Winter Dangers
Brianna Mayhair, News Writer
January 28, 2020
It may be Spring semester, but Winter is still in full swing. North Dakota is known for its long winters with low temperatures and large quantities of snow, so what are some things people should know to survive the harsh weather? Understanding common weather vocabulary is one-way individuals can prepare for the w...
The Emerging Coronavirus
Mason Dunleavy, News Editor
January 28, 2020
Over the past few weeks, the government of China shut down all transportation to and from Wuhan, a city of 11 million people, and several other cities in order to defend against a new foe. A coronavirus has emerged from a market in China, some say from eating snake, others say from eating bats. Coronaviruses,...
Foreign Films Worth a Watch
Travis Anderson, Arts & Community Writer
January 28, 2020
It’s a new year and that means my favorite season has arrived, Awards Season! Early this January, the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards were held and normally acceptance speeches don’t catch my eye. This was not the case this year. Parasite won Best Foreign Language Film and director Bong Joon Ho a...
Home Sweet Home For UND Basketball
James DeArman, Sports Writer
January 28, 2020
For the University of North Dakota Men's basketball team there is no place like home. After a rough stretch of four straight loses, three of which coming away, the Fighting Hawks returned to the friendly confines of the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center for matchups with the bottom half of the Summit Leagu...
Frost Fire Park and Ski Resort
Olga Kopp, Art & Community Writer
January 28, 2020
Although the winter break is over, the winter season has just begun, and it is important to enjoy this season as much as we can. Fortunately, we know how to make this season more enjoyable: go to the ski resort! Not many of you know that North Dakota has the Frost Fire Park and Ski Resort in Wa...
Women’s Basketball looking for Strong Summit Performance
Madison Overby, Sports Editor
January 28, 2020
The University of North Dakota women’s basketball team is just seven games into conference play and are sitting at fifth in the Summit League. They took on Denver here at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Friday night and came up just short, falling to Denver 81-91. This loss boosted Denver in the...
PAWS for Mental Health
Brianna Mayhair, News Writer
December 10, 2019
Finals getting you down, stressed out from all that studying and appreciate dogs? Then the Wellness Center at the University of North Dakota has got your back! On Wednesday, December 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the Wellness Center is hosting their De-Stress Fest. Come pet some fluffy therapy dogs wh...
Armacost Named President
Mason Dunleavy, News Editor
December 10, 2019
On Dec. 3., the University of North Dakota and the State Board of Higher Learning wrapped up their months-long search for the new president. Dr. Andrew Armacost has been named the 13th president of UND and will likely begin on or after June 1, 2020. The Presidential Search Committee had its first meetin...
Thanksgiving Snowstorm
Cortnie Cottrell, News Writer
December 10, 2019
Over Thanksgiving break, a snowstorm hit North Dakota that forced portions of Interstate 94 and Interstate 29 to be closed. The North Dakota Highway Patrol said they had helped at least 50 stranded vehicles. Eight inches of the snowstorm fell on Grand Forks. This left a lot of work for the city of Grand For...
Change in seasons, change in mental health
Cortnie Cottrell, News Writer
December 1, 2019
As winter settles in quickly in Grand Forks, with leaves hitting the ground and snow covering them, Seasonal Affective Disorder is coming in full swing as well. Seasonal Affective Disorder, better known as seasonal depression, is a form of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. This disorder...
Three Finalists for the UND Presidency
Mason Dunleavy, News Editor
December 1, 2019
The University of North Dakota held community forums for the six candidates for the UND presidency, now only three candidates remain. The three finalists for the position are Dr. Andrew Armacost, Dr. Laurie Nichols and Dr. David Rosowsky. With a wide array of states being represented in the president se...
Frozen 2 Ratings
Cortnie Cottrell, News Writer
November 26, 2019
On Nov. 22, Americans of all age ranges packed the theatres to embark on the newly released movie, ‘Frozen II.’ It was so popular that the second day it was out, tickets at River Cinema in Grand Forks were sold out for the 12 o’clock show! So, was it really that good? After breaking it down...
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