When you’re from Idaho, people only seem to ask you about one thing: “Potatoes?” And when you’re from Idaho you always respond “yes,” because you don’t want anyone to go there and foul up your state. But Idaho is more than its commercial crop (which, incidentally, is corn). It is a canvas colored by canyons, creeks, peaks, lakes, hills and lonely mountains — an exposed … [Read more...] about We all need potatoes
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Lovernich Commons grand opening: President Benton cuts ribbon
Photo by Sarah Malone Huge smiles, words of gratitude and excitement led up to the moment that President Andrew K. Benton ceremoniously cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Lovernich common area yesterday morning. SGA hosted the event to commemorate a number of years of hard work and collaboration that went into the renovations of the Lovernich common area, … [Read more...] about Lovernich Commons grand opening: President Benton cuts ribbon
Posse Scholars program partnership switches from DC to LA
Art by Xander Hayes Since 1989, the Posse scholarship program has partnered with more than 40 universities in order to provide a full-ride scholarship to “public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential, who may be overlooked by traditional college selection process.” Recently, Posse scholars have carved a niche in Seaver College, rising … [Read more...] about Posse Scholars program partnership switches from DC to LA
Waves of Innovation deadline approaches
To inspire innovation and communication, President Andrew K. Benton and his team launched an initiative on April 3 to allow “students, faculty and staff to contribute creative ideas and suggestions to further enhance the reputation and operation of the University.” Chair of the committee that oversees Waves of Innovation Lee Kats wrote in an email that they expect more than … [Read more...] about Waves of Innovation deadline approaches
Where do all the points go?
It’s always a hot topic of conversation, especially at the beginning of each school year. Generic, frustrated exclamations can be heard all over campus: “I seriously ransacked the HAWC every day for a week last year, and I still had a million points left. If they carried over to this year, I wouldn’t have even had to buy a meal plan.” It’s a question everyone asks. Why … [Read more...] about Where do all the points go?