President Kelley wants to make UND exceptional. I think that is fantastic. His five goals outlined during his State of the University address are inspiring, to say the least. The future of UND certainly...

Anytime I try to discuss the economy, I tend to draw blank stares and an overwhelming lack of interest. For the average student, the economy is probably far down on the list of concerns. Rightly so, economics...

Last week a HB 1195 passed in the North Dakota House of Representatives that would effectively allow concealed weapons in schools. When I first read about this bill I had to make sure I wasn’t reading...

We have all been told that quitting is a deplorable act that should always be avoided. Our society has this notion that quitters are losers, and a quitter can never win. I see this as a horrendous fallacy. I...

Over winter break, in a moment of careful introspection, I realized I had a strange addiction. Every day I would meet an old friend for lunch, go shopping, hit the gym, the movies and countless other...

I am incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel so extensively in my past. I find I constantly catch myself daydreaming about bygone experiences of traveling. As I reflect, I have come...

The time has finally come for me to climb atop my soapbox and dispute a strong political view. The media, politicians and the general public claim the recent Republican midterm victories are due to a failing...

How well do you know yourself? This sort of question may seem trivial, and you may think they have a precise answer. The truth is, understanding your personality is a lifelong process. More importantly,...

Last week, George R.R. Martin released a new book detailing many aspects of his hit series “Game of Thrones.” As an avid fan, I rushed online to get a sneak peak. His new book includes brilliant illustrations...

I have noticed that society is placing more attention on the objectification of women and the many issues involved with this serious topic. The issue is gaining celebrity endorsements and broad support...

Election season is upon on us; it’s an exciting time for many and, perhaps, more arcane for others.  I would love to get atop my soapbox and argue at length why everyone should vote for certain candidates...

Over the past week, I have been consulting the many headlines in the news. The ominous threats of Ebola and ISIS have grown monotonous, and frankly, somewhat boring. But then I came across the pro-democracy...