Archive for October 14th, 2016
UM’s electric buses make for clean, quiet transportation
The University of Montana‘s new electric buses will reduce emissions by more than 1,300 tons during their 12 year lifespan. The buses provide the community with clean, quiet and emission-free transportation. The buses were purchased with student fee money, and in the long run, will save the university more than $300,000 per bus. ASUM transit supervisor Paul Nevers says he is excited to see what the buses will do for the community as a whole.
UM Hosts Supply Drive for Standing Rock Indian Reservation
UM students and faculty are reaching out to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota. UM hosted a clothing and supply drive in the University Center Game Room. Standing Rock residents are protesting plans for the Dakota Access oil pipeline to bridge the Missouri River. UC Game Room Program Adviser Joseph Grady says the drive supports unarmed people protecting their homeland and drinking water from potential danger. Grady says they collected nearly 200 potatoes, several cases of water, toys for children, and winter supplies including gloves and firewood.
UM Professor Shows How Native American Mascots Can Indirectly Effect Sterotypes
UM Professor Justin Angle recently published a study showing how exposure to Native American mascots can indirectly reinforce stereotypes.
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