OPINION: Students should visit UI’s Swim Center
Time to make a splash
Tired of the same old campus routine? Take a break, make a splash and dive into one of the best-kept secrets on campus: the university swim center. College life is […]
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OPINION: Shutting down the Department of Education will lead to detrimental consequences
Trump’s executive order will have significant impacts on education in the U.S.
On Thursday, March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to shut down the Department of Education and give more control over schooling to the states. This was after […]
OPINION: Anti-intellectualism is on the rise
Why anti-intellectualism could be disastrous for college and America as a whole
Anti-intellectualism, marked by opposition to or distrust of education and intellectual pursuits, has grown in the last decade. This movement is damaging Americans’ trust in science and medicine. Matt Motta, […]
OPINION: Wildlife at UI should be respected
Why students should respect wildlife and stay safe
With the recent spotting of moose on campus, named Regina and Louie by Vandal Security, the topic of wildlife and how students should interact with it has been raised. While […]
Wood Talks Sports: Saturday’s second round March Madness picks
What you can expect from Saturday matchups
The first round is officially over, and some picks I got right, some picks I got wrong. The script must’ve changed without my knowing. I went 24–8 on predictions, […]
OPINION: Why “Wicked” deserved more at the Oscars
Snubs, surprises and ongoing debate over Academy choices
The Oscars have always been a flurry of outfits, celebrities, drama and of course, the awards. The 97th Oscars was no different. From the red carpet to Adam Sandler storming […]
OPINION: Public transportation is a necessity
Why Idaho needs more public transit
Public transportation is something that is desperately needed in the United States, and especially here in Idaho. The American Society of Civil Engineers has determined that 45% of Americans have […]
OPINION: Carnegie R1 status will improve the university
How will R1 status impact UI students?
On Feb. 13, President Scott Green announced that the University of Idaho has officially achieved Carnegie Research Level 1 institution, becoming the first in the state of Idaho. This is […]
OPINION: Trump’s tariff plans will harm the economy
Relying on U.S. goods is unrealistic at this point
President Donald Trump has announced his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on all imported goods. This is on top of his plan to put an additional 25% tariff on Mexico […]
Kendrick Lamar brings revolution to America’s biggest stage
The Super Bowl halftime show was blend of art, protest and personal truths
Kendrick Lamar performed a groundbreaking show at Super Bowl LIX, seamlessly blending artistry, political commentary and personal narrative. With President Donald Trump and multiple celebrities in the audience, plus record-breaking […]