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Was the Bobcats' White House Visit Political? I Asked Students to Find Out
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. When news broke that the MSU football team visited the White House, it sparked…
Bobcat Career Closet opens to provide free professional clothing to MSU students
For MSU students preparing for a job interview or career fair, finding something to wear is now one less thing to worry about. The Bobcat Career Closet, located in Room 134 of the Strand Union Building (SUB), provides currently enrolled students with free professional and…
Why are we required to stay on campus for our first year of college?
As many students at MSU know, living on campus and purchasing a meal plan is required for your first year of school. To meet that requirement, we’re coughing up several thousand dollars each year — in addition to tuition. Prices can range from $6,560 for
MSU Bozeman officially opens new hub of nursing education
Just 18 months after construction started for Jones Hall, MSU’s College of Nursing hosted a grand opening for students, staff and community members — including all living former deans of the college — to come and see the new building. MSU’s College of Nursing was
Students come together to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk
MSU students filled a classroom in Linfield Hall on Sept. 10 to watch a livestream of "Freedom Built to Last" Turning Point USA's (TPUSA) memorial livestream honoring Charlie Kirk on the first anniversary of his assassination at Utah Valley University (UVU) — the same campus…
‘Back in 2010 the building was a dream’: Gianforte Hall officially opens to the public
MSU’s new computing building, Gianforte Hall, surpasses University standards, detailed with superb technology, integrated historical figures and art — according to local architect firm, Hennebery Eddy. The grand opening for Gianforte Hall was held on Sept. 10, giving the rapidly…
‘You can really have an impact’: ASMSU looks ahead to new academic year
The Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) is often overlooked by most students despite its crucial role in shaping campus culture and the student experience. Its elections draw only a small fraction of the student body, with only 6.34 percent of eligible students voting in the…
Author Taylor Brorby returns to the West with new MSU faculty position
When Taylor Brorby would visit Bozeman to ski in the ‘90s, the town ended at the Lewis and Clark Motel. This year, Brorby returned to Bozeman to teach at MSU, and it’s safe to say that the city looks much different than it did before.
Behind the windows: What a library closure reveals about the building made for every student
A story about the Roland R. Renne Library was far from my first choice for this week's edition of The Exponent, but after our original story fell through, someone mentioned that the library's second and third floors had been closed. Who was affected, and what were
MSU named Top Military-Friendly School
For some student veterans, the transition from active duty to civilian life can be difficult. According to Todd Bucher, the director of the Travis W. Atkins Veteran Support Center (VSC), helping students with this transition is essential.