Brooke Barber Director of Orientation, Leadership and Service Students who eat nutritiously are better able to thrive in their academic journey. That is the philosophy behind Benny’s Pantry, an on-campus emergency food pantry created as a program within the Division of Student Affairs and led by the Office of Student […]
Year: 2018
Lucas Gebhart Editor-in-Chief This is an exciting time to join the ISU community because for the 13th time in school history, ISU has a new president. And this one is, hopefully, going to be way better than the last. Although he wasn’t the popular choice amongst those who were invested […]
Lyn Redington Vice President for Student Affairs I am happy you have chosen to become a member of the Bengal family. Whether you are new to the ISU community or continuing your educational journey, Idaho State University and the Division of Student Affairs will partner with you as you stretch […]
Seiji wood Sports Editor The Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) is a great way for all current and incoming students at ISU to get involved with outdoor recreation and have fun while doing it. The OAC, located in the bottom floor of the Pond Student Union Building (PSUB), allows students to […]
Kevin Satterlee ISU President Fall always marks a new beginning for everyone at Idaho State University. This fall, for me, the sentiment is even more heightened. From the moment I arrived on campus this summer, I have seen the excitement that comes with new possibilities. As we begin our first […]
Jerry Miller Advisor to the Bengal Idaho State’s football Bengals were once known as “The Throwin’ Idahoans” in deference to an always nationally-ranked passing offense. Although the Bengals still love to throw, they’re now a “run first” team, and last season was a good example why. The Bengals opened the […]
Fallon Deatherage News Editor This spring, less than a week after graduation, the first of two mountain lions were spotted on ISU’s Pocatello campus, causing the university to activate its emergency alert system. The first mountain lion was spotted early May 11 near Red Hill Trail, the same trail that […]
Seiji Wood Sports Editor With the upcoming season right around the corner, the ISU football team has a positive mindset and foresees a season unlike what we’ve seen in the past. It went 2-9 in 2016 and 2015, but went 4-7 in 2017, under first-year head coach Rob Phenicie, the […]
Fallon Deatherage News Editor New ISU President Kevin Satterlee began his freshman year the way most freshmen start at ISU, with a symbolic walk through Swanson Arch. June 18 marked President Satterlee’s first official day as ISU’s 13th president. He takes office as President Arthur Vailas’ successor and was named […]
Jerry Miller Advisor to the Bengal One of the most prominent forms of entertainment on the Pocatello campus is athletic events. During the fall, four ISU athletic teams compete against other competition throughout the country and the Big Sky Conference. Admission to these events is free for all ISU students. […]
Kiran Pandey Staff Writer Featuring a variety of community events, fun prizes and a free t-shirt for all participants, the Bannock Transportation Planning Organization will host its annual Bike to Work program this May. Bike to Work was launched in 2009 to promote the habit of using environment-friendly transportation devices. […]
Ivan Kalensky Restaurant Critic When you think of ButterBurr’s, you may be thinking of their killer home fries or their twists, but the real bargain here is the SST menu, which stands for soup, salad and a treat. This means you can get a soup or a salad and a […]
Madison Shumway Life Editor Dear Badvice, Every semester, I tell myself I’ll stop procrastinating and turn in my assignments on time. Then finals roll around, and I break down during closed week because I have 5 papers to write and need a 107% on my final exam. How do I […]
Renee Shaktivel Staff Writer In the United States, there are 4.8 million college students raising children, and 26% of those students are undergraduates. Of the 26%, only one half are predicted to earn a bachelor’s degree within six years of their enrollment. If that isn’t enough to be a hindrance […]