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Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market wraps up for the summer
As the warmth of summer slowly fades into the crisp air of autumn, it seems the entire city of Bozeman is closing out summer. The Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market (GVFM) wrapped up its 2026 Summer Market this past Saturday, Sept. 12. Starting in early June, the market ran every
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…
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…
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.