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The cockpit of a Robinson R-44 helicopter displays a simulation.

Marine aviation simulators come to campus

Connor Johnson, Staff Writer April 25, 2017

The United States Marine Corps brought several flight simulators to the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the Grand Forks International Airport Friday, April 21. The simulators were brought...

April brings warmer temps to Grand Forks

Connor Johnson, Staff Writer April 21, 2017

A welcome reprieve from winter weather, temperatures in the Grand Forks area have been holding steady around the 50s for several weeks now. The change may have seemed sudden, rising from just above freezing...

Close call at Grand Forks airport

Connor Johnson, Staff Writer April 7, 2017

Two airplanes belonging to the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences hit each other on the ground at Grand Forks International Airport on Wednesday, March 29. Fortunately,...

Trump, Twitter and the might of media

Connor Johnson, Staff Writer March 10, 2017

It is usually said “the pen is mightier than the sword,” and world history has shown the importance of a free media network. However, President Donald Trump seems to think otherwise, as his latest...

Standing Rock clean-up

Connor Johnson, Staff Writer March 10, 2017

On February 22, the Oceti Sakowin camp at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation was abandoned, following orders by North Dakota governor Doug Burgum to vacate by that date. The next day, 200 law enforcement...

Students dish up at the Terrace Dining Center.

Resident hall budget

Connor Johnson, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

The University of North Dakota’s Association of Residence Halls passed an upgraded budget last week for next year, as stated by member Amanda Cook. The budget, ARH-R1617-03, will come into effect next...

Five members of the UND Robotics team hold 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...

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