8.8K
Downloads
100
Episodes
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.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Scott Blankney is a former University of Montana men's basketball player facing a big decision. After completing his last season with the team and starting in just four games, he's at a crossroads: retire from the game he loves, or continue playing overseas.
Fewer than 2% of college hoopers in the U.S. move on to the NBA or WNBA after school. The international market for pro basketballers is much hotter, but going overseas isn't always smooth sailing.
On this episode, Kaimin sports editor Jack Marshall sits down with Kaimin Cast host Austin Amestoy and shares the stories of UM athletes past and present who have faced the challenges and triumphs of shooting for stardom outside the U.S.
Full transcripts of all our episodes can be found 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 Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Organizations like Latino Outdoors and Here Montana are expanding access to the outdoors across the Rocky Mountain West — giving people of color opportunities to get out and recreate that may not have been there before.
Elinor Smith reports on efforts to expand outdoor access to everyone. Through programs focused on community outreach and building, students of color and people across Missoula are able to get outdoors and try new things.
The Second Look is reported and edited by Elinor Smith.
Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com
A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Missoula is a recreationist’s dream, but for many Americans, the idea of accessing the outdoors is only a dream as well. The U.S. Forest Service says that, while people of color make up 40% of the population, nearly 70% of visitors to public lands are white.
Now, two grassroots organizations in Missoula are aiming to narrow that spread. Here Montana and Latino Outdoors Missoula are headed by two University of Montana alums who discovered a love for recreation they’re now imparting on other Missoulians, one adventure at a time.
On this episode, Kaimin Cast host Austin Amestoy sits down with Erynn Castellanos and Alex Kim to chat about breaking down barriers to the great outdoors.
Full transcripts of all our episodes can be found 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 Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
The University of Montana's Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab was one of 34 grantees to win the Google Impact Grant for Women and Girls in collaboration with the Blackfeet Community College and the Salish Kootenai College. With the money, WELL is starting the Native Women Launch Program.
On this episode of the Second Look, Elinor Smith speaks to representatives from the colleges about the new program, and the impact it will have around Montana.
The Second Look is reported and edited by Elinor Smith.
Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com
A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
In honor of Women's History Month, the Kaimin's print edition is celebrating women in business in Missoula and beyond. While women have historically faced obstacles to business ownership, U.S. census data shows gains in women entrepreneurship, and in Montana, 46% of small business owners are women as of 2021.
On this episode, an interview with one UM grad and entrepreneur who got her start with help from a program dedicated to elevating businesses to the next level.
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 Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Reports of drug-facilitated assaults rose drastically this semester at the University of Montana, leading to important questions about what to do if you or a friend believe you've been drugged while out on the town.
On this episode of the Second Look, Elinor Smith has a step-by-step breakdown of how to treat and prevent the effects of "roofie" drugs.
The Second Look is reported and edited by Elinor Smith.
Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com
A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
On Feb. 9, University of Montana students received an alert email warning about increased reports of drug-facilitated assaults at Missoula bars, more commonly known as "roofies." So far this semester, the Student Advocacy Resource Center has received 10 reports of roofies assaults — five times the amount they normally receive, raising concerns about student safety and awareness.
On this episode, Kaimin news reporter Christine Compton goes behind the data and shares one student's harrowing story of her own drugging at a Missoula bar.
Full transcripts of all our episodes 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 Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
The University of Montana officially rescinded its campus-wide mask mandate on March 3, nearly two years after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down campus.
Administrators say the change is due to a rapid plunge in new cases in Missoula. It also comes after pressure on Montana colleges from the Commissioner of Higher Education to roll back pandemic-era policies.
On this episode, UM students chime in on the change with their excitement and fears over the end of required masking on campus.
The Second Look is reported and edited by Elinor Smith.
Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com
A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
As COVID-19 cases plunge in Missoula from an Omicron peak in early February, the University of Montana is making big changes to its long-standing pandemic policies. As of March 3, students and staff are no longer required to wear masks indoors.
While the change may mark a turning point in the pandemic, the effects of COVID-19 adaptations are lingering. In a recent survey of UM professors by the University Faculty Association, nearly 90% reported a negative impact to their mental health during the pandemic.
On this episode, Kaimin Cast host Austin Amestoy chats with a professor of sociology to gauge his thoughts on the end of the mask mandate, the challenges professors face during the pandemic and where things should go from here.
A full transcript of this episode and all our previous episodes is 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 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Long before Monte was a twinkle in the University of Montana's eye, an eclectic collection of mascots represented the school, including a series of live bears, a guy in a chicken costume, Ronald McDonald and other oddities with little resemblance to the backflipping bear we know and love today.
On this episode of the Second Look, audio reporter Elinor Smith breaks down UM's wacky mascot history.
Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com
A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper.