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Thank You!

The Bengal would like to thank everyone in Pocatello who donated shoes for the Soles 4 Souls project we sponsored. With all your help, the students involved in the project collected 412 pairs of shoes! Look out for our next volunteer project coming in the next few months!

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Submissions of letters to the editor or opinion pieces do not reflect the opinion of The Bengal or Idaho State University. They are solely the opinion of the writer. Letters to the Editor Guidelines: The Bengal encourages letters to the editor. Final acceptance of a letter is its appearance. Letters are limited to 500 words and are subject to further editing for space and clarity. Submissions should have contact information for verification. No letters will be published anonymously. Opinion pieces are also welcome. To submit a letter to the editor or opinion piece, go to www.isubengal.com and click on the Opinion tab, then Letter to the Editor, or e-mail Princess Young at bgchief@isu.edu.

Opinion Articles

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    Don't get sick!

    Although the weather has been rather unusual this year, just because there is not much snow or cold weather does not mean that you are not at risk for getting sick.

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    We can all be leaders

    This week a number of leaders will be on our campus speaking to interested students about how to be effective leaders, communicators and more.

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    Smart phones, Kindles and Ipads, oh my!

    However I know a number of students that use their cell phones or iPods to save dates, input reminders, record lectures for studying, check class emails and more.

  • Where is the money coming from?

    One of the main concerns I hear from students at ISU is the misconception that our tuition is paying for all the current projects occurring at the University; this is simply not true.

  • princess image A "Young" View...

    General education classes: now or later?

    I have to admit something. I am graduating in May and am still finishing general education requirements. I was sitting in Geology class one day and thought, "Is it better to take general education classes your first few years of college, or is it beneficial to wait and take a few each year?"

  • vailas State of the "U"

    "I'm proud of the programs we have here at ISU that offer opportunities to help all students succeed. ISU's Veterans' Sanctuary and ongoing research continues a long tradition of outstanding service and institutional excellence." -Arthur C. Vailas.

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    Celebrating the "King"

    A few days ago was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  For me personally, I started learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) from a young age in the classroom.  However as I get older, I find that many tend to forget or become less appreciative of his significant contributions to our country.