UM Parking Ticketers

Walk through any parking lot at the University of Montana, and you'll likely find parking tickets on a number of windshields.
Reporter Melanie Overcast and photographer Oliver Sommerauer followed two people responsible for passing out those pink papers. (Click video link below.)



A no decal ticket will set you back fifteen dollars.
Parking permits cost just over one-hundred sixty dollars per year.

Pet Adoption

Part of Missoula’s population clears out come break time at the University. Reporter Katie Stukey and photographer Cristin Rennick found out that at this time of the year furry friends often get left behind.


Volunteer training takes place at the humane society every third Thursday of the month.
For more information, visit montanapets.org/mhs/

Footbridge Forum

Tune in, call in and speak out. That's what one class at the University of Montana is asking people to do. UM news reporter Jackie Bartz and photographer Andrew Granbois tunes in to College Radio's Footbridge Forum.

The Footbridge Forum’s next show airs on 89.9 FM KBGA
College Radio at 7:00 pm November 14th, and the final
show airs November 18th at 7:00 pm.

Hunting

Orange and yellow leaves mean hunting season in the Big Sky.
Reporter Maritsa Georgiou and Photographer Jamie Leary followed a few students hoping to get a great shot.

Here is the full episode of UM News for October 30, 2007 with anchors Brandon Gondeiro and Rob Ashley. The show was produced by Irina Cates and directed by John Zimmerman. (Click video link below.)

Visit Maroon Team's homepage to learn more about our reporters.

Career Services

One of the biggest concerns students and their parents face after graduation is finding a job. Reporter Kim Cosgrove looks into how the University's Career Center is helping prepare students for the professional world.

The workshops are held every Wednesday night at the Career Center from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican Holiday to celebrate deceased relatives. Reporter Kerry McKay and photographer Aricka Turner found out how one UM printing class is carving their way into the parade festivities on November 2nd.

The Day of the Dead parade will be held in Downtown Missoula on November 2nd.

Drama Department

University of Montana's Drama Department provides many shows every year and costumes are as essential to the show as the actors. Reporter Lauren Pedrick and photographer Layne Fisher show the work it takes to put all the pieces together.





Research for the play, Tartuffe, began last spring.

UM News Silver Preview

"G-Wiz"

Wizard costumes, tasty treats and smiles. No it's not Halloween, it's just another day in chemistry class. UM News reporter Rob Ashley and photographer Brandon MacDonald found out how one teacher is making learning fun.

G-Wiz says he loves teaching and has no plans to stop any time soon.

Maroon Team Preview

Griz v. Cat Blood Drive

The Montana versus Montana State Football game may be 18 days away but fans squared off last week. UM News Reporter Brandon Gondeiro explains why the fans renewed the Cat Griz rivalry before the football game.






Learn how you can participate in the next American Red Cross Blood Drive.

This Week On UM News

-Reporter Lauren Pedrick and photographer Layne Fisher meet some talented young costume designers at the UM Drama/Dance department.

-Reporter Rob Ashley and photographer Brandon Macdonald explore the fun of science with a beloved UM professor.

-Reporter Brandon Gondeiro and photographer Jason Hendrickson meet up with some diehard fans who are literally bleeding school spirit.

-Reporter Kerry McKay and photographer Aricka Turner observe UM art students as they prepare for next week's Day of the Dead festivities.

-Reporter Kim Cosgrove looks at how UM Career Services is helping students prepare for their futures.

UM News for 10/24/07

UM News for October 24th, 2007
Anchored by Eric Allen and Ashleigh Ebert
Produced by Megan Taylor and Directed by Ryan Corwin
(Please click on the video link below)

Sky Diving

Fans cram into Washington Grizzly Stadium to watch the Griz. But a select few have a better view than everyone else. Reporter Melanie Overcast and Photographer Adam Winger spent some time with the men that soar above the stadium.

Skydivers must have a thousand jumps and pass a test before they can jump into the stadium.

Contact the Silvertip Skydivers