Why is gender important in sports?
Men's sports are valued more than women's
To quote the 2006 film “She’s the Man”, “Girls aren’t as fast as boys. Or as strong. Or as athletic. Girls can’t beat boys. It’s as simple as that.” Now, […]
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The Vandal Nation staff makes their pick for favorite sports moment so far this year
Brandon Hill — Kings of the north I’ve waited eights long years for my beloved Chicago Bears to even contend for a postseason berth. Seeing the team rally behind a […]
New year, same dedication
The Argonaut has been sharing the views of its editorial board — the views of the newspaper as a whole — since 1898. In those hundreds of editorials, our board […]
Your not-so-average Joe
UI mascot’s long history dates back to 1956 when the suit was first created
There’s no one quite like Joe Vandal. The University of Idaho’s mascot is the only “Vandal” representing a college in the country. Joe was inspired by former Idaho Head Basketball […]
Profits before public approval
Nike wants your money, not your approval
It has been 17 days since Nike launched its ad featuring Colin Kaepernick, and the company must already be running out of bags to hold all its extra cash. Nike […]
Staben projects enrollment decrease
At final State of the University, UI President Chuck Staben announced a projected enrollment decrease
Enrollment of full-time, on-campus students for the 2018 school year is projected to have gone down, said University of Idaho President Chuck Staben at the annual State of the University […]
The Big Sky beginnings
It is finally time for Idaho’s anticipated return to the Big Sky Skyconfrence
With Idaho’s Big Sky return days away, the Vandals look to kick off their welcome home party with a crucial conference win this weekend. The Vandals will travel to take […]
Take it into the sunshine
The Outdoor Program makes it easy for students to go outside
Sandra Townsend does not believe in indoors people. For her and the rest of the staff at the University of Idaho Outdoor Program, anyone can find something to do outside. […]
Isakson officially interim
University of Idaho President Chuck Staben announces Pete Isakson as interim athletic director
University of Idaho President Chuck Staben announced Pete Isakson as the interim director of athletics Friday. Isakson held the role of acting athletic director since former athletic director Rob Spear […]
Tailgating makes a return to UI
SBOE permits alcohol-use at UI tailgates, police to patrol games
fter a two-year hiatus, alcohol is now permitted at University of Idaho tailgating events following a 3-2 vote by the Idaho State Board of Education in June. A policy change […]