United Students Party: Sam Perry and Kourtney McConnell Student representatives at Idaho State University should always want to promote Bengal pride and paint this town orange and black. Kourtney and I strongly believe that, and we come packed with enough Bengal spirit to make any Bengal proud. However, Bengal pride is no […]
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Paw Party: Mackenzie Smith and Kitanna Belnap Hello my name is Mackenzie Smith and I would like to be your student body president. I am currently a junior majoring in political science. I am currently a senator for the College of Arts and Letters and I have been a student […]
Terraka Garner Staff Writer The Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) will hold elections over the course of the next week. Voting will open March 17 at 8 a.m. and will close March 18 at 5 p.m. Election results will tentatively be announced by 8 p.m. on March 18 […]
Terraka Garner Staff Writer The Rupp Debate Society at Idaho State University recently placed fourth at the Western States Communication Association (WSCA) tournament held in late February. They were recognized for debate and speaking. Members of the Rupp Debate Society are currently studying and performing British Parliamentary-style debate. ISU senior […]
Terraka Garner Staff Writer Scientists from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in conjunction with students from the Idaho State University Geographic Information System (GIS) Training and Research Program have launched a new DEVELOP node at Idaho State University. The ISU node is one of eight NASA regional DEVELOP […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Knowing the risks associated with the area due to continuing tensions near the borders of Syria and Israel, Idaho State University Assistant Professor of Political Science Daniel Hummel along with City of Pocatello Planning and Economic Director Lon Crowell will travel to Jordan on March 7 […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Idaho State University’s School of Nursing is undergoing a transitional period as modifications to the undergraduate curriculum are implemented. According to university officials, faculty members got together last April to coordinate revisions to curriculum as part of program prioritization. The majority of nursing programs nationwide, similar […]
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 […]
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 […]