Long distance relationships can be done – and they”re rewarding
When my mom brought me to the University of Idaho my senior year of high school for Vandal Friday, she attended a few workshops geared toward parents. One lecture she […]
Tag: Opinion
Satire, sarcasm and sass: Carcinogens are everywhere, not just processed meats
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that processed meats as well as some unprocessed red meats are carcinogenic. That”s right, anyone who eats bacon, hot dogs, ham, sausage […]
Get out and vote – Why it”s worth students” time to vote in smaller elections
The kids these days are always finding reasons not to vote. The problem is that these “kids” are actually college students, and college students aren”t kids, they”re adults. As adults, […]
Piles of pink – Why there are more important causes to spend money on than breast cancer
Everyone is aware of breast cancer. Everyone. But how many people know what the red ribbon symbolizes? What about the pearl ribbon? The answer, for those who don”t know, are […]
The real scares of Halloween – The dangers for party-goers on the week of Halloween
The preparation and anticipation of Halloween are almost more exciting than the actual day, as people pick out their costumes and buy fake spider webs to string across their doorways. […]
Teched out learning – UI has taken steps toward tech incorporation, but more can be done
The world is in the digital age, which means a new generation of digital learners are starting their college education. Right now, the University of Idaho is a little behind. […]
The great pumpkin – Jack o” lanterns may be a weird tradition, but they”re a lot of fun to make
Jack o”lanterns are such an integral part of Halloween, but no one ever really questions why. Sure, Halloween is full of weird traditions, but what”s the purpose behind gutting pumpkins, […]
Rogues gallery – A compilation of the best movie villains that cinema has to offer
Hollywood has produced some classic villains over the years. Whether they were originally brought to life out of the pages of a novel or first made their debut on the […]
A sensitive subject – There”s a reason why STI talks are so prevalent on college campuses
There are a few key health topics that constantly circulate around college campuses each year. On any given day, students are surrounded by information about how to maintain their mental […]
Vapor venom – Online e-cigarette sales too easy for teens to access
A trend is forming among today”s youth with modern tobacco products like electronic cigarettes, and while these products are supposedly better than smoking the traditional cigarette, the long term effects […]