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Suicide prevention

Suicide prevention

Aimee Coons, Opinion Writer September 24, 2017

As college students, we come up against countless challenges. To list the number of challenges a student might encounter during their time at UND is unfathomable. I transferred to UND in the fall semester...

An ROTC cadet rappels down Columbia Hall as Sergeant Jared Gass (right) watches on Thursday afternoon.

New Heights

Diane Newberry, News Editor September 24, 2017

A pair of electric blue Nikes stand on the edge of Columbia Hall’s roof, the large white “swooshes” wavering in the late afternoon sunlight. Below are dozens of students and onlookers, staring quietly...

Synchronized passion

Stephanie Hollman, Staff writer September 24, 2017

On Thursday, Sept. 14, nine hopeful girls spent their evening at the Olympic Arena in the Ralph Engelstad Arena, showing their moves on the ice in the hopes of securing a spot on Team North Dakota, a collegiate...

Fixation on weight loss often negatively affects confidence and self-image of women.

Mirror mirror on the wall

Jill Morton, Staff writer September 24, 2017

Every little girl grows up watching Disney movies and seeing the beautiful princesses in their gorgeous dresses. And then every girl starts dressing up and wanting to be beautiful just like their favorite...

Reaction to the new Blackboard

Reaction to the new Blackboard

Jacob Notermann, Staff writer September 24, 2017

Last month, the North Dakota University System unveiled the new Blackboard website to be used for fall classes, but the student response has been less than motivating. Rather than each university running...

Sophomore wide receiver Noah Wanzek notched two touchdowns in the Fighting Hawks Potato Bowl shut-out of Missouri State on Saturday, September 9, 2017.

“Put me in coach”

Cole Johnson, staff writer September 24, 2017

Over the last few years, the University of North Dakota’s football wide receiving corps has blossoming into one of the top wide receiving corps in the conference. This progression can partially be attributed...

UNDs Brooke Johnson breaks away from the MSUM defense during Saturdays rugby match. The Sweet Demons ended the match with a 26-10 victory.

Sweet Demons take down Moorhead

Madison Overby, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

There was a steady mist coming down on Jaycee Park on Saturday morning as the University of North Dakota women’s rugby team, the Sweet Demons, prepared to take on Minnesota State University-Moorhead,...

Sponsored by Student Senate, the Mobile Farmers Market offered fresh fruits and vegetables to UND students on Thursday, September 14, 2017.

Mobile Farmer’s Market

Devon Abler, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

There was an unusual sight on campus last Thursday in the quad outside of the Chester Fritz Library. The smell of kettle corn wafted through the air and lines of students wove in and out of a trolley that...

Picking a fulfilling major is paramount to having a rewarding college experience.

Choosing the major you love

Aimee Coons, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

School has started. We are five weeks into the semester and…you hate one of your classes. Unfortunately, this class is required specifically for your major. Don’t panic; we have all been in this position....

Amber Flynn is the Coordinator of Sexual Respect and Violence Protection at UND.

The evolution of the Women’s Center

Diane Newberry, News Editor September 15, 2017

Like many institutions on campus, the Women’s Center’s is going through some changes following the upheaval of the last academic year. Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Cara Halgren attributes...

Why Minnesota beats North Dakota

Jill Morton, Staff Writer September 15, 2017

UND is a pretty great school. There’s just one big problem with it: It’s not in Minnesota. I see how that would be a problem because of the name ‘North Dakota’ but still, it would be better if...

The end of DACA

Brody Morris, Staff Writer September 15, 2017

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was an Obama era program implemented in 2012 that made it possible for children of illegal immigrants to live in the United States without the fear of...

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