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OPINION: Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
The history of Labor Day and why you should not wear white after it

Labor Day is often the first official holiday and day off class for university students during the fall semester. But why it’s celebrated, the history and myths surrounding the federal holiday are often disregarded.   Based on records from the […]

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OPINION: The new year brings excitement for freshman
Students at UI give insight into what they are looking forward to the most this year

With the new year starting, excited freshmen anticipate all different kinds of experiences. The new class joining the University of Idaho shared what they are looking forward to most this year. Whether it be uncomfortable or homely, the new year welcomes those who are ready to […]

OPINION: TPUSA’s visit should spark dialogue, not division 
As the national convention group brings its campus tour to the University of Idaho, students face a choice between meaningful debate and political spectacle

When Turning Point USA brings its national campus tour to the University of Idaho this April, the event will likely draw more than just a crowd — it will spark a conversation […]

OPINION: Idaho must embrace duplex housing to confront its growing affordability crisis 
Proposed zoning changes won’t solve everything, but they mark a necessary shift toward increasing supply and keeping communities livable

Idaho’s housing crisis is no longer a distant concern — it is a daily reality for students, families and first-time buyers across the state. As highlighted in a recent Argonaut article, lawmakers are now considering legislation […]

OPINION: America can’t ignore Ireland’s oil crisis 
Fuel shortage and rising prices abroad reveal how vulnerable the U.S. economy remains to global oil shocks and supply disruptions

Ireland is not literally “running out of oil” — but what is happening there may be just as alarming. In recent weeks, the country has faced widespread fuel shortages, soaring prices and […]