Alternative Smoking on the University of Montana Campus

The University of Montana's Tobacco Free Policy went into effect this August semester. UM student William Kincaid is one of many students exploring alternative cigarettes. He says he's smoked for 11 years, but no longer on campus. Kincaid admits that he hasn't smoked for the last six days because of the looks people give him. To find out more information about the UM Tobacco Free Plan click here. UM News reporter Faith Cronin and photographer Scott Ranf have the story.

Air Quality Affects UM Athletes

Burning fires continue to send smoke across the state decreasing Montana's air quality. UM News reporter Faith Cronin and photographer Dizhi Ge take us to Washington-Grizzly Stadium to report how the smoke is affecting UM's athletes. (Click below to see story.)

Wood Smoke and Health Risks

Think fire season is over? Well not for the Scientists at UM. UM News reporter Lauren Pedrick and photographer Chris Spencer explain how research of wood smoke will help determine health risks. (Click on video link below.)