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Table of Contents 4. Editor’s Note 6.Student Affairs 7. 2021 New Student Orientation 8. Bengal Welcome Week Returns 10. ISU to Fully Open by Fall 2021 11. ISU and the Amplify Party 12. ISU Resources Every Student Should Know About 16. Recent Grads Give Advice 18. Volunteer Opportunities for Bengals

20. How to Find the Right Club to Join in College 24. The Best Places to Grab a Bite: On and Off Campus 26. The Best Places to Hike in Pocatello 32. How to Not Be Broke in College 34. Women’s Volleyball Fall 2021 Schedule 35. Football Fall 2021 Schedule 36. Fall Semester Overview

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Editor’s Note Hello New Bengals! We are so very excited to welcome you to Idaho State University. Whether you are just beginning your college journey, or joining us from another school, we are glad to have you with us. When I started college in 2017, I didn’t know what to expect despite growing up in a college town. What I found at ISU was a place where I could explore new ideas, try out a huge variety of hobbies, make new friends and all while receiving a competitive education! What you find at ISU will largely be determined by the choices you make, but if I could offer a piece of advice, it would be to explore as much as possible. Like flowers blooming after the frost, our campus community is full of energy and

excitement for this upcoming year. While the pandemic was an adjustment for all of us, I promise you that ISU is coming out of it stronger than ever. Through all of last year, our school newspaper, The Bengal, continued to publish the high quality, accurate news that our student body cares the most about. We listen to you, the student, first and foremost. We care about the things you care about. Building on our 111 year legacy, we will continue to serve you in all that we write. This year’s Summer Issue is a special one indeed. To welcome you to campus, we’ve splurged on this very pretty, glossy magazine paper. Herein you will find the best comprehensive guide to fitting into town like a local, as well as many won-

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derful tips for succeeding at school. We’ve talked to leaders all over campus and given them a chance to reach out to you in their own words. I promise, these pages contain something for everyone. With the publication of our first issue in 1910, The Bengal has covered ISU news through all of its epic highs and occasional lows. We are completely student run, meaning that we have the opportunity to publish the truth, even if at times it means writing about difficult topics. If it is factual, we will cover it. Increasingly, across our nation this has become rare on college campuses. Publishing a printed paper isn’t cheap, and many publications have either had to be absorbed by their respective universities, or close down shop entirely. We are only able to stay independent thanks to your continued support and readership. These next few years will be a decisive moment for our paper. Whether or not we stick around is in your hands, literally! Please, pick up our papers and bring them back to your dorms! They are completely free for our campus community and we publish a whole new paper every week. Alongside our printed work, we also have a website, https://isubengal. com/ where you can stay up to date on the latest stories. Beyond that, we welcome your input; send us a letter, email (bgchief@isu.edu), cryptic note stapled to our office door (we’re in the second floor of the Student Union building if you’re curious), or even carrier pigeon if you must. We value your opinions as students, and we want to offer you a platform to have your voice heard. I cannot tell you exactly what next year will bring, however I’m looking forward to embarking on this journey with you. Welcome to ISU. -Lesley Brey, Editor-In-Chief

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Student Affairs Submitted Content When I think about what we do, it boils down to four words: We support student success. That’s an easy statement to make, but what does it actually mean? We do support students in a thousand different ways, but what are we actually doing? When I am mentally chewing over questions like this, I sometimes find it helpful...illuminating, inspiring, sometimes hilarious...to find out where our words come from because that makes me think about them differently. Plus it gives me something to do besides laundry when I can’t sleep. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word “support” wandered into English from Old French. The French borrowed it from Latin, combining the preposition sub (meaning “up from under”) and the verb portare, “to carry.” Want the short form? To support something is to get under it and hold it up. As a noun, a support is a thing that bears the weight of something and keeps it upright...yes, like support stockings. I had a great time this week checking out the questions about support frequently posted to Google. My favorite was “What is a fancy word for support?” That’s the question you type into a search field when you’ve been assigned a 1,000 word essay and you’re running out of ways to say the same thing, but I loved

Google’s response. To support is to “back, give help to, assist, aid, be on the side of, side with...encourage, vote for, ally oneself with, stand behind, fall in with, stand up for, defend, take someone’s part, take up the cudgels for.” I think I let my favorite cudgel go at the last garage sale, but I felt positively inspired by synonyms like “back,” “be on the side of,” and “stand behind”--oh yeah! That is what we do. I also got positively choked up when I read Google’s input in response to this question: “What is a stronger word for support?” “Advocate, champion, uphold.” That’s what we do in Student Affairs. We place ourselves in a position to advocate for students. We fall in beside them to make sure that their first steps into their university career are steady. We sometimes have to go so far as to get under them to lift them up. We advocate. We champion. We uphold. And we do it because we know that, sometimes, people just need a little extra support to succeed. Roars Truly, Lyn Redington, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Kelly S. Moor, D.A. Director of Strategic Communications, Student Affairs Student Affairs Suite, Pond Student Union Hypostyle Phone: (208) 282-6122

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2021 New Student Orientation: Helping New Bengals find their ROAR! Brooke Bolinger Director of Orientation and New Student Programs Submitted Content The 2021 season of New Student Orientation (NSO) has been monumental. What a joy it is to welcome new Bengals to New Student Orientation in-person again after many months of hosting only virtual programs! Like many people in our communities, our team has longed for the interpersonal connections formed during in-person activities, and we have so enjoyed meeting our Fall

2021 first-year students and their family members this summer during NSO. We have also witnessed the success of the new format of New Student Orientation! This was the first season in which the academic advising and registration of first-year students has taken place during New Student Orientation. The Academic Advising team has done a phenomenal job of guiding our students at each NSO session and ensuring that students are prepared for their fall classes.

New Student Orientation truly does help new students to find their ROAR, both academically and socially, at ISU. Each activity is designed to introduce new students to faculty, staff, and resources of the university. Many first-year students tell us that they actually met their closest friend during NSO! If you are a Fall 2021 first-year student who has not yet attended New Student Orientation, please visit isu.edu/ nso and sign-up as soon as possible for one of our remaining dates this

summer. All first-year students are required to attend. Transfer students are welcome to attend, but are not required. Session 9 in Pocatello will be offered in a hybrid format, and you will be able to select between attending in-person or virtually via Zoom. If we can help you with any questions this summer before you arrive to ISU, please reach out to us via email at nso@isu. edu. ROAR BENGALS, ROAR!

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Bengal Welcome Week Returns Brooke Bolinger Director of Orientation and New Student Programs Submitted Content Calling all Bengals! The Office of New Student Orientation is thrilled to announce the return of Bengal Welcome Week, ten days of activities designed to welcome back Bengals (new and returning students) to ISU and to the local community for the fall semester. This year’s Bengal Welcome Week program in Pocatello will be held from August 20-28. The Meridian Science Center and Idaho Falls campus will also be hosting welcome events in the week of August 23.

In Pocatello, students can look forward to the following signature events of Bengal Welcome Week! A new addition to Bengal Welcome Week in Pocatello this year (August 20) is a new tradition for all new Bengals (undergraduate, graduate, or professional) called New Student Convocation. Convocation is designed to officially kick-off the fall semester and will include inspirational faculty and staff speakers. The event will begin with dinner on the Quad at 6 p.m. Students will then walk over to Davis Field for the ceremony. Immediately following New Student Convocation, students will walk-over to Swanson Arch for another ISU tradition called March Through the

Arch. Other activities of Bengal Welcome Week will include New Student Photo at the Pillars, Movie on the Quad, Slip N Slide Party, Glow Bowling, Dry Bar Happy Hour, Orange and Black Volleyball Game, Bengal Ball dance party, Yoga on the Quad, Escape Room, Service Project, and a Part-Time Job Fair. The full schedule of daily activities will be published in August. We look forward to welcoming back our Bengals this fall semester! Questions regarding Bengal Welcome Week can be directed to the Office of New Student Orientation.

• Bengal Bash, August 21, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Live music, lawn games, and food trucks hosted by the Office of New Student Orientation. • • Welcome Back Orange and Black, August 23, 4-7 p.m. Old Town Pocatello welcomes all ISU students to enjoy prizes, food, and entertainment at the Old Town Pavilion. 30+ local businesses will have booths and giveaways for the students of ISU. • • Cold Butts & Beer, August 24, 8-10 p.m. Ice blocking and root beer floats at Bartz Field, hosted by Chi Alpha. • • Costco Night, August 25, 8-10 p.m. Lookout Credit Union and Costco invite the ISU community to enjoy private shopping hours (no membership required), snacks, and other prizes. Bring your Bengal ID. • • Involvement Fair and Student Union BBQ, August 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn more about the clubs and organizations of ISU while enjoying food and live music. • • SAB Paint Party, August 28, 6-10 p.m. Student Activities Board is bringing back this epic dance party on the ISU Quad, during which spray guns of paint will create quite the elaborate (and colorful) scene!

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ISU to Fully Open by Fall 2021 Logan Ramsey Reporter After more than a year of campus operating at limited capacity, Idaho State University plans to be fully open with in-person instruction and on-campus activities for the Fall 2021 semester. The COVID-19 Health Committee continues to meet regularly and monitor the pandemic, and while they are confident that students will be able to return to campus, they also commit to being flexible and vigilant. ISU leadership is excited to welcome students back to campus and they hope that the first day of school will feel like the normal start of a semester. “Event planning is already underway to make sure the campus is vibrant and engaging. After a year apart for many students, faculty and staff, this fall will feel like a reunion,” said ISU President Kevin Satterlee. The main factors the committee and ISU leadership looked at when deciding to return to on-campus instruction were the effectiveness of the vaccine and the availability to students. Satterlee has received his vaccine and he encourages others to do the same. “... getting our vaccines is how we will put the pandemic behind us and safely return to in-person instruction and the on-campus activities that we all value so much. There is a lot of hope and excitement about our future here at Idaho State University. And every Bengal getting their shot is how we get there,” Satterlee said. While Satterlee said that the health and safety of students is always the top priority, they also know that students want a complete campus experience. “We all value our traditions and events as part of our Bengal culture, we all enjoy seeing each other in person, and we look forward to safely resuming activities this fall,” Satterlee said. While this year has been trying, Satterlee said that it has left him with, “great gratitude and hope.” The greatest challenge the university faced was finding a way to adapt operations to respond to the pandemic. “It required us to think differently, but it also provided opportunities for collaboration and creative problem-solving. Being able to quickly pivot ensured that we were able to continue reaching our students and supporting their education,” Satterlee said. Satterlee has been “continuously impressed” by the ability of the university to adapt to difficult circumstances. “I am proud of our community for continuing to provide a quality education under less than ideal circumstances, and I am incredibly proud of the resilience of our students,” Satterlee said.

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Satterlee acknowledges that whenever a community tackles something difficult, it leaves a lasting impact. “We had to learn as we went, but we were able to quickly learn some valuable lessons about how to be flexible and adaptable. We learned how to operate remotely, and how to make sure our students’ needs were being met during difficult times,” Satterlee said. Over the course of the coming months, ISU leadership will discuss what they think worked well and what didn’t, and then improve campus operations in the present.

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ISU and the Amplify Party Alex Diviney, Incoming ASISU Senator for Science and Engineering Submitted Content ASISU might just be one of the better kept secrets on the ISU campus. An organization with almost two dozen members including students and even faculty members, ASISU, or “Associated Students of Idaho State University”, has as many active members as some of the biggest clubs on campus and yet very few students know about it. To put it simply, ASISU is ISU’s student body government. It consists of an Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branch just like the US government. But why should you care about the bills that it passes? Well ASISU is funded through a fee called the Student Activity Fee that is a part of every student’s tuition. ASISU takes that fee, and through legislation, decides where to put the money to use. ASISU helps fund things like the KISU radio station, The Bengal Movie Theater, and The Bengal newspaper. The largest benefactor of ASISU funds, however, is the Student Activities Board (SAB for short). The SAB uses ASISU funds to put on big events and giveaways for students. So if you want to make sure that your tuition money is going to good use, it is important to contact a senator for your college and ask them questions, or ask them to consider any ideas or proposals you may have. If you want to get even more involved, you can run for a senate or executive position yourself next spring!

Now ASISU by itself is really just an entity, a tool. It can affect certain processes, but it doesn’t necessarily make things better or worse; it doesn’t inherently have an agenda or direction. The people who are involved with ASISU get to decide the direction that the organization takes and the priorities that it has in any given year. So that is where political parties come in. Just like political parties on the national stage, ISU has had many different students start political parties throughout ASISU’s history. Last year, the majority party was called ASISU4U. This year I am part of a new party called the Amplify Party. Several other senators, and the incoming president and his VP are part of the party as well. The Amplify party has an agenda that can be summed up into a three letter acronym: ACT. A is for Activism, C is for Community, and T stands for

Transparency. These are the guiding principles of the party, and all the goals that we have for next year are to advance one or more of those pillars. The party has a few different specific goals going forward into next year. However, community is the most important of the three core principles to the party, and so it is the number one priority for us. Coming out of a year dominated and controlled by COVID, we’d like to see more engagement on campus (as safely as possible of course). In addition, we are going to use our positions in the senate to allocate resources towards clubs and student organizations in a more direct fashion than they are right now. We are working with faculty currently to host our own events early in the fall semester and have been, and will continue, reaching out to various ISU departments and club leaders to ensure that they are able to

disperse information and get the support that they really really need this upcoming year. The takeaway here is that ASISU is not meant to be an opaque or hidden institution and the more students that understand how it functions and want to influence how it operates, the better. If you have any questions or ideas that you would like to see implemented or if you are a club member or leader and would like information or support, reach out to me at alexdiviney@isu. edu or figure out who your college’s senator is and contact them. I am extremely excited for this next school year, and hope that you will help us create an active, innovative, open and welcoming campus this next year. Voice your roar and we’ll see you in the fall.

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ISU Resources Every Student Should Know About Joanna Orban Copy Editor Starting college is a scary experience. It’s hard to go from living with your parents to moving out and being on your own. In addition to the pressure of living in a new place, college courses are more difficult. They require more studying and more work than high school classes. Thankfully, ISU has a myriad of resources that all freshmen students should take advantage of to help with academic and other concerns. Health Center One of the hardest things about living away from home is not having access to the doctors you are familiar with. The Idaho State University Health Center offers free office visits for students. They can help with anything from common colds to flu shots. They also provide general check-ups and offer urgent care. In addition to these services, this office also works with the Bengal Pharmacy to provide pharmacy services. To make an appointment at the Health Center you can call them at 208-282-2330 or visit their website at https://www.isu.edu/healthcenter/ to make an appointment through the patient portal. The ISU Health Center is located across the street from the Pond Student Union Building. Diversity Resource Center The Diversity Resource Center has many services that work to promote an inclusive campus environment. Throughout the year, the Diversity Resource Center hosts many events such as the Brown Bag Series that bring together students to talk about diverse topics. The Diversity Resource Center also works closely with Cultural Student Organizations such as the African Student Association, the Chinese Student Association and the International Student Association. Also found in the Diversity Resource Center is the Office of Equity and Inclusion which works to eliminate prejudice, discrimination and marginalization. The Diversity Resource Center can be found on the first floor of the Rendezvous building. For more information regarding diversity at ISU visit https:// www.isu.edu/drc/. Writing Center Writing papers for college is a more intensive experience than writing them for high school. Professors often grade harder and the word count is usually higher. The writing center is a great resource to use especially if you need someone to proofread your papers. Additionally, the writing tutors can also explain the difference between the different citation styles. Using the writing center is free for students. Appointments can be online or in person. To make an appointment visit https://www.isu.edu/tutoring/writing-center/appointment/writing-appointment/. The writing center tutors can help with papers from all disciplines in addition to the standard English assignments.

Math Center In addition to the writing center ISU also has a math center. Math tutors can help with a variety of math classes. The primary goal of the math center is to help students understand the concepts they are learning in class. Prior to visiting the math center, the tutors advise that you try the problems on your own so you can come to the center with a specific list of questions you are struggling with. They also ask that you bring your class notes. Doing this will help the tutors see what specific concepts you are using in class. Both the writing center and the math center have PDF files listed on their websites of common questions and answers. You can visit the ISU Math Center website at https://www.isu.edu/tutoring/math-center/. Both the writing center and the math center are located on the third floor of the Rendezvous building. Disability Services The Office of Disability Services works with students and staff to ensure equal opportunities and equal access to everything ISU has to offer. This includes making sure buildings on campus are accessible for everyone who visits the campus. The Office of Disability Services follows guidelines set by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). Should students need alternative testing accommodations they would contact the Office of Disability Services as well as their instructor. The Office of Disability Services is found on the first floor of the Rendezvous building. More information about the office can be found at https:// www.isu.edu/disabilityservices/. Benny’s Pantry Another great resource found on the ISU campus is Benny’s Pantry. This food pantry is run by the Office of Student Affairs. One of the missions of the food pantry is to help alleviate food insecurity faced by ISU students. Doing so will allow the students to focus more on their academics. In order to access the pantry students must have their ISU ID card. The pantry can be visited two times a month. The first time you visit the pantry, you must sign an acceptance of free food waiver. No income information is required. Students can also volunteer at the pantry and donate food. Benny’s Pantry is located on the first floor of the PSUB. More information about volunteering or using the pantry can be found at https://www.isu.edu/pantry/.

Summer 2021 Edition The information provided includes information that may or may not be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Career Center Another concern faced by many college students is trying to find a job. The ISU Career Center can help with finding an on-campus job as well as preparing to find a job after graduation. The career center also offers mock interviews. Some other services offered by the center include resume and cover letter reviews, career counseling, and job search assistance. The Career Center also oversees the Idaho State University Career Path Intern (CPI) program. This program gives students paid internships that will help in future careers. Another resource the career center oversees is a website called Handshake. This website has a list of both on-campus and off-campus jobs and makes it easy to apply so long as you upload your resume and other pertinent information. Throughout the school year, the Career Center hosts career fairs. More information about the career fairs and other resources can be found at https://www. isu.edu/career/. The career center is located on the fourth floor of the Museum building. Counseling Services With all of the new changes surrounding your first year of college, it is important to take care of your mental health. The ISU Counseling Services Office provides free counseling services to all students. The goal of Counseling Services is to help students meet specific mental health goals over the course of the semester. If there are times of high demand where the number of students requesting counseling services exceeds the available number of staff, students who are not at high risk will be placed on a waitlist and contacted when there is an opening. The Counseling Services Office also provides group counseling, biofeedback training, crisis intervention, and outreach and prevention programs. They are located on the third floor of Gravely Hall in the South Tower. Additional information regarding their services can be found at https://www.isu.edu/ctc/. Veteran’s Student Services Center The Veteran’s Student Services office is located on the third floor of the PSUB. The Veteran’s Student Services Center provides VA Vital Peer Mentoring, information about military education benefits, and noneducation resources through the Bannock County Veteran Services. Another resource found in this office is the Career Closet where student veterans can borrow clothes as they apply for jobs or as needed for other professional obligations. Another resource found in this office is Hero. Hero is the Veteran’s Student Service’s emotional support dog. Her services support both veteran and nonveteran students. Another resource found in this center is the Student Veterans of America organization. This student-run organization hosts several service projects and activities throughout the school year including the Chrome the Dome Fundraiser. More information on additional resources found in the center can be found at https://isu.edu/veterans/. Photo Courtesy of Idaho State University

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Recent Grads Give Advice

Joanna Orban Copy Editor If you’re anything like me before I started college you’re probably a ball of anxiety right now, wondering how you’re going to handle an academic environment that’s spectacularly different from your high school career. When I started college I was lucky enough to have older siblings who’d already been in college for several years. With their advice, I was able to successfully navigate my first year of college. I know some of you might not have older siblings which is why I’ve compiled a list of advice from recently graduated senior students at Idaho State University. “My advice for freshmen going into the college of arts and letters to ENJOY IT. Seriously, it goes by way too fast. The CMP department in particular is home to a group of amazing professors and instructors, and it’s up to you to get the most out of your education. Create a good relationship with your advisor, join as many study groups, clubs and events that you possibly can, and don’t forget to save time for yourself to recharge!” Kaitlyn Hart, multiplatform journalism, Former Life Editor for The Bengal “Some advice I’d give to upcoming education majors is to keep your program textbooks because they come in handy later on! Take good notes and save everything to organize and use for study material for the Praxis tests as well as

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helpful examples for the rest of the progress. Enjoy the in-school field hours and learn as much as you can from them!” Wylee Smith, elementary education “If there was one thing all students should do while in college, its make use of your professor’s office hours. Professors are — for the most part — on your side and want you to do well in your classes. Go to their office hours and have them explain that difficult concept, or discuss that difficult reading. I think professors were more forgiving graders when I showed initiative in their classes. I really found that the classes I did best in were the ones where I made use of my professor’s office hours. If I had to do college all over again, I would enroll in more classes I thought were interesting, but not necessarily related to my major. I would have enrolled in more art and literature, and history, and film classes. I wish I was less focused on completing my major as soon as possible and took more time to get lost in the vast knowledge available at Idaho State. College is the ideal time to let your mind and interests wander, to learn new things about the world, and ultimately, learn new things about yourself. I would suggest that first-year students try to take classes that might not be related to their major and perhaps broaden their interests!” Jacob Gutridge, political science, Former Editor-in-Chief for The Bengal “I think the biggest piece of advice I have is to get involved! Your college experience is what you make it. The sooner

you make friends and get involved, the better your time at ISU is going to be. I know it can be awkward when you don’t know anybody, but you have to put yourself out there! It’s also really important to prioritize your schedule and have a good balance between work and school. I also think it is really important to understand the resources that are offered to you here at ISU. From the counseling center to the gym to the career center -- there are so many great campus resources that can help make your time at ISU the best four years!” Tori Winegar, public relations “For new students in the college of arts and letters, I would make a good habit of having good relationships with teachers and students in your department. With teachers, select a teacher in your major from the first year you are in school, that you get along with well to be your advisor. That way you can create an action plan for graduation sooner than later. With fellow students, make friends with people in your department and fellow classes, with who you’ll be throughout the remainder of your education that you can also create a good study group with. Don’t be afraid to email professors with your questions, because there’s a good chance you’re not the only one with that question. The college of arts and letters also holds many different clubs and courses, so it’s not difficult to get involved and to get to know people!” Aariana Harmon, political science

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Volunteer Opportunities for Bengals Andrea Diaz Reporter Volunteering on and off-campus is a great way to gain experience and further your knowledge of the ISU campus and Pocatello as a whole. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer on and off-campus, here are a few.

gain experience in working with a vulnerable population and gaining basic office skills. This is a great opportunity for anyone majoring in social work, sociology, criminology and anyone interested in working with the homeless. To volunteer at this location call (208) 2325669 to set up a date and time.

Aid For Friends Homeless Shelter The Aid For Friends homeless shelter is located at 653 S. Fourth St. in Pocatello. Some responsibilities that come with volunteering at the shelter include organizing donations, brief paperwork, helping the community by providing essentials to the homeless, working directly with the homeless and aiding the shelter supervisor. Volunteering at the shelter helps the volunteer

Pocatello Animal Shelter Pocatello Animal Shelter is a local shelter located on 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs, in the Upper Ross Park area. The shelter works with animals in need of a home. Volunteers must be 16 years or older to volunteer. According to the Pocatello Animal Shelter website through the city of Pocatello, responsibilities include bathing and grooming animals, cleaning kennels and performing general kennel duties, greet-

ing and guiding patrons through the animal shelter, helping with tasks in the front office, assisting with fundraising and outreach events, working on projects from home and collecting or donating needed supplies to the shelter. The shelter would be a great place to gain experience with animals, the public and cleaning experience. To apply for a volunteer position follow the link provided below and located in the middle of the page is a link to fill out an online application. The website to learn more about the animal shelter is: https:// www.pocatello.us/161/Volunteering-Community-Service and the phone number is: (208) 234-6156. 6th Judicial District CASA Program The 6th Judicial District CASA Program is a way to

help abused, neglected, and abandoned children. The CASA program volunteers take court cases and do independent investigations and act as an advocate for the child. When in court the advocate ensures the child’s needs are being met and that the children are being properly represented. According to the program’s website, to be a CASA volunteer requires, “S/he must possess sound decision-making skills and be able to remain objective and nonjudgmental. S/he must have a good rapport with children, have good communication skills, and have a sincere interest in the welfare of children.” In addition, the volunteer must pass an FBI, local and state background check. Volunteers are also required to be at least 21 years of age. This volunteer opportunity is a great way to gain court

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Summer 2021 Edition and legal experience. The volunteer also gains knowledge about children that have been in bad situations and how to further help them. To apply to be a volunteer follow the link provided below and located at the bottom of the page is the appropriate documents. The CASA program’s website is: https:// casa6id.org/volunteer. Benny’s Pantry Another volunteer opportunity that is more accessible for ISU students is Benny’s Pantry. The pantry is located on campus in the basement of the Pond Student Union building (Room 120A) in Pocatello, the Bennion Student Union building (Room 218) in Idaho Falls, and Skaggs Health Center (Room 508A) in Meridian. Benny’s Pantry is a place where students can go and

Page 19 get free non-perishable food twice a month to help ensure students do not have to deal with food insecurity. Volunteering responsibilities include: working 1-2hour shifts assisting participants, accepting donations and maintaining inventory. Volunteers must also complete a training session and sign a confidentiality form. Students can volunteer in groups or individually. If volunteering as a group, one individual from the group must be present for each shift. To volunteer go to Benny’s Pantry website: https:// www.isu.edu/pantry/volunteer/ and follow the “Contact Us” link to apply. The phone number is: (208) 282-2794.

offers volunteering opportunities. The Idaho Foodbank provides resources to food pantries around the area, as well as helping to feed children from families struggling with food insecurity. According to their website, “In fiscal year 2020, The Foodbank provided food for more than 18.6 million meals to Idahoans.” Volunteering at the Idaho Foodbank, would include sorting and packing food, repackaging bulk food and labeling food. To volunteer go to the Idaho Foodbank website: https://idahofoodbank.org/ give/volunteer/ and click either the group or individual volunteers tab and follow directions accordingly.

Idaho Food Bank Benny’s Pantry works with the Idaho Foodbank which is another place that

Any organization or establishment has something different to offer as far as experience and opportuni-

ties. The places listed above are only a few of the many opportunities that are in Pocatello. A volunteer at any establishment will gain knowledge and skills to help them further in their careers and other life skills. According to the Idaho Food Bank, volunteers report having better health physically, mentally, and emotionally, volunteering lowers stress levels, volunteers feel a deeper connection to the community and others, and volunteers are more informed and involved in their health. Many establishments and organizations suit different people. It is just a matter of finding one that you are interested in.

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How to Find the Right Club to Join in College Chloe Reid Reporter College can seem intimidating at first. Coming onto campus for the first time is a big change for many, from seeing new faces, a new home and larger class sizes compared to those you might have experienced through-

out high school. Clubs are a great way to reduce your fears about moving to college, and give you a fun place to put your free time into. With Idaho State University having 100+ club options to choose from, there’s a plethora of options to find a club that best fits whatever your idea of fun may be. However,

with so many options available, from sororities and fraternities, clubs just for fun and even clubs for experience in a certain field of study, it can also be hard to find the club that’s right for you. No worries, below is a guide to finding the best fits for you on campus.

Consider your interests Think about the things that you like to do in your free time and that give you joy to do. Whether it be painting, gardening, writing or studying something new, clubs give you the opportunity to focus that passion while also meeting other people who enjoy doing the same.

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Look at your experience Clubs aren’t just for doing things based on your every day hobbies, they’re a great way to gain experience in certain topics as well! Whether it be something you’re planning on majoring in and want to try out to know if you truly like it without investing in too many classes, or something you’ve wanted to try for a while, take applying to a club as an opportunity to expand your knowledge of a certain subject. Don’t be afraid to try something new Clubs don’t have to be something you’ve ever taken an interest in before. While looking through club options, take into consideration something you’ve never tried before. You don’t have to have skill in something in order to have fun. Consider making your own Clubs aren’t limited to those you might find on the Idaho State website, you’re always open to making your own as well. According to the Idaho State University website, clubs can be made as long as there is a minimum of 12 fully registered members in participation.

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Review why you’d like to join a club What’s your main reasoning behind wanting to participate in a club on campus? Is it to make friends? Gain

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extra knowledge on something? Be more involved in student life? Considering your underlying reasons of wanting to pursue a club can be helpful in choosing the right club for you, and can help you find others who joined for the same reasons and that can push

you to be successful in whichever reason it may be. Finding a club early on is a great option for many reasons. Sure, you could join one halfway through your college years, but the first year in coming to college is the best time to discover

the things you truly want to do for the rest of your life. Joining a club is also a great opportunity to add things to your resume in the future if you end up in any type of leadership position with the club or gain experience in a certain topic. To ease the transition into a new

school, clubs are a great option to meet new people and spend time working on something that relates to your interests. For the full list of clubs Idaho State has to offer, visit isu.edu/clubs/ clubslist.

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On and Off-Campus Dylon Harrison Reporter On-Campus Amazing Glaze Amazing Glaze is a great place to stop if you need something sweet to get you through your day. Their donuts are on a completely different level. The variety, flavor and size are enough to make the donuts stand out from any competitors. They also have an Idaho twist. Amazing Glaze makes their donuts using potato flour instead of wheat. They do not take flex money. Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein’s is always a good choice for some quick food and drinks. The food is great, and their coffee is a can’t miss. They are also open later than any of the other food services in the PSUB. The real draw to Einstein’s, however, is the atmosphere. They always have music playing, and their employees are some of the friendliest on campus. Einstein’s also has the benefit of accepting meal plans and flex cash to pay for your order. Rendezvous Express Grill The grill has all the classic items you would expect: burgers, fries, chicken tenders etc. In addition, they also have a rotating menu that changes monthly, based on a student vote. These monthly rotations can include relatively normal items and bizarre foods you might not try on your own. A personal favorite from last year was their macaroni

and cheese quesadillas. You can also expect a rotation of more normal options, such as hot wings. Chick-Fil-A A full size Chick-Fil-A will be opening in the Student Union Building this fall. If you’re a fan of fried chicken, prepare to indulge in all of your tasty favorites, including chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, chicken salads, and plenty of sweet tea to wash it all down. ChickFil-A will be accepting flex money, as well as offering car-side service. As soon as Chick-Fil-A opens their doors, you can be certain that the SUB will never have a slow day again. Build Pizza This is the best (and only) place on campus to get pizza. As the name implies, you are able to “build” your own pizza. You can select which toppings you want, and the server will make it for you. Build also has premade pizzas available to grab if you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to wait for a new piece to be made. For the price, the slices of pizza are pretty big. You can get full on just one or two pieces, keeping your entire lunch cost around only five dollars.

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Goody’s Deli With the benefit of being right across the street for lower campus, Goody’s is a popular spot for undergraduates, grad students and professors alike. Whether you’re looking for a custom sandwich, a freshly baked pizza, or even a calzone, Goody’s is the place to go! For those over 21, the pub section in the back of the store is a great place to play pool and meet new friends on weeknights. Berto’s With both a drive-through and a dine-in option, Berto’s is an excellent choice for some quick Mexican food. The food is reasonably priced and better quality than what you would usually expect at a fast food restaurant. They are also open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making them a perfect choice for a late night snack run during a study break. Berto’s can be found on Main Street in Old Town. ButterBurr’s ButterBurr’s brings homestyle food close to your campus life. They serve different food options for every meal of the day, with a wide variety of options for each. No matter what time of day you go into ButterBurr’s, you’re likely to find something that sounds good. If the food isn’t enough, they also have a large selection of gourmet pies to choose from. Tokyo Belly Sushi If you’re looking for something authentic, look no fur-

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ther than Tokyo Belly, which offers a generous sampling of real Japanese food, including sushi obviously. Located at Pocatello Creek Rd. this sit down restaurant offers delicious food for a reasonable price. Depending on where you sit, you can even watch your food being prepared. Make sure to brush up on your chopstick skills beforehand! The Works Deli The Works has all the appeal of customized sandwich restaurants like Jimmy John’s or Subway with the added benefit of being a small, locally owned business. They also provide as many sandwich options as the big sandwich chains. Their servings are more than worth it for what they cost. The ingredients are fresh, and your order will be ready in no time at all. You can find The Works on Jefferson Street. Blackhawk BBQ Pit Blackhawk isn’t always the easiest place to find. It’s a food truck, so it moves to a different location every day. However, if you are lucky enough to stumble past it, the bar-b-que is the best you’ll find. They have several different choices of meat, available a la carte, in a sandwich or on macaroni and cheese. For what they charge, they’re definitely one of the best places in town to get a good lunch. Blackhawk opens early in the morning and stays put until they run out of food for the day.

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The Best Places to Hike in Pocatello Brandon Oram Photo Editor Pocatello has so much to offer when it comes to outdoor activities. Whether you are an avid outdoorsman or just looking for an excuse to get out of your dorm, Pocatello has it all. Outdoor activities are a perfect way to release stress, get some fresh air and enjoy Pocatello. This list is just a frac-

tion of what the Idaho State University campus and Pocatello offer. For more ideas, reach out to ISU’s Outdoor Adventure Center to get involved in their events or get ideas of what else you can do in the area. Red Hill Trail Overview: Have a break between classes? Want the best view of campus? Red Hill is the hike for you! Con-

veniently located on campus, Red Hill offers a variety of paved and dirt trails that are perfect if you do not have an excess of time and just want to get outside. There are a few different locations where you can access Red Hill. Directly east of the Pond Student Union Building, there is a walking path that allows you to walk the base of Red Hill to the south end, or you can head

up the hillside and get on the ridge. There is also a general parking lot located directly below the pillars that can be accessed from Bartz Drive. The parking lot provides a quick climb up to the pillars and from there you can take any path you desire. Be aware that there is no shade and it gets quite warm, so pack plenty of water. This is a perfect place to enjoy the evening watching

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the sunset over Pocatello. Distance: From end to end approx. 1 mile. Make the hike as long or short as you would like. Pros: Panoramic view of campus and Pocatello, closest hike to campus, quick and simple, perfect hike year-round. Cons: Can get quite hot with the lack of shade, most trails are dirt and can get dusty.

City Creek Trails Overview: The City Creek trails are located west of campus just past Old Town. City Creek Trailhead offers miles of trails including the popular Outlaw Springs and Kinport Peak trails. This trailhead is a popular place for people wanting to escape the city for a bit and offers trails for beginners and experts alike. Plenty of trees makes it a perfect location

for a shaded afternoon or evening hike. Be courteous of others and keep the trails clean! Full maps of the City Creek Trails can be found online at the City of Pocatello’s website. Distance: Beginner loops 2.6 miles, Outlaw Springs loop 9.4 miles, Kinport Peak 10.7 miles. Pros: Variety of wildlife, endless trails to explore, also great for mountain bik-

ing. Cons: Quite popular in the evenings, dirt paths, keep your head up for mountain bikers. Edson Fichter Pond Overview: The Edson Fichter Pond is the perfect location for a variety of outside fun. The parking lot is located just north of Indian Hills Elementary School and is not difficult to

Page 28 find using Google Maps. The paved walking path includes bridges over the Portneuf River, pond-side views and even a small botanical garden to explore. The trails are even connected to the Portneuf Greenway which provides for longer walks. Edson Fichter Pond is stocked with fish annually so do not forget your fishing pole. Bring your longboard or bicycle and enjoy the smooth ride, just be courteous of others using the pathways. If it is hot, the southern end of the main loop offers access to the river where you can find a rope swing and even a waterfall that you can enjoy. Take some time for birdwatching and you might be able to spot the small Gold Finches that frequent the area. Overall, this nature haven has so much to offer in such a small area. Distance: The main loop is one mile with many smaller trails to explore. Pros: Beautiful views of the pond and the Portneuf River, plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the scenery, great place for fishing and birdwatching. Cons: Popular after 5 p.m. and the narrow paths can become crowded. Rock Climbing with ISU’s Outdoor Adventure Center Overview: ISU’s Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) is an incredible resource to get outside and participate in exciting activities. One recurring and popular activity is their weekly rock climbing at Ross Park. The OAC sets top ropes and provides all the gear needed to climb. This is held every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. When it is hot in the summer, climbing is on the eastern “shady side”, near Lilac Park and when it is

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cooler they climb the western wall on the southern end of Ross Park. It is always a good idea to call OAC for that day’s location and directions to the climbing spots. This activity is free to ISU students and open to the public! Members of the community can purchase a climbing season pass for $20 and a day pass for $2. Difficulty: Climbs range from 5.6 all the way to 5.12C ratings, so there are routes for every level. Beginners are welcomed but encouraged to bring a climbing friend who has experience.

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Portneuf Wellness Complex Overview: Welcome to the most versatile recreation complex around. The Portneuf Wellness Complex provides the community with a wide variety of recreational activities. There are 2 miles of paved paths to run, walk or ride. A 6.5-acre lake offers many activities with beaches for swimming and docks to fish from. There are four sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts and seven multi-use fields with plenty of grass to enjoy. Even more impressive is the mountain bike park and pump track at the northern end of the complex. The outdoor amphitheater is frequently used for concerts and other events so be sure to check the calendar at bannockcountyeventcenter.us. The Portneuf Wellness Complex has an activity for everyone. Ideas: Rent a stand-up paddleboard from the OAC for $25 and paddle around the lake. Gather a group of friends to play spike ball in the grass fields. Take a stroll on the paved path in the evening and catch a glorious Idaho sunset.

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How to Not Be Broke in College Joanna Orban Copy Editor One of the hardest things in college (besides learning how to cook) is learning how to manage money successfully. Between student loans and living paycheck to paycheck, it can be difficult to know how to manage money. If you’re like me, your high school probably didn’t teach you anything about budgeting or personal finance and you’ve been left to figure it out on your own as the bills pile up and the university is making you pay extra for online classes. I definitely don’t know everything about money, but here are five tips that have helped me along the way. Create a Budget This may seem hard, but I promise once you sit down and scroll through your bank statement and realize how much money you spent on Starbucks, you will want to create a budget. I know it may seem hard, but creating a budget is one of the easiest things you can do to get a handle on your finances. First, think of your monthly expenses. This can be everything

from student loan payments to your phone bill or rent. Those should be taken out of your paycheck first. After that, you should set aside money for groceries. I prefer to go grocery shopping weekly and set a budget for each week. If you’re the type of person who goes bi-weekly, make sure you set aside enough money in advance. Now, let’s talk about cars, don’t forget to subtract gas money from your weekly budget. If you, like me, find that your car is guzzling gas faster than you can sip your pumpkin spice latte, try some other options. Pocatello has a public transportation system. Or, maybe you could try carpooling with a friend? Some other important things to keep in mind when you are creating your budget include just-in-case money. What if your car needs fixing? Or you have to make an emergency trip home? Have some money on hand just in case. Also, in case the world ends and we don’t have access to our bank accounts, paper money might come in handy. Finally, set aside your fun money. For me, this money is what I use if I want a new book to read or if I go and do something fun with friends.

Here’s how I’m trying to break down my budget: 20% - Savings 10% - Fun money 60% - Monthly expenses 10% - Just in case Manage your Subscription Services This is a big one. As I sit writing this article, I currently pay for Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu and Spotify Premium. I mean sure, Hulu and Spotify Premium are a package deal, but still, I really don’t need all of those. Keep in mind what works for you. If you absolutely cannot live without Netflix, do what I do and split the cost with a friend. My family and I also share an Amazon Prime account, which is a necessity in a town like Pocatello, with such limited shopping options. In the meantime, give your budget a break and do without one of the many, many subscription services sucking the life out of your checking account. I suggest doing this on a month-to-month basis and trying out which ones work for you and which ones you don’t need. Don’t forget to take it out of your budget!

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Don’t Eat Out Don’t kill me. Take a deep breath, and you’ll realize I’m right. Eating out costs so much money. Too much money. Let’s say you eat out every day for dinner and your dinner costs at least $10 a day. Before you know it, you’ve spent seventy dollars that very easily could have been spent on gas or bills. I know this is hard, especially if you don’t know how to cook, but cooking is much nicer on your newly formed budget than eating out. When you’re starting to cook remember the staples: protein, carbs, fruits and vegetables. Keep this in mind after you burn your dinner for the second time: it’s still cheaper than eating out. I’m not saying that you can never eat out again, but try and limit how often you do and try to stay within your budget! Eating out can also include the daily coffee

you get at Einstein’s as you frantically try and login to your Zoom class on time. I mean, do you need that bagel? No, no you don’t. Choose the Cheaper Option Visit the dollar store. Seriously. They have cheap, nonperishable snacks, holiday decorations and hygiene products. Honestly, you can save so much money by just choosing the cheaper options. You really don’t need those Target decorations when you can make your own or find something equally cute at the dollar store? Do you really need that HydroFlask, when other water bottles work just as well? These are the types of questions that will save you some money and save your wallet some tears. You’re in college, the cheaper option (at least for now) is the better option. You don’t have to sacrifice

everything though. I cannot live without a certain type of shampoo and conditioner (other people with naturally curly hair will understand) and so I take that out of my budget. The main lesson to learn here is to save money when you can, so you can buy the more expensive shampoo when you want to. Start Building up Your Savings Account When I went away to school, my parents advised me never to dip into the money in my savings account unless I absolutely had to. This was a hard lesson to learn, but ultimately it is nice to have that emergency money, in case something drastic does happen. When you sit down to work out your monthly budget, don’t forget to place a certain amount of money in your savings account. I usu-

ally work by percentages, but do whatever works best for you. You’ll thank yourself when you graduate. Finally, it’s important to remember this. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you splurge now and again. I guarantee no one is perfect at keeping a budget, I’m certainly not. But hey, if you need any inspiration for why you should try and be better with your money, just watch “Confessions of a Shopaholic”. You definitely don’t want a Derek Smeath chasing you around.

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