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Personal freedoms abolished if ND passes Measure one

Personal freedoms abolished if ND passes Measure one

Margaret Upton, Staff Writer October 31, 2014

Photo via Huffington Post. I have called the state of North Dakota home for a little over two years, whereas a majority of the state’s residents have been born and raised here. I have a two-year-old...

Acquaintances begin strange lives of dancing and dealing

Acquaintances begin strange lives of dancing and dealing

Alex Bertsch, Opinion Editor October 31, 2014

Photo via Huffington Post. It is common for people to immediately dismiss the sensational. We tend to be completely grounded in what we see as rational. One clear example of this aspect of human...

Angry White Men

Angry White Men

Alex Bertsch, Opinion Editor October 28, 2014

Angry white men participate in the 1979 "Disco Demolition Night." Photo via New York Times. Even in today’s modern world, we see women and feminism attacked on an almost daily basis, whether it’s...

DS View: Soil

Will Beaton, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2014

As we consider the upcoming measures on the North Dakota ballot — including Measure 5, which aims to allocate 5 percent of the state’s share of natural gas extraction taxes toward protecting “water...

Feminism holds value for both men and women

Mike Rauser, Staff Writer October 28, 2014

I am a man, and I would call myself a feminist. Some might think those two statements are contradictory, however, I am passionate about fighting for anyone who isn’t given the same rights as everyone...

No-Shave November expresses femininity

Kjerstine Trooien, Staff Writer October 28, 2014

Everyone has heard of No-Shave November. It started as a cancer awareness and fundraising event put on by a group called No-Shave November; this year’s funds go to the American Cancer Society. The social...

Body image plague hurts self-esteem

Colin Mummery, Staff Writer October 23, 2014

I have noticed that society is placing more attention on the objectification of women and the many issues involved with this serious topic. The issue is gaining celebrity endorsements and broad support...

DS View: Moving

Will Beaton, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2014

We college-goers are at a point in our lives where we actually have a substantial say in what’s going on in our lives — for some of us, this is a new experience. If you, like the vast majority of...

Letter to the Editor

October 23, 2014

Alzheimer’s impacts on N.D. families My dad has Alzheimer’s. It has been years since his diagnosis, yet it is still difficult for me to say it so bluntly. Like most diseases, Alzheimer’s is misunderstood. The...

Making assumptions of sexuality

Kjerstine Trooien, Staff Writer October 23, 2014

So, let’s get this straight — I like guys. I’ve had moments of questioning, and have kissed a couple of girls (no cherry chapstick involved) but at the end of the day, my preferred partner is a dude. I’m...

“American Horror Story” is an example of horror done right Mike Rauser

Mike Rauser, Staff Writer October 23, 2014

Halloween is just around the corner, and with it comes the traditional onslaught of low effort horror films. Horror movies are actually a guilty pleasure of mine. They’re like candy. I know it’s...

Cultivating your own political views

Colin Mummery, Staff Writer October 23, 2014

Election season is upon on us; it’s an exciting time for many and, perhaps, more arcane for others.  I would love to get atop my soapbox and argue at length why everyone should vote for certain candidates...

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