Going the Distance
A look into the lives of University of Idaho students who run for fun

Distance running is a sport that has been around for millennia. As time has gone on, the sport has only grown in popularity as people from various athletic backgrounds have […]

Three Months in the Wilderness, Why Not?
An account of a Semester in the Wild in the Frank Church — River of No Return Wilderness

The typical school year for a college student is already a chaotic experience. Throw living in the wilderness with 11 complete strangers into the mix, and you’ve hit the jackpot […]

Championing Change
A conversation with Dr. Leontina Hormel on diverse paths to social engagement

Upon recognizing the theme of this issue — “active” — sociology professor Dr. Leontina Hormel sprang to my mind as the epitome of social activism. I am beyond happy to […]

Eyes on Congo
A comprehensive look at the labor conditions in Congo

Smartphones, computers, electric vehicles and vape cartridges all have one thing in common: their rechargeable batteries are powered by cobalt. Cobalt is used in various commercial, industrial and military applications. […]

Let’s Get Active
Taking advantage of campus and the resources around us

As a college student, finding the resources to stay active can be difficult. Luckily, for University of Idaho students in Moscow, there are plenty of resources on and near campus […]

Dysfunctionally Immortal
A play about what happens when inhuman abilities meet social incompetence

Characters:  Creek Anchorite — A strange young man raised in the woods by a human hermit. He is very much a cloudcuckoolander, having never met normal people before. He doesn’t […]

Get Outside!
A spotlight on University of Idaho’s Outdoor Program

Walk into the University of Idaho Outdoor Program and you’ll be greeted by floor-to-ceiling azure rafts, friendly and outdoorsy-looking people (usually wearing Blundstones, Birkenstocks or Chacos) and old-fashioned wooden skis […]

Take the Road Less Traveled
How can students get involved with UI’s Study Abroad program?

It is safe to say that at some point, the vast majority of university students have dreamt of packing their bags and uprooting their educational experience for a semester while […]

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The Ultimate Hide and Seek Champion
Discover the history, the evidence and a wide range of Bigfoot opinions from believers and skeptics.  

You’ve seen them on bumper stickers and postcards, in movies and TV series, video games, roadside attractions, museums, even in advertising for insurance commercials; an immensely tall, shaggy, slightly hunched, […]