Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Idaho State University’s campus is teeming with talent. Each day we walk past individuals who have skills and talents that we don’t know about. From musicians to painters and writers, the potential of our peers is something that doesn’t immediately surface in the daily happenings of […]
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All about life on campus at Idaho State University. This includes club events, activities sponsored by Union Programs Council and the Student Activities Board.
Chris Banyas Life Editor “Our world is in peril. Gaia, the spirit of the Earth, can no longer stand the terrible destruction plaguing our planet. She sends five magic rings to five special young people.” Those rings representing, of course, the powers of Earth, fire, wind, water and everyone’s favorite, […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor How many liberal arts majors have been faced with the phrase, “what are you going to do with that?” in reference to their impending degree, whether it be in English, history, philosophy, political science or something else? Laura Woodworth-Ney, who may be better known to students […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Visiting Assistant Professor of English Robert Watkins is so new to the Department of English and Philosophy at Idaho State University that the box his desktop computer came in still rests in the corner of his office. Watkins always knew he wanted to be a professor, […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor Idaho State University is home to students from over 60 countries, each bringing with them a wide variety of racial, ethnical and religious differences. These students devote themselves to one or more of the courses of study offered by the many colleges representing all manner of […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library has been displaying art in the art exhibit area on the library’s first floor for the past twelve years. “I think it might have been me,” said reference librarian Kristi Austin playfully when asked about how this idea […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Anthropology as the study of humans both past and present continues to fascinate individuals across the world. Drawing on the knowledge of a number of related fields, anthropology aims to study the motivations, cultures, customs and lifestyles of individuals and their communities to better facilitate the […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer The word mathematics is something that for many causes formulas to materialize or multiplication flashcards to flip over in their minds. It’s not as often the word reminds people of their innate problem solving skills; skills that justify reasoning and sense making of the world around […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer The art of rhetoric has proved its timelessness since the beginning of the written word. The study and development of rhetoric has its roots in Ancient Greece with the rise of the Greek democracy. As the free male sought to earn esteem for himself in the […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor Since its formation less than a year ago, the 1901 club has been involved in bringing back the bell to home football games, as well as movements to place the interlocking “I-S” symbol at various sites around campus. Created by President Tynan O’Neil and Vice President […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Idaho State University’s Diversity Week, set to take place Nov. 10 through 14, provides students, faculty and the broader ISU community with events focused on enriching appreciation, respect, and understanding of the different cultures, ethnicities, and religious ideologies of the world today. This will be the […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor Looking for a way to get in shape that also provides you with a path to personal excellence and refinement which could one day save your life? Admittedly, the saving your life part might only occur should find yourself in a Bond-esque situation, at the bottom […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer When the time comes for people to settle down, get married, and consider starting a family, there’s a mutual understanding that things will be shared between the couple– things like finances, the bathroom and even…a college campus? In the case of Zac Gershberg and Karen Hartman, […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor Traditions are often a large part of what defines a college experience for students. They enable connections to the past eras of the university as well as opportunities for involvement for those currently enrolled. Descend on the Dome is one of these traditions and while its […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer The Idaho State University Women’s Club raises funds for scholarships through fundraisers events put on each year. This year, the club will host their annual Holiday Fair on Friday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 […]