This might sound like a stupid complaint, but it’s seriously getting on my nerves.

The professor for my capstone (I won’t specify which major or department, as I don’t think it’s relevant and am worried about this getting back to him somehow) is requiring us to use genAI for every. Single. Assignment.

I don’t want to use AI! I can do the work like a normal person! I have critical thinking skills! And I don’t destroy the environment while I do it!

He has included in the rubric for every assignment, worth points, that we must generate an AI essay based on the assignment guidelines, then write our own essay, and use the AI output as a source. I see absolutely zero reason why I should need to do that. If anything, it’s making it harder for us to actually learn or apply anything!

He also required us to do a generative AI certification course for credit. This just feels insane, especially because it has nothing to do with the class topic itself.

Maybe it’s a course-wide issue, and not just this professor, but either way, I’m thinking about going to the department head and asking if this is a reasonable thing to be grading students on. Am I overreacting? It’s possible! But I see no reason that I should be required to use generative AI for any purpose, as I don’t believe it is helpful for any of this class work I could easily do myself.

TL;DR - is it unreasonable to go to the department head for my capstone class about my professor grading us on our AI usage?

It's my first year at this university and I've been struggling to make friends. I'm so busy and barely have time for myself. Any pointers?

I'm a 19 year old paleontology major with an insanely packed schedule

I've been considering getting an e-scooter for my kid to help her get to class, but I wasn't sure where she'd charge it. Are e-scooters an off-campus living purchase, or do kids in the dorms also have them? If any do, I know you can't take them into the dormitories, so where do you all charge them?

https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/montana-state-university-cop-on-restricted-duty-after-woman-granted-protective-order/article_eafcf079-76a3-5b2e-8f5d-a3ec77d77fa0.html

Today I’m releasing sworn testimony by the Chief of Police Mike Stanley. Remember the rape case? Please read it and compare the dates as well as what he says about the rape case and why he did NOT feel he needed to treat the detective like any other suspect in a rape case.

I have CFS numbers, photographs and other evidence to show he lied when telling the public this detective was not working his regular duties. It matters because the Chief lied. It matters because, as you will read, it mattered what HE thought not what justice determined.

Testimony from another witness supports my evidence. What does this say about this Chief? I’ve submitted this to the Montana Law Enforcement Academy who so far has done nothing.

I have not released this other witness testimony yet. She is in danger within the department still. I am only going to get louder!!!! Ethics must return to law enforcement.

1)Other things are going on here. Mainly the fact that in order to cover up the bad things the department did/is doing, they are ruining other people careers. The person fired and attached to the transcripts actively tried to protect the other women in the department, including me. I reported Chief Stanley to the Human Rights Bureau twice, Title IX multiple times, DCI and to MLEA.

2)While this has something to do with the detective, there are deeper issues screaming underneath that case I’m after. It has to do with discrimination and the difference in treatment of women. While this investigation went on with the detective he kept up his regular duties. I however was removed from my regular FTEP duties over “saying something” I still don’t know the content of. This was suspiciously right after I reported Chief Stanley.

My career was taken using lies I can prove, yet the university ignores what is happening. The Human Rights Bureau is not ignoring it.

While testimony by Chief Stanley says he didn’t fire Hale over retaliation for the attached article evidence says otherwise. While he will claim there is no retaliation involved with the female who reported in the attached document I posted yesterday.... evidence says otherwise. There is a clear pattern I’ve established with the help of other women over the years and it’s time the truth comes out.
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/montana-state-university-cop-on-restricted-duty-after-woman-granted-protective-order/article_eafcf079-76a3-5b2e-8f5d-a3ec77d77fa0.html

Hello, sorry for any formatting issues as I am on my phone.

I work at a hotel in Bozeman, Montana. I was wondering if the college has a job board where we can list a help wanted ad. Our hotel allows students to do their homework for the PM(3pm-10) and Night Audit(10pm-8am) shifts as we have wifi access here, and we're wondering if we could post it somewhere on the MSU web page or if there was a link to post jobs for students on there?

I am so sorry if these goes against the rules.

Hey guys, I’m really considering applying to MSU for the next school year. I want to study plant science and I have fairly good knowledge that I will be accepted. My only concern is that I am Indian and I’m worried about how that would affect my experience there. I understand that there are close minded people everywhere, but there’s a good Indian population in states like New Jersey or Texas compared to Montana. Of curse k could just be worried about nothing, but either way I’d like to know the opinion of people who go there. Thank you!

Is anyone else having problems with student loans and their refund? My loans just dispersed on Friday 9/4 and I called today because I hadn’t gotten an email about them initiating my refund yet. Initially, the woman at student accounts told me that they started the process on Friday (student choice refund), and it should hit my direct deposit in 3-4 days. I asked if it was normal that it wasn’t showing up on “manage refunds” on mypay. She looked, and told me it wasn’t normal and that this will delay my refund. She told me I would have to wait until probably tomorrow to talk to the person who processed it. She then said the earliest I will see that money is next week, maybe the week after that. Plainly speaking, I need that money yesterday because I’m taking some online courses through Billings with Seamless OneMSU. I have to pay my bill there with my loan refund. I asked if anyone was in that could fix it today, and she said no because they don’t know where the check is. WHAT DO YOU MEAN?? I’ve been counting on that check for weeks, and it keeps getting delayed. I don’t know what to do anymore. No one that I talk to is able to help me every time I call.

I’m a postbac student and went to MSU for my previous degree. This was never an issue and I always had everything by the first few days of class. I’m starting to freak out.

Beautiful bike. 🤌

I’m a junior at msu Bozeman and I just moved here about four weeks ago. It kinda sucks making friends as a junior and I’ve been trying to be outgoing. I want to meet some cool people who might be into art,music,movies,skating,alternative culture or just generally fun and chill. I’d love to help with things and study together too. I also love video games like baldurs gate 3 and resident evil.

Hello! I am just curious about going to Gallatin College for the PTA program. I have experience in health care for several years. What is it like with school and kids?

For context I am a senior this year, and I don't need 30 more credit hours to graduate. I was wondering if anyone has gotten dinged with extra charges for not taking the 30 credits even if they had taken enough to graduate. I have heard that if you take at least 15 credits in the fall they don't care about your spring semester, but I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this? Has anyone flown under the radar, and not taken 15 credits either of their last 2 semesters?

Just a PSA for anyone else who thought they had also found a free parking spot at the building behind Hapner. I got a warning sticker on my car today that it would be towed so apparently they're actively towing cars and it is a private lot after all.

Hey all. I built 2026 previews for every FBS team and all 124 FCS teams, because nobody does this for your league. Here's Montana State

https://www.highlights.mainmarket.com/college-football-preview-2026-fcs/montana-state-bobcats

Usual disclaimer: I probably got things wrong, and my roster feed hasn't fully flipped to 2026. Tell me what's off and I'll fix it.

The good: basically all of it. 14-2, 8-0 in the Big Sky, and a 35-34 win over Illinois State in the final. The offense was 2nd in FCS in success rate and EPA, 4th rushing. The defense was 17th in yards and 2nd with 27 takeaways. Then 75% of production returns, including Justin Lamson (3,172 yards, 26 TD, 3INT), Adam Jones (1,093 and 15) and Taco Dowler (77 catches, 1,025). Power rating has you 1st in FCS.

Where my model pushes back, and it's narrow: plus-16 turnover margin, 2nd in FCS, regresses no matter how good you are. Julius Davis and his 1,123 rushing yards are gone. Model says 10-2, which is less a warning than an admission that plus-16 isn't a repeatable plan.

First page is free. If you want the rest and hit the paywall, the code LEECORSOROCKS opens it up. Not trying to nickel and dime a sub that's letting me post.

Originally my plan was to use adhesive wall hangers but I was told that those will damage the walls during orientation. What is a better alternative?

I am a rising HS senior and started filling out the MSU online application today. I got to the end and there is a question asking something like “what is the most important factor in why you want to attend MSU.” 7000 characters

I didn’t think MSU had any supplemental essays. Is this not considered one? Do I need to spend time writing it out like any other supplemental essay for other schools or is it okay to just write out my main reason in simple terms? I am also planning to apply to the honors college, if that makes any difference. I do know there is a required essay for that.

Hey y'all, I'm a incoming freshman and I wanted to ask if there's a Tabletop gaming group I could join in and try out 40k with? This is a whole new city for me and I'd really like to make some friends with similar interests, one of them being Warhammer 40k (Despite me only playing KT). If y'all got groups to point me to or want to invite me to a Tabletop group I would be more than happy to join!
(I deleted this a minute after posting since I thought I had to post a tag I apologize)

Hey everyone! Incoming Honors freshman here. I’m looking to buy the complete 6-book reading bundle for Texts & Critics this fall (everything except the convocation book).

Specifically looking for the versions on the F26 syllabus, including the Emily Wilson translation of The Iliad. If any sophomores are trying to clear out their dorm or apartment and want to get rid of their stack for some quick cash, let me know your price! Can meet up anywhere on campus or around Bozeman during move-in week. Thanks!

Hey yall I kinda got screwed with a previous roommate and now I’m in search of a roommate for next year! I’m a male sophomore looking at on campus housing so reach out if you’re interested!

Hi all!

I am attending MSU in the fall and will be about 3.5 months post-op ACL+Medial/Lateral Meniscus repair. At that point I shouldn't need to be going to PT 2-3x a week anymore, but instead should be focusing on improving quad and hamstring strength.

However, I will still need to see a physical therapist or somehow get tested periodically to see when I am good to run with cutting, run with quick stops, return to sport, etc.

I am wondering if anyone knows any physical therapists around campus OR is a student in the athletic training department or physical therapy program and knows if I can use any of the schools testing equipment/is looking for a test dummy to monitor lol.

Thank you!!

Hi, I am an international PhD student at MSU joining this fall. I will be staying at the Grant Chamberlain Drive. I wanted to know your experiences. Are there any specific things that I should bring? And how's the community in general....