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Trains, trains, trains

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Columnist April 16, 2018

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...

Why you should immerse yourself abroad

Why you should immerse yourself abroad

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Opinion Columnist March 26, 2018

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...

The power of the mind prevails

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Opinion Columnist February 26, 2018

Negative thoughts are a waste of space, as they do nothing but bring down your energy and cause you to dwell on things that are simply out of your control. Having negative thoughts decreases your motivation...

The US Prison System Needs Reform

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Opinion Columnist February 11, 2018

Prisons are supposed to serve four major purposes: rehabilitation, deterrence, retribution and incapacitation. If designed effectively, they can create a stable, law-abiding society that prevents disorder. Prisons...

America’s schooling system may be leaving some students behind.

The problem with modern education

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Staff Writer November 29, 2017

The modern education system, designed to help kids create a future for themselves, is ultimately failing to do so. The system that we know today has changed very little since schooling became available...

Love for the mountains

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Staff Writer November 15, 2017

There is only one place with gorgeous smiles and friendly faces all year long, with people ecstatic to be alive; the mountains. Mountains are beautiful, breathtaking and offer unlimited access to the outdoors...

Time for some driving lessons

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Staff Writer November 1, 2017

Grand Forks drivers are just God awful. They are too slow. Drivers around here don’t know how to handle any kind of traffic and they stop for pedestrians. Driving here can be just as frustrating as driving...

Chase your fears

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

At this very moment, you are the oldest you have ever been, yet, the youngest you will ever be. It’s what you do with your life, with your age and time on this earth that will make it count. Some people...

Fighting Hawks sophomore forward Zach Yon

The prodigal Yon

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Staff Writer October 20, 2017

Let the skates glide and the pucks fly. The University of North Dakota and the Golden Gophers of Minnesota are at it once again bringing, their rivalry back to the Ralph Engelstad Arena for the first time...

Earth’s dying and it’s all our fault

Quinn Robinson-Duff, Staff Writer October 15, 2017

The world is changing each day and frankly, it’s getting worse. The earth is trying to tell us something and we are failing to listen. The weather is changing: more intense storms more frequently, longer...

America needs more gun control

Quinn Robison-Duff, Staff Writer October 8, 2017

America’s got a problem, and it’s something we all need to work together to fix. Gun violence is at an all-time high in a nation with some of the most lenient gun laws in the world. Columbine, Sandy...

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