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Kylee Rux

COVID-19 pandemic allows ducks to reclaim homeland

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers. As the recent COVID-19 outbreak takes a toll on the economy, there appears to be a brighter future in store for the environment. Images have been populating the internet of

On-campus housing tackles COVID-19 dilemma

Students who spent their spring breaks away from MSU, whether it was to travel back home to their cozy beds, embark on a tropical vacation or depart to the massive red rock formations of Moab, were all shocked when the University encouraged students not to return to their on-campus

Romney Oval goes green

Romney Oval goes green

Another effort to promote a more sustainable university is underway at MSU. Those who regularly stroll through Romney Oval may have noticed that the area is obstructed by fencing. In the following weeks, a geothermal energy system will be developed that will serve Romney Hall once the building’s renovation

Invigorating Three Minute Thesis competition

Invigorating Three Minute Thesis competition

With five noteworthy judges, seven graduate-level finalists and a full audience, the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering hosted the sixth annual “Three Minute Thesis” competition in Inspiration Hall this past Thursday, Feb. 27. Contestants were required to condense their 80,000-word thesis projects into a 180-second presentation

Police: On the rise

Police: On the rise

With over 20 years of leadership experience and 14 years at the executive level, MSU brought in an impressive candidate as the hunt for a new Chief of University Police continues. The national recruitment for a new chief began in December. After a long day of interviewing, John Vinson faced

A vision of empowerment

A vision of empowerment

Challenging, interactive and inspirational were the words expressed by the students, faculty and community members who gathered in Ballroom A in the SUB on Wednesday, Feb. 12 to hear the moving story of Sara Minkara. Minkara is a Lebanese-American Muslim who is an internationally recognized advocate in disability inclusion,

Ayala: A Balla (in the eyes of the NSF)

MSU’s spring semester kicked off with mathematics professor David Ayala receiving a National Science Foundation CAREER grant for his research in quantum physics. Ayala works in a mathematical field called higher category theory. The intent of his research is to use patterns to address the behavior of intricate quantum