National Coming Out Day events
Palouse community organizes events to celebrate and represent local queer voices

Friday is National Coming Out Day. This date was chosen because it is the anniversary of the 1987 Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Today, National […]

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Events this week
From campus to community happenings, here is what to know this week

Light Up the Night: Campus Lighting Audit with Dean of Students, Dr. Blaine Eckles | Thursday Time: 7-9 p.m. Date: Oct. 3 Place: Idaho Student Union Building Atrium, first floor […]

A scream on the green
Meme page allows students to relieve stress with screams

The night of August 23 was by no means a dull night for UI students. Some attended the soccer game against Boise State, some played a giant game of capture […]

More than just volunteering
UI Earth Fest celebrates sustainability throughout April

Those interested in sustainability workshops, presentations and hands-on service learning opportunities have the chance to participate in April’s monthlong series of events through the annual University of Idaho Earth Fest.  […]

The minds behind campus entertainment
Vandal Entertainment brings various activities to campus, such as concerts and comedians

The University of Idaho Vandal Entertainment Board provides different entertainment options for students each year. Concert chair Hagen Hunsaker said the organization has a board of five people who manage […]

Career fair draws crowd
Spring 2019 Career Fair was held Wednesday, boasting 135 employers to connect with students

University of Idaho students across majors gathered at the Spring 2019 Career fair on Wednesday afternoon. The event played host to 135 employers and representatives of companies according to Eric […]

Vandalizing the Kitchen, but not your nutrition
Vandal Health Education puts on a monthly event to show UI students that cooking healthy food doesn’t have to be difficult

Mindy Rice, the University of Idaho campus dietician, demonstrated how to prepare two simple, healthy meals Wednesday afternoon. Rice made two dishes during this event. One dish was made in […]

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Engineering students pitch research projects at event
Last Thursday, participants in the Grand Challenge Scholars program got the opportunity to pitch proposed research projects to faculty members

Daniel Robertson, University of Idaho Grand Challenge Scholars program director, says pitching a project to a peer or colleague is not about gaining money. Instead, Robertson said the goal of […]

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McGonigal: Gaming delivers real outcomes
Video game designer Jane McGonigal discussed the positive impacts of gaming at the 2018 Borah Symposium

Many people consider spending time playing video games a waste of time. Game designer Jane McGonigal’s closing keynote address for the Borah Symposium aimed to change that. McGonigal began her […]