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Government shutdown ends, uncertainty around SNAP remains

Government shutdown ends, uncertainty around SNAP remains

The federal government officially reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 12 — but only until Jan. 30, 2026, creating uncertainty as government agencies begin their return to normalcy. Oct. 1 marks the fiscal year deadline for the federal government, and both chambers of Congress and the president must pass legislation by this date

MSU photography professor wins national Honored Educator Award

MSU photography professor wins national Honored Educator Award

Christina Anderson didn’t intend to take on teaching as a career. After graduating from MSU in 2000, she said she only took a teaching job so she could continue using the darkroom in the Visual Communication Building. Two and a half decades and countless trips to the darkroom later,

Letter to the Editor: America Beware

I grew up in a unique immigrant family — one that has a first-hand, lived understanding of socialism and communism. My dad’s family escaped Soviet Ukraine at the height of the Second World War, leaving what little they owned behind to find a better, safer life. I have two

The Sinclair dinosaur takes a hike to the M

The Sinclair dinosaur takes a hike to the M

In the early morning after Halloween, the iconic Sinclair dinosaur from Zeke’s Little Store gas station was stolen, driven down the road and carried nearly two miles up the College M Trail. The dinosaur remained at the top of the trail until the following afternoon, attracting lots of attention

Can the Griz be beat in this year’s food drive?

Can the Griz be beat in this year’s food drive?

One of the biggest sports rivalries in the state occurs yearly between age-old opponents MSU and the University of Montana (UM). However, the competition isn’t only on the football field — it’s in local food pantries too. For the 26th year running, the Can the Griz food drive

Meet mayoral candidate Douglas Fischer

Meet mayoral candidate Douglas Fischer

While in high school, a teacher told a young Douglas Fischer that democracy works when people show up and get involved. After nine years serving in the public sphere, he is aiming to bring this sentiment to the mayoral seat. Fischer is a journalist-turned-city-commissioner seeking to bring

Meet mayoral candidate John Meyer

Meet mayoral candidate John Meyer

On the front porch of his home, John Meyer told the Exponent why he moved to Montana in 1999. “I came for the mountains and stayed for the people,” he said. Meyer is running for mayor in Bozeman’s upcoming election. A first-generation college graduate, he holds an undergraduate