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Landscaping and Grounds Crew sprout a fresh variety of produce around campus

Landscaping and Grounds Crew sprout a fresh variety of produce around campus

Amid the grassy lawns and patches of delicate cosmos blossoms, organic vegetables, fruits and herbs are growing all over campus. This produce is part of the edible garden program and is available for anyone to harvest. “People can find them and utilize them, and it's like a neat

The Unspoken Pressure to be Outdoorsy at MSU

The Unspoken Pressure to be Outdoorsy at MSU

I have been asked why I chose to attend MSU on multiple occasions throughout my three years here. When some people see how I dress, what my hobbies are and how I spend my time, they become confused and almost judgmental towards my decision. I didn’t grow up skiing,

Bozeman officials pass codes improving protections for local wetlands

Bozeman officials pass codes improving protections for local wetlands

In an effort to strengthen protection for local wetlands, the Bozeman City Commission passed a set of development codes last week increasing the minimum buffer between wetlands and developments from 10 feet to 25. The legislation was passed Sept. 9 in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023

Raptor survey takes flight in the Bridgers

Raptor survey takes flight in the Bridgers

Every morning for the next two months, Isabel Masi, Oskar Robinson and Emily Quillen will hike to a concrete helipad perched high on the ridge of the Bridger Mountains to clock in for work. Their job? Counting migrating raptors as part of a decades-long effort to monitor their populations.

“Scaling New Heights” highlights mountain goat conservation

“Scaling New Heights” highlights mountain goat conservation

Although mountain goats are known to quite literally live life on the edge, these animals now face a host of threats entirely outside of their control. However, mountain goat expert Bruce Smith is working to spread awareness of their plight. On April 2, the Bozeman Public Library hosted “Scaling New