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Bear with them: it’s bulking season
Black bears roaming around town have never been a rare sight for Bozemanites — especially in the fall — however, this year's series of social media posts have captured the furry friends in areas that they probably shouldn't be. American black bears are incredibly
One Transcendental Signifier Away from Losing My Cool
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the MSU Exponent, its editorial staff, advisers, or Montana State University. I may not have passed calculus, but enrolling in a theory class has taken me…

The media response to Lindsay Clancy’s trial is insane
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the MSU Exponent, its editorial staff, advisers, or Montana State University. The content of this article may contain graphic descriptions of postpartum psychosis,…

A Case for Performatism
In recent years, the internet has enjoyed critiquing and lampooning this particular group of men for their performativity. As a society, and as individuals, we should consider the value of performance — it is not inherently malicious. The first step to doing anything new is…

Wolves’ endangered species status under review
Widespread eradication of wolves began in the late 1800s as new settlers in the West faced livestock conflicts with the native predator. By the mid-1900s, wolf packs were nearly extinct in the lower 48, according to the National Park Service (NPS).
Letter from the Editor: On challenges and change
When I became Editor-in-Chief in May, I knew the newspaper was at a turning point, and I believed then — as I still do — that it was time to rethink how we serve our campus community.
Letter to the Editor: Meet Your Student Regent
Every year, thousands of Montana students make one of the most consequential decisions of their lives. They commit to an academic pathway, and in doing so, commit years of hard work and significant financial resources. Students place a great deal of trust in their institution to…