Professor at Georgetown University, Rahsaan Mahadeo | Haadiya Tariq
Research on reclaiming time: a racial perspective
Georgetown University professor shares historical, modern information on how time impacts racial divides

Rahsaan Mahadeo, a professor at Georgetown University who researched the radicalization of time, spoke at the most recent installment of the Black Lives Matter Speaker Series.

Sydney and Lynda Freeman
Working for better support of the Black community in Moscow
Meet the Freemans, active faculty and activists for Black community members in Moscow

Six years ago, two college sweethearts moved from Alabama to Idaho in August 201. They both found roles as University of Idaho faculty members and avid activists for the Black community on and off campus. Those two sweethearts, now a married couple, are Sydney and Lynda Freeman.

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Focusing on equality
University of Idaho community looking for a more inclusive way forward

A call to action arose after the death of George Floyd highlighted injustices against Black people around the nation. In response, University of Idaho President C. Scott Green sent emails to students, faculty and staff June 2 and 4.

Ramps, rocks and representation
Celebrating the Disability Action Center NW's 30-year anniversary with a rock hunt

Established in 1993, the Disability Action Center NW (DAC) has worked on making Northern Idaho a better place for disabled people. In the past five years, Marketing Specialist Vicki Leeper has seen several positive changes from the border down to Riggins, Idaho, including accessible ramps and trails.

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History made in Bachelor nation
Having the first Black bachelor announced now is suspicious timing

As a sappy romance fanatic, I have been a fan of the Bachelor for forever. I have watched “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” “Bachelor in Paradise,” “Bachelor Winter Games” and, most recently, “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to […]

Honoring LGBTQA graduates virtually
Students can register to be recognized on social media

The Lavender Graduation is a tradition the University of Idaho LGBTQA Office holds to honor graduates at the end of the year. Every year, the LGBTQA Office holds a Lavender […]

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OPINION: Diversity in journalism is important
There needs to be more diverse voices covering diverse topics

Journalism — I know, I know — a newspaper’s opinion section writing about journalism. What a concept. But please, stick with me here. This is not your average journalism column, and it’s not just about journalism. It’s about newspapers and diversity.