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Why 2020 is the Worst Year for Students’ Physical Health

Why 2020 is the Worst Year for Students’ Physical Health

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer September 28, 2020

Students often prioritize mental health and academic requirements over physical health. With the coronavirus still on the rise and changing campus situations, 2020 may be even more devastating for the...

Intersectionality Workshop Series

Intersectionality Workshop Series

Kate Willett, News Writer September 28, 2020

The Student Diversity and Inclusion Center is hosting a multiple-session workshop series on intersectionality, which is “the theory that the overlap of various social identities, as race, gender, sexuality,...

NFL season kicks off in front of...no one

NFL season kicks off in front of…no one

James DeArman, Sports writer September 28, 2020

When the opening kickoff of the 2020 NFL season sailed down the field to begin play it became evident to everyone watching that this would not be a normal season. It wasn’t the distance or the speed...

UND Writers Conference: Jenny Zhang reading

UND Writers Conference: Jenny Zhang reading

Destiny Garcia, News Writer September 28, 2020

On Thursday, Sept. 24, The University of North Dakota held another UND’s Writers Conference. During this conference Ms. Zhang read from her debut story collection, Sour Heart, which tells the...

UND Writers Conference: A Chat with Dr. Alberts

UND Writers Conference: A Chat with Dr. Alberts

Elise Unterseher, Arts and Community Editor September 21, 2020

Due to the rise of COVID-19 concerns in the spring of 2020, there was a cancelation of a staple event on the University of North Dakota campus, The Writers Conference. Thankfully to the efforts of both...

Greek life and its Effect on GPAs

Greek life and its Effect on GPAs

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer September 21, 2020

For generations, Greek life has carried the blame for decreasing grades amongst college students. Greek chapters are stereotypically known for underaged drinking and notorious partying. However, all...

The path of the Maah Daah Hey

The path of the Maah Daah Hey

Olga Kopp, Arts and Community Writer September 21, 2020

Since we still practice social distancing, it is a good time to travel somewhere with a small number of people.  Even when we travel, it is necessary to wear a mask in public places and sanitize your...

Netflix’s Cuties: Was it Just Bad Promotion?

Netflix’s Cuties: Was it Just Bad Promotion?

Sarah Larson, Arts and Community Writer September 21, 2020

A few weeks ago, Netflix released a poster for an upcoming movie called Cuties. This poster ended up receiving backlash since it included a group of very obviously underage girls in provocative...

Mindfulness Practices Now

Mindfulness Practices Now

Kate Willett, News Writer September 21, 2020

Starting this Tuesday, September 22, the University Counseling Center is holding a Mindfulness Practices Now Workshop. When asked what this event is about, Dr. Lora Sloan, Lead Psychologist at the University...

Upcoming Events in the Grand Forks Community

Upcoming Events in the Grand Forks Community

Sarah Larson, Arts and Community Writer September 14, 2020

Here on campus, there have been many events that have been set up for students to take part in and enjoy. However, there are other events happening off campus in case any of the events put on by UND...

Should University Students be Required to Wear Masks?

Should University Students be Required to Wear Masks?

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer September 14, 2020

Since the beginning of COVID-19, health organizations and disease centers have been very controversial about whether masks are effective in reducing the rate of infection. Recently, the Centers for...

The Wellness Center and Covid-19

The Wellness Center and Covid-19

Brianna Mayhair, News Editor September 14, 2020

Class is in session and homework is piling up, so take a break from studying and go to the Wellness Center for some exercise!  Through an email on Sept. 3, Christopher Suriano, Director of Wellness...

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