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University of Montana Students Can Save Money on Textbooks
The long list of student fees tacked on to most college tuition bills is enough to make any student scream. When I was enrolled at The University of Montana, it seemed like fees were being added or increased every single semester, and I will be the first to admit that half of the time, I didn’t even know what I was paying for
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“Lost and Found Montana” Project Creates Buzz
What makes a town, a town? The Montana Department of Transportation was faced with that question in 2000, when it proposed eliminating 18 towns from the state road map.
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Butte Historical Tours – A Great Reason to Get Out of Missoula
For most Montanans, Butte is famous for two things: St. Patrick’s Day and the Berkeley Pit. But, there is more to Butte than green beer and toxic water.
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Montana 4-H Celebrates 100 Years
While most fair-goers show up for the food, games and rides, the fair is so much more than ring tosses and corn dogs.
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5 Real Montana Bars in Missoula
Give visiting friends and family members a taste of real Montana culture at one of these local watering holes.
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Does Your Brain Need a Break?
One of my favorite summertime indulgences is simply doing nothing.
Some people might consider it a waste of a day, but to me, there is nothing better than grabbing a towel/blanket/mat/chair, heading to the park or the beach, and just lounging out in the sun
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Blue Mountain Observatory to Host Free Public Viewing Nights
If you’ve always been interested in astronomy, but never had a guide to give you a tour of the night sky, then you're in luck.
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Blazing a Trail in the Rattlesnake? Bring Your Bug Spray!
I love spending time outdoors during the summer months, but I do not love all of the multi-legged creatures that make their home in the forest.
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Political Attack Ads in Montana – Why So Many?
We still have more than three months to go before Election Day, and for anyone who owns a television, it’s going to be a long three months.
I’m already sick of campaign ads, and it seems like there’s a new one every day
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Alberton Gorge – A Real Montana Adventure
This past weekend I took the plunge — quite literally, it turns out — and agreed to float the Alberton Gorge on a river raft.
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Hit by Missoula Pranksters
Most of the time, I’m a pretty good sport when it comes to being pranked.
OK, that’s a total lie. I hate being the victim of practical jokes, but I love playing the part of the jokester — although, to be honest, most of my pranks fail due to my inability to keep a straight face
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New Big Sky Conference Logo Unveiled
The new Big Sky Conference logo was unveiled this week, and my response to this much-anticipated redesign was overwhelmingly… meh.
With all of the hype leading up to the big reveal, I guess I was expecting the “wow” factor to pack a little more punch.