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Paige Wirta

Paige Wirta

Rhys Darby, left, and Taika Waititi in “Our Flag Means Death.”
Culture
Paige Wirta

Review: “Our Flag Means Death” is the must-watch show of the year

On March 3, HBOMax released the first of a 10-episode series titled “Our Flag Means Death.” Under the legendary power of executive producers Taika Waititi

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Paige Wirta April 30, 2022 No Comments
National Issues
Paige Wirta

It’s time for Idaho to leave the SATs in the past

Most Idaho high school graduates will remember taking the SATs even multiple times in their schooling. Up until the fall 2020 semester, all Idaho high

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Paige Wirta March 31, 2022 1 Comment
Campus Conversation
Paige Wirta

Opinion: “Add the Words” is long overdue, HB 440 would add vital protections to Idaho’s Human Rights Act

On Jan. 17, Rep. John McCrostie introduced the “Add the Words” bill, a bill that has been introduced every year in Idaho for the past

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Paige Wirta March 13, 2022 No Comments
Harmful social media
Opinion
Paige Wirta

Opinion: Cutting back on social media can improve mental well-being

In 2022, it can often feel impossible to escape social media, especially for younger people who grew up with the various apps and websites at

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Paige Wirta February 22, 2022 No Comments
Campus Conversation
Paige Wirta

Opinion: An argument for the singular use of they/them pronouns

As a new semester begins and introductions in classes take place, I can’t help but notice a lack of understanding when it comes to pronouns. 

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Paige Wirta January 23, 2022 No Comments
Student wearing a mask near Chaffee Hall.
Campus Conversation
Paige Wirta

Opinion: Omicron COVID surge demands a need for mask enforcement

Beginning year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been a lot of new norms that humans worldwide have been forced to adapt to.  For

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Paige Wirta January 20, 2022 No Comments
Pro-abortion rights protesters rally outside as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in "Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization" in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (Yuri Gripas/Abaca Press/TNS)
National Issues
Paige Wirta

Opinion: Abortion shouldn’t be a political issue

It’s beyond time for women’s issues to stop being attacked and politicized to the extremes. As the Supreme Court seems to lean on the side

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Paige Wirta December 13, 2021 No Comments
Idaho capitol building, Idaho legislature reconvenes to discuss COVID bills
Opinion
Paige Wirta

Opinion: Idaho lawmakers need to prioritize health and safety of constituents

Editor’s note: This article was written prior to the adjournment of the Idaho legislative session on Nov. 17, 2021. This week, the Idaho Legislature reconvened

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Paige Wirta November 19, 2021 No Comments
period products, Boise State
Campus Conversation
Paige Wirta

Opinion: Period poverty needs to end, and Boise State facilities can help

Growing up, I was always painfully aware of my period. It seemed too taboo to actually discuss; I found myself confused, yet scared to ask

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Paige Wirta November 10, 2021 No Comments
Marijuana plant
Opinion
Paige Wirta

Opinion: Legalizing marijuana would boost Idaho economy, minimize incarcerations

The legalization, decriminalization and use of marijuana has been a largely debated topic over the past several years, especially in Idaho.  With most of our

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Paige Wirta November 9, 2021 4 Comments
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