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UM students struggle with health insurance prices
Students at the University of Montana are required to have health insurance while they’re enrolled. But about 18 percent avoid the rule because the University doesn’t require proof of insurance. There are roughly 2300 students enrolled under UM’s policy and others are with their parents insurance plans. Curry Health Center takes in students for medical treatments and appointment whether they are insured or not. Reporter Shane Gillette checks in to find more on UM’s health insurance issues.
University of Montana’s GrizTones Acapella Group Looks Ahead to a Big Future
GrizTones is in it’s second year on campus and is raising money to participate in a collegiate acapella competition. They mainly mash-up Top 40 songs. Reporter Mackenzie Lee tagged along with the crooners at one of their rehearsals.
UM News Goes to the Airwaves
UM News reporter Nicole Wren tuned into what the University of Montana’s student run radio station-also known as KBGA 89.9 FM- is all about. Bringing you not only the best in local Missoula music but also breaking news locally, nationally and internationally. A student run business through and through creates a great hands-on learning center for students with varying majors to express their art and get real-world experience.
KBGA Online from UM News Montana on Vimeo.
UM News Silver – November 13, 2013
This week on UM News, our silver team anchors Shane Gillette and Ashley Mackey tell us about possible changes happening with the UM brick path, how ASUM and Missoula police are giving out less tickets to bikers, this years new wrinkle for “Can the Cats”, and how efficient UM Althletics provies Griz Football players with new Uniforms. Directed by Sergio Gonzalez and Produced by Don Fisher.
UM News Maroon for November 13
This week, anchors Dustin Askim and Nina Sveinson tell us about Griz efforts to “Can” the Cats, UM students raising money for pediatric cancer, and UM’s unique fencing club. Directed by Max Barnum and produced by Lauren Robinson.
Robin Selvig: Mic’d Up
UM News Reporter Dustin Askim and Wyatt Melin swung by Lady Griz practice to see Montana legend Robin Selvig in his element. Selvig has led UM to 33 winning seasons, 28 20-win seasons, 23 conference championships and 20 NCAA tournaments. He has an overall record of 799-255, and will look for win No. 800 Monday, November 18th at Dahlberg Arena against the University of Portland Pilots.
Robin Selvig: Mic'd Up from UM News Montana on Vimeo.
Can the Bobcats Food Drive
The annual Can the Bobcats food drive is underway in Missoula. Donations Benefit the Missoula Food Bank, who serve more than 16,000 people annually. The Missoula Food Bank is hoping to collect 100,000 pounds of food this year. UM News reporter Fiona Murphy found out how the competition is stacking up this year.
University of Montana Students Raise Money for National Children’s Hospital
University of Montana students raised money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital with an all night fundraiser called Up Till Dawn. The hospital researches and treats pediatric cancer all over the country. Reporter Mackenzie Lee and photographer Ashley Mackey got the story.
Griz Football Maintains Great Look at Low Cost
You may have noticed the Griz football team sporting some different uniform combinations on the field this season. UM News Reporter Evan Rau trekked over to the athletic department to see how UM maintains an up-to-date look on a limited budget.
En Garde! UM Fencing Club Offers Public Workshop
The University of Montana Fencing Club invites the public to learn the ways of the sword. The club hosts practices from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday, and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sundays in the Schreiber Gym. UM News Reporter Eric Clements and photographer Nate Chapman answered the call to arms.
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