Dakota Student

Four years is fundamentally flawed for graduation

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2016

Many students enter college their freshman year planning to graduate in 4 years. Some come in with transfer credits from high school advanced placement courses or another university — others come without...

“They don’t pay? We won’t pay!” makes their appearance on stage

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2016

Desperate times call for desperate measures. “They Don’t Pay, We Won’t Pay” is a political satire comedy which combines the worker’s uprising of Italy in 1974 with a 20th century radical democratic...

A local North Dakota burger chain, JL Beers is located at 2531 South Columbia Road.

Burgers and beer, a match made in heaven

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2016

Finding the best burger in a town has been a guilty pleasure of mine since moving to Grand Forks. In searching for the best bang for your buck these past four years, I've been to burger places that are...

Athletes are welcomed into the new season

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2016

There were plenty of activities for UND sports fans to enjoy this past weekend, whether it was the fan luncheon on Friday, the come-from-behind football win on Saturday or the hockey fan fest on Sunday....

The Adelphi fountain, donated by the Adelphi Literary Society in 1905, stands on campus near Hughes Fine Arts Center and the Hopper-Danley Spiritual Center on September 11, 2016. Photo by Daniel Yun/ The Dakota Student

Adelphi fountain, a symbol for UND

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2016

Built in 1907, the Adelphi Fountain was the first purely aesthetic addition to campus as a gift to UND from the Adelphi Literary Society. Since 1928, the fountain has remained on the west bank of...

Increasing popularity of midwives in North Dakota

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2016

During the 20th century, midwifery waned in popularity as the location of birthing in the United States became increasingly more common inside a hospital. Midwifes were replaced by physician birth attendants,...

Fraternity life at UND has many benefits

Fraternity life at UND has many benefits

Nick Sallen, Opinions Editor May 3, 2016

There are many fraternities and sororities along University Avenue on the East side of campus. Photo by Nick Nelson/ The Dakota Student. While Greek life offers many benefits to students, it’s not...

Wellness Center ranked one of the best

May 3, 2016

Grand Forks has a limited summer season, so the summer should be cherished. But that doesn’t mean being indoors is any worse, because the Wellness Center at UND is the 10th best university recreation...

Counseling Center has a variety of services

Counseling Center has a variety of services

Nick Sallen, Opinions Editor May 3, 2016

Jim Murphy’s counseling expertise is codependency, substance abuse and relationship issues. Photo courtesy of und.edu The University Counseling Center seeks to raise awareness of positive mental health...

Innovations worth celebrating on Earth Day

Innovations worth celebrating on Earth Day

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor April 22, 2016

Stewardship of the land is a communal and individual responsibility. Image courtesy of clipartpanda.com Earth Day reminds us to pick up our trash, recycle more and be environmentally conscious. The...

Steam plant and classrooms in dire need of repair

Steam plant and classrooms in dire need of repair

Nick Sallen, Opinions Editor April 19, 2016

The old law school should have been renovated after the current infrastructure in many campus buildings was updated. photo courtesy of und.edu In the next biennium, campus will propose upgrading the...

Installing islands in the coulee

Installing islands in the coulee

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor April 17, 2016

Floating islands will be installed in the English Coulee this summer to help boost the eco-system of the area. Photo by Nick Nelson/The Dakota Student. UND’s Environmental Restoration Club raised...

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