Thomas Attebery Staff Writer The Atomic Photographer’s Guild is a worldwide organization dedicated to capturing images related to nuclear weapons. Terry Ownby, an ISU photography professor, was invited to join the guild after showing his photographs of missile silos in Montana. “I was struck by the high amount of human […]
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.
Madeleine Coles Life Editor Education vs. experience is a boxing match employers have been betting on for years. Some people say college is the only way to ensure a high-paying and fulfilling career; others insist that working up through a company is the smarter choice. While any professor must have […]
Madison Shumway Staff Writer It’s Friday—my day off—and I’m hungry. The only problem? There’s a fresh foot of snow on the ground outside and a continuous stream of Chef’s Table episodes inside, and while I’ve got a package of beef-flavored Top Ramen on the pantry shelf, what I’m really craving […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor The 17th annual Women and Work Conference will be held March 8, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The conference, which is put on by the Center for New Directions encourages high school girls to look into nontraditional careers, specifically careers in STEM fields. Although the […]
Madison Shumway Staff Writer Sipping on paper cups full of coffee and sweet tea, guests at Sunday’s Kuwait Festival gathered around tables adorned with balloons and red roses and Arabic music streaming through the PSUB ballroom’s speakers. The event, featuring Kuwaiti food, dancing, decor and educational videos about the country, […]
Thomas Attebery Madison Shumway Staff Writers Pocatello might not be considered a culture hub, but once a year, the city becomes a hotspot for jazz musicians around southeast Idaho. Jazz Fest, hosted annually by ISU’s music department, provides an opportunity for high school and college students to learn from an […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor While we’re stuck in the never-ending winter storms of Idaho, pretend like it’s summer with these fluffy pancakes that puff up in the oven. My dad taught me how to make these awesome and delicious alternatives to regular pancakes. Topped with berries and whipped cream, they […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor If you happen to see Kirk Long on campus, he’s probably wearing a suit because, according to him, you never know who you might meet. But if you catch him in his casual attire, he might be wearing a t-shirt with the periodic table printed on […]
Thomas Attebery Staff Writer Debbie Glenn, a member of “Mama Dragons,” is coming to ISU to talk about her involvement with the group. Mama Dragons is an organization for LDS mothers of LGBTQ children who want to engage in efforts to support their children. Debbie Glenn is well known for […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor Dear Badvice, I’m going to be alone this Valentine’s Day. I wondered if you have any coping skills to deal with that? Sincerely, Forever Alone Dear Forever Alone, ‘Sup. Welcome to the delicate torture of never ever having a Valentine’s Day date club. I’m the president. […]
Jenna Crowe Staff Writer Being a full-time college student in and of itself is difficult, but it can become an even bigger challenge when juggling multiple jobs or raising a family. A CNBC news article cited Georgetown researchers who found about 25 percent of working full-time students also had full-time […]
Madison Shumway Staff Writer Students of all ages, majors and cultural backgrounds gathered in the Clearwater Room of the Student Union Building last week for the first meeting of a future club, the Middle Eastern Culture Association. The meeting, headed by freshman Mersad Rezaei and assistant professor of history Zackery […]
Madeleine Coles Life Editor In a cozy, hidden corner in the basement of the Student Union Building lies the craft shop. The shop is open to both ISU students and members of the community, and offers a variety of services for all the arts and crafts needs one could possibly […]
Madison Shumway Staff Writer College students nostalgic for the time of growing pains and braces can kick it back to high school next week at a Second Chance Prom. Forget the awkwardness of adolescence, though—the event, hosted Friday, Feb. 10 by the Union Program Council as part of its Late […]
Jenna Crowe Staff Writer Join the theatre fraternity Alpha Psi Omega as it goes back in time to Laramie, Wyoming in 1998, when Matthew Shepard’s murder shocked a town and challenged the community’s views on homosexuality in its rendition of the play “The Laramie Project” by Moises Kaufman. ISU students […]