Jack Sherlock Reporter An often integral part of many college student’s careers is going through some type of transfer process. Things like transferring credits from one institution to another, applying earned dual-enrollment credits or simply moving to a college with a better program for a desired course of study are […]
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Joanna Orban Copy Editor The area surrounding the Idaho State University Pocatello campus is one that encourages outdoor recreational activities. Whether that be rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking or white-water rafting, students in Pocatello can enjoy many outdoor activities in addition to their classes. The Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) is […]
Andrea Diaz Reporter The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH), located on the Idaho State University Pocatello campus, has a currently-running exhibit entitled, “Skulls, Everyone’s Got One”. One of the skulls featured is a dire wolf skull. This exhibit started in September 2020 and museum officials plan to continue throughout […]
Andrea Diaz Reporter A group of students and faculty from all of Idaho State University campuses have come together and are trying to spread awareness of Open Educational Resources (OER). OER are learning materials that are not under traditional copyright, and are available online for free or at a very […]
Jack Sherlock Reporter Idaho State University prides itself on their wide range of opportunities for academic, professional and technical success. With over 250 programs in varying realms of interest and studies, ISU caters to the niches of thousands of students, making success reasonably attainable for many. Among the general community […]
Joanna Orban Copy Editor Krsytoff Kissoon came to Idaho State University for the first time as an international student from Trinidad and Tobago, a twin-island country in the Caribbean. At the time, ISU was heavily recruiting international students. According to Kissoon, “I didn’t choose ISU; ISU chose me. That’s what […]
Jack Sherlock Reporter The COVID-19 pandemic has been a confusing and disorienting time form any of us. Following the first con-firmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S. on Jan. 21, 2020, a series of lockdowns across the nation were put in place. What was initially planned to be a few […]
Joanna Orban Copy Editor If there is one thing that unites most college experiences at Idaho State University, it is writing research papers. Idaho State students are no strangers to the dreaded term paper or late-night visits to the Eli M. Oboler Library. However, there are some students who are […]
Andrea Diaz Reporter KISU, Idaho State University’s radio station, recently interviewed Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson about a new proposal known as the “Energy and Salmon Concept” that would remove the four Lower Snake River dams in Idaho by 2031 and let the water flow through Idaho in the form of […]
Andrea Diaz Reporter Graduation is a time when many students look forward to celebrating their successes. In order to accomplish this, Idaho State University students have to pay fees and complete paperwork in order to graduate. Students for this upcoming graduation can expect differences in the process due to COVID-19. […]
Joanna Orban Copy Editor Although all of Idaho’s border states, except Wyoming, currently allow marijuana in some capacity, Idaho’s legislature is looking to implement a new amendment to the constitution. Senate Joint Resolution 101: Psychoactive Drugs (SJR 101) seeks to reinforce Idaho’s current stance on marijuana. According to the Idaho […]
Jack Sherlock Reporter Depending on a person’s financial status, there could be a few disgruntled, negative feelings that come with discussions on money management. However, a few key leaders in Idaho State University’s College of Business are looking to take any preconceived notions about the difficulties of finance management and […]
Joanna Orban Copy Editor As we have continued through the effects of living in a pandemic, most of our thoughts have now turned to a possible vaccination and the even more pressing question, when will that vaccination be available to me? The State of Idaho’s COVID-19 website has a section […]
Logan Ramsey News Editor This story is part two in an ongoing series by The Bengal Newspaper regarding Black History Month. Others parts in the series can be read at isubengal.com. To deny that a racial group has a history is also to deny that group their own identity. Not […]
Andrea Diaz Reporter Content Warning: Strong Language Idaho State University students with varying political views came together to have an open discussion over Zoom. Questions covering a variety of political topics were asked and the students were free to give their opinions on each question. The students who participated in […]