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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer If you’ve flipped through Idaho State University’s events calendar recently, the activities open to students, staff and faculty are plenty. The staff of the Student Activities Board (SAB) and the Early Learning Center (ELC) are behind these entertainment options. Parents’ Night Out, an event co-hosted by […]

Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Matthew Bloxham, the Idaho State University student who was elected student body president two years in a row and was a former student body senator, will leave ISU’s student government at the end of this semester. Bloxham, who is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration […]

Michelle Schraudner Life Editor Strapping in to a one-person Baja buggy for a four-hour endurance race or grueling rock crawl might not sound appealing to some people but that’s exactly what members of Idaho State University’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) club will do. Luckily for the club members, they’re […]

Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Issues related to gender, sexual violence and sexual orientation permeate our everyday lives. According to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in every four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. While we may not be directly affected by these problems, it is hard […]