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A fighting hawk statue, which is in the Memorial Union.

The Memorial Union Is the Heart of UND

Rachel Held, General Reporter March 5, 2026

At the center of the University of North Dakota campus, the Memorial Union wakes up before most students do. For many students, the Memorial Union is more than a stop between classes. It is a place to...

Black History Month is celebrated in February

Black History Month

Ed Tortorelli, General Reporter February 19, 2026

February marks Black History Month, a significant celebration to honor the history, contributions and culture of Black individuals while also acknowledging the continued systemic and societal racism that exists...

As the weather shifts, beware of the "Winter Blues," which affects 25% of college students.

The Standstill Season

Ed Tortorelli, General Reporter January 29, 2026

As temperatures drop and snow falls over the campus, jumping back into the start of another semester can feel daunting. The chill along with the lessened sunlight can make it difficult to do most...

The photo depicts different shirts hanging from a clothesline, the different colors represent different forms of abuse.

When Fabric Speaks

Ed Tortorelli, General Reporter October 16, 2025

Throughout last week, the Community Violence Intervention Center at UND hosted the Clothesline Project, a national visual display that brings awareness and acknowledgement to forms of violence and those...

Rally for Recovery

Ed Tortorelli, General Reporter October 2, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025, Grand Forks held its 13th Rally for Recovery downtown to help support those battling addiction and other mental health barriers. It was a day to celebrate sobriety and bring people together...

The photo depicts a Grand Forks Pride Week event held in Grand Forks Town Square.

When the Streets Turned to Pride

Ed Tortorelli, General Reporter September 25, 2025

This past Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, the Grand Forks community got to celebrate its first ever pride parade as a finale to close out Grand Forks Pride Week. While the town has held pride celebrations in various...

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