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Kristofor Paulson, instructor in the economics program, reently published a book titled Breaking Through the World of Statistics.

Kristofor Paulson “breaks through” to students

Stephanie Hollman, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

Kristofor Paulson describes his life as a series of “happy accidents.” Moments that had him make decisions that didn’t coincide with his original plan of becoming a chemical engineer led him to...

James Popejoy is a professor of music and the director of bands at UND.

Major of the Week

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

It’s a field where one must cater to the group and the hundred individuals in it. The music education major at UND has a close connection to the music performance major in both requirements and teaching...

Advantages of a STEM education

Elizabeth Fequiere, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

Statistics have shown that too many students spend tens of thousands of dollars to attend college and graduate with degrees in the humanities, fine arts or similar areas that they have difficulty finding...

State of Education

Dave Owen, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

With recent confirmation of Betsy DeVos leading President Trump’s Department of Education, it appears liberals, conservatives and libertarians need to have a discussion on the school choice issue. They...

Nabil Suleiman, associate professor of civil engineering, serves rice during a Lunch with a Muslim event in the Memorial Union as part of Interfaith week.

Examining cultural differences

Connor Johnson, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

The University of North Dakota participated in an online seminar Tuesday, January 31, in the Memorial Union Lecture Bowl. The seminar, part of the school’s Interfaith Week, discussed the issues that...

The Wilkerson and Squires dining centers hosted a wing challenge where students could eat wings that gradually increase in spiciness.

Let’s “wing” it

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Things were getting hot in the dining centers this week. Since Mon. Jan. 30, roughly 55 students took part in the annual Wing Challenge where participants eat increasingly hot wings throughout the week...

Ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to firearm safety

Ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to firearm safety

Brendan McCabe, Copy Editor February 3, 2017

A few years ago in western Minnesota, I was duck hunting in a swamp with a younger cousin of mine who had almost no experience in the field. It had been a fairly slow morning, and it’s times like this...

Truth and reconciliation

Hannah Balderas and Luis Calvo February 3, 2017

Remember your first Welcome Weekend? Students being dropped off at the residence halls, meeting their roommates, attending various events, and maybe even attending a college party for the first time. Students...

Matt Hrynkiw stops a shot by Colorado College forward Hunter Fejes last season.

Trying to avoid an avalanche

Jack Harvey, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

After being swept by Minnesota Duluth, the UND Fighting Hawks will be looking to bounce back against Colorado College this weekend. ”We’ve done well on the road and we need to remember how we want...

Brunch beats a McMuffin

Brunch beats a McMuffin

Jordan Hermes, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

After a long, sleepless weekend followed by church on Sunday morning, everyone wants to eat a delicious meal with family and friends. Right? Last Sunday my friends and I were exhausted but in need of...

Samantha Hinnenkamp (left) and Jenna Desmidt (right) speak to a student at the Love Your Body table Monday afternoon in the Memorial Union.

Love your body week kicks off

Stephanie Hollman, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

The Women’s Center kicked off its annual “Love Your Body Week” at the Memorial Union by raising awareness about body-image issues, providing resources to those who are affected by them and hosting...

Dr. Soojung Kim is an assistant professor of strategic communication within the Communication program at UND.

Soojung Kim takes an active role with her students

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

Soojung Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Communications Department at UND. Specializing in strategic communication, Kim plays an active role in educating her students and encourages them to apply concepts...

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