UM News Maroon for September 13, 2010

Welcome to the Maroon team's first edition of UM News for 2010. University of Montana broadcast journalism students Brittany Wooley and Tyler Velin anchor today's show. Kaelyn Kelly produced the program and Cody Johnson directed. UM News airs across the state on Montana's News Station affiliates.

MFA Art Exhibit

Every year students in the Masters of Fine Arts degree at the University of Montana show off their work for the public. Larger-than-life ceramic figures by Kensuke Yamada call the Gallery of Visual Arts home for the next two weeks. UM News photographer Carmen Ebert and reporter Rose Stepanek look at how one student sculpts a new idea in his presentation.



Yamada's exhibit started December 3rd and runs through December 17th.
Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday.
For more information, visit the Gallery of Visual Arts website.

Out-of-state Hunting Tags.

Out-of-state student hunters are reaping the benefits of this year's legislative session. Montana Senate Bill 185 lets these students buy hunting and fishing licenses at the same price as residents. Reporter Katrina Heser and Photographer Carmen Ebert show us one student who is saving money on tags and supporting his tight college budget.



Out of state students looking to buy the combination license need to bring their Griz card, proof of hunter's education, and a transcript to their nearest Fish Wildlife and Parks office.

Brawl of the Wild Blood Drive Challenge

The Red Cross of Montana sponsors a blood drive competition the week before the Brawl of the Wild Football game on each campus. Students have a chance to lift their sleeve and donate their part to help the school win a trophy. Reporter Carmen Ebert found that students don't have to put on pads to help the Grizzlies win the Brawl of the Wild.




Students on campus have two more chances to help the Grizzlies to bring home the top honors.

On Monday November 30th from 12PM-4PM at Elrod/Duniway dorm. To schedule an appointment, please stop by the front desk at the dorm and sign-up.
And on Thursday December 3rd from 11AM-4PM in the University center. Visit givelife.org and enter the sponsor code "gogriz" to schedule an appointment.

Women's Weightlifting

As spring semester registration rolls around, students may be looking for a fun and unique way to earn a credit. One class on campus offers women a way to get in shape while getting familiar with the weight room. Reporter Rose Stepanek and photographer Carmen Ebert went to the UM Fitness and Recreation Center and found how bicep curls are for the girls.

Aber Day Keg Documentary

May 16, 2009 marked the 30th anniversary of the last Aber Day Kegger. Homecoming weekend in Missoula marked the premiere of "Kegger," a feature-length documentary re-living the huge party in Missoula during the 1970s. UM News reporter Katrina Heser and photographer Carmen Ebert catch up with the executive producer of the film, attend the film's premiere and find that the kegger is still giving back.

UM News Maroon for October 13, 2009

Here's today's newscast of UM News for the Maroon team that airs on October 13, 2009. Today's program was produced by University of Montana broadcast journalism senior Drew Trafton of Billings and directed by UM Radio-Television senior Scott Youngbauer of Lewistown. The anchors are UM broadcast journalism seniors Katrina Heser of Billings and Marnee Banks of Helena. Today's program airs on KPAX-TV in Missoula, KBZK-TV in Bozeman, KTVQ-TV in Billings and KRTV-TV in Great Falls.

Clintons Concert

The Clintons played a free concert on the University of Montana campus celebrating the ban on smoking in all Montana bars, casinos, and restaurants. Band members John McLellan and Josh Keehr teamed up with the IGNITE program encouraging the movement toward a smoke free campus. Reporter Katrina Heser and photographer Daniel Ryan tuned in to hear the message behind the music.

Betty's for Beer

While wine tastings happen in Napa Valley, Big Sky Country sees a variety of beer tastings popping up all over the state. Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula holds a four-class seminar specifically to help the ladies find their tastes. UM News reporter Carmen Ebert takes us to one of those classes and shows us one woman's quest to familarize herself with a local brew.



For more information on classes, call the tap room at Big Sky Brewery at 549-2777 x120.

SpectrUM Discovery Area

Slime, eyeballs, and giant noses help teach kids about science at the University of Montana's SpectrUM Discovery Area. The interactive science museum is currently showcasing the Hands on Health exhibit, which educates kids about health and exercise science. UM News reporter Marnee Banks and photographer Daniel Ryan explored SpectrUM and the current exhibit.