The fight for LGBT rights is still an uphill battle in the United States
Let”s take a quick look at the current issues happening in the State of Mississippi. It is one of the most obese states in the United States, which is one […]
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A lack of diversity should not discount the diverse voices that exist on campus
As a California native from a multicultural family, I experienced my fair share of culture shock when I moved to Moscow. During my first year at the University of Idaho, […]
“Widen your world” – Film festival features films by and about Native Americans
When University of Idaho professor Jan Johnson heard the American Indian Studies Program only had an event during fall semester, she was quick to brainstorm ideas for the spring. That […]
Fading in and out – Black Student Union strives to grow, create an inclusive community on campus
For black students at the University of Idaho in 1971, discrimination could be found anywhere – even in housing. According to an Argonaut article published Dec. 10, 1971, many black […]
Contesting a lack of diversity – Ubuntu aims to encourage student discourse through MLK Art and Essay contest
When emails were sent out detailing the winners of the Martin Luther King Essay and Art Contest, University of Idaho graduate student, Maria Mejia, was convinced she hadn”t made the […]
A date night with Nepal – Nepali traditon and culture on display at Taste of Nepal
After renditions of the Nepali and American national anthems, performed one after the other, Tenzin Dulal told audience members she didn”t want Taste of Nepal, held Saturday evening in the […]
Teaching Tolerance – UI Muslim student panel answers questions about religion and culture
Dina Alsharif, Zachary Lierman, Domenique Costello, Lobna Abdel-Rahim and Ousef Vayomy all come from vastly diverse backgrounds – yet the five students, all members of the University of Idaho Muslim […]
Don”t be a drag, just be a queen – Moscow”s TabiKat Productions celebrates 21 years of drag shows
Kathy Sprague and her best friend David Henson came out to one another on Sprague”s 18th birthday. Her 28th birthday was Henson”s funeral. He died of HIV complications. “So for […]
Leading the charge – Michael Satz recognized as leader in diversity by National Jurist Magazine
Associate Vice President and Executive Officer of UI Boise Michael Satz has always been passionate about equality issues. Satz came to UI in 2006 to work in the College of […]
Enhancing diversity – BSU representatives approach UI administration with ideas for increasing diversity
A group of student representatives from the Black Student Union have a list of six requests of their university, which they presented to University of Idaho administrators Jan. 22. Cynthia […]