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Banner at the Ralph stirs controversy

Marie Monson, Staff writer March 7, 2015

The final home UND hockey game had added excitement in the last period, when two UND freshmen, Austin Emineth and Baylee Ladner, held up a banner that read “Fire Kelley.” Although the stunt has caused...

Major Declaration Policy Implemented

Colin Johnson, Staff writer March 7, 2015

In order to graduate from UND, students must declare a major. Some students know from the minute they apply to college what they are going to study and pursue as a career path. Other students may choose...

UND celebrates 132nd anniversary on Founder’s Day

UND celebrates 132nd anniversary on Founder’s Day

Megan Hoffman, Staff writer March 3, 2015

Provost Thomas DiLorenzo (left) thanks accounting professor Mary Loyland (right) for her years of service to the university. Photo courtesy of University and Public Affairs. The celebration of the...

UPD officer involved in shooting

Marie Monson, Staff writer March 3, 2015

At 12:45 a.m. Saturday morning, a UND police officer was involved in a shooting that took place in the Altru Hospital parking lot, according to a press release sent out by both the UND Police Department...

Aerospace dean announces retirement

Aerospace dean announces retirement

Staff report March 3, 2015

Dean of Aerospace Sciences Bruce Smith stands in Odegard Hall. Photo by Nicolas Nelson/The Dakota Student.  Bruce Smith, dean of aerospace sciences at UND, recently announced his intention to resign...

Senate voices concerns with proposed alcohol laws

Senate voices concerns with proposed alcohol laws

Megan Hoffman, Staff writer February 26, 2015

Student Senators listen to UND Vice President for Student Affairs Lori Reesor as she discusses proposed city ordinances that would limit activity surrounding Springfest. Photo by Chester Beltowski/The...

UND seeks feedback on Essential Studies

Marie Monson, Staff writer February 26, 2015

UND held an Essential Studies Assessment Week for the second year in a row, and more than 300 student volunteers participated in surveys on either information literacy or quantitative reasoning, the two...

Campus celebrates  annual Spirit Week

Campus celebrates annual Spirit Week

Colin Johnson, Staf writer February 26, 2015

Students receive free decorated mugs at the “Mug Up to Philanthropy” held in celebration of the beginning of this year’s Spirit Week. Photo by Jennifer Friese/The Dakota Student. The University...

Grand Forks holds second year of TedX

Grand Forks holds second year of TedX

Marie Monson, Staff writer February 24, 2015

Musician and composer Jonas Fisher performs at TedX Grand Forks. Photo courtesy of John Campbell of NINE18 Photography. Almost 250 people braved the cold Saturday afternoon to attend the second ever...

City Council mulls stricter alcohol laws

City Council mulls stricter alcohol laws

Megan Hoffman, Staff writer February 24, 2015

Despite the proposed ordinance, bars in town like Bun Lounge continue to offer ‘extreme’ drink specials. Photo by Larry Philbin/The Dakota Student. Two laws proposed to the Grand Forks City Council...

International Studies hosts annual China Night

Colin Johnson, Staff writer February 24, 2015

The International Studies Program at UND hosted Chinese Culture Night on Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom on campus. Culture Night focused on the incoming of the Chinese New...

Art Museum opens African exhibit

Art Museum opens African exhibit

Megan Hoffman, Staff writer February 21, 2015

A recent donation to the North Dakota Museum of Art has expanded upon the museum’s current collection of African art pieces. The new exhibit, “African Affair,” opened on Feb. 15 and contains art...

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