COVID-19: a timeline
How UI and Moscow are dealing with the outbreak of the coronavirus

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was first discovered in Wuhan, China in December of 2019, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The situation has now been announced by the WHO […]

UI emissions going down
University emissions have gone down by 30% since 2005

Through the years of changes in leadership and thousands of students, the University of Idaho has made changes to meet a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Vandal Hockey’s season might be over
Funding and lack of facilities have made Vandal Hockey go into a slump

*This article has been substantially revised* Idaho Vandal Men’s Ice Hockey Club is the oldest and one of the most popular clubs at the University of Idaho. Fans pack the […]

Administration
Trump administration subverts religious freedom at the University of Idaho

President Trump recently announced “guidance on constitutional prayer
in public schools” on January 16: Religious Freedom Day. Trump first announced his prayer push at a Miami mega-church rally, “I’ll be taking action to safeguard students’ and teachers’ First Amendment rights to pray in our schools… They want to take that right along with many other ones.”

Administration
My McConnell experience
Community is everything in the residence halls

Community – when people hear that word, what do they think of? Maybe friends, family and loved ones. Personally, I think of the time I spend with my residents in McConnell Hall.

Newlee makes history once again
Head coach to Idaho women's basketball reaches another historic milestone.

One of the most accomplished coaches at the University of Idaho has added another marker to his already impressive resume. In Thursday’s game against the Eastern Washington Eagles, Jon Newlee […]

Administration
Budget Update: $14 million deficit ‘largely resolved’
UI budget update on outsourcing, voluntary incentives and continuous reductions

As University of Idaho students begin the spring semester, university officials continue to work on the projected $22 million deficit. The projected $14 million deficit for fiscal year 2020 (FY20) has “largely been resolved,” said Brian Foisy, vice president for the Division of Finance and Administration.

Burglary on campus
Greek house broken into over break

Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity reported a burglary Wednesday Jan. 8. Upon returning from winter break members reported several items including electronics had been stolen from the house while they were gone.   […]