The Origins of Easter

Easter has been around for centuries, but it wasn't always the chocolate egg-filled holiday we know today. Let's find out how this holiday grew into what we know today.

The earliest record found celebrating Easter comes from the 2nd century (over 1800 years ago). Bede the Venerable (an English Monk) from the 8th century thought the word may derive from Eostre (or Eostrae), a goddess of spring and fertility in Anglo-Saxon culture. 

Spring Equinox

Equinox roughly translates to ‘equal night’ in Latin, a mixture between the words aequus (equal) and nox (night). The Spring Equinox signifies the first day of spring, blooming through the cracks after a long winter. But what is an Equinox?

Like many people, I had no idea what St. Patrick’s Day celebrated. According to this poll conducted by Tullamore Dew (a leading Irish whiskey brand), out of 2143 people (21+), less than half knew St. Patrick was a patron saint of Ireland.

Other findings from the poll include:

• Only 25% of participants knew St. Patrick was NOT born in Ireland (he was born in Britain)
• 34% of participants thought the holiday celebrated the day of his birthday instead of marking the day of his death
• Around 25% of participants believe St. Patrick chased all the snakes out of Ireland (based on the myth)

We’ve all wondered why February is the shortest month. Whether it was a passing thought or you stopped to think about it. This article seeks to answer your questions while teaching you some of the history behind the reason.

As we know today, Valentine’s Day is a day of romance to celebrate the one(s) you love. But it wasn’t always this way. Although no one knows the exact origin of this holiday, historians can infer from celebrations from our past to piece together the origins.

The College of Business at ISU is running its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program from January 25th to March 14th. This program is an excellent opportunity for low-income families to receive help with their taxes this season.

Do you ever find yourself unable to focus? You are not alone. As we age, it becomes harder to figure out what information is relevant and what isn’t. Many factors can go into a lack of focus, such as:

As the weather begins to warm up and spring begins to set in, it comes time for us to clean up our homes. Although many areas could use improvement, sometimes the hardest task is knowing where to start. Here are some tips and tricks to make spring cleaning easier.

College life is a thrilling journey filled with academic challenges, personal growth, and newfound independence. However, it often comes with a tight budget, requiring students to adapt to certain financial struggles.  In this blog, we'll explore the art of budgeting as a college student, providing practical tips to navigate the financial maze successfully.

Idaho State University Continuing Education and Workforce Training hosts an annual Emergency Medicine Conference (EMC) each year. The purpose of the conference is to provide contact hours for our local and regional first responders.