New year, same dedication
The Argonaut has been sharing the views of its editorial board — the views of the newspaper as a whole — since 1898. In those hundreds of editorials, our board […]
Tag: Opinion
Idaho Track and Field event honoring slain athlete brings necessary attention to victims of domestic violence
Lauren McCluskey wasn’t someone I was familiar with until Oct. 22 — the day she was murdered. McCluskey, a 21-year-old Pullman native and University of Utah fourth-year student, died at […]
Humans are herbivores
We think we are omnivores, but evolution, anatomy, and physiology point to Herbivory
Many people think of humans as omnivores, designed to eat a diet with a substantial contribution of nutrients coming from both plants and animals. However, there is strong evidence that […]
Teachable moments
Megyn Kelly's on-air misstep is a loss for young female conservatives
Megyn Kelly became my idol about five minutes into the beginning of my political obsession. I was immediately drawn to how she called out politicians and pundits on both sides […]
Trump isn’t the worst
The U.S has made it through bad presidents before
It’s coming up on the two-year anniversary of President Trump’s election, and people are angrier than ever. For nearly two years, people have proclaimed Trump to be the worst thing […]
What checks and balances?
Trump's latest attack on the Constitution is perhaps his most erroneous misstep yet
We often talk about the importance of social media and how it changes our lives in many ways. On Tuesday, we once again witnessed its power to bring us together […]
Replace words with action
Vote for candidates capable of changing Idaho for the good
Over the last year, we’ve seen protests, marches and demonstrations from a passionate and energetic electorate. Nov. 6 is the day to make those actions truly count. Demonstrations like the […]
Classic films that feel like Autumn
Th films you should be watching to make you feel the fall season
There is nothing better than bundling up on the couch and watching a film that screams fall. Whether it be a haunting classic or a lighthearted, feel-good film, the best […]
The NBA is back, along with all the wonderful culture that comes with it. Here is what to keep an eye on this season
At this point, it doesn’t even really matter if you like the NBA. Last Tuesday’s opening night games announced the return of the most culturally significant sport in America, so […]
Letter to the editor: Saving the world, one cow at a time
As representatives of the farming and ranching community, we at the Student Idaho Cattle Association (SICA) would like to share our perspective in response to the article, “Beef: it’s not […]