The Past, Present and Future of Social Media
Media experts discuss the evolution of social media, along with their predictions for its future.  

Necks hunched over a cellular device of choice, faces illuminated by the hazy glow of Instagram and the distant clicking keyboard sounds of someone passionately Tweeting their latest opinion. This is familiar; this is our reality like never before.   To say that social […]

Pillows on display for sale at the Revolver.
From used to useful
A look into why many Moscow residents have turned to sustainable shopping

Bold prints displayed in the Main Street shop’s windows draw in customers as they walk through downtown Moscow. Inside the store, racks of vintage clothing line the wood floors. Groovy […]

An illustration of a video reel.
33,000 Films Later
Remembering Main Street Video Co-op after its closure

On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at approximately 3:21 p.m. via Facebook, Main Street Video Co-op, beloved video rental store in Moscow, announced their permanent closure. Cause of death: COVID-19.  Connor […]

A close-up picture of the Hydroponics Club's flowers grown in a greenhouse.
Lights, Plants, Water
The Sustainability Center awarded grants to several students last year at UI

Turn off the lights, don’t unnecessarily run the water and eat local. These are all tips on how one person can save energy, water and the planet. But doing all […]

Shalom laying on the floor laying out her faux locs.
Standing Out
UI students reflect on the challenges of diverse hairstyles in Idaho

A young black man stands in front of his peers as a woman in a blue tracksuit puts on gloves and hastily cuts away at his hair. After being confronted […]

Marvel Harper standing in front of the Hub sign outside of its entrance.
Humans of Moscow
You might have seen Marvel Harper as you walk through The Hub, a student favorite for nearly 13 years. She has been a memorable face for many students as they swipe in for a meal, greeting them with a warm smile.

Q: How long have you worked for Sodexo at the University of Idaho? A: “I’ve been working here for 13 years now.” Q: Have you lived in Moscow the whole time? A: “No, I […]

Two UI students sitting at a table in a coffee shop doing homework on their laptops.
The coffee bean breakdown
An opinion analysis of where coffee and community collide

For Vidi Kaufman, being a barista at Red Star isn’t just a job — it’s a passion. “I drafted out so many applications and resumés before I ever got a […]

Ali and Josie Jones pose as they discuss their life.
Flashes of pink and green
Sisters on UI campus strive to inspire others

 Telling twins apart can be a challenge, as any parent of twins will probably tell you with a sigh. So often, parents resort to the same strategy students use to […]