As a new year and new Spring semester begin, students across campus are once again reminded of the COVID-19 protocols Boise State has put into place. At this point, donning a mask before I leave my dorm and keeping at least six-feet away from others has become a habit rather…
As I was laying out my outfit the night before the Boise State football game on Nov.14, I received an unexpected phone call. I had tested positive for COVID-19.
Like so many others who have experienced similar situations, I was confused and devastated. This was the first…
On Thursday, Jan. 7, Dr. Tony Roark, interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, sent an email to students detailing the decision to waive the Student Internet Fees for the spring 2021 semester.
For over a decade, BSU has charged students a $30…
Every day, more grim milestones are met in regards to the coronavirus pandemic locally, nationally and worldwide. On Dec. 9, Idaho broke a new record of 2,229 reported cases. With news of possibly several vaccinations soon becoming available, many people may hold on to the…
With the growth of COVID-19 cases in Idaho, Gov. Brad Little held a press conference to discuss how to address current hospital capacity issues.
With a new record of 2,298 COVID-19 cases reported in Idaho on Wednesday, Dec. 9, the state had the highest national rate of…
On Oct. 26, Dr. Tony Roark, interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, announced their plans for spring break 2021.
According to the email sent to students, Boise State’s spring semester will start Jan. 11, 2021 as planned. However, the first week of…
When classes first went virtual back in March, it was obvious that professors were going to have to modify their curriculum in order to best suit the new conditions. Educators had limited time to adapt and to change their courses to accommodate their new virtual classroom…
Many Boise State students, both on and off campus, are getting ready to go back home for the holidays. Students living on campus who plan to leave for fall and winter break will be expected to schedule a COVID-19 test prior to returning to the dorms.
Luke Jones, executive…
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean held a press conference on Nov. 19 to discuss the Public Health Emergency Order, which will go into effect on Nov. 23.
The order requires face masks, limits city board and commission meetings, adds restrictions for Boise Airport access along with…
Since the pandemic began, stress for everyone — including students — has been at an all-time high and students have been finding ways to cope with that stress.
One way students at Boise State have been coping with the stress of the pandemic, school and work is…
