The Exponent

Soft Sciences and Liberal Arts Important Programs Too

Opinion

Everyone knows MSU has great science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. They are probably what MSU is best known for, and most likely its biggest draw for potential students. However, after four years here, I feel I should write an article extolling other programs at MSU: the soft sciences and liberal arts. Though I’m sure a majority of STEM students also have these skills, I would like to express my appreciation for the soft science/liberal arts classes I have taken and...

NEWS

Local Mountaineers Follow Forgotten Scientist’s Path

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Lecture Attempts to Make Sense of Sustainability

Rob Abbott, a Canadian environmental consultant, writer and speaker, presented his lecture “Making Sense of Sustainability” at the Museum of the...

Researchers Observe Light with Satellite

MSU researchers are using a small satellite to study data from the sun with the hope to develop solar flare-proof technology. The Multi-Order Solar Extreme...

SPORTS

Snowshoe Hikes in Bridger

What’s a good way to sweat out all of that turkey, pumpkin pie, and stuffing? Snowshoeing with ASMSU’s Outdoor Rec. This past weekend, they took an...

Get Your Sled On

Say goodbye (hopefully) to that warm weather, because it’s sledding season. At places like Peets Hill, there’s no better way to mindlessly enjoy...

Badass Student Profile

Badass Student Profile: Petra Davis

Name: Petra Davis Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Major: Exercise Science Occupation: Spinning Instructor at Elevate Cycling Hobbies: Mountain biking (especially...

OPINION

Lack of Maternity Leave Policy Puts Professors, Students in Tough Position

MSU has what some might call a very “flexible” maternity (and paternity) leave policy for its professors. Others might call it a nonexistent policy...

Lessons from the Middle of Nowhere

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that college cities and rural towns in Montana are actually in the same state. Think of the diverse, free-spirited (or...

Small and Large Businesses Benefit Economy

As the Black Friday craziness dies down, local businesses are encouraging Bozeman residents to shop local, even taking part in a “Small Business Saturday...

CULTURE

Sexponent

The Three Way Part Two

The last Sexponent asked the question of a potential threesome. To recap what was discussed: One needs to go about this carefully and thoughtfully. Make sure...

A-Z Lecture

A-Z Lecture: Kickin' Back: Philosophy on Ted-Talks

There are many different theories behind morals. Are children born with a blank slate, or are they a “first draft?” Do they already have morals...

Food

Popcorn: More than Just a Movietime Snack

Popcorn. How does it work? How does a small kernel of magic explode into a crunchy butter infused ball of love? The answer lays hidden in the dormant reaches...

Dec. 1st Edition

Original Publish Date:

December 01, 2011

Centerfold:

Religion, Campus Culture, EWB, and other catch phrases

News