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Petroleum engineering students can look forward to a career interacting with multiple petroleum products. Illustration courtesy of pixabay.com

Major of the week, petroleum engineering

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

When people think of the North Dakotan economy, it’s not unusual to think about oil and drilling. Especially as of late, with the pipeline protests out in Cannon Ball , N.D. sparking debates across the...

Supernatural offers suspense and startling scares

“Supernatural” offers suspense and startling scares

Amanda Hefner, Staff Writer October 28, 2016

During this time of year, many students are looking to experience Halloween thrills and spooky haunts. With Halloween fast approaching, some students may try to find freaky frights by going to see a scary...

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...

(From left) Provost Thomas DiLorenzo, Dean of Libraries Stephanie Walker, first lady Debbie Kennedy, student body vice president Blake Andert and president Brandon Beyer cut a ribbon celebrating the first floor renovation of the Chester Fritz Library on Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

Chester Fritz Library undergoes renovations

Declan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 28, 2016

The unusual commotion and voices mingling brought attention to the west side of the Chester Fritz library’s second floor. The abnormally large student presence dispersed behind a pastry table and red...

UND students line up for tacos during a hispanic heritage event at the Memorial Union ballroom on Wednesday.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Declan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 25, 2016

In the opening event of the year, Organization of Latino Americans’ (OLA) newly appointed president Sami Chairez worked to revive the organization after the exit of graduated members. At the Ballroom...

Australia arrives at the Loading Dock

Australia arrives at the Loading Dock

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer October 25, 2016

Australian culture was on full display at the Loading Dock Thursday night with music, food and history. UND student and Australian native Tamara Auer was the organizer and host for the night. The night...

Hemp road trip attempts to change the stereotype

Hemp road trip attempts to change the stereotype

Nick Sallen, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2016

After educating himself on hemp, Rick Trojan and his business partners started the largest hemp farm in the nation with over 300 acres dedicated to the cultivation of hemp. Harvesting the plant inspired...

Constellations, a play by Nick Payne starring Nick McConnell and Nicque Robinson, runs at the Empire Arts Center October 20-22, 2016.

Constellations makes its appearance at the Empire

Shelby Johnson, Features Editor October 18, 2016

The audience sat on the stage in a diamond with bulbs strung from the ceiling and white paint splattered on the ground, looking like the sun in an odd way. A small platform was centered in the middle...

A UND student ladles up soup during a Soup Friday luncheon at the American Indian Student Services Center (AISS) on Friday.

AISS severs up some comfort for students

Amanda Hefner, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

When the temperature starts to drop, students at the University of North Dakota can quickly warm up at the American Indian Student Services (AISS) with a hot bowl of soup. Every Friday during the winter...

Aaron Poochigan presented a brief reading of an original work during a reception in his honor Friday at the Memorial Union.

UND Writer’s Conference awards

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

The UND Department of English honored 11 students with scholarships for their hard work and accomplishments on Friday, Oct. 14. During a Writer’s Conference at the Memorial Union, 11 of the 17 scholarship...

Dr. James Popejoy directs the UND Wind Band Ensemble during a concert Tuesday evening at the Chester Fritz Auditorium.

Wind ensemble delivers first performance

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer October 14, 2016

Wind Ensemble Kicks Off! The UND University Band and the Wind Ensemble took the Chester Fritz stage Tuesday night for its first formal concert of the year. The entirety of the concert was under the...

Getting to know the people behind the uniform

Declan Hoffman, Staff Writer October 14, 2016

A night of reflection on both sides made a unique opportunity for the public to better understand the seemingly faceless, voiceless law enforcement agency of Grand Forks and see them as individuals just...

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