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Cameron’s corner, music review of Blink 182

September 18, 2016

The kings of pop-punk blasted back onto the scene this summer with a new look, a new voice and a new number one hit. The power trio released their new album “California” on July 1 after releasing their...

Cycling with Salfer, a student’s journey across the country

September 18, 2016

On a frigid December afternoon I was putting off homework, as per usual, and routinely scrolled through my Facebook feed.  Amidst the baby announcements and relationship status updates there was an ad...

“The Buck Stops Here”

September 11, 2016

Administrative insight from UND President Mark Kennedy The rapid spread of digital technologies simultaneously eliminates, creates, alters, and moves jobs. Those designing and optimizing websites...

University of North Dakota President Mark Kennedy. Photo courtesy of UND Public Affairs

The buck stops here, administrative insight at UND

September 2, 2016

One UND: The lesson of the Varsity Gentlemen Article by Mark Kennedy, President of UND The stars of this year’s convocation welcoming new students to the University of North Dakota were the Varsity...

The American flag is generally saluted during sporting events when the national anthem is played. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com

Interpreting the signals, respect for symbolism

September 2, 2016

More insight on the reaction of Americans concerning Kaepernick's decision to take a seat Article by Cody Deitz, a contributing writer Once again a professional athlete has seized his opportunity...

Popular social media sites commonly used by people around the world. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com

Social “ME”dia: politics and the power of empathy

September 2, 2016

Article by Cody Dietz, a contributing writer It’s that time of year again: the latest election cycle is running through the air and wire and screen, etc., ad nauseum. Something has changed, though—where...

Letter: There’s two sides to the bathroom bill

April 29, 2016

I’m writing this article to discuss the opinion piece “Bathroom Bill Discrimination.” Full disclosure: I came across the article on the Dakota Student Facebook page and was compelled enough to leave...

Feast of Nations was superb says Schafer

February 23, 2016

It was a delightful surprise to discover the Feast of Nations celebration a couple of weeks ago. We had a wonderful evening thanks to the International Organization and to all who participated. The...

Letter to the editor: Put America First

February 19, 2016

To those who want amnesty and free immigration: How many immigrants will be too many? 10 million? 20 million? 30 million? 50 million? More? The United States is already the third largest nation by population...

Let us remember Sitting Bull

January 31, 2016

It’s disappointing that my alma mater, named also after Sitting Bull’s Nation, the Dakota, is letting the 125th anniversary of his death pass in silence, deathly and deadly silence. Traumatic silence....

UND stakeholders weigh in on the nickname

November 12, 2015

Brian Mckenty Please vote in the nickname runoff and do so according to the original rules so that Nodaks is not selected. It’s lame, and while my favorite was outvoted, there are two way better names...

Alumnus: Choose Nodaks

Alumnus: Choose Nodaks

November 4, 2015

Doug Larsen prepares to shoot the basketball. Photo courtesy of the Library of Special Collections Dear UND Students, Thank you for choosing UND as your university. I am confident you made a wise...

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