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MSU students weigh in on if tattoos should be silly or serious

MSU students weigh in on if tattoos should be silly or serious

Getting ink injected into your skin can be a big deal, but for some MSU students, it isn’t. Their tattoos range from being deeply meaningful to simply the word "ski" and an arrow pointing at their butt. So, although the art form is undeniably popular, there are

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

Free Press Fest hosts discussions on the state of journalism

Free Press Fest hosts discussions on the state of journalism

The second annual Montana Free Press Festival invited community members to campus for candid conversations about threats to journalism, democracy and public lands — and how local reporting offers a path forward. MSU — the primary sponsor of the festival — hosted this year’s events, which were organized by the Montana Free

Brock Tessman outlines his passion, purpose and plans for MSU

Brock Tessman outlines his passion, purpose and plans for MSU

Two years ago, Brock Tessman sat with his wife in the front seat of a moving truck headed for Michigan, wondering if they would ever find their way back to Montana. The couple decided that they would only return to Big Sky Country if the president position at MSU became

Campus Civil Rights looks to grow Volunteer Advocate program

Campus Civil Rights looks to grow Volunteer Advocate program

As MSU students settle into a new school year, the Campus Civil Rights (CCR) office is looking for volunteers to help Bobcats navigate issues on campus. CCR was formed in 2024 by merging the VOICE Center and the Office of Institutional Equity. The office is responsible for addressing protected class

MSU students display a mix of emotions after Charlie Kirk’s death

Right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead on Utah Valley University’s campus in Orem last Wednesday during an outdoor ‘Prove Me Wrong’ debate. Within minutes of it taking place, a graphic video of the assassination was disseminated across social media platforms. Kirk had just started his “American

“We had a very diverse culture”: A look into Bozeman’s roots

“We had a very diverse culture”: A look into Bozeman’s roots

Many may not recognize the names of Black pioneers Samuel Lewis or Lucille Smith Thompson, but in the heart of downtown Bozeman, The Extreme History Project (TEHP) is committed to sharing their complex history. TEHP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public history organization that was created in 2012