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It’s hard to believe that just a few short years ago, I was totally anti-cellphone.

In fact, my parents basically forced me to carry one when I was in high school so they could check up on me whenever they felt like it. It was a

I really try not to complain about the heat — after all, I spend most of the year complaining about the cold — but when it comes to catching some Z’s, the 90-plus-degree days we’ve been having in Missoula are really starting to get to me.

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Sure, when people ask us where we’re from, we all say Missoula. But some of us are just a little more Zootastic than others. Take this quiz to find out where you fall along the Missoula spectrum.

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The long list of student fees tacked on to most college tuition bills is enough to make any student scream. When I was enrolled at The University of Montana, it seemed like fees were being added or increased every single semester, and I will be the first to admit that half of the time, I didn’t even know what I was paying for.

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The first day of the fall semester is just around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for University of Montana students to load up their backpacks with books, notepads and No. 2 penci

I don’t know about you, but lately I have noticed a lot of people cruising the streets and sidewalks of Missoula on rollerblades.

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Missoula is home to some of the best restaurants, bakeries and cafes around. But whether you’re a local resident or a tourist who is just passing through town, deciding where to dine can be a little overwhelming with so many great choices. Here’s a li

Back in February, you would have given anything for a warm, sunny day. So, get out there and enjoy it while you can!

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In case you didn’t know — and you probably didn’t — July 1-7 is Be Nice to New Jersey Week.

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Wednesday is kind of an awkward day for a holiday, but it's also kind of awesome. Here's why.

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The University of Montana has been part of the Missoula community for almost 120 years. Its long history as one of the state’s largest learning institutions is peppered with interesting facts, stories and tidbits. Here

What’s the Fourth of July without fireworks?

I grew up in a pretty rural area of Montana, and most of my childhood memories of Independence Day involve lighting things on fire and watching them explode.

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