Located inside Flowers By LD at 715 N. Main St., Confections Bakery has become a well-known name in Southeast Idaho since opening in 2021. Owned by Nathan Chandler, who is Netflix’s Blue Ribbon Baking Champion, the bakery is recognized for its detailed custom cakes and elegant pastries.
Life
All about life on campus at Idaho State University. This includes club events, activities sponsored by Union Programs Council and the Student Activities Board.
With a subtle cue from director and ISU assistant professor of applied voice and commercial music Jenna McLean, pianist Michael Evans strikes the first chord, followed instantly by Conner Huckaba on drums. McLean slips to the side, offering the occasional snap to keep everyone in rhythm.
If they’re going to die, they better do it and decrease the surplus population,” says Ebenezer Scrooge.
The holiday season always seems to sneak up on Idaho State University students, especially amid finals, papers, and the rush to head home. But Pocatello has a much bigger gift‑shopping scene than people expect, filled with antique gems, cozy little stores, and even big‑box options for students on a budget. Whether you’re shopping for parents, roommates, or a friend who “doesn’t need anything,” there’s something in town for every type of gift-giver.
Two absolute show-stopping drink this week! Try Snowglobe, a viral TikTok drink, and Holiday Moscow Mule, an incredible blend of ginger beer and holiday spirit.
When my Halloween plans got canceled, I decided to follow the age-old tradition of drowning my sorrows in alchoh-I mean, mocktails.
Since the Halloween candy-craze has ended, college students and Pocatello residents alike are turning in from the cold and doing their best to survive until winter break. And between homework and planning out Christmas gifts, it might be time for a fall reset.
Stephanie Christensen is pursuing a doctorate in Idaho State University’s Nursing Practice program with plans to become a nurse practitioner. But now, she’s role-playing 52-year-old Rachel, a woman experiencing all the Class A symptoms of menopause, in front of three judges and her professors. She only has three minutes to talk.
The best way to understand Pocatello is to walk it, sip it, and watch the sun go down over it. For Idaho State University students, a good afternoon can start with coffee in Old Town and end with a quiet overlook above the valley, plus a few surprises in between.
Upon first taste, I thought: “This is it! Ambrosia from heaven, finally mine!” But my very kind, not-allergic-to-eggs roommates told me it just tasted like oat milk with some nutmeg. Oh well.
No roads, no crowds, no cellphones. Just the sound of a boat’s contact with the water, the current carving the earth, and wildlife noises creating Idaho’s nature scene.
Willis McAleese’s dream was river guiding, and he was living it. But it was 2007, and 10 years of guiding were wearing on him. He would always choose the river over college, but second thoughts were creeping in.
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has infiltrated the day-to-day happenings at Idaho State University, some applauding its vast capabilities — and others believing it could be the end of human originality.
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling breakfast sandwiches fills the air at the ISU Student Union. But for many students, the smell comes with a quiet calculation, how much can they actually afford today?
Every fall, Idaho State University welcomes students from across the globe. From Nepal to Nigeria, Brazil to Bangladesh, international students bring a diversity of perspectives that enrich the campus community.
Yet, adjusting to life in Pocatello is not always easy. Between cultural differences, academic expectations, and the Idaho weather, the transition can be both exciting and overwhelming.
After one sip, I immediately spit it out and declared that it broke the Geneva Conventions. Never before have I had something so nausea-inducing. Was it the canned peaches? Grated ginger instead of ground? The simple fact that I don’t like dairy-based drinks? Either way, please don’t subject yourself to this recipe.