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 […]
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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.
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 […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Idaho State University is readily becoming more and more diverse as each year passes. As this diversity increases so do opportunities for students, faculty and staff members to connect and understand the lifestyles and culture of individuals from other countries. Idaho State University will be hosting […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor Even within the journey of life there are many journeys, each complete with a dragon to slay and a reward to discover. Instead of mounds of gold and gems guarded by monstrous creatures, the human struggle deals with issues that hinder the realization of potential. These […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor “Crisis on Infinite Earths,” an epic DC Comics crossover from 1985, may seem a strange source of inspiration for poetry, but it is just the sort of thing that inspires Bethany Schultz Hurst to write. Hurst has been at Idaho State University since 2003, and in […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer The Idaho State University Student Activities Board will kick off its summer programming on May 29. Four activities will be offered each week through August 7, excluding the week of July 4. Ice cream, dog day and tie dye activities are just a few of the […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor If you find gardening, environmental awareness and living and promoting a green lifestyle interesting and are looking for a way to pursue these interests, look no further. The Idaho State University Green Up Club formed several years ago around these very concepts. “We’re trying to connect […]