I was the Editor in Chief and Desk Editor for BYU-Idaho’s news organization, Scroll. In these job positions, I was responsible for assigning stories, editing articles in a timely manner, publishing content, leading class time, teaching lessons on AP style, taking photos, reorganizing the new website, building the practicum course and conducting interviews.
Projects
Letter from the editor: 50 years of Scroll
Did you know that this is the 50th year that our school news organization, Scroll, goes by the name of Scroll?
Idaho National Laboratory
During the 2023 Fall Semester, Scroll visited Idaho National Laboratory to understand how their projects impact Idaho and the nation.
Meredith Newspaper
In the Aug. of 2023, the Scroll summer staff created the first magazine for the student news publication since 2019.
Exclusive interview: Merediths call BYU-I ‘famously friendly’
On Sept. 6, Isabelle Justice met with President Alvin F. Meredith III and Jennifer Edgin Meredith to discuss the couple’s hopes as the new leaders of BYU-Idaho.
My Favorites
BYU-I alumna brings a new thrift shop to Rexburg
With stores like Thrifted Lennons, Daisy Links and Superlame, thrift shopping is an easy way for students to connect in Rexburg. But for BYU-Idaho alumni Lily Galer, thrifting is more than just a hobby.
BYU-I’s Historian: Passion and Family Over Premise
“It’s important that history is recognized as being important,” said Braden. When I asked Braden Chancellor if it’s important that everyone has a basic knowledge of history, he didn’t give a long-winded answer like I was expecting.
Rexburg’s skate scene: A built-in family
From baggy jeans to checkered Vans, skateboarding culture remains similar worldwide. But nestled in the small town of Rexburg, the atmosphere at the skatepark is a little different than normal, thanks to a strong religious influence and college-town atmosphere.
Why I transferred to BYU-I
“You’re going to hate it.”
That was the response I got when I told my friends and family that I was transferring from Utah State University to BYU-Idaho.
Adeline Blomfield: BYU-I’s yogi
BYU-Idaho’s John W.Hart Physical Education Building is a hub of construction chaos while being remodeled. However, students have found moments of peace with instructor Adeline Blomfield, a senior studying exercise physiology.
Grand Targhee removes student season passes
Known for its one-of-a-kind snow and views of the Tetons, Grand Targhee offers a small-town, affordable option to enjoy the mountains compared to the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Articles
Voices of conference: Bagpipes on the corner
On the corner of the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, a man in a kilt plays hymns on his bagpipes.
Who is the new president of BYU-I?
On May 16, Alvin F. Meredith III was announced as BYU-Idaho’s 18th president, succeeding Henry J. Eyring who served as president for six years.
BYU-I student serves Lahaina families
Ember Anderson, a BYU-Idaho student, shared that if she were to go back to Front Street in Lahaina and imagined that it could ever be burned down, she wouldn’t have believed it.
BYU-I employee passes away suddenly
On Sunday, Stephen Bunnell, BYU-Idaho’s public safety director, passed away suddenly in his home at 60 years old.
Church magazines at no-cost for Latter-day Saints
On Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a no-cost print subscription for its three magazines: Liahona, For the Strength of Youth and Friend.
What changes are coming to BYU-I? Here’s what students think
On Tuesday, BYU-Idaho students shared their thoughts with Scroll about the upcoming fall semester, and what kinds of changes could be coming to campus.
Pocatello Animal Services uses facial recognition to find lost pets
On Friday, Pocatello Animal Services announced that the city will work with Petco Love Lost, an animal facial recognition database, to help find lost pets in the Eastern Idaho area.
4 things you missed from the senior panel
As the end of a college career is just within fingertips, nine BYU-Idaho seniors studying communication dedicated a portion of their evening to mentor inquisitive students.
Rexburg mourns the loss of ‘Soupman’
Juston Wadsworth, affectionately known as the ‘Soupman,’ passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2022. To celebrate his life, family members gave away his soup to the community.
My Published Links
Scroll wrote an article about my first year of work post-graduation.
I wrote the copy for the history section of the Scroll website.
East Idaho News, a respected news outlet in the area, reposted an article I had written for Scroll in 2023.
See my published content on the Scroll website—or you can read it above!
Isabelle Justice 