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Feast of Nations: a Night to Celebrate Culture

Sonya Skar, General Reporter March 5, 2026

The Alerus Center is opening their doors to host the 64th annual Feast of Nations event on Mar. 21. This event entails a night of new experiences, international food and music, as well as cultural education...

Jay Singh Sankhla and Nichole Dumlao present in traditional dress at the 2025 UND Feast of Nations.

The 63rd Annual Feast of Nations

Quinn Berg, Reporter March 27, 2025

On Saturday, Mar. 22, the Alerus Center hosted the 63rd Annual Feast of Nations, the single largest multicultural showcase event in the region.  “For me, Feast of Nations is something that bridges...

Two members of Hairball play guitar during their concert at the Alerus Center.

Hairball at the Alerus

Sadie Blace, Editor December 12, 2024

On Friday, December 6, 2024, the rock and roll tribute band by the name of “Hairball” performed at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Hairball is well known for their extremely accurate 80’s rock...

UND running back Gaven Ziebarth celebrates a touchdown with two teammates at the Alerus Center.

Hawks Lose on Senior Day

Garrett Webber, Editor November 21, 2024

Reeling off a three-game losing streak, the Fighting Hawks fell on their Senior Day to the South Dakota Coyotes with a score of 42-36.   UND came into last Saturday’s MVFC matchup as a 13.5-point...

UND defensive back Antonio Bluiett waits for the snap during a game at the Alerus Center.

Hawks Drop Third Consecutive Game

Garrett Webber, Editor November 14, 2024

Following back-to-back losses as a double-digit favorite, the UND football team suffered its worst home loss under its current regime, losing to the SDSU Jackrabbits at home with a score of 38-7.  UND...

The UND football team huddles on the field before a play at the Alerus Center.

UND Football Midway Check

Garrett Webber, Editor October 17, 2024

The UND football team is on a bye this week, so let us take some time to look at how the season has gone up to this point and what can be expected moving forward.  The Fighting Hawks opened their season...

A referee watches as the UND football team lines up near the goal line against Murray State at the Alerus Center.

UND Rolls in Homecoming Game

Garrett Webber, Editor October 3, 2024

This past Saturday, the UND Football team scored the most points in Alerus Center history, and the most points in UND history since 1928 with a 72-35 annihilation of the Murray State Racers.  Early...

Two UND football players celebrate on the field at the Alerus Center.

Second-Half Surge Fuels Hawks

Garrett Webber, Editor September 26, 2024

The UND football team overcame a shaky first-half outing against the San Diego Toreros this past Saturday to win their third consecutive game with a final score of 41-24.   Saturday was the first...

Vehicles move through the street during the Potato Bowl Parade as children pick up candy.

The 58th Annual Potato Bowl

Nora Lee, Reporter September 18, 2024

Each year, the University of North Dakota and the Grand Forks community come together to celebrate the annual Potato Bowl by hosting various events throughout the weekend of the Potato Bowl football game....

A wide shot of UND football playing a game against Idaho State at the Alerus Center.

UND Thrashes Idaho State

Garrett Webber, Editor September 18, 2024

The UND football team notched its second win of the season this past Saturday in the 58th Annual Potato Bowl with a 52-28 trouncing of the Idaho State Bengals.  The non-conference matchup started off...

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