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Hazing & the red zone: dangers during Fall on campus
We are well into the swing of another fall semester here in Bozeman. The leaves are shifting to warmer tones and the temperature is dipping lower as we creep into October. Football and tailgates, recruitment for clubs and Greek life, homecoming and the general excitement of being…

Students reflect on vaccine choices while campus flu clinic offers shots
Editors Note: This story has been updated to reflect that the Nov. 4 Flu Clinic will be held inside the Strand Union Building Ballroom B, not the Student Wellness Center. Under a tent outside the Student Wellness Center (SWC) last week, students were rolling up their sleeves for…

Education commissioner tells districts to remove sexually explicit books
Commissioner Henry Mack said districts will be held accountable if they don't remove books even without a complaint.

Documents reveal how Cornell sexual assault investigation unfolded
New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation that is raising questions about sexual assault on college campuses — and how universities handle such reports.

Richland Two Candidate Forum set for Oct. 8
COLUMBIA — Richland School District Two will host an official Board of Trustees candidate forum next week, giving voters a direct look at the 10 contenders competing for four open board seats in the upcoming general election. The district-sponsored event is scheduled for…

$11 Million UW Project Targets Smoking In Low-Income Communities
Researchers will partner with safety-net clinics in Wisconsin and Massachusetts over five years.

Scout to host Midlands students
Training Center Event will Feature Hands-On Activities, Career Pathways BLYTHEWOOD – In recognition of National Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 2, Scout Motors will host high school students from districts across the Midlands at its Training Center in Blythewood. During the…

Chelsea Schools Update Emergency Plan
The Chelsea School District has put in place an updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which is a guide for how the district prepares for, responds to and recovers from emergencies that may affect students, staff, schools or community. The school board approved the update plan…

Trump administration’s student loan proposal raises questions for students in arts, education fields
New earnings-based rule could affect federal aid eligibility for some degree programs.

What are the bubbly, bright blue spots scattered across campus?
Mysterious blue marks identified as a basic landscaping practice.

UO journalism senior will serve as a panelist in Thursday’s gubernatorial debate
Oregon’s first official gubernatorial debate will take place this Thursday, Oct. 1, at the University of Oregon, hosted by the School of Journalism and Communication. Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and Republican Sen. Christine Drazan of Oregon will answer questions from a…

New Ducks land in Eugene
New students at the University of Oregon moved into residence halls across campus for the annual Unpack the Quack on Sept. 24 and 25. This year, nine residence halls will house an estimated 5,000 students living on campus, according to UO Spokes-person Angela Seydel. The halls…