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.
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Since the Halloween candy-craze has ended, college students and Pocatello residents alike are turning in from the cold and doing their best to survive until winter break. And between homework and planning out Christmas gifts, it might be time for a fall reset.
Stephanie Christensen is pursuing a doctorate in Idaho State University’s Nursing Practice program with plans to become a nurse practitioner. But now, she’s role-playing 52-year-old Rachel, a woman experiencing all the Class A symptoms of menopause, in front of three judges and her professors. She only has three minutes to talk.
The ISU Outdoor Adventure Center has been facing resource challenges with its National Park tours due to the recent government shutdown, as the House and Senate continue to clash and fail to resume federal funding.
[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 week of October 20-25, you’ll see Student Activities Board, SAB, sanctioned events taking over Idaho State’s campus for Homecoming week.
Just west of the Idaho State University quad sits Leonard Hall, and after three years of renovations, the home of the L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy has officially completed construction.
College is a time for new experiences, football game memories, and the fear of communal showers. To survive your freshman year of college, listen to the tips below as written by a highly experienced second-year college student!
Climber Liz Brown reaches for the next hold, over 40 feet in the air, her sweaty palms dried by the specialized chalk.
It’s around the level of a 10d and an 11a route.
Without ever top-roping the route before, she bravely lead climbs as her friend belays her from the soft, padded ground below.
For decades, the crackle of KISU-FM has carried Idaho State University athletics across East Idaho and beyond. From football Saturdays to midweek volleyball matches, the station’s broadcasts have been a steady voice for Bengal sports. Now, that voice is in danger of going silent.
“We don’t even have enough drachmas for a veggie burger,” whines Grover.
“Well, if you hadn’t bought all those ‘dam’ snacks!” snaps Percy.
“It was the Hoover Dam and I was hungry!”
Stress, anxiety, tears, tests, and a steady stream of contemplating dropping out. Oh, the joys of college.
Situated between the Administration building and Gravelly Hall, at the intersection of two of the busiest walkways on campus and hidden in the shade of a pine tree, sits a disused and forgotten patio, bearing only a small concrete bench and little else for the on-campus pedestrian.
When Taylor Kurz, an ISU alumna, first arrived at Idaho State University in 2018, she never envisioned that a seasonal summer job would take her on a global adventure, help her secure a corporate position, and eventually bring her back to ISU to support students who major in the Department of Communication, Media, and Persuasion, just like she did.
Idaho State University held its fourth annual Bengal Giving Day on March 18-19, raising 1,094 gifts from 743 donors.