The Montana Kaimin staff reports daily updates for coronavirus news at UM.
The University of Montana announced Monday its plans to furlough 63 employees in the coming month in response to financial strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
The University of Montana announced the spring commencement ceremony scheduled for May 9 will be canceled due to COVID-19, but students may be able to participate in smaller commencement cerem… Read more
The coronavirus pandemic altered life for everyone at the University of Montana, and online classes for arts students have come with a lengthy set of challenges, according to musical theater majors. Read more
Protesters advocating for fairness in the workplace stood outside City Brew Coffee downtown drawing honks and hollers Friday, May 1. One man called from the window of his car at the intersection of Orange Street and Broadway to ask what the group was protesting. “We’re looking for safety in … Read more
Protesters advocating for fairness in the workplace stood outside City Brew Coffee downtown drawing honks and hollers Friday, May 1. One man called from the window of his car at the intersection of Orange Street and Broadway to ask what the group was protesting. “We’re looking for safety in … Read more
On April 25, Dante Olson announced on his Instagram account that he was being signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. He announced this following the NFL draft, which took place from April 23-25. Read more
UM students voted on the new ASUM president and vice president in a three-way race and altered the size and makeup of future senates with a 13% voter turnout. Read more
A lab at the University of Montana is actively researching and running safety trials on potential COVID-19 vaccines, the University announced in a press release Thursday. Read more
With just weeks left until graduation, everything was going according to plan for University of Montana senior Trisha Bartle. The German and creative writing double major had a regular gig wri… Read more
The University of Montana has urged all students to stay off campus. Health officials stress hygiene above all else because there’s no vaccine. White gauze masks hang across the mouths of stud… Read more
Madelyn Allovio removed her left hand from the yoke and yelled through a small window, “All clear!” She rested her elbow near the ash trays that came stock in all the Cessna 172s. Read more
Missoula’s International Wildlife Film Fest might be coming to a close, but there’s still time to catch some virtual screenings on the festival’s 43rd year. Here are some of our recs. Read more
*Jumps off of platform and lands behind you* Read more
At 8 o’clock on the dot every evening, echoing howls can be heard throughout Missoula. Students and other residents across town are participating in the 8 o’clock Howl for Missoula. Read more
UM Housing has halved its vacate notice. Unemployment has skyrocketed. Class has been canceled. Thankfully, our noble Governor has suspended evictions, in a surprising turn after closing our places of employment and thus suspending our incomes for the well-being of our communities. Which was…
A few days ago at 10 p.m., I sat on the phone with my partner, curled up in a blanket, petting my childhood cat and telling her about my plans for putting together the last Kaimin of the semester. We have this conversation every Sunday, usually in person, but this time it was different. This…
I’m 23 and back at my parents’ house. Which isn’t so bad. I alternate between old woman activities and preteen ones – from knitting (potholders, mostly, thanks for asking), to scrapbooking, to TikTok dances and PlayStation. Anything to distract myself from family drama, my canceled graduatio…
Patients with COVID-19 have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness.
Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure and can include:
If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of Coronavirus, has been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or has recently been in an area with ongoing spread of the virus, call your medical provider or the Curry Health Center hotline at (406) 243-4330 to discuss your treatment options.
A short film about the 2020 Coldsmoke Freeride Competition at Lost Trail Powder Mountain in Montana.
