Adrian Cook

Adrian Cook is a recent graduate with a BA in Journalism, born and raised amidst the picturesque landscapes of Montana. Dhaka, Bangladesh is his furthest journey from home. Adrian’s perspective on life has been shaped by both the vastness of his homeland and the limited experiences he has had outside of the United States. Growing up surrounded by cattle and ranchers, he developed a deep … Continue reading Adrian Cook

‘Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.’

Today is May 16, 2024, and I’m writing this in a small hotel in Dhaka where we’re waiting for our AirBnB to open up. Two days ago, Clayton Murphy, Maddie McCuddy, Renna Al-Haj and I left Missoula and drove to Seattle to fly out, first to Doha, Qatar, and now Dhaka, Bangladesh.  The journey to get here was lively. In Seattle, we had wonderful hosts, … Continue reading ‘Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.’

A map showing the extent of the 2024 heat wave in

See it like it is

For decades, Saleemul Huq, a Bangladeshi intellect and climate activist, urged representatives of poorer countries from the global south to “tell it like it is.” Farmers, politicians, activists needed to make global leaders aware of the nitty gritty of the impacts emissions from richer nations have on the poorest of the poor, he said. At the highest levels of climate diplomacy, he argued that richer … Continue reading See it like it is

Ava Rosvold

I’m a Journalism major focusing on photography at the University of Montana. I’m 21 years old and was born and raised in Wenatchee, Washington. I found my love for photography in the 7th grade when my parents gave me my first camera before going on a three-month road trip across the country. Ever since, I have loved photographing the world around me. In Bangladesh, I will be … Continue reading Ava Rosvold

Maddie McCuddy

I am an avid photographer, artist, and traveler with a deep passion for capturing the intricate coexistence of humanity and the natural world.  I’m a junior at the University of Montana studying photojournalism with a Wilderness Studies minor. I grew up in Washington State and spent the past few years capturing moments in the mountains and among my friends, refining my photography skills and embracing … Continue reading Maddie McCuddy

Renna Al-Haj

I am a senior from South Dakota studying journalism and social work. I love visual journalism and am focused primarily on photography but love videography as well. My work in social work centers around refugee resettlement and my goal is to combine social work and journalism to tell people’s stories. As I have worked with resettled populations in the U.S. I’ve learned how hard people … Continue reading Renna Al-Haj