Hailey Nelson News Editor From within the confines of day to day life, educated minds are pushing the boundaries of perceived normalities in 2019. On Oct. 26, TEDxISU provided those inclined an opportunity to listen to various speakers at the Stephens Performing Arts Center. This conference’s theme was “2030. Where […]
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Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief In the late 2000s, Dane Simmons had all his eggs in one basket. “I was a leading performer, and in the midst of one phone call, I could lose everything,” Dane said. At the time, Dane was working at Apria Healthcare, and he didn’t necessarily feel like […]
Local: The city is amending water facilities plans to accommodate for Northgate Pocatello’s engineering staff is finalizing long-term amendments to the city’s drinking water and wastewater facilities plans, as directed to evaluate impacts of Northgate, a multi-use project under construction in northeast Pocatello planned to eventually include thousands of homes […]
Kyra Finner Staff Writer Tim Magnuson was found dead on Oct. 5 in Yellowstone National Park near the Idaho and Wyoming Border. It was discovered that the microbiology professor from ISU suffered cardiac arrest while doing research on microbes that live in the hot springs. Magnuson was only 57 years […]
Edna Grant Staff Writer Over 100 local protesters in Pocatello picked up their signs and took action for climate change awareness outside of City Hall twice this past September, and hope to continue providing opportunities for the community to make their voice heard. The strike, led on September 20th by […]
Local: NeighborWorks is looking to purchase the long-vacant Bonneville Elementary School A building that was integral in molding the minds of hundreds of children for decades and has been an eyesore in the center of a neighborhood for more than 16 years could soon become the future home for 18 […]
Kyra Finner Staff Writer On Friday, October 4th, Idaho State University’s bands, the Civic Concert Band and the Symphonic Band, performed for the first time this year up at Steven’s Performing Arts Center. These bands are directed by Erin Armstrong and Patrick Brooks. The Civic Concert Band played “Cajun Folk […]
Joanna Orban Staff writer Last week, Idaho State University celebrated the retirement of Nancy Graziano, associate athletic director, and one of the longest serving administrators on campus. Graziano has served ISU for thirty-five years in all aspects of the athletic department. Steve Schaack, who has worked with Graziano for nearly […]
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE a. Alpha Xi Delta, Gabby Jablonski i. Alpha Xi Delta changed their club constitution. They now require that every member have a set number of library study hours based on the individual’s GPA. Those who do not meet their study hour requirement will be placed on probation. […]
Hailey Nelson News Editor Color swatches are a common symbol of pride for those who associate as LGBTQ+, but artists from the Idaho State University community poured more than rainbows into the recently-opened art exhibition in the John B. Davis Gallery. The exhibition, titled Visibility, was opened to the public […]
Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief Local: Pocatello’s online portal suffers a data breach The City of Pocatello mailed notices to utility billing customers who may have been impacted by a data breach of the City’s online portal on Friday. The City received information that credit card information relating to the portal may […]
Edna Grant Staff writer Psychologists from Idaho State University recently received a grant of $1.1 million to spearhead a multi-layered program which focuses on the education and training of local professionals to better attend clients affected by opioid abuse. South East Idaho, according to University of Michigan researchers, is one […]
Hailey Nelson News Editor Weeks before homecoming decorated campus with more school pride, the Bengal community banded together to raise money for Idaho State University in the annual I Love ISU Campaign. On Sept. 18 and 19, a variety of activities and fundraising events took place, including an Uno Tournament, […]
Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief Local: Pocatello joins a global protest demanding action on Climate Change 100 people lined the busy streets near the Pocatello municipal building Friday afternoon in observance of a “Global Climate Strike.” Joining was Sixteen-year-old Aspen Denney who rode her bicycle with a sign summarizing her feelings about […]
Rianne Quigley Staff Writer Idaho State University tuition rates rose for the year 2019-2020 by 6.1%, making the average bill for a full time student to $3,936 a semester or $7,872 for a full year. This marked increase makes Idaho State University part of a concerning national rise in tuition […]