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This week on UM News reporters found out why food trucks have been such a success in the garden city, where students should lock up their bikes to prevent theft and checked in with students creating a record label through their entertainment management class.
UM students create record label
A UM student group hopes to create a record label, called Switchback records, that will record songs, promote bands and eventually produce a final show.
New UM Biologist Takes Care of Flathead Lake
The water in Flathead Lake is getting some extra care from a new marine biologist at the Flathead Lake Biological Station. Braly Whisler traveled to Polson and went out on the water to get the story.
UM Students Among Hundreds of Annual Bike Theft Victims
The City of Missoula Police Department recently recovered parts of nearly 100 stolen bikes. UM News reporter Kempson Cross tells us more about crime that affects hundreds throughout the Garden City each year. Missoula PD says locking your bike up in a high-traffic area can help prevent theft and purchase databases, like the one at Big Sky Bikes in Missoula, can help recover stolen bikes.
Food Trucks Drive Into the Streets of Missoula
Food trucks are sweeping the streets of Missoula. Reporter Tasha Cain and photographer Grant Herzog explored the world of mobile food.
The cost efficient way to open a restaurant has entrepreneurs driving into the convenience of trucks. The University of Montana invested in it’s own food truck as well. Students like Nicolas Petrini say they are excited to have a convenient way to get food around campus. Other food truck owners say they are excited to use the food trucks to explore business opportunities.
UM Planetarium creates unique viewing experience
From the streets to the stars, Montana is known as the Big Sky state.
But what’s beyond the sky is much closer than you might expect, thanks to UM’s new state of the art planetarium.
Located in the Payne Family Native American Center, The self-funded planetarium is only in it’s first year of operation. Astronomy professor Mike Reiser says the setting will make a lasting impact on visitors.
UM News Silver Show for September 16, 2016
This week on UM News, reporter Caryn Foehringer and photographer Chelsea Reichard track down where UM’s food comes from and how it benefits the Missoula community. We also check in with UM’s Blackstone Launchpad as it continues to help students reach their business dreams.
This newscast was anchored by Caryn Foehringer and Tasha Cain. Behind the scenes, Colter Lairy directed while Ethan Fitzgerald produced.
UM News Maroon Show for September 16, 2016
This week on UM News we visited one UM Alumnus who uses his love of ice skating to keep kids active in an after school program. Reporter Ellie Baty also reported on the $5 million dollar gift that the University of Montana received from the Alice Lee Lund Charitable Trust. Finally UM News got the details on exactly how much the city of Missoula benefits when the Griz football team plays at home. Produced by Ally Barry and Directed by Grant Herzog.
Griz football’s effect on local business
The University of Montana Griz are more than a football team, they are a huge economic factor for local business. UM news reporter Jack Ginsburg talked to Pressbox owner James Jones and Tamarack manager Ryan Pipinich to find out more.
UM Alum Keeps Kids Active on the Ice
One University of Montana alum is using his love of skating to provide Missoula kids with a safe place to stay active after school. UM News reporter Kempson Cross got the story over at Missoula’s Glacier Ice Rink. The Missoula Figure Skating Club offers multiple sessions of the newly-updated Learn to Skate USA program throughout the calendar year.
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