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All content by Nick Sallen
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) holds his knee as Steelers' head trainer John Norwig tends to him after he was injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, November 1, 2015 in Pittsburgh.

The NFL has not gone soft

Nick Sallen, Copy editor
November 15, 2017

Steam plant repairs long overdue

Nick Sallen, Copy Editor
October 22, 2017
Researching psychedelics

Researching psychedelics

Nick Sallen, Copy Editor
October 11, 2017
Noam Chomsky has railed against political corruption, including gerrymandering and oppression of everyday citizens by elite members of society.

Political change necessary for America

Nick Sallen, Copy Editor
October 8, 2017
Hurricane forces pile up debris on a coastal beach

In solidarity with Puerto Rico

Nick Sallen, Staff Writer
October 1, 2017
Workers prepare for the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee at a public park in Dallas, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. In an unannounced move, a large crane was brought through the city by a police escort to Lee Park, where it lifted the large statue from its pedestal late Thursday afternoon. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Taking down offensive history

Nick Sallen, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017

Technology in moderation

Nick Sallen, Copy editor
September 15, 2017
Houston Police SWAT officer Daryl Hudeck carries Catherine Pham and her 13-month-old son Aiden after rescuing them from their home surrounded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Houston. The remnants of Hurricane Harvey sent devastating floods pouring into Houston Sunday as rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground.

Is climate change making hurricanes worse?

Nick Sallen, Copy editor
September 12, 2017
Donald Trump speaking at the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

Investigation into possible Trump-Russia collusion not enough to warrant impeachment

Nick Sallen, Copy editor
September 4, 2017
Surviving your first year

Surviving your first year

Nick Sallen, Copy editor
August 29, 2017
The Metro Transit Center in downtown Grand Forks, N.D. is the main hub for the Cities Area Transit (CAT) bus service, which travels throughout the community.

Grand Forks bus routes restructured

Nick Sallen, Copy Editor
May 5, 2017

Cramer speaks at Wenstrom Lecture

Nick Sallen, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2017
Science ethics and dystopian society

Science ethics and dystopian society

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2017
Ashley Restemayer plays Detective Morris and Joe Picardi plays Sims/Papa in "The Nether." Photo courtesy of Brad Reissig/ UND Theatre Arts.

“The Nether” explores the dark side of the internet

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2017
Elizabeth Nfor (center) leads students in a solidarity march on campus for Cameroon on Friday afternoon. Nick Nelson / Dakota Studenr

March in solidarity with Cameroon

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2017
Tami Carmichael (right) speaks during a question an answer session last year. File Photo/ Dakota Student

Integrated Studies Program faces the danger of being cut

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017

Toronto professor refuses pronouns

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2017
The Steger Wilderness Center is located north of Ely, Minn., Photo courtesy of John Ratzloff.

Wisdom from the elders

Nick Sallen, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2016
"A Man of No Importance" impresses the crowd

“A Man of No Importance” impresses the crowd

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2016

Dueling opinions; are congressional term limits a good idea or not?

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2016
UND Steel Pan band members perform Monday evening on Nov. 7 at the Chester Fritz Auditorium.

Steel Pan comes to UND

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2016
UND alumnus and former Cargill CEO Greg Page speaks with provost Thomas DiLorenzo during Thursday's Olaf Ethis Symposium at the Memorial Union Ballroom.

Olafson ethics symposium held at the Memorial Union

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-chief
November 8, 2016
Hemp road trip attempts to change the stereotype

Hemp road trip attempts to change the stereotype

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2016

In defense of Bernie Sanders and his revolution

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2016

Four years is fundamentally flawed for graduation

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2016

“They don’t pay? We won’t pay!” makes their appearance on stage

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2016
A local North Dakota burger chain, JL Beers is located at 2531 South Columbia Road.

Burgers and beer, a match made in heaven

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2016

Athletes are welcomed into the new season

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2016
The Adelphi fountain, donated by the Adelphi Literary Society in 1905, stands on campus near Hughes Fine Arts Center and the Hopper-Danley Spiritual Center on September 11, 2016. Photo by Daniel Yun/ The Dakota Student

Adelphi fountain, a symbol for UND

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2016

Increasing popularity of midwives in North Dakota

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2016
Fraternity life at UND has many benefits

Fraternity life at UND has many benefits

Nick Sallen, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2016
Counseling Center has a variety of services

Counseling Center has a variety of services

Nick Sallen, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2016
Innovations worth celebrating on Earth Day

Innovations worth celebrating on Earth Day

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
April 22, 2016
Steam plant and classrooms in dire need of repair

Steam plant and classrooms in dire need of repair

Nick Sallen, Opinions Editor
April 19, 2016
Installing islands in the coulee

Installing islands in the coulee

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
April 17, 2016
Music Therapy pushes back

Music Therapy pushes back

Nick Sallen, Opinions Editor
April 1, 2016
Berry and Boeser win NCHC awards

Berry and Boeser win NCHC awards

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
March 19, 2016
Mark Kennedy is the next president of UND

Mark Kennedy is the next president of UND

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
March 15, 2016
Wise talks anti-racism at UND

Wise talks anti-racism at UND

Nick Sallen, Opinion editor
March 15, 2016
Students win awards at wildlife conference

Students win awards at wildlife conference

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
February 26, 2016
UND scientists study glacial melt

UND scientists study glacial melt

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
February 23, 2016

Student assists with ballot measure

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
February 19, 2016
Lindquist should be considered

Lindquist should be considered

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
February 5, 2016
Help addicts, legalize drugs

Help addicts, legalize drugs

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
February 3, 2016

Understanding the presidential primary process

Nick Sallen, Opinion editor
February 2, 2016
A review of Kelley’s exceptional UND

A review of Kelley’s exceptional UND

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
February 2, 2016

E-cigs

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
January 31, 2016
Celebrating diversity

Celebrating diversity

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2016

Democratic candidates clash in another debate

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2016
Cold war tensions linger due to water and oil

Cold war tensions linger due to water and oil

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2015
CNN's Democratic debate

CNN’s Democratic debate

Nick Sallen, opinion editor
October 23, 2015

New Netflix drama details infamous kingpin’s life

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
October 15, 2015
Expressing the sciences

Expressing the sciences

Nick Sallen, opinion editor
October 15, 2015

The benefits of simple living

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
October 7, 2015

Flawed gender norms

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
October 7, 2015
Storytelling in Mythology

Storytelling in Mythology

Nick Sallen, Opinion editor
October 2, 2015

Pacing the Wild Hog Half Marathon

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
September 30, 2015

VIEW: Wilkerson Commons

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
September 29, 2015

VIEW: Backlash

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
September 25, 2015

VIEW: Trade names

Nick Sallen, opinion editor
September 17, 2015
UND professor’s bicycling program in full swing

UND professor’s bicycling program in full swing

Nick Sallen, opinion editor
September 17, 2015

How I got my forehead scar playing basketball

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
September 14, 2015

Marley concert review

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
September 14, 2015

Finding a balance between work and play

Nick Sallen, Opinion editor
September 8, 2015

Taking the fat out and replacing it with sugar

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
August 30, 2015

Dr. Bronner’s- versatile and religiously charged

Nick Sallen, Opinion Editor
August 30, 2015
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