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Things to do Before Christmas

Olga Kopp, Arts and Community Writer December 7, 2020

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”  Christmas decorations, snow-covered pine trees, hot cocoa with marshmallows are all things that bring out the Christmas spirit.   Can you...

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Sia’s new film

Sarah Larson, Arts and Community Writer December 7, 2020

Two weeks ago, a trailer was released for Sia’s new film titled Music. This movie follows the character Zu, played by Kate Hudson, who is a newly sober drug dealer who starts having to take care of her...

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The Crisis of the Undecided Student

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer December 4, 2020

As the University of North Dakota reaches the end of the first semester, numerous freshmen, sophomores, and the occasional upper-class student are entering panic mode. Some are rethinking their choice...

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New Season, Same Results

James DeArman, Sports Writer December 3, 2020

As COVID-19 tightens its grip around the upper Midwest, sending many of us inside and away from loved ones, a beacon of hope has been lit around 500 miles south of Grand Forks. The NCHC pod, consisting...

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The Biggest Critic

Demetria Slyt, Opinion Writer November 30, 2020

For a lot of people, the word “critique” can cause them a great deal of anxiety. However, for some, it is an opportunity to learn and grow. Who is our biggest critic in life? Ourselves. No matter the...

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The Glamorization of Overworking

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer November 30, 2020

With the end of the semester nearing, students are buckling down for final exams. If you eavesdropped on a conversation amongst college students, one might hear, “I was up all night studying”, “I...

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Fighting Over Sioux

Sarah Larson, Arts and Community Writer November 30, 2020

Last week, on November 25, the documentary Fighting Over Sioux was released. This documentary was written, directed, edited, and produced by Matt Fern and covers the controversy over the nickname...

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The COVID-19 Vaccine

Kate Willett, News Writer November 30, 2020

With coronavirus cases in the US constantly rising, the race is on to find an effective vaccine to fight the virus. There is no authorized or recommended vaccine yet, as all of the vaccines in the making...

A Good Push

A Good Push

Demetria Slyt, Opinion Writer November 23, 2020

Is being given a little push in social situations a good thing for introverts? Is a push good for people with social anxiety? As an introvert myself, I can attest to how both can have negative and positive...

COVID-19 and Teaching

COVID-19 and Teaching

Brianna Mayhair, News Editor November 23, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted our community in more than one way.  The University of North Dakota has been taking steps to keep the students and staff safe during this time.  In doing so, teaching has changed...

The history and traditions of Thanksgiving Day

The history and traditions of Thanksgiving Day

Olga Kopp, Arts and Community Writer November 23, 2020

“Thanksgiving is not just a day; its values are something we should bring into our daily lives.”  Thanksgiving holiday is coming soon, and this means that it is time for family gatherings and...

Floodwall Magazine

Floodwall Magazine

Kate Willett, News Writer November 23, 2020

The University of North Dakota is home to the fantastic Floodwall Magazine, a student-run literary magazine in its second iteration. Floodwall Magazine publishes poetry, nonfiction, fiction, photography,...

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