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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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Nostalgia Sells

Demetria Slyt, Opinion Writer December 21, 2020

What is nostalgia? Nostalgia is the longing or deep affection for the past, which everyone, young and old, can experience. It can be a time or place, and it can even be a person or a thing. Obviously the...

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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...

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,...

TikTok and the Music Industry

TikTok and the Music Industry

Sarah Larson, Arts and Community writer November 23, 2020

The other day I was scrolling through TikTok when I came across a video of someone pointing out that there was an anime opening at number seven on the United States Viral 50 charts on Spotify. Now, this...

The Importance of Self-Care

The Importance of Self-Care

Olga Kopp, Arts and Community Writer November 16, 2020

November is the busiest time of the year, especially for students. Most of you would agree that there are many homework and chores we have to work on during this month.  When working on school projects...

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