Andrew Crighton Staff Writer Construction on Martin Luther King Jr. Way was originally scheduled to be completed before the fall 2015 semester, however completion has been delayed. On Aug. 17, Idaho State University published a press release stating the project is now expected to be completed in late September or […]
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Andrew Crighton Staff Writer Nov. 15 marks the beginning of the twenty-seventh Annual Supercomputing Convention (SC) in Austin, Texas, and it will run until Nov. 20. The conference is where all sectors of the High Performance Computing business, including industry, academia and government, display their newest technology and discoveries as […]
Shelbie Harris News Editor Adrienne King will resign from her position as Idaho State University’s director of marketing and communications Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015. The resignation comes following her acceptance of the vice president of marketing and outreach position at Murray State University located in Kentucky. “The position will oversee […]
Shelbie Harris News Editor Full-time tuition at Idaho State University will again increase for the 2016 academic year. Although tuition is increasing and has been for ISU students for the last 27 years, the annual rate of increase has been decreasing since 2011. “We’ve been consistently bringing down the rate […]
Kayla Nelson Staff Writer Every year the State Board of Education discusses tuition for universities and schools state wide. Idaho State University tuition fees will be increasing 3.3 percent for the 2015-2016 school year. Over the past three years, the percentage in tuition increases has been decreasing slowly. Two years […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Before receiving their degrees, crossing the stage, shaking hands with university officials and leaping from the familiar college life to the unknown professional world, students from Idaho State University’s graduating class of 2015 will symbolically salute the completion of their college experience with the annual March […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor The 17-person Servel Committee tasked with investigating Idaho State University’s presidential residence facility known as the Servel House and how to proceed forward with the property has recommended that the university construct a new facility. According to the recommendation, “Funding for the new facility could be […]
Terraka Garner Staff Writer Faculty at Idaho State University were presented with the annual distinguished faculty awards on April 8 at the Juniper Hills Country Club. There were four to five candidates in each of the three categories: teaching, research and service. Each category was focused around different ideals relating […]
Terraka Garner Staff Writer A committee that focused on deciding whether or not it was plausible to replace the “I” icon on Idaho State University’s Red Hill has recently determined that replacing the “I” is the most desirable option. Staff members, faculty members, students, community members and ISU officials within […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer A new mobile safety application has been added to the repertoire of Idaho State University as part of an ongoing effort to maintain safe and secure campus environments. Rave Mobile Security is the trusted software partner for campus and public safety across the nation, and the […]
Samantha Chaffin Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, April 18, Idaho State University Public Safety sent an email to students, faculty and staff regarding the suspected dorm intruder from earlier in the semester. The email read: “ISU UPDATE: Campus concerns regarding trespassing and stalking allegations last month involving Sulton Bamoallem have been resolved. […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer “Musical of Musicals: The Musical!” will be presented by Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance on April 17, 18, 20, 24 and 25 at the Black Box Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Directed by Vanessa Ballam, this show will highlight and delve […]
Sven Alskog News Editor To recognize the student veteran and military service members on campus, Idaho State University will hold Veteran and Military Appreciation Week beginning April 20. Events and activities will be taking place each day during the week. Highlighting the schedule of events will be the rededication of […]
Terraka Garner Staff Writer As registration approaches, students and faculty are scrambling to finish out the spring semester on good terms. Staff members in Central Academic Advising are focusing primarily on keeping students informed with their “Be Advised” and “Declare Your Major” campaigns. Idaho State University’s Central Academic Advising program […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Faculty, staff and students of the Idaho State University anthropology department have been tasked with locating a human skull involved in a cold case that dates back to 1979. Although the endeavor is a grim and daunting undertaking, it is equally educational and rewarding for those […]