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Wildfire Smoke Impacts Health of Local Dogs
Montana has a reputation of being a dog friendly community and the same holds true for the University of Montana campus. Smoke has affected nearly everyone across the state this year due to wildfires, but people are not the only ones feeling the effects. Aunica Koch looked into how the heavy smoke has also had an impact on our four-legged friends.
Missoulians Welcome New International Students
Each Semester UM’s International Students and Scholars Department pair up with the Missoula International Friendship Program to spread cultural awareness throughout the community. UM Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb went to the program’s annual meet and greet to find out what it means to be a community friend. Citizens who would like to become a community friend can apply online.
Photo Essay: Bike Maintenance Class
Tomorrow is the last day of the Bike Maintenance Class that is being held by the Outdoor Program. This class is a hands-on introduction to bicycle maintenance and mechanics. You will be able to fine tune your derailleurs, brakes, bearing and learn the art of wheel truing. This class is held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Outdoor Program tomorrow, September 21st. Cost is $50.
UM bus uses beer to prevent drunk driving.
The Big Sky Brewing Company has partnered with the University of Montana with the goal of using beer to keep people from drinking and driving. UM News reporter DJ Stewart went out to see how the partnership was providing safety for the community.
UM News Maroon Dec. 9, 2016
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ek on UM news Ally Barry and Braly Whisler show what to expect when preparing to head into the snow for winter activities. Community members give back to students by bringing dogs to campus during the week before finals. Grizzly Service gives back to the community this holiday season by holding its first annual coat drive. Reporter Kempson Cross joins us in the studio to show how the men’s Griz basketball team brings back the Zoo to their games. A holiday classic is brought to the stage when Missoula Community Theatre preforms A Christmas Story.
UM News Silver Show December 9th
This week on UM news Kempson Cross and Ally Barry talk about one classic Christmas movie coming to life on stage, and what the Griz Basketball team is doing to bring back the Zoo. Reporter Braly Whisler joins us in the studio to talk to us about the Airlines affecting Missoula. The show is produced by Jack Ginsburg and directed by Ryan McKinley.
UM Students Increase Flights Over the Holidays
More flights will be available at the Missoula airport this holiday season thanks to the amount of traveling students. UM reporter Braly Whisler and photographer Chelsea Reichard went to see how it was effecting the Missoula community.
Kayle Brings Healthy Meals to Students and Community
Kayle, a food delivery service, is bringing students and the community healthy meals. UM News Reporter Ally Barry found out how the service is expanding and bringing unique meals to the University area.
Bring Back the Zoo
Montana Griz basketball is bringing back “The Zoo.” UM News reporter Kempson Cross and photographer Spencer Jakobi tell us about plans to pack Dahlberg Arena for every home game. Students get into home games free with their Griz Card and schedules are available online…but the team wants all of Zootown behind them.
Community helps UM students ‘Stress Less’ for finals
The community came to the University Center to help students relax and stress less for the upcoming finals week with therapy dogs. Students are able to pet and hang out with the dogs between their classes. Pet Partners brought the dogs and are just one of the organizations that have been coming to Stress Less for more than 7 years. Handlers say the dogs play an important role in student’s positively during finals week.
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