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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 […]

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 […]