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The student news site of University of North Dakota

Dakota Student
The student news site of University of North Dakota

Dakota Student
All content by Allyson Bento

A Letter From Our Editor

Allyson Bento, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2019
Ax the Pink Tax

Ax the Pink Tax

Allyson Bento, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
If chivalry is dead… it is because we killed it

If chivalry is dead… it is because we killed it

Allyson Bento, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2019

Dakota Student Podcast

Allyson Bento, Madison Feltman, Megan Vogt, and Molly Andrews
March 5, 2019

[Video] Helping furry friends find a home

Allyson Bento, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2019
Your furry friends might love to play in the snow, but keep an eye our for warning signs that it might be time to head inside.

Cold weather care

Allyson Bento, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2019
March 29, 2017

March 29, 2017

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
March 29, 2018
One game at a time

One game at a time

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
March 15, 2018
There’s a North Dakota size gap in the WCHA

There’s a North Dakota size gap in the WCHA

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
February 26, 2018
Former UND forard Chris Wilkie transferred to Colorado College at the beginning of the season and will have to sit out a year due to NCAA regulations.

Making his return to the Ralph

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
February 4, 2018
Back in time

Back in time

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 20, 2017
Flowers in season

Flowers in season

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 11, 2017
Winners of the Frank White Golf Tournament pose with their trophies on July 8, 2017 at the Walhalla (N.D.) Golf Course. Russ Hons/RussellHons Photography

Swinging for scholarships

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
August 29, 2017

Predictions for Lord Stanley

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
April 21, 2017
Brian Idalski is the head coach of the UND women's hockey program, which was eliminated as part of a 1.3 million budget cut for the Athletics department. File photo.

One step forward, two steps back

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
March 31, 2017
Five-Minute for charging enough for UMD’s Pionk?

Five-Minute for charging enough for UMD’s Pionk?

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
March 24, 2017

In case you missed it- Last week in sports

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
March 7, 2017

Old Tradition, New Trophy

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
March 3, 2017
Sophomore guard Grace Sawatzke (left) looks for open players as Fallyn Freije (right) sprints down the court in a game last month at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. Nick Nelson/ Dakota Student

Lady Hawks take it to the top

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
February 7, 2017
Player Profile: Q

Player Profile: Q

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
February 3, 2017
UND athletic director Brian Faison speaks at a fan luncheon on Sept. 16 at the Alerus Center. Nick Nelson/ Dakota Student

Hawks on the move

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
January 31, 2017

Hawks don’t fall easy against Badgers

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
January 24, 2017

UND keeps the ball rolling

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
January 24, 2017
Peter Elander (center), associate head coach of the UND women's hockey team and host of the Winter Classic, hands a puck to forward Charly Dahlquist Monday afternoon at his backyard ice rink called 'Peter's Ice Palace.'

Peter’s Ice Palace

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
January 20, 2017
Matej Tomek, a sophomore from Bratislava, Slovakia, is one of the goalies on the UND men's hockey team. Nick Nelson/Dakota Student

Pride between the posts

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
January 13, 2017
The UND football team celebrates their victory over Northern Arizona University on Nov. 12 at the Alerus Center.

Hawks rest in no. 7 spot

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
November 22, 2016
Freshman defender Casey Johnson chases the puck against Bemidji State at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Hawks mauled at Mariucci

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
November 8, 2016
UND student athletes from the suspended baseball program (from left) Zach Heaser and Daniel Lockhert pray during a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meeting Monday evening at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. FCA is represented by roughly thirteen athletic teams on campus, with the majority coming from women's basketball and softball.

Fellowship and Faith

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
November 4, 2016

Lady Hawks collect beaver pelts

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
November 1, 2016
Rebekah Kolstad suits up for her sophomore season as a Fighting Hawk

#44, The Enforcer

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 28, 2016
Beavers come to ruffle some feathers

Beavers come to ruffle some feathers

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 25, 2016
Ryleigh Houston is freshman forward on the UND women's hockey team from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The new Hawk has landed

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 23, 2016
Vilma Tanskanen chases the puck during Saturday's game against Minnesota State Mankato at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.

There’s no place like home

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 18, 2016
Halli Krzyzaniak intercepts University of Minnesota Duluth forward Michela Cava during a game at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center last season.

Hawks soar home for homecoming

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 14, 2016
Tyson Jost (right) and Shane Gersich (left) celebrate Jost's first UND career goal Friday evening against Canisius University at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.

Tyson Jost

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 11, 2016
Head coach Brad Berry speaks to the men's hockey team during a time-out during the Frozen Faceoff match against University of Minnesota Duluth at the Target Center on March 18, 2016.

Bird watching at the Ralph

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 7, 2016
Lisa Marvin, a junior forward on the UND women's hockey team, stands in front of a mural dispaying her grandfather, Calvin Coolidge Marvin, who co-founded the men's hockey team.

Lisa builds on the Marvin legacy

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
October 2, 2016
Dakota Student sports editor Allyson Bento interviews UND football running back John Santiago after a football practice on September 13, 2016.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
September 23, 2016
Quarterback Keaton Studsrud runs the ball past USD defenders during Saturday's Potato Bowl football game at the Alerus Center. Photo by Nick Nelson/ The Dakota Student

Third time’s the charm for Fighting Hawks football

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
September 21, 2016
John Santiago, sophomore running back for the UND football team, pauses during football practice on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Photo by Nick Nelson/ The Dakota Student.

John Santiago dashing beyond expectations

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
September 21, 2016
UND sophomore Katie Moller plants her foot in preparation for a big kick during a match last season against Idaho. Photo by Nick Nelson/ The Dakota Student

UND Soccer fights to snap their four-game losing streak

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
September 13, 2016
UND athletic director Brian Faison addresses the media during a press conference. Photo by Nick Nelson/ The Dakota Student

UND men’s golf swinging back into action

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
September 2, 2016
Jaohn Santiago during game against MSU last season Photo by Nick Nelson/ The Dakota Student

UND men’s football ready to kick off the season

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor
September 2, 2016

Walking off the course for the last time

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
May 3, 2016
Baseball snaps losing streak

Baseball snaps losing streak

Allyson Bento, Staff writer
April 29, 2016
Mixed bag for UND track at Hokanson meet

Mixed bag for UND track at Hokanson meet

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
April 26, 2016

Struggles continue for softball

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
April 22, 2016
Softball wins conference series despite slow start

Softball wins conference series despite slow start

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
April 19, 2016
Hawks able to beat NDSU on the road

Hawks able to beat NDSU on the road

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
April 17, 2016
Roller coaster of a season ends in triumph

Roller coaster of a season ends in triumph

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
April 12, 2016
Softball splits series with South Dakota State

Softball splits series with South Dakota State

Allyson Bento, Staff writer
April 8, 2016
Baseball wins series after bumbling away second game

Baseball wins series after bumbling away second game

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
April 5, 2016
Softball struggles to start the season

Softball struggles to start the season

Allyson Bento, Staff Writer
April 1, 2016
Figuring out what went wrong for women's hockey

Figuring out what went wrong for women’s hockey

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
March 11, 2016
Women's hockey ends season with tough loss to Gophers

Women’s hockey ends season with tough loss to Gophers

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
March 8, 2016
Menke and UND look for revenge against the Gophers

Menke and UND look for revenge against the Gophers

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
March 4, 2016
Hawks Embarrass Huskies for a shot at the Gophers

Hawks Embarrass Huskies for a shot at the Gophers

Allyson Bento, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
UND baseball off to a hot start and a promising season

UND baseball off to a hot start and a promising season

Allyson Bento, Staff writer
February 26, 2016
Women's hockey splits series with Ohio State

Women’s hockey splits series with Ohio State

Allyson Bento, Staff writer
February 23, 2016

Baseball starts season 2-1 over No. 12 USC

Allyson Bento, Staff writer
February 23, 2016

Looking for consistency at the end of the year

Allyson Bento, Staff Writer
February 19, 2016

UND loses first, shuts out Gophers in game two

Allyson Bento, Sports writer
February 12, 2016
Enjoying the ride one game at a time

Enjoying the ride one game at a time

Allyson Bento, Staff writer
February 5, 2016
Women’s hockey feeling the urgency

Women’s hockey feeling the urgency

Allyson Bento, Sports writer
February 2, 2016

UND swept by Wisconsin

Allyson Bento, Sports reporter
February 1, 2016

Badgers bring biggest test

Allyson Bento, Sports writer
January 22, 2016
Inconsistency hurts Hawks

Inconsistency hurts Hawks

Allyson Bento, Sports writer
January 18, 2016

UND trying to gain ground against the Beavers

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
January 14, 2016
Halli Krzyzaniak: The life of an international hockey star

Halli Krzyzaniak: The life of an international hockey star

Allyson Bento, Staff writer
November 24, 2015

Hockey starts slow, finishes strong

Allyson Bento, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Fine tuning for the season ahead

Fine tuning for the season ahead

Allyson Bento, Sports writer
November 12, 2015
Green and White splits rivalry matchup

Green and White splits rivalry matchup

Allyson Bento, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
Women's hockey splits series with Huskies

Women’s hockey splits series with Huskies

Allyson Bento, Staff Writer
October 28, 2015

Women’s hockey looks to rebound

Allyson Bento, staff writer
October 27, 2015

Bring on Bemidji State

Allyson Bento, Sports writer
October 23, 2015
Overtime shocker derails UND's unbeaten season

Overtime shocker derails UND’s unbeaten season

Allyson Bento, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2015
Leadership from within the net

Leadership from within the net

Allyson Bento, Sports writer
October 15, 2015

Women’s hockey skates over RPI in season opener

Allyson Bento, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2015
Women's hockey ready to take the ice

Women’s hockey ready to take the ice

Allyson Bento, Sports reporter
October 2, 2015

Women’s hockey clamps down on defense

Allyson Bento, Sports reporter
September 30, 2015

Setting records one dig at a time

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
September 29, 2015

Cross country making strides

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
September 25, 2015

Men and Women’s Golf has strong showings

Allyson Bento, Sports Writer
September 17, 2015

Hockey freshman adjusting to life at UND

Allyson Bento, Staff Writer
September 8, 2015
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