Nancy Ceja Staff Writer Brian Crawford, Program Chair of ISU’s Department of Dental Sciences became a part of the State Board of Dentistry in early February and will continue to be a part of the program for the next five years. Crawford has been a major part of the Bengal […]
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Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief Local: Two teens accused of murdering an elderly woman will face trial in Pocatello Dustin G. Alfaro, 18, and a 17-year-old male juvenile, accused of murdering an 87-year-old Pocatello woman last month, have been transported here from a detention facility in California to face charges. Alfaro, who […]
Alex Mosher and Edna Grant Staff Writers Researchers from Idaho State University, the Idaho Museum of Natural History, Michigan State University, the University of New Hampshire and Pennsylvania State University are collaborating to analyze and discover more about “Ñusta,” the 500-year-old Inca mummy who was returned to Bolivia after spending […]
Maya Mace Bengal Submission The Iota Kappa chapter of Alpha Xi Delta is hosting its annual color run/walk in an effort to raise understanding, acceptance and funds for its philanthropy, Autism Speaks. The race will take place on the Idaho State University campus on April 6, 2019. The race is […]
Dylon Harrison News Editor As with every new school year, ASISU elections have come and gone, and with them has come time for a new student to take over as president of the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU). The ASISU president for the 2019-2020 school year will be […]
Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief Local: 24 crashes happened in 3 hours on I-15 A total of 24 crashes took place on I-15 within three hours of each other last week. All took place near the Fort Hall exit, which was shut down due to the massive amount of wrecks that occurred. […]
Maquella Chacon Staff Writer In a stunning win at the Pi Kappa Delta National Debate Tournament, ISU’s Rupp Debate Society took home a national title in Public Forum debate. The tournament is a debate event that colleges throughout the country compete at annually for national titles. This year, seven ISU […]
Alex Mosher Staff Writer Student Affairs, often referred to as student services or student personnel work, is the department within a university made up of professionals there to support students in their success and to enhance students’ personal and academic growth and development in the United States and abroad. Many […]
Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief Local: The renovations to Pocatello High School will continue despite resistance A $7.5 million renovation to Pocatello High School is still set to continue as planned despite criticism. The renovation is set to connect the two buildings of the high school with a glass-paneled commons area that […]
Edna Grant Staff Writer The votes from this spring’s Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) elections rolled in with a new chapter in Idaho State University’s student government. Student government elections are held anually at ISU to elect a student body executive branch and senators from each college at […]
Nancy Ceja Staff Writer A new club has lifted off on campus. The Idaho State Rocketry Club is a specially designed weekly club for students who enjoy building, designing, watching and doing anything related to the world of rockets and sometimes space. With the club active for a little less […]
Maquella Chacon Staff Writer International Night takes place at ISU every spring and introduces new cultures to staff, students and Pocatello community members. This year’s event took place in the PSUB ballroom on March 9. It included a flag show, special performances and showcasing by international students attending ISU and […]
Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief Local: Kent Tingey announced his retirement from ISU Kent Tingey announced that Dec. 31 will be his last day at ISU after nearly three decades of service. Tingey started as director of university relations until he became vice president in 1999. Under his direction, ISU raised $152 […]
Dylon Harrison News Editor As the end of the school year draws nearer, it is time to elect next year’s members of the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU). ASISU provides a voice for ISU students. It also supports other campus organizations. 16 positions are up for election, including […]
Logan Ramsey Editor-in-Chief The roar of the crowd. The thunder of the bass. The flow of the rap. Pocatello hip-hop fans gathered at a local hip-hop showcase, which the rappers involved say is the beginning of an underground rap culture in the city. The showcase was held on Feb. 23 […]