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The Romanticisation of Drinking in College

The Romanticisation of Drinking in College

College is the time to experiment, party and socialize to the extreme — or so they say. What that entails varies for each person, but this romanticized image of what college should look like usually centers on excessive alcohol consumption. The expectation to fulfill this stereotype can make students feel pressured

MSU’s research enterprise continues to innovate

In the face of a changing national research landscape, MSU is working to maintain its position in the sector. Backed by about $300 million in funding this year, the University is constantly aiming to improve its top-rated research enterprise. As part of its land grant mission, MSU is called

Triem and Growney plan for a blue and gold-filled year

Triem and Growney plan for a blue and gold-filled year

The new Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) president and vice president spent hours over the summer learning the responsibilities of their roles. Now, President Lenny Triem and Vice President Finn Growney are working toward fulfilling their campaign promises and ensuring ASMSU serves students in the best ways it can. ASMSU

Nonprofits that support the Bozeman Public Library merge

Nonprofits that support the Bozeman Public Library merge

Two foundations — the Friends of the Bozeman Public Library and the Bozeman Public Library Foundation — merged in January 2025 to create one nonprofit organization, the Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation. The new foundation now focuses on both fundraising and book sales. Janay Johnson, the executive director of the Friends and

How MSU students are handling the transition to Canvas

How MSU students are handling the transition to Canvas

MSU students are reporting mixed reactions towards Canvas, the University’s new learning-management system. Some cite confusion over assignment accessibility while others appreciate features the old system Desire2Learn (D2L) didn’t offer. The Montana University System (MUS) selected Canvas after a vetting process that began in November 2021. The

MSU makes headway on construction, with more to come

MSU makes headway on construction, with more to come

Construction began for MSU’s new on-campus hotel on Sept. 19. The start of this project highlights MSU’s record-breaking infrastructure updates in recent years, which administrators said are designed with student and stakeholder needs in mind. The hotel’s groundbreaking comes amidst the busiest building period in

Graduate union raises concerns regarding compensation, housing

Graduate union raises concerns regarding compensation, housing

Graduate assistants (GAs) at MSU are raising concerns about low pay, lack of health insurance and housing costs that they say are driving graduate students to the breaking point. With contract negotiations underway between the University and the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) — the campus union representing GAs — leaders say real