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Starbucks coffee, inherently unhealthy

Emily Gibben, Staff Writer November 8, 2016

I am a college girl. I am slow at getting ready in the morning. When I have an 8 a.m. class, I usually don’t have time to make breakfast or brew up coffee for myself, so what do I do? I grab a Diet Coke...

The Accountant kills by numbers

The Accountant kills by numbers

Emily Gibbens, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

It is very common to see a movie plot driven by revenge, but what happens when the one seeking revenge is an intelligent math genius who has Asperger's Syndrom? The Accountant is an exceptional movie...

Fearful blood drive experiences drive people away

Emily Gibbens, Staff Writer October 28, 2016

Natalie Murphy sat down for her interview immediately after her blood donation, and her first requests were donuts and water. The hydration and the sugary treat weren’t quite enough to keep her awake. “Are...

The Boden, an alternative to dorm life

Emily Gibbens, Staff Writer October 28, 2016

It’s getting to that point in the year where the novelty of the dorms is wearing off, the excitement of having a roommate is getting old and the lack of privacy and freedom is taking its toll on students. This...

When it’s not a false alarm

Emily Gibbens, Opinion writer October 25, 2016

Everyone gets so sick of their fire alarms going off constantly for drills or false alarms. Last year, I lived in Johnstone Hall and whether it was someone burning popcorn or the university practicing...

Heads out of your phones, look both ways!

Heads out of your phones, look both ways!

Emily Gibbens, Opinion writer October 18, 2016

From the time I was old enough to walk, a simple phrase has been told to me time and time again. It was drilled into my head, as it should be in every young child’s head: “look both ways before crossing...

Mamma Marias features many custom entrees such as this chicken alfredo.

Mamma Mia! Dinner at Maria’s

Emily Gibbens, Staff Writer October 14, 2016

Italian food review: 5 stars Pasta is my all time favorite food, and it’s usually my go to at any restaurant. I used to firmly believe that if I wanted good Italian food in the Grand Forks area, I...

Tipping, an obligation or a reward?

Emily Gibbens, Opinion writer October 14, 2016

Servers tend to be overworked and underpaid, with half their salaries coming from tips One of the major discrepancies when it comes to dining out is whether tipping is an obligation or an added bonus...

Valley Corn Maize, a hidden gem just east of Forks!

Valley Corn Maize, a hidden gem just east of Forks!

Emily Gibbens, Staff Writer October 11, 2016

As the temperature continues dropping, and the orange leaves scatter the ground, I thought it was about time I did something to get myself into the fall spirit. Just one mile outside of East Grand Forks,...

Giving blood for UND homecoming

Emily Gibbens, Staff Writer October 7, 2016

On Wednesday, Oct 12, there will be a Homecoming Blood Drive put on by Dak Minn Blood Bank in the North Ballroom of the Memorial Union. With a photo I.D., you can stop in to donate without an appointment...

Social media: the new permanent record

September 27, 2016

The past week has really made me remember how dangerous social media can be if it is used improperly. There are many great things social media has brought us; staying connected with friends and family...

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Sometimes it takes a man with a gun to stop a murderer

Emily Gibbens, Staff Writer September 23, 2016

On Sept. 17, a 20-year-old man started stabbing people in a Minnesota mall. Dahir Ahmed Adan walked into the Crossroads Center Mall in St. Cloud and injured 10 people for what seems to be no apparent reason. He...

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