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The UND department of History is located within OKelly Hall.

Major of the week

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

The History program at UND may not be structured uniquely, but there is more than meets the eye. Unlike larger universities in the country, entry level history courses are taught by professors. Hans...

Fifty Shades of awful

Fifty Shades of awful

Jordan Hermes, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

Expect to be disappointed if "Fifty Shades Darker" is in your plans for date night. This movie was nothing more than a mediocre film.  The acting was amateur, the story felt slow and long and if you are...

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...

Truth and Reconciliation

Emily Falcon and Jake Aden February 24, 2017

As the Truth and Reconciliation series of articles continues, we look at reconciling past and present concerns. The University of North Dakota draws most of its students from North Dakota, South Dakota...

Born to Run or Born in the USA

Cameron Campbell, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

When it comes to  Bruce Springsteen, most people love the wide variety he has laid out over the years. However, the question that divides most fans is “Born to Run” or “Born in the USA?” The...

Presidents golfing rather than governing

Dave owen, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

President Donald Trump and his apparent propensity for golfing rather than spending time on the job has been in the news lately. Sadly, such activities for a president are not unprecedented or unexpected,...

Student Loan Forgiveness

Elizabeth Fequiere, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

Throughout his campaign President Donald Trump vaguely mentioned plans on reforming the student loan forgiveness program. Since he took office, there has yet to be any headway in this area but one can...

President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders since taking office, and repealing the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits non-profits including religious organizations from endorsing or supporting political candidates, is one of his next proposed targets. White House Official Photo

Johnson Amendment

Diane Newberry, Staff Writer February 18, 2017

President Trump vows to “completely destroy” the Johnson Amendment President Trump announced at the annual National Prayer Meeting Feb. 2 that he aims to “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment...

Local artist Lisa Arnold submitted her beaded mosaic Bali Bird to the local artist exhibition at the North Dakota Museum of Art running February 5-12, 2017.

Artistic expression

Sheldon Halten, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

Creativity and imagination are two words that can be linked to a number of career fields. The arts is a field often overlooked that displays these characteristics in spades. University of North Dakota...

Members of the UND Robotics team stand holding components of their most recent robotic vehicle.

UND robotics team

Connor Johnson, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

The University of North Dakota is competing to send a robot to the planet Mars. UND is one of many schools around the United States participating in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s...

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...

Lexi Klabo takes a free throw against Eastern Washington University at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center last season.

UND looks to stay on top

Jake Andersen, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

The UND Fighting Hawks women’s basketball team seeks to continue their winning ways as they head to Moscow, Idaho to take on the University of Idaho Vandals on Saturday Feb. 11. The Hawks (15-7, 10-1)...

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