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Humbug Spires: Butte's climbing and hiking destination

South of Butte in the western reaches of the Highland Mountain range, the Humbug Spires rise to a height of more than 600 feet above the landscape’s trees and boulders. These rock formations are part of an igneous or granitic intrusion. Magma rose from the depths, intruding into the

Learn about backpacking in Bob Marshall Wilderness from Dr. Amy Pearson on March 5

Learn about backpacking in Bob Marshall Wilderness from Dr. Amy Pearson on March 5

Dr. Amy Pearson of Great Falls on Thursday, March 5, will discuss the ‘how-tos’ and benefits of backpacking in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness in our FREE monthly Armchair Traveler Series talk. From 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Cordingley Room, Amy will show how to prepare

"Mother Range" set to premiere in Big Sky Film Festival

"Mother Range" set to premiere in Big Sky Film Festival

Hidden within the sweeping landscapes of the Absaroka-Beartooth wilderness, two women balance the struggles of family life and maintaining their ranches, all while raising sustainable beef. The documentary “Mother Range” captures their story. The film — set to premiere at the Big Sky Film Festival this Saturday — tells the story

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

Five Books You Should Read in College

Five Books You Should Read in College

College can be a time of profound transformation, but that growth depends on exposure to different kinds of people, ideas and experiences. It is important to nurture an understanding and appreciation for perspectives that differ from your own. These are the five books that I believe can help you to

The man behind MSU’s new flower sculptures

The man behind MSU’s new flower sculptures

Amid the construction on campus over the summer, a series of sculptures made out of stop signs, diesel fuel tanks and license plates popped up around campus. These new art pieces span from the west entrance of the Student Wellness Center (SWC) to the top of the hill near the

A guide to outdoor clubs at MSU

It’s no secret that Bozeman is a hotbed for outdoor recreation. Surrounded by thousands of acres of mountains, rivers and everything in between, the town has always attracted those with an appetite for exploration. MSU students are no exception, and several student-led clubs have made it their mission