Bozeman Magazine

Connecting Community

Angie Ripple

I recently came across a quote that really hit home with me: “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.” As I reflect on my journey as the founder of this local publication…

The Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in Montana

Eudora Eller

The case of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, an 18-year-old girl from Big Horn County, Montana, is a real-life case study of the systemic failure and severe injustices faced by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), not only in Montana but across…

A Comparison Of Two Historical Timeframes: The Silent and Alpha Generations

Ken Walcheck

I’m a member of the Silent Generation, (1927-1945), a slice of history sandwiched between the Great Generation (1901-1926), and the Baby Boomers, (1946-1964).A 1951 essay in Time magazine coined people in the 1927-1945 age group as the Silent…

Become a BIG!

Have you ever wondered how you can make a real, lasting impact in your community? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country is on a mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. And…

My Trip to Montana: A Journal by Allan Charles Thurman

Rachel Phillips

In June 1927, 13-year-old Allan Charles Thurman traveled to the Gallatin Valley by train to spend the summer with relatives. Allan was from North Carolina and had never visited Montana before. He stayed with extended family in Belgrade and enjoyed…

What’s in a Name? Examining MSU Building Namesakes

Rachel Phillips

When traversing the MSU campus today, one passes by dozens of unique buildings from various eras. The names emblazoned on signs outside of most of these structures honor people who contributed in a variety of ways to the creation or growth of the…

Remembering Brave Service Members Who Have Died In Past Wars

Ken Walcheck

May is the month when we Americans celebrate Memorial Day, a federal holiday – a day where we honor and celebrate the brave service of those who died in or as a result of any war. Despite what is commonly believed, the United States does not…

Looming Federal Requirement Puts Gallatin County Seniors At Risk

Gallatin County is a close-knit community, and as one of your commissioners, I see so many helpers across our communities working to support their vulnerable neighbors and make our community safety nets stronger. A recent act of goodness came in the…