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, […]
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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 smells of sweet crepes and freshly squeezed lemonade float through the street as locals and visitors stroll through the vendors of the Saturday Farmer’s Market in historic Old Town Pocatello. The sun is out, and so are the vendors and food trucks on Saturday for […]
This Black History Month, the Bengal Newspaper sat down with some of the leading cultural voices on campus to celebrate the diversity found within our community and highlight their artistic contributions at Idaho State University. Stephen Aifegha, one of our very own alumni, is well-known for his bright and colorful […]
Within recent weeks, two new art showcases have popped up within the Fine Arts building at Idaho State University’ Pocatello campus: “Paper Machine” by Caitlin Harris, and “Music Makers and Dreamers of Dreams” by Melanie Anderson. Whether you’ve visited the showcases already, plan to visit, or just want to get […]
Although Valentine’s day is just around the corner and many people are still single. If that describes you then may I suggest some different activities to do either by yourself or with your single friends. 1: Film Night Host a film night! This could be either in person or Zoom […]
In June of 2020, Barnes and Noble gained control of Idaho State University’s bookstore, which was previously run by Follett Corp. The switch in ownership was supposed to provide a wider selection of textbooks to students at a lower cost and more designs in apparel, but it seems that a […]
Within the past few weeks, I was scrolling on Snapchat’s “Discover Page”, when something caught my eye. In the midst of all the daily news and polls provided by various magazines and newspapers, one headline from the Daily Mail read “Chandler is That You?! Matthew Perry looks worse for wear […]
With Halloween right around the corner, costumes are in full swing. Whether you’re opting for store bought or enjoy making your own, dressing up has been a staple with children and adults alike for ages.
It is officially October and that means it is time to talk about monsters! Dracula is one of the most iconic and well known monsters, but where do his stories come from? Why is he so well known? What is his history? Well, all will be answered in this […]
Frankenstein is one of the most well known monsters, but what inspired Mary Shelley to write such a novel and why is the story still alive today?
Halloween is right around the corner, and with that comes haunted surprises of all kinds. Being a historic school, Idaho State University has many buildings with haunted and supernatural backgrounds, making it a great place to explore during this spooky season. For those of you who don’t know where to […]
Enduring, connecting, and exhilarating. These three words are how captain Jodie Schmidt and member Ivy Davidson describe the experience of being on Idaho State University’s color guard team. From the outside, it may look like a glamorous show filled with fun costumes and routines. On the inside, it is all […]