Thanks for joining us for today's newscast of UM News presented by the Silver team. Today's anchors are University of Montana broadcast journalism majors Lindsey Scheetz and Willi Brooks. The program was produced by Ashley Korslien and directed by Whitney Caldarone. The program airs during Montana Today on KECI-TV in Missoula, KCFW-TV in Kalispell and KTVM-TV in Butte/Bozeman.
Education costs are increasing at Universities around the country. At the same time, the economy is making it hard for many students to keep up with the rising costs. A new study by the AFL-CIO shows young workers are making less money today than they did ten years ago. The study says in 1999, more workers were able to manage day to day costs, and even save money. Today, only 31 percent under the age of 35 make enough to cover their bills. UM News reporter Ashley Korslien and photographer Jon Denny found out why some UM students are paying a heavy price.
The Bookstore at the University of Montana recently completed a six month renovation making the store more shopper friendly. All Griz-gear moved from the upper level to the main floor, and all textbooks moved upstairs. UM News reporter Ashley Korslien and photographer Whitney Caldarone found out how students are adjusting to the new layout.