January 11, 2022
- Dr. Ubba Kodero, a visiting assistant professor of political economy at the College, offered his insights for this article about racial progress in America. The writeup includes some rankings on the topic. Idaho, it turns out, scores well in a number of the site's metrics. (Wallet Hub)
- You want a great read about overcoming obstacles to achieve great things? Then you'll love this story about Makena Houston and what she has done thusfar. She'll be attending the College next year and running for the Yotes' track team. (Portland Tribune)
- Another shining star who will be joining the YoteFam next year is Century High School's JD Heberlein from Pocatello. Along with his studies, he's an accomplished swimmer and will join that team when he arrives. (Idaho State Journal)
- College of Idaho major gifts officer Barry Fujishin '72, who is also co-owner of Fujishin Family Cellars, is featured in this article about the historic labor camp structures in Caldwell that have been recovered and brought back to Farmway Village. (Idaho Statesman)
- Recent Distinguished Alumni Award winner Dr. Carolyn Buxton Bridges '87, an immunization expert who worked for 20+ years at the CDC, separates vaccination fact from fiction in this opinion piece. (Idaho Statesman)
- Beth Zborowski ‘02 offers the hospital’s perspective in proposed “charity care” legislation in Washington. (KIRO TV)
- Judge Candy Dale ’79, a member of the College’s Board of Trustees, is retiring after 14 years on the federal bench and they’ve named her replacement. (Idaho Press)
- The College of Idaho's men's basketball team is playing great basketball right now, sporting a 14-3 overall record after winning its first three games of the new year. Head coach Colby Blaine says the team's toughness and chemistry have keyed the strong start. (KTVB TV)
- The men's most recent win, along with the school's women's team, came via forfeit after Warner Pacific University was unable to participate due to COVID concerns. (Idaho Press)
- Before that, the men scored a nice win over Multnomah. (KTVB TV)
- Senior Ivory Miles-Williams came through in the clutch in the Yotes' win over in-state rival Lewis-Clark State College. (Victory Sports Network)
- The younger guys can get it done, too - freshman Johnny Radford played a key role in the team's win over Walla Walla. (Idaho Press)
- The women also had a strong showing against Walla Walla. Senior Sienna Riggle led the Yotes with 22 points and 15 rebounds and is ranked in the top ten in the Cascade Conference in both categories. (Yotes Athletics)