Articles in ASUI
Student representation in Boise
Zabala chosen for ASUI student lobbyist position
Recently appointed ASUI lobbyist Anne Zabala will be a fresh face in Boise next year, where she will represent the interests of University of Idaho students in the 2015 …
Cooperating through health
Vandal Health Coalition seeks student volunteers
After a yearlong break, the Vandal Health Coalition is returning in full force to strive for complete campus health and wellness, with a strong focus on diversity.
ASUI recruits student leaders
Students invited to learn about ASUI opportunities, student involvement
University of Idaho undergraduate students are invited to learn about ASUI and what student government does at ASUI’s Open House from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, in …
Struggles and strengths
Panel event to highlight students with disabilities
Going to class is hard. Comprehending material can be challenging. Extending beyond personal comfort zones to become a student leader or thriving citizen often requires confidence, hard work and …
The final four
ASUI selects four new senators
After an unusually turbulent selection process, ASUI finally chose four students to fill the vacant seats in the ASUI Senate — Katie Cramer, Michael Ryan, Zoe Ball and Clare Haley.
Senate and president clash
Internal disagreement postpones ASUI senate selections
The friction between lawmakers in politics is a common and expected theme, and this doesn’t exclude itself from ASUI.
Last week, ASUI President Nate Fisher debated senators over which candidates were …
Vandal voice in Idaho Legislature
ASUI is seeking a student lobbyist to represent the political agenda of University of Idaho students during the 2015 legislative session at the state capitol in Boise.
ASUI sets sights high— ISA, tobacco, student space on ASUI agenda this year
The 2013-14 ASUI term was, according to former ASUI President Max Cowan, one of the most productive years in ASUI ever.
Now with a new crop of issues facing students at the University of Idaho, ASUI …
Save money, dance on
The University of Idaho’s Vandal Entertainment team is on a mission this year to save money while keeping the crowd on its feet.
Finals Fest tickets now free for students
ASUI Vandal Entertainment has made the decision that student tickets for Finals Fest will now be free.
The event, which will feature the indie-pop dance band Grouplove in addition to three opening acts, will take place …
ASUI for advocacy — Student presidents collaborate statewide for student advocacy
ASUI President-Elect Nate Fisher’s term hasn’t started yet, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t getting a head start on his platform.
Speaking loudly with silence
Don’t be offended if a friend or colleague chooses not to speak to you today.
ASUI president elect looks ahead
When his name was called, his face lit up, and he took his position in the center of the room to listen as the newly elected senator names were called. He continued to beam from …
Fisher, Vetsmany elected for 2014-2015
After four weeks of unopposed campaigning, Nate Fisher and running mate Sarah Vetsmany were announced as the 2014 -2015 ASUI President and Vice President, respectively, Wednesday evening. They will assume office for the fall 2014 …
More student orgs seek ASUI funding — Only $17,000 remains in ASUI funding budget
More student leaders than ever are seeking funding for their clubs and organizations from ASUI. While ASUI Funding Board Chair Nick Wren said it’s exciting to see so many students taking initiative, it also means …
Grouplove to headline Finals Fest
Grouplove — an indie-pop dance group known for their hit singles “Colours” and “Tongue Tied” — will headline the ASUI Vandal Entertainment 2014 Finals Fest.
“We researched a lot of artists and Grouplove struck us, because …
Hands off smokes — ASUI supports alternatives to a campus-wide tobacco ban
As the University of Idaho faculty senate moves forward with discussions about the campus tobacco policy, it becomes possible that students will see a campus-wide smoking ban within the next several years.
ASUI asks for increase to student fees
ASUI President Max Cowan said students expect more from their education at the University of Idaho than just the piece of paper at the finish line.
Small talk with Staben
As the dust settles following the inauguration of new University of Idaho president Chuck Staben, many are eager to acquaint themselves with the man who now runs the university.
According to ASUI Vice President Taylor Williams, …
Fear Factor bridges gap
ASUI Sen. Carlie Beasley spent her freshman year in Wallace, and Sen. Austin Karstetter is a brother of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, but both first-term senators ran on the same platform and have worked …
There’s still time
The deadline is fast approaching for students hoping to represent their peers next year in ASUI. There will be Election packets containing a list of rules and regulations as well as a petition for candidacy …
Jurisdiction changes divide ASUI reps — Cowan, Filicetti, Hepworth give views on new jurisdiction policy
The University of Idaho began enforcing a new change to the Student Code of Conduct Feb. 1 — an expansion of the university’s jurisdiction to off-campus activity.
ASUI hears student feedback — ASUI Senate to address parking, other issues
During the fall 2013 general ASUI election, students were given the opportunity to provide open-ended feedback on issues they’d like their student representatives to address this year.
Student code jurisdiction expands
University of Idaho’s influence on its students increased during winter break when Interim President Don Burnett approved the addition of a clause to expand jurisdiction of the Student Code of Conduct to include off-campus activity.
ASUI seeks student values declaration
Within the University of Idaho’s student affairs policies and the Student Code of Conduct there is a Statement of Student Rights, but ASUI President Max Cowan thinks there’s something missing — a Statement of Student …