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Letter to the editor: Greenhouse gases endanger us all

It’s official: our president cares more about his already obscenely wealthy friends in the oil industry and other industrialists becoming wealthier than bankrupting the health of Americans. Clean air and clean water are vital for good health. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases — caused by burning fossil fuels such

Men’s Hockey squares off against the Griz in rivalry series

Men’s Hockey squares off against the Griz in rivalry series

The Men’s Hockey Club suited up against the University of Montana (UM) Grizzlies on Friday, Jan. 30 for its Senior Night Game in front of a sold-out crowd at the Ressler Motors Ice Rink. The ‘Cats came out victorious in the barn burner matchup, but were defeated by

Students Against Genocide calls on MSU to cut ties with Metrea, Reveal Technology

Students Against Genocide calls on MSU to cut ties with Metrea, Reveal Technology

Students Against Genocide (SAG) is calling on MSU to cut ties with companies on its Innovation Campus that conduct military and mass surveillance technology research and development, including Metrea Spectrum Operations and Reveal Technology. The campaign, which has included protests, tabling and petition circulation, officially launched two weeks ago. According

Gov. Gianforte signs memo with huge Japanese company for data center possibilities in MT

Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a memorandum of understanding with a huge multinational Japanese company to “advance potential investment in data center and power infrastructure projects in Montana.” Gianforte announced on Thursday that he had signed the document in Tokyo with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries during a strategic trade mission to

CIA campus visit provides students with career information

MSU hosted representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Directorate of Operations last week for a series of on-campus information sessions. The event, presented through Career, Internship and Student Employment Services at the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success, was designed to give MSU students access to information about

Government shutdown ends, uncertainty around SNAP remains

Government shutdown ends, uncertainty around SNAP remains

The federal government officially reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 12 — but only until Jan. 30, 2026, creating uncertainty as government agencies begin their return to normalcy. Oct. 1 marks the fiscal year deadline for the federal government, and both chambers of Congress and the president must pass legislation by this date

Environmental groups challenge NorthWestern Energy's intent to power data centers

A coalition of nine different organizations, many of which are environmental advocacy groups, have filed a complaint with the Montana Public Service Commission challenging NorthWestern Energy’s plan to supply huge amounts of power to three data center developers in the coming years. The organizations say the plan could “deepen