It”s never too late – The pros and cons of being a nontraditional graduate
Here I go, moving on to bigger and better things, or so I hope. Graduating college a decade late is better than never, I suppose. Being a nontraditional student has […]
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The slippery slope of winter – A guide to how to stay vertical during the treacherous, icy months of winter
Moscow”s winter-time weather is a mixed bag of snow, sleet, rain and slush. As the season progresses, the snow continuously melts and freezes over – turning walking paths, parking lots […]
Santa and sitcoms – The best holiday specials in TV sitcoms
While the holidays are great, the ways holidays are portrayed in sitcoms is even better. TV shows, especially sitcoms, have this magical ability to take the stress of the holiday […]
The importance of character – Writing characters that connect with the audience is essential for any movie
Storytelling goes back ages. Even though movies now are full of special effects, CGI and modern technology, the foundation of film – telling a story – is as old as […]
The Force is wrong with this one – Why some people aren”t excited for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
When I was a kid, my parents introduced me to the original “Star Wars” trilogy. From that moment on, those three classic films were on a loop in my house. […]
Owning your holiday jam – It”s not a bad idea to explore unconventional Christmas music
Upon hearing the term “Christmas music,” many are sure to think of classic tunes like “Rockin” Around The Christmas Tree” and “It”s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas,” sung […]
Home for the holidays – As students grow older, the holiday season starts to change, and that”s OK
College is the time for learning, but it”s also the time when most students make the complete transition into adulthood. That means it”s a time of tremendous change and students […]
Ode to… finals week
Finals week acts as the beginning of a much-needed break for most students Along with many University of Idaho students, I have come to appreciate finals week for what it […]
Dead week dilemma – Professors find creative ways around university policy
Dead week has long been considered a time when students across the nation could receive some leniency in their courses and spend their free time preparing for upcoming final exams. […]
Taking steps toward change – UI strives to integrate technology into academics in a way that works for students
When Blackboard freezes or VandalWeb crashes during registration, it”s easy to become frustrated with the technology the University of Idaho has worked to incorporate into its academic programs. However, there […]