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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 Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Do you know what a fandle is? If you don’t, it’s a fan-themed candle. My sister, Harriet Smith, used to make twilight-themed candles for her Etsy shop. Claire de Lune, Forks, La Push, and Olympic Coven, to name a few. Hear the story of the rise and fall of my sister’s Etsy shop, Thistle Candle Co.
In this Kaimin Cast episode, editor Elinor Smith speaks to her sister about her old Etsy business and what students can learn about navigating the wild world of Etsy.
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 Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
From court jesters to Pennywise, their painted faces haunt countless people worldwide. The trope of the creepy clown is well-established, but how did clowns go from jokesters to monsters?
In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Alyssa Tompkins answers why clowns give us the creeps.
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 Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Traveling preachers visited UM’s campus earlier this October. Students’ reactions were strong, and at times, the preachers drew crowds of around 150 people. The preachers yelled at the crowds, and the crowds yelled back.
In this Kaimin Cast episode, editor Elinor Smith answers why the open-air preachers visited our campus, what their end goal is and how students can properly respond to any future visits.
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 Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Carl Shaw has to work three jobs to pay for college. Although in-state tuition at UM has stayed the same for the last three years, that doesn’t stop the out-of-pocket costs from affecting students. Many students have to sign on to multiple jobs to afford school and living costs.
In this Kaimin Cast episode, reporter Alyssa Tompkins talks about balancing work and life while enrolled in classes.
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.
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Doug Emlen has been working at the University of Montana for around 25 years, but he's been studying beetles for even longer. Emlen has always been interested in the extremes of the animal kingdom, and the huge horns on some of the beetles he studies caught his eye. Since then, he's learned the ins and outs of beetle battle.
In this Kaimin Cast episode, editor Elinor Smith talks to Doug Emlen about his research and how we can apply it to the world around us.
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, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
The PEAS Farm is a 10 acre farm in the Rattlesnake just about ten minutes from the University of Montana. They grow everything from pears to garlic, and call themselves home to some pigs and many chickens. The farm is a part of Garden City Harvest, a local non-profit that donates food to organizations like the Food Bank and UM Pantry. Students at UM are offered an internship through the program to teach them all about local farming.
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Since 2017, fentanyl overdose has gone up more than 1,000% in Montana. Students for Sensible Drug Policy, a service organization focused on harm reduction, educates students at UMT on how to take drugs and avoid overdose safely. They do this through distributing fentanyl testing strips, Narcan, and most importantly, sharing information about how to take drugs safely.
In this episode, Kaimin Cast reporter Alyssa Tompkins reports on the ever-growing presence of fentanyl in Montana and the organizations working to help Missoula's community avoid overdose.
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Ben DeBar and Paige Kerwin are the drum majors for this year's Grizzly Marching Band. They help students learn how to march, foster a fun environment in the band, and, most importantly, conduct the show.
In this episode, Kaimin Cast editor Elinor Smith speaks to drum majors Ben DeBar and Paige Kerwin about how they came to lead the marching band.
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Elani Borhegyi's drag name is Jackie Rosebutch, and they're a drag goddex. That's the term for a non-binary drag performer. Borhegyi is a dragtivist-- using their platform to combine their passion for the environment with drag performance.
In this episode, Kaimin Cast reporter Alyssa Tompkins speaks to Borhegyi about their life and how they came to be a dragtivist.