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The Electoral College; a relic or a necessity?

Dave Owen, Opinion Editor November 22, 2016

As a result of this current election, there has been a great debate in this country whether or not it is acceptable for our nation to elect an individual to the position of president without them winning...

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” impresses

Emily Gibbens, Staff Writer November 22, 2016

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an exciting, fantasy spin-off of the Harry Potter series. The movie came out on Nov. 18, 2016, and is based upon the script written by J.K. Rowling who...

Implications of media bias

Sean Cleary, Copy Editor November 22, 2016

Election year media coverage often brings up a recurring topic of debate: media bias. This cycle was certainly no exception, and the debate won’t be going away anytime soon. I’ve always found it...

Lawyers, there’s more than meets the eye

Elizabeth Fequiere, Staff Writer November 22, 2016

Lawyers are known for being untrustworthy and deceitful, taking any and every opportunity to exploit a loophole for their own greedy advantage. People tend to think the worst of lawyers. Many wonder how...

Thanksgiving at Standing Rock

Connor Johnson, Staff Writer November 22, 2016

As winter approaches, the protests surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline continue at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, located an hour south of Bismarck, N.D. With the deadline for the government...

Robin Du Pont reads poetry Thursday evening in the Medora Room at the Memorial Union.

Community through creativity

Haley Olson, Staff Writer November 22, 2016

English grad students share creative writing at Graduate Reading Series Brittney Christy and Robin Du Pont, both graduate students in the English department, presented “The Graduate Reading Series”...

“Cookin’ with Kiddos”

Haley Olson, Staff Writer November 22, 2016

The Wellness Center holds “Cookin’ with Kiddos” once a month to promote healthy living in children. Lesson plan coordinator, Miriah Schneider, plans a meal prep that is easy for both children and...

Diversity Advisory Council continues to seek ideas for enhanced inclusion at UND

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer November 22, 2016

The conversation about diversity and inclusion practices on campus continues as the Diversity Advisory Council continues to look at how UND can become a more welcoming environment. The Diversity Advisory...

Next Man Up

Next Man Up

Adam Gunderman, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

It’s the first game of the season. The Fighting Hawks are in Stony Brook, N.Y. taking on the Seawolves. Senior Clive Georges was set for a big season after missing most of the 2015 campaign. Then,...

Rushing to the Championship

Rushing to the Championship

Jack Harvey, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

Three years ago, Southern Illinois assistant coach Bubba Schweigert was named as the 26th head coach of the University of North Dakota football team. Coming off a 3-8 record, there was a need for change....

After defeating Northern Colorado University this past Saturday, the UND volleyball team clinched the 2016 Big Sky conference chamionship.

Big Sky Dreams

Hunter Plante, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

What a week it was for head coach Mark Pryor and the UND volleyball team. The Fighting Hawks set themselves up perfectly for a massive week, and they took care of business with dominating victories...

Students in the Environmental Studies program at UND study the processes of managing natural resources, understanding the environmental impact of humanity as well as preserving ecosystems such as the Knife Point Glacier (pictured).

Major of the week – Environmental Studies

Jacob Nortermann, Staff Writer November 18, 2016

Next fall, UND will begin recognizing a brand new major. Under the guidance of the geography department, students will have the option of earning a Bachelor of the Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Environmental...

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