On Wednesday, Oct. 24 at noon, the new ISU Bengal statue was unveiled outside the SUB Quad Entrance. Amid the celebration spirits ran high in the unexpectedly warm weather. The celebratory spirit was enhanced by the presence of the ISU band, the Bengal Dancers and Benny the Bengal – all […]
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Idaho State University was recently declared the winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2012-13 National Student Geothermal Competition, based upon the ISU study “Development of an integrated, testable conceptual model of blind geothermal resources in the eastern Snake River Plain: application to the Newdale geothermal prospect.” The award was […]
After stepping through Platform 9 ¾, it wasn’t long before the droves of children and their chaperones were whisked away to Hogwarts. It sounds like something out of the Harry Potter series or possibly even Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. But this magical scene occurred right on campus […]
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the Idaho State University Student Activities Board hosted the Southeast Idaho Paranormal Organization (SEIPO). Beginning with a brief lecture on paranormal investigation followed by a Q&A session, the primary focus of the event was a paranormal tour of the ISU campus. John Brian, a founding member […]
The first two presidential debates covered topics such as domestic policy, economics, taxes, education, immigration and healthcare just to name a few. The first debate took place Oct. 3, where both candidates promoted and debated why their plan was the better plan to help revive the growth of the economy. […]
Even though the Oct. 12 deadline to mail in Idaho voting registration has passed, those wanting to vote still have time to register for the upcoming November elections. Voters will be able to register at the polls Nov. 6. To register, photo identification with proof of residency is required. Proof […]
It’s a trick, but definitely NOT a treat All of us have gotten sick at one point in our lives. From a cold to pneumonia, we know that getting sick is not a feel-good experience. We lie in bed hoping the virus will pass as soon as possible. All the […]
Idaho State University will unveil a new Bengal tiger statue at noon Wednesday, Oct. 24, outside the Pond Student Union Building (PSUB) with a ceremony following. Situated in a planter by the steps leading up to the PSUB, the statue will be an obvious focal point for students, faculty, and […]
College students everywhere are always looking for ways to earn money to pay for school. With many scholarship deadlines approaching, students should be aware that applying for scholarships is a very simple but often overlooked means of doing just that. According to Associate Director of Scholarships at ISU, Debbie Green, […]
I will need your username and password… Do you remember when Tom Cruise, at the end of “Mission Impossible 2,” ripped off his fake face just after stealing the antidote from the villain, hence revealing to his enemies that he was actually Ethan Hunt and not a Scottish terrorist? Or […]
This school year the Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center is holding a series of lunchtime discussions on the first Wednesday of every month. These lunchtime talks begin at 12:15 in the Rendezvous Suites ABC. Discussion topics thus far have ranged from smart phones to the secrets of the human […]
What many consider trouble brewing in the Faculty Senate at ISU for approximately two years has recently come to a resolution of sorts. Whether or not the resolution was satisfying for many faculty members at ISU is a different story. The bulk of the ongoing “trouble” began in Feb. 2011. […]
At this week’s meeting of ASISU, few resolutions and bills were brought to the floor. However, that is not to say that few things were accomplished. ASISU is a useful organization not only because it gives students a greater voice in the running of Idaho State University, but also because […]
Idaho State University’s Central Academic Advising and the Career Center are working together to host a series of workshops designed to help students make more informed decisions about classes, majors and other important issues. Entitled “Harvest Your Potential,” the series began on Thursday, Sept. 6, and will continue through Friday, […]
Sept. 5 marked the beginning of the thirtieth annual I Love ISU campaign. I Love ISU is a scholarship drive that was started by the Pocatello Chamber of Commerce and has advanced to an annual drive hosted by Idaho State University. Despite the economic issues making philanthropy less affordable during […]