the Humane Society of the Palouse every year. In response, some University of Idaho students are doing their part to lighten the load. Trina Pickett, […]
A home for precious paws
Moscow Humane Society houses a host of animals searching for a home While many people seeking to purchase a new pet often turn to places like pet stores or Craigslist, […]