Esports — it’s in the name
More colleges should be offering varsity esports programs to students

In 2014, Illinois’ Robert Morris University established the first varsity esports program. The program initially only catered to the videogame “League of Legends”, but offered competitive players substantial scholarships. Four […]

Cleaner snowmobiles for a cleaner future
UI engineering students modify snowmobiles and compete with other local schools for awards

The Clean Snowmobile Club (CSC) at the University of Idaho has been competing in the annual Clean Snowmobile Challenge in Houghton, Michigan, since 2001 and has remained a presence on […]

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News Brief — UI sports survive

The Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) voted to pass a waiver granting the University of Idaho three years to balance a $1 million deficit which had threatened the status […]

Esports­­ — more than a game
Those who doubt esports are on the wrong side of history

Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, Tom Brady and Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok — each name represents one of the greats in their sport. Jordan in basketball, Messi in soccer, Brady in football […]

Esports­­ — just a game
With undoubted skill, esports lacks the physical exertions that make sports what they are

Coaches often encourage their athletes to “go back to the basics” and “focus on the fundamentals.” It is a common universal practice in sports. That same practice can be applied […]

News Brief — ASUI Senate

The ASUI Senate voted to pass a resolution calling on the University of Idaho and the Idaho State Board of Education to refrain from eliminating women’s soccer, women’s swim and […]

Budget bogey
Faculty Senate discussed the possible elimination of sports

Three sports are at risk of leaving the University of Idaho. University of Idaho Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek told Faculty Senate Tuesday that a group exploring the […]

Armstrong’s strong words
Kristin Armstrong offers advice to young Vandals

A three-time gold medal cyclist and University of Idaho alumna spoke about her experiences in the Olympics and offered insight to students about any possible obstacles in their lives. Kristin […]

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Cutting ties with Spear
UI should terminate Rob Spear’s contract for his failure to report a sexual assault

Three weeks ago, a story appeared in the pages of the Idaho Statesman that shocked many people. But, in reality, it should have surprised very few. The piece in question […]

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Lighting up the show
The Sound of Idaho and Computer Science Department team up to put on a show

They come for the game and stay for the halftime performance. Fans flood into the Kibbie Dome during fall Saturday afternoons to see the Idaho football team hit the gridiron. […]