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The Fight to be Recognized Under Montana Law

The Fight to be Recognized Under Montana Law

Updating older understandings of scientific terminology is an important part in keeping our language modern and inclusive. Our understanding of sex and gender has changed, so a bill seeking to create a more inclusive definition, in legislation, is necessary for change. Unfortunately, the definition proposed by SB 458 is far

Anonymous death threat galvanizes MSU’s queer community

Anonymous death threat galvanizes MSU’s queer community

Update: On July 9, 2025, former MSU student Rex Wu pled guilty to sending this threatening email, among others. He faces five years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. His sentencing will take place on Nov. 6 at the Russell Smith Federal Courthouse in

Letters to the Editor: Proposed Montana legislation

A whirlwind of proposed bills, resolutions and laws are flying through the Montana Legislature — and straight into our inbox. Last week, we received many letters to the editor from students about measures up for consideration in the state’s Senate and House of Representatives. Thank you for sharing your stances

ASMSU political team opens communication between students and state legislators

ASMSU political team opens communication between students and state legislators

The state legislature in Helena may seem an unreachable place for many students who want to effect social and political change. But as the state legislative session gets underway, politically organized ASMSU students are bridging the gap between students and legislators. To do so, last fall ASMSU hired Lorelei Michael-

Alpha Sig sparks lawsuit and zoning backlash

Alpha Sig sparks lawsuit and zoning backlash

Within a single year of moving into 411 W. Garfield, the MSU chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi has been accused of hazing and underage drinking, suspended by the Dean of Students Office and placed on “alcohol-free” status. Yet, that may be the least of the problems facing the embattled

How TikTok security concerns swept the country and landed in Montana

How TikTok security concerns swept the country and landed in Montana

Suspicion about data collection by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has swept the country and landed in the Montana University System (MUS) in the form of a ban of the app. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, MSU students received an email from the MUS and the Office of the Commissioner of

ASMSU hosts first annual State of the Union

ASMSU hosted its first State of the Union Address on Tuesday, Nov. 29, designed to give students the opportunity to sit down with student government representatives and discuss ongoing projects and the student government’s vision for the future. All 21 ASMSU senators, the executive branch, the seven ASMSU Supreme