With tensions between China and the United States rising as the war in Ukraine rages on, differing political systems and ideologies are being put to the test. In the war between autocracy and democracy, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center hosted a discussion for two individuals to make the… Read moreAbolishing autocracy: Mansfield Center discusses democracy
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A case involving multiple sexual assaults and threats allegedly committed on campus by a then-UM student has been referred back to the University of Montana Police Department for further investigation. Read moreMissoula County, UMPD investigating case involving multiple on campus sexual assaults
John Massena, the University of Montana’s admissions director, resigned after working for UM for two years. Massena is leaving the role to tend to a family member’s medical issues. Read moreUM admission director resigns, citing personal reasons
In an effort to free up parking space on campus by decreasing demand, the University of Montana’s Parking Department will restructure its permit system and increase the cost of all parking except hourly pay next year. Much of this reform will be aimed at cutting down parking for students liv… Read moreParking passes will be more expensive next year
Correction: In a prior version of this article, Frank Liberio's childrens' names were listed as Matt and Chris, but they are Dom and Marissa. Read moreEchoes of Declin
When the clock strikes 11 p.m. and University of Montana students emerge from their late shifts and homework, only a few restaurants in town are open. And as the days get longer, and the tempe… Read moreZootown After Dark
The Associated Students of the University of Montana election season is here, and candidates are vying for student support after a year filled with controversy, internal conflicts and multiple… Read moreA Seat at the Table
Are you there God? Nope, just Kelly Fremon Craig. Read more‘Are you there God?’ Nope, just Kelly Fremon Craig
Complete with wild dingo chases, wombat attacks and kangaroo wrestling, all within 76 minutes, Kylie Stott’s “Kangaroo Valley” is an entertaining documentary for all ages. Read more‘Kangaroo Valley:’ wombats, roos and dingos down under
The semester’s done. You’ve either graduated (you never have to worry about finals again!) or you’re on summer break. But, as Phineas and Ferb said, “The annual problem of our generation is finding a good way to spend it.” Are you going to build a rocket? Fight a mummy? Mow a bunch of lawns?… Read moreSummer job-o-scope
Looking across the Oval this lovely spring day, one could easily forget the months of late nights, last minute essays and grueling group projects.
I came to Missoula three years ago after graduating high school and spending the summer delivering pizzas in an N95 mask. My family drove up to Missoula to help me move into Knowles Hall. None of us were sure how far I’d make it into my freshman year before a COVID-19 outbreak would inevitab…
The Montana House of Representatives’ decision to censor Montana’s openly transgender legislator, Democrat Zooey Zephyr from Missoula, holds a grave message for LGBTQIA+ people in the state and the 11,000 Missoulians she represents.