Chris Banyas Life Editor Fast food, for most people living in the United States, is stigmatic. It is widely regarded as a sub-par, unhealthy substitute for more nutritious, more appealing fresh foods that individuals might prepare for themselves. Anyone who has viewed a menu at one of these fast food […]
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Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Idaho State University’s Eli M. Oboler library boasts a rich collection of resources and hidden away in the basement of the building is the special collections department where an exhibit of early history of ISU by Career Path Intern and student Matthew Shugert is currently on […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor Plenty of people dream of travelling outside their native country, but due to expenses involved and other issues, both real and perceived, many never do. Among those that undertake international travel, the destination of choice is different for each individual, for a variety of reasons. Crystal […]
Steven Murillo Staff Writer Idaho State University professor Dr. Harold Hellwig has been fortunate enough over the course of his career to be able to pursue his interests and even publish books on the subjects. The life and works of Mark Twain, in particular, have been an area of continued […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer When you consider the dynamics of a successful relationship in today’s society, could it be argued a majority of the success is attributed to mere coincidence, to just the right amount of luck? “Luck & Coincidences,” a play composed by Idaho State University graduate student Gabrielle […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor Mental or emotional trauma, unlike a laceration or other physical manifestation of harm, cannot be remedied by sealing up flesh with stitches, removing a foreign body or any other manner of fixing in the traditional sense. Experiences cannot be excised from the mind and must instead […]
Sven Alskog News Editor For Alex Bolinger, teaching at Idaho State University goes beyond the mainstream method of lecturing, instead placing heavy emphasis on hands-on experiences in the methods discussed during all of his courses. Hailing from nearby American Falls and having gone through both undergraduate and master’s courses at […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Homecoming events were first documented at Idaho State University in 1930. Since then, the traditions have evolved but the reasons behind them remain very similar: to establish new bonds and strengthen pre-existing ones between students new and old. “My only advice to students is to come […]
Samantha Chaffin Editor-in-Chief Bristol, the tee-fetchin’ border collie we know and love, returned to the field in Holt Arena last Saturday, Sept. 13 for ISU’s home opener against Chadron State. Bristol attends all home football games and fetches the tee after kickoff. He can be seen sporting his own jersey […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor Growing up in a home without a father has become more and more common with each generation. Whatever the cause of the absent parent, we all know someone who grew up this way. Hamid Durrani, originally born in Kabul, Afghanistan, is now a junior at Idaho […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor A trip to the hospital is something that for many conjures up scenes of chaotic operating rooms from television programs or emotions tied to emergencies that have occurred in their own lives. Idaho State University’s nursing program instructs and prepares potential nurses for the environments they […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer We see them all the time: advertisements on the Internet, within magazines and papers about affordable vacations with the promise of an amazing experience. Travel itself is an enriching and wholesome experience but what if you could book your travel through Idaho State University? The ISU […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Whether it’s the extra time it takes to find a parking space or those few extra minutes to grab that coffee or snack before lecture, every second counts when you’re trying to get to classes on time, and the last thing you want to see while […]