The Gamery, a new board game café in Pocatello, is owned by Dana Bezdeka and her daughters, Sierra and Casey. Inspired by board game cafés in New Zealand, the family wanted to create a cozy, game-focused space for socializing. The café offers a large collection of games, snacks, and mocktails, and hosts events like puzzle competitions and Dungeons & Dragons sessions. With flexible passes and a welcoming atmosphere, The Gamery provides a fun, safe place for people to gather and enjoy games.
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The “Joy to the World” concert was a festive event held by the Idaho State-Civic Symphony and various choirs at the Stephen’s Performing Arts Center, attracting thousands. The performance included global music pieces, a Christmas sing-along, and featured the ISU Children’s Chorus for the first time since 2014, captivating audiences with holiday spirit.
Idaho State University announced a significant increase in first-time undergraduate enrollment, reaching 1,802 students, a 2.4% rise from last year. Overall enrollment rose to 13,078, marking a 3.5% increase. President Wagner and Enrollment Management’s Corey Zink emphasized ongoing recruitment efforts and a commitment to growth amid economic challenges.
New trees are being planted on the ISU campus to replace aging species, addressing threats from pests and age. The Grounds team diversifies tree species to ensure resilience. Ongoing projects include tree planting along 5th Avenue and in the G-1 parking lot.
Idaho State University hosted the Pedro Giraudo String Quartet’s performance with the Idaho State-Civic Symphony to promote their album “Strata.” The collaboration highlights Giraudo’s innovative tango music. The event featured talented musicians and offered ISU students a unique opportunity to experience live performances of original compositions.
Kyle Keckler News Reporter Recently, the Idaho State University Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) hosted, with the help of the ISU History Club and faculty, a lecture called “Drag Across the World.” Dr. Colin Johnson, professor in the College of Arts and Letters, gave the talk, outlining to the audience […]
Sofia Peach and Hadley Bodell Courtesy of Sofia Peach, Director of Public Relations for ASISU in collaboration with Editor-in-Chief Hadley Bodell, here are the student government updates for the month. Each issue of The Bengal will include information in this column about ASISU Events as well as the In-The-Know section […]
Trystyn Miller Life Editor As ISU students embark on the final leg of the fall semester, one thing is on the minds of most professors and employees: spring semester. This upcoming spring semester, students are fortunate to have the continued support of the Academic Advising staff here at the university; […]
Kyle Keckler News Editor This semester marks the rollout of Idaho State University’s new course-material acquisition model, the ISU Book Bundle. The program aims to ensure students have the materials required for their classes as soon as possible; this is done by automatically ‘bundling’ course materials into one lump-sum fee […]
Austen Hunzeker Reporter Over 100 people gathered in the Stephens Performing Arts Center Friday, September 13th, for Idaho State University President Robert W. Wagner’s inaugural address, which discussed the university’s history and its future. The ceremony began with a video montage featuring a variety of campus activities, with intense instrumental […]
Meet ASISU’s 2024 president.
ISU Community Psychiatric Center opens its doors for both resident training and community services.
Rachel Marwedel Staff Writer Built in 1924, this year marks the 100th birthday of Frazier Hall, the oldest standing building at Idaho State University. Over the years, it’s had a rich history, ranging from libraries to museums to ghosts. Let’s take a look back at its storied past. In 1924, […]
Kyle Keckler Staff Writer As president of the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU), Emma Watts and the ROAR party established three goals: to raise Career-Path-Intern (CPI) wages, to establish a cost-per-credit system aimed at decreasing the cost of textbooks, and to create a student engagement app made to […]
Kyle Keckler Staff Writer Idaho State University’s new president, Robert Wagner, started his first day on January 29th, 2024. He is ISU’s fourteenth president, replacing former President Kevin Satterlee, who retired at the end of the Fall semester of 2023. The Bengal secured an interview with the new president, during […]