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President Scott Green announces retirement

Green has held office for the last eight years Paige Wilton ARGONAUT

After serving as the University of Idaho president for eight years, President Scott Green announced his retirement in June 2027 on Wednesday at the 2026 State of the University address. His journey with the university began as a student, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in

accounting in 1984. After graduating from UI, Green went on to receive a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 1989. He had a career in global finance, operations and administration, before his endeavors ultimately led him back to Moscow. In July 2019, he became president of UI. In an email sent out to students and faculty, Green noted his gratitude for the work he’s been able to do over his presidency. “As a loyal alumnus of the University of Idaho, I am grateful to have served

this institution in a way I never could have imagined when I first arrived on campus as a student,” Green said. He has held the position for eight years; the longest since President Richard Gibb, who was in office from 1977-1989 while Green was a student. In a conversation with Executive Director of Communications and Co-Chief Marketing Officer Jodi Walker, she said Green has “been able to stabilize a lot of things at the university in that time.” Green’s involvement with the university goes be-

yond the presidential role. He has also served on the U of I Alumni Association’s national Board of Directors, the College of Business and Economics Advisory Board and on the U of I Foundation Board, along with being a Vandal Scholarship Fund supporter. To conclude the email sent to students and staff, Green wrote, “Thank you for your partnership, your friendship and your belief in the University of Idaho. I look forward to making the most of the year ahead.” Green will transition to retirement in June 2027.

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Perimeter Drive road closures affect local routes Construction to repair bridge following floods Sam Walsh ARGONAUT Campus entrances at Perimeter Drive and State Highway 8 have been closed to all traffic while construction starts to replace the bridge. The closure is expected to last until May 2027. The bridge has been due for replacement to address high water events, along with the recent flooding

which highlighted the issues in the structure and surrounding creek. As stated in an email from Brian Foisey, vice president for the Division of Finance and Administration, replacing the bridge is necessary to protect the safety of everybody who uses this route. Despite the inconvenient timing at the start of the Fall 2026 semester, completing the work now is critical, as seasonal weather and rising creek flows later in the year could significantly increase construction risk and threaten the project.

SMART Transit routes will be adjusted, with detours directing traffic to Stadium Drive and Line Street. Nez Perce Drive has been reopened as the semester begins. This reopening will help to ease traffic impacts as the bridge project is now underway. Parking along Perimeter Drive across Guy Wicks Field will remain available during this project. However, Paradise Path will be closed along the bridge and rerouted to the north side of State Highway 8.

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Detour signs are posted at all campus construction sites

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Dustin Lynch brought a night of country hits to the Welcome Back Concert. See more on page 8

Further student visa restrictions to take place

Study limits and fixed stay length to be impacted David Galindo ARGONAUT

The United States Department of Homeland Security plans to place restrictions upon the flexibility of student visas, which would further complicate international student enrollment at the University of Idaho. The further review of student visas and their powers reflect the Trump administration’s imigration

policies. At UI, despite a consistently increasing student body, has seen decreasing international enrollment since the start of the second Trump administration. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 15, new academic student “F” visas will face limitations on how long an international student may stay; this is more limited than the previous rule of “duration of status.” Duration of status is a feature of student visas which allow students to remain in the US for an unspecified period as long

as they continued to pursue “a full course of study at an educational institution.” The elimination of this rule will be replaced with fixed terms, in which a visa is valid for the expected time a student should be studying their program, and last no longer than four years. For those who do not complete their program before their visa expires, they must file for an extension of stay. Further changes include tightening on where and what an international student may study. For example, a student may not

change their major if it is their first year of study, or if they are being educated at a graduate level or higher. A student must be granted an exception “for extenuating circumstances” before they may commit to a change listed above. The period an international student is given to depart from the US after the completion of their program has also been cut in half, from 60 days to just 30. According to the Boston Globe, an 81-page complaint was filed in the District Court of the District of Massachusetts

challenging the changes to visa policy by a group of plaintiffs comprising organizations such as NAICU, an association of private colleges (including Boston area-based MIT), NASFA, an association of professionals in international education, and unions. They are seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent the changes from taking effect. A statement from a DHS spokesperson labelled the lawsuit as “performative outrage.” In an interview with the Argonaut, the Director of the International Programs

Office, Dana Brolley stated how the changes would affect the students that IPO supports and provides services to. “The regulation changes that are scheduled to go into effect are broader and do add a lot of pressure to the student, because there’s more restrictions … they have to ask the government to be allowed to commit to changes to their academics … If there’s a delay or you can’t get into a certain course, then it certainly adds a lot of pressure,” said Brolley.

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Kohberger requests a new Changes to Medicaid eligibility impacts students judge for June 2027 Seeking postconviction relief after guilty plea Josie Adjanohoun ARGONAUT

A 22-page motion with intent of disqualifying judge Steven Hippler from Bryan Kohberger’s June 17, 2027, evidentiary hearing will be heard by the court on Oct. 15. According to Kohberger’s attorneys, the motion to disqualify Hippler argues that the comments made during Kohberger’s trial show bias, and well

as question Hippler’s ability to stay impartial for the upcoming proceedings. According to an article from the Idaho Statesman, the motion presented by Kohberger’s attorneys stated that Kohberger is seeking an “unquestionably neutral forum” to review his petition for post-conviction relief, and that the statements made by Hippler were, “forward looking judgments about his credibility. And credibility may now be at the center of this hearing.” In response to the initial hearing,

according to Hippler, the investigation, “already appeared to be professionally adequate.” Kohberger pleaded guilty in July 2025, to killing four University of Idaho students on Nov. 13, 2022, he was sentenced to four consecutive terms of life in prison without parole. In July 2026, Kohberger filed a petition for postconviction relief to withdraw his guilty plea after confessing to the homicides. This reopens the potential for the death penalty, due to the removal of the plea deal.

Idaho requires 80 hours of activites Emily Morales ARGONAUT

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be requiring all recipients of Medicaid to report 80 hours of qualifying activities a month or are earning at least $580 a month in order to qualify. Qualifying activities include school, volunteering and work. These changes come after the adoption of the Big Beautiful Bill, which was passed in 2025.

According to the Idaho Capital Sun, the Idaho Legislature and Governor Brad Little approved the new work requirements through House Bill 913. Medicaid is a state based healthcare provider, which is why the funding is being impacted. Individuals applying after Jan. 1, 2027, will need to have proof they have earned at least $580 or performed 80 hours of qualified activities for three months prior to application date. “I wasn’t fully sure how the 80 hour requirement would work when it comes to college enrollment but from what

I’ve seen it’ll only require half time enrollment which doesn’t seem too bad,” said sophomore David Espinoza, a fire ecology major in an Argonaut interview. If an individual is an existing recipient of Medicaid, IDHW will be checking to see if you meet new requirements based on information they already obtain.

Hiroshima University mega-exchange students visit campus for several days Interview with CLASS Dean on program Kevan Mitchell ARGONAUT

A group of students from Hiroshima University arrived in Moscow on Tuesday, Sept 1, as a part of the Mega-Exchange program that began in May of 2026. A group of University of Idaho students visited Hiroshima in the spring 2026 semester, promoting cooperation between the two countries through student exchanges. This program is funded by the USJapan Council with the purpose to teach Japanese students about American peace and sustainability. After arriving in Moscow, the Hiroshima

students and faculty (33 in total) traveled to the McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) to learn about sustainability. The students stopped at the site of the former Kooskia Japanese internment camp and learned about World War Two from the American perspective, as well as what happened to JapaneseAmericans during this time. In an Argonaut interview, the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences Dean Sean Quinlan stated that it is important to learn about how war “shapes the present and future” and how we can use this to “build a better future.” In the coming days, the Hiroshima students will be helping to construct a second torii gate at the UI pollinator garden with help from Dr. David Roon as their last project. The last group of

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A building on a cloudy day at Hiroshima University

Hiroshima students to visit constructed the first torii gate, and they are meant to symbolize the history and relationship between Hiroshima University and UI. These gates will remain in the pollinator garden for as long as they stand.

Quinlan also shared what this program means for the two countries, saying that the US and Japan rebuilding their relationship so soon “gives us hope about the future.” The history between Hiroshima University and UI

goes back to 1951, when UI responded to Hiroshima’s call for cooperation. In 2011, Hiroshima University sent UI building rafters from the atomic bombing of the city, which are currently held in the Asian Special Collections.

In 2022, Keiko Ogura, a Hiroshima bombing survivor, came to UI to give a speech. Hundreds of people attended this event, one of the biggest in UI history.

UI plans for three new facilites on campus Plans for engineering and science, cybersecurity, and military science facilities Emily Morales ARGONAUT

The Idaho State Board of Education approved three new faculties for fiscal year 2028,

on Thursday, Aug 13. These new facilities include a “Top Secret” research facility for the College of Engineering, a four-story building for engineering and science, and a joint military science and veterans’ assistance facility. Though there is an approval by the state, there isn’t an official building plan from the university. The “Top-Secret” building will be a 3,360 square foot facility to help “advance

cybersecurity and critical infrastructure research,” according to UI. It will be built to meet federal security requirements so that students can work on projects that require a high level of security, which current UI facilities are not able to fulfil. UI is asking the state for $5.6 million in state funds for the $8.3 million project. The four-story 100,000 square foot building for engineering and science will

be a $115 million project that will offer assorted laboratories and specialized equipment. According to the State of Idaho Permanent Building Fund Capital Budget Request, submitted in 2025, the project will “expand undergraduate capacity while promoting robust, multi-disciplinary research programs across the Colleges of Engineering and Science in areas most critical to Idaho.” The third building

proposed is a new joint military science and veterans’ assistance facility where all military programs like the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) and Veterans Assistance Center can be housed in one location instead of scattered around campus. According to an article by The Spokesman Review, UI is considering if the 68-year-old vacant Targhee Hall can be repurposed to house the joint military science building.

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Vandal Village apartments open for residents Construction completes by end of month Paige Wilton ARGONAUT The Vandal Village living complex–part of the university’s housing initiative–has welcomed its first group of residents but remains partially under construction. A project that has been in the works for years, in total it will provide 91 family units, 72 beds for

graduate students and 142 beds for undergraduate students when completed. After tearing down the former apartment units, ground was first broken in spring 2025. Initially, all of the housing units were set to open on Aug. 1, but due to minor setbacks, parts of the Vandal Village have yet to be completed. According to Director of Housing and Residence Life Corey Ray, the setbacks occurred due to the everchanging nature of technology, construction and the economy. While all of the

undergrad and graduate housing units are finished, what remains under construction are four of the eight family townhouse complexes as well as “The Lodge,” which will be the residential common space meant for recreational activities and amenities. Ray and Nicolas Cress, Assistant Director of Marketing and Student Outreach, said that the complex should be finalized by the end of the month. Vandal Village, the initial idea of President Scott Green, is something that “impacts not just housing,

but the larger campus as a whole,” said Ray. In an effort to give students more on-campus housing opportunities, Ray and Cress noted part of the appeal of undertaking this housing project was to provide more space for graduate students in particular, given the university’s newly appointed R1 status. “As we get a more robust graduate student population who want to live on campus, this will be an option for them,” Ray said. Alongside the renovated housing, Vandal Village

will also feature a common space called “The Lodge.” It’s meant to be the center of the community, offering spaces to study, play games, vending machines and even to host events at. “This is him supporting the students,” Ray said in connection with Green’s vision for a fresh living community coming to life. Each unit comes with several amenities, including an in-apartment washer and dryer, wireless internet, fully furnished living spaces, a full-sized kitchen with dishwasher and air conditioning.

With regard to pricing, Ray said the monthly rent rates were set based on the suggestion and market research done by university’s contractors. For graduate and undergrad students, a studio apartment is $1,339 a month, a one-bedroom arartment is 1,432, and one room in a two-bedroom apartment is $1,154. Family housing costs 1,275 per month for a one-bedroom flat, respectively. Ray said they decided to charge per bed, so students won’t be finacially liable for move outs.

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Graduate and undergraduate housing units that sit across from “The Lodge” at Vandal Village

ASUI Pres and VP’s goals for 26-27 Lance Butikofer and Alma Azocar Agurto discuss plans for ASUI and goals for their administration Josie Adjanohoun ARGONAUT After their election last semester, Lance Butikofer and Alma Azocar Argurto plan to enhance student opportunities, support and voice in their presidential and vice-presidential roles in the Associated Students of the University of Idaho. Butikofer is the sitting ASUI president, who is a finance and economics major and served in ASUI in many different capacities, including as the director of Finance in the fall 2025 semester. As ASUI President, Butikofer oversees a cabinet of directors, each with a specialized community or program they represent. He also handles the executive functions of ASUI. In an Argonaut interview, Butikofer said, “My role is more grassroots level work, and local. Working with student clubs and faculty across the university to make more institutional and structural change.” Azocar Argurto is an international studies and political science major, who served last year in ASUI as the director of legislative affairs. She also has experience in the Idaho State Congress and has previously served as a page. When describing her position, Azocar Argurto said, “I am one of your two main connectors between what you think, and what we vocalize to the school and administration.” As ASUI Vice President, Azocar Argurto oversees the legislative side of ASUI, including running ASUI senate, and working closely on external relations between UI and local or state government leaders. During their election, Butikofer and Azocar Argurto campaigned on

increasing student support, voice, and opportunity on campus. To work towards more support for student clubs and organizations, Butikofer stated that over the summer he worked to finalize last year’s club funding process. ASUI is now tracking all club funding internally; this includes a two-step system that double verifies funding, so it can be allocated and reimbursed faster than last year. Club funding forms will open on Friday, Sept. 4 and can be found on the ASUI Instagram page, as well as an email that will be sent to all student clubs and organizations that are registered in the Engage program. This new club funding allocation also introduces a five-criterion basis, focusing on high student impact projects. These metrics include the number of students impacted, impact of spending on a single student, localized spending and social campus contribution, a way to measure if the funding is impacting a specific under-represented group on campus. “It’s a broad umbrella for us to be able to capture how socially responsible our spending is, we always have senate discretion as the final say,” said Butikofer. Butikofer and Azocar Agurto also want to improve access to resources in ASUI and the campus community, through “institutional structure.” The third point of their campaign, opportunity, is being applied through improving access to experiential learning. “We get to sit down with Dr. Kahler, Vice Provost of Strategic Enrollment Management, and several other faculty or deans from colleges. Then we look at experiential learning at

our institution right now, and how we can work to promote it. As an institution we want to be on the forefront of making sure our students have the best experiences at their hands,” said Butikofer. “Its kind of heartwarming to see that while we wanted more involvement, we received more involvement over the summer, and in just one week we are already seeing those changes,” said Azocar Agurto. In improving student voice, both Butikofer and Azocar Agurto stated that they have been on campus talking to orientation groups and talking to them about resources that already exist on campus. “It may seem more performative to just speak to a crowd, but it is at those spaces where you plant the seed and really see where that effort is going. Hopefully as the year continues, we are committed to making sure that students know about it in a more structural manner,” said Azocar Argurto. When asked about where they would like ASUI to be by the end of their term, “I want an impact that exceeds the time capacity that we are in the role. I hope to see all the clubs and student organizations host a variety of different projects, I hope to internally inspire the next set of ASUI members, and inspire people to continue fighting for students,” said Butikofer. “The difference between Lance and I in this situation, is that I have two years left. After this year, I am still going to be a student, so I’m going to witness a lot of the effects of the decisions that we make, and that’s beautiful,” said Azocar Agurto. ASUI Senate meets this semester at 7 p.m. in the Crest room on the 4th floor of the ISUB. Meetings are open to the public.

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ASUI Vice President Alma Azocar Agurto runs first meeting of the year

Idaho among final states to become nuclear waste storage facility Thousands of jobs & economic boosts may persuade the state into housing a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Center Sam Walsh ARGONAUT The U.S. Department of Energy is considering five states, including Idaho for nuclear campuses that could receive used nuclear fuel from around the country. The proposed facility would be located in eastern Idaho and could bring billions in investment and thousands of jobs, along with a role in managing America’s nuclear waste. When asked by Idaho News 6 about the quantity of nuclear waste that would be stored, Leigh Ford Executive Director of Snake River Alliance, a nuclear watchdog group said, “We’re talking about 33 thousand tons … Worst case scenario … we have a whole bunch of nuclear waste forever and our kids are going to have to figure out what to do with it.” To attract more interest, the DOE changed from requiring a host community

for one of these centers, to framing them as economic incentives that may pull in investments and jobs. The state of Idaho reached a settlement in 1995 on limiting spent nuclear fuel from coming into the state known as the ‘Batt Agreement.’ In an interview from the Idaho Capital Sun, Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke said, “Naturally the agreement has got to be modified to acknowledge what the world looks like in 2026, particularly with Idaho National Laboratory being one of the leaders in nuclear testing and innovation … This is a good opportunity for Idaho, but none of this will shortcut the safety of Idaho’s environment, including our aquifer.” Steps to store nuclear include first keeping it underwater for 5 to 10 years to cool it down and block radiation, with permanent disposal of waste requiring the burial

of waste inside stable rock formations, with engineers using further protections like copper canisters and clay, according to the Nuclear Energy Institute. Idaho Governor Brad Little told Idaho News 6 in an article that, “We are not going to put any spent fuel or whatever it is over the Idaho aquifer. They know that.” However, in the same article, Ford stated that, “I don’t know how it wouldn’t affect the aquifer.” Governor Little clarified that no plan is set in stone despite Idaho’s status as a “finalist.” “All we’ve signed so far is an agreement to talk,” Little told Idaho News 6. Nuclear energy is referred to as clean energy because it doesn’t produce greenhouse gases in its energy production, but The World Nuclear Association says that used nuclear fuel can remain radioactive and deadly for thousands of years.

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US begins to ban several product types from Canada amidst a growing trade war

Alcohol and dairy products first to go Rob Gillies and Paul Wiseman ASSOCIATED PRESS

The United States is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages, the White House said Tuesday, as part of a trade war that shows little sign of cooling off. The ban will take effect Sept. 29 and comes after retaliatory tariffs promised by Canada kicked in earlier Tuesday on $20 billion in U.S. imports. Canada had responded to tariff moves by U.S. President Donald Trump after trade talks between the countries broke down last

month. Trump also moved to shut Canadian products out of large, long-term U.S. government contracts and directed the U.S. General Services Administration to declare Canadian products ineligible for those contracts until Canada allows “full and fair reciprocity″ for American products. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s strategy was about becoming more independent and vowed to speed those efforts. “It’s about ensuring that no country can hold us hostage. And that we can live how we want to live,” he said. The rupture has upended one of the world’s closest relationships. On Aug. 22, the U.S.

imposed 50% tariffs on about 5% of Canadian imports, charging that Canada had unfairly treated the American dairy, alcoholic beverage and auto industries. The U.S. and Canada have long sparred over trade, particularly Canada’s protected dairy market and its subsidies for producers of softwood lumber. But they remained friends and staunch allies. Some Canadian provinces have banned the sale of U.S. alcoholic products—a move that prompted the retaliatory U.S. ban on Tuesday on various Canadian wines and spirits. Also subject to the ban are some motorcycles and mopeds, dairy products, including whey, and various types of molasses.

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A diesel fuel tank is seen at Dave Legvold’s corn and soybean farm in Northfield, Minn.

Anonymous donor gives record donation US destroys five more to American aid group Donation will Iranian oil tankers support those in need globally

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A motorboat travels past commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.

Prompted by missle attacks on Navy warship Konstantin Toropin ASSOCIATED PRESS

The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and Tehran hit back at American targets in Jordan, the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched the sides back toward open hostilities in a more than 6-month-old war. Following the American strikes, Iran launched missiles toward U.S. targets in Jordan, Iranian staterun media said. Jordan’s military said its air defense systems intercepted 18 ballistic missiles launched toward its territory and two others fell in places where no one lives. It said it has no reports of casualties. Jordan is a staunch U.S. ally that hosts American forces, making the kingdom’s military bases a target of repeat Iranian strikes. U.S. Central Command said it had no information to offer. The latest strikes are part of a dual economic and military approach by

President Donald Trump as he struggles to bring an end to the war. The Trump administration on Tuesday also imposed sanctions on additional elements of Iran’s aviation industry, targeting more than two dozen commercial and private airlines as well as foreign cargo service providers, in its new push to isolate Tehran from its remaining trading partners. Both the U.S. and Iran are seeking to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz, where about one-fifth of the world’s oil passed before the war began. Rising energy prices are posing problems for Trump and his Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. A barrel of international standard Brent crude briefly climbed as high as $99.46 on Tuesday. The U.S. forces also destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards tried to attack a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer with ballistic missiles, warning that it would, “if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.” Iran later said it planned to announce a new “exclusion zone” near the Strait of Hormuz

aimed at vessels intending to transit. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will not allow Iran’s attacks to go unanswered. “Iran continues to try to hit U.S. naval ships. And for every time they do that or try to do that, they’re going to lose tankers. And I think you’ll see that again today,” Rubio told reporters Tuesday when asked about the latest attacks in Iran while on a trip to Colombia. U.S. Central Command said the military struck the tankers on Tuesday after the Revolutionary Guards targeted a Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over the past two days. “The U.S. warship successfully evaded the attempted Iranian attacks and continued to patrol regional waters. No American personnel were harmed,” it said in a statement. A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has squeezed the country’s economy by limiting its oil exports, while the American military has been helping a limited number of ships transit on a route through the Strait of Hormuz off Oman.

A major American aid group is promising to deliver more medicines in high-need areas around the world after receiving its largest ever donation. Americares, a nonprofit that supports thousands of health centers globally, announced a $50 million gift Wednesday from an unidentified Connecticut family. The contribution represents an unusual expansion at a time when the United States’ sudden aid cuts have hamstrung programs ranging from maternal and child health

to HIV treatment and prevention. “They definitely understood the moment and wanted to do more to respond to that,” Christine Squires, the president and CEO of Americares, said of the donor. Half of the new gift will power its goal to help 100 million people access quality healthcare by 2030 “in a time when that need is increasing,” according to Squires. That work involves providing additional medical supplies to their network of more than 4,000 health centers. They will focus especially on countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Latin America that lack funding and awareness. Americares also plans to

increase support for U.S. health centers in states where they expect to see more residents without health insurance. The other half will go toward Americares’ endowment, Squires said. She hopes the news of its record donation will inspire others. Investments of that size show “there are people who trust,” she said, in both Americares and the humanitarian sector overall. “It’s not only up to individuals,” she said. “However, individuals who have the means, who have the passion and can invest like this, will help to bring others along. So, I’m excited and hopeful that this will spark more giving across the board.”

Grand Canyon water supply to be restored

John Lochert | Associated Press

Bright Angel Canyon, the scene of flash floods, center right, merges with the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz.

Flash floods didn’t damage upgraded waterline James Pollard ASSOCIATED PRESS

National Park Service officials expect to restore a reliable water supply in the Grand Canyon in weeks as the deadly flash flood didn’t damage most of a nearcomplete pipeline project, they said Tuesday. Officials said that they were just over a month away from completing a major upgrade to the sole 12.5-mile-long

(20-kilometer) Transcanyon Waterline, which supplied water for millions of visitors to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim and about 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village. Construction of a temporary water intake that matches the park’s pre-flood pumping capacity will start this week. Park officials encourage residents and tourists to continue conserving water as they work on a more than $200 million repair and upgrade project. Before the floods, officials said the project

would ensure the park can meet its water supply needs for the next 50 years or more. “The damage to this old pipe is no longer relevant to our new solution,” Dave Black, deputy incident commander at the National Park Service’s Western Incident Management Team, said. “Every gallon we conserve gives our crews more time to complete the work in the canyon.” The flash flood on Aug. 29 caused two deaths, left one person missing and caused about 80 rescues.

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UI concert offers modern country music The welcome back concert was complete with bold graphics, smoke and genre-bending noise Cal Torres ARGONAUT

Western-clad crowds gathered from Moscow, Pullman and surrounding areas to attend the Welcome Back concert held at the University of Idaho’s ICCU Arena on Friday, Aug. 28. The concert featured Dustin Lynch and Adrien Nunez, who were accompanied by the country/dance music act “Country Night.” The performers offered a significant stray from traditional country music that they have all, in their own ways, become known for. Despite this, much of their appeal was their country personas. “We brought in a lot of non-country acts… Last semester, we did a bunch of smaller EDM concerts to kind of just see what the taste was. In the meantime, we were doing polls with students,” said John Kosh, the director of business development marketing and communications at UI. “And though they did want a wide range of things, pop, rock and country always came to the top of the list.” “We had some wiggle room there… [to] kind of push the genre,” Kosh continued. “Dustin Lynch is pushing the genre himself with his dance music set at the end. [We thought] this would be kind of a fun thing to try, so we said, ‘Yeah, let’s do it.’” Country Night performed first, taking the stage at about 6:30 and briefly playing Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” as a tribute to the late country musician before segueing into mixes of country and dance music. Aside from children dancing in the bleachers, the audience–many of which had bought tickets particularly to

see Lynch–took some time to warm up to the act. By the end of their performance, during which they’d distributed snacks and milk, the audience was sufficiently warmed up; after an interlude, Nunez took the stage, causing the audience to throng towards the front for the rest of their evening. Nunez has been an interesting case in the country music world, notable for his background outside of music and, particularly, for his sudden pivot to country music. This was Jaelynn Durels | Argonaut touched upon in Dustin Lynch sings to a crowd of UI students at the annual Welcome Back Concert held for students and the community UI’s promotions for him, “I love you, Adrien,” to which the audience to sing alternating displayed to complement various which described him as a Nunez immediately responded, verses of his hit song “Thinking songs. “rising country artist and former “I love you, too. That was emo‘Bout You” (featuring MacKenAfter Lynch’s initial percollege athlete-turned-social tional, and you meant it.” zie Porter). formance was over, an “aftermedia sensation.” Lynch’s performance was During his performance, he party” was thrown at the arena, While performing, Nunez was vastly different from that of even donned a jersey he’d gotten beginning with a showing of the very down to earth, quick in his from the UI basketball team; he University of Idaho’s then-onobservations and responses to the Nunez. When he took to the stage, he sped through a few also hugged and got the audience going football game against Cal audience. Primarily, he reached songs before beginning to chat to sing “Happy Birthday” to a Poly. Upon the conclusion of the out to the students clustered with the audience. woman that had gotten onstage game, audience members ceased around the stage for connection “I think [Lynch’s perforwith a sign asking for a hug for watching and either left or took by talking about his experience her 39th birthday and took selfies to the floor to start dancing. with love and jaded relationships mance] was awesome,” said with various audience members’ In a genre with a strong between songs. The most notable Stetson Hook, a Moscow local that went with a friend to see phones. culture and musical tradition, thing about Nunez’s perforthe show. “It was very engaging. Lynch’s initial performance, eventgoers were pleased with mance, however, was how diswhile of a more standard country both the freshness and faithtinctly it crossed genres. Many of There are other concerts I’ve been to where there’s very clear variety than that of Nunez or fulness of the Welcome Back his songs opened with booming, breaks between songs and it gets Country Night, was modernconcert and its performers. grandiose chords more reminisa little boring. This one was – ized particularly by the graphics “I feel like [Lynch’s music] is cent of rock than the pluckedyou didn’t really know where employed in the background. just familiar,” said Kailee Scott, out, light styles of country and it’d stop or finish.” Using a screen on stage, images a resident of Lewiston and longcountry-adjacent music. Once he’d gotten through the of Americana – neon signs, time fan that had driven up to see The audience responded to first few songs, Lynch began to maps of different parts of the Lynch. “[Country music] feels this deviation with ample cheeraddress the Vandals much more, United States, and videos of home-y and familiar. It’s hard to ing. getting the men and women in cars, camping and roads – were describe it.” One eventgoer screamed out,

Theatre line-up for the 2026-27 season

A broad range of genres and topics are hitting the stage this year, from comedy to dystopia there’s so much to see

Sept. 12-13 | The Forge Theatre One singular character and their reasons for living life. Audiences can expect a character that will pull at their heartstrings and leave them feeling that life is indeed full of brilliant things. “1984” | Oct. 8-18 | The Forge Theatre Selah Mathis The story that defined the dysARGONAUT topian genre is brought to the stage and will leave audiences with great appreciation for their privacy, their relationships and the very language that they speak. “Urinetown” | Nov. 5-15 | The Hartung Theatre An offputting name, maybe, but this musical satire is a critique of monopolies and was initially inspired by the playwright’s own actual experience with “pay per use” toilets while Reagan Jones | Argonaut UI’s Theater Department’s Comedy of Errors, performed in Spring of 2026, showcased a hilarious play performed by students travelling in The University of Idaho’s theater department is back with a magnificent line-up of theatrical performances planned for this school year. With six shows for the season, it promises to be a scintillating run of performances. Some are only open for a weekend, so grab your tickets early at uitickets.

com or live dangerously and show up at the last minute to purchase tickets at the door. The shows cover a broad spectrum of topics and styles, including comedic pieces, a classic dystopian story rewritten for the stage, contemporary pieces and more. “Every Brilliant Thing” |

Europe. “Meet Me at Dawn” | Dec. 3-6 | The Pocket Playhouse This show is unique in the era of retellings of Orpheus and Eurydice, as two survivors of a shipwreck strive to get home and learn about what has happened to them. “A Year with Frog and Toad” | Feb. 25 - March 7 | The Forge Theatre A childhood classic shaped into a theatrical piece, “A Year with Frog and Toad” promises charm, beauty and that classic calming feeling of the old “I Can Read!” books, while appealing to their now grown-up audience. “Sense and Sensibility” | April 29 - May 9 | The Hartung Theatre The Jane Austen classic of sisterhood, romance, heedlessness and patience; now brought to UI’s stage, to make us laugh and think about our own reactions to societal pressure and what the people around us think. The theatre is a marvelous way to portray stories from different walks of life and help us to walk in one another’s shoes. Experience the ancient tradition of theatre as an audience member and enjoy the season. To the actors, break a leg! For more information on UI’s theater department and showtimes you can visit their website.

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Kenworthy celebrates 100 years with musical The historical downtown theater marked its centennial Monday by bringing a filmed Broadway musical to the Palouse AJ Pearman ARGONAUT The Kenworthy Preforming Arts Centre celebrated a century of bringing entertainment to Moscow Monday night with a screening of “Hadestown: The Musical.” The Historical downtown theater hosted the filmed Broadway production at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 as the Kenworthy continued its celebration of 100 years in the Moscow community. The centennial milestone added significance to an evening centered around a modern Broadway production. For generations, the Kenworthy has served as a gathering place for Moscow residents and has provided the community with access to movies, performances and other forms of entertainment. “Hadestown” written by Anais Mitchell, combined Greek Mythology with fold, blues and New Orleans-inspired jazz. The musical follows Orpheus, a young musician who travels to the underworld in an attempt to rescue Eurydice, his love. The story also explores the relationship between Hades and Persephone. The filmed production featured the original Broadway cast, including Reeve Carney at Orpheus, Eva Noblezada as Eurydice, Amber Gray as Persephone, Patrick Page as Hades and André De Shields as Hermes. For the University of Idaho students and other Moscow residents, Monday’s screening provided an opportunity to experience a Broadway production without leaving town. The Kenworthy’s 100-year history also served as a reminder of the theater’s place in the Moscow community. While the entertainment shown inside the theater has changed over the decades, the building has continued to provide a space where community members can gather and experience the arts. “Hadestown” originally opened on Broadway in 2019 and went on to win eight Tony Awards, including best musical. The original Broadway case recording also won the Grammy Award for best musical theater album. The screening offered a different experience from attending a live Broadway performance. Close-up camera shots allowed the audi-

ence to see the performers’ expressions and details of the production while still capturing the energy of the stage. For students living near campus, the event also provides an opportunity to take part in the Kenworthy’s centennial celebration and experience one of Broadway’s

acclaimed modern musicals in downtown Moscow. Although Hadestown was based on ancient mythology, its themes of love, loss, sacrifice and hope remained relevant to contemporary audiences. After 100 years of serving Moscow, the

Kenworthy continued to bring new stories and performances to the Palouse. Monday night’s screening of Hadestown became part of that history, combining the theater’s century-long connection to the community with a modern Broadway production.

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A flashing movie sign illuminating the showing of Hadestown: The Musical at The Kenworthy in downtown Moscow

Crumbs

A delicious and easy farmer’s market parfait Seasonal berries make a perfect parfait with homemade granola that is an easy end of summer snack for students

Bake for 25-30 minutes and let cool on the pan. Let the granola cool by itself, leaving it alone will help it form the clusters.

You can now break up the granola into clusters and store it in an airtight container for two weeks. Assemble the parfait any way you would

like. The granola is also delicious with peanut butter and bananas. Eat it on top of oatmeal or just with milk for a nutritious cereal!

Taylor Gartner ARGONAUT This recipe is a simple and nutritious way to prepare snacks and breakfasts during the busy week. My favorite part about the farmer’s market is all the fresh berries they have to offer. This granola is easy to make, stays fresh all week, and makes the perfect parfait. All you need is one bowl, a baking sheet and an oven to make you feel like you have a special homemade treat. Ingredients: ½ c. melted coconut oil (butter or vegetable oil also works) ⅓ c. maple syrup 2 ½ c. rolled oats 1 c. nuts (your preference, I like pecans and walnuts) 3 tsp. Cinnamon ¼ tsp. salt Get creative and personalize your granola to what you have! Optional add ins: ½ c. white chocolate chips ½ c. dried fruit ½ c. coconut flakes ¼ c. brown sugar for extra sweetness Directions: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients, making sure everything is thoroughly mixed. Put granola on parchment paper and press it down. The granola should be about ½ inch thick on the pan.

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A homeade parfait bowl topped with homeade gronola and fresh fruit from the Moscow farmer’s market that takes place every Saturday

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Horoscopes for the new semester New school year brings the star signs new changes and growth to make your year the best it can be Grace Boehland ARGONAUT

With the start of the new school year at the University of Idaho, the stars are aligned for the semester ahead. Each astrological sign has a way to prepare for the new school year. Aries (March 21 – April 19) They are known for their firey temperaments and tend to charge to reach their goals. They should create lists of goals, to channel their energy and ambitions to carry out everything they set for themselves. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) They are the most dedicated signs when in class. They have the latest fashionable clothes, school supplies and the newest technology. This makes them feel confident and comfortable, which translates into their schoolwork. To start this year right, go to the store to buy beautiful supplies to start strong. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) This is a sign for those who like to communicate; they need friends to talk to and share their curiosity. Meeting up with friends will be an opportunity to discuss classes, share advice and meet up at school with the information to start the year right. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) This sign is often the nurturing one, the keeper of

the home. They protect others but also need to be reassured of themselves. The best way for this zodiac to prepare is to set up a cozy space to study at home to feel motivated and secure. Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Leos don’t change, especially for the new school year. They love to be in the spotlight; they need to have the trendiest outfits to feel their most confident to start

the school year off right. Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) The best way to meet the expectations of this zodiac is to create a schedule in minute detail to avoid stress. Plan for each morning and evening of the coming day ahead. Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) This sign struggles if they do not find the right balance between school and work. To feel harmonious, they should choose

one or more extracurricular activities to not get themselves stuck in work. They should balance fun and studying to have the perfect balance this school year. Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) This zodiac is a strong and mysterious sign. This new school year gives them the chance to seek transformation and evolution. They should set deep personal goals for themselves to transform this year into the best personal growth. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) They have a ravenous thirst for adventure, but the new year can be the same with routine and daily tasks. To start the new year right, this sign should read about adventures to quench that thirst. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) This sign intellectualizes and doesn’t always get discouraged; when they set a goal, they achieve it. To succeed in the new school year, they must have clear goals and set up a plan to achieve them. Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) The new school year can sometimes be redundant. They are innovative, creative, and need to think outside the box, which is not always a possibility in class. They should enroll in courses or activities that encourage innovation and use their creative side. Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) The new school year can be overwhelming for them. The best way to go about that is for them to create a safe space for mediation or relaxation to manage the stress of the year.

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A horoscopes graphic showing all of the zodiac sign symbols

Submit your application or nomination to be an honorary

STUDENT COACH OF THE GAME at one of our Vandal home football games!

Each selected Student Coach of the Game will:

• Receive an all-access on-the-field game pass • Walk the sideline and watch the Vandals on field during the game • Be recognized with an announcement during the game • Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience with Vandal Athletics • Join the team for pre-game, half-time and post-game coach talks • Represent the student body as an ambassador of Vandal spirit Scan the QR code below and fill out and submit your application or nomination by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday the week of a home game. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of students and staff. Individuals selected will be notified by Thursday evening (or sooner) before the home game.

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GALLERY: Dustin Lynch and Adrien Nunez headline at annual welcome back concert Students and members of the community attended the concert Jaelynn Durells ARGONAUT

Friday, August 28, 2026, Dustin Lynch comes to the University of Idaho and performs at the Idaho Credit Card Union Arena. Students from the university as well as fellow Moscow residents attend the concert. To start the night off two DJs began spinning audience favorite country songs to mix some pop songs with country songs. As they were hyping up the crowd, one of the DJs brought a box of chicken strips and a gallon of milk to the concert. The DJs begin to finish up their set and to do it off with more hooting and hollering the DJ begins to throw chicken strips at the crowd feeding them their energy to keep on cowboy and cowgirling away. It went as far as a fan getting to the waterfall from the gallon of milk from the DJ feeding it to him. The DJ set the crowd up for Adrien Nunez, the opener for Dustin Lynch. He sang some of his original songs as well as a cover of one of Justin Bieber’s hit song, “Daisies”. Adrien leaves the crowd excited and on edge waiting for Dustin to take the stage. He performs some of his favorite old songs to favorites among all ages such as Cowboys and Angels and Starts Like Confetti. Overall, the concert was a huge success. From the opening set of chicken strip throwing and singing along to country favorites to coming together and listening to Dustin Lynch sing his songs as well as other favorite songs.

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Dustin Lynch plays his guitar and preforms to the the audience.

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Dustin Lynch points to the sky while singing.

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Adrien Nunez performs his new single working pieces

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Adrien Nunez sings to the crowd.

Jaelynn Durells | Argonaut

DJ feeds milk to a student in the pit, and the crowd goes wild

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Standout Vandal Spotlight

Paula Flores, breaking school records, while setting school standards

Flores Starting Off Senior Season Strong Max Moss ARGONAUT

Vandal women’s senior soccer goalkeeper Paula Flores has started off her final season as a Vandal strong, with three shutouts in the first six games of the season. With her latest shutout against South Dakota, she set the all-time program record for shutouts, picking up her 21st on her 21st birthday. She now sits tied for third in all of NCAA D1 women’s soccer in shutouts this season. Her performances have helped Idaho get off to a 4-1-1 start, providing the Vandals with a steady presence in goal as they look to build on the success of recent seasons. This trend is nothing new for Flores, who has served as Idaho’s last line of defense for the last three seasons. In her redshirt freshman season, she took over for Big Sky Goalkeeper of the Year, Kira Witte after a season in which Idaho won the conference, leaving very big shoes to fill. But ever since her first game, she has taken hold of her role and anchored a talented Idaho defensive unit. Her ability to make difficult saves is only one part of what has made her so valuable to the Vandals. Flores has also become an important voice for Idaho’s defense, using her position on the field to communicate with her teammates and help organize the team in front of her. Coach Jeremy Clevenger highlighted those qualities when describing what Flores brings to Idaho. “Paula is a fantastic addition to our goalkeeping unit,” Clevenger said.“Paula is an excellent shot-stopper. She is very athletic and covers the goal well. Paula is a good communicator and will help solve problems before they get to her.”

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Senior goalkeeper Paula Flores stands tall in between the pipes

Flores was born in Tijuana, Mexico and lived there until the sixth grade, when her family moved to San Diego. The family remained there until her sophomore year of high school, when they moved back to Tijuana, but Flores continued to go to school and play soccer in San Diego. She actually began her soccer career as a forward, but that changed during a game where she filled in for her team’s injured goalkeeper. She fell in love with the challenge and responsibility of the position, and never looked back. After deciding to pursue a collegiate soccer career, Flores focused on applying to schools close to home in the California area, but would eventually widen her scope. Idaho reached out first after her strong performance at a tournament, and she im-

mediately felt welcomed and appreciated. “From the start, it felt like a family right away,” Flores said. “I liked the campus, I liked the coaches, I liked the style of play, It just felt like home instantly.” Despite not seeing the field for her entire freshman season, Flores was dedicated to putting in the work on the practice field, regularly participating in extra sessions to grow her game. When her time came, the hard work had prepared her well, and she was able to step into the starting role seamlessly. With the Vandals off to a 4-1-1 start in her senior season, Flores and the rest of her teammates will look to put together another strong campaign, and avenge last season’s penalty shootout defeat in the semifinals of the Big Sky Conference tournament.

For a player who once stumbled into the goalkeeper position because her team needed someone to fill in, Flores has turned an unexpected opportunity into a record-setting career. Her journey from Tijuana and San Diego to Moscow, from forward to goalkeeper and from a freshman waiting for her chance to the most prolific shutout keeper in Idaho history, reflects the persistence that has defined her career. Now, in her final season, Flores has one more opportunity to add to that legacy and with the Vandals chasing a championship, there may be no better place for Idaho to have her than exactly where she has been all along, standing between her team and the goal.

Idaho hangs on for second straight shutout win Vandal soccer improves to 4-1-1 of the season Star Stephans ARGONAUT On Thursday, Sept. 3, the University of Idaho Women’s Soccer Team secured a hard-fought win against the University of South Dakota with a 1-0 win on South Dakota’s home turf. The Vandals’ one and only goal came at 33 minutes and 15 seconds, orchestrated by sophomore midfielder Alyssa Hamilton. Hamilton was subbed in for Tori Peters just after the 20-minute mark, and she made her presence known less than 15 minutes later. Hamilton’s goal ended up being the

true highlight of the game, landing UI its fourth win of the season and second shutout victory in a row. With this win, the Vandals have improved to a 4-1-1 on the season. As big a role as the offensive lineup played, the Vandals defense was the true backbone of the match. South Dakota made 15 shots throughout the game, but thanks to the defensive lineup, only two actually made their way to the net. Goaltender Paula Flores, starter and senior, deflected them both, earning herself her 20th career shutout. The perfect 21st birthday gift for the accomplished goalkeeper. For Flores, the record means more than just another statistic. This milestone represents years of hard work and consistency. Thursday’s performance showed exactly why she now owns the top spot in the Idaho

record book. The Vandals’ offense also showed plenty of life despite the low-scoring final. Idaho outshot South Dakota 17-15 and put four shots on goal. Junior forward Georgia Whitehead led the charge with six shots, while Hamilton recorded two, both of which were right on target. The final minutes were where Idaho’s defensive prowess really mattered. South Dakota continued to push for an equalizer, even as the clock wound down. With just 17 seconds remaining, a South Dakota attempt was blocked. Then, with only three seconds left, another shot sailed off target. Idaho had survived the night. Thursday’s victory was not flashy, but it didn’t need to be. Despite it still being early

in the season, only a handful of roadies deep, Idaho continues to prove that they’re an absolute threat both at home and on the road. For Idaho, Hamilton supplied the moment. Flores supplied the wall. And together, they gave the Vandals another road win to remember. The Vandals remained in South Dakota following Thursday’s victory for a matchup with South Dakota State on Sunday, but unfortunately that match was cancelled due to weather advisory. Even having lost the opportunity to end another roadie on a high note, the Vandals made a striking impact on the road and continue to be a monumental presence in the league.

Charlei Harwood | Courtesy of Idaho Athletics

UI goal keeper Paula Flores celebrates her twentieth shutout performance

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Vandals advance to 4-2 following stellar two-win performance at Denver Invitational Idaho shows resilience in Denver Invitational Sage Larson ARGONAUT This weekend, the University of Idaho Volleyball team went into week two of the season after a promising start at Mizzou last week as they competed in Colorado at the Denver Invitational, hosted by Denver University. The three day tournament saw the Vandals face Marist University in their first ever matchup. Idaho also played the University of Denver for the first time since 2012, and finally Southern Illinois, whom the Vandals last played and lost to 3-0 in 2024. MARIST In the first match on Thursday, Idaho played against Marist University, and the Vandals started strong in the opening set, finishing 10 points ahead in a 25-15 lead. However, the great start for the Vandals was put to an end in the second set as Marist made a strong comeback, ending 25-17 in favor of the Red Foxes. Now 1-1, the two teams continued to battle it out with the third set 25-19 for the Vandals, and 25-16 in the fourth for the Red Foxes. Going evenly 2-2 into the fifth set, the University of Idaho took it home 15-8 in the end, winning the game 3-2 for the win in their first ever confrontation with Marist University and the first win of the weekend. The game saw outside hitter sophomore Kiana Greer lead the team offensively with 14 kills, middle blocker Anika Hudson close behind with a striking 11 kills. With a strong defensive game, the Vandals managed

14 blocks against the Foxes while Junior Libero Keira Kleidon managed a total of 20 digs throughout the 5 sets. The matchup ended the first game of the weekend on a high note for the Vandals and gave them a much needed momentum boost headed into their matchup against Denver.. DENVER On Friday, the Vandals played the University of Denver and quickly took the lead early in the first set 5-2. However, the rest of the set was neck and neck between the two teams with consistently close scores until the end, when Denver took the set 25-19. In the second, the Vandals once again took an early lead 5-1, and made a strong comeback for a 25-19 set. The teams went 1-1 into the third set but eventually saw the Pioneers win 25-19. Into the fourth the Vandals fell behind once again, ending 25-16, with a 3-1 loss to Denver University. The game ended with a total of 31 errors for the Vandals–compared to 19 for the Pioneers– not yielding promising results as their hitting average dropped to 0.093%. Despite the score, Idaho still managed to score 44 kills throughout the four sets. Once again, the game saw Kiana Greer take charge of the offense, taking home 9 kills, followed closely by senior outside hitter, Sarah Sullivan’s 8. Senior middle blocker Koen Makaula managed 5 great blocks against Denver, and their sophomore setter, Csenge Krakoczki, aided the team with 19 assists. SIUE Out of the gate, both teams played well with a few good runs on each side before SIUE won the first set in a 25-20 lead. Idaho

battled back throughout the rest of the game as sets two and three were back and forth, extremely close on either side. Fortunately, both sets two and three eventually ended 25-23 in favor of the Vandals, before Idaho headed 2-1 into the fourth set. With multiple runs, Idaho pulled ahead and took the fourth set home, ending it with a 10 point lead of 25-15, wrapping up the final game of the three day tournament in Colorado, 3-1 against SIUE. Throughout the close matchup, the Vandals played well; notably, setter Csenge Krakoczki who managed 30 assists, junior Kyriah Trefren had 18 defensive digs, and junior outside hitter Allie Ferrin scored a total of 17 kills, followed by Kiana Greer with 13. Despite the close game, the team

managed a great offense and defense, coming out on top. Coming out of the tournament weekend, the Vandals have an overall 4-2 record going into week three. The Vandals leave Colorado with more than just a 4-2 record, they leave with momentum. After battling through five sets against Marist, facing a tough loss to Denver, and responding with a decisive win over SIUE, Idaho showed the resilience and determination that will define its season. With strong performances on both sides of the net and contributions coming from across the roster, the Vandals proved they can weather the highs and lows of a long season. As they head into week three, one thing is clear: this team isn’t finished making noise. The season is young, and the Vandals are just getting started.

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Vandals’ players celebrate after dominating performance agaisnt SIUE

Vandals begin season strong at Clash of the Inland Northwest Idaho places in men’s 8K and women’s 6K Gage McElroy ARGONAUT The Idaho Vandals opened their cross country season with a promising showing at the Clash of the Inland NW, with the men finishing third in the 8K and the women taking fourth in the 6K, giving the team an early look at its strengths while also revealing areas that can improve as the season continues. For Idaho, the season-opening competition provided an opportunity for athletes to test themselves against outside competition and establish a foundation for the weeks ahead. Several Vandals took advantage of the opportunity, recording personal-best times and emerging as early leaders for their respective teams. For the women, juniors Jesse Redding and Alex Terry led the way for Idaho in the 6K race. The two runners finished seventh and eighth, respectively, while both establishing new personal records as well. Redding crossed the finish line in 21:02.4, while Terry followed with a time of 21:17.3. Their performances gave the Vandals two strong results at the front of the

field and provided an encouraging start to the season. The results were particularly significant because Idaho did not have its full women’s lineup competing. Several athletes were held out of the opening competition, leaving the team with additional potential once those runners return to competition. With more athletes expected to join the lineup, Idaho’s early results suggest the women’s team could become even stronger as the season progresses. The performances from Redding and Terry provide a strong starting point, while the return of additional runners could give the Vandals greater depth near the front of the pack. The men’s team also received encouraging performances, particularly from a pair of younger runners. Freshman Miles Lechtenberg made an immediate impact in his first collegiate race, becoming the first Idaho men’s runner to finish the 8K competition. Competing in his first race at the collegiate level, Lechtenberg showed early promise and gave the Vandals a glimpse of what he could contribute throughout the season. Sophomore Evan Jones followed closely behind and delivered one of the team’s most notable performances. Jones finished with a personal-best time of 24:45.3, marking

a significant step forward as he begins his sophomore campaign. Senior Zac Knapp was the third Vandal men’s runner to cross the finish line, providing experience to a men’s group that features a large number of young athletes. That combination of youth and experience could become an important part of Idaho’s season. While the younger runners have demonstrated their ability to compete, the team’s returning athletes can provide leadership and help the newcomers adjust to the demands of collegiate competition. The opening meet also gave the coaching staff an early indication of where the program stands. Rather than viewing the first race as a final measure of the team’s ability, Idaho can use the results as a starting point and identify what needs to improve before the next competition. For the women’s squad, Redding and Terry have already established themselves as athletes to watch after their top-10 finishes and personal-best performances. Their results could set the tone for a group that expects to become deeper once the remaining runners enter the lineup. On the men’s side, Lechtenberg’s debut and Jones’ personal record offer reasons for optimism. With Lechtenberg gaining his first collegiate racing experience and Jones building on a breakthrough performance,

the Vandals have young athletes who could play increasingly important roles as the season develops. The opening meet ultimately provided Idaho with both positive results and motivation for what comes next. The Vandals showed they have athletes capable of competing near the front of the field, while the incomplete women’s lineup and inexperienced men’s group leave room for additional growth. Idaho will now turn its attention to its next competition, which is scheduled for two weeks after the Clash of the Inland NW. With more opportunities to race and additional athletes potentially joining the lineup, the Vandals will look to build on their opening performances and continue developing as a team. The first meet may not have answered every question surrounding Idaho’s cross country program, but it provided several encouraging answers. Redding and Terry established themselves as strong women’s contenders, while Lechtenberg and Jones gave the men’s team promising performances to build around. As the season moves forward, Idaho will have the opportunity to turn those early individual successes into much stronger team results.

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Juniors Jesse Redding and Alex Terry race past the competition

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Idaho football looks to rebound against Lamar Vandals host Cardinals at Kibbie Dome on Saturday at 1 p.m. Max Moss ARGONAUT After two tough defeats to open the season, Vandal football (0-2, 0-1) opens up their slate of six home games this season on Saturday, Sep. 12 when they welcome the Lamar Cardinals (1-1) to the P1FCU Kibbie Dome. Despite the losses, there have been several bright spots for the Vandals so far. Senior Quarterback Joshua Wood has five total touchdowns this season, and has showcased both his arm and overall athletic talent as well. Junior Wide receiver Tony Harste has over 200 yards receiving and two touchdown catches. Fifth-year student running back Hayden Kincheloe picked up his first touchdown of the season against Utah while junior kicker Owen Forsman has made every kick he’s been asked to so far. Fifth-year linebacker Cruz Hepburn is already up to 17 total tackles on the year. Head coach Thomas Ford Jr. struck an optimistic tone in his Monday press conference despite the 0-2 start, saying, “You know, if we bat the ball down at the end of the game, we’re one and one. And our only loss would be to a top 25 FBS opponent. So my message to Vandal fans is there’s nothing that’s changed in terms of what we can still accomplish this season.” There have been offensive flashes and dynamic plays for sure, but the defense as a unit has struggled to find its rhythm. With no turnovers forced and only one sack on the season, the unit will look to come out aggressively on home turf. Speaking of returning to Moscow, Ford said, “It’ll be our first home game, it’ll be

the first normal week that we’ve had to play a football game on an actual Saturday, so we couldn’t be more excited to get back in front of our home fans, play in the confines of the dome and use that to our advantage. One thing that we’re really preaching this week is just protecting the dome.” Ford continued, “Defensively, we just need to really do a better job of executing. We need to be able to run our base defense and have guys communicating at a high level. We’ve struggled a little bit when the picture changes, when we get motions and shifts, and so that’s something that we need

to make easier for our guys.” The visiting Lamar Cardinals sit at 1-1 on the season, with their loss coming last week against FBS opponents Louisiana-Lafayette 38-7. While their solo win came against Abilene Christian in a close 21-14 matchup. The Cardinals currently sit ranked at #17 in the FCS Coaches’ Poll. Junior quarterback Aiden McCown has started both games so far for the Cardinals, and is coming off a three interception game against ULL. Lamar is evenly spread across offensively, but senior running back Parker Jenkins and senior tight end Davin Driskell

are their “forces to be reckon with”. The Cardinals’ leading tacklers are mostly defensive backs, with juniors Mar Mar Evans and Bryce McDonald atop that list with 11 total tackles a piece. The Vandal faithful are known for bringing the noise and energy to every home game, and Idaho will look to use that as fuel to come out of the gate fast and aggressive on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome in Moscow, and will be broadcast on ESPN+ and SWX.

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Idaho players celebrate a touchdown in last week’s game against Utah

Idaho faces harsh FBS reality in a loss to Utah Idaho loses second straight game to fall to 0-2 this season Gage McElroy ARGONAUT After a heart-wrenching loss to Big Sky Conference affiliate Cal Poly, the Idaho Vandals geared up once more on the road to take on first-year head coach Morgan Scalley and the Utah Utes, the No. 21-ranked team in the country. From the very beginning, Utah took control by capitalizing on multiple Vandal turnovers and turning those mistakes into early scores. Idaho struggled to find any rhythm offensively, while Utah’s offense continued to pile on the points and put the Vandals in an early hole they did not climb out of. In the end, Idaho fell to the Utes 66-14, leaving the team with another tough road loss to start the 2026 season. It didn’t take long to deliver a punishing blow to the Vandals’ underdog spirit, as on the first drive, senior quarterback Joshua Wood was picked off by Utah’s senior linebacker Trey Reynolds on Idaho’s third offensive play. That interception led to the first score of the game as Utah senior quarterback Devon Dampier found junior Wayshawn Parker for an easy touchdown. The Utes continued to build the momentum from there quickly. After an Idaho fumble on their next possession, Utah tacked on a field goal to take an early 10-0 lead in less than five minutes of play. After another Utah score, the Utes led Idaho 17-0 early in the second quarter, as the Vandals looked to chip away at the sizable deficit. On their next drive, Idaho played smart, disciplined football, picking up chunk plays while avoiding unnecessary risky plays. The drive appeared to expose a weakness in Utah’s defense, as the Vandals consistently found ways to move the chains and keep the Utes on their heels.

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Redshirt senior Hayden Kincheloe runs through Utah defenders

Idaho capped off the impressive drive with a threeyard rushing touchdown from redshirt senior Hayden Kincheloe, cutting Utah’s lead to 17-7 and giving the Vandals a much-needed spark. The offensive spark didn’t seem to translate to the defensive side for the Vandals as they gave up two more passing touchdowns to trail 31-7 at halftime, while Wayshawn Parker scored his third touchdown in just 30 minutes of regulation. Coming out of the break, Utah hadn’t let off the gas at all, and the Vandal defense had no answers. After Utah struck paydirt twice, Idaho put together another solid drive in hope it could instill life into a beaten Vandals team. From well inside their own territory, Joshua Wood started the drive with a highlight-reel play. With defenders closing in around him, Wood escaped pressure and made several Utah defenders miss before firing downfield. Wood found junior

tight end Noah West-Baranco for a 44-yard completion to start the drive off hot. A couple of plays later, Joshua Wood used his legs once more and danced his way into the endzone for a 22-yard rushing touchdown to cut the lead to 45-14 at the end of the third quarter. Despite the deficit, Idaho’s offense continued to fight and showed flashes of the explosiveness that had helped them stay competitive throughout the game. Unfortunately for the Vandals, the momentum they had built during that drive quickly faded as Utah regained control of the game. Utah continued to dominate offensively, finding the end zone repeatedly and stretching its lead beyond reach. Idaho battled through the final quarter, but the steep deficit and Utah’s relentless offensive attack proved too much to overcome. As the final whistle sounded, the Vandals ultimately fell to the

No. 21 Utes 66-14, bringing a difficult night on the road to an end. For Idaho, the loss serves as a harsh reminder of just how thin the margin for error can be when stepping up against one of the nation’s best FBS programs. The Vandals showed flashes of what they are capable of, particularly on offense, but the costly turnovers and inability to slow Utah’s attack ultimately decided the game. With the season still in its early stages, Idaho will have to put this loss behind them quickly, learn from the mistakes and find a way to regroup before returning home next week. The Vandals came to Salt Lake City looking to prove they belonged among the big boys of college football, instead, Utah showed them just how steep that mountain can be.

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Football The 0-2 Idaho Vandals will have thier first home game test of the season, as they prepare to protect the Kibbie Dome agaisnt 1-1 Lamar University on Saturday, September 12 at 1:00.

Soccer

The 4-1-1 Idaho Vandals will have the home crowd behind them as they take on 2-1-2 Grand Canyon University. With a two game win-streak under their belt, the Vandals look to keep the momentum swinging at the dome on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00.

Volleyball

The 4-2 Idaho Vandals will head down to the golden state of California to compete in the CBU Challenge tournament on September 10-12. Once there, Idaho will play 3-3 Sacred Heart on Thursday September 10 at 2:00. On September 11, the team will play 2-3 North Dakota at 11:00, and on September 12, the team will face 2-3 Cal Babtist at 11:00 as well.

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OPINION 25 years later, we still remember

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For a generation that grew up after 9/11, remembering means learning the stories behind the history AJ Pearman ARGONAUT

Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives on a September morning that changed the United States forever. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. For many college students today, 9/11 is something they learned about in a classroom rather than something they remember experiencing. That distance can make it easy to think of 9/11 as simply another event in history. But behind the numbers were parents, children, friends, co-workers, firefighters, police officers and ordinary people who never made it home. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaida terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes. Two were deliberately flown into the World Trade Center towers in New York City. American Airlines flight 11 struck the North Tower at 8:46 a.m., followed by United Airlines Flight 175 striking the South Tower at 9:03 a.m. The impacts caused severe structural damage and started massive fires. The South Tower collapsed at 9:59 a.m., followed by the North Tower at 10:28 a.m. As thousands of people

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attempted to escape the buildAfghanistan after the Taliban The legacy of 9/11 can also others and the consequences that ings, firefighters, police offirefused to surrender Osama bin be seen in everyday life. Airport followed. cers and other first responders Laden and other al-Qaida leaders security became stricter, U.S. For students who were not ran towards the danger. They and stopped providing the counterterrorism policies exalive or were too young to climbed hundreds of flights of organization with a safe haven. panded, and American foreign remember that day, there is a stairs to rescue people who were What began as a response to the policy changed dramatically. responsibility to learn what haptrapped, knowing the buildings attacks became the longest war For older generations, these pened and understand why it still were severely damaged. Many of in U.S. history. changed are part of memories matters. We may not have our those first responders never made The conflict continued they experienced firsthand. For own stories of Sept. 11, but we it back outside. through four presidential adyounger generations, they are can still understand its signifiThe attacks continue beyond ministrations: George W. Bush, simply the world they grew up cance. NYC. At 9:37 a.m., American Barack Obama, Donald Trump’s in. “Never forget” should mean Airlines Flight 77 crashed into first term and Joe Biden. In 2021, Twenty-five years later, remore than remembering a date. the Pentagon in Virginia. A Biden ordered the withdrawal membering 9/11 should be about It should mean remembering fourth hijacked plane, United of the remaining U.S. forces. more than replaying images the people, the sacrifices and Airlines Flight 93, crashed into a The final American troops left of the attacks. It should mean the lessons that come from one field near Shanksville, PennsylAfghanistan on Aug. 03, 2021, remembering the people who of the darkest days in American vania, after passengers and crew nearly 20 years after the attacks. were lost, the first responders history. members fought back against the who risked everything to help hijackers. Their heroic actions prevented the plane from reaching its intended target. In total, 2,977 civilians were killed in the attacks, not including the 19 hijackers. The victims came from many backgrounds and more than 90 countries. The effects of 9/11 extended far beyond that day. Less than a month later, on Oct. 7, 2001, the United States began military Jacquelyn Martin | Associated Press operations in People mourning their family and friends that lost their life during the attacks or while saving people on Sept. 11, 2001 in NYC.

UI construction negatively impacts students’ routines Campus construction and road closures impacts students

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On Aug. 26, the University of Idaho sent out an email alerting students that the construction on the perimeter drive entrance would result in total road closure from Aug. 31, 2026 – May 2027. This means that a whole access point to campus, the one closest to Walmart, Winco and othershopping, is going to be unavailable for the entire school year. Similarly, the Nez Perce Drive reopened to two-way traffic Sept. 3 after construction started April 13, 2026. This section of campus, that includes five Greek houses, was closed from before finals, through Fall Rush resulting in inconvenience to members and potential new members of these houses. And construction will not be finished on this road until the end of September.

Nathan Tinno, a senior studying Business Economics, said: “As a student who lives off campus the construction has been frustrating. All my usual routes to get to classes have been changed and it’s making me have to leave earlier to ensure I make it to class on time. On the other hand, it is nice to see the improvements that are being made. I just wish that the projects could have been finished before school started,” in an interview with the Argonaut. Students are happy that the university is putting in effort to improve our beautiful campus, they just wish that some of the construction could have been planned better so that it wouldn’t inconvenience students, especially those who are having to commute to campus.

If you have been walking around campus lately, you have probably seen at least one part of campus under construction. While for some, it might not be a big deal, for many students it has impacted their school year, and commute to campus. While it is good that the University of Idaho are doing improvements to continue building up our campus, some students feel that the construction was poorly planned. Much of the current construction started towards the end of summer, such as the Campus Drive construction next to the Administration Building. In an interview with Cameron King, a senior studying International Studies, he said: “When I came back to [UI] after being abroad, I did not expect to come back to the noise, traffic and disturbance that is coming from the construction. And the work itself seems poorly planned because they had all summer to work on Jaelynn Durels | Argonaut these projects.” Road closures due to the new construction happening on campus

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New semester brings excitement Freshman at UI give insight into what they are looking forward to the most this upcoming school year Tilly Magness ARGONAUT

With the new year starting, excited freshmen anticipate all different kinds of experiences. The new class joining the University of Idaho shared what they are looking forward to most this year. Whether it be uncomfortable or homely, the new year welcomes those who are ready to experience new things. When asked, overwhelmingly, freshmen are most excited to meet new people. Meryanna Farrin, a freshman majoring in English, said she is ready to know more people and is enjoying the Moscow vibes. As the majority of Idaho is rural, it is common for young adults to be eager in finding a more diverse group. The university enrolled over 12,000 students this fall, making it easy for people to find friends. Forming new friendships, developing new skills and even developing a new personality, can all be outcomes that accom-

pany a new school year. Experiencing new things is what makes college so special. Along with developing new friends, students can develop new knowledge. Freshmen coming from high school can now focus on topics that they have an interest in. The second most common thing that freshmen are looking forward to is their classes. Rianne Huelett, a psychology major and Nelly Shaper, a freshman going into political science, both Reagan Jones | Argonaut stated that their classes Incoming and returning students searching for clubs that interest them for the new semester at the 2026 Palousafest are the things they look forward to the most. Morales, a first-year medical increasing workload introduced hope to others who may be strugAn ability to focus on a science major, explains that she to them. Luckily, since the gling. Many freshmen reading specific major or topic is another is already ready for the year beginning of the year is so fresh, this article right now may have example of what makes college to end. “College is hard, and Morales still has a good attitude nothing they are excited about. so desirable. Despite these being in STEM kind of makes it about it. The zeal that freshmen However, these examples of students pursuing quite different harder” Morales shares. “I just like Morales exhibits can inspire people going through hardship fields, the autonomy college look forward to seeing how I upperclassmen and professors and making it out can be the difbrings makes them similar. This overcome obstacles.” Morales’ alike. ference between loving college freedom that freshmen inhabit insight shows the scary side of This good mood that freshand despising it. Between the can bring them closer together the new year. men have shown can hopefully examples of these individuals and create a welcoming and posiCollege is more intense and predict what the rest of the year and the ones around campus, tive experience for everyone. focused than secondary schoolwill be like. Overall, most freshexcitement is contagious for the Despite the positivity that can ing. Many students tend to focus men have the ability to take their new year. radiate through campus in a new on all the good and put aside hardships in stride. Being able year, some students are already their academics. Those like to get an inside look at the new struggling. For example, Nessa Morales understand the already students’ ambitions may give

Intramurals are not just a game

Intramural sports give students a chance to stay active, make friends and find community AJ Pearman ARGONAUT College can be a busy and stressful time. Between classes, homework, jobs and other responsibilities, it can be easy for students to spend most of their time focused on school. At the University of Idaho, students should take advantage of intramural sports as a way to step away from academics, meet people and have fun. Intramurals give students an opportunity to be active without having to be a college athlete. Not everyone has the time or experience to participate in a varsity sport, but that should not mean that students have to give

up playing sports altogether. Intramurals allow students to compete at a more casual level while still enjoying the sports they like. There are also plenty of options for students with different interests. Sports and activities can include basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, softball, dodgeball, badminton, pickleball, tennis, cornhole and disc golf. With so many choices, students should be able to find something they enjoy, whether they have played the sport for years or are trying it for the first time. The social aspect of intramurals may be even more important than competition. College can be intimidating, especially for students who are new to campus. Joining a team can give students an immediate opportunity to meet people outside of their classes and majors. Some students may join because of the sport but stay because of the

friendships they make. Intramurals can also provide a much-needed break from schoolwork. Spending hours studying can become overwhelming, and playing a game with friends can be a good way to reset. Students do not need to take every game seriously. Sometimes the best part is simply showing up, laughing with teammates and enjoying time away from a computer or textbook. The biggest reason

students should get involved is that they have little to lose. Students do not need to be the fastest, strongest, or most experienced player. Intramurals are about participating and being part of the campus community. UI students should not let college pass by without trying

something outside the classroom. Signing up for an intramural team could lead to a new hobby, new friendships, or simply a fun memory. For students looking for a way to get involved on campus, intramurals are worth giving a shot.

better working conditions after the creation of the holiday, and eventually established minimum wage laws, restrictions against child labor and an overall safter environment for all American workers. The expression “don’t wear white after Labor Day” is also rooted in history as the color white used for clothing was associated with wealth and leisure. They were called the leisure class, generally made up of wealthier individuals and by wearing white, they showed their status as not needing to dirty their clothing through labor or work. Wearing white was also a common summer fashion choice as it was the best option for keeping cool during the hotter months. As Labor Day signals the unofficial end of summer, wearing white after the holiday was literally out of fashion. It is said by the Farmer’s Almanac that people who wore white after Labor Day were more likely to be viewed as pretentious as it was considered showing off. Darker colored clothing hides dirt and grime achieved by

performing manual labor tasks. By wearing lighter colors, it was implied that that person did not need to participate in those tasks. While the expression does not hold much weight anymore, its origins still show the importance of labor unions and the work they’ve done to improve conditions for the working class. Nowadays, Labor Day marks the end of summer and begins the full transition into fall. Most businesses close for the day, including the University of Idaho campus which remained closed Monday, Sept. 7. Many students have been seen taking the long weekend as a chance to leave town or enjoy time with their loved ones after a busy first two weeks of the new school year. While Labor Day no longer means large parades or not putting on that white colored outfit, it is still an important federal holiday that celebrates the improvements made for our workforce here in the United States. Labor unions are still around today, fighting for workers’ rights across all industries. To most people, the day off is just a day to sleep in.

However, for the working class in 1882, the day was a show of bravery and a fight for a better future. for workers’ rights across all industries. To most people, the day off is just a day to sleep

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Daniel Nierman passing a football during intramural practice

Why we celebrate Labor Day The history of Labor day and why we don’t wear white after Amelie Dobler ARGONAUT Labor Day is often the first official holiday and day off class for university students during the fall semester. But why it’s celebrated, the history and myths surrounding the federal holiday are often disregarded. Based on records from the United States Department of Labor, Labor Day started in 1882 as a day to celebrate the laboring class. The first official celebration that year featured over 10,000 workers taking unpaid leave to represent the trade and labor unions advocating for better working conditions across the streets of New York City. The day of celebration was later signed into law as an official federal holiday in 1894 by President Grover Clevland, officially marking the first Monday in September as a day to celebrate American workers. Labor unions continued to advocate for

in. However, for the working class in 1882, the day was a show of bravery and a fight for a better future.

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GALLERY: Students enjoy campus life after returning to Mofrom summer break.

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Students walking around campus in the evening.

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Students a Phi Kappa Tau have a barbecue on their deck.

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A group of students gather together outside of Pi Kappa Alpha.

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Members of the interior design club meet outside.

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Andrew Foote plays Ms. Pac-Man trying to beat the high score.

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A group of students play a game at Pi Kappa Alpha

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