Andrea Diaz Reporter Starting in a few weeks, Idaho State University is going to start hosting the New Student Orientation (NSO) programs. These programs will continue throughout the summer. New Student Orientation is the period right before a new student begins their first semester at a university. NSO’s usually consist […]
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Idaho State University Press Release Taking COVID-19 pandemic challenges in stride, the Idaho State University Disaster Response Center (DRC) is preparing to host multiple training events in the coming months to assist with the readiness and skill development of emergency responders. The DRC is currently working with local, regional, and […]
Jack Sherlock Reporter Idaho State University has a multitude of student job opportunities, whether you’re looking for experience in a specific field of study, just wanting to stay occupied or simply seeking cash. The university offers opportunities for a variety of student interests, and they don’t shy away from advertising […]
Logan Ramsey News Editor After more than a year of campus operating at limited capacity, Idaho State University plans to be fully open with in-person instruction and on-campus activities for the Fall 2021 semester. The COVID-19 Health Committee continues to meet regularly and monitor the pandemic, and while they’re confident […]
Jack Sherlock Reporter Islam is a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion that clocks in as the world’s second largest religious establishment. This often misunderstood religion started celebrating Ramadan, or “The Muslim Holy Month,” earlier this week on Monday, April 12th. On April 8, the Diversity Resource Center at Idaho State University hosted […]
Andrea Diaz Reporter Research is a tool that not only helps students get a good grade, but it also helps our society discover and learn things we otherwise might not have known. The undergraduate symposium is an event that allows Idaho State University undergraduate students to showcase their findings through […]
Jack Sherlock Reporter The university-partnered National Public Radio station, KISU, provides access to an array of informative channels for the Bengal community and surrounding areas to tune in to. Out of the twenty-two unique programs broadcasted, there is one program, in particular, that is confronting the ever-evolving challenges and subjects […]
Andrea Diaz Reporter The Idaho Legislature has discussed, voted on, then passed or failed many bills during the 2021 legislative session. Some of these bills include a bill that would prohibit the teachings of sexist and racist concepts, a guns-in-schools bill, the banning of mask mandates, a fetal heartbeat bill, […]
Logan Ramsey News Editor Idaho State University has received a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to install distance learning classrooms in rural Southeast Idaho high schools. The grant is worth $320,000 and will provide nearly 11,000 students in 16 counties with access to college classes. High […]
Jack Sherlock Reporter The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a slew of unique responses and attitudes from varying demographics across the globe. Within the United States in particular, the failure to recognize the pandemic for what it is paired with defiance to the safety guidelines established by the CDC has placed […]
Kyran Cates Reporter College debate has the ability to inspire future politicians, educators and leaders of the postgraduate world through constructive competition. From March 18 through March 21, Idaho State University’s debate team competed virtually at the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament, which is one of the largest debate […]
Logan Ramsey News Editor Students submitted their votes and elected two new executives to the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU), juniors Zane Webb and Ailie Maclean of the Amplify Party as President and Vice President. Their terms will begin at the start of summer, and the soon-to-be executive […]
Logan Ramsey News Editor After weeks of campaigning, the 2021 Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) election came to a close. Voting ended on March 19 and the new student officer’s terms will begin at the end of the spring semester. On the executive ticket, Zane Webb and Ailie […]
Jack Sherlock Reporter The Bengal Theater at Idaho State University is to many an appealing and inclusive resource for students, staff and the surrounding Pocatello community. It offers movies year round for timeless entertainment, with tickets at a maximum price of $3 for adult guests, $2 for children 12 and […]
Andrea Diaz Reporter Working towards equality and a better community can be a large undertaking, however, the League of Women Voters is striving to do just that. This local, nonpartisan organization’s mission, according to its website, states, “We encourage informed and active participation in government in order to build better […]