Across cultures, rape is often still largely ignored, as people attempt to sweep issues of rape and assault under the rug or make excuses to attempt to maintain some sort of safety in their world. When...

Demonstrators protest sexual assault on college campuses at the #YesAllWomen rally. Photo via Time.com. We are taught at a young age the concept of crime and punishment — you do something wrong, you...

Growing up, I might have been considered fairly tomboy-ish with my preference for boys clothes, catching bugs (I was dead set on being an entomologist) and strong defiance to wearing any sort of frilly,...

A University Police Department patrol vehicle. File Photo. Campus security is a huge factor when it comes to touring and inquiring about campuses. It is not uncommon for tour guides to point out...

Stewie and Midge contemplate the meaning of life, love, and the origin of all happiness. Photo submitted. Black labs, German Shepherds, Shih Tzus, Beagles, mutts, mixes and purebreds — dogs come in...

Illustration by William Rerick/The Dakota Student. There is a place for dress codes in any environment — work, religious gatherings, concerts, schools, etc. Having such codes established provides...

The Clothesline Project last year in the Memorial Union. File photo. October brings falling leaves, pumpkin spiced everything, scarves and sweaters and spooky decorations. The horror movies begin to...

Illustration by William Rerick/The Dakota Student. “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue” is a cute little rhyme many are taught in their youth when learning about Christopher Columbus’ “discovery”...

Illustration by William Rerick/The Dakota Student. Many young people look toward the age of 18 as a milestone of freedom — voting, going into Romantix, buying tobacco products, gambling and getting...

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,...

As this mild weathered school year begins, students swarm stores purchasing school supplies, clothes and the classic ramen noodle packets. Years and years of preparing for all of the “just wait until...