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OPINION: POC, we are sorry we haven’t done better
The Argonaut's editorial board reflects on how we and all journalist can do better covering our communities of color

As of Jan. 1, The Argonaut has produced six stories specifically about Black History Month, Black Lives Matter or other Black issues. Six. Altogether this year we have written, edited […]

Climate change: is it all doom and gloom?
NYT Climate reporter Kendra Pierre-Louis speaks at eighth annual Oppenheimer Ethics Symposium

No person under 43 years old has experienced a single year on Earth with “normal” temperatures. New York Times climate reporter Kendra Pierre-Louis said 1976 was the last year Earth […]

We must fix what is broken
Ocean levels are rising faster than ever

Climate change is real. Scientifically, we have known that for a while. However, these changes are happening quicker than we ever thought possible.

Redefining a blockbuster
Video game storytelling will soon have the potential to surpass that of film and television

A recent New York Times article, “Red Dead Redemption 2 Is True Art,” put forth the bold claim that despite its ongoing stigma, the gaming medium has begun to artistically […]

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Mapping the storytelling process
New York Times graphics editor Derek Watkins will visit UI Thursday

Derek Watkins, graphics editor for the New York Times, will host a talk Thursday on the University of Idaho campus about the importance of maps in storytelling. The lecture is […]

Finding common ground in education
Author Tara Westover discusses her memoir, “Educated”

Tara Westover, author of the New York Times bestseller seller “Educated: A Memoir,” sparked new conversations on the University of Idaho campus Monday, as she paid a visit to Moscow […]

Just push play
Podcasts are a great way to get information while on the go, variety of options to pick from

As a journalism major, I am constantly trying to keep up with the news — something easier said than done these days. I subscribe to a variety of media outlets, […]

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It starts in the heart
UI hosts a discussion on unhealthy masculinity and its dangers to society

Last October, the New York Times published an article detailing the numerous women in Hollywood who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault, eventually sparking the “Me Too” movement. […]

Opinion: Temporary turning

The United States’ performance in the World Cup Qualifiers was nothing short of disastrous, and now 330 million Americans have little reason to tune in to one of the world’s […]