The state of Idaho has a crisis on its hands. There is a distinct lack of doctors in the state, and with many of those who currently work within Idaho’s medical centers being over the age of 60, this is not an issue that is likely to resolve itself.
The “ISU’s Got Talent” event, held on February 27, showcased diverse performances by ISU students, including gaming, drumming, dance, vocal harmonies, and original music. Highlights included James Cannon’s whistling and a rendition of “Pink Pony Club,” which won first place.
Students accustomed to passing the Diversity Resource Center, formerly situated in Rendezvous Room 129, may have noticed that the office is now empty. This is the result of a series of higher-education resolutions recently passed by the Idaho State Board of Education, which primarily focused on altering state policy regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) centers in public Idaho higher-education institutions.
Campus has seen a lot of changes recently – from the repair and reopening of the pool, a total overhaul of the Student Union parking lot, the replacement of a series of utility tunnels around lower campus, and now a new boiler system for the Idaho State University Steam Plant.
In an interview with The Bengal, Idaho State University’s President Robert Wagner reflected on his first 11 months, discussing campus changes, challenges, and future visions. He emphasized the importance of public accountability, student success, infrastructure needs, partnerships, and employee welfare while adapting to Idaho’s political climate and overcoming budgetary constraints.
The Office of the Dean of Students at Idaho State University is hosting Benny’s Giving Tree, a gift drive aimed at supporting families in need during the holidays. Community members can sponsor children by selecting tags from the tree and delivering gifts by December 9.
New trees are being planted on the ISU campus to replace aging species, addressing threats from pests and age. The Grounds team diversifies tree species to ensure resilience. Ongoing projects include tree planting along 5th Avenue and in the G-1 parking lot.
Idaho State University’s President, Robert Wagner, has had a dynamic first fall semester, marked by dramatic game-day appearances and significant campus renovations. He highlighted a record enrollment, ongoing infrastructure improvements, and efforts to address a previous budget deficit. Wagner aims to focus on future investments for the university’s growth and innovation.
This Op-Ed was jointly written by students from ISU, BSU, BYU-I, U of I, and College of Idaho. We have a problem in Idaho. Politicians are not accountable to voters—especially young Idaho voters. Instead, elected officials are more concerned with approval of political party bosses, political elites and special interest […]
Kyle Keckler News Reporter Recently, the Idaho State University Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) hosted, with the help of the ISU History Club and faculty, a lecture called “Drag Across the World.” Dr. Colin Johnson, professor in the College of Arts and Letters, gave the talk, outlining to the audience […]
Kyle Keckler News Editor On Oct. 2, 2024, The Bengal Theater hosted a screening of “The Grand Salmon.” The film follows three women as they kayak the length of the Salmon River, following the same route that Idaho’s salmon must take to travel to the Pacific Ocean. The women in […]
Kyle Keckler News Editor This semester marks the rollout of Idaho State University’s new course-material acquisition model, the ISU Book Bundle. The program aims to ensure students have the materials required for their classes as soon as possible; this is done by automatically ‘bundling’ course materials into one lump-sum fee […]
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