By day, Daniel Shelden pours hours into grading speeches and lecturing as a Communications, Media, and Persuasion professor at Idaho State University.
By night, however, Shelden operates under a different mask. He might be a small-town Christmas tree farm girl for the Hallmark show as suggested by audience member #3 or be forced to finish the scene with a new accent each time he speaks.
Spring break usually sparks ideas of long road trips and crowded beaches, but for many Idaho State University students and campus staff, the week off offers a much-needed chance to step away from the academic grind without leaving town. A staycation in the Gate City provides a perfect blend of outdoor recreation and mental reset for those tied to the university calendar.
In a historic marathon of an election season, the city of Pocatello has finally chosen their new mayor: Mark Dahlquist. The runoff on December 2nd was necessary as neither Dahlquist nor his opponent Greg Cates garnered the required 50% of the votes on the November 4th election.
The recent government shutdown had impacts beyond just furloughed federal workers; the effects of the fight in D.C. were evident throughout Pocatello and among its residents, with more local ramifications than one might think during its run.
The holiday season always seems to sneak up on Idaho State University students, especially amid finals, papers, and the rush to head home. But Pocatello has a much bigger gift‑shopping scene than people expect, filled with antique gems, cozy little stores, and even big‑box options for students on a budget. Whether you’re shopping for parents, roommates, or a friend who “doesn’t need anything,” there’s something in town for every type of gift-giver.
The best way to understand Pocatello is to walk it, sip it, and watch the sun go down over it. For Idaho State University students, a good afternoon can start with coffee in Old Town and end with a quiet overlook above the valley, plus a few surprises in between.
[Pocatello, ID] Students and community members gathered outside the Bannock County Courthouse on Oct. 18 to join the nationwide ‘No Kings’ movement, calling for democratic accountability and equality through peaceful protest and student activism.
The Eastern Idaho State Fair wrapped up in early September, ending a successful string of ticket-selling weekends with a sold-out Demolition Derby. Fair-goers come back year after year for events like the horse races, swing dancing competitions, pie-eating contests, countless concerts throughout the month, and the carnival rides. But one thing marks the experience of the Eastern Idaho State Fair like none other: the food.
Daniel Prior’s mind flashes through the past week of procedures, medical interventions, and surgery prep, hands flexing out of muscle memory to reach for a scalpel. He’s perched on a stable stepstool, arms reaching up, up, up, until his fingers slot into a calloused crevice.
For those who hail from Texas, California, or even Boise, Pocatello might come off as a “podunk college town,” leaving you bored and moping in your room.
With ski season now in full swing in Eastern Idaho, the Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol is in search of more volunteers. Even if you’re not an avid skier or doubt you have time in your schedule for volunteering, the Ski Patrol has an opportunity for you.
