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Split… et cetera

Sheldon Hatlen, Staff Writer January 31, 2017

4 and a half stars out of 5 A week after its release, M. Night Shyamalan’s newest thriller, “Split,” has garnered critical praise and is considered the director's return to form. Shyamalan started...

Students dance at the Glow-in-the-Dark Zumba event on Thursday evening as part of Love Your Body week. Daniel Yun/ Dakota Student

Dancing in the dark

Shelby Johnson, Features Editor January 31, 2017

The black lights and stage attached to the wall transformed the empty ballroom of the Memorial Union into a Zumba studio. The deep purple bounced off the walls and illuminated the whites of student’s...

Shafiq Khan is the program coordinator for Financial Wellness at UND, which offers counseling to students on finances, financial aid, personal spending plans and student loan repayment. Nick Nelson/ Dakota Student

Financial Wellness program

Stephanie Hollman, Staff Writer January 31, 2017

Khan guides students to decrease their debt When it comes to money, credits, and loans, college students are known to have it rough. They resort to doing many things to save money, including eating ramen...

Cameron Campbell of Colin Campbell and the Shackletons performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis on January 18, 2017.

Dreams do come true

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

UND Senior Cameron Campbell lives a double life. While he formulates his senior capstone, he also prepares for traveling every month for a gig with his band. Junior high is when Cameron began his...

Brunch beats a McMuffin

Brunch beats a McMuffin

Jordan Hermes, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

After a long, sleepless weekend followed by church on Sunday morning, everyone wants to eat a delicious meal with family and friends. Right? Last Sunday my friends and I were exhausted but in need of...

Samantha Hinnenkamp (left) and Jenna Desmidt (right) speak to a student at the Love Your Body table Monday afternoon in the Memorial Union.

Love your body week kicks off

Stephanie Hollman, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

The Women’s Center kicked off its annual “Love Your Body Week” at the Memorial Union by raising awareness about body-image issues, providing resources to those who are affected by them and hosting...

Dr. Soojung Kim is an assistant professor of strategic communication within the Communication program at UND.

Soojung Kim takes an active role with her students

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

Soojung Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Communications Department at UND. Specializing in strategic communication, Kim plays an active role in educating her students and encourages them to apply concepts...

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...

Jared Fladeland performs poetry and spoken word during the Koselig concert at the University Park warming house on Saturday evening. Nick Nelson/ Dakota Student

Koselig kicks-off

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

The bitter winter has taken the week off, leaving Grand Forks in a slushy state. Pedestrians are now able to walk about the town without needing to wear a face mask or even a third layer of clothing. In...

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...

Take a break from the usual lunch

Take a break from the usual lunch

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Trying to decide on a place for lunch, but tired of the same old options available on campus? The Museum Café could be just what you’re looking for. Open Monday-Friday from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M., the...

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