Chris Banyas Staff Writer Dust off your Quidditch brooms and dig out your magic wands. Springfest is coming, and it’s “Harry Potter”-themed! That’s right, a week full of free magical activities will be brought to you by the Student Activities Board. The events will run from Monday, March 10, to […]
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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.
TASH MAHNOKAREN Staff Writer If only 20,000 years ago there were a half a dozen hominid species coexisting, why should we think things to be any different now? This thought was inspired by Jeffrey Meldrum, professor of anatomy and anthropology. Meldrum, an anatomy and physical anthropology professor at Idaho State […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer A common issue for parents is finding someone to watch one’s children. This often deters non-traditional students from receiving a college education. Idaho State University, a relatively non-traditional campus, understands this is a genuine concern for parents. Idaho State University’s Early Learning Center has served the […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer Martin Luther King Jr. Way is scheduled to be remodeled beginning in the spring of 2015 under the Complete Streets Project, pending city approval of specific plan elements. The idea for the remodel has been in the works for several years, and only recently found an […]
Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Raising money for an area Make-A-Wish patient and providing funding for student outreach programs are the goals of the 21st Annual Spaghetti Feed, Raffle and Auction. Hosted each year by ISUs College of Pharmacy students, the Spaghetti Feed is listed as number 18 of 101 things […]
Travis Smith Online Editor Every day at Idaho State University, students sit down in business classes, daydreaming about the day they can apply the lessons they learn. For most of the students, everything is in the hypothetical stage, but for Arizona native Thom Fife and Saudi Arabia native Saleh Alshammeri, […]
K-Lene Kuhn Staff Writer Choosing a major while in college can be a highly stressful process for students, many who change degrees multiple times prior to graduation. Picking a degree can be an important decision, meaning doing so early on may save students a lot of time, energy and money. […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Smoking causes one in every five deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In September of 2012, Idaho State University joined many campuses nationwide in becoming a smoke-free campus. The importance of creating a healthy balance between maintaining a […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer An old, beat up fedora has travelled many countries in the world. Its owner started out at, and returned to, Idaho State University. William McCurdy, associate lecturer in Philosophy, was born and raised in Pocatello. “I was tied to Idaho State since I was born,” said […]
Sven Alskog News Editor In an effort to boost its relationship with the community, Idaho State University, led by the Student Activities Board (SAB) and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), offers students with a Service Saturday opportunity once each month. On Feb. 22, beginning at 8:30 a.m. inside […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Home to the passion and dreams of dancers, performers and musicians alike, the School of Performing Arts Theatre creates some of Idaho State University’s most prominent productions. One of these is the upcoming production of “The Gondoliers,” a musical performance about the rightful heir to Barataria. […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer The Toxic Avenger keeps stern watch over the KISU office from the confines of his poster, menacing all who enter with his deadly mop. Not far away stands John Denver, grinning out from his sliver of tacked up glossy paper, seemingly content to share the wall […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer In honor of Black History Month, Idaho State University, in cooperation with the Diversity Resource Center will host a series of events that cater to commemorating African-American heritage. One of these will be a succession of panel discussions held throughout the month of February that address […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer Since officially opening Jan. 20, Benny’s Pantry has helped many in need, thanks in large part to contributions from within Idaho State University and the surrounding community. The initial idea for the pantry was inspired by Laura Vailas, a registered dietician familiar with the concepts of […]
Chris Banyas Staff Writer What do you get when you cross a love of zombies with a strong desire to promote preparedness, especially in emergency situations? You get the Zombie Emergency and Disaster Survival Skills Club. Called ZEDSS for short, the club is a newly formed campus group, which embraces […]