OPINION: Couples Costume Equality
Modern solutions to sexist Halloween traditions

A few years ago, one of the top trending stories was the overt sexism in children’s costumes; little boys were given options to traditionally masculine careers like firemen, police officers, doctors, etc. and little girls were given options such as princesses, witches and pop stars. This was depriving all children of freedom of expression. Kids were not given the same opportunity to play pretend on the one holiday when it is actively encouraged to be what you are not, or what you want to become

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OPINION: WSU vs UI: a tale of two responses
Two neighboring colleges approach the pandemic drastically different

The Washington National Guard occupied Pullman last week to help with COVID-19 testing after college students attending Washington State University returned. Fifteen minutes away, University of Idaho still has in-person classes with no National Guard in sight.

UFC 252: The good, the bad and the bloody
Biggest takeaways from the latest bouts in the UFC

UFC 252 brought out all the excitement mixed martials arts fans wanted to witness. The pay-per-view octagon featured the trilogy fight between UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Daniel “DC” […]

OPINION: The cons outweigh the pros: following fans back to the Kibbie Dome
As most sports continue with no in-person attendees, is UI’s decision to have fans a risky one?

The sports world has felt the impact of COVID-19 as professional sports leagues, colleges and high schools across the world suspended operations.   Now, months afterwards, sporting events are beginning to reopen. Car racing, professional soccer leagues, the Ultimate Fighting […]

OPINION: Wash your hands
Debunking some COVID-19 myths and re-emphasizing the importance of cleaning

COVID-19 has been a learning experience for the entire world, especially when it comes to cleanliness and the steps we should have taken even before the pandemic.  I have always been a fan of […]

OPINION: Everyone should take more than COMM 101
And, yes, I am saying this because I'm a communications major

Fundamentals of Oral Communication, more commonly called COMM 101, is taken by undergraduate students at the University of Idaho as a part of the general education curriculum. Although only one communications course is required to graduate, it is […]

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The COVID-19 pandemic was mishandled, a critique
Amidst a time of fear and distress, the government wasn't able to act when needed

The United States of America was presented with the chance to save lives, instead, thousands of people will die. The modern world has never faced a more life-altering  pandemic. It’s […]

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Sports are canceled, let’s not bully
High school spring sports seasons cancelled in many states

Shortly after the cancellation of college and professional sports seasons due to COVID-19 concerns, many high school and lower age sports have been canceled as well. This is devastating, not […]

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The reason why we forget history
You probably won’t remember the COVID-19 pandemic correctly and that’s okay

Stories from our childhoods, traumatic events and lessons we have learned are people’s go-to tales when gathering a crowd. It may be a party story an event or our aunts and […]