Local: NeighborWorks is looking to purchase the long-vacant Bonneville Elementary School A building that was integral in molding the minds of hundreds of children for decades and has been an eyesore in the center of a neighborhood for more than 16 years could soon become the future home for 18 […]
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Kyra Finner Staff Writer On Friday, October 4th, Idaho State University’s bands, the Civic Concert Band and the Symphonic Band, performed for the first time this year up at Steven’s Performing Arts Center. These bands are directed by Erin Armstrong and Patrick Brooks. The Civic Concert Band played “Cajun Folk […]
Joanna Orban Staff writer Last week, Idaho State University celebrated the retirement of Nancy Graziano, associate athletic director, and one of the longest serving administrators on campus. Graziano has served ISU for thirty-five years in all aspects of the athletic department. Steve Schaack, who has worked with Graziano for nearly […]
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE a. Alpha Xi Delta, Gabby Jablonski i. Alpha Xi Delta changed their club constitution. They now require that every member have a set number of library study hours based on the individual’s GPA. Those who do not meet their study hour requirement will be placed on probation. […]
Hailey Nelson News Editor Color swatches are a common symbol of pride for those who associate as LGBTQ+, but artists from the Idaho State University community poured more than rainbows into the recently-opened art exhibition in the John B. Davis Gallery. The exhibition, titled Visibility, was opened to the public […]
Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief Local: Pocatello’s online portal suffers a data breach The City of Pocatello mailed notices to utility billing customers who may have been impacted by a data breach of the City’s online portal on Friday. The City received information that credit card information relating to the portal may […]
Edna Grant Staff writer Psychologists from Idaho State University recently received a grant of $1.1 million to spearhead a multi-layered program which focuses on the education and training of local professionals to better attend clients affected by opioid abuse. South East Idaho, according to University of Michigan researchers, is one […]
Hailey Nelson News Editor Weeks before homecoming decorated campus with more school pride, the Bengal community banded together to raise money for Idaho State University in the annual I Love ISU Campaign. On Sept. 18 and 19, a variety of activities and fundraising events took place, including an Uno Tournament, […]
Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief Local: Pocatello joins a global protest demanding action on Climate Change 100 people lined the busy streets near the Pocatello municipal building Friday afternoon in observance of a “Global Climate Strike.” Joining was Sixteen-year-old Aspen Denney who rode her bicycle with a sign summarizing her feelings about […]
Rianne Quigley Staff Writer Idaho State University tuition rates rose for the year 2019-2020 by 6.1%, making the average bill for a full time student to $3,936 a semester or $7,872 for a full year. This marked increase makes Idaho State University part of a concerning national rise in tuition […]
Kyra Finner Staff Writer Protecting yourself online is more important today than ever before, according to some of Idaho State University’s cybersecurity experts. These experts, Courtney Ohr, Jessie Cooper and Chase Adams-Hart emphasized the value of being educated about protection on the internet. National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is […]
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE a. Lambda Theta Alpha, Samantha Castro and Maria Mojica i. Student organizations are required to have a minimum of ten members in order to beconsidered a club and receive full club benefits, such as being able to apply forincentive points. However, Lambda Theta Alpha currently only has […]
Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief Local: The Pocatello airport could become a major transportation hub Companies are researching separate but complementary projects that officials say would make the Pocatello Regional Airport a major transportation hub and improve the state’s ability to export goods overseas. Officials say the intermodal facility would help producers […]
Hailey Nelson News Editor Hoping for a crowded turnout, members of the Student Activities Board (SAB) and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) teamed up in the Pond Student Union ballroom to provide an evening full of ice cream, loud music, free tacos, and fun for all ages. Not even a […]
Kyra Finner Staff Writer All kinds of ISU students and community members ran in the eighth annual Ambush Mud Run last Saturday. In Bartz Field on Sept. 7, runners met up with their teammates to stretch, warm-up and hydrate before the 5-kilometer race took off. The mud race is put […]