Soldier Care Packages

Students at the university are showing their support for the troops. Reporter, Gillette Vaira, and photographer, Alison Kilts, interviewed the College Republicans to find out more about the care packages they send to soldiers deployed to Iraq.

The group is taking donations to help provide care packages for soldiers. Email them at chair@mtcr.org to find out how to help.

Animeals is offering a "Home for the Holidays" adoption promotion. Reporter Amy Quinlivan and photographer Erin Schermele found one UM alum who is bringing a furry cat to her home.

Animeals from Erin Schermele on Vimeo.

International Week

International Week celebarates all the things that the various international programs bring the University of Montana. Whether its an International Students attending the UM or programs that allow UM students the chance to study abroad. Reporter Garrett Browne found one international student stealing the show at the opening ceremonies with some helpful words for students thinking about Traveling overseas.

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Maroon Show November 22, 2010

Wrestling rings and academic excellence, headline Maroon News on November 22, 2010. Kristina Matsalak and Jake Stevenson anchored the show. Tyler Velin produced, and Katrina Shull directed. Enjoy!

Frontier States Wrestling School

A UM student is teaching wrestling fans how to take a hit like the pros at the new Frontier States Wrestling School. Reporter Kaelyn Kelly and photographer Cody Johnson found out what it takes to survive in the ring.

Kyi-Yo Club

    The Kyi-Yo Native American Student Association is raising money for this year's Pow Wow event that attracts native American tribes from the community.
    Reporter Kristina Matsalak and photographer Keith Hensley found out how the club plans to prepare for an event.

Bump, Set, Study

Student athletes at The University of Montana show their hard work whether they're playing in a game or hitting the books. Reporter Jake Stevenson and photographer Dan LaDue learned how these athletes keep their grades above average.

Max Wave Fundraiser

People around the Missoula community are raising money in hopes of building another man-made kayaking spot similar to Brennan's Wave by Caras Park. Reporter Brad Peers and photographer Matt Seder found out the challenges with trying to raise half a million dollars.

Hair Fever

University of Montana drama students are getting ready for their role in the upcoming play "Hay Fever" by cutting their hair for a 1920s look. The excess hair was donated to create wigs for cancer patients that have undergone chemotherapy. Reporter Vince Bagby and photographer Drew Stanley went to see a drastic change that one student went through to prepare for her role.

Hair Fever from Drew Stanley on Vimeo.

Silver UM News 11.17.10

Welcome to UM News for November 17th, 2010! Join the Silver team as they bring you news on the Brawl of the Wild, explore how UM actors are giving back, and much more. This program is anchored by Chenelle Smith and Katie Mansfield, produced by Emily Adamson, and directed by Sheya Rivard.

Cat/Griz Ticket Sale

3,100 students waited to get Cat/Griz tickets on Sunday, but the line started at 6:30pm on Saturday, because the first 400 are eligible for guest passes. Reporter Chenelle Smith and photographer Alison Kilts waited with the student for the clock to hit 3pm, when the tickets officially went on sale.

Blood Drive

Fans, students, and alumni gathered in the UC for the fifth annual Brawl of the Wild Blood Drive, a competition between UM and MSU. Reporter Katie Mansfield found out why some rolled up their sleeves for the griz.

Filmmakers

Some UM students have hopes for Hollywood... and others are finishing work for local screens. Students in the School of Media Arts are writing, directing, and editing their own movies. Reporter, Gillette Vaira, discovered what one graduate student is creating.

Benefit for Pakistan

A number of concerned groups gathered at the University of Montana to help bring relief to Pakistani flood victims.  The benefit was a fundraiser for PODA, a Pakistan based advocacy group for the welfare of women and children. Reporter Amy Quinlivan, and Photographer Keith Hensley went to see why so many organizations were there to lend a hand.

SNAP

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, formally known as food stamps has grown 50% in the past two years. Reporter Jake Stevenson and photographer Erin Schermele found one UM student who is benefiting from the program.

SNAP from Erin Schermele on Vimeo.