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J.R. Simplot, ranked 89th on Forbes' 100 wealthiest people in the world list last year, died Sunday morning in his Boise home. The coroner's report stated he died of natural causes. Simplot left behind his wife, Esther, two sons, a daughter and 18 grandchildren. … Post the First Comment
It isn't November, but today is still an important voting day for Idaho. "This will select who will be on the general ballot in November for each of the offices," Ada County Elections Supervisor Jo Spencer said. These primary ballots contain presidential, federal, state, county and committee level positions that must be voted on. … Post the First Comment
WHAT THE? We want burgers, and we want them now! Two teenagers, in line at the drive-through of a hamburger joint in Pontiac, Mich., became impatient because it was taking too long. They followed the car ahead of them, and, when the other car pulled over, jumped out and robbed the occupants of their hamburgers. … Post the First Comment
These photos were taken during the years of 1965 and 1966. Photos by Claudio Beagarie … Post the First Comment
A fresh batch of graduates will be donning caps and gowns this Saturday as Boise State celebrates a year of firsts with the 82nd Commencement ceremony. Around 1,000 of the 1,795 students eligible to graduate are expected to attend the ceremony, held at Taco Bell Arena 10 a. … Post the First Comment
Boise State is slowly becoming a "metropolitan research university of distinction," with many additions and expansions taking place across campus. Boise State has selected American Campus Communities, Inc., one of the nation's largest owners, managers and developers of student housing properties, to begin the planning stage of new student housing. … Post the First Comment
Unlike most Boise State students, the Geosciences Department is not taking a summer vacation this year. Instead, students and faculty have planned several exciting field research projects, both in-country and around the globe. Right after finals end, a group of junior and senior geology students plan to travel to Sardinia, Italy for a month to learn how to apply what they have studied in class. … 2 Comments
In Boise Ann Morrison Park is a large urban park located near downtown Boise. The 145-acre park features a reflecting pool with water cascading from a spray fountain, gardens, Candy Cane Playground, tennis courts, lighted softball diamonds, soccer and football fields and a picnic pavillion. … Post the First Comment
ASBSU, We toast you for having your stuff together by the end of the spring semesters and for always giving us ripe content, controversy and complaints. But, we roast you for constantly forcing us to put into question your legitimacy. And for losing at softball (ooohh, does it burn?). … Post the First Comment
