A creative solution to America’s gun violence
Bilal Suleiman, Opinion Columnist
May 1, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The gun control debate was complicated enough. Then the Las Vegas shooting happened, followed by too many school shootings, and now the citizens of the United States are demanding action. Some call for arming teachers or hiring more police officers and security guards, as if that would stop a psychop...
The best time of the year
Jill Morton, Opinion Columnist
April 30, 2018
Filed under jill morton, Opinion, Showcase
Most people think that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, probably because of the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” But let’s be real, right now is a pretty great time of the year, too. It’s definitely a close second to Christmas time at the very least. It h...
The curious case of the Juul
Bilal Suleiman, Coulmnist
April 22, 2018
We’re almost a third of the way through 2018 and this year has already been pretty wild. The Fortnite craze has swept the nation unlike any other game before. It’s not uncommon to check the news and discover that another tragic school shooting has occurred, and Donald Trump is still almost causing gl...
For seniors – Enjoy it while it lasts
Jill Morton, Columnist
April 22, 2018
Filed under Dakota Student, jill morton, Opinion
Graduation is just three short weeks away. For seniors, the end of their time at UND is coming with with either dread or delight. Once you graduate, it’s time to go out into the real world where “adulting” begins. Let’s be honest, the real world is kind of scary. No more leaching off your...
Trains, trains, trains
Quinn Robinson-Duff, Columnist
April 16, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Quinn Robinson-Duff
America was originally built by the railroad but somewhere along the way, it slowly became an irrelevant part of our society. Today, trains are used for basically just freight transport because everyone else in the United States either drives cars or flies in airplanes to get around the country. In...
Smartphones are ruining our memories
Jill Morton, Columnist
April 16, 2018
Filed under jill morton, Opinion, Showcase
Over the past few years, I have noticed that I rely more and more on my smartphone for just about everything. There are so many convenient apps for anything and everything that you might need. If I lost my phone, I too would feel lost. I use it as my alarm clock, my to-do list, my address book,...
Vote for Chase Johnson
Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
Filed under jacob notermann, Opinion, Showcase
Every year, the UND student government hosts an election system so rigged and compromised it makes George Washington roll in his grave. Tomorrow, the student body will send an email containing a link to vote for the next student body president. This positively promotes convenience for the students ...
There’s no such thing as bad publicity
Bilal Suleiman, Columnist
April 8, 2018
Filed under Dakota Student, ND, Opinion, Showcase
Conor McGregor was living the dream. The mixed martial arts fighter’s cocky, swaggering bravado, both inside and outside the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon, earned him millions of fans around the world. His “Money Fight” with Floyd Mayweather, boxing superstar, earned him a rumored $100...
Kids and technology
Jill Morton, Columnist
April 8, 2018
Filed under #dakotastudent, Dakota Student, jill morton, Opinion
I recently visited an elementary school through a pen pal program and got to experience an hour in the life of a fourth grader. I haven’t been in a fourth-grade classroom since I was in elementary school myself and things have certainly changed since then. The biggest difference I noticed was how much...
Free time should free up your mind from dull routines
Jill Morton, Opinion Columnist
March 26, 2018
Filed under jill morton, Opinion
Imagine you just had a long week at school. Your physics test didn’t go as well as you hoped, you submitted your assignment at the last minute and are now mentally and physically exhausted. On Saturday afternoon, you just want to unwind at home. A couple of activities come to mind, but what...
Why you should immerse yourself abroad
Quinn Robinson-Duff, Opinion Columnist
March 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Quinn Robinson-Duff
Experiencing different cultures around the world is a must in life. It opens yours eyes to perspectives and ideals that you may never have thought of. Growing up, you get to see and study the world through textbooks and class but are not often given an opportunity to visit a country vastly different...
Think you’re tough? Try hot yoga
Bilal Suleiman, Opinion Columnist
March 26, 2018
Filed under Bilal Suleiman, Opinion, Showcase
When the door of the studio opens, one is immediately greeted with a blast of bass-heavy pop music and warm, humid air that smells faintly of essential oils. The tops of the mirrored walls surrounding the room have a slight fog near the top. Yoga mats fill the room, each one only a few feet from the...
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