Robin Selvig Gears Up For His 1000th Career Game As Head Coach

Robin Selvig will reach his 1000th game as head coach of the Lady Griz basketball team at Thursday's game versus Cal State Bakerfield. UM News reporter Stephanie Hansen and photographer Brad Peers went to the Adam's Center to get an inside look at what inspires this coach to have reached such a rare milestone. Selvig has won 762 of 999 games, giving him a 76% win rate over his career. The NCAA says only about half a dozen Division I Women's basketball coaches have ever reached 1,000 games in their career.

Taser Usage Comes To The Forefront In Missoula

The recent tasing of University of Montana football players and two more tasings by Missoula police over the weekend have raised questions about the use of the device. Police officers at the UM's Office of Public Safety and the Missoula Police Department use tasers to protect the public. Reporter Emily Foster and photographer Brad Peers found out when officers can legally use them and just how painful their sting feels.

Can The Cats Competition Kicks Off

The Cat-Griz cross-state rivalry means more than athletic competition to many Montanans. Reporter Emily Foster and photographer Brad Peers found out how a University of Montana food drive competition with Montana State University called "Can the Cats" feeds thousands of people in need in Missoula and Bozeman.

UM News for October 26, 2011

University of Montana senior broadcast journalism majors Annemiek Wilson and Stephanie Hansen anchor today's edition of UM News. Dustin Klemann produced and Brad Peers directed the broadcast. UM News airs Thursday mornings at 8:25 a.m. on KPAX-TV in Missoula and KAJ-TV in Kalispell. UM News is a production of the Department of Radio-Television and the School of Journalism at the University of Montana.

Big Sky Brain Project Receives $1.3 Million Grant

The Big Sky Brain Project, a collaboration between the University of Montana's spectrUM Discovery Area and Center for Structural and Functional Neuroscience, recently received a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. UM News reporter Emily Foster and photographer Brad Peers found out how the grant will fund a kids' neuroscience learning center called the Brainzone.

Student shares coming out story for LGBT awareness

October is the awareness month for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community or LGBT. The University of Montana held a special event on Tuesday in support of National Coming Out Day. The event was put on by the Student Involvement Network and the LAMBDA Alliance for students to share their stories.
Flute performance major Derek Loerzel said his coming out wasn't a horror story, but he hopes everyone can learn something from his experiences.
UM News reporter Tara Oster and photographer Brad Peers talked with Loerzel about his decision to come out. For more information about upcoming diversity events on campus, click here.

Students and alums celebrate Greek Week at UM

More than 400 current and former members of the University of Montana's 10 sororities and fraternities celebrated Greek Week. Greek students on campus make up roughly 2.8% of UM's students. UM News reporter Stephanie Hansen and photographer Brad Peers made their way to Greek Row to find out just what Greek life's all about.

University of Montana Goes Green With Reusable To-Go Boxes

The University of Montana recently added one more eco-friendly initiative to save money and reduce waste. Reporter Emily Foster and photographer Brad Peers found out what makes these boxes a greener option for take-out.

University of Montana Soccer Team Starts Strong

The Montana Grizzlies soccer team played their first home match of the season Friday. UM News reporter Emily Foster and photographer Brad Peers found out how the team has already scored more goals in four games than in all of last season.

UM News Silver Show

In this edition of UM News, you'll see the Griz Football team, but off the field with Griz for Kids; a toy drive supporting local children. See how the College Republicans are helping troops overseas. Finally you'll see how tough it is to be Monte, UM's mascot, and howMissoula's professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters are making it big. Anchors Vince Bagby and Shaun Rainey took the hot seats in this segment while producer Brad Peers and director Matt Seder led the way.

Max Wave Fundraiser

People around the Missoula community are raising money in hopes of building another man-made kayaking spot similar to Brennan's Wave by Caras Park. Reporter Brad Peers and photographer Matt Seder found out the challenges with trying to raise half a million dollars.

UM News-silver

In this UM News edition you may find many interesting stories such as Equestrian, Can the Cats, or Theft Bikes anchored by Brad Peers and Gillette Vaira and produced and directed by Shaun Rainey and Khushnuda Shukurova.

The Nutcracker

The Garden City Ballet keeps the tradition of the holiday season alive with their annual performance of the Nutcracker. This is their 25th anniversary putting on the show. Reporter Brad Peers and photographer Matt Seder found out what makes the show so special.

UM News Silver 10-07-2010

The October 7th edition of UM News is anchored by Vince Bagby and Gillette Vaira. Khushnuda Shukurova directed the newscast and Brad Peers produced it.