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Criticism proves beneficial

Mary Ochs, Columnist March 7, 2014

Think of some moment in your life when you achieved something you were proud of and worked hard at something you loved. Now think back to what inspired you to accomplish that. It was always criticism that...

Yoga, not just stretching

Steph Gartner, Columnist March 7, 2014

With all the buzz about health and wellness, a lot of people are looking for alternative ways of getting in shape, whether it be Crossfit, cycling, Pilates, Zumba or yoga. All are unique and focus on different...

Pills, the first go-to treatment

Pills, the first go-to treatment

Micah Dewey, Columnist March 4, 2014

Illustration courtesy Depression Introspection. The standard in prescribing medication to treating symptoms has led to the over-medication of America’s youth and young adults. This lends cause to some...

Passion most important for success

Passion most important for success

Mike Rauser, Columnist March 4, 2014

Graphic courtesy North Michigan University. The year is 2011. A bright eyed college student walks onto the campus of NDSU for the first time full of hopes and dreams of becoming a big time movie star....

Thriller shows teach crimes

Mary Ochs, Columnist March 4, 2014

I love crime shows; I always have. I’m a fan of “CSI,” “Bones,” “Criminal Minds,” “Cold Case” and even “NCIS.” Anything with crime scenes or forensics has always interested me. For...

Fandoms build communities

Kjerstine Trooien, Columnist March 4, 2014

I’ve gotten so used to the Internet knowing what I mean when I say I’m a “Potterhead” or condemn the “Twihards,” I’ve forgotten that the outside world may not have discovered the amazing...

DS View: Awards

Will Beaton, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2014

The 86th Academy Awards happened this weekend, and it had us wondering: what are we really cheering for when celebrity after celebrity read the names of yet more celebrities to shower them with more photographs...

Lets be good to ourselves, already

Let’s be good to ourselves, already

Marie Monson, Multimedia Editor February 28, 2014

Photo courtesy of Clemenger BBDO. This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and I’d like to share a small piece of my own personal story in hopes it might provide insight and encouragement...

Procrastination worst habit to form

Procrastination worst habit to form

Mike Rauser, Columnist February 28, 2014

Illustration by Angela Liao/20px. “I’ll do it later,” is a thought that has occurred to probably every college student at one point or another, and I’m certainly no exception. It’s clear procrastination...

Carbs really not so bad

Mary Ochs, Columnist February 28, 2014

I love food. I’m definitely not ashamed to admit it. It’s practically impossible for me to resist Mexican or Italian food, and I’m all about the chocolate. However, that doesn’t mean I eat poorly...

Library cuts come out of nowhere

Kjerstine Trooien, Columnist February 28, 2014

I don’t really know how else to put it: I’m very upset. Really, incredibly, horribly upset. You should be too. In fact, we should all at the very least be throwing temper tantrums on the lawn in front...

DS View: The Best

Sam Wigness, Features Editor February 28, 2014

In the last few years, it seems, North Dakota has been creeping its way to the top of some interesting lists. A google search of  “North Dakota number one” reveals that our state is ranked first in...

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