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The best of both worlds, Libertarian Gary Johnson

Dave Owen, News Editor September 11, 2016

If you had said two years ago that Hillary Clinton would struggle to get the Democratic nomination to an avowed socialist, an avowed Clinton supporter and birther billionaire would be the Republican nominee,...

Organizations opposing the Dakota Access pipeline project, also known as the Bakken pipeline which stretches from North Dakota across South Dakota and Iowa into Illinois, rally at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines, Monday, June 6, 2016. AP Photo/ Barbara Rodriguez

Dakota Access Pipeline protest

Dave Owen, News Editor September 9, 2016

A brief histroy of the stuggle between nature and business The North Dakota Access Pipeline Protests continue today, as the standoff between the pro-Native American supporters and Energy Transfer Crude...

F-18 Hornets like the Blue Angels have excellent maneuverability and are commonly seen doing aerobatics during air shows. Photo courtesy of librestock.com

UND alumna wins contest in her Lucky Lady plane

Dave Owen, News Editor September 2, 2016

For two hours on August 22nd during a beautiful summer evening, I was at perhaps the busiest airport in all of North Dakota, Hillsboro, with people from all across the state, to celebrate their passion...

The perception of positivity

Dave Owen, Opinion Writer October 20, 2015

Criticism can be a catalyst for change in the right lens of perception After having many conversations on this campus with people who read this section, they have mentioned there appears to be a disconnect...

Regaining UND Footbal Pride

Dave Owen, Opinion Writer October 15, 2015

For the past three years at the University of North Dakota, football has sadly been seen as one of the joke sports that everyone loves to make fun of, tear down due to their perceived inadequacy and a...

How the Big Forkin Festival should be run

How the Big Forkin’ Festival should be run

Dave Owen, Opinion Writer October 7, 2015

The Big Forkin' Festival's logo for 2015. Photo courtesy of 975bigfm.com This weekend was supposed to be a special weekend in Grand Forks. The Big Forkin’ Festival showcased local musical talents...

Wilkerson: The study place we do not need

Dave Owen, Opinion Columnist October 2, 2015

As I walk through Wilkerson, I see a familiar transformation on campus. The Memorial Union has transitioned from a place to relax and discuss, to a library kind of environment with cubicles and an...

Why the Greek leadership needs to step up

Dave Owen, Opinion Writer September 29, 2015

Over the past few semesters, we have seen a clear trend in the feelings of the students: a feeling of dissatisfaction with the university and a general distrust of university leaders. As a result,...

We need to rediscover UND’s school spirit

Dave Owen, Opinion Writer September 25, 2015

I write this article from a state of disappointment and realization having just walked through our beautiful Memorial Union. Recollecting on my past three years here at UND, there doesn’t seem to be...

Drones are coming to arrest me

Drones are coming to arrest me

Dave Owen, opinion writer September 17, 2015

Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department deputy and UND professor Al Frazier holds one of the department’s unmanned aircraft.  For those unaware, North Dakota has instated a law that should terrify...

Lets invest in the students

Let’s invest in the students

Dave Owen, Opinion Writer September 14, 2015

Student senators 2014-2015 school year. Photo by Nick Nelson/ The Dakota Student Over the past year, there has been a considerable amount of concern in regards to where student money goes at UND, and...

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