Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Home to the passion and dreams of dancers, performers and musicians alike, the School of Performing Arts Theatre creates some of Idaho State University’s most prominent productions. One of these is the upcoming production of “The Gondoliers,” a musical performance about the rightful heir to Barataria. […]
Life
All about life on campus at Idaho State University. This includes club events, activities sponsored by Union Programs Council and the Student Activities Board.
Chris Banyas Staff Writer The Toxic Avenger keeps stern watch over the KISU office from the confines of his poster, menacing all who enter with his deadly mop. Not far away stands John Denver, grinning out from his sliver of tacked up glossy paper, seemingly content to share the wall […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer In honor of Black History Month, Idaho State University, in cooperation with the Diversity Resource Center will host a series of events that cater to commemorating African-American heritage. One of these will be a succession of panel discussions held throughout the month of February that address […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer Since officially opening Jan. 20, Benny’s Pantry has helped many in need, thanks in large part to contributions from within Idaho State University and the surrounding community. The initial idea for the pantry was inspired by Laura Vailas, a registered dietician familiar with the concepts of […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer What do you get when you cross a love of zombies with a strong desire to promote preparedness, especially in emergency situations? You get the Zombie Emergency and Disaster Survival Skills Club. Called ZEDSS for short, the club is a newly formed campus group, which embraces […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer If you’ve flipped through Idaho State University’s events calendar recently, the activities open to students, staff and faculty are plenty. The staff of the Student Activities Board (SAB) and the Early Learning Center (ELC) are behind these entertainment options. Parents’ Night Out, an event co-hosted by […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Matthew Bloxham, the Idaho State University student who was elected student body president two years in a row and was a former student body senator, will leave ISU’s student government at the end of this semester. Bloxham, who is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Strapping in to a one-person Baja buggy for a four-hour endurance race or grueling rock crawl might not sound appealing to some people but that’s exactly what members of Idaho State University’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) club will do. Luckily for the club members, they’re […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Issues related to gender, sexual violence and sexual orientation permeate our everyday lives. According to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in every four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. While we may not be directly affected by these problems, it is hard […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer A young man forced to move as his family relocates finds himself cut-off from the thing he loves the most: hockey. It would be one of the most difficult times of his life. This sounds like something you would see late at night on ESPN but […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Dance is often considered the earliest form of art that an individual engages in. We attach a word to a connotation that simply defines movement. Movement of any kind can broadly be considered dance, and as such, dance is said to take place as early as […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer Students at Idaho State University will have a unique opportunity to win prizes by interacting with the school’s social media platforms through a contest called Ultimate Bengal. Beginning Jan. 14, and ending April 25, students will have the chance each day to earn entries into a […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer The start of a new year commonly evokes feelings of change and the desire to start over. However, following through on resolutions isn’t always easy. To embrace the new year, try a different approach: reinvention. Splurge a little bit on yourself. Get excited about being you […]
K-lene Kuhn Staff Writer While many college students seize winter break as an opportunity to catch up on sleep and Netflix, some adventurous Bengals used their free month to travel the globe. Some Idaho State University students traveled to California, while one even traveled to Poland and got engaged. Krystal […]
Jessica Milford Submitted Article One in three women will have an abortion in their lifetime. This of course means that it is highly likely that you, the person reading this right now, know someone who has had an abortion, will get an abortion or is contemplating abortion right this minute. […]