Krystal Geeson Staff Writer ISU rugby competed at home in the DI-AA Varsity Cup National Championship semifinals against the University of Washington on April 26 on a stormy afternoon but fell short of the win. After defeating the Cougars 32-25 in Pullman, Washington, the Bengals had the chance to host […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Idaho State University had three football players named to the 2014 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society on April 29. This honor is given to college football players who maintain a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college career. The athletes must be starters or […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer The Idaho State University Student Activities Board will kick off its summer programming on May 29. Four activities will be offered each week through August 7, excluding the week of July 4. Ice cream, dog day and tie dye activities are just a few of the […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Spirits were high as the Bengals’ golf team prepared for its trip to to compete in the Big Sky Championship and reflected on the past season. “I feel really good. I feel we are prepared and we all want to do well. Our coaches have pumped […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Idaho State University’s 2014 Outstanding Student Award recipients were announced by the university and the ISU Alumni Association recently. The recipients’ commitment to their community, to their education and a refined work ethic are just some of the qualities they possess. Students can be nominated for […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) kicked off April by celebrating Occupational Therapy Month. “Our main focus is to increase awareness of what occupational therapy is in the community, because not a lot of people know about it. We try to gain different experiences, such as […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Idaho State University’s intramural program holds events to allow students to meet new people, stay active and participate in social activities. “We offer around 70 to 75 different events for the intramural [program] per fiscal year, whether it be team, individual or events per fiscal year,” […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer The Bengal cheer team and dance team support Idaho State University sports all year. At the end of the year, they have the opportunity to compete for themselves. Both teams travelled to Anaheim, Calif., on March 23 and 24 to participate in the United Spirit Association […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Over 1,100 votes were tallied during ASISU elections March 18 and 19 to determine ASISU’s new executive branch and senate. Kyle Son and Taylor Tingey were elected ASISU president and vice president, respectively. The 2014-2015 academic year will be Son and Tingey’s first term as the […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer The Bengals finished in the top four of the Big Sky Tournament on Friday, March 14, at the tournament at the University of North Dakota. “It was our friendship on and off the court and the heart and hard work that we put in that got […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Select faculty, staff and students will now be permitted to bring concealed guns onto campus. Senate Bill 1254 was signed into law on March 12 by Idaho Governor Butch Otter. The bill initially passed the Idaho House on March 6 with a 50-19 vote. Some concerns […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer After back-to-back wins last week, the Idaho State Women’s Basketball team earned the fifth seed in the upcoming Big Sky Conference tournament. Senior Sheryl Bitter led the Bengals to a victory against Eastern Washington last Thursday, after scoring a game-high 21 points. “It’s a very good […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer The Division of Health Sciences will host the 33rd Annual Health Fair at ISU on March 20 and 21 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Building Wood River Room. “This event is open to the community, ISU faculty, staff and students,” […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Idaho State University’s historic “I” on Red Hill is planned for removal this spring. After observing the erosion under the “I,” a series of three studies were done that estimated 50 percent of the “I” was compromised from erosion. The trails under the “I” have been […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Junior Logan Henderson and Christoph Lange were named All-Conference on the second day of the Big Sky Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship hosted by Idaho State University. Henderson finished in second-place in the heptathlon with a score of 5356 points. He began competing in this […]