UI student Katie Nolan standing in front of the IRAC building on campus.
Humans of Moscow
Katie Nolan, University of Idaho senior, reflects on being a Vandal and shares her feelings towards COVID-19 cutting her last year short.

Q: What student positions do you hold and how has the coronavirus affected them? A: “On campus I hold two student positions. I am a leadership coordinator for the Department […]

A black & white image of the Boise capital building with flowers in front of it.
A right to vote
The importance of voting in 2020

In a nation of over 330 million people, it’s easy to feel like your vote is insignificant — like you don’t make a difference. However, after speaking with some politically […]

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 […]

Art of Drag
An inside look at the lives of drag performers

A bright spotlight shines across the dark room, illuminating their beautiful androgynous figure as they walk down the steps to a crowd of people. While drag queens are known across […]

Humans of Moscow: Xavier Murdoch

Xavier Murdoch is a University of Idaho pre-med student and emergency medical technician with the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department. He was born in Canada but has lived in Moscow for […]

Collecting Memories
Items are more than just a price tag

Playing video games with his father since he was a child, Keggan Georgeson has loved them ever since. He began collecting various video games once he discovered his passion.  “When […]

8,000 Miles Away From Home…
Students transition to Idaho, bringing their traditions with them

Ranjitha Ravishankar Ranjitha Ravishankar never expected to live in Idaho, nonetheless Moscow. She made the 20-hour trek from southern India to the United States two years ago, interested in studying […]