After his final status hearing, former University of Montana Grizzlies running back Beau Donaldson will plead guilty to sexual intercourse without consent, his attorney announced Tuesday. Donaldson’s attorney, Milt Datsopoulos, said he and the prosecution had reached a plea agreement, although no details were available Tuesday afternoon.

Despite being the defendant in an ongoing criminal investigation, former UM quarterback Jordan Johnson is enrolled for fall semester.  Johnson is accused of sexual assault without consent and is the subject of a civil no-contact order by a female UM student.

Hank 3 sonically assaulted the Wilma Theatre for the fourth year in a row on Aug. 29.  Hank Williams III, also known as Hank 3, delivered a clock-busting performance lasting more than three hours. That isn’t surprising, given that in any one show Hank 3 performs in three different bands, each of which has a distinct sound ranging from traditional country and hell-billy, to sludgy doom metal and “cattle core” – a speed metal genre complete with auctioneers.

Before a recent remodel, the Associated Students of the University of Montana office was a very different place. “It had been described as an ‘octopus with no head,’” ASUM Business Manager Micah Nielson said. Agencies were separated from one another, leading to confusion and inefficiency.

  Don’t get stuck with an empty stomach and nowhere to turn. The food possibilities don’t end when the Food Zoo closes at 7:30 p.m.  For the late night dish, there are a few options on campus. If you have the Lomasson Plus meal plan and you missed the Food Zoo cut-off, the Cascade Country Store, just a few steps down from the Zoo, is open until 8:30 p.

  Caffeine is a quintessential part of any college cram session. Here are some of the places students can hit up downtown for a quick jolt: The Break: “It’s the only place to go,” said Darah Fogarty, 24, a graduate student at the University of Montana.

You’ve probably heard it by now — the unfortunate cliché that “if you’re not 21, Missoula’s not that fun.” False. Gather ‘round, young’uns, this relative geezer has a few ideas for you to spread your wings and seize the Zoo. All-ages shows They exist, and they’re more frequent than you think.

Former Griz coach Joe Glenn debuts with South Dakota

The similarities are eerily striking.  Both teams tout young starting quarterbacks. Both teams pride their defense on speed. Both teams have an inexperienced offensive line. If the Montana Grizzlies want to win their season opener tomorrow against the University of South Dakota Coyotes — an equally green opponent — they’ll have to protect redshirt freshman quarterback Trent McKinney from a historically ferocious defense.

Most students probably know that Curry Health Center is where they get a note to excuse them from class when they are feeling sick. But, they probably don’t know that Curry is a resource for a whole range of health care needs. Rick Curtis, interim Curry Health Center director, hopes students are aware of how much Curry has to offer.

Already tired of bumming rides off of your roommate the first week of school? Or are you sick of emptying out your wallet at the gas pump? Mountain Line is your answer to public transportation around Missoula, and it’s completely free to students with their Griz Card.

Summer may be nearing an end, but the pursuit of the perfectly-toned bod or an afternoon of recreational pleasure doesn’t have to stop anytime soon. Anyone can make the most of the Fitness and Recreation Center all year round by taking advantage of its classes that cover everything from yoga to aerobic kick boxing.

  Any day that starts with driving to a river is pretty good in Mike Malament’s book. “Water is where I feel total peace and ease,” he said. “It connects me to a power greater than myself and has given me a lot of direction and inspiration in my life.

After the boxes of clothes and DVD sets are all unpacked, the parents have said their proud and teary goodbyes and students begin figuring out their schedules, it’s time to start thinking about how to make your dorm room a home. But before you start decorating, it is important to understand the University’s policies on what you can hang and where you can hang it.

Student groups from Archery Club to the Wildlife Society might see an increase in their funding this year thanks to a $6 increase in ASUM fees approved by students in April of this year.     With that extra money, however, comes extra responsibility to manage it well.