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The Empire Arts Center held a cooperative gallery reception on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 with local artists including current UND President Mark Kennedy as well as prior Presidents and campus faculty.

The Creative Impulse

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer March 3, 2017

UND Art Collections began an exhibition this past Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Empire Arts Center. The exhibition is titled, “The Creative Impulse: Artists from North Dakota and the Broader Region.” It...

Future- HNDRXX

Future- “HNDRXX”

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer February 28, 2017

Since dropping singles “Tony Montana” in 2011 and “Turn on the Lights” in 2012, Future has been on the front lines of hip hop and trap. On Friday, Feb. 17th, the American rapper released his fifth...

Lee Edward Brockington (front) speaks during the (de)constructing race discussion held last Friday at the School of Law.

(De)Constructing Race

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

On select Fridays during this semester, faculty and students of the UND law program will host in a series of discussions regarding race and racial injustice through both legal and social viewpoints. As...

The Happy Harrys Beer and Bacon festival exhibited many breweries from across the nation as well as local ones, including Rhombus Guys Brewery.

Beer and Bacon fest

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

The Alerus Center was buzzing last weekend at the Happy Harry’s Annual Beer and Bacon Festival. The event featured 12 bacon dishes from local restaurants and over 100 different brews to try. Along...

Paradiso, taste of Mexico

Paradiso, taste of Mexico

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer February 14, 2017

Since 1976, Paradiso has been serving up delicious Mexican cuisine across the state of North Dakota. In Grand Forks, it’s a popular spot to celebrate a birthday or just satisfy your craving for something...

RK the Metal Cowboy performs with the Ron Keel Band as the concert opener Friday night at the Alerus Center. Nick Nelson/ Dakota Student

Hairball rocks the Alerus

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer February 14, 2017

It was nothing but a good night Friday Feb. 10 when Hairball paid a visit to the Alerus Center. The eighties hair metal and arena rock cover band puts on quite a performance, complete with an explosive...

Nabil Suleiman, president of the Islamic Center of Grand Forks and associate professor of civil engineering, led afternoon prayers during an Observe a Muslim Prayer Service on Friday. Nick Nelson/ Dakota Student

Observing faith

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer February 7, 2017

The week of Jan. 28 through Feb. 3 was “Interfaith Week” at the University of North Dakota. The idea was to celebrate all religions and faiths and promote acceptance of different world-views and lifestyles....

Our best friends come to screen again

Our best friends come to screen again

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Throughout the years, there have been many movies made about the relationship between humans and animals. Pets, specifically, have a special place in our hearts and are a popular focus in a lot of successful...

Dr. Soojung Kim is an assistant professor of strategic communication within the Communication program at UND.

Soojung Kim takes an active role with her students

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

Soojung Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Communications Department at UND. Specializing in strategic communication, Kim plays an active role in educating her students and encourages them to apply concepts...

The Hub Pub, co-owned by Dennis Blackmun and Joe Schneider, recently opened in the same space that the original Hub Bar occupied in downtown Grand Forks since 1940. Nick Nelson/ Dakota Student

A taste of the old and the new

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

Downtown Grand Forks is a hot spot for food, drinks and hangouts. Typically known for its buzzing nightlife, the downtown area is also home to many options for a fun and casual lunch or dinner. Now under...

Take a break from the usual lunch

Take a break from the usual lunch

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Trying to decide on a place for lunch, but tired of the same old options available on campus? The Museum Café could be just what you’re looking for. Open Monday-Friday from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M., the...

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