In forests across the Northwest each summer, some brave University of Montana forestry students get a taste of danger in the name of their education. To some students like Charlie Chabot, learning was almost like beating fear itself.

Many of the platforms for the student government senate and executive candidates are fairly similar in practice, but they will have different execution methods: All are essentially advocating for a more welcoming culture within the Associated Students of the University of Montana, and more c…

(Bernard): 

On February 24th, 2023, the University of Montana’s Aber Hall flooded after a broken sprinkler pipe burst on the top floor. The first six floors are offices. Students live on the rest of the 11 floors. All the floors were damaged by water. Students had to be evacuated without grabbing many o…

With the year coming to a close and registration starting to open for next year, students are once again working through financial aid. But something’s off: was it always this difficult? Met with busy signals, holds, and inconsistent answers, a process so essential to students staying in sch…

This week more than 30 schools from places like Arizona, Oregon, Washington and many more will arrive in Missoula to attend the Western Regional Honors Council Conference. The conference is in Missoula for the first time ever, and will let students of the Davidson Honors College present thei…

The ROTC can seem like a members-only secret club, and those texts from recruiters can make some feel mighty unpatriotic. Many don’t even know what the acronym stands for. So what’s the truth about the program?

Tucked away in the art annex right by the ceramic and sculpture studios sits one of the University of Montana’s most unknown recreation centers: the Grizzly pool. It’s a 25-meter indoor pool used both competitively and recreationally, but only by those who can find it. 

Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you spend on DoorDash and delivery apps like it? Have you ever asked yourself why you even order on the app? This week, we’ll look at the notorious food delivery apps and how they have built an empire on the backs of college students.

Boris Granovskiy and Allison Brown are a couple that were brought together by a compass. They’ve traveled the world in search of the joy they receive from a sport called orienteering. Now they’re at the University of Montana, where they built their own Missoula team, Griz Orienteering, or Gr…

I’m Clayton Murphy, and this is your Kaimin Cast for the week of Feb. 13. As we get closer to Valentine’s Day, let’s hear about the woes and heartbreaks of University of Montana students. 

It’s a bitter 12 degrees on the University of Montana campus. Most students are hurriedly scurrying into the buildings to avoid the cold. But, not every student!

I’m Clayton Murphy, and this is your Kaimin Cast for the week of January 30th. This time, how are students reevaluating school, switching majors and discovering themselves throughout their college careers?

Winter break is a wonderful time away from classes and filled to the brim with fun, family and freedom. Many students leave Missoula for the entire break. For some, this trek home is farther than it is for others. 

From pony soccer to burnt sweet potatoes, every family has their own holiday scandals, secrets and stories. As UM goes home for the holidays, we wanted to hear about your worst winter mishaps, so we hit the streets and asked students about their most notorious holiday stories. And, to make s…

Gabbie Byers has always found interest in nature, especially in one of its smaller members: bugs. Ever since she could walk, Byers has been an avid rock flipper. Crickets, worms, roly polies, and beetles — any resident of her family’s garden was of utmost interest. In high school, Byers bega…

I’m Alyssa Tompkins and this is the Kaimin Cast for the week of November 14th. This time, meet the new UC gardener, Sean Helms! 

Harriet:

I’m Alyssa Tompkins, and this is the Kaimin Cast for the week of October 31st. 

I’m Elinor Smith, and this is your Kiamin cast for the week of October 24th. This time, why are traveling preachers coming to campus, and what can students do to properly react. 

Hi, I’m Alyssa Tompkins and this is the Kaimin Cast for the week of October 17th. 

I’m Elinor Smith and this is your Kaimin Cast for the week of October 10th…. This time, a deep dive into Doug Emlen’s research and what we can all learn from beetles. 

I’m Alyssa Tompkins, and this is the Kaimin Cast for the week of October 3rd, 2022. 

I’m Elinor Smith and this is your Kaimin Cast for the week of September 26th… this time a closer look at the PEAS Farm and the internship offered through it. 

I'm Elinor Smith and this is your Kaimin Cast for the week of Sept. 12. This time, a profile on the Grizzly Marching Band’s drum majors and how they came to lead the band.

Elani Borhegyi is an environmental science and sustainability student at the University of Montana. They’re originally from Boston, Massachusetts, but they came to Montana to pursue their degree and explore the Big Sky State. Borhegyi is an avid hiker and backpacker and was eager to soak up …