UM News Maroon 9.20.10

Welcome to Team Maroon's second edition of UM News. This show is anchored by Tyler Velin and Amy Quinlivan. This show was produced by Garrett Browne and directed by Erin Schermele.

Self-Defense Class for Women

UM offers a class in self-defense that teaches women to fight back against an attacker. Reporter Kristina Matsalak and photographer Ava Shearer found the techniques that allow women to overpower a larger opponent without needing superior strength.
For more information on the class visit www.umt.edu/catalog

UM Tobacco Ban

The University of Montana is banning all tobacco products in the fall of 2011. Reporter Brittany Wooley and photographer Katrina Shull found out that students and faculty are divided on the issue.

UM News Silver for September 16, 2010

Welcome to the Silver Team's first edition of UM News for 2010. University of Montana broadcast journalism students Emily Adamson and Brad Peers anchor today's show. Katie Mansfield produced the program and Matt Seder directed.

UM Students Help Coach High School Football

The high school football season is underway and one local team is getting help from an unexpected duo. Reporter Emily Adamson and photographer Miranda Dalpiaz found two University of Montana students taking lessons from the classroom to the field.

Reporter Brad Peers and photographer Drew Stanley do a story on the effects that energy drinks can have on your body.

Farm to College's Fall Feastival

The Farm To College Program is sponsoring the Fall Feastival to encourage more locally grown food on campus. Reporter Shaun Rainey and photographer Alison Kilts found out what the dinner is all about.

Grizzly Baseball Gets Underway

The Montana Grizzlies baseball team finished with a winning conference record last year for the first time since the National Club Baseball Association started back in 2000. However the team finished just one place short of advancing to the regionals tournament. This year the team is already working hard to change that and make their first regionals appearance. Reporter Vince Bagby caught up with the team at their open tryouts to find out how.

Going Green at UM

Everyday on the University of Montana campus lattes are made for students and faculty. In return for their morning fix consumers are helping to keep the University Center plant life vibrant. Reporter Chenelle Smith found out how this idea is becoming routine.
For more information on new green ideas here at the University of Montana click on the following link.
http://www.umt.edu/greeningum/default.aspx

Overcrowded Dorms

One hundred and eighty UM students found themselves in temporary housing to begin the school year.

Students who were late with housing applications had to share rooms with as many as five other. people. Some students are living in study lounges, without storage for clothes and school supplies. They have to keep everything in boxes until a permanent housing space opens up. Reporter Kristina Matsalak found that they're paying... in more ways than one.

Katie Baker Injury

Katie Baker suffered a season ending knee injury last year, cutting her freshman season short. Reporter Tyler Velin and photographer Ava Shearer caught up with the now sophomore to check on her rehabilitation process.

The Fry Bread Queen

For a play to reach opening night it must start somewhere, and as Reporter Garrett Browne and Photographer Dan Ladue found, sometimes that somewhere is the University of Montana.

Culinary Arts

The College of Technology provides culinary students with valuable hands on experience. Reporter Amy Quinlivan and Photographer Erin Schermele found one future chef who cooks with a special ingredient.

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.

Textbook Rental

UM students spend an average of 500 dollars a semester on textbooks. UM News reporter Brittany Wooley and photographer Katrina Shull found out what the University Bookstore is doing to lower textbook costs.