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The First Address

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer March 3, 2017

President Trump proved himself to be the champion America needs on Tuesday night, as he delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress. Glum Democrats sat on their hands while Republicans praised...

White puzzle pieces

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer February 28, 2017

Should white privilege awareness merit its  own month for recognition for the nation as a whole? A small college in Pennsylvania pioneered a new way to recognize racial differences. My natural curiosity...

Budget cut blues felt campus wide

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

President Kennedy and the Executive Council have made more progress on finalizing budget plans since the time Governor Burgum proposed further cuts to higher education across the state of North Dakota. Back...

Judge Gorsuch looks to have a positive effect on the Supreme Court. Picture courtesy of the official Facebook page of Neil Gorsuch

New Supreme Court Justice

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer February 18, 2017

I wrote a piece in the news section last week about the nomination of Neil Gorsuch by President Trump. I considered it one of the most influential factors when it comes to America’s future. To my disappointment,...

Members of the Rozmai Ukranian Dance Company perform Saturday at the Alerus Center during the annual Feast of Nations event. Daniel Yun / Dakota Student

Feast of Nations

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer February 14, 2017

55th annual Feast of Nations held at the University of North Dakota The Alerus Center hosted the 55th annual Feast of Nations Saturday, Feb. 11, inside of a packed ballroom with a diverse crowd of attendees....

Upcoming budget cuts at UND

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

The impending budget cuts have put President Kennedy and the administration in a difficult situation when making decisions about UND’s future. This process began after Governor Doug Burgum presented...

Trump announces nomination for America’s next Supreme Court Justice

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

An important moment in history occurred Tuesday night, Jan. 31, when President Trump revealed his nomination to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Neil Gorsuch will be taking the vacant seat held by...

President Trump signs executive order, starts the dismantling of the ACA

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

As pledged, we are going to see an entirely new healthcare system in the impending months. Last Friday, President Trump signed an executive order that helps him follow through with one of his central campaign...

Kyle Thorson, owner of Archives Coffee Shop, speaks during the raise your cups event Saturday morning on-campus. Daniel Yun/ Dakota Student

Women’s March on Washington

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

A large crowd of students gathered together at Archives Coffee House Saturday, Jan. 21, in support of the Women’s March on Washington that occurred in D.C. The Women’s March on Washington intended...

Political catch up

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Following the election of President-elect Donald Trump back in November, we have finally reached Inauguration week. Today’s inauguration marks the beginning of the Trump administration. The months...

Sabrina Balgamwalla (center), assistant professor of law at UND, speaks during an immigration question and answer event Tuesday afternoon at the Loading Dock.

Immigration Discussion

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer December 2, 2016

Post-election Q&A session on immigration held at the Loading Dock Various faculty members along with some students gathered together yesterday in the Loading Dock for a Q&A on Immigration Post-Election. President-elect...

Diversity Advisory Council continues to seek ideas for enhanced inclusion at UND

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer November 22, 2016

The conversation about diversity and inclusion practices on campus continues as the Diversity Advisory Council continues to look at how UND can become a more welcoming environment. The Diversity Advisory...

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