Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Three separate grants have been awarded to Idaho State University’s Nuclear Engineering department worth more than $700,000 in total. The grants are provided by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Programs, (NEUP). Nuclear researchers will utilize new grant funding to create accurate reactor physics […]
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Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Construction on the sidewalk along Eighth Avenue from the Pond Student Union Building to the corner of Eighth and Martin Luther King Jr. Way has made the traverse from lower campus to upper campus and vice versa more challenging for all involved. The sidewalk as well […]
Samantha Chaffin Editor-in-Chief On the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 2, a firearm accidentally discharged from the pocket of a faculty member in a classroom in the Physical Science Complex at Idaho State University, wounding the faculty member in the foot. A university official identified the faculty member involved as Dr. […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Every year at Idaho State University hundreds of participants come together for the ISU Ambush, a 5K mud run and obstacle team challenge hosted by the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU). The 2014 event will begin Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. The course […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Following the August meeting of the Idaho State Board of Education, Idaho State University is facing potential changes to its offering of academic degrees. While alterations to the current system have yet to be made, programs such as German, French and American Sign Language are most […]
Sven Alskog News Editor The 33rd annual Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) Pig Out will be coming to southeast Idaho on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 4 to 10 p.m at Lower Ross Park Pavilion. The event features live music, activities for individuals of all ages and a dinner […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer A revised policy draft increasing hours available to part-time Idaho State University students and temporary employees has been proposed to the campus community. The revision would allow individuals in these positions the opportunity to work under 25 hours per week rather than the previous and current […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer A revised policy draft increasing hours available to part-time Idaho State University students and temporary employees has been proposed to the campus community. The revision would allow individuals in these positions the opportunity to work under 25 hours per week rather than the previous and current […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Since 1927 when Idaho State University was still the University of Idaho-Southern Branch, the “I” on Red Hill has been one of the more recognizable features of the Pocatello campus. In 2014, for the first time since then, the iconic “I” will not be a staple […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Paying for college can be one of the leading stressors for students during their time in school. Knowing this, the Idaho State University Career Center will again be hosting the annual Part-Time Job Fair featuring employers from both on and offcampus on Wednesday, Sept. 3 in […]
Sven Alskog News Editor For returning students the wave of orange and black throughout campus at Idaho State University is a common sight and with orientation in the rearview mirror, the newest incoming Bengals will only add to this. To help make sure school spirit is seen in as many […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Recent advances in technology have proven to provide a plethora of information available to dissect and attempt to interpret. Buried within this information are specific keys fit for unlocking opportunities for us to improve the world in which we live. In partnership with NASA, Idaho State […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor Travelling thousands of miles across the country and leaving behind friends and family is something that you would expect from someone with a burning passion. Adrienne King took over the position of director of Marketing and Communications at Idaho State University on February 18. She had […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer The State Board of Education approved Idaho State University’s proposed 3.5 percent tuition and fee increase for the 2014-2015 academic year on Wednesday, April 16. For the last six years ISU has continued its attempt to lower the percentage at which tuition and fees are increased […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer The student retention rate at Idaho State University has improved by 6 percent this past year alone, according to Vincent Miller, director of institutional research at ISU. “We are encouraged by the increase in retention rates and we are still working on finding additional ways to […]