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Summer driving in N.D.

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer April 21, 2017

I am currently sitting outside in the courtyard of my dorm writing this article and boy does it feel great. Having the sun shine on my back, a glass or pineapple mango juice next to me, it’s never felt...

Women in policing

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer March 10, 2017

Until recently, I have wanted to become an officer of the law, and I am a woman. My passion has always been to help people in any way I can. I’ve wanted to become a police officer for a while now, and...

Know the facts before you debate

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer March 7, 2017

Have you ever been in a casual conversation with a friend, family member, colleague or even a random passerby and all of a sudden all chaos breaks loose because you may have potentially proven them wrong?...

Students looking forward to Spring Break

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer February 7, 2017

It is the beginning of February, and I know I’m not the only one who is excited for March. Two words: Spring break. Spring break is many people’s favorite time of year, especially for a warm getaway...

Why college students fail at adulting

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer January 31, 2017

As a twenty-year-old in my third year of college, I am so thankful my mom has taught me the basics of balancing a checkbook, cooking, cleaning and other life skills in order to be a functioning human....

Sticking with your resolutions

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

The end of the first month of 2017 is about to arrive. New Year’s resolutions vary from person to person and place to place. Whether it’s becoming more organized or doing your homework the night before...

Graffiti, art or destruction of property

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

As a resident of Grand Forks, chances are you or someone you know has been stuck waiting for a train to exit the town. We all get frustrated if there is somewhere we have to be and the train starts moving...

The Great Gatsby, a timeless classic

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer January 13, 2017

“So we beat on, boats against the current” The 1920’s; when flappers were floating around town and all the men looked rather dashing. A time when alcohol was prohibited, but it ran thick and through....

Lessons from To Kill a Mockingbird

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

Most people are suckers for stories about living, learning and growing up. I, myself, am one of those suckers. A story of lessons learned, memories kept and the most important rule: never kill a mockingbird. “To...

“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian”

Breanna Roen, Staff Writer November 8, 2016

Arnold Spirit Jr. is just like any young adult. Attempting school, playing sports and trying to make friends; well, he’s trying his best to. Arnold lives on one of the most impoverished reservations...

Bre’s book shelf: terror exists in man not monsters

Breanna Roen, Opinion writer October 25, 2016

Halloween is approaching, and this means all things spooky and scary are coming out to give us a show. This time of nightmares come alive is many people’s favorite holiday because of the chills and...

Bre’s book shelf, peculiar gem for any reader

Breanna Roen, Opinion writer October 18, 2016

Invisible boys and floating girls? This is beginning to sound like a fantasy that could only begin in a dream, but for Jacob, this dream becomes reality. A reality that is a little more peculiar than ours. “Miss...

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