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Conversations about stories that matter from the University of Montana and beyond. New episodes release every other Monday. A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.
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Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Although the University of Montana doesn’t have a competitive swim team, they do have a 25 meter pool. The pool isn’t in the same building as the rest of the University of Montana’s recreation facilities, so it’s out of sight and out of mind for many students.
Listen to meet some of the people who keep the pool up and running for students to enjoy and why they keep on coming back.
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.
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you spend on DoorDash and delivery apps like it? DoorDash and other food delivery apps have built an empire with some very loyal customers. But, how did they do that?
This week, Kaimin Cast reporter Clayton Murphy dug into the world of how DoorDash got to be such a big deal amongst one of the most notoriously broke demographics: college students.
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.
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Boris Granovskiy and Allison Brown are a couple that were brought together with the help of one sport most people have never even heard of. Granovskiy is a lover of the sport of orienteering, which requires you to find your way to check points using only a map, a compass and your wits. Brown had never even heard of orienteering until she met Granovskiy, now it's a huge part of their life together.
Listen to this week's episode by audio editor Alyssa Tompkins to learn all about orienteering and the path that it has taken to make its way to Missoula, Montana and Grizzly Orienteering.
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.
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, the University of Montana's campus is alive with love. However, what about the other side of the holiday?
Hear from UM students about their own heartaches and heartbreaks in this week's episode with Kaimin Cast reporter Clayton Murphy.
Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at https://www.montanakaimin.com/
Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com
A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
You’ve probably passed by the pond-style ice rink on the Oval and the propane fire pits and adirondack chairs around it. The rink officially made a home for itself on the Oval in 2020, but who started it and who skates on it?
In this episode, Kaimin Cast editor Alyssa Tompkins laced up her skates and hit the ice to talk to the students who brave the winter air to skate on the oval.
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.
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Choosing your major fresh out of high school is a daunting task not for the faint of heart. It can be one of the best or worst decisions you've ever made. Would you change your major if you had the chance?
In this episode, Kaimin Cast reporter Clayton Murphy speaks to students who have or who have thought about switching their major and what that means for their academic and personal lives.
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.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Many students traveled near and far for winter break this year. Traveling is not environmentally friendly, but it does have its upsides like seeing family and bolstering your mental health.
In this episode of the Kaimin Cast, editor Alyssa Tompkins speaks with Environmental Ethics Professor Christian Preston and The Director of Climate Change Studies Program, Peter McDonough to dig into whether or not it is ethical to travel.
Full transcripts of this 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, University of Montana's Independent, student-run newspaper.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Everyone has that one relative they just can’t stand. Before UM goes home for the holidays, we decided to hit the streets and ask students for their most memorable holiday stories, secrets and scandals. But, to avoid family drama making it back to the source, we kept it anonymous.
In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Clay Murphy and editor Elinor Smith unearth UM students’ holiday mishaps and secrets.
Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/
Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com
A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Earlier this year, Gabbie Byers started the bug club. Crickets, worms, roly polies, and beetles— ever since she could remember, Byers has been interested in creepy crawlies. But she hasn’t always been able to find a community that shared her entomological love.
In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Clay Murphy tells the story of how bug club came to be and how students across UM found a home in entomology.
Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at http://www.montanakaimin.com/
Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com
A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Have you ever wondered who keeps the University Center Garden looking so lush and green? Well, look no further! Dive into the world of the UC Gardens and the changes it has seen over the years. Maybe even spot some dinosaurs or garden gnomes while you’re at it!
In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Alyssa Tompkins speaks to Sean Helms, the new UC Gardening manager, to dive into its past and what’s next for the lush atrium.
Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at https://www.montanakaimin.com/
Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com
A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.