Dakota Student

‘Easy A’ classes are still chances to learn

Kjerstine Trooien, Staff Writer September 19, 2014

Have you ever been in that one class? You know which class I mean — the class you’re incredibly overqualified for. Were you given all the exams at once, you could pass them all with flying colors on...

DS View: Being Busy

Will Beaton, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2014

We’re all used to the cookie-cutter conversation you have a hundred times the same exact way when you go home after being away for a semester or so — the conversation you have with relatives, high...

Gun laws target zombie outbreak

Mike Rauser, Staff writer September 16, 2014

It seems we never seem to be done with this constant debate on gun control. Some advocates for stricter gun control often bring out the argument, “Why do average civilians need fully automatic rifles...

Wedding ring deters creeps

Kjerstine Trooien, Staff writer September 16, 2014

Have you seen my husband? His name is David. He has curly hair, is really tall, and is in pretty good shape. We’ve been married two years. Our anniversary is on the 20th of June. We honeymooned in Florence....

Letter to the editor

September 16, 2014

Football Coach Schweigert On behalf of our staff and the entire North Dakota football team, I want to personally thank you for your attendance and support at the Potato Bowl game against Robert Morris....

DS View: Peace

Larry Philbin, News Editor September 12, 2014

Earlier this week, I found myself having some deep thoughts about life at the time of day that any normal human being would — 2 a.m. Of course, during the day our brains often refuse to perform even...

Cultural stigmas pose threat to all animals

Cultural stigmas pose threat to all animals

Steph Gartner, Staff writer September 12, 2014

To the left, Lawrence snuffles. To his right, Arnold wuffles. Photo by Steph Gartner/The Dakota Student. Many critters carry an archetype or a reputation that has been placed on them over time in society....

Hip-hop stereotypes endanger genre

Mike Rauser, Staff writer September 12, 2014

Hip hop as a genre tends to be highly underrated. Most of the criticism toward it is that it tends to be sexist and homophobic. This is certainly true of mainstream rap, but keep in mind that the artists...

Winter is coming to UND

Kjerstine Trooien, Staff writer September 12, 2014

My favorite season is “not winter.” I like spring, fall and summer. I detest snow. I hate cold. I do not like wind chill factors that could freeze my face off. A good day for me involves something...

Measure 1 threatens human rights in ND

Steph Gartner, Staff writer September 12, 2014

There’s going to be a measure on the ballot for North Dakota voters this year called the Personhood Act (Measure 1). It is supposed to protect one’s life until they die. With this vague description,...

Intellectual discovery at school

Intellectual discovery at school

Maggie O'Leary, Multimedia Editor September 12, 2014

A familiar position for all of us, I'm sure. Photo via Reddit. There will be, if there hasn’t been already, a class you take in college that kills you. It constantly forces itself into your consciousness...

DS View: Mornings

Will Beaton, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2014

There’s something really great about being woken up by the sunrise. I left my curtains up and my window open a bit last Saturday night as I fell asleep, and although the sun woke me up a couple hours...

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