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The Hub Pub, co-owned by Dennis Blackmun and Joe Schneider, recently opened in the same space that the original Hub Bar occupied in downtown Grand Forks since 1940. Nick Nelson/ Dakota Student

A taste of the old and the new

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

Downtown Grand Forks is a hot spot for food, drinks and hangouts. Typically known for its buzzing nightlife, the downtown area is also home to many options for a fun and casual lunch or dinner. Now under...

The recovery that never was

Dave Owen, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

As residents of Grand Forks, we now have the dubious honor of remembering the 20th anniversary of the great flood of 1997, wherein the Red River crested above 50 feet and destroyed a large portion of the...

Truth and reconciliation project series #3

Kyle Simonson and Gavin Nadeau January 24, 2017

How American Indian boarding school contributed to feelings of mistrust This article is a part of the wider Truth and Reconciliation series of articles, and seeks to provide some historical context about...

Witnessing history in D.C.

Emily Gibbens, Opinion Editor January 24, 2017

On Friday, Jan. 20, I had the opportunity to witness a historical event in person that millions of people across the world tuned in to. I watched the inauguration of our 45th President of the United States,...

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...

Marcus Wax, UND alumnus  and founder of the Koselig events series, introduces performer Jared Fladeland during Saturdays concert at the University Park warming house. Nick Nelson/ Dakota Student

Community culture

Matt Eidson, News Editor January 24, 2017

Over the years, Marcus Wax, a Grand Forks native, has taken a hard look around and wondered how he could improve the community he loves. Wax decided that the best way to improve his community was to bring...

UND students visit club booths during the Student Involvement Expo on August 19, 2016 outside the Chester Fritz Auditorium.

Getting involved

Matt Eidson, News Editor January 20, 2017

The distance from Crookston, Minn. to Indianapolis, Ind. is 879 miles. But for Sara Kaiser, a communication major attending the University of Indianapolis, it might as well have been one million. While...

Political catch up

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Following the election of President-elect Donald Trump back in November, we have finally reached Inauguration week. Today’s inauguration marks the beginning of the Trump administration. The months...

Peter Elander (center), associate head coach of the UND womens hockey team and host of the Winter Classic, hands a puck to forward Charly Dahlquist Monday afternoon at his backyard ice rink called Peters Ice Palace.

Peter’s Ice Palace

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor January 20, 2017

If you grew up in a winter climate like North Dakota, there’s a good chance you had an outdoor rink experience not the experience like the one provided at Peter’s Ice Palace. Peter Elander, the...

UND sophomore Shane Gersich fights for puck possession with Minnesota Duluths Nick Wolff last season at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.

No dogs allowed

Jack Harvey, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team will be out for revenge this weekend against longtime rival Minnesota Duluth. After a split against Miami (Ohio), the Hawks will look to take advantage...

Chuck Haga, a lecturer in the Communications department at UND, teaches a course on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Photo by Daniel Yun/Dakota Student

Communication program earns department status

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Communication has achieved department status at UND. The change was brought on by students claiming employers favored degrees from academic departments rather than an academic program. Departments are...

Sarah Cavanah is an assistant professor in the Communication department at UND with particular focus in community journalism and community information access.

New Community Journalism professor comes to UND

Stephanie Hollman, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Sarah Cavanah’s passion for journalism and its instrumental role in informing our society is evident in the excited way she talks about everything regarding her writing — from her humble beginnings...

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