Stay positive and be active
Olga Kopp, Arts & Community Writer
April 7, 2020
Hello all readers. How are you doing? Are you in self-isolation yet? I hope that you are trying to stay healthy and safe at home. I wonder, how many of you are tired of news about COVID-19? Don’t get me wrong, it is important to know what is going on in the world, especially now. Ho...
Boss’ Pizza & Chicken Review
Staff, Arts & Community Writer
March 10, 2020
Boss’ Pizza & Chicken hit the Grand Forks community a couple of months ago, and I decided it was time to review their food. They have a great location, being only about a mile away from campus, it is convenient for students and it is easy to get to. Boss’ is just off of 42nd str...
The Feast of Nations
Staff, Arts & Community Writer
March 10, 2020
Last Saturday, I had a chance to visit the 58th Annual Feast of Nations 2020 which took place in the Alerus Center. Since 1961 UND has a tradition to celebrate different cultures, communities, and diversity by organizing this event. Each year the Feast of Nations brings together some of the most ...
Theater v. Streaming
Travis Anderson, Arts & Community Writer
March 10, 2020
How often do you go to see a movie in the theater? Over the past few years, the trend appears to be that people are more reluctant to see a film in the theater. The advent of streaming services likely contributed to this reluctance but is also changing how films are made and consumed. However, whenever...
Pop Music: Is it Art?
Travis Anderson, Arts & Community Writer
March 4, 2020
Pop music seems to get a bad rep in popular culture. Pop music’s reputation is even a plot point in the 2018 remake of A Star is Born. In this film, Lady Gaga’s character transitions from making country music to making pop music and is accused of producing less genuine art. Pop music’s bad reputation...
Science Fiction and the Human Experience
Travis Anderson, Arts & Community Writer
February 25, 2020
There are few things better than walking out of a movie theater in complete awe and loss for words from what you just saw. Science fiction, in my experience, accounts for a majority of those awe inducing experiences. Two examples stand out in my mind, Arrival and Interstellar. These films stand out in...
KISS concert
Staff Writer, Arts & Community Writer
February 25, 2020
KISS took the stage 43 years ago in Grand Forks and made their way back this Saturday, at the Alerus center. “I remember playing at the University of North Dakota in 1977…” Paul Stanley said. “I want to find out where all the crazy people are, where all of the loud people are!...
The Genius of Damien Chazelle
Travis Anderson, Art & Community Writer
February 12, 2020
Since 2014, Damien Chazelle has directed three films and became the youngest person to win both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for directing at the age of 32. These three films, Whiplash, La La Land and First Man, have a distinct style and view of the world that firmly places Chazelle in the category...
Valentine’s Day Eats
Brianna Mayhair, Arts & Community Writer
February 12, 2020
Have a date for Valentine’s day, but don’t know where to go for a nice dinner? Grand Forks has a variety of different restaurants to choose from. From steak to sushi, there is a place for everyone in Grand Forks. If you are looking for a Contemporary American restaurant with a bar with vegetarian,...
Going Beyond the Grand Forks Community
Molly Andrews, Arts & Community Editor
February 6, 2020
The University of North Dakota is filled with opportunities for involvement. Whether it be in the Grand Forks Community or beyond, students are able to experience and indulge in different communities. One way that this can be possible, is through the different clubs and organizations on campus. &nb...
The Herald
Staff Writer, Arts & Community
February 6, 2020
History is the essence of our life. It can give us a fuller understanding of our past, of our common humanity and ourselves. It is crucial for us to know the history of where we live. We can assume that many of you know the history of our town, Grand Forks. In case you are n...
Oscar Snubs: Leading Actor and Actress
Travis Anderson, Arts & Community Writer
February 6, 2020
Early January saw the release of Hollywood’s most anticipated list, the Oscar nominations. Overall, I was quite happy with the list but some of my favorite films didn’t make the cut. I have plenty of opinions about the Best Picture and Directing categories, but I will focus on both the Leading Actor...
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