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Grand Forks Dog Parks Busier than Usual

Kylee Danks, News Writer January 18, 2021

“My favorite part about the dog park is letting my dog run free and socialize,” Brooke Rieger, UND student, and Grand Forks resident said of her experiences at the Lincoln Dog Park. Rieger’s...

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A Netflix Triumph

Elise Unterseher, Arts and Community Editor January 18, 2021

Jane Austin’s witty romance novels have been replaced by the risqué romance between Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset. This new Netflix original series is based off the books...

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Tik Tok being used to spread false information about rape studies

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer January 18, 2021

A recent tik tok posted by a content creator spoke about her interpretation of a rape study conducted at the University of North Dakota. The tik tok user claimed that one-third of men on the UND...

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Professors have students paying for their homework

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer January 15, 2021

Despite the growing popularity of eBooks and discounted textbook platforms, the cost of textbooks has risen by 1000% since the 1970s. The College Board estimates that $1200 is set aside by each student...

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UND Men’s Basketball Splits Against ORU

Alex Mailes, Sports Writer January 15, 2021

UND men’s basketball traveled to Tulsa this past weekend to take on the Golden Eagles in two conference games at the Mabee Center. The Hawks were looking to improve their Summit League record after going...

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North Dakota Earns a Hard Fought Sweep of Colorado

James DeArman, Sports Writer January 15, 2021

In a bizarre year for sports, a hint of normalcy was restored when number three ranked North Dakota traveled to Colorado Springs this weekend to take on the Colorado College Tigers. This the first...

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Men’s Basketball Goes 1-1 in Conference Openers

Alex Mailes, Sport Writer January 11, 2021

The Fighting Hawks kicked off Summit League play with their first two conference games against UMKC last weekend at the Betty Engelstad Arena. After a tough non-conference season, finishing 1-8,...

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Homelessness Architecture

Demetria Slyt, Opinion Writer January 11, 2021

Since 2007 the state of homelessness in America has been improving steadily but slowly. Recently there has been a trend, not only in the US, but all around the world with what is referred to as “homelessness...

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Why January 1st?

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer January 11, 2021

After a year of working from home, being unproductive, and feeling less motivated due to the pandemic, people look at the New Year as a chance to start fresh. The shift between December 31st and January...

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Retailers Rely on Dopamine Highs for Fourth Quarter Sales

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer January 4, 2021

Although no longer a popular holiday celebrated in the United States., many places including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, celebrate Boxing Day annually. Employees are given the day off of...

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A Movie in Review

Demetria Slyt, Staff Writer January 4, 2021

Warning: possible spoilers ahead! What seems like a millennium ago, back in November of 2019 Pixar announced an upcoming film entitled “Soul.” It was originally scheduled for release in July of 2020,...

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Serena Williams to Play Australian Open, Roger Federer Withdraws

Alex Mailes, Sports Writer January 4, 2021

Professional tennis will soon make its return in the new year kicking off with The Australian Open. Serena Williams, a seven-time women’s singles champion down under, is still expected to take...

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