Sven Alskog News Editor After an extensive process through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Idaho State University’s accreditation has been renewed. ISU submitted a 310-page report to the NWCCU on Sept. 2, 2014 prior to an on-site visit in October by the accrediting body. A four-page letter […]
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Samantha Chaffin Editor-in-Chief In July 2013, the papier-mâché bengal that stood in front of Reed Gym was removed for safety reasons, according to officials, and placed in storage on Facilities Services grounds at Idaho State University. The bengal has since been disposed of after it reportedly deteriorated beyond repair. Phil […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer According to educational exchange data provided by Open Doors 2014, Idaho State University has the highest number of international or foreign students than any other institution in the state of Idaho, with a total of 1,169 international students. University officials say international students are choosing Idaho […]
Sven Alskog News Editor During the Jan. 27 meeting of the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Senate, Resolution 536, which aims to show student support for an activity fee for the department of theatre and dance, was brought forth and passed by a unanimous vote from the senate. […]
Sven Alskog News Editor As of Jan. 26 the Associated Students of Idaho State University application process for candidates interested in becoming a part of student government had begun. In total there are 20 open senate seats. The College of Arts and Letters and the Division of Health Sciences have […]
Terraka Garner Freelance Writer Inside the Gale Life Sciences building at Idaho State University, plans are being made to provide a refurbished and modernized cadaver lab. “This project will help with the disbursement of fumes,” said Doug Simpson, a campus architect and project manager. The lab on the Pocatello campus […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Researchers at the Idaho State University Idaho Accelerator Center (IAC) are using high-energy photons to extract isotope copper-67 from zinc for medical and cancer research purposes. Copper is made up of both stable isotopes as well as isotope copper-67, which is a radioactive isotope. “These radioactive […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Researchers at Idaho State University are working to develop a device that will utilize virtual reality technology to assist with arm rehabilitation for people who have suffered from strokes or amputation. Virtual reality devices have been a familiar facet of the consumer market since the 1990s […]
Sven Alskog News Editor The Idaho State University online directory is a source that provides contact information for university staff, faculty and students. Currently the name, phone number and email address for students is taken from the information they submit on BengalWeb and put onto this directory. A student memo […]
Sven Alskog News Editor From Jan. 8 through Jan. 11 inside the JW Marriot Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, three members of the Idaho State University chapter of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) and Director Todd Johnson of the Veterans Student Services Center, formerly titled the Veterans Sanctuary, attended […]
Sven Alskog News Editor During the January 14 Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Senate meeting, Jameson Bastow was brought forward by new ASISU President Taylor Tingey as his selection as vice president. The senate unanimously approved the motion. Bastow then took the oath to officially become the ASISU […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Idaho State University Director of Public Safety Stephen Chatterton retired from his position and the university earlier this month after 23 years of service. Cal Edwards has taken over as the interim director. Edwards is the chief of police for the city of Inkom and leads […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Recruitment opportunities are often a promising prospect for student athletes pursuing a college education. They open avenues for athletes to develop their passion and abilities in a sport and represent the academic institution all while receiving an education funded through the establishment. In the hype of […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Now that the holiday season is officially over it’s time for students to prepare for a successful spring 2015 semester at Idaho State University. The beginning of a new semester sparks a nice mixture of excitement and stress with every passing day although there are some […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Idaho State University’s environmental chemistry class takes an annual trip to Yellowstone National Park to study the geothermal features of the area. This year, student participants of the October trip were the first to test out chemistry undergraduate student Jeff Kuhlmeier’s recently released application. While this […]