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President Trump Delays TikTok Ban

President Trump Delays TikTok Ban

Dylan Campbell, Editor January 30, 2025

TikTok, a video-focused social media and social networking service, was banned in the United States due to national security concerns from the United States government. The ban prohibited American users...

Big Moves Big Turnout: UND Barn Dance

Big Moves Big Turnout: UND Barn Dance

Davíd Moreno, Reporter January 30, 2025

The University of North Dakota Swing Club recently hosted an event Friday Jan. 24, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. that brought students together to dance, socialize, and enjoy live music. Organized by Maysa Christman,...

Beer, Bacon, and Community: Pork & Brew Returns for 2025

Beer, Bacon, and Community: Pork & Brew Returns for 2025

Davíd Moreno, Reporter January 23, 2025

Happy Harry's Pork & Brew will return to the Alerus Center on Thursday, Feb. 1, featuring bacon-themed dishes, local breweries, and a celebration of community and regional flavors. The annual event...

New Board Room Coffee and Taphouse Location Opens on Campus

New Board Room Coffee and Taphouse Location Opens on Campus

Nora Lee, Reporter January 23, 2025

The University of North Dakota officially has a brand-new coffee and study spot called the Board Room Coffee and Taphouse. The Board Room opened its doors to the community on Jan.17. Just last semester UND...

Barnyard Dancing

Barnyard Dancing

Davíd Moreno, Reporter December 12, 2024

Nestled in the small town of Arthur, North Dakota, Arthur’s Barn has become a regional hub for events, hosting weddings, private celebrations, live music, and its signature Friday night dances. The venue...

UND Young Professionals Hosts Third Annual Gala

UND Young Professionals Hosts Third Annual Gala

Davíd Moreno, Reporter December 12, 2024

The University of North Dakota Young Professionals hosted its third annual gala and awards ceremony Friday evening, celebrating the contributions of student leaders and their impact on the community.   Founded...

Scholarship Central Opens for Applications

Scholarship Central Opens for Applications

Dylan Campbell, Reporter December 12, 2024

Scholarship Central, the University of North Dakota’s scholarship database, began accepting applications for the next academic year on Tuesday, October 1. By completing the general application on Scholarship...

Winter Festivities in Grand Forks

Winter Festivities in Grand Forks

Nora Lee, Reporter November 21, 2024

As we begin to enter the colder months of the year, a North Dakota winter is ahead of us. For some, this is exciting, but others dread it. It is easy to get caught up in the idea that there is nothing...

Giving Credit Where It Is Due

Giving Credit Where It Is Due

Sadie Blace, Editor November 21, 2024

The UND Hilyard Center, formerly known as the Student Diversity and Inclusion Center, was renamed in order to pay tribute to one of the University's most honorable graduates. Hilyard James Duty was UND’s...

Downtown Alive in Grand Forks

Downtown Alive in Grand Forks

Davíd Moreno, Reporter November 21, 2024

During Downtown Alive, which coincided with Indian Heritage Month, Yvonne Griffin shared stories of her heritage at the Empire Arts Center, drawing on her roots in the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation....

The History Behind Day Light Savings

The History Behind Day Light Savings

Daniel Silva, Reporter November 14, 2024

Twice a year, Grand Forks residents and individuals across the nation brace themselves for a shift in their clocks. Citizens take advantage of daylight savings time to maximize daylight and save energy....

Renewables And Their Tradeoffs

Renewables And Their Tradeoffs

Davíd Moreno, Reporter November 7, 2024

While traditionally dominated by oil and coal from the Williston Basin, North Dakota has been diversifying its energy resource matrix for some time.  Alongside fossil fuels, the state leverages wind,...

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