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How to Avoid Burnout

Demetria Slyt, Opinion Editor September 27, 2021

What is burnout? Burnout is associated with mental, emotional and physical exhaustion. It can be caused by an overload of stress, especially within a workplace, school, or home setting. The three main...

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The Glamorization of Overworking Pt. 2

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer December 11, 2020

The United States has been proven to outperform Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland, and Austria in the workforce industry. The U.S. is also outranked by all of these countries on the...

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The Crisis of the Undecided Student

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer December 4, 2020

As the University of North Dakota reaches the end of the first semester, numerous freshmen, sophomores, and the occasional upper-class student are entering panic mode. Some are rethinking their choice...

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The Biggest Critic

Demetria Slyt, Opinion Writer November 30, 2020

For a lot of people, the word “critique” can cause them a great deal of anxiety. However, for some, it is an opportunity to learn and grow. Who is our biggest critic in life? Ourselves. No matter the...

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The Glamorization of Overworking

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer November 30, 2020

With the end of the semester nearing, students are buckling down for final exams. If you eavesdropped on a conversation amongst college students, one might hear, “I was up all night studying”, “I...

Cancel Culture

Cancel Culture

Demetria Slyt, Opinion Writer October 19, 2020

For those of you who aren’t aware, cancel culture refers to the mass withdrawal of support from public figures or celebrities who have done things that aren’t socially accepted today. This practice...

Should University Students be Required to Wear Masks?

Should University Students be Required to Wear Masks?

Brooke Kruger, Opinion Writer September 14, 2020

Since the beginning of COVID-19, health organizations and disease centers have been very controversial about whether masks are effective in reducing the rate of infection. Recently, the Centers for...

The Power of Thank You Cards

The Power of Thank You Cards

Brianna Mayhair, News Editor August 31, 2020

A few days ago, it was my birthday. I’m thankful that I have family and friends that wish me well and send me the annual birthday card or even treat me with a gift or dinner. I thank them in person...

Common sense vs. rumor

Common sense vs. rumor

Madie McPherson, Opinion Writer April 28, 2020

The world is full of interesting people. Whether they possess the I.Q. of a genius or are the most seemingly ‘mediocre’ person someone has ever met, all of us tend to agree more on one major social...

Cursive writing + snail mail

Cursive writing + snail mail

Madie McPherson, Opinion Writer April 21, 2020

With the current state of the world as it is, technology is seemingly becoming the new norm for how education and learning is being effectively completed. Though before quarantine and technology became...

Small businesses need us

Small businesses need us

Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor April 21, 2020

  Small businesses need our support to stay alive. When this all passes, because one day it will, we will be thankful for those times when we spent a little extra at the small town coffee shop...

Random Acts of Kindness and Good News

Random Acts of Kindness and Good News

Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor April 21, 2020

The true love of humanity is coming out in bold colors these days. Here are seven simple acts of kindness that are happening all around the world. Maybe you can let these short stories of hope bring a...

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