Chris Banyas Staff Writer The first recorded homecoming at ISU was held in 1930. Although some events have been changed, the reason for the events has not changed. Homecoming week offers students a chance to not only network with fellow students and strengthen the community but to connect with past […]
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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.
Chris Banyas Staff Writer ISU’s Student Union Building is like a giant russian nesting doll. Every layer that is popped apart and peeled back reveals a new and exciting service or area to explore. Freshmen inherit this doll at the beginning of their college careers, and it can take years […]
Brenna Patrick Staff Writer Homecoming began late last week on Saturday, Sept. 28, with the annual ISU door decorating contests. Involvement Center Administrative Assistant Jeanine Hebdon said explained she takes applications for the SAB activity. “The departments themselves get together and decorate the doors,” said Hebdon. Hebdon said the departments […]
Brenna Patrick Staff Writer Wildfires ravaged parts of Idaho this summer, leading ISU to give student firefighters special waivers to start the semester late. “The scariest thing about firefighting to me wouldn’t be fighting the fires but really the idea of me not making it back, and leaving my friends […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer Homecoming 2013, themed “50 Years of U” in honor of ISU’s 50th year as a four-year university, began last Saturday, Sept. 28, and will continue through Saturday, Oct. 5. Events began with the business window-painting event that took place Sept. 28. Clubs from ISU painted many […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Increased interest in Irish culture in Pocatello has led to the creation of an Irish club on campus and a language class offered online. A local group called The Friends of Irish Studies, which celebrates the language and culture of Ireland, was instrumental in bringing Irish […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Students who haven’t had a chance to explore the Pond Student Union Building (PSUB) yet may be surprised to learn that ISU has a Craft Shop on campus. The Craft Shop is located past the Games Center on the first floor of the PSUB. Free events […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Many celebrity gossip sites display headlines like, “Christina Aguilera Shows Off Amazing Bod in New Music Video,” or “Kate Debuts Post-Baby Body.” In a culture where eating disorders run rampant, telling women that wearing a bikini is the same as flaunting their body could be seen […]
Nicole Blanchard Editor-in-Chief Last week my column addressed the unfortunate topic of street harassment on campus. Though I was surprised to learn of these types of things happening on campus, I’ve always felt like Idaho State University’s campus is not as bad as many other places are. Ironically enough, I […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer The papier-mâché Bengal that once stood outside the front of Reed Gym was recently removed, reportedly to prevent further damage costs incurred to repair it regularly. The statue was removed July 9 and has since been in storage behind facilities services but is looking to find […]
Brenna Patrick Staff Writer Idaho State University will host a fundraising event featuring celebrated opera singer Michael Ballam. The show will take place at the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Ballam will be performing an opera to raise money […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor When Idaho State University political science professor Mark McBeth arrived at his American Government class, he noticed something unusual. His students, who normally arrived to class at the last minute, were all waiting for him 10 minutes before class was scheduled to begin. It was Sept. […]
Brenna Patrick Staff Writer The Idaho Museum of Natural History includes extensive collections of artifacts that are permanent as well as special collections within three main gallery exhibits. It contains specimens that include ancient invertebrates which can traced back to 400 million years ago. Open every Tuesday through Saturday from […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Many at ISU have noticed an increase in social media use by various university departments and groups in the past year. “Whether it’s just to post the picture or posting score updates, I realize we live in an instantaneous world where people want information now. We […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor “When you walk out of The Orange and Black store, you’re going to have a win-win attitude. You not only have a really great, affordable piece of ISU gear but you’ve also changed someone in the community’s life,” said Terry Fredrickson. Fredrickson is the CEO of […]