48th annual Writers Conference begins
Matt Eidson, News Editor
March 24, 2017
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The 48th annual Writers Conference kicked off at the University of North Dakota Wednesday, March 22. The three-day event will bring students, staff, faculty and Grand Forks community members face-to-face with noteworthy authors and artists. This year, the theme for the Writers Conference is “Citizen.”...
Allegiant Airlines’ safety record a cause for concern
Connor Johnson, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
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When spring break is mentioned, travelling to tropical getaways often comes to mind. Students that can afford to, often fly there. In Grand Forks, University of North Dakota students considering a voyage have two options at the nearby Grand Forks International Airport: they can take a Delta connection...
Student government candidates begin campaigns
Diane Newberry, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
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In preparation for student elections on April 12, the Dakota Student is sitting down with candidates for Student Body President to talk about their backgrounds, motivations and platforms. Featured in this issue: Blake Andert. This will be the last profile in the Dakota Student’s series on presidential...
Snapchat takes big stage with initial public offering
Adam Demoulas, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
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A few Stanford students majoring in product design saw a void in the social media market. Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy created an innovated product, Snapchat, for the sole purpose of creating a way for people to express their imperfect pictures. Allowing photos that are more about intimacy than popularity...
Trump, Twitter and the might of media
Connor Johnson, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
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It is usually said “the pen is mightier than the sword,” and world history has shown the importance of a free media network. However, President Donald Trump seems to think otherwise, as his latest accusations have implied. President Trump, in the last few weeks, has taken to Twitter to share his...
Standing Rock clean-up
Connor Johnson, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
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On February 22, the Oceti Sakowin camp at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation was abandoned, following orders by North Dakota governor Doug Burgum to vacate by that date. The next day, 200 law enforcement officers raided the remains of Oceti Sakowin and an adjacent camp, “Rosebud”, arresting 46...
Student government candidates begin campaigns
Diane Newberry, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
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In preparation for student elections on April 12, the Dakota Student is sitting down with candidates for Student Body President to talk about their backgrounds, motivations and platforms. Featured in this issue: Cole Bachmeier. Chemical engineering major and junior Cole Bachmeier has been involved wit...
Graduates showcase research posters
Sheldon Hatlen, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
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The Memorial Union ballroom was quite busy Thursday, March 2, as over 200 posters filled the spacious venue. Students and faculty of the university came together to honor and celebrate Graduate Research Achievement Day (GRAD). GRAD is a day dedicated to celebrating graduates of all departments and the r...
Undergraduate showcase
Sheldon Hatlen, Staff Writer
March 3, 2017
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All students should mark their calendars for April 7, as it’ll be the last day the office of Essential Studies will be accepting applications for students to participate in the undergraduate showcasing on Tuesday, May 2 through Thursday, May 4. Dr. Ryan Zerr, the university’s director of Essential Studi...
Student government candidates begin campaigns
Diane Newberry, Staff Writer
March 3, 2017
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In preparation for student elections on April 12, the Dakota Student is sitting down with candidates for Student Body President to talk about their backgrounds, motivations and platforms. Featured in this issue: John Bjorklund. Junior and political science major John Bjorklund has had a year of experience ...
Black History Month
Diane Newberry, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
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UND hosts numerous events throughout February observing African American history and culture Throughout the month of February, UND students were given the chance to participate in several events celebrating Black History Month. The events were hosted by the Era Bell Thompson Multicultural Center in...
Frankenstein comes to campus
Sheldon Hatlen, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
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The School of Medicine and Health Sciences had a large attendance Thursday, Feb. 23. “Frankenstein: Controversies Surrounding Scientific Advances and the Effect on the Human Community,” was held in the Fee auditorium. The event featured a number of panelists from the university’s faculty, di...
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