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Hunter Hess Showed Us What It Means to Represent the U.S.

Hunter Hess Showed Us What It Means to Represent the U.S.

When U.S. freestyle skier Hunter Hess was asked at a press conference how it felt to represent his country at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, he said: “It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now, I think. It’s a little hard.” The backlash was

Actually, We Can Take Action Against Climate Change

Actually, We Can Take Action Against Climate Change

When we read news about rising oceans or see pictures of polar bears stranded on melting ice floes, individual action against climate change can seem futile. This relentless doom — with almost no coverage on climate progress — only teaches us to expect failure. News agencies love to highlight the doomsday deadlines,

Montana Skatepark Association donates $100,000 to Ennis park fundraiser

Montana Skatepark Association donates $100,000 to Ennis park fundraiser

Authors and skateboarders Andy Kemmis and Chris Bacon recently donated $100,000 on behalf of the Montana Skatepark Association (MSA) toward a fundraiser for a new skate park in Ennis. The pair announced the donation during a reading and signing of their new book, “Grit to Grind,” held in the

‘You feel the floor rumble’: Step by step, the Country Dance Club creates community

‘You feel the floor rumble’: Step by step, the Country Dance Club creates community

As Pitbull’s “Fireball” echoed through the Strand Union Building (SUB) ballrooms last Thursday, over 100 people got down with the Country Dance Club’s boot stompin’ groove. Every month, the club meets in the SUB and fills it with a lively country atmosphere. According to line dance teacher and

What do Americans say is key for a great night out?

What do Americans say is key for a great night out?

Despite a nationwide dip in face-to-face socializing, some of the key elements of a great night out haven’t changed according to new research — including spontaneity and flexibility. A recent survey examining the social dynamics and drinking habits of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 21+ Gen Z

Psychologist reveals the one mistake people make in modern dating

Psychologist reveals the one mistake people make in modern dating

By Michael Lee Simpson A psychologist and dating expert says chasing chemistry over compatibility is the "biggest mistake" people make in modern dating. Dr. Dan Rosenfeld, who earned a PhD in psychology from UCLA and has received multiple national awards from the American Psychological Association, warned against chasing

‘Learning to be humble meant taming my need to stand out from the group’ – a humility scholar explains how he became more grounded

‘Learning to be humble meant taming my need to stand out from the group’ – a humility scholar explains how he became more grounded

(TEMPE, AZ) “Humble” is not a word my colleagues would use to describe me, especially early in my career. In fact, when word got around that I was researching humility, I suspect more than a few choked on their coffee. And even though I have spent over a decade exploring