Rachel Marwedel Staff Writer Built in 1924, this year marks the 100th birthday of Frazier Hall, the oldest standing building at Idaho State University. Over the years, it’s had a rich history, ranging from libraries to museums to ghosts. Let’s take a look back at its storied past. In 1924, […]
Hadley Bodell Sports Editor Many students and staff are unaware that Idaho State University has a hockey team, let alone the details of their season, recruitment, start-up, and culture. I talked with head coach Shawn Gardener to get all the details on the hockey team’s first season. It all started […]
Kyle Keckler Staff Writer As president of the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU), Emma Watts and the ROAR party established three goals: to raise Career-Path-Intern (CPI) wages, to establish a cost-per-credit system aimed at decreasing the cost of textbooks, and to create a student engagement app made to […]
Kyle Keckler Staff Writer Idaho State University’s new president, Robert Wagner, started his first day on January 29th, 2024. He is ISU’s fourteenth president, replacing former President Kevin Satterlee, who retired at the end of the Fall semester of 2023. The Bengal secured an interview with the new president, during […]
Hadley Bodell Sports Editor With a running record for the Lady Bengals basketball team in their 2023-2024 season of 5-9, fans gathered in Reed’s Gym once again to watch the players take on Sacramento State University. With five freshmen added to the roster of the Idaho State University Women’s basketball […]
Rachel Marwedel Staff Writer Two new restaurants in the Pocatello area are being built that focus on Korean cuisine. Keep an eye out for them in the coming weeks and months. Kingpot From the owners of Hokkaido Ramen comes a brand-new Korean barbecue restaurant. For those unfamiliar with Korean barbecue, […]
Hadley Bodell Sports Writer You’ve seen him on the field, the TV screen, or maybe even around the ISU campus, but few people know the full story behind Idaho State University’s new punter—Ross Bolger. From across the world in Dublin, Ireland, Bolger is one of the recent additions to the […]
Hadley Bodell Sports Editor Have you ever thought about swing dancing? Or maybe you’re an old pro? Idaho State University has the club for you. Several students have been hard at work the past few weeks putting together the ISU Swing Dancing Club, and they’re ready to get dancing. The […]
Chloe Reid Editor-In-Chief Whether you’re new to town or have been a local for several years, most of us at one point or another have experienced how harsh winters here in town can be. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you navigate the upcoming harsh conditions, so […]
Rachel Marwedel Staff Writer Each Monday, I gather my roommates and taste-test two mocktails. However, for this week, we did one special Halloween Mocktail! Here’s how this week’s went: Old Black Magic A tart blood-red liquid swirls in a crystal glass rimmed with a shimmering black mystery. For the rim, […]
Hadley Bodell Staff Writer Stacked with junior twins as a setter and outside duo and a star freshman middle blocker, the Lady Bengals show up ready to take on the NAU lumberjacks Thursday night at 7 pm in Reed’s Gym. Students, families, and alumni gathered in Reed’s Gym Thursday night […]
Hadley Bodell Sports Editor Idaho State University freshmen Scooter McLane and Yancey Waddington share the story of how they made it to the VEX World Robotics Competition three times, won over 15 trophies and two state titles, and how they’re continuing to impact the robotics world today. POCATELLO, Idaho: From […]
Rachel Marwedel Staff Writer Each Monday, I gather my roommates and taste-test two mocktails. Here’s how this week’s went: Watermelon Whirl A refreshing blend of cool watermelon and sweet apricots. 4 cups of cubed watermelon Puree watermelon in a blender. Add Apricot Nectar, lime juice, and honey. Process 10 seconds. […]
Rachel Marwedel Staff Writer Pocatello seems to be the queen of having hidden gems, and these stores are no exception. From Magic the Gathering cards to anime merch, to video games, these stores are a nerd’s safe haven. Gate City Games Inside Gate City Games, large posters with fantastical portraits […]
Hadley Bodell Sports Editor The Idaho State Bengals took on the Northern Colorado Grizzlies in an intense match Saturday evening at Holt Arena for the yearly Homecoming Game. In one of the biggest turnouts of the year, hundreds of students made their way to Holt Arena Saturday night for the […]