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Stolen words harm students

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer November 1, 2013

The last issue of The Dakota Student featured a story about three UND professors recently cleared of plagiarism allegations by the provost’s office. Plagiarism is an issue taken seriously not only by...

BLOG: ‘Tis the season

Megan Hoffman, Staff writer October 29, 2013

Today is Oct. 28. I am unashamed to say I am already listening to Christmas music. Don’t get me wrong, I love this time of year with both Halloween and Thanksgiving coming up quickly, but I also love...

Professors cleared of plagiarism accusations

Professors cleared of plagiarism accusations

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 29, 2013

After an anonymous tip last year that launched an official investigation, three UND professors have been cleared of committing any unethical behavior by the provost’s office. Accounting professors...

UND to hire new VP

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 24, 2013

UND began a search Thursday to fill a new position — the associate vice president for diversity and inclusion. An advisory Committee in President Robert Kelley’s office determined the position should...

BLOG: Appreciating Grand Forks

Megan Hoffman, Staff writer October 22, 2013

The more time I spend in Grand Forks, the more things I learn to love about the town. A lot of people, especially those who grew up here or around the area, talk about how it’s not that special or how...

Senate supports service day

Senate supports service day

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 22, 2013

Vice President of Student Affairs Lori Reesor speaks to Student Senate at Sunday’s meeting. Photo by Keisuke Yoshimura. While most students dread going into Twamley Hall, by next fall they may not...

Center faces cuts

Center faces cuts

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 17, 2013

The Community Violence Intervention Center, which is facing funding cuts as a result of the federal government shutdown. Photo by Keisuke Yoshimura/ The Dakota Student. The federal government shutdown...

Holidays, Politics, Government and More

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 16, 2013

As I’m sitting here writing this blog entry, it is Monday, Oct. 14--Columbus Day for the American population, and Thanksgiving for Canadians. Before I came to UND, I probably would have had no clue...

Senate funds #besomebody event at UND

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 14, 2013

Student Senate passed a bill Sunday night granting a $3,000 funding request UND student and event representative Landon Bahl to a motivational’s teams visit to campus. The #besomebody team will be...

New system for fees

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 10, 2013

The process  of student fee allocation will undergo some some significant structural changes after a new system went into effect at the beginning of this school year. This year, student government...

Homecoming

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 8, 2013

In the spirit of writing something relevant to what is going on right now, let’s talk about this week’s big event--Homecoming. My love of Homecoming week started in junior high. I went to a Catholic...

Community Center offers grants for youth

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 4, 2013

The Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Region will be giving out Micro Grants to young people who have ideas about how they can improve the community. According to the foundation...

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