Sexual violence is an increasingly prevalent issue across the United States. One of the ways this manifests is through the distribution of “revenge porn,” or nonconsensual pornography. In fact, according to Center for Innovative Public Health Research, “1 in 25 Americans have been a victim o…
In a letter to the editor published by the Montana Kaimin on Feb. 21, former UM student Garret Morrill offered an ad hominem attack on the homeless, noting that “the average person does not want to deal” with the “notoriously dirty, crime-laden, miserable, and unhealthy” conditions created b…
As a student, I can’t help but think about higher education funding as we continue the 2019 Legislative Session. State funding for public universities has taken a nosedive since 2008. Although spending has been on the rise in recent years, funding was still down 16 percent in 2017, adjusted …
Anyone who has set foot on campus this winter is aware of the university’s appalling neglect of its own walkways. While the university doesn’t bother to hide its disdain for the safety of its own students, staff, and visitors, let us take a moment to acknowledge the ones who are really getti…
On April 4th, 1968, the day started like any other in Memphis. A light warm rain fell upon the city as residents went about their day as they did the day before and the day before that. An ordinary day.
"The Power of And" has been President Bodnar's slogan to describe the University of Montana since the beginning of this year; it is a direct reference to the importance of Liberal Arts education here at UM. This made the recent release of the Budget Targets for 2021 all the more shocking to …
"The Power of And" has been President Bodnar's slogan to describe the University of Montana since the beginning of this year; it is a direct reference to the importance of a Liberal Arts education here at the University of Montana. This made the recent release of the Budget Targets for 2021 …
"The Power of And" has been President Bodnar's slogan to describe the University of Montana since the beginning of this year; it is a direct reference to the importance of Liberal Arts education here at the University of Montana. This made the recent release of the Budget Targets for 2021 al…
Why should you VOTE YES on the 6 Mill Levy?
Reading Kailyn Mercer’s piece on not being believed when coming forward about abuse, I was struck with how much I related to her experience.
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The following is a transcript, with one misspoken correction, of comments made by a student at the Sept. 20 Faculty Senate meeting. The student submitted the transcript as a letter to the editor.
This letter is in reference to this story about a UM professor charged with assault.
We are writing in response to the article in the Kaimin about the University of Montana Foundation’s investments. The UM Foundation invests using standard practices, pays applicable taxes and abides by state and federal laws.
For the past year, I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Senator Andria Schafer as a friend and a professional. She exemplifies integrity as a leader and a peer. In every senate meeting, she maintains a composed demeanor while advocating for both popular and unpopular views. Senator Sc…
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I have had the pleasure and the privilege of serving with Michael and Colin on senate for the past seven and a half months, and in that time, I have seen them step up to tackle every hard or controversial topic that has come to the senate floor.
