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Ignorance is Bliss for National Politics

Ignorance is Bliss for National Politics

The state of national politics right now is so dismal that not even political science majors want anything to do with it. And why would they? Staying informed at all feels like psychological self-harm, regardless of one’s ideology. As a political science minor, when I chat with my

Hotel Construction Doesn’t Benefit MSU Students, Just MSU

Hotel Construction Doesn’t Benefit MSU Students, Just MSU

In Sept. 2019, MSU proposed the idea of an on-campus hotel for the betterment of both the culinary arts and hospitality programs, according to the Montana Board of Regents. In May 2023, the proposed hotel became an exception to MSU’s maximum 20 lease term at a Board of

BoZone’s Best of Bozeman Are (Mostly) Campus Hits

BoZone’s Best of Bozeman Are (Mostly) Campus Hits

Every year, “BoZone” — an online hub for various Bozeman events — releases a list celebrating places around town as the best for that year as voted on by the public in an online poll. From restaurants and coffee shops to tattoo parlors and breweries, there's a best-of award

Students Face Lack of Entry-Level Positions

For college students, there is typically no such thing as job security. We are all mostly locked into seasonal work or sent back to the same restaurants or coffee shops year after year. Jobs in the service industry fill an economic need; however, burnout creeps in quickly. It is easy

Misdiagnoses Can Curb the College Experience

College students facing mental health crises are often misdiagnosed and it harms their ability to receive proper care. According to the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, the prevalence of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety continues to rise each year, especially among 18-29-year-olds. While

Bozeman Has Lost The Novelty of Antique Stores

Bozeman Has Lost The Novelty of Antique Stores

A year ago, a walk down Main Street would have included a quick trip to a coffee shop, thrifting and a stroll through both of the antique stores which were filled with all sorts of oddities. Thrift stores in the US have increased in both popularity and prices in the

Students Weigh in on Bozeman's Dormant Winter

With each passing day, the glaring lack of snow around Bozeman becomes more and more apparent. There are certainly benefits to a delayed winter, but no one can deny that it feels strange to be in Dec. with no snow on the ground and temperatures in the 50s on some