Column: The Washington Contradictions
In early April, the NFL announced the Washington Redskins would be hosting the franchise’s first Thanksgiving Day game this year. When considering the Native American contributions to Thanksgiving and the […]
Tag: Opinion
Column: Making something out of nothing
The Chicago Bears made headlines moments into the 2017 NFL draft. The Bears already held the No. 3 pick in the draft, but decided that was just not good enough. […]
Art knows no limits — UI student and performance artist Lindsay Mammone completes first MFA program
Pursuing two master degrees simultaneously demands balance in student life for University of Idaho graduate student Lindsay Mammone. Mammone, while pursuing an MFA in Studio Art and Theatre Directing, is […]
Column: Opportunity of a lifetime
Each team in the National Football League (NFL) is built in the annual seven-round draft that features the best, young talent in the entire country. All 32 NFL teams draft […]
Finish line freedom — Anyone can start something, but finishing takes discipline
Why can it be so challenging to finish something? It seems much easier to start something rather than finish it. At a certain point in every project, task or dream, […]
Nowhere to go but down — UI’s proposed plus/minus grading scale lacks crucial element
The University of Idaho may be moving to a plus/minus grading system. Under the system, grades would be scaled in value with the addition of minuses and pluses. An A […]
Column: Leaders and playmakers
Leadership outweighs talent in the sports world. Granted, having a dependable playmaker can help a team reach the next level, but without someone to rally behind, someone to believe in, […]
I graduated, now what? — Don’t stress about the uncertain future
It’s crunch time for students now with only four weeks left of school. For many, all that’s on their minds is passing their tests and summer plans, but for those […]
Future funk — It’s OK if soon-to-be graduates have yet to land a job
On May 13, hundreds of students at the University of Idaho will walk across the stage at the Kibbie Dome, shake President Chuck Staben’s hand and receive their long-awaited diploma. […]
Column: Loudmouth LaVar
Parental support is always appreciated in all fields of life, be it athletics, academics or just life in general whatever. Parents are there to support and defend their children and […]