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Yellowstone sets April 17 opening for Gardiner and West entrances

Yellowstone National Park officials announced an opening date for some of its entrances and roads. Starting at 8 a.m. on April 17, the North Entrance in Gardiner and the West Entrance in West Yellowstone will open to the public. From those two entrances, visitors may reach Mammoth Hot Springs,

Bozeman locals give advice on how to survive the incoming Yellowstone tsunami

Bozeman locals give advice on how to survive the incoming Yellowstone tsunami

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Yellowstone National Park is gone and Bozeman will soon be next. The park’s trademark geysers erupted simultaneously last weekend, sending a massive flood

Letter to the editor: GeoPOWER Act leads the way to the future

I just learned of a potentially remarkable occurrence that has happened in Congress. Despite all of the discord that we hear that happens in our U.S. Congress, two senators, Montana’s own Sen. Daines and Colorado's Democratic Sen. Hickenlooper, have introduced a bill that could have major

MSU receives geothermal grant

On Wednesday, Sept. 22, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $12 million in funding for seven research projects to enhance geothermal energy systems. MSU received $1.5 million of this grant to analyze thermally induced calcite precipitation as a method to control hydraulic properties in enhanced geothermal systems.

Romney Oval goes green

Romney Oval goes green

Another effort to promote a more sustainable university is underway at MSU. Those who regularly stroll through Romney Oval may have noticed that the area is obstructed by fencing. In the following weeks, a geothermal energy system will be developed that will serve Romney Hall once the building’s renovation