Idaho State University is bringing back the Roaring Twenties this New Year’s Eve. Local people have the chance to wine, dine and enjoy first rate entertainment from the era of “The Great Gatsby,” at the 2013-14 New Year’s Eve Gala. And it’s all to benefit students at Idaho State University. […]
Year: 2013
SVEN ALSKOG Staff Writer Sophomore exercise science major Tyler Belnap had an idea to bring club hockey to Idaho State University during his time in college. Following efforts to make that idea a reality, the high-octane action will be coming to the new ice which is being made possible by […]
SVEN ALSKOG Staff Writer While the majority of Idaho State University students will be heading home for the winter break, rugby player Sam Tenifa will be taking part in the USA Rugby Men’s Junior All Americans (MJAA) camp. The camp is a pivotal stage in the selection process for the […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Hello fellow Bengals! We’re in the midst of holiday season, and, if you’re anything like me, you haven’t started shopping for presents yet. In my (our?) defense, who even has time to think about gifts when we’re trying to survive finals, right? Well, don’t worry, because […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer Wintertime can bring a variety of issues that we don’t have to worry about during the rest of the year, and many of these issues affect our vehicles and overall safety. Campus Public Safety’s mission is “the safety and security of our students, faculty and staff […]
Levi Cavener Submitted article “We all know that we aren’t yet providing a world-class education for every child with a disability. And we won’t rest until we do that,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in 2010 while celebrating the anniversary of the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA). Indeed, […]
Brenna Patrick Staff Writer Beginning in January the new Benny’s Pantry program will commence in room 120 of the Pond Student Union Building. According to ISU’s First Lady Laura Vailas, who initiated the project, the goal of the pantry is to distribute non-perishable foods to any faculty member or student of Idaho […]
A little over three years ago I walked into the newspaper office, notebook and pencil in hand, for the first meeting I would ever attend as an employee of “The Bengal.” I was fresh out of high school, a little unsure about journalism and scared to death of Dr. Tom […]
Nicole Blanchard Editor-in-Chief Adorned in intricate outfits of beads, buckskin, turquoise and other handmade goods, Taylor Thomas and Chastity Lee look like royalty. That’s because they are – crowned Miss Shoshone-Bannock and Miss Native ISU, respectively, Thomas and Lee are focused on bringing traditional aspects of their cultures to light. […]
Nicole Blanchard and Chris Banyas Editor-in-Chief/Staff Writer Howard Grimes, vice president for research and economic development at ISU, was the subject of a travel audit at Washington State University, where he worked prior to coming to Pocatello. According to an article on KREM.com, WSU’s president, Elson Floyd, requested the audit after Grimes […]
Samantha Chaffin News Editor Idaho State University officials recently announced that a berm will be built below the iconic “I” on Red Hill to address safety concerns raised due to erosion. The berm is expected to be built after the new year. Earlier this year, the lowest trail on Red […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Around this time of year, news stories are often full of heartwarming stories about community members helping the less fortunate. However, an Idaho State University business management class quietly works to help others year round. In Alex Bolinger’s 4000-level Organizational Behavior class, each semester’s class is […]
SVEN ALSKOG Staff Writer Throughout the 2013 season for the Idaho State football team, there was a new sense of energy not present in recent years. In Mike Kramer’s third season at the helm, the 3-9 record that will show up in the record books is not the important factor. […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor Facing the daunting task of toppling the top two seeds in the Big Sky Conference tournament, the members of the Idaho State women’s volleyball team didn’t just take on the challenge; they bumped, set and spiked it into submission. The Bengals steamrolled their conference tournament foes, […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer Seasonal change brings about many beautiful and exciting things. You may have noticed, however, that it seems to be getting dark roughly around the time you finish your lunch. This change in daylight hours along with other factors can lead to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, […]