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The student news site of University of North Dakota

Dakota Student

The student news site of University of North Dakota

Dakota Student

Spending Summer in Grand Forks

Spending Summer in Grand Forks

Ava Stockstad, Reporter May 9, 2024

Many students at the University of North Dakota who live outside of Grand Forks end up spending their summer breaks in town, which may seem like an obstacle for many. While Grand Forks might not be the...

Economic Developers Visit Grand Forks

Economic Developers Visit Grand Forks

Davíd Moreno, Reporter May 9, 2024

From April 30 to May 2, the Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) hosted its Spring 2024 conference at the Olive Ann Hotel's Cloud 9 Events venue, focusing on the theme "Elevate, Innovate,...

The Greenway is “Grand Fork’s Greatest Asset” According to One Local

The Greenway is “Grand Fork’s Greatest Asset” According to One Local

Quindelynne Davis, Reporter May 1, 2024

The Red Lake and Red River thawed almost a month ago, and the Greenway is starting to look green again. After a winter even as mild as this last one, walking the Greenway and observing the spring renewal...

The Best Grocery Store for College Students

The Best Grocery Store for College Students

Sadie Blace, Editor April 24, 2024

In college, it is probable that a time will come when you seemingly do not have any money for groceries. With increasing prices on food, as well as the cost of living, it is expensive to thrive and exist...

Benefits of Taking Summer Classes

Benefits of Taking Summer Classes

Daniel Silva, Reporter April 24, 2024

Finals week is approaching faster than ever this year; as we approach the home stretch of the school year this upcoming May, you may want to ask yourself whether staying in Grand Forks this summer is in...

52nd Time Out Wacipi Powow Upolds Vital Tradition

52nd Time Out Wacipi Powow Upolds Vital Tradition

Quindelynne Davis, Reporter April 24, 2024

The 52nd annual Time Out Wacipi Powwow took place on April 19 and 20 in the Hyslop Sports Center. Community members and students gathered to celebrate Indigenous heritage, reconnect with friends and family...

Connection on Campus with the Live by 9 Event

Connection on Campus with the Live by 9 Event

Sadie Blace, Editor April 17, 2024

On April 9, UND’s COMM 430 class partnered with Blue Zones Project to host a wellness event on UND’s campus. The event's goal was to bring awareness to the ways to honor your health as a UND student....

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A Grand Night for Grand Awards

Davíd Moreno, Reporter April 17, 2024

On Tuesday, April 9, the Grand Awards were held in the Prohibition Hall in East Grand Forks. It is an event celebrating local entrepreneurship, highlighting the community's innovative spirit and business...

SUBGENRES MEDIA Present’s “Out Of The Box Open-Mic Comedy Nights”

SUBGENRES MEDIA Present’s “Out Of The Box Open-Mic Comedy Nights”

Davíd Moreno, Reporter April 10, 2024

In a recent event that lit up the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks, Natasha Clauson, the CEO of Subgenres Media, brought a night of laughter and entertainment to Grand Forks. Clauson, hailing from Winnipeg,...

Young Professional Excellence at GGFYPs Annual Launch

Young Professional Excellence at GGFYP’s Annual Launch

Davíd Moreno, Reporter April 10, 2024

On Thursday at 6 p.m., young professionals and community members celebrated community, leadership, and young professional development at the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals Annual Launch. Hosted...

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Grand Forks is Gearing Up for The Big Event

Daniel Silva, Reporter April 10, 2024

Save the date Saturday, April 27! Dating back to 2005, every year the Grand Forks community has come together with the common goal of spreading positivity through community service. The Big Event is made...

UND Men’s Basketball Season Wrap Up

UND Men’s Basketball Season Wrap Up

Garrett Webber, Editor March 27, 2024

The UND men’s basketball season has been done for over a week now, so let us take some time to look back on what the season looked like.   Going into the season, UND was slotted fifth in the Summit...

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