The Kaimin Cast

The Duo

When Superior, Montana lost its biggest employer, the lumber mill, the county’s hospital became its last big establishment. Now two lifelong best friends and Superior residents are stepping up for their small town.

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Episode by Clayton Murphy / Montana Kaimin

clay.murphy@umconnect.umt.edu

 

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A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

The Hunter

DeAnna Bublitz learned to hunt about a decade ago after moving to Montana from Minnesota. Over these 10 years, she’s felt that the sport is not as accessible or welcoming to women, queer folks, or new adult hunters as it is to men and people who grew up in the sport. Now, through her collective DEER Camp, she’s on a mission to mentor underrepresented hunters when they may have no one else to turn to.

Episode by Lotus Porte-Moyel / 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 editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

 

The Scholar

In 2011, Syria was absorbed by civil war. Rozan Shbib and her family fled to Egypt, where she was finally able to follow her childhood dream and study to become a lawyer. But once again, the family had to move. Now in Missoula, Shbib has to give up on her dream. But there’s still some hope.

 

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

 

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

 

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Caller

Since she was a kid, contra dancing is something that has helped Laura Cova find her people. Now, she’s stepping up as a new dance caller, a challenge she’s adding to her already busy life as a UM grad student studying speech pathology – and as a mom.

The Carillonneur

Every day at noon, music from the University of Montana’s bell tower fills campus. But it’s not Quasimodo up there – it’s 72-year-old Barbara Ballas, UM’s very own carillonneur.

 

Episode by Clayton Murphy / Montana Kaimin

clay.murphy@umconnect.umt.edu

 

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Curator

The University of Montana Herbarium is a library of over 140,000 dried plant specimen from as early as the 1800s. Giovanna Bishop is the library's curator, but she's worried about a lack of use and interest in her field.

 

Episode by Lotus Porte-Moyel / 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 editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

The Naturalist

Surrounded by natural beauty, Western Montana and the University of Montana are epicenters of outdoor recreation. But UM sophomore Sadie Arnold has noticed some less-than-positive attitudes surrounding the outdoor sports community. 

 

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Plaintiff

Held vs. Montana was the United States' first constitutional climate change lawsuit to go to trial. University of Montana student Olivia Vesovich was one of 16 youth plaintiffs who helped win the case. This episode, Vesovich shares her story about testifying for one of the country's landmark climate action cases.

 

By Lotus Porte-Moyel / Montana Kaimin

lp195334@umconnect.umt.edu

 

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Bladesmith

University of Montana Senior Scott O’Donnell makes realistic wooden swords in his family’s garage for fun. From historic to high-fantasy, he’s made almost every type of sword you can think of. O’Donnell is pursuing a broad-field social studies degree, and although he says his course work doesn’t leave him much time for extracurriculars outside of class, some of his favorite lessons have still taken place outside of the classroom. 

 

In this Kaimin Cast episode, editor Clayton Murphy talks about hands-on history and one University student's plan to incorporate interactive lessons into his curriculum through wooden blades. 

 

Full transcripts of the episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ 

 

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com 

 

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

Not Your Average Summer Gig: Fighting Fires For Education

In the field of forestry, experience is everything. For some at the University of Montana, the summer is the perfect time to gain some of that critical experience in order to land a job after college. Although fighting fires is dangerous work, some do it during the hot summer months not only to bolster their resumes but to keep the state they call home safe from fires.

Listen to the final episode of the Kaimin Cast of the year by reporter Clayton Murphy to meet some of the students who put their lives on the line in the name of experience and service.

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.