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Podcasts to keep you sane during the quarantine

Many things in your life have probably changed in the last few weeks. From switching to online classes to possibly moving back home, this time of uncertainty has brought with it loads of anxiety and stress. Luckily, this pandemic has also brought with it plenty of time for us to

AstroWeekly: The hard problem of consciousness

AstroWeekly: The hard problem of consciousness

Is consciousness a purely physical phenomenon with solely physical properties? According to a physicalist argument for consciousness, the answer is yes. Perhaps unfortunately, we have tied ourselves in a philosophical and scientific knot that prevents us from confidently stating that this is the case. Let us take a dive into

Relieving stress streamside

For a student going to school at Montana’s land grant university, the two weeks following Thanksgiving were some of the most stressful of the fall semester. The misleadingly dubbed “dead” week and the following week of final exams can become overwhelming for students taking a full course load on

Astro Weekly: A mammalian emotion

We are in this together and it is going to kill us all. Regardless of the position we occupy in this world, whether we are basking in the glowing light of great success or recovering from an impact with rock bottom, we share the same fate. Consciously aware of this

1-800-273-8255

Every college student can agree that this is one of the most difficult periods in life. Between homework, achieving good grades, balancing relationships, plus jobs and extracurriculars, life gets stressful. All this stress can negatively impact your mental health. While suicide is an issue that is addressed year-round, September

MSU Hat Ban Equivalent to Identity Theft

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. In an effort to eliminate educational distraction, MSU imposed a ban on student hat wear. While the administration passed the decision under supposedly good

Dear Expie: Love in the Time of Valentine’s Day

"Dear Expie" is a semi-weekly, anonymous column answering student questions on relationship troubles, family woes and more. This week, Expie answers questions about friendships, goals and being single. If you’ve got a question for Expie, email ExponentOpinion@montana.edu. All submissions remain anonymous. Dear Expie, I