Belong with Blue Crew
The Blue Crew is the newest way to volunteer on campus, and it comes with a lot of benefits. Once a week there is a meeting with food, new friends and an inside scoop of what's happening on campus.Volunteers with Blue Crew typically work in one-hour shifts. Afterward,...
President Nelson plans to attend general conference remotely
For the upcoming October general conference, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson will be attending remotely. Three weeks ago, two days after his 99th birthday, President Nelson injured his lower back due to a fall. According...
SodaVine celebrates new location at ribbon cutting
SodaVine held a ribbon cutting for the opening of its second location in Rexburg at noon on Tuesday.SodaVine celebrated the opening of their SodaVine west location by offering free 16-ounce drinks, popcorn and samples of their signature 'scotcheroo' and rice crispy...
Get ready for Cougars vs. Bearcats
The BYU football team will make their home Big 12 debut on Friday night when they welcome the University of Cincinnati Bearcats to Lavell Edwards Stadium. Friday’s game will kick off at 8:15 p.m., and it will be broadcast live on ESPN. Ahead of this showdown,...
How to watch general conference in Rexburg
The semi-annual general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a day away — the weekend-long program will take place on Sept. 30 and Oct.1. Sessions are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2-4 p.m., 6-8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2-4...
Former local prosecutor indicted on federal drug charges involving fentanyl
A former prosecuting attorney was federally indicted on drug possession and distribution charges this month.Robin Dunn, 67, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 13 on one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, two counts of possession...
Moose Landing closes for renovations
Snake River Gateways Project is an ongoing project designed to improve access to Snake River. The project will give access to improved two-vehicle boat ramps, boat landings, restrooms and interactive educational displays.The National Park Service and Grand Teton...
The woman with many hats retires after 30 years of service
Hired in 1991, Suanne Ellsworth is known for master event planning, being the life of the party and her big jewelry, but after thirty years, there is much more that Ellsworth has given to the BYU-Idaho community.Ellsworth's career at BYU-I was filled with positions in...
History comes alive at the National History Honor Society
The BYU-Idaho chapter of the National History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, hosted its opening social for this semester on Thursday.“I really like other history majors,” said Madison McDowell, a history major in her junior year and a Phi Alpha Theta...
Page-turners & taboos: A dive into the history of controversial classics
The David O. McKay Library will showcase a Special Collections event for Banned Books Week 2023. The exhibit will feature children's literature, helmed by undergraduate curator Braden Chancellor. Named Controversial Conversations, the exhibit promises a deep dive into...
Leap into 3D printing at the Mac Lab
The Mac Lab in the David O. McKay Library is holding "Frog Night" on Oct. 14, an event dedicated to showcasing the wonders of 3D printing. Admission for the event will be free and signup is available online. Beyond hands-on experience, attendees will be offered...
Church announces Joseph Smith biography
On Sept. 15, President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the development of a new biography about the Prophet Joseph Smith, entitled, Joseph the Prophet.Beginning in the 1960s, the Joseph Smith Papers...
Repentance and the Book of Mormon: What you missed at Devotional
Jason Williams, dean of the College of Language and Letters, taught students about repentance and the importance of the Book of Mormon at Devotional.Williams shared a personal dilemma he faced a few years ago as a newly-called bishop. There were many things that...
Meet the six candidates for city council
On Nov. 7, Rexburg voters will vote for three of the six candidates for city council. Scroll has reached out to each and has compiled a list of short biographies. The following bios were written by the respective candidates and edited by Scroll.Many of the candidates...
Rexburg murder trial to begin next month
The trial for a Rigby man accused of murdering a Rexburg man is set to begin in late October.Pierre Lake, a 19-year-old Rigby man accused of murdering 65-year-old Rexburg resident Ralph Brian, is scheduled to go on trial on Oct. 23.Lake's trial was delayed several...
Measles arrive in Idaho
The Department of Health and Welfare sent out a news release on Sept. 20 explaining that an adult male is confirmed to have measles in Southwestern Idaho.The man was unvaccinated and exposed during his travels. He underwent treatment in a hospital and is now...
Spori Art Gallery presents The Road Less Traveled By
Sept. 21 marked the feature art show, The Road Less Traveled By, for former BYU-Idaho professor, Gerald Griffin. The gallery exclusively showcases his work, dating back to 1976. The display will be up until Oct. 19 at the Jacob Spori Art Gallery. Griffin's collection...
BYU stumbles in a showdown with Kansas
Kansas’ defense scored twice, helping lift them to a 38-27 victory over BYU on Saturday afternoon. With the loss, BYU drops to 3-1 on the year (0-1 in conference).Both BYU and Kansas carried undefeated records into Saturday’s matinee in front of a sold-out...
Devotional will focus on the Book of Mormon and repentance
Jason Williams, the College of Language and Letters dean, will speak on Tuesday at Devotional. Williams will focus his address on the Book of Mormon and the power it can have as it is read daily.On the Devotional discussion board, Williams asked students to ponder a...
Late penalty trouble leads to the Spud Kings falling short vs. the Mustangs
Idaho Falls surrendered three goals in the third period, leading to a 3-2 defeat in Ogden on Saturday night. Following a season-opening victory over the Rock Springs Grizzlies on Friday, the Spud Kings entered Saturday looking to sweep their two-game weekend road...
Rexburg community throws Taylor Swift party
On Friday, multiple small businesses came together at the Wolfe It Down food court to host a Taylor Swift Eras tour party, complete with vendors and a dance party.The event began with food and shopping from vendor booths and food trucks, and ended with the playlist...
The Yoga Studio hosts grand opening
Beginning with an early yoga session, The Yoga Studio kicked off it's grand opening on Saturday with raffles and free cookies.Owners Whitney Raybould and Betsy Billman expanded their Rigby business to Rexburg after four years.There are three classes offered at The...
Snake River closes after discovery of quagga mussels
Because of the quagga mussels discovered in the Snake River on Sep. 19, Idaho Fish and Game will close access to the river in the Magic Valley region until further notice.The closure starts at Shoshone Falls and goes to the Highway 46 bridge and will affect nine Idaho...
Rexburg Straw Maze opens for their 16th year
The Straw Maze, one of Rexburg's many seasonal attractions, opened this week. The Haunted Forest will begin the last weekend of September and the Haunted Maze will start the first weekend of October.According to Jared Orr, the owner of the maze, this year is the 16th...
Spuds reign supreme in battle with Grizzlies
Mirko Fernandez-Pisanu scored twice, helping the Idaho Falls Spud Kings collect a 5-1 road win over the Rock Springs Grizzlies. Friday night was opening night for the NCDC Mountain Division, and the Spud Kings and Grizzlies squared off to start the year. Prestyn...
Data Science Society absorbs AI Society
The BYU-Idaho Data Science Society and Artificial Intelligence Society combined into one and kicked off the semester with their first meeting Wednesday in the Science and Technology Center.Students still have the option to participate in AI projects as a subcategory...
13 fall outdoor date ideas near Rexburg
If you want to enjoy the fall weather, go on dates and enjoy the last few months of warmth before the frigid cold, here are 13 things you can do to get the most out of fall in Rexburg.When participating in these activities, Scroll advises readers to exercise caution,...
Idaho Falls civic center receives new name and renovation
On Wednesday, Idaho Falls announced plans for the next phase of the Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts renovation including a new name.The Civic Center will undergo a name change on Oct. 1 and become the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts. The new...
Wilford Woodruff AI system brings history to life
With new artificial intelligence systems introduced, the Wilford Woodruff Papers give a new look to church history learning. The Wilford Woodruff Papers has released a new AI learning system where visitors can converse with a Wilford Woodruff character.President...
Prepare for Cougars versus Jayhawks
The BYU Cougars football team will travel to Lawrence, Kansas, to kick off Big 12 Conference and play against the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Saturday’s game will kick off at 1:30 p.m. from David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The game will be aired live on...