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Empathetic Grading Amid the Pandemic

Empathetic Grading Amid the Pandemic

In light of school closures and the coronavirus pandemic, Montana State University has joined other universities by implementing a voluntary pass/fail policy for spring semester. Most colleges across the country have sent students home and either terminated classes or moved them online for the remainder of the school year,

ASMSU Preschool program changes pace to support the children of essential workers

ASMSU Preschool program changes pace to support the children of essential workers

Life changed for many people in Montana on Saturday, March 28,when Governor Steve Bullock issued a shelter-in-place order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order suspended the operation of nonessential businesses but permitted essential businesses to remain open. Examples of essential businesses and services include,

Make Self-Care A Priority

Given the pile of classes, extracurriculars, and work that students face, it’s not shocking that more and more organizations on campus encourage students to practice “self-care” to avoid burnout. Since coming to MSU, I’ve heard students, administrators and staff speak about the importance of self-care. Defined

The closure no graduating senior saw coming

The closure no graduating senior saw coming

College graduation is typically one of the most significant memories for a student. As the implications of coronavirus have become increasingly far-reaching, this important celebration has come to an unexpected halt, ending many students’ academic careers in an anticlimactic fashion. On the morning of Friday, April 3, the Commissioner

Professors packing up

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers. Dr. Paul Pinky, an assistant teaching professor in the Department of History and Philosophy, has just become the first teacher to have every single one of his students drop out of

Bobcat participation in the 2020 census

Bobcat participation in the 2020 census

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau counts people where they live and sleep most of the time to determine the allocation of billions of dollars in government funding and political representation in Congress. If you are a Montana State University student who lives in Bozeman — even if you

From C’s to P’s: MSU goes pass/fail

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the everyday routines of millions of people. As preventive measures such as social distancing and the closure of all nonessential businesses continue to be implemented, individuals are forced to navigate unprecedented obstacles. Students of MSU and campuses around the world are no exception.