SVEN ALSKOG Staff Writer When fans looked out onto the field this past weekend to watch the Idaho State University Bengals football team there was a rare site: two true-freshman offensive lineman in the starting lineup. Along with freshmen Thomas Vazorka and Skyler Phillips, Bengals head coach Mike Kramer’s other […]
Sven Alskog Staff Writer When it comes to devotion to a sport, the women’s golfers of Idaho State University have shown plenty of it, missing multiple days of class over the first month of the fall season to travel all across the western United States for tournament play. From Aug. […]
SVEN ALSKOG STAFF WRITER In the age of technology, where we can turn on the television and watch NCAA student athletes competing at a high level, the student aspect of the equation can sometimes be forgotten. At Idaho State University, an increased emphasis has been placed on academics within the […]
SVEN ALSKOG Writer Big Sky Conference play started on a victorious note Sept. 26 for the Idaho State University Bengals women’s soccer team. They managed a 1-0 shutout win over the Eastern Washington University Eagles. The win could not have come at a better time for the unit following […]
Sven Alskog Staff Writer On Sept. 19, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) held its annual induction ceremony in the Little Wood River Room of the Pond Student Union Building. The ISU chapter of the national group is led by second year President Tynan O’Neil. The easiest way to […]
SVEN ALSKOG STAFF WRITER It takes a special type of person to become a NCAA athlete, let alone a two-sport participant. Enter Idaho State University volleyball and track and field athlete Bailey Bars. “Bailey is a pleasure to be around and a joy to have on the team,” said track […]
SVEN ALSKOG STAFF WRITER An early season schedule heavy on travel has tested the Idaho State University volleyball team, with the unit responding well as it looks to build on its success in the 2012 season. To this point, the Bengals have played 11 games, 10 of which have required […]
SVEN ALSKOG STAFF WRITER Under the direction of Athletic Director Jeff Tingey, the Idaho State University athletic program has seen a complete resurgence in the financial aspects of its operation. Prior to the transition to a new leader, the athletic program found itself in a less-than-stellar state financially, including overspendings […]
Sven Alskog Staff Writer Behind the skill and experience of 10 returning players, the Idaho State University club rugby team looks to defend its three year reign as Northern Division champions in the 2013 season. For the past 10 seasons, the ISU team has managed a winning record, highlighted by […]
Sven Alskog Staff Writer Coming off a sweep of Boise State and the University of Idaho, the Idaho State women’s soccer team dropped three consecutive matches last week. On Aug. 30, the Bengals would travel to Lubbock, Texas to square off with 23rd ranked Texas Tech. The Red Raiders started […]