For 25 years, a group of women have stood at the south end of Beartracks Bridge in dedication to a peaceful world. They stand as part of an international network of women promoting nonviolence. Current events are making their presence louder.  Episode by Grace Golbach / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

The Oval is not just the center of campus, it is also UM’s student-run literary magazine with a mission to be a building block in students' artistic journeys. A publication in a literary magazine can be the first stepping stone in many careers.   Episode by Chaytan Reid / Montana Kaimin   Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

Missoula is the hometown of Timber, a four-legged social media phenomenon that locals and visitors might find hanging out the window as they enter their Uber. “Are you okay with a puppy?” Over 30,000 people say yes, maybe you will be next.   Episode by Grace Golbach / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

The song “Hey Baby” was performed in University of Montana classrooms 40 times through “Singing Valentines” to help fundraise for the National Association for Music Education. Students played instruments and sang to deliver love to students and professors for Valentine's Day.   Episode by Grace Golbach / Montana Kaimin   Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

When looking outside this winter, the mountains have turned white, but the valley has remained brown and barren of snow. The Southcoast cities are building snowmen, and the mountain towns are wearing sweatshirts. Climate patterns are changing, but what does this mean?   Episode by Grace Golbach / Montana Kaimin    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

Montana winters are brisk, giving UM athletes an excuse to put on some extra weight. As fat levels increase, so does the athlete's strength. Heavy lifting has risks of generating injury. UM athletes debate the best training practices for gaining weight.  Episode by Sam Armstrong / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

Almost everybody has sounds that annoy them. But when these sounds become more than just an annoyance, it is a syndrome known as misophonia. Recent studies suggest that there may be more to misophonia than just the auditory element. Is misophonia just an aversion to certain sounds, or is there more to it than meets the ear? Episode by Weston Fudge / Montana Kaimin  Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

The University of Montana has a “herd.” Students across campus are posting on the anonymous social media platform YikYak, where they share questions, thoughts, memes and complaints. It’s an app to share what’s on your mind, but do people share too much? As more students join and engage anonymously, solidarity is growing, but there are negatives among the positives.   Episode by Grace Golbach / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

The Clark Fork River could be described as the flowing heart of Missoula, but are we loving it to death? The Clark Fork River Access and Restoration project aims to restore eroding riverbanks by reinforcing access points.These new access points will better withstand foot traffic and reduce impact on the environment simultaneously.   Episode by Weston Fudge / Montana Kaimin   Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

The use of Ozempic has exploded in recent years as celebrities and professional athletes continue to endorse it on social media as a practical and easily accessible weight loss drug. Ozempic, initially prescribed as a drug to treat diabetes, became popular after doctors discovered its side effect of weight loss.   Episode by Madelynn Pandis / Montana Kaimin      Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.