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A Study Room of One’s Own: An Examination of Study Spaces on Campus 

Gabrielle Bossart, Reporter November 2, 2022

Where to study is a common question among students on the University of North Dakota’s campus. It is typically acknowledged that everybody learns and studies in different ways. Some students need to...

The Art of a Snow Day 

The Art of a Snow Day 

Claire Arneson, Editor November 2, 2022

As the crunchy leaves are soon to be covered with snow, most of the cold days and snow days will start to rack up this year, but these past years, no school-snow-days lacked a bit of nostalgia. When I...

Students walking in new Mcvey Dorm on UND campus

From Walsh to McVey: What is it Like?

Ava Stockstad, General Reporter November 2, 2022
Construction for the newest dorm on campus has just concluded, and a flood of students have made the decision to move their belongings from Walsh to McVey. This year’s incoming students who chose to live in Walsh dormitory were promised to move into McVey at the end of the semester once construction was finished. However, this past week, a handful of Walsh residents were given the go-ahead to move in early, and many of the new dorm suites are now inhabited by those who were eager to get into their new space. 
Mcvey Hall on University of North Dakota Campus

McVey or McNay 

Claire Arneson, Editor October 24, 2022
Construction season is coming to a close out here in the Midwest as the winter drawls in, and one of the University's most recent construction projects was ready to be shown off to the public this past week. On October 18th, UND’s housing department held tours for both the students and the public to show off their new and improved residence hall: McVey. Dakota Student Photographer, Victoria Ledum, and I attended this event to get an idea of what we could expect out of this building and its neighbor West.  
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College Self-Care: A Realistic Guide to Taking Care of Yourself When You Want to Scream into the Void 

Gabrielle Bossart, Reporter October 19, 2022
Academic stress and anxiety are very real and can be soul crushing if left to their own devices. Do not let higher education get the better of you and fight back by taking care of yourself.   
Halloween Movies You Should Watch to Welcome October 

Halloween Movies You Should Watch to Welcome October 

Gabrielle Bossart, General Reporter October 5, 2022
October is upon us, and nothing says autumn more than cozying up with a warm blanket and watching a classic Halloween movie.
BioLife Plasma, Is It Worth It? 

BioLife Plasma, Is It Worth It? 

Taylor Hess, Reporter October 5, 2022
Biolife Plasma Center is a fairly familiar facility to college students. It is a plasma donation center located around the United States where plasma can be exchanged for money.
Hand reaching out of sinking sand

Where’s the Quicksand?

Claire Arneson, Editor September 21, 2022

When I was a child, I was terrified of the most bizarre things. Growing up, I like many other kids had fears that were so far-fetched that looking back, I think is hilarious. At the time, however, these...

What To Watch Before Seeing Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

What To Watch Before Seeing Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Claire Arneson, General Reporter May 9, 2022

Marvel mania continues with the recent release of Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. With fans anxiously waiting for the film to reach the screen, theaters were packed, and tickets sold out. The...

An Upcoming Food Shortage?

An Upcoming Food Shortage?

Demetria Slyt, Opinion Writer May 4, 2022

A month ago, President Joe Biden warned Americans about an impending food shortage coming to America within the next few months. However, many experts say there won't be a significant food shortage in...

The Controversies of the Wizarding World

The Controversies of the Wizarding World

Claire Arneson, General Reporter May 2, 2022

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a vast franchise continuing its legacy with the Fantastic Beasts series. The books -written by the problematic J.K Rowling- and the movies create another world for...

The Revival of Regency: Bridgerton, Corsets, Pearls, and More

The Revival of Regency: Bridgerton, Corsets, Pearls, and More

Claire Weltz, Arts & Community Editor April 26, 2022

I’m still astounded how Bridgerton rose to prominence. Avon and Harlequin romance novels that were once sneered at have now garnered the attention of millions around the world. Shonda Rhimes, Bridgerton’s...

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