Madison Shumway Staff Writer A holiday fair hosted by the ISU Women’s Club to raise money for student scholarships will take place on Nov. 4 and 5 in the SUB ballroom. The fair, which will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, […]
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All about life on campus at Idaho State University. This includes club events, activities sponsored by Union Programs Council and the Student Activities Board.
Madeleine Coles Life Editor 5. Dr. Slaughter’s House of Terror, Idaho Falls Dr. Slaughter’s is a classic haunted house that’s perfect for those who are easily scared. It’s scary without being overly terrifying, and they have a no-touch rule. Its admission price also supports the D.A.R.E. program. General admission is […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor Since the Stephens Performing Art Center opened in 2005, ISU students and Pocatello community members have had the opportunity to attend the yearly ISU Concert Series. The series, which typically begins in late September and ends in mid-April, features a variety of musical performances. According to […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor Few things complete college more than taking a night off of studying to enjoy good drinks, good music and a good atmosphere. Luckily for students at ISU, multiple local businesses offer open mic nights where they can find just that. Perhaps the most popular open mic […]
Madison Shumway Staff Writer Whether it’s an earthquake, train derailment or simply a power outage, the Department of Public Safety has a plan for just about every possible campus emergency. Students got a glimpse of university emergency preparedness this month, when a recent tornado warning for nearby counties prompted a […]
Madison Shumway Staff Writer On a fateful Tuesday next month, millions of Americans will huddle around TV screens and refresh their browsers as states color red or blue. For some, it’s a grim night—a high-stakes conclusion to a long and contentious campaign. But students in The American Presidency, a political […]
Jenna Crowe Staff Writer Going deaf is bound to make a huge impact on anyone’s life, perhaps even more so when a future in music seemed certain. For sophomore Anna Curet, however, going deaf her senior year of high school helped lead her in the right direction. Curet was raised […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor The ISU Japan club is hosting a taiko demonstration and lecture by world renowned taiko master Kenny Endo on October 21. Taiko is the Japanese word for drum, but outside of Japan, taiko mainly refers to a form of ensemble drumming that has become quite popular. […]
Madison Shumway Staff Writer More than 80 educators and students traveled to ISU October 6 and 7 for the annual Idaho Association of Teachers of Languages and Culture conference. Attendees came from all over the state for two days of instruction on teaching techniques and standards. The schedule featured a […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor The ISU School of Performing Arts just closed its first musical of the year, Next to Normal. The show, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, was an impressive production, but certain elements left something to be desired. The play was […]
Madison Shumway Staff Writer Monthly bingo nights hosted by the Student Activities Board draw students out for high-intensity fun and the chance to win prizes from gift cards to mini-fridges. Sophomore Jacie Wilde, who scored both a mini-fridge and microwave during new student orientation her freshman year, said she’s attended […]
Jenna Crowe Staff Writer Not all students at ISU have a method of transportation to visit family members, but the LEAD Center has provided a solution: family weekend. Registration for family weekend is currently available on the LEAD website. Family weekend takes place October 21-23 and is centered around introducing […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor It’s no secret that tuition is not cheap. Although ISU does cost less than many other schools, students still pay a pretty penny to attend. While tuition obviously pays for classes, students can take comfort in the fact that there’s much more they can gain from […]
Madison Shumway Staff Writer A month into their first year of college, ISU freshmen navigate their new academic world with the help of friends and a welcoming environment. Despite different backgrounds, many freshmen agree that college requires more self motivation than high school did. They also cited a warm and […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor Any ISU student knows that homecoming is a big deal. It is an entire week packed full of activities for students, faculty, alumni and the entire Pocatello community. This year, the homecoming festivities kicked off Sunday with students decorating the SUB in orange and black. Every […]