When I was younger — and I’m talking middle school age — I prided myself on keeping up with the news. I was in fifth grade when 9/11 happened, and I can recall the surge in keeping everyone up-to-date...

Just over one hundred days ago, an unarmed man was killed in the middle of the street, hands up in the air while yelling “Don’t shoot!” It seems like a pretty cut and dry case when stated that way. A...

Many of us have been through hell and back. Some of us are survivors of extreme abuse. Some of us have lived through wars. Some of us have dealt with life events that are so horrific, that the emotional...

Last year, I spent Thanksgiving by myself. My roommate was working, and I didn’t want her to be alone on the holiday weekend, so I stayed in Grand Forks and kept her company when she wasn’t working. This...

I don’t want to get stuck. Grand Forks is a wonderful place, but I don’t want to be here the rest of my life. My part time jobs are great and I am incredibly thankful to have them, but they are not...

I am an English major. I’m not even an English Education major. I spend most of my time reading about reading and writing, and writing about writing and reading. I plan to move on to grad school and...

It’s officially deer season. For many people, this inspires feelings of joy, excitement and nostalgia. I’ve heard my father’s stories of hunting with his father. I’ve heard my friends’ stories...

Halloween is over. It’s time to sweep up the candy wrappers and put away the fake cobwebs. Now, we get to sit back with cups of steaming hot cider and reminisce on the memories made on that yearly night...

Everyone has heard of No-Shave November. It started as a cancer awareness and fundraising event put on by a group called No-Shave November; this year’s funds go to the American Cancer Society. The social...

So, let’s get this straight — I like guys. I’ve had moments of questioning, and have kissed a couple of girls (no cherry chapstick involved) but at the end of the day, my preferred partner is a dude. I’m...