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The Famous Armadillos perform Friday night in downtown Grand Forks as part of Potato Bowl week.

Rock the Streets lights up downtown

Stephanie Hollman, Staff Writer September 12, 2017

On Friday night, the community was brought together by JLG Architects at their second annual “Rock the Streets” dance party in the town square of downtown Grand Forks. Families, students and community...

Alexandra Heisler and Lexi Grinolds are the ambassadors for the 2017 Potato Bowl.

Ambassadors of the Potato Bowl

Cameron Cloyd, Staff Writer September 12, 2017

The Potato Bowl is known for the french fry feed, the parade and the annual football game to follow, but there are also Potato Bowl ambassadors. These ambassadors are students who are children of potato...

Besides muffins and other baked goods, O For Heavens Cakes offers cupcakes in such flavors as Italian cream. Nick Nelson/Dakota Student

O’ For Heaven’s Cakes

Stephanie Hollman, Staff Writer August 29, 2017

As the only specialty cupcake store in Grand Forks, O’ for Heaven’s Cakes N’ More is a gem that will satisfy the cravings of almost any sweet-tooth. Voted as one of the Best 10 Bakeries in North...

Guy Wentink is the owner and operator of Chick-Fil-A in Grand Forks, N.D. Diane Newberry/Dakota Student

North Dakota’s first Chik-fil-A prepares for grand opening

Diane Newberry, News Editor August 29, 2017

As construction workers put the finishing touches onto the franchise’s new building on 32nd Street, the management team of North Dakota’s first Chik-fil-A prepare for their grand opening. “They...

Jordan Krueger pilots a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) during a UND UAS Club metting on Monday, May 1, 2017.

“Make UAS great again”: One club’s story of revival

Diane Newberry, News Editor May 5, 2017

At this time last year, The UND UAS/RC Club was virtually defunct. Their name stands for Unmanned Aerial Systems and Radio Controlled Aircraft, and to students like Eric DeGray, it seemed odd that UND...

Working for diversity and inclusion on campus

Sheldon Hatlen, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

For those looking to return to the university for this upcoming semester, there are opportunities to seek and engage with some of the departments the campus has to offer. The Diversity and Inclusion Department...

Chris Logan was named as head coach of the womens soccer program on December 14, 2016.

Summer sessions

Jake Andersen, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

Since joining the Big Sky in 2012, the UND women’s soccer team hasn’t had the success they’ve wanted. In fact, the team has a 9-57-6 record in five seasons with the conference, bad enough for the...

Brannon, Selke, McVey, Noren and West are residence halls west of the English Coulee on campus.

Join Hall Government

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

College is the time to really get involved. In anything, really. There’s an ocean of groups, clubs and organizations that new students get to immerse themselves in. While there are groups that can...

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) is one of many fraternties on the UND campus.

Greek life at UND

Jordan Hermes, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

Let me guess. When you think of what a fraternity or sorority is, you think of movies like “Animal House” or “House Bunny” where college students are constantly partying and degrading others who...

UCC has information on-hand for many needs, such as suicide prevention, coming out, perfectionism, etc. for clients of the center.

You’re not alone

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

College is a great time in peoples lives full of new experiences, people and knowledge. It’s also a period of transition that can cause large amounts of stress. Leaving home for the first time isn’t...

Local rapper Shawn Who performs in a hip-hop concert at Ojata Records, a Grand Forks restaurant, comic book store and music venue.

Ojata Records

Cameron Campbell, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

As you walk through the campus of the University of North Dakota you witness many centers and groups to be a part of. With all these different interests there is usually something that one will fancy. However,...

Worship at the Newman Center

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center is the home of UND Catholic, an organization dedicated to lighting the “fire of Faith” on campus. Located at 410 Cambridge Street, the Newman Center provides a...

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