Encouraging elections
High turnout in midterms is cause for celebration and renewed vigor

Now that we have had a week to process the midterm elections, we should recognize the massive steps forward in democratic participation across the country. This year’s midterms had the […]

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Close, but not enough
Historic voter turnout in Idaho signals a brighter future

Tuesday night proved to be both typical, yet unexpected for Idahoans across the state. Prior to Election Day, the Idaho Secretary of State’s office reported 155,000 absentee ballots counted, a […]

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Vandals vote
Department of Student Involvement to hold National Voter Registration Day event

Exercising the right to vote is seen as a cornerstone of United States democracy. But before the vote comes voter registration. Registering to vote is a simple, quick process that […]

Prepare to vote
Here’s how to prepare yourself for Idaho’s general election

The 2018 elections may still be a couple months away, but that is absolutely no reason to put off preparing to vote. Before anyone feels the need to move on […]

Skinner-Vazquez win by 39 votes
Skinner-Vazquez elected ASUI president and vice president

Nicole Skinner and Carlos Vazquez won the ASUI presidential elections by a 1.8 percent margin over the other candidates.  The elections results were announced in the University of Idaho Commons […]

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Putting the ‘I’ in ASUI
In light of recent ASUI actions, students should engage more with student government

The Associated Students of the University of Idaho (ASUI) has had no shortage of its time in the spotlight in recent weeks. With strong calls for Athletic Director Rob Spear […]

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Candidates for ASUI
A rundown of the four ASUI president and vice president tickets for the 2018-19 school year

Jesse Smith and Malachi Dunn Jesse Smith and Malachi Dunn are running on a platform of loyalty, leadership, lobbying and liberty. Smith said he wants to hold elections for the […]

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Paulette Jordan ready to race
Paulette Jordan discusses guns, education and gender equality

Idaho governor candidate Paulette Jordan spoke to University of Idaho students and community members Monday night on issues affecting Idaho, including her stance on gun control. “I am a gun […]