Happiness is what’s most important 
A happy life is always going to be better than a successful career

Many people have wondered whether success or happiness is the better goal to pursue. They wouldn’t care if it meant they had to forsake one or the other to gain […]

ASUI encourages UI to hire another sport psychologist 
ASUI sends the transgender sanctuary resolution back to the relevant committee

In hopes of supporting mental health among Vandal athletes, ASUI passed a resolution to encourage the athletic department to hire a full-time sport psychologist.    Sports Psychologist  Current and former University […]

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OPINION: The meaning behind a quick “thank you”
Expressing gratitude is an important part of improving and motivating ourselves as we reach the end of the semester

Classes have been tough for students and professors alike over the past couple semesters. For most classes, after an hour of listening to the talking heads of peers and educators […]

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The reason why we forget history
You probably won’t remember the COVID-19 pandemic correctly and that’s okay

Stories from our childhoods, traumatic events and lessons we have learned are people’s go-to tales when gathering a crowd. It may be a party story an event or our aunts and […]

Oh, so you’re a psychology major…
Becoming a psychology major has made me more annoying than ever

My name is Emily and I’m a psychology and communications double major. Yes, I may be as ambiguous as the title suggests. Meeting new people is hard for me. Especially […]

Longtime UI professor dies
Brian Dyre dedicated over two decades to teaching Vandals

Brian Dyre, a University of Idaho associate professor in the psychology and communications department, died Monday. “He was an integral part of the department and demonstrated daily what it means […]

Twenty minutes once a week
Drop-in Mindfulness Meditation hits five years and still going

Drop-in Mindfulness Meditation turned five years old in January and Jamie Derrick marked the date by doing the same thing she has always done — holding her weekly session.  “On […]

Time is of the essence
Think about your procrastination habits before it's too late

Did I procrastinate this column? Yes, I did. Should I have? Probably not. Procrastination is something people tend to do without thinking. But in the long run, it won’t have […]

Falling for Idaho
Russell Jackson quickly fell in love with the university he now calls home

Russell Jackson had a very interesting time navigating his way to the University of Idaho. Jackson, 40, works as an associate professor of psychology at UI and is known across […]