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WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: Title IX debate continues with Supreme Court decision pending

WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: Title IX debate continues with Supreme Court decision pending

(The Center Square) – A national debate over Title IX enforcement continues as the Trump administration investigates schools and universities that allow transgender students to compete in women's sports. Critics argue federal officials are neglecting other core protections under the law. The Trump administration maintains that allowing transgender athletes

Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences

Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences

The number of bills directly targeting and undermining the existing legal rights of transgender and nonbinary people in the U.S. has been escalating, with sharp increases since 2021 and with each consecutive year. Kansas dealt the most radical blow yet on Feb. 26, 2026, as a law that immediately

Hunter Hess Showed Us What It Means to Represent the U.S.

Hunter Hess Showed Us What It Means to Represent the U.S.

When U.S. freestyle skier Hunter Hess was asked at a press conference how it felt to represent his country at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, he said: “It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now, I think. It’s a little hard.” The backlash was

‘It's worth addressing’: The Exponent explores healthy relationships for Valentine’s Day

‘It's worth addressing’: The Exponent explores healthy relationships for Valentine’s Day

On any given college campus, relationships are unfolding everywhere: during late-night study sessions, in shared apartments and on social media. But while students spend years learning how to write academic papers, solve complex equations and build their careers, few are taught how to foster a healthy romantic relationship. With

“Sex Ed 2.0” breaks the taboo around discussions of sexual health

“Sex Ed 2.0” breaks the taboo around discussions of sexual health

Just inside the double doors of the Procrastinator Theater, condoms, Plan B and educational pamphlets covered a table, welcoming guests to a panel discussion on sexual health. Last Thursday, students, faculty and community members were invited to attend “Sex Ed 2.0: What We Didn’t Learn in High School.

Gallatin Community Gun Club holds inclusive gun training event

Gallatin Community Gun Club holds inclusive gun training event

In Montana, guns are a familiar sight — but without an inclusive space to learn, the barrier for entry can be high. The Gallatin Community Gun Club (GCGC) is working to change that, teaching everyone regardless of their identity. Despite heavy rain and unrelenting wind, members of the Gallatin community joined

Campus Civil Rights looks to grow Volunteer Advocate program

Campus Civil Rights looks to grow Volunteer Advocate program

As MSU students settle into a new school year, the Campus Civil Rights (CCR) office is looking for volunteers to help Bobcats navigate issues on campus. CCR was formed in 2024 by merging the VOICE Center and the Office of Institutional Equity. The office is responsible for addressing protected class