For Nick Feistner, 28, a mechanic who lives outside Missoula, a forgotten $20 speeding ticket turned into a three-year stint of joblessness and homelessness.
Author: LJ Dawson
Founder of The Des and freelance criminal justice reporter based in Washington, D.C.
A dress for the outdoors
As women who work and play in wilds but still live in cities, if not only when we must, we need clothes that can keep up with our adventures and dance between those two worlds. The Andraste dress from Kind Apparel does just that.
New campaign demands transparency in feminine hygiene industry
A screenshot from Women’s Voices for the Earth’s video pointing out the lack of ingredient transparency in feminine hygiene products.
Medical marijuana providers struggle with uncertain industry regulations
Four months after I-182, also known as the Montana Medical Marijuana Initiative, passed, Missoula’s medical marijuana dispensaries are still waiting on an uncertain future of regulations in Montana.
Lost my scale and gained self-love: a journey of healing
I stood naked staring in the mirror at my stomach again. The morning ritual of “Am I fat today?” when it slammed into me like a boulder.
Students make do with creative solutions to tough rental market
Nicholas Gilbert and his dog lived in a Chevy Conversion van to save money his freshman year at the University of Montana.
Photo courtesy of Nicholas Gilbert
Dynamite and toboggans: Ski patrol at Snowbowl
Alicia Leggett has worked as a ski patroller for the past four years. When she moved from California to Missoula, she started working at Montana Snowbowl, where she stands on the deck of the ski patrol hut Jan. 29, 2017.
UM Black History Month events to open dialogue about race on campus
The Student Involvement Network and the Black Student Union are joining forces to bring a series of events to the University of Montana in celebration of Black History Month.
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