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Japan night gives students taste of culture

Japan night gives students taste of culture

Serianna Henkel, Staff writer May 5, 2015

Fishing dance, performed by fishermen and their wives. Photo courtesy of ob.org. Students filled the Memorial Union Loading Dock Thursday evening as the UND International Center presented Japan Culture...

Meditation center provides relaxation

Meditation center provides relaxation

Serianna Henkel, Staff writer May 5, 2015

Buddha statue and relaxation cushions inside the Lotus Meditation Center Photo by Nicholas Nelson/The Dakota Student For students looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of schoolwork, or...

Grand Cities Idol showcases young talent

Serianna Henkel, Staff writer May 1, 2015

Friday night, 15 acts took the stage of the Chester Fritz Auditorium to compete for the title of Grand Cities Idol. Grand Cities Idol is an annual singing competition that features students from Grand...

Guatemala trip provides learning experience

Guatemala trip provides learning experience

Serianna Henkel, Staff writer April 28, 2015

A group of 17 volunteers from UND’s College of Nursing join Jon Okstad of The God’s Child Project in Guatemala. Photo submitted. This past spring break, UND’s College of Nursing brought a group...

UND holds 45th Time Out Wacipi

UND holds 45th Time Out Wacipi

Serianna Henkel, staff writer April 21, 2015

Performers dance on Saturday night during the 45th annual Time Out Wacipi. Photo by Nicholas Nelson/The Dakota Student. The UND Indian Association kicked off its 45th annual Time Out Wacipi on Friday....

“Big Six” represents successful students

Serianna Henkel, staff writer April 16, 2015

A recent survey reports 25 percent of college graduates in the U.S. are failing to thrive in their careers and lives. Gallup, Inc., a company specializing in public opinion polling, conducted a survey...

Opening up the conversation: Sex Ed Boot Camp

Serianna Henkel, Staff writer April 16, 2015

Comfort zones were challenged last Thursday when Sex Ed Boot Camp came to UND. Sexologists Joni Frater and Esther Lastique brought their touring lecture to a crowd of students at the Memorial Union,...

Studio One: Not just TV anymore

Studio One: Not just TV anymore

Serianna Henkel, Staff writer April 16, 2015

Studio One Cast Eirik Nilssen (left) and Bratli Marty Mueller (right) behind the scenes for their weekly live show. Photo by Nickolas Nelson/The Dakota Student. This week, Studio One airs its 515th...

“Cinderella” an update of original

Serianna Henkel, The Dakota Student April 2, 2015

Sixty-five years after its original animated release, the story of Cinderella is back on the big screen in a new, live-action adaptation. The revamped “Cinderella” stars Lily James as its titular...

Shafers travel to Africa on Fulbright

Shafers travel to Africa on Fulbright

Serianna Henkel, staff writer April 2, 2015

Professors Jill Shafer (left) and Richard Shafer (right) plan to travel to Rwanda on Fulbright scholarships. Photo by Nicholas Nelson/The Dakota Student. A UND faculty couple has recently been offered...

Writer’s Conference brings “Voices to the Valley”

Writer’s Conference brings “Voices to the Valley”

Serianna Henkel, Staff writer March 13, 2015

2013 Writer’s Conference. File Photo. It’s that time of year again. In just a couple of weeks, the annual UND Writers Conference will return to campus. Since 1970, the Writers Conference has...

UND Love Your Melon crew being the change

UND Love Your Melon crew being the change

Serianna Henkel, Staff writer March 13, 2015

UND Love Your Melon crew displaying caps at the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo. Photo submitted. Sometimes the biggest ideas are formed in a classroom. In 2012, the Love Your Melon Foundation was...

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