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Why Visibility Matters for Contraceptive Healthcare

Why Visibility Matters for Contraceptive Healthcare

Education about contraceptives and reproductive rights should be accessible to all without shame or stigma attached. This education is vital on a college campus, where students are often navigating newfound independence and responsibility. Access to reliable, non-judgmental reproductive healthcare empowers students to make informed choices about their bodies and

Behind the harvest: Research into Latinx farmworkers, injustice and the fight for change

Behind the harvest: Research into Latinx farmworkers, injustice and the fight for change

In an age of convenient services like DoorDash and open-late fast food, many people may overlook the origins of their food. According to the Journal of Agricultural Education, agriculture literacy refers to one’s understanding of food sourcing. Researchers have since identified a lack of agricultural literacy as one

Amidst concerns, Campus Civil Rights opens with high hopes

Amidst concerns, Campus Civil Rights opens with high hopes

A new office has moved into the second floor of the Swingle Health Center. Almost every day since the beginning of the fall semester, a stark white letterboard sits outside, angled to catch the attention of passersby. In bright red letters, it reads: “CAMPUS CIVIL RIGHTS — COME TALK!” On July

USDA cites circus for elephant’s Butte escape

Viola the elephant was the subject of worldwide attention seven weeks ago when she briefly escaped while being bathed in an enclosure at the back of the Butte Civic Center. Recorded for posterity by a passerby, video of the older pachyderm’s trek as she strolled down Harrison Avenue and

Anonymous death threat galvanizes MSU’s queer community

Anonymous death threat galvanizes MSU’s queer community

Update: On July 9, 2025, former MSU student Rex Wu pled guilty to sending this threatening email, among others. He faces five years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. His sentencing will take place on Nov. 6 at the Russell Smith Federal Courthouse in

Satire: College of Engineering enacts gate policy

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. This year, MSU set yet another record for undergraduate student enrollment with a grand total of 16,902 students. Part of the increase comes