Kaitlyn Hart Life Editor It’s not every day you hear about the Hollywood big shots coming to little old Pocatello, Idaho, but during the summer, something so exciting, haunting and truly terrifying happened in our own local high school. On August 21, an episode of ‘Ghost Hunters.’ centered around the […]
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Joanna Orban Staff Writer Pocatello’s haunted places have a notorious reputation, being some of the first things I heard about when I moved here. I was intrigued, but doubtful. I’ve always been someone who believes there’s an explanation for everything. However, when I decided to visit some of these supposed […]
Kaitlyn Hart Life Editor Noticeably anxious and hands trembling like a leaf, Daniel Shelden sat behind the stage waiting for his time to shine. To stand in front of an audience and tell jokes that would leave his fans in stitches. Being that it was his first experience with stand-up […]
Edna Grant Staff Writer Todd Halvorsen, the Higher Education Manager for The New York Times, visited Idaho State University this past September to offer the school an opportunity to participate in their nationwide program which aims to provide free subscriptions to all university faculty and students. Halvorsen met with Jasun […]
Joanna Orban Staff Writer Outside of a small house on 5th Avenue, there is a simple wooden sign that says ‘Phi Delta Chi.’ It’s the only clue to the fact that maybe the house once meant something. However, you wouldn’t know by looking at it. The house looks like something […]
Saroj Lamichhane Production Editor Roshan Kumar Shah, who is the owner of Himalayan Grocery and Smoke Shop, bought the restaurant in 2018 and changed its name from Nosh Mahal to Himalayan Flavor. “I was involved in the restaurant business because it is easier for me to mobilize the goods and […]
Maquella Chacon Staff Writer Katherine Ware and Clay Nield captivated the audience during the play, “Last Train to Nibroc,” by female playwright Arlene Hutton. With a very simple set consisting of a small park bench placed on a platform, designed to resemble another bench, acting was the driving force that […]
Joanna Orban Staff Writer College students aren’t strangers to stress. Between classes, homework and one or sometimes two jobs, it’s not uncommon to see a stressed college student wandering the quad. There are many resources that students can use to help combat their ever-growing amounts of stress. With next semester’s […]
Edna Grant Staff Writer It happened during class last spring semester. Steven Petersen’s phone displayed a vague text message from his older brother. It read, “B-Dubs, this Thursday. I have a business opportunity.” Curious to know what his brother could be talking about, Peterson found himself sitting in the dim […]
Ben Aguirre Sports Photographer On Carter and 5th Avenue, The Soda Barn is walking distance from your classes. Last August, they moved from Chubbuck to a superior location giving it the name ‘The Soda Barn 2.0.’ This past weekend was family weekend here at ISU, so I invited my family […]
Maquella Chacon Staff Writer The Idaho State University Theater Department will be going on a tour of three to five high schools throughout Southeast Idaho after receiving a $10,000 grant. The grant allows the theater department to go on tour through providing resources to purchase technical equipment, backdrops and props […]
Kyra Finner Staff Writer According to the New York Times, Idaho State University students’ median family incomes today are $68,800, which means that a lot of people at ISU are relatively well-off compared to other areas. Despite this, many students are extremely stressed out about their finances and can’t afford […]
Maquella Chacon Staff Writer Open carry on college campuses causes fear in some students as it becomes more popular throughout the country. The commonality of mass shootings is rising and students are becoming more vocal with their real fears about on campus weapons while attending college. In addition to violence […]
Edna Grant Staff Writer The ever-increasing need for parking accommodations on Idaho State University campus is causing inconvenience for students, especially those living in the Rendezvous suites and commuting students. Just this year, Rendezvous residents were pleasantly surprised when they were told their parking fees had been covered by the […]
Edna Grant Staff Writter Over 100 Idaho State University students filled the Little Wood River room last Thursday afternoon to hear a special presentation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Representatives from the FBI came to ISU to share career-advancing opportunities to high-achieving students through their Honor’s Internship and Collegiate […]