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Letter to the Editor: Meet Miss Heart of the Valley

Hello, everyone! My name is Sophia Young, and I am honored to introduce myself as Miss Heart of the Valley 2027, proudly representing both the Gallatin Valley and Madison Valley! I am currently a sophomore at MSU studying Animal Science with an emphasis in Livestock Management on the Pre-Veterinary

The National Organization for Women Montana Chapter invite students to join their organization

The National Organization for Women Montana Chapter invite students to join their organization

‘We're at a stalemate’: Student group and MSU clash on University free speech policy

‘We're at a stalemate’: Student group and MSU clash on University free speech policy

The Rum Runners: Ultimate frisbee club team keeps winning streak

The Rum Runners: Ultimate frisbee club team keeps winning streak

Wild Joe*s to close its doors after 25 years

Wild Joe*s to close its doors after 25 years

‘Leaning into the future’: Changes to the Career Fair reflect broader shifts coming to Career Services

‘Leaning into the future’: Changes to the Career Fair reflect broader shifts coming to Career Services

Message From the Front Lines of the Culture War: TPUSA’s recent event was problematic

News!

‘We're at a stalemate’: Student group and MSU clash on University free speech policy

‘We're at a stalemate’: Student group and MSU clash on University free speech policy

On Sept. 30, MSU’s chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) staged a protest inside the 2026 Fall Career Fair at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The demonstration targeted Barnard Construction, a Bozeman-based company that was contracted by President Donald Trump’s Administration to construct a portion of

Wild Joe*s to close its doors after 25 years

Wild Joe*s to close its doors after 25 years

‘Leaning into the future’: Changes to the Career Fair reflect broader shifts coming to Career Services

‘Leaning into the future’: Changes to the Career Fair reflect broader shifts coming to Career Services

ASMSU Senate unanimously passes student mental health resolution

ASMSU Senate unanimously passes student mental health resolution

Sustainability Summit’s Keynote Speaker Inspires Rethinking the Environmentalist Movement.

Sustainability Summit’s Keynote Speaker Inspires Rethinking the Environmentalist Movement.

Students for a Democratic Society alleged MSU "intimidated student free speech”

Students for a Democratic Society alleged MSU "intimidated student free speech”

Bobcat Career Closet opens to provide free professional clothing to MSU students

Bobcat Career Closet opens to provide free professional clothing to MSU students

Sports!

The Rum Runners: Ultimate frisbee club team keeps winning streak

The Rum Runners: Ultimate frisbee club team keeps winning streak

A team of college students, a flying disc and a drawing of a character named Rummy McJuggerton — that’s the story behind Montana State’s men’s ultimate frisbee club team, better known as the Rum Runners. Last week, they worked to prepare for the Montana Fall Ultimate College Classic

Bobcats old and Bobcats new join together to rock the gold and the blue

Bobcats old and Bobcats new join together to rock the gold and the blue

Bobcats remain undefeated with 35-30 comeback win over Central Connecticut

Bobcats remain undefeated with 35-30 comeback win over Central Connecticut

Reigning National Champions Find Their 16th Straight Victory

Reigning National Champions Find Their 16th Straight Victory

Meet Michael Kneeland, MSU’s very own Paralympian

Meet Michael Kneeland, MSU’s very own Paralympian

Bobcats dominate the diamond in weekend sweep

Bobcats dominate the diamond in weekend sweep

Women’s Lacrosse Club gears up for Nationals

Women’s Lacrosse Club gears up for Nationals

Culture!

The National Organization for Women Montana Chapter invite students to join their organization

The National Organization for Women Montana Chapter invite students to join their organization

Montana’s chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) held an informative, discussion-based luncheon on Sept. 29 in the Strand Union Building, hosted by the MSU Women's Center and Student Advocates for Reproductive Rights (SARR) at MSU. NOW was founded in 1966, and has been advocating

Hazing & the red zone: dangers during Fall on campus

Magpie Art Supply: Bozeman's first reuse craft store

Students reflect on vaccine choices while campus flu clinic offers shots

Students reflect on vaccine choices while campus flu clinic offers shots

Meet Tabay: freshmen, food truck owner and aspiring paleontologist

Meet Tabay: freshmen, food truck owner and aspiring paleontologist

Meet Bozeman’s first Police Community Liaison

Meet Bozeman’s first Police Community Liaison

MSU Bozeman officially opens new hub of nursing education

MSU Bozeman officially opens new hub of nursing education

Outdoors!

‘Love and water’: Riverhorse Nakadate shares love for the outdoors in new book

‘Love and water’: Riverhorse Nakadate shares love for the outdoors in new book

The sounds of laughter and a faint smell of beer filled the Montana Troutfitters shop well past closing time last Wednesday. Community members gathered to meet Riverhorse Nakadate, a Patagonia fly-fishing ambassador and author of “Water Lines: A Life on Marshes, Rivers, Seas, and in the Rain.” The main

Bear with them: it’s bulking season

Wolves’ endangered species status under review

Wolves’ endangered species status under review

Local chapter of Wild Montana to host annual volunteer program

Local chapter of Wild Montana to host annual volunteer program

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

NRWG keeps tradition of woodworking alive

406 Flea promotes environmental sustainability in fashion

406 Flea promotes environmental sustainability in fashion

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