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How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much

When “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” aired its final episode on May 21, 2026, critics lamented more than the end of a television program. It was a nightly ritual that millions of Americans participated in, with Bloomberg media reporter Lucas Shaw describing its cancellation as one more sign of

‘The arts belong to everyone’: Dean Adams encourages students to see art in the monotony of life

‘The arts belong to everyone’: Dean Adams encourages students to see art in the monotony of life

Have you ever wondered about the embossed tile structures on the outer wall of Renne Library, or paused in Cheever Hall to take in the artwork on display? Although the details may be easy to overlook during the campus hustle-and-bustle, Dean Adams — the dean of the College of

50th annual powwow to take place in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse this weekend

50th annual powwow to take place in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse this weekend

This weekend, the American Indian Council (AIC) will host MSU’s 50th Annual AIC Powwow in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse — a milestone event celebrating Indigenous culture, community and continuity. For Indigenous communities across the U.S., powwows are not just social gatherings, according to Michaiah Pease, an environmental engineering student

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

Like many young, urban professionals, we run on coffee. We especially enjoy frequenting independently owned cafes that pride themselves on ethically sourced beverages, strong local ties and a hip aesthetic. They’re the kinds of places that sneer at the homogenization and predictability of Tim Hortons, Second Cup, Dunkin and

Pulphead calls Bozeman creatives to a new late-night study space

Pulphead calls Bozeman creatives to a new late-night study space

Behind an average-looking building on South Wallace Avenue, there is a nondescript loading dock with an equally unremarkable door. Inside is a creative lounge called Pulphead, a late-night space for readers and writers. Wordsmiths are invited to join this after-hours hideaway and let their creative juices flow.

Head to Head: Which Season of the Olympic Games Reigns Supreme?

Head to Head: Which Season of the Olympic Games Reigns Supreme?

Every two years the world pauses to watch the Olympic Games. Whether they are held under the blazing sun or against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, both showcase greatness. However, supporters of each insist their preferred season delivers the truest form of extraordinary athleticism. In this head-to-head,

Letter to the Editor: It Doesn’t Matter How Hard Your Degree Is — Focus on How How Much You Can Learn From It

There was an opinion piece in the Feb. 26 Exponent titled “Getting a Science Degree is Harder Than an Arts Degree” by Sarah Scharff. Basically, the article claimed that Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees are harder than Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees because BSs have grade-changing exams, require you