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East Idaho News
Thor’s back! BYU-Idaho unveils new Viking mascot
REXBURG — There’s a new face of school spirit at Brigham Young University-Idaho, and he’s carrying some Viking history with him. Thor the Viking was unveiled Friday night as part of the school’s annual Spirit Week. The announcement comes as BYU-Idaho celebrates its 25th anniversary. RELATED | 25 years later, the Bednars reflect on surprise announcement that changed Rexburg forever The mascot is a blast from the past, as the Vikings were part of Ricks College tradition before the school’s transition in 2001. Now, the university has a refreshed mascot designed to connect former Ricks College stu...
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State approves new charter schools for Meridian, Pocatello
The Idaho Public Charter School Commission approved applications for two new schools Thursday — with some conditions. Doral Academy of Idaho, a K-8 charter school in Meridian, plans to add grades 9-12 at a second campus. Elevate Academy, a network of career-technical charters, is also preparing a new CTE-focused school serving grades 6-12 in Pocatello.
East Idaho News
Teton High principals pen letter after hazing incident cancels varsity football game
DRIGGS — Parents of students who attend Teton High School in Driggs received a letter from the principals on Thursday to clear up confusion after a football game was canceled due to hazing allegations from the team. On Wednesday, Teton High forfeited Friday’s football game against Sugar-Salem High School due to a hazing incident involving players last week. The forfeit only applied to the varsity game. The junior varsity will play on Friday. Teton principal Kristin Weston told EastIdahoSports.com that the hazing incident occurred Oct. 1 and was reported to school administrators this week. RELA...
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ISU and United Way: Connecting Campus and Community in Southeastern Idaho
For at least 65 years, Idaho State University and United Way of Southeastern Idaho have worked together to address local needs. In this interview, KISU’s Jamon Anderson talks with ISU President Robert Wagner and United Way CEO Shantay Bloxham about how that relationship extends beyond the annual workplace giving campaign through research, volunteerism, and student engagement. They discuss how campaign contributions support local programs, how Student United Way helps students build community connections and leadership skills, and how university expertise helped bring Ride United’s free transportation to medical care to Southeastern Idaho. Wagner also reflects on the annual Red Hill Pillars hike as a symbol of collective effort and community support.
East Idaho News
Teton High forfeits football game due to hazing incident
EASTERN IDAHO – Teton High has forfeited Friday’s football game against Sugar-Salem due to a hazing incident last week involving players. According to a correspondence to school patrons sent by Teton principal Kristin Weston and obtained by East Idaho Sports, the hazing incident occurred Oct. 1 and was reported to school administrators this week. “Although no injuries were reported, the conduct was serious enough that some players intervened to put an end to it. As a school, we take this report with the utmost seriousness,” Weston wrote in the note addressed to the Teton community. “We want to...
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Madison volleyball outlasts Rigby in five set thriller
The Madison High School volleyball team rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Rigby for the third time this season at their Tuesday, Oct. 6 match. Fresh off a tough weekend tournament in Utah where they faced many losses, Madison persevered in a high-stakes, five-set battle to defeat nearby rival Rigby High School 3-2.
Idaho State Journal
High school seniors: Kick it into gear at the Senior KickStart
POCATELLO — Next Wednesday may be a virtual learning day for many high school learners because of the PSAT, but for Pocatello Chubbuck School District 25 seniors, Oct. 14 will be spent turning plans into action at the district’s annual Senior KickStart. Held at the Portneuf Valley Technical Education and Career Campus, 4200 Hawthorne Road im Chubbuck, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Senior KickStart gives learners planning to graduate in 2027 dedicated time and support to take meaningful next steps toward college, career, training and life after high school.
East Idaho News
D93 school bus drivers refusing to drive route due to student behavior
Update: The bus route has been reinstated as of Wednesday morning. AMMON — Local school bus drivers are refusing to drive a specific route due to poor student behavior. According to a notification sent via the “My Ride K-12” app for parents to track bus routes, multiple bus drivers are “unwilling” to drive the Bus 45 route, resulting in its cancellation for an unspecified period. The bus route transports children to and from Bonneville High School and Rocky Mountain Middle School. Parents say the route serves students in the neighborhoods near WinCo on North Woodruff Avenue. “Video is being pu...
East Idaho News
Pocatello, ISU sign formal agreement to build stronger college-town connection
POCATELLO – A storied local university and the Gate City have officially formalized their long-running partnership. On Thursday evening, Idaho State University officials, the cheerleading squad and the school’s mascot, Benny the Bengal, filed into the Pocatello City Council Chambers to witness and celebrate the signing of an agreement between the two institutions. The arrangement, called the Bengal Community Partnership Agreement, creates a cabinet composed of both city and university officials that will meet regularly to identify ways to accomplish shared goals. “It creates a framework for us...
East Idaho News
ISU unveils brand new esports arena
POCATELLO – An eastern Idaho university officially opened a new competition space for the institution’s newest competitive sports team. Tuesday afternoon, Idaho State University President Robert Wagner offered some remarks before giving the word to lower the curtain hiding the Direct Communications Esports Arena. A crowd of over a hundred students, faculty, and players gathered in the Pond Student Union Building cheered as they caught their first glimpse of the arena, filled with rows of computers and brightly lit screens. This new arena will serve as the competition space for ISU Esports, whi...
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BYUI updates game area in the Manwaring Center
BYU-Idaho students returned to campus this fall to find a fully renovated game area in The Crossroads. Students have access to new models of ping pong, pool and air hockey tables, as well as multiple new electronic machines, including pinball, Pac-Man: Battle Royale, Nitro Trucks racing, Hoops FX arcade basketball, a Jurassic Park-themed first-person shooter, claw machines and a photo booth.
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State media poll: Madison back in 6A poll, Skyline drops after second loss
EASTERN IDAHO — There were no changes at the top of this week’s state media football polls. Madison, with its win over Skyline, is back in the 6A rankings at No. 5. Rigby is the unanimous No. 1 in 6A, and travels to No. 2 Coeur d’Alene this week in a battle of the unbeatens.