OPINION: The holiday season isn’t worth the endless Christmas music
Allow me to wage a war on Christmas, please

Let’s talk about Christmas. I’m here to tell you why it is the worst holiday ever created. Let’s move right on past the Christian exclusiveness, the mass marketing, the freedom of religion arguments and just get down to the brass tacks of it all. Christmas is the worst because of how obnoxious it is.

OPINION: Debunking myths
Kamala Harris is more qualified than most would think

Since she announced her candidacy for president of the United States in January 2019, Sen. Kamala Harris has been the subject of a smear campaign full of lies by the majority of news outlets, public figures and general social media users.

OPINION: Panic v. Responsibility
Trump had more choices than just lying and panic

It recently came to light the White House cancelled the U.S. Postal Service’s plans to send 650 million masks to U.S. residents last April. This plan would’ve put five reusable face masks in every post office box across the country. The idea was courtesy of the Department of Health and Human Services, which is a Republican controlled department, mind you.

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 […]