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Conversations about stories that matter from the University of Montana and beyond. New episodes release every Monday morning. A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

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    The grandfather of Griz softball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 11:01


    75-year-old William “Spike” Potter is Griz softball's biggest fan. After receiving a letter from a former Griz softball player during the COVID-19 quarantine, Potter has become an important member of the Griz softball family. He donates his time and his money, roughly $250,000, to the program. Why? Because he thinks Griz softball is unique from other UM athletics programs. By Madelynn Pandis / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The side hustles: Plasma, ponies and puppets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 22:43


    For the average broke college kid, side hustles are a staple. But young adults aren't the only ones making a couple of bucks on the side. Hear about the ins and outs of plasma donation, how a marketing professor made a business from horse data and why one student has turned puppets into her career. Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The gun divide: College handgun culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 14:35


    There's a new proposal in the Montana State Legislature that would create a gun registry for enhanced concealed weapons permits. As of February 2021, Montana no longer requires a permit to legally carry a concealed handgun in public. This means Montanans can now discreetly carry a handgun without a background check. But is anyone actually going through the process of getting their concealed carry license when they aren't legally required to? We spoke with UM students to get their thoughts on handgun culture, in college and out. Episode by Madelynn Pandis / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    Confessions of a college town: Pie Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 37:25


    Like the episode “24 Hours at the Golden Apple,” where “This American Life” reporters and producers completed shifts interviewing patrons and employees at a Chicago diner, the Montana Kaimin was inspired to find the “Golden Apple” of our college town. Pie Hole is a pizza place that has been open for about a decade. Seven days a week, it operates from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. It's become the go-to spot for the frenzied and famished. So we took shifts to interview customers and employees during the 14 hours of daily operation on a bustling Friday in downtown Missoula. Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Marley Barboeisel / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The crossing: A legal loophole or trespassing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 11:44


    Montana boasts over 30 million acres of public and protected lands, but around 5% of those spaces are inaccessible to the public. This is because the land is considered privately locked, also called corner locked. Accessing corner-locked land is called corner crossing, an illegal practice preventing recreationists from reaching Montana's around 1.56 million acres of hunting, fishing and hiking areas. Episode by Madelynn Pandis / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The fitness trends: One Missoula class catches on

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 15:36


    In 2025, fitness looks different. Influenced by social media trends and celebrities, people across the country are finding new ways to get their sweat on. Oula, as in Missoula, is a dance fitness class founded in 2010 to be a body-positive, inclusive space. It has expanded nationally, but found a strong fan base in its home community and at the University of Montana.  By Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The UAPs: A Gaze into Alien Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 7:01


    Over the last year, former government officials have been rebranding UFOs as UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) in an attempt to legitimize conversations surrounding them. This might be working, considering Congress held an official hearing on Nov. 13 to further uncover what, if any, government organizations know of UAPs. Of course, talks of UAPs come with the discussion of alien life. And for that, University of Montana scientists have their own grounded perspective to add. Episode by Chandler Lieb / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Medical Stories: Contraception, Home Funerals, Overdose Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 15:31


    This week's Kaimin Cast brings you a trio of intriguing and intimate medical stories from the School of Journalism at the University of Montana. We'll talk about a more comfortable IUD insertion experience at UM, how a student learned about hosting a funeral at home and drugs being developed at the University to stop opioid overdoses and cancer.  Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Christina Rodriguez / Lotus Porte-Moyel / Montana Kaimin  Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Fish: An Uncertain Fate of Arctic Grayling in Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 10:17


    Remnants of the last Ice Age are barely holding out in Montana's lakes and rivers. Arctic grayling fish are now confined to just Montana in the continental United States after going extinct in Michigan. Conservationists are trying to compromise on the best way to protect the fish, land and ranchers of the Big Hole. Episode by Chandler Lieb / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Voters: Registration at UM

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 9:58


    As a crucial election nears, University of Montana students still have time to register to vote in person. College students who move from home, to the dorms, to an apartment or house have a unique challenge in updating their voter registration or utilizing an absentee ballot.  Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Observer: A Glimpse of Astronomy at UM

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 8:25


    Deep in the mountains south of Missoula at the Blue Mountain Observatory, astronomers from the University of Montana are exploring space in our solar system and beyond. For one of these observers, finding their place atop Blue Mountain took a lifetime of experiences.  Episode by Chandler Lieb / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Team: UM Men's Club Soccer Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 12:02


    Men's club soccer is back at the University of Montana after decades of attempts at restarting. Players from the last established team from the 1980s are helping athletes 40 years younger to get the new team kicking.  Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Gamer: Breaking Stereotypes of ‘Nerd Culture'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 5:38


    When you think of someone that plays the video game League of Legends, you're probably not envisioning a leader in the U.S. military. However, at the University of Montana, it's becoming the norm. Episode by Chandler Lieb / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Lodge: A New UM Dining Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 10:22


    The Food Zoo is history and the new Lodge Dining Center delights in its decor and food offerings. But ballooning budgets, staff shortages and high expectations could prove difficult in satisfying students hungry for change. Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Polygamists: A Look Inside Pinesdale, Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 33:17


    Former followers of a fundamentalist Mormon sect still practicing polygamy in Pinesdale, Montana, provide an insider perspective. With a population of 900, Pinesdale has just a few last names. Montanans will give you a knowing look when you mention the town just 45 miles from the University of Montana. Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The Showrunners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 10:58


    The Entertainment Management club at the University of Montana has seen some massive growth in its two years of existence. But for a while, the club had to operate without a staff adviser, without leadership. Listen to club president Marley Miller talk about taking the reins and leading the club as a student. Episode by Clayton Murphy / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 14:42


    Montana Griz Football star Junior Bergen talks about what name, image and likeness deals mean to him and similar busy athletes, as University of Montana administrators adjust to the ever changing world of college sports endorsements. Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The Pigeons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 11:24


    The University of Montana has been fighting a battle with between 100 and 300 pigeons for the last year. The birds have made a home alongside students and staff in Elliott Village Apartments. The next chapter of UM's pigeon problems is taking place right on my porch— and UM is losing.  Episode by Elinor Smith / Montana Kaimin   Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Mountain Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 10:48


    A winter in the wilderness would change everything for award-winning author and University of Montana graduate Pete Fromm. Taking a chance to set out alone in the woods helped him find himself and his future.  Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The Duo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 11:18


    When Superior, Montana lost its biggest employer, the lumber mill, the county's hospital became its last big establishment. Now two lifelong best friends and Superior residents are stepping up for their small town. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Episode by Clayton Murphy / Montana Kaimin clay.murphy@umconnect.umt.edu   Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 11:44


    DeAnna Bublitz learned to hunt about a decade ago after moving to Montana from Minnesota. Over these 10 years, she's felt that the sport is not as accessible or welcoming to women, queer folks, or new adult hunters as it is to men and people who grew up in the sport. Now, through her collective DEER Camp, she's on a mission to mentor underrepresented hunters when they may have no one else to turn to. Episode by Lotus Porte-Moyel / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.  

    The Scholar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 10:39


    In 2011, Syria was absorbed by civil war. Rozan Shbib and her family fled to Egypt, where she was finally able to follow her childhood dream and study to become a lawyer. But once again, the family had to move. Now in Missoula, Shbib has to give up on her dream. But there's still some hope.   Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/   Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com   A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Caller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 8:52


    Since she was a kid, contra dancing is something that has helped Laura Cova find her people. Now, she's stepping up as a new dance caller, a challenge she's adding to her already busy life as a UM grad student studying speech pathology – and as a mom.

    The Carillonneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 12:37


    Every day at noon, music from the University of Montana's bell tower fills campus. But it's not Quasimodo up there – it's 72-year-old Barbara Ballas, UM's very own carillonneur.   Episode by Clayton Murphy / Montana Kaimin clay.murphy@umconnect.umt.edu   Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Curator

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 23:10


    The University of Montana Herbarium is a library of over 140,000 dried plant specimen from as early as the 1800s. Giovanna Bishop is the library's curator, but she's worried about a lack of use and interest in her field.   Episode by Lotus Porte-Moyel / Montana Kaimin   Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The Naturalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 13:06


    Surrounded by natural beauty, Western Montana and the University of Montana are epicenters of outdoor recreation. But UM sophomore Sadie Arnold has noticed some less-than-positive attitudes surrounding the outdoor sports community.    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Plaintiff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 16:22


    Held vs. Montana was the United States' first constitutional climate change lawsuit to go to trial. University of Montana student Olivia Vesovich was one of 16 youth plaintiffs who helped win the case. This episode, Vesovich shares her story about testifying for one of the country's landmark climate action cases.   By Lotus Porte-Moyel / Montana Kaimin lp195334@umconnect.umt.edu   Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    The Bladesmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 8:37


    University of Montana Senior Scott O'Donnell makes realistic wooden swords in his family's garage for fun. From historic to high-fantasy, he's made almost every type of sword you can think of. O'Donnell is pursuing a broad-field social studies degree, and although he says his course work doesn't leave him much time for extracurriculars outside of class, some of his favorite lessons have still taken place outside of the classroom.    In this Kaimin Cast episode, editor Clayton Murphy talks about hands-on history and one University student's plan to incorporate interactive lessons into his curriculum through wooden blades.    Full transcripts of the episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/    Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com    A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Not Your Average Summer Gig: Fighting Fires For Education

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 10:58


    In the field of forestry, experience is everything. For some at the University of Montana, the summer is the perfect time to gain some of that critical experience in order to land a job after college. Although fighting fires is dangerous work, some do it during the hot summer months not only to bolster their resumes but to keep the state they call home safe from fires. Listen to the final episode of the Kaimin Cast of the year by reporter Clayton Murphy to meet some of the students who put their lives on the line in the name of experience and service. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Student Government: How Much Power Do They Actually Have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 10:26


    On Friday, April 21, students running for ASUM elections sat down for candidate debates hosted by the Montana Kaimin. Some of the teams running for president and vice president had some big ideas. But, really, how much power does the student government of the University of Montana have? In this week's episode by audio editor Alyssa Tompkins, listen to ASUM executive candidates talk about their policies should they be elected and their thoughts on how far the power of student government extends. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.    

    The Roots Group: The Evolution of a Class Into Much More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 11:47


    The University of Montana Campus is alive with the music of the Roots Group, a class and band who play free form music. Their music includes singing, the fiddle, the spoons and much more. The group has become a tight knit community who rely on the laid back style of music as an escape from the rigid structure of classical music.  In this week's episode, news reporter Claire Bernard brings you the story and the music of the Roots Group.  Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The Flood of Aber Hall: Preventable or Freak of Nature?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 13:21


    On February 24th, 2023, University of Montana dorm and office building, Aber Hall, flooded. A pipe had burst on the top floor. Students were quickly evacuated from Aber and not allowed to return. They were relocated until the building was cleaned up and deemed safe again. The University says the flood was not preventable, but a former facilities and maintenance manager doesn't believe the same.  Listen to this week's episode by audio editor Alyssa Tompkins to hear why or why not this flood may have been preventable and hear from a student who was directly impacted by the event. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    Fiscal Frustrations: Financial Aid is Falling Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 11:16


    Many University of Montana students rely heavily on financial aid in order to pay for their education. As important as the department of financial aid is, it is the cause of plenty of stress and heartache for many students. But, why is financial aid causing so many issues for students? Kaimin Cast reporter Clayton Murphy sits down with Kaimin news reporter Claire Bernard to dive into her past reporting on financial aid and its issues. In addition, hear from students impacted by issues with the department and Director of Financial Aid, Emily Williamson. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Meeting of the Minds: The Western Regional Honors Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 10:32


    This Thursday, more than 30 different schools from across the west and the Marshall Islands will be at the University of Montana's campus for the Western Regional Honors Council Conference. UM's Davidson Honors College applied to host the event five years ago and are now getting their chance to shine. Students from the honors college are doing many different types of presentations ranging from academic topics to presenting their own original pieces of artwork. In addition, the event's keynote speech will be delivered by author and educator Hank Green. Listen to this week's episode by audio editor Alyssa Tompkins to hear about what went into preparing for this event from DHC students and faculty. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    ROTC: Not So Top-Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 11:50


    The ROTC, or Reserve Officer Training Corps, often seems like an private club. Many people know that the students who are a part of the ROTC are training to be involved some way in the military. But beyond that, what is the ROTC? Meet some of the people that make up the University of Montana's ROTC and what they think it actually is. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Grizzly Guards: Dive in to the Grizzly Pool

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 8:02


    Although the University of Montana doesn't have a competitive swim team, they do have a 25 meter pool. The pool isn't in the same building as the rest of the University of Montana's recreation facilities, so it's out of sight and out of mind for many students.   Listen to meet some of the people who keep the pool up and running for students to enjoy and why they keep on coming back.    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/   Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com   A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    DoorDash and College: The Psychology of Convenience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 8:44


    Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you spend on DoorDash and delivery apps like it? DoorDash and other food delivery apps have built an empire with some very loyal customers. But, how did they do that? This week, Kaimin Cast reporter Clayton Murphy dug into the world of how DoorDash got to be such a big deal amongst one of the most notoriously broke demographics: college students. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Falling In Love: How One Outdoor Sport Brought A Couple Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 12:43


    Boris Granovskiy and Allison Brown are a couple that were brought together with the help of one sport most people have never even heard of. Granovskiy is a lover of the sport of orienteering, which requires you to find your way to check points using only a map, a compass and your wits. Brown had never even heard of orienteering until she met Granovskiy, now it's a huge part of their life together. Listen to this week's episode by audio editor Alyssa Tompkins to learn all about orienteering and the path that it has taken to make its way to Missoula, Montana and Grizzly Orienteering. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Heartbreak Horror: The Other Side of Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 8:06


    With Valentine's Day just around the corner, the University of Montana's campus is alive with  love. However, what about the other side of the holiday? Hear from UM students about their own heartaches and heartbreaks in this week's episode with Kaimin Cast reporter Clayton Murphy. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at https://www.montanakaimin.com/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.    

    Hitting the Ice: UM's Outdoor Ice Rink is Back for the Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 7:22


    You've probably passed by the pond-style ice rink on the Oval and the propane fire pits and adirondack chairs around it. The rink officially made a home for itself on the Oval in 2020, but who started it and who skates on it? In this episode, Kaimin Cast editor Alyssa Tompkins laced up her skates and hit the ice to talk to the students who brave the winter air to skate on the oval. Full Transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Major Changes: Students Versus Academic Uncertainties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 9:30


    Choosing your major fresh out of high school is a daunting task not for the faint of heart. It can be one of the best or worst decisions you've ever made. Would you change your major if you had the chance? In this episode, Kaimin Cast reporter Clayton Murphy speaks to students who have or who have thought about switching their major and what that means for their academic and personal lives. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    To Travel or Not: The Ethics Behind the Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 7:23


    Many students traveled near and far for winter break this year. Traveling is not environmentally friendly, but it does have its upsides like seeing family and bolstering your mental health. In this episode of the Kaimin Cast, editor Alyssa Tompkins speaks with Environmental Ethics Professor Christian Preston and The Director of Climate Change Studies Program, Peter McDonough to dig into whether or not it is ethical to travel.   Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's Independent, student-run newspaper.

    Seasonal Secrets: Home for the Hell-idays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 7:45


    Everyone has that one relative they just can't stand. Before UM goes home for the holidays, we decided to hit the streets and ask students for their most memorable holiday stories, secrets and scandals. But, to avoid family drama making it back to the source, we kept it anonymous.    In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Clay Murphy and editor Elinor Smith unearth UM students' holiday mishaps and secrets.    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/    Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com   A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The Bug Club: Finding Comfort in the Creepy-Crawlies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 9:42


    Earlier this year, Gabbie Byers started the bug club. Crickets, worms, roly polies, and beetles— ever since she could remember, Byers has been interested in creepy crawlies. But she hasn't always been able to find a community that shared her entomological love.    In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Clay Murphy tells the story of how bug club came to be and how students across UM found a home in entomology.    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/    Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com   A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Always Growing: The Changing Hands of the UC Gardens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 5:56


    Have you ever wondered who keeps the University Center Garden looking so lush and green? Well, look no further! Dive into the world of the UC Gardens and the changes it has seen over the years. Maybe even spot some dinosaurs or garden gnomes while you're at it!    In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Alyssa Tompkins speaks to Sean Helms, the new UC Gardening manager, to dive into its past and what's next for the lush atrium.    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at https://www.montanakaimin.com/    Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com   A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

    Thistle Candle Co: The rise and fall of my sister's Twilight-themed candles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 13:34


    Do you know what a fandle is? If you don't, it's a fan-themed candle. My sister, Harriet Smith, used to make twilight-themed candles for her Etsy shop. Claire de Lune, Forks, La Push, and Olympic Coven, to name a few. Hear the story of the rise and fall of my sister's Etsy shop, Thistle Candle Co. In this Kaimin Cast episode, editor Elinor Smith speaks to her sister about her old Etsy business and what students can learn about navigating the wild world of Etsy. Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/  Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The History of Fear: Why Clowns Terrify Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 6:45


    From court jesters to Pennywise, their painted faces haunt countless people worldwide. The trope of the creepy clown is well-established, but how did clowns go from jokesters to monsters?    In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Alyssa Tompkins answers why clowns give us the creeps.    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/    Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com   A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Open Air: traveling preachers keep visiting UM, here's why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 10:01


    Traveling preachers visited UM's campus earlier this October. Students' reactions were strong, and at times, the preachers drew crowds of around 150 people. The preachers yelled at the crowds, and the crowds yelled back.    In this Kaimin Cast episode, editor Elinor Smith answers why the open-air preachers visited our campus, what their end goal is and how students can properly respond to any future visits.    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/    Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com   A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The worst-kept secret: Students struggle to cope with the cost of college

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 10:10


    Carl Shaw has to work three jobs to pay for college. Although in-state tuition at UM has stayed the same for the last three years, that doesn't stop the out-of-pocket costs from affecting students. Many students have to sign on to multiple jobs to afford school and living costs.    In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Alyssa Tompkins talks about balancing work and life while enrolled in classes.    Full transcripts of the episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/.    Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com    A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    The rules of beetle battle: what do dung beetles have to do with geo-politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 11:23


    Doug Emlen has been working at the University of Montana for around 25 years, but he's been studying beetles for even longer. Emlen has always been interested in the extremes of the animal kingdom, and the huge horns on some of the beetles he studies caught his eye. Since then, he's learned the ins and outs of beetle battle.  In this Kaimin Cast episode, editor Elinor Smith talks to Doug Emlen about his research and how we can apply it to the world around us.  Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com  A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

    Queenager: How the pop duo of the millennium came to be

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 8:15


    The local band, Queenager, is made up of one UM professor and one UM student. Together they write and produce synth-pop songs. Their album Easy was released last year.    In this episode, Kaimin Cast reporter Alyssa Tompkins speaks to local musicians Sarah Frazier and Bryan Kostors about how they came to form "the pop duo of the millennium," Queenager.    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/    Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com    A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.

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