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Excitement builds for 2024 powwow

Excitement builds for 2024 powwow

Next weekend, the MSU community will gather in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse for the 47th annual American Indian Council (AIC) Powwow. Each year, crowds flock to witness the dance competitions based on different traditional dances. The AIC of MSU is a non-profit, student-led organization “that works here on

Kirk Branch’s advice: get sidetracked

Kirk Branch’s advice: get sidetracked

Although MSU professors are busy teaching classes, they often have other jobs outside of the classroom that students might be unaware of. Kirk Branch of the English Department is a great example of one such professor. After earning his doctorate in language and rhetoric from the University of Washington, he

Sorry not sorry: Lori Addicks’ communication workshop

Sorry not sorry: Lori Addicks’ communication workshop

It's a tried-and-true fact that social media has negative impacts on the mental health of students. Students feel the consequences of excessive social media use every day — and if they haven't felt it, they know someone who has. Often, slang from social media bleeds

Montana's LGBTQIA+ advocates navigate legislative challenges: a conversation with Shawn Reagor

Montana's LGBTQIA+ advocates navigate legislative challenges: a conversation with Shawn Reagor

“I think having those relationships [with marginalized and queer people] is a really strong motivating factor to continue to do the work that I do and to support the work that other folks are doing,” Shawn Reagor, the LGBTQIA+ allies coordinator at BridgerCare, said. At BridgerCare, Reagor works with educators

Recent workshop introduces laughter's role in overcoming stress

Recent workshop introduces laughter's role in overcoming stress

To introduce an alternative approach to stress relief and leadership, the Montana Leadership Institute (MLI) at MSU recently held “The Humor Habit,” a workshop led by MLI's Daniel Lanske and Jadon Belitz and hosted by author, guest speaker and advocate for laughter, Paul Osincup. Aimed at integrating humor

Nationwide surge in pro-Palestine action finds voice in Montana

Nationwide surge in pro-Palestine action finds voice in Montana

In the expansive landscape of Montana, a grassroots movement known as Montanans for Palestine (MT4Palestine) has emerged, dedicating itself to public education about the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and advocating for Palestinian rights, according to outreach representative Noelle Huser. Local members Sophia Fortunato and Sudha Petluri expressed that

MSU receives ten-million dollar grant in “The Mountains and Plains Thriving Communities Collaborative”

MSU receives ten-million dollar grant in “The Mountains and Plains Thriving Communities Collaborative”

On Jan. 19, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials announced that MSU will receive a ten-million dollar grant to combat environmental issues within EPA Region 8. According to the EPA, Region 8 consists of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah, as well as 28 Tribal