Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Under the Big Sky: Recent Episodes
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From the mountain town of Bozeman, Montana, the college students in Writing 201 welcome you to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Under the Big Sky, a podcast about living, learning and exploring issues impacting Montanans.
The United States has more guns than people. 393 million guns to 326 million people. Elijah Elliott and Rylan Schlepp interviewed two undergraduates at MSU and PSU to discuss their experiences and feelings about guns on campus and the equity regarding guns on campuses. The first interviewee Jaren Perkins shares his experience here at Montana State and Montana as a whole while our Portland State interview Sidney O'billovich shares her experience in a completely different state and University in Oregon.
Montana now costs millions. Elizabeth Springman and Morgan Wherry interview Sam Carpenter on the housing market from the student's view, and get information from realtor, Sarah DePew to grab a deeper understanding of the effects of the unaffordable housing market throughout the state in "Housing Homeless Students."
Moose attacks and Avalanches. Zachary Lovering and Houston Ostrom propose a mandatory wilderness and skiing safety class at MSU, to help include and protect all students in outdoor recreation. Using personal experience, student interviewees, and professional sources, the group discusses safety using several embarrassing local examples of outdoor negligence. In "Don't Pet the Bears," the outdoor-lovers look into the equity of requiring another course for incoming MSU students.
Menaces prowl the sidewalks at MSU. Threats infiltrate emails and psyches. Many people of diverse backgrounds face struggles on campus, and no strive for equity for the students of Montana State appears. Quin Vulk and Dru Holien interview MSU students who directly experienced this negativity forced upon them. Has Montana State taken effective actions, or done too little too late?
In Montana, the median lifespan for Native Americans is about 19 years shorter than that of their white counterparts. But do you know why? Welcome to "Exploring Health Disparities Under the Big Sky," a podcast that explores the inequalities and challenges that Native Americans face in accessing healthcare in Montana compared to White Americans. In this podcast, hosts Jada Wollen and Jacob Lister, dive into the data and explore reasons why this disparity exists, and speak with experts in the field and community members to share insights on these systemic issues and cultural barriers
Menaces prowl the sidewalks at MSU. Threats infiltrate emails and psyches. Many people of diverse backgrounds face struggles on campus, and no one strives for equity for the students of Montana State, it appears. Quin Vulk and Dru Holien interview MSU students who directly experienced this negativity forced upon them. Has Montana State taken effective actions, or done too little too late?
It's an ethical dilemma, wolf trapping. Jacob Bradley and Lucas Cote look at both sides of the trapping argument. Trapping is used for numerous reasons such as to protect livestock and acquire wolf pelts, but has come under question on the ethics of this practice. Different types of traps are used including the ‘Koro’ and ‘Alaskan’ style traps which are generally the most popular. These traps are notorious for causing severe injuries but not humanely killing the animal, sometimes leaving them to suffer for days. The podcasters also examine humane alternatives to these traps, which are being implemented to protect livestock.
Does tan leather skin, silver belt buckles, and protecting the brand actually portray the residents of Montana? Reilly Kidwell and MacKenna Shuck interview a Butte Native about the impact the Yellowstone shows have had in his hometown; they also talk with local Anaconda resident about the negative impacts it has brought to Montana and Bozeman.
Looking for support to get through this semester at Montana State University? Tune in to Joey Leonardo and Paytyn Wilson have a discussion about the effectiveness of student resources at MSU through a lens of diversity. To gain deeper insight, two students of different majors make guest appearances to share their experiences with the academic and social resources at MSU.
It happens more often than you think. Kyla Kovacich and Isabella Reichel interview an ASMSU senator as well as a human rights activist who experienced sexual misconduct at Montana State University. Does MSU have effective sexual assault resources? How can we improve?
CAN. YOU. HEAR. ME? I AM SPEAKING TO YOU. MSU students, Brooklyn Presta and Grace Grizzle uncover the truth about the university's failures to support the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Featuring interviews from both sides of the discussion, instructor, Linda Zupan, and former student, Cille Patten challenge equity at MSU, exploring the silver lining and harsh realities of receiving the same education and opportunities as other students. ARE YOU LISTENING NOW?
3.1 million. 3.6 million. That's how many teachers and nurses in the US are women. 77% and 86% of the workforce, respectively. Diving into this gender discrepancy and exploring the trends of female-dominated workplaces, this is Abby Moser and Cooper Howell, with "Under the Glass."
Fly fishing reels in about 60% of Montana visitors each year. Montana has a long history of debate regarding public access equity to rivers and streams. Tune in to "Streaming" to hear Joshua Griffith and Chante Wallette's interviews with a local land owner and an avid fly fisherman to gain both sides of this debate!
Habla Espanol? Think about the difficulty of having an emergency medical operation if you didn't know a country's native language. Given the 58 percent increase in Montana's Hispanic population over the past 5 years bilingualism in medicine has become more important than ever before! In this episode Dane Andersen and Viktoriia Gorelova consider inclusion for the Hispanic population in medical field by proposing Spanish course requirement for nursing program.
Shunned. Revolted. Invasive. Saving lives. Kiva Felgenhauer and Kelli Krsul discuss the prejudices that people of the LGBTQ+ community in Montana experience on an everyday basis as well as new, positive country wide changes.
At what cost? Brooklyn Bright and Olivia Zender interview two students on inclusivity of costs of living the highlife in Hyalite vs. the leaning tower of Roskie.
Hold on, just a pinch! Olivia Copenhaver and Ryan Borchert interview healthcare workers post-pandemic who received the Covid vaccine; they also speak with a person who chose to be exempt from receiving the shot and learn why.
Over the past few years, an 82% increase in homelessness among students occurred. What has affected these housing prices and why do they continue rising? The housing crisis here in Bozeman has trended upward over the past few years. Your hosts Ben Churchwell and Madeline Hane dive into the topic of rising prices in Bozeman Montana. Featuring two interviews with a former mayor and a long-time homeowner here in Bozeman. "The Decline of Equitable Housing Under the Big Sky" explores how this issue occurred and how it has affected those of us looking for housing.
Living as a transgender adolescent presents many tribulations. Kaelor Bogle and Emily Kelley interview a mother of a transgender youth here in Montana as well as a mother and daughter who share their experiences and thoughts on this issue that has the capability of affecting everyone.
What drives you? What dream of yours makes spending around $46,000 a year justifiable? Many ask the same question. Tuition is a make or break situation when deciding your future, especially for lower income households. Taleah Schuman and Isabella Aversano dive into the tuition situation at Montana State University in their episode of “Two sides of the same story: How different financial backgrounds impact one's experience at Montana State University.”
A guided hunt can cost up to $20,000, leaving the average hunter out to dry with little access to quality hunting. To show the gap in equity between the rich hunter and the average hunter, and all the nuance that comes with it, Kody Smith and Colton Bechard interview an advocate for public access and a former pay to play hunting guide. Average hunters need to do all they can to keep and improve access and improve equity in the hunting community.
1,160 pounds per square inch. A Grizzly bear bite is strong enough to tear you apart in a matter of seconds. As the Grizzly bear population continues to skyrocket along with deadly human bear conflict, Trey Morgan and Zackery explore the issue of de-listing arctos horribilis. Tune in to "Between a Bear and a Hard Place," to learn more on this current and deadly topic!
Traumatic impacts. Close calls. Lost friendships. Grace Norris and Layne Schaub interview a doctor and nurse about the equity of their struggles throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss who took the brunt of the trauma.
No Montana ID, no service. Montana has a growing division in the population between out-of-state residents and Montana locals, a division that only grows when Montana locals treat transplants differently than locals. Out-of-state students Chuck Lorman and Luke Gallagher examine this issue in "Do Transplants Thrive Under the Big Sky" by interviewing two students at Montana State, one a long-time local and one an out-of-state student, to see their perspective on the issue.
With approximately 88% of white skiers out of the 9.4 million skiers in the United States, Miles Boltax and Kenrda Gilbertson ask the following questions: Why does skiing lack diversity, and how could this improve? In an interview with Dylan Thornton of Hale Creative Industries, Dylan discusses various causes and solutions to the issue. Henri Rivers of National Brotherhood of Snowsports also shares his views on why so few skiers are black and how more black skiers could get involved.
Trespassing. Fines. Jail. Land you own but can't step foot has spread like a disease in Montana. Eric Gehle and Wynston Ryder discuss the major equity issue of public land access with the communication director from the Rocky Mountain Elk foundation; they also interview a private landowner who has become affected by this issue.
Wild, unruly, agile. Sam Manaker and Mason Eacker-Rude discuss the potential effects of bison reintroduction with Professor of Agroecology, Bruce Maxwell and ruminant physiologist Professor Tim DelCurto. Large, shaggy, horned. And rehomed?
Mollie McGrail and Madeline Giffin discuss a recent poll of a Christian club at Montana State University, “The Navigators, ” which shows that 68% of members feel labeled from peers regarding their religious views. Do MSU students of religious backgrounds feel their faith brings labels upon them?
2,532 instances of book bans occurred in the United States from July 2021 to June 2022 alone. Book bans affected 1,648 individual book titles. In "Thought Provoking Tea Time," with Kaia Wolfrom and Sophia Franzia, they focus on book bans in Bozeman, MT, featuring two interviews with native Montanans and their provocative opinions. The co-hosts dive deep into the pros and cons of banning books, hoping to engage listeners' critical thinking and motivate them to some compelling reading.
Forced inclusion in education? Does the Montana State University administration coerce inclusion upon the students enrolled, with no choice but to accept, or does the inclusion program feel natural? Co-hosts Jack Peterson and Justin Waldrop explore the topic of inclusion at MSU, interviewing two students with opposing views to better understand how the student body of the campus sees the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program from the student's perspective.
Imagine having $5.6 million of your money locked away, inaccessible. The public of Montana can relate since they own that many acres of land, locked behind private property. Tucker Atkinson and Jake Hacker, your hosts today delve into the equity behind landlocked public lands in Montana.
College. Sexism. Montana. Have universities shifted towards a more equitable college experience for women? On "Have Colleges Graduated from Sexism? A Tale of Two Women" Mia DeGarmo and Anja Jackson explore the story of two students at different Montana universities. The hosts dive into separate personal experiences while discussing enrollment statistics, sex discrimination, and potential helpful, accessible resources.
Wildfires, extreme weather, and differing opinions. Leisher Gugino and Anthony Ho'omalu interview two Montana State University students who grew up with different perspectives on how Montana should fight climate destruction.
In "Men! Stick to Business, not Nursing," Claire McConnell and Norah St John interview two male nursing students, an undergrad and a 30-year-old returning to school for a nursing degree, to tackle the issue of the lack of age and gender diversity in Montana nursing school programs.
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Winter in Montana, the best time of the year, but not always. Abby Boyd and Veronica Miller dive into the question, why people ski or do not ski during winter in Montana and talk with two ski instructors about their experience with these reasons.
Native Mascots Under The Big Sky with Conrad Ziemer and Ethan Vandenbosch, discusses diversity and inclusion at Montana State University. Montana has a high concentration of American Indians within its borders including Assiniboine, Blackfeet, Chippewa, Cree, Crow, Gros Ventre, Kootenai, Little Shell Chippewa, Northern Cheyenne, Pend d'Oreille, Salish and Sioux. In turn, Montana has a high number of public schools that contain a mascot relating to Native Americas' tribal names. Whether these hurt or help American Indians, we hope to discover the answer.
Is gender inequality the elephant in the room for the fly fishing industry? Is this topic being swept under the rug? An avid fly fisher, your host Ryan Rintala dives into the topic of women in fly fishing. Featuring interviews from two young adults working the front lines of this issue in fly shops, "Women in Fly Fishing: Where are They?" explores how real the issue is, and what's being done about it.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, "573,811 people in Montana live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals". On today's episode of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Under the Big Sky, Coy Wickens and Alexa Huber take a look at the current state of mental health awareness in Montana and the issue of mental health facilities throughout the state. Their "Mentally Montana Chat" provides information upon mental health as a whole, courtesy of Mrs. Laura Thum of MSU's Counseling and Psychological Services, and an anonymous patient's difficult experience learning of her mental illness while in a Montana school.
Big Sky country is home to what many believe to be the best skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and ice climbing in the lower 48. In, "Getting Out There," Peter Obluda and Eric Welch dive into the challenge of improving community access to winter mountains and examine how one Montana community is going all-in on sharing the snow in this episode of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Under the Big Sky.
We all want someone to listen, but what if we think no one is there? In the episode "Real Talk, "Catherine Yakawich and Ashleigh Colford look into the campus resources available to victims of sexual harassment and assault to decide if Montana State University doing enough.
Have you ever tried to go fishing and you can't get out of the car, you get stuck walking, or can't fit on the dock? People with disabilities face many challenges while fishing in Montana. Come along as your hosts Jocelyn Lightfoot and Emma Staigmiller discuss the challenges faced by people with disabilities while fishing in Montana in the episode, "Fishing Access for People with Disabilities."
In the podcast, "Living With a Price," Jackson Lane and Joe Towers take on the issue of inequity in the housing market in Bozeman, Montana. The massive jump in the wealthy population is driving the housing market up, making college students and lower-income individuals struggle to afford housing. Join in to hear about how the housing market has affected living and working in Bozeman.
In this podcast, Jillian Fletcher and Julia Keenan discuss the rates of suicide within Montana. They expand on reasons, as well as statistics surrounding this epidemic. With the topic of suicide being a sensitive subject, resources are included at the end for those who need them.
Once used by the U.S. government to divide Native Americans, blood quantum now determines enrollment for Montana tribes. Aiden Firth and William Schatzlein interview two indigenous students at MSU to talk about the ongoing debate over blood quantum in "The Blood Quantum Question."
In this episode, "Keep it Moving," by Nick Moreni and Hunter Bear Cloud explore gender equality throughout MSU athletics recognizing a hot topic. By getting an insight through the minds of several student-athletes, we get a perspective on the athletic opportunities offered to both men and women. If a problem exists with athletic opportunities, what should we do to fix it?
What happens to the people who have no shelter, during extreme Montana winter weather conditions? In this episode, Briggs Thomason and Aidan LaLonde interview local homeless shelters, about the things they see on a daily basis, and how Bozeman makes an effort to support and minimize homelessness in extreme winters and overall.
Who belongs where and who is to say where someone belongs? In the episode, "Is There Hate for Out of State," Bailee Oliver and Haylee Walchuk dive into the thoughts, concerns, experiences and feelings of long time residents in Montana versus recently resided out of state residents.
Sports are expensive and the price tags keep increasing creating financial controversies preventing newcomers from coming into the recreational sports associated within the state of Montana. Wyatt Palmer, Hayden Taylor and Dean Cronin break down the stats and talk to highly ranked local athletes associated with Skiing, Rodeo and Fly Fishing. Discussing the issues of financial competitive advantages lacking diversity, equity and inclusion in the episode of "Sports Talk."
Is Montana State too caucasian? Why is there such a small number of racially diverse students on campus? On this episode of "Locka Talk," Kenneth Eiden and Elijah Reynolds debate the topic of racial diversity at MSU and interview guests of different diversity backgrounds on the topic as well.
Everyone knows that discrimination against women in the workplace has unfortunately become common, but do people know the full extent? Ava Dempewolf's episode "Diversity and Inclusion Against Women in the Workplace" intends to explain the situation better than ever before. Tune in to hear personal stories and the ways that companies are working to better themselves for their employees.
Yellowstone: a show filled with cowboys, rivalries, and heavy conflict. Lilly Duquette and Myah Gassmann talk to a Yellowstone filming advocate and a filming critic to discuss the future of Montana's tourism industry. We examine the effects the show has on outsiders' perceptions of Montana and how those perceptions have altered the state.
The population in Big Sky grows faster than any other ski resort in North America. What does that mean for the natural environment? In the podcast, "The Natural Environment Beneath the Big Sky," a part of Writ 201's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, hosted by Fraser Brands and Kaelan Patten, the two dive into how construction in Big Sky and Bozeman affect the natural habitat and wildlife in the area.
3,890 suicides out of that 2,989 or 77% are male suicides. Outrageously it goes unnoticed by society. Caleb O’Kelly and Hannah Sunday will deep dive into opinions and facts presented in our episode, "Sad Boi Hours."
Have you ever wondered what happens to Bison outside of Yellowstone National Park? In this episode, Back from the Brink, Zach Anderson and Rachel Diaz De Leon interview experts involved with managing bison herds on Montana Native American reservations. Since bison fall into livestock classification outside of Yellowstone, the issue gets complicated when they leave the park.
Hayden Bleile and Payton Putnam interview a Special Olympics coordinator to dive into sports recreation for physically disabled individuals. By talking to a disabled athlete from Bozeman High School they find that opportunities for these individuals to participate in sports are far and few between and that there are no plans to make this change throughout the Gallatin Valley.
Mental health resources for many individuals have taken off all over the world. In the episode "Helping Montana Minds: A Comparison of Mental Health Resources Between Rural and Urban Montana,"Martha and Weston focus on access to resources in Montana in both rural and urban settings. With a focus on the differences between these two areas from two different perspectives, a search for possible changes is conducted about providing necessary resources to these differing Montanan settings.
An estimated 24,000 suicide attempts occur annually among U.S. college students age 18-24 (JAMA). In "Issues with Mental Health Throughout Montana," Emma Paulson and Riley Santillanes converse about issues surrounding mental health in Montana and the resources provided to the community. Conducting interviews with an MSU student and an MSU licensed psychologist, information regarding personal experiences and ways to advocate for others were provided.
More than 78% of WUE recipients relocate from only five states, which also happen to be the wealthiest five states in the west coast. Fred Syata and Thomas Middleton explore the increasing problem of income diversity at MSU in "The Challenges of Economic Diversity in the Conglomerate of the Big Sky." They interviewed a student who received the WUE and his financial experience at MSU; on the opposite end of the spectrum, they interviewed a student from the midwest regarding her financial experience.
This week on "Car Talk" with Maci Abshier and Brooke Powell on April 8th, 2022. Today co-hosts discuss the parking issue on campus with two people about the encounters they have had with parking services at Montana State University and the logistics. Gina works for the parking service department and Piper is a student at MSU who has had many encounters with parking services. The podcast gives a little glimpse of their perspective about the MSU parking services and whether or not some of the policies should change for safety reasons or simply change the tremendously high cost if receiving a ticket.
Forty-two million dollars in funding a year goes where? Maddie Brown and Kennedy Kane interview Brett Gunnick, the dean of MSU's engineering department, to find out how money is distributed in this week's episode, "Funding Inequity." The lack of diversity and disappearance of majors is connected to the inequality of funding among majors on campus. Brown and Kane compare funding, buildings, and resources in engineering and education to find the facts behind MSU's funding distribution.
What's behind the stereotype of "dumb" blondes? Madison Dalby and Gennavieve Ghidossi interview women in the business and medical field about women's hair color and how their appearance affects their careers and beyond! About one in 20 Americans are blonde. Imagine how these blonde stereotypes affect the women of Montana.
$850,000? For a house in Bozeman? The housing prices in ski towns are skyrocketing, but how exactly does cost increase affect the demographic of the area? In this week's episode, "Brews and News: Not So Under the Big Sky," Sanne Westenbrink and Kealey Cate investigate the decrease of socioeconomic diversity and equity in Bozeman, Montana as prices continue to rise, making the town inaccessible to those who dream of moving west, and to those who grew up in the area.
Everyone knows a nurse, but does everyone know a male nurse? Chloe Carlson and Anissa Carlson discuss gender differences among physicians and nurses in the medical field. Listen in on "Wait, She's the Doctor and He's the Nurse?" as the podcast hosts receive and evaluate first hand opinions from a female physician and a male nurse.
In this episode of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Under the Big Sky, podcast hosts Cambria Ewart and Zack Danielson looked at how lack of resources can make outdoor activities less accessible to individuals who live with disabilities. Through conversions with Will Cade, and Kalish Moore, we learned about what it can be like to go outside as a person with a disability and some the outdoor programs MSU has to offer.
How do you feel today? In this podcast episode, "Are People Really Losing Their Minds?" of Writing 201's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Under the Big Sky, Jeneveive Farrell and Charlotte Sayle discuss the accessibility of mental health services in Bozeman. Mental health care involves both an open discussion within the community as well as equitable resources.
In "This Land is Your Land, This Land My Land, This Land is Our Land," Anna Barton and Savannah Metzler interview the associate director of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust and a local multi-generational ranch owner to better understand the divided perspectives and equity of land use in Montana. Who should get the land?
Some adults in Montana only make a few dollars a month, but their paychecks still bring joy. Kassidy Washburn and Hannah Brence explore how nonprofit organizations in Montana support disabled adults who receive sub-minimum and low wages. The podcast, "Inclusion of the Developmentally Disabled in the Workforce," reveals the reality of working as a developmentally disabled adult and the benefits that come with it.
As outdoor access is important to Bozeman residents, those with disabilities should not feel excluded. Nolan Campbell and Hannah Bostick express their thoughts and learn about the many ways the Bozeman community provides outdoor access to those residents with disabilities. They sat down with Claire Brunner, an Eagle Mount representative, along with the interview of a local student who had firsthand experience with difficulties getting around campus.
Another death filed away. Brianna Lenoir and Claire Brown set off into the deep web to find the truth behind the health disparities that Indigenous communities are facing in Montana. In today's episode, “Are We Failing You?” Lenoir and Brown conduct two interviews that shake up the research. How will the research affect everything they know?
What did Helen Keller and Adolf Hitler have in common? Find out when Reece Thompson and Kinsley Williams give an overview of “Eugenics and its History in Montana.” With guests, history major Alexandra Broughton, and head of Archives and Special Collections at the Montana State University Library, Jodi Allison-Bunnell, the podcasters discuss the current state of eugenics in the Education system.
With increasing recognition of women in STEM fields, Riley Williamson and Hannah Bedford take a deeper look into the engineering department at MSU. In "StemBoyed" a discussion between outsiders and current students touches on topics of inequality, bias and breaking stereotypes. Combining personal opinions with statistics, Williamson and Bedford create an open dialogue for all opinions.
At a time when the Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade, Jonathyn Elliott and Kaelani Bruce explore reproductive healthcare access in Gallatin County in their podcast episode "Reproductive Healthcare in the Treasure State." The important work communities perform to ensure sexual and reproductive healthcare access for individuals is often lost in national political discourse. In an interview with Cami Armijo-Grover, Education Director at Bridgercare, Jon and Kaelani investigate the local landscape of reproductive justice. Contrasting accounts abound in an interview with a former patient of a local Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Staying afloat as a female guide under the Big Sky offers challenges. Tyler Baun and Peter Romig explore the viewpoints of female guides in the fly-fishing industry. "The Inclusion of the Yellow Sally," reveals current problems and solutions to the lack of diversity among men and women guides. Baun and Romig shed light on the diminishing gap between men and women in fly fishing.
A typical in-state student graduates from Montana State University with $33,000 in student-load debt, and an out-of-state student graduates with roughly $45,000. In this episode titled "I Can't Afford a Home 'cause I Owe Thirty Grand in Student Loans," Elsa Owens and Stefan Aldava reveal the effects of student debt on Montana residents. Owens and Aldava go over the cost of living in Montana and the correlation to paying off student loan debt.
Smoke Inhalation and the Inclusion of the Vulnerable: What to do when the skies glow red? Ayse Mehmke and Pace Becker examine wildfires and the vulnerable populations in a discussion with the deputy chief of the Bozeman Fire Department and a MSU-Northern nursing student to better understand who is harmed by wildfires.
A podcast by Alexzander Tiffany-Baeza and Carter Christopherson explores "Equity of Socioeconomic Status Under the Big Sky," and brings information regarding socioeconomic statuses of individuals in Bozeman. Alexzander and Carter share interesting facts about why individuals continuously move out of Bozeman for various reasons.
Do Montanans know the history regarding women in politics? Kaylee Evans and Lillian Kiefert discuss the current state of female representation in Montana, the United States, and Beyond. In this episode of "PolitiGals: The domino effect of getting more female representation in Congress," tune in for the Detailing of Montana's history, the expression of challenges that face women in politics, and theorizing the impact equal representation will have on local and national policy.
Bozeman dreamt of Californication and now the housing market is done for. Join Brennton Appling and Jacob Schwabauer to explore how "Inequity in Housing and Rentals in Bozeman" forced prices to skyrocket, crimping budgets and pushing residents out of homes. Many locals have been forced to move out of the county in search for cheaper rent. The influx of out of staters moving to Bozeman attributes to most of the problem. Bozeman's outdoor community will only encourage the new residents to stay.
If asked to describe an American Indian, where should one start? With today's topic of "Do You Know Who I Am?" John Murray and Nevaeh Spotted Eagle talk with two guests, an associate professor, and an established tutor. Discussing cultural considerations, micro-aggressions, and the future for Native Americans on Montana State University. John and Nevaeh push towards a more diverse and inclusive Big Sky.
More than one hundred years ago, only indigenous people called Montana home. Now, reservations only make up 9% of the state lands. In "Increasing Diversity and Inclusion Within the Conservation Movement in Montana," Kona Meier and Stathia Katsoulis interview an MSU Conservation Biology professor and a Native American Studies professor. The hosts explore the hypocrisy in the conservation movement, a movement largely run by white men though it exists in a once completely indigenous state.
Today in Will Swain and Ben Aupperle's "Hunting Insight: A Synthesis of Disable Hunting in Montana", they scrape the surface of disabled hunting in the state of Montana. Speaking to a member of the disabled hunting community along with an administrative assistant at the Region 3 FWP office in Bozeman. Follow along as Ben and Will dive into some of the rules and regulations surrounding complex topics. Don't forget to join us next time for another chat.
"Skiing with disabilities: Enabling Accommodations for Disabled Skiers to Ensure Inclusivity," by Eli Davis and Alex Taylor use interviews and research to uncovered ways that ski areas in Montana such as Big Sky and Bridger Bowl may implement policies which would allow for more enjoyable and inclusive skiing by adaptive skiers. Our goal: Bringing awareness to some of the unique challenges facing individuals with disabilities when it comes to skiing, and to propose reasonable ways that ski areas could recognize these challenges and enact new policies in order to ensure inclusivity. We hope listeners enjoy our podcast!
Not everyone feels heard when it comes to wolf hunting regulations in Montana. Perspectives of both pro hunters and wolf advocates highlight the lack of inclusion and understanding on both sides. Will there ever be a compromise for wolf hunting in Montana? Trevor Ammarell and Adrien Regelbrugge join the candid canid challenge regarding "Wolves of Yellowstone: To Kill or Not to Kill, an Issue with Species Diversity and Humans' Opinions ."
Do all students receive the same experience in college despite their income? Madison and Cassidy dive into "The Exploration on Inclusion of Low-Income Households at Montana State University," by analyzing information from their interviewees: a low-income student and a financial advisor. With 70% of Montana State University students receiving financial aid, the average amount received is $8,000 per student. So where does this leave low-income students with balancing college expenses and academics?
On this episode of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Under the Big Sky podcast, Javan Kesinger and Jack McCort discuss "Private vs Public: Land Access in Montana." Our hosts will dive into the disparity between private land owners and public land users when it comes to corner crossing and rising land prices, both of which play a big role in determining what land the public can use for recreation.
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The tragic displacement of local families drives Ariel Griffin and Kelly Wright to co-host the episode "The Paradox of Gentrification in Bozeman." As they discuss both the positive and negative impacts of gentrification, interviews reveal the disproportionate harm to lower income locals. The podcasters deduce changes of gentrification cannot be stopped, and explore creative ways Montana handles issues caused by gentrification. The episode concludes with a call to action for others to volunteer and get involved with efforts to maintain affordable housing.
Hey guys Alexa Mcdonald here. Today my co-host Maraida Watkins and I will address the lack of a blue-light system on the Montana State University campus. It seems like every one of us students on Montana State's campus has had or knows someone who has experienced a crazy encounter on campus. Whether that's walking alone at night with someone following, or seeing a wild animal on campus, it's scary. I haven't had an encounter myself but I know fellow students who have. On this episode, "The Button That We Can Not Push" we will hear from a campus-police lieutenant and their explanation on why we no longer have a blue light system, and a freshman at MSU who will speak on one of their frightening experiences on campus. We explore what other safety tools have become available to students instead the blue-light system and a shocking change to the Montana State website.
Culture has become increasingly prevalent in all aspects of life. In their episode, "Diverse Cultural Backgrounds in Healthcare Patients Under the Big Sky," Mikayla Egan and Hannah Smallwood discuss how a patient's culture can affect their healthcare when accommodating for cultural traditions such as smudging. They interview a MSU nursing student of Native American culture about her experiences with healthcare. They also talk with a former nurse in Billings who has several decades experience in dealing with diverse cultural tradition.
Eat potentially harmful food, or starve? Siena Thompson and Cagnie Miller interview a Montana State University student along with a Miller Dining Hall employee to discuss the "Dining Halls versus Inclusivity of Dietary Necessities." Podcasters shed light on the cross contamination and food safety regarding Celiac disease, veganism, and a misleading farm-to-fresh claim excluding paying students from the only food source financially available. The lack of regard for dietary inclusivity makes students pay extra to feed themselves outside of the required paid meal plan.
Judged by your experiences or judged by your grades, what would future nurses prefer? In "By The Numbers Or By The Person At MSU," Kylie Devin and Josie Geis explore the drastic shift from a GPA-style nursing application to a holistic evaluation. The change has the potential to alter students' priorities hugely. Will the change become an equitable move for Montana State University nursing students? Shifting the application style could make or break the hopes and dreams of future nursing students.
Not everyone gets out alive. Jess Faber and Valerie Lewis interview a survivor of Montana’s sub-zero mountain temperatures after she wandered off trail; they also talk with a search and rescue volunteer who has recovered lost souls.
Failure or Cinderella story? Podcast featuring Jesse Franc & Wyatt Merchant where they go in depth with Madilyne Jo and Brandon McMillan about women's collegiate sports on where they drop the ball, and how they can take the upper hand.
Kelson Hickman and Trey Wheeler interview two avid fly fisher people in an attempt to explain, analyze, and offer solutions to make women feel more comfortable and accepted in fly fishing and the great outdoors. Gender Equity in Fly Fishing reveals some language that denigrates women: “T&A Bunkers,” “Barely Legal,” “Pole Dancer.” The names of flies and other fishing gear, as discussed by two students, may make women turn away from the sport due to sexist, offensive language.
Spencer and Alexis explore the advantages and advancements of adaptive skiing under the Big Sky as they interview the Adaptive Recreation Director at Eagle Mount as well as a student staff member at the Montana State University Outdoor Recreation Facility
Intense battle between men and women persists, with old problems of seixsm recurring in a new society, especially in the workplace. Serenity ODonnell and Isabelle Pescia interview two victims of sexism, who bring attention to the commonality of the issue.
Rifts begin to form in Montana communities brought on by xenophobia to new ideas from out of state. Darin Rashleigh and Charlie Mosley interview long-time Montana residents and newcomers to the state to investigate this divide. Darin and Charlie examine diversity, equity and inclusion of and with newcomers to Montana.
Sitting in the office, you wonder how simply walking into school got you to this position. You didn't get into a fight, nor were you under the influence, rather your cleavage was showing. The quality of your education is being sacrificed for a dress code. In this episode of Montana 2020: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Under the Big Sky, Carly and Collette discuss a dress code, a simple dress code.
Domestic violence, sexual assault, kidnapping, and murder. These crimes happen to all kinds of people, but favor Native Americans at an alarming rate. Bella Rhodes and Noah Scherbak explore this crisis, through social and legislative lenses.
Do all patients receive the same access to treatment? Johnathon and Colby interviewed healthcare workers to find their opinions on hospitals restricting medical procedures based on a patient's vaccination status.
What is the balance between anti-discrimination and religious freedom? To answer this question, Jackson Flannery and Sara Olerud highlight views of both proponents and opponents on the recent Montana Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Anthony Johnstone, a constitutional law professor at the University of Montana, shares his expertise on the issue.
Bailey and Haylee look into the struggles of the lack of diversity and education about minorities in Montana. Students who don't adhere to the social norms are proven to be at a higher risk for suicide attempts. Bailey and Haylee look at how the school systems can change the level of education for other students as well as minority students.
In the past 10 years, the Bozeman population rose by fifty percent, translating to 13,000 new residents. Jessica and Teddy look at how massive in-migration increase affects locals.
She was 17 and in a 3-year struggling relationship when she found out she was 6-weeks pregnant. How was this possible? What will she do? What would you do? In this episode, “Abortion, Finding the Common Ground,” Rachel and Ali explore availability, resources, and options for people that are or can become pregnant. Through interviews of both a pro-life advocate and a pro-choice student, one of which has had an abortion.
Missing and Murdered among Indigenous people arises a big secret in Montana. So, listen in as Lauren Padden and Sydney Jackson uncover the mysteries of the Indigenous women under the Big Sky.
Dan and Blaine detail the health epidemic impacting native Americans in Montana. While discussing limited access to healthcare, the funding of IHS, and on average poorer health, they examine why on average, Native Montanans die 20 years earlier than their white counterparts.
Do women get equal treatment in fire and military services in Montana? Today, Sam and Rudy discuss equality with help from guests representing both fields in this episode of Montana 20/20.
The cost of living in Bozeman continues to soar, rapidly outpacing wages. What burden does this place on the most vulnerable members of our community, and what should we do about it? Hosts Zach Mayne and Lukas Kudar ask two experts, a sociologist and an economist, to weigh in.
Sitting in the office, you wonder how simply walking into school got you to this position. You didn't get into a fight, nor were you under the influence, rather your cleavage was showing. The quality of your education is being sacrificed for a dress code. In this episode of Montana 2020: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Under the Big Sky, Carly and Collette discuss a dress code, a simple dress code.
The outdoors: a wild, breathtaking, and stunning place where people like to have fun and relax, but does everyone have access? We dive into the topic of inclusion in the outdoors in our podcast, the struggle of disabilities in the outdoor world.
What is the balance between anti-discrimination and religious freedom? To answer this question, Jackson Flannery and Sara Olerud highlight views of both proponents and opponents on the recent Montana Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Anthony Johnstone, a constitutional law professor at the University of Montana, shares his expertise on the issue.
Art has the power to change the world, but only if we allow it to. In today's episode, Jonas Kahila and Tanner Stichman explore diversity and inclusion of Native American students in Montana State University with the school's use of the art.
Abortion for one, abortion for all. Makayla Dines and Lyndsey Rezendes interview a young woman who decided to purse abortion after making poor life choices; they also speak with two abortion providers about the limitations of abortion accessibility in Montana.
Is inclusion fair? That is the question posed to MSU student athletes who see issues with fairness and inclusion in their sports, as well as a high school coach who has seen the effects of exclusionary policies on athletes. Sarah and Alex explore both views regarding the participation of transgender athletes in this episode.
Who wants a target on their back? Taylor and Hallie interview a physically disabled student on MSU campus who has experienced ableism; they also research laws and accommodations the university must follow.
A Podcast by Stevie Rae Bergstrom and Princess Martin.
Setting out to understand what demographic cohorts attend nursing programs in Montana challenges the researcher. Montana State University's program holds some astonishing findings, revealing an imbalance in the system that stands to be corrected. Clearly this has been identified, as there are corrective measures in place for future students. But what does this mean for current attendees to MSU?
In the NRSG Intensive, we covered the Literature Review and writing while thinking like an editor.
Try to bear in mind the following questions - they'll help you form an overall impression of your Lit Review:
- What is the main question addressed by the research? Is it relevant and interesting?
- How original is the topic? What does it add to the subject area compared with other published material?
- Is the paper well written? Is the text clear and easy to read?
- Are the conclusions consistent with the evidence and arguments presented? Do they address the main question posed?
- If the author is disagreeing significantly with the current academic consensus, do they have a substantial case? If not, what would be required to make their case credible?
- If the paper includes tables or figures, what do they add to the paper? Do they aid understanding or are they superfluous?
A well-written introduction:
- Sets out the argument
- Summarizes recent research related to the topic
- Highlights gaps in current understanding or conflicts in current knowledge
- Establishes the originality of the research aims by demonstrating the need for investigations in the topic area
- Gives a clear idea of the target readership, why the research was carried out and the novelty and topicality of the manuscript
Examples of possibly major flaws include:
- Drawing a conclusion that is contradicted by the author's own statistical or qualitative evidence
- The use of a discredited method
- Ignoring a process that is known to have a strong influence on the area under study
Major Flaws in Information
- Insufficient data
- Unclear data tables
- Contradictory data that either are not self-consistent or disagree with the conclusions
- Confirmatory data that adds little, if anything, to current understanding - unless strong arguments for such repetition are made
The First Paragraph
This should state the main question addressed by the research and summarize the goals, approaches, and conclusions of the paper. It should:
- Help the editor properly contextualize the research and add weight to your judgement
- Show the author what key messages are conveyed to the reader, so they can be sure they are achieving what they set out to do
- Focus on successful aspects of the paper so the author gets a sense of what they've done well
The Second Paragraph
This should provide a conceptual overview of the contribution of the research. So consider:
- Is the paper's premise interesting and important?
- Are the methods used appropriate?
- Do the data support the conclusions?
You should consider:
- Does the title properly reflect the subject of the paper?
- Does the abstract provide an accessible summary of the paper?
- Do the keywords accurately reflect the content?
- Is the paper an appropriate length?
- Are the key messages short, accurate and clear?
Lecture: Concise Writing
Grammarly: “Whether you're sending a text message, writing an email, or updating your resume, wordy writing dilutes the impact of your message. Concise writing, instead, helps grab and hold your reader's attention. It's also likely to be more memorable and make a lasting impact on your reader.”
Concision (From OWL Purdue) https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/conciseness/index.html
The goal of concise writing is to use the most effective words. Concise writing does not always have the fewest words, but it always uses the strongest ones. Writers often fill sentences with weak or unnecessary words that can be deleted or replaced. Words and phrases should be deliberately chosen for the work they are doing. Like bad employees, words that don't accomplish enough should be fired. When only the most effective words remain, writing will be far more concise and readable.
Shay and Grace toss spices into the challenge of college students, learning to cook and deal with eating disorders during Covid-19.
Avalanche Dangers exist: 33 avalanche-related deaths this winter, a powdery and dangerous discussion with Henry and Alexis. From spotting potential slides to rescuing a friend, we cover the dangers attributed to avalanches, and how to safely mitigate them. By doing so, we hope to spread awareness of the dangers and contribute to a safer community of people that love exploring the mountains. Please visit https://www.mtavalanche.com/ for more.
Rodeo champion Michael from Montana State University, here to tell you about these persistent differences in Cowboy Culture and the Progressive New by giving you the ethics, money, and culture behind both sides. The clashing between these two groups, cowboy culture vs the progressive new, can be found in both sides. The Progressive New’s argument, found on Peta’s website https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/cruel-sports/rodeos/. Cowboy culture’s quarrel, discovered on the PRCA website https://www.prorodeo.com/, showing the money behind rodeo also some of the culture keeping rodeo alive.
Chris and Levi explain and explore the two-party system, a potential third party and divisiveness in Montana and America.
Isaac Ogu's mask-wearing politics in Montana glimpse at the science and sentiments of wearing a mask during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Grace and Sydney query Montana State University students regarding Covid-19 and a depletion of natural resources. Goingzerowaste.com provides several student-friendly resources for going zero-waste. Sydney and Grace discuss the challenges Covid added to ecoactivism, and explore the college student perspective on the pandemic and climate crisis. By exploring resources and providing concise and accurate information, Campus Sustainability engages audiences in the topic of sustainability.
Megan and Thomas howl with wolves, ranchers and researchers regarding predator and prey relationships. Today's episode of the Montana 2020s podcast covers a controversial issue: wolf conservation in the west! To learn more about the complex topic of wolf conservation, visit the Center for Biological Diversity to find information on the history and future of wolves in the United States.
Maddie discusses how sexual harassment and discrimination in STEM fields harms women and minority groups.
Finley Panno Shepard and Alexandria Branshaw interview professors William Fassbender and Mary Murphy, who recognize the important presence of social justice education in the academic Montana classroom, and how that emphasis has transformed, and changed since the Black Lives Matter protests of the summer of 2020. Additionally, we hear a person of color’s perspective on the current, and past treatment of persons of color in, and outside of, Montana State University’s notably un-diverse classrooms.
Abigail McGuire deconstructs the rising cost of attending college and the bleak outlook for soon-to-be graduates, saddled with debt and worry for their futures. Your host and friends talk about the possibility of rising tuition costs at MSU. Student debt and the lifelong repercussions of taking out too many student loans also warranted discussion.
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Julia Kaminski & Signe West learn that the current ski and winter sports season has been the deadliest for avalanches in the West.
Not everyone gets out alive. Jess Faber and Valerie Lewis interview a survivor of Montana’s sub-zero mountain temperatures after she wandered off trail; they also talk with a search and rescue volunteer who has recovered lost souls.
Boe Eaton and Noah Burke follow the journey of wheat from U.S. farms to Chinese tables.
Judas Threefingers and Gage Bloesser interview the Northern Cheyenne President who is also a state legislator from Lame Deer, Montana, and the principal at Savage, Montana's K12 school who is also a business owner. They explore how COVID-19 affected residents in rural southeastern Montana.
Kristin Andraka and Katja Bastiaens interview an award-winning police officer and an MIP-ticketed student about the recent increase of crime.
Karson and Ronald check into new marijuana laws in Montana and ask tough questions about mental health and marijuana users, checking in with a mental-health expert and with a state house representation regarding legal issues.
Katie and Joseph dig into ADA compliance and accessibility to outdoor and recreational opportunities while interviewing a World Cup athlete and a disability awareness expert as well as recognizing costs of creating accessible trails and more.
Sarah and Thomas look into system ecology, canids and how the keystone carnivore, Yellowstone National Park's famous wolves, trigger a "tropic cascade" effect on a landscape. The co-hosts examine the potential of wolf reintroduction on Colorado's Western Slope as the recognize the Yellowstone gray wolf experience.
Kota looks into Dimethyltryptamine, aka DMT release when a dog or other mammal dies and explores synthesis of DMT and physical and psychological presence in animals once they've been euthanized.
Zoe chats with a petroleum professional and an environmentalist regarding changes in gas and oil production and the Keystone Pipeline that may traverse across northeastern Montana.
Katherine explores positive and negative aspects to online college classes and impacts on college students' education from COVID-19 closures.
Nikka digs into the growth of travel into Bozeman/Yellowstone International Airport and the population growth in Bozeman as well as growth in the local economy and negative impacts due to urbanization.
Hannah connects with children and adults regarding COVID-19 school shutdowns in Montana, mental health and rural communities.
Mitchell reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic threatened diabetes patients' health due to increased prices of insulin and decreasing supply.
Alexis & Henry join the rush to the snow crystals and mounds of powder blanketing the great
Bridger Mountain Range while discussing avalanche dangers with experts.
Jordan explores hometown sizes and the impact of growing up 60-miles from the nearest town on her family's ranch. She chats with other Montana young adults, from one of Montana's most remote, Jordan's home of Ekalaka, to interviewees from bigger communities of Baker, Montana and Anaconda, Montana about relationships, adulthood and drama.
Kaden checks in with a game warden and a ranch kid as they examine conflicting opinions and pressures of land-use activities on big game animals, hunting and agriculture.
Noah interviews a renowned science researcher about data, models and evidence of climate change, and then Noah chats with an undergrad in Agriculture Economics about fallacies in climate-change research and negative impacts of spending millions of dollars to mitigate a problem that doesn't need mitigation.
Logan seeks a broader understanding of wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem by interviewing a resident who lives on boarder of Yellowstone National Park and a college student who sees wolves as a detriment to hunting.
Josh unpacks mandatory COVID-19 testing of college students and looks into mental health, sleep patterns and stresses of undergrads during a pandemic.
Ronnette interviews a college student and a high school student, discovering unique challenges they encountered during COVID-19 lockdown and subsequent activities and events.
Aljoury and Sara consider the one million+ foreign students and their challenges they encountered as they study in U.S. colleges and universities.
He clinically died four times. Another person did not exist for 30 minutes. Exploring near-death, brain-dead, clinically deceased episodes, Madison and Chris relate the near-death experience.
Moms Sophia and Sky cook, clean, child-mind and attend university classes, discovering the burdens of co-parenting during a pandemic.
Instead of being confronted with tourists and rangers, wildlife emerged from winter's snooze to nearly empty reserves as Maya and Katie discover.
Karly and Sawyer visit Greek Way for conservations with fraternity members and guests during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mcleod and Kanyin chalk the details and challenges that rural schools and state universities in Montana face as the impact of altered schedules on students, faculty and staff reveal unexpected consequences.
Elissa and Tanner make snow angles and fear hypothermia yet continue to explore recreation in Montana.
$49.5 million dollars, 1,000 jobs, and 1.35 million visitors are at risk of Going up in Cold Smoke, as ski/snowboard bums Daniel and Pierce find regarding the 2020-21 ski and snowboard season in Montana.
Stuck in quarantine, Evan reaches out to friends and relatives on rural ranches and small-towns to find out how they deal with solitude, business closures and uncertainty.
Foodie Chris and farmer Brett plate up images from the range to restaurant while recognizing an ever-growing population living upon less and less arable land.
Spin-fishing or fly-fishing? Kalten and Zachary reel in the arguments, the fishing culture and the fisheries.
Bombarded with political ads, Maddie and Trevor hash outfthe Montana Senate race advertising from Steve Daines and Steve Bullock.
The Tate sisters ask bar owner and patrons how the governor's mandates closing bars during Covid-19 pandemic impacted businesses and socializing.
Augusta and Jaxon test how the college population is negatively affected by the COVID-19 virus, school enrollment dropping, and grades dropping due to unfamiliarity, inaccessible learning outlets, the lack of motivation from strictly online interaction, as well as technical difficulties.
Andrea and Heather explore solutions to climate change and how an 81-year-old and college students see the issue.
Caitlin and Heather weave their way into touch topics of politics, masks and Montanan's free-spirited thinking.
R.J. and Justin question wildfires in the West including a fire burning on the edges of their college town, Bozeman.
Kramer and Patrick go duck hunting along with information hunting regarding Montana's rules and regulations.
Collin and fellow college students consider lockdowns, quarantines and the price of college.
Gus and Raiden swim through murky ideas regarding invasive aquatic species in Montana's vast waterways.
Will and Rickey hit the campaign trail and follow the two candidates for Montana's one senate seat that's up for the 2020 election. Both happen to be named "Steve."
Genevieve and Trajan look into health, information and social media and consider what their lives can be like without social media.
Megan and Jonathan talk with students about the merits of face-to-face classes vs online classes.1
Andrew and Davis uncover the struggles that construction crews endure during the pandemic.
Jonas and Brock find complicated issues regarding Montana's Crazy Mountains and efforts to open access to public land by swapping private portions near the Crazies with public portions in the Madison Range.
Montana State University basketball players, Darian and Kola, discuss the non-seasons for college athletes.
Keenan and James explore Montana State University students' opinions on COVID-19, quarantine and campus living during a pandemic.