OPINION: The value of controversy
We talked extensively about politics last issue, but why is it so important?

Uncomfortable conversations — like the impeachment debate — need to happen. How can we claim to value diversity and varying opinions when there is a culture of silence surrounding the things that matter most?

What’s an institution to do?
Controversial speakers on college campuses cross state lines

Protesters and supporters alike gathered at the Toxic Matriarchy Event in early April, sponsored by the Collegiate Reformed Fellowship (CRF) in partnership with Christ Church. C.R. Wiley, a Pastor at […]

The season for vocal Vandals
This week’s counter protest showed the passion in students and the university community

Spring in Moscow usually means strange weather, music blaring on Greek Row and plenty of graduation nerves.  For our newsroom, spring means something a little different. Each year, our staff […]

Crass culture
Last year’s worst culture bombs can finally be put to rest

With another awards season behind us, it always seems prudent to look back on the year that was. The Grammys and Oscars allow us to trumpet the accomplishments of the […]

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Cutting ties with Spear
UI should terminate Rob Spear’s contract for his failure to report a sexual assault

Three weeks ago, a story appeared in the pages of the Idaho Statesman that shocked many people. But, in reality, it should have surprised very few. The piece in question […]

Updated and outraged
The backlash to Snapchat’s new update is unwarranted

A recent update to Snapchat has driven users to take up Instagram for their image-based chat needs. This redesign was highly disliked by a vocal majority of its userbase. Many […]

Column: Loudmouth LaVar

Parental support is always appreciated in all fields of life, be it athletics, academics or just life in general whatever. Parents are there to support and defend their children and […]

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A case of bias

The Greek community has been under the microscope lately. After multiple tragic accidents and deaths in past years, the University of Idaho has sharpened its focus on underage drinking in […]