Archive for the ‘Education’ Category
Step Up and Throw Down: The Cold Smoke Freeride 2012
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - On March 24, UMEM and Backcountry Racks & Skis hosted the first annual Cold Smoke Freeride Competition at Lost Trial Powder Mountain.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The events involving the firing of UM Athletic Director Jim O’Day and football coach Robin Pflugrad were gut-wrenching for all UM fans, but now Griz nation will turn its attention to... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Time to Dance. #13 Montana Grizzlies versus #4 Wisconsin Badgers in the first round. Let's Go Griz!... more
Coach Tinkle and the Montana Basketball Renaissance
There's basketball renaissance happening at the UM. From a guy who has always loved Grizzly basketball, I thank Coach Tinkle for returning Grizzly basketball to where it should be.... more
Photos & Multimedia: Griz Win the Big Sky Conference Championship
By PATRICK RECORD - Griz Nation filled the Adams Center and cheered the Montana basketball team on to win the Big Sky Conference finals against Weber State.... more
Photos & Multimedia: Griz Beat EWU, Advance to Finals
By PATRICK RECORD - It was déjà vu all over again for the Griz on Tuesday night. They beat Eastern Washington for the third time this season to advance to the BSC finals.... more
Multimedia: Griz Beat Weber, Win the Big Sky Conference
By PATRICK RECORD - Last Tuesday, the Griz showed up to win, and win they did. The Griz beat Weber State 66-51to claim the title of Big Sky Conference Champions.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little sports trivia about both men's and women's Big Sky Conference Basketball Tournaments. Go Griz!... more
Griz Grit: So Long Seniors
By MICK HOLIEN. The time approaches to bid adieu to four seniors who, as Big Sky tournament play begins, had profound effects on Grizzly basketball.... more
A UM College Degree: Worth an Extra $20,000 a Year
By AARON TRAYLOR - A new Pew Research study indicates that a college degree is worth an extra $20K a year. Wish you'd stayed in school? Wish you'd dropped out?... more
Multimedia Feature: Griz Basketball Team Beats the Bobcats
By PATRICK RECORD - It was a low-scoring grudge match, but the Montana Grizzlies battled to an important win over the Montana State Bobcats on Saturday night.... more
Multimedia Feature: Lady Griz Beat Rival Bobcats
By PATRICK RECORD - The Lady Griz took to the hardwood on Saturday afternoon in hopes of defeating their biggest rivals, the Montana State Bobcats.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: The Foresters’ Ball
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of this week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the UM Foresters' Ball and President Engstrom's call for changes to the fundraiser.... more
Griz Grit: An Ode to Mr. O (Bob O’Conner)
By MICK HOLIEN. I was extremely saddened when I received word while on the road last week of the passing of iconic University of Montana Griz supporter Bob O’Conner.... more
Bookworms and Whangdoodles
By ELKE GOVERTSEN - The only advice I should ever give other parents is this: When you don’t know what to do, default and do something you are really good at. For me, it's reading.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Bitterroot Ski Resort
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of this week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the proposed Bitterroot Ski Resort and the upcoming auction of Maclay Ranch.... more
Griz Grit: Griz Basketball Will Leave Lasting Impression
By MICK HOLIEN. What awesome possibilities await one of the most exciting UM men's basketball teams in quite some time. ... more
Swinging at the Downtown Dance Collective in Missoula
By PATRICK RECORD and LEAH GREEN - The Missoula Downtown Dance Collective's recent swing dance workshop put the Garden City in a swingin' mood.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little sports trivia with mentions of U of Hawaii, the Bobcats, and the passing of skiing great, Jill Kinmont.... more
You Are What You Love
By ERIN TURNER - In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a list of the things I love about Missoula. Add your favorites in the comments!... more
Missoula Story of the Week: UM Assault Investigations
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of this week's most talked-about story in Missoula.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little sports trivia with mentions of Major sports sweep against the MSU Bobcats and UND entering the Big Sky Conference.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little sports trivia with mentions of UM Griz and Lady Griz Basketball standings, match-ups against the Cats and the Bengals and Sunday's Super Bowl.... more
Children’s Musician Bill Harley Comes to Missoula
By JEN SLAYDEN - When Bonner School principal Ashley Parks found out that Bill Harley was coming to Missoula for a concert, she sprung into action to bring his talent to students at Bonner.... more
Keep on Keepin’ on, Lady Griz!
By BROOKLYNN LORENZEN - As Lady Griz, we’re taught not only how to play basketball at the highest level, but also how to be upstanding student-athletes, role models, and people.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little UM sports trivia with mentions of Joe Glenn, Brent Pease, former MSU player Dane Fletcher (now of the Patriots), former UM Basketball coach Blaine Taylor, and Alex Smi... more
Griz Grit: Tinkle and Krystowiack
By MICK HOLIEN. Following a legend once is difficult enough, but to do it twice as both an athlete and a coach and with equal success is almost unimaginable.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little UM sports trivia with mentions of Mike Breske, Flash Gordon, Larry Kryskowiak, and Mike Montgomery.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little UM sports trivia with mentions of Joe Glenn, Andy Larson, Rob Ash, John Elway, and actress Rooney Mara.... more
Lady Griz Basketball Pre-Game Rituals
By KRISTA REDPATH PYRON - I've been reminiscing about Lady Griz memories and pre-game rituals. Routines, rituals, superstitions... call them what you want, they formulate after years of playing together.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN. It's time for a little UM Sports Trivia. Making this week's top mentions: Wayne Tinkle, Mike Montgomery, Blaine Taylor, the Lady Griz Holiday Classic, and more!... more
Griz Grit: The Changing Landscape of Collegiate Athletics
By MICK HOLIEN. What happened on the basketball floor recently in Cincinnati was one of the ugliest scenes I have ever seen in sports.... more
FCS Playoff Scouting Report: Montana Grizzlies vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats
Publisher's note: Brint Wahlberg is a dyed-in-the-wool Griz fan. This is an excerpt from his post this week on eGriz.com. He (and we) assume you've got the 4-1-1 on our Griz team and players, so this is his sco... more
Griz vs. Sam Houston State: Playoff Trivia and Photo Contest
Chris Walterskichen is back with more Griz playoff trivia! Our Griz photo caption contest continues: Enter for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Montana Club.... more
Living Laboratory: State Arboretum at the University of Montana
On April 4, 1991, the Montana legislature and the Board of Regents designated the arboretum at the University of Montana. Today, three stories of plants reach to the ceiling of the University Center.... more
Skyla Sisco Goes From Griz to Zebra
By SKYLA SISCO - In my college days, I was definitely the passionate, competitive type. Upon graduating, I had the suspicion that a self-imposed penance of officiating was in order.... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Grizzlies Beat Northern Iowa
Photos by PATRICK RECORD. Friday night under the lights brought fireworks, a full moon, and a huge victory to Griz Nation. The Montana Grizzlies dominated the Northern Iowa Panthers in the FCS quarterfinal game... more
Reserve & Green: A New Missoula Musical
By MARK VOSBURGH - Local writer and composer Amy Martin will debut act one of her new musical, Reserve & Green, on Friday, Dec. 16 at 8:00 p.m. at the Downtown Dance Collective.... more
The Bounce of the Football – UM Griz vs. N Iowa Panthers
To help you get stoked for Friday night's FCS playoff game under the lights, we've got a Griz photo caption contest and some UM-UNI trivia, courtesy of CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN.... more
FCS Playoff Scouting Report: Montana Grizzlies vs. Northern Iowa Panthers
By BRINT WAHLBERG - The University of Northern Iowa Panthers come to Washington-Girzzly Stadium on Friday, Dec. 10 to play the Griz under the lights in the FCS quarterfinals.... more
Tyler Hobbs: Life After Griz Football
By PATRICK RECORD - Former starting defensive tackle and team captain Tyler Hobbs looks back on his years as a Montana Griz football player.... more
Missoula Marijuana Prosecutions Resume, Despite ‘Lowest Priority’ Initiative 2
By DANIEL VIEHLAND - Two months ago, the Missoula County Attorney's office decided to resume prosecuting misdemeanor marijuana offenses. Daniel Viehland examines the impact.... more
A Missoula Fundraiser for a New Orleans School
By CLAY SPRINGMEYER - On Dec. 10, there will be a benefit event at Free Cycles Missoula to help send a group of UM students to Our School at Blair Grocery in New Orleans.... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Grizzlies Beat Central Arkansas
The Griz beat the Central Arkansas Bears 41-14 on Saturday. UM Journalism student Patrick Record was on the sidelines to capture all the action of the game.... more
Multimedia Feature: Sewing Ministry a Labor of Love, Support, Fabric, and Yarn
By RACHEL A. SEIDENSTICKER - The Martha Sewing Ministry is more than just a charity - it's an outlet for members of Christ the King Church to celebrate, mourn, laugh, cry, and commune with one another. ... more
Missoula St. Pat’s Life Flight Program: We Will Find You
By RUSSELL GREENFIELD - St. Patrick Hospital’s Life Flight paramedics, nurses, and pilots often find themselves in remote corners of Montana. Russell Greenfield takes a look behind the scenes of this elite pr... more
FCS Playoff Scouting Report: Montana Grizzlies vs. Central Arkansas Bears
By BRINT WAHLBERG. The University of Central Arkansas Bears head to Washington-Girzzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 3rd and the playoffs begin for Griz Nation.... more
Validation: Montana Grizzlies in Round 2 FCS Playoffs
By MICK HOLIEN - Everybody loves a winner, don't they? I fondly remember the first time the Grizzlies defeated a ranked team when they upset Northern Iowa early in Don Read's tenure.... more
It’s a Funny Thing: Missoula a Starting Point for League of Talented Comedians
By TOR HAUGAN - While Missoula's comedy scene may lack the scale of a larger city's, the Garden City circuit has served as a starting point for a growing group of successful comedians.... more
Hunting for Clarity on Thanksgiving Break
By CLAY SPRINGMEYER - Whether you're in Missoula or not, if you live or have ever lived in Montana, count yourself lucky. 20 years of Big Sky Country have taught me to be thankful.... more