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Emily Gibbens, Opinion Editor April 21, 2017

It may seem as though the U.S. Supreme Court is a board of mighty beings who don’t really have an effect on citizens individually, but whose decisions influence the whole country. The job of this...

Freedom of speech

Elizabeth Fequiere, Staff Writer March 24, 2017

Like many conservatives, I firmly believe in a person’s fundamental right to free speech. It’s what allows citizens to defy authority and question government actions. Freedom of speech is inherently...

Constitutional Carry in N.D.

Dave Owen, Staff Writer March 24, 2017

Gun rights activists rejoiced as the North Dakota Legislature became the 9th state to pass what has been dubbed “constitutional carry” in the latest push for what they claim allows for the full expression...

Presidents golfing rather than governing

Dave owen, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

President Donald Trump and his apparent propensity for golfing rather than spending time on the job has been in the news lately. Sadly, such activities for a president are not unprecedented or unexpected,...

Student Loan Forgiveness

Elizabeth Fequiere, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

Throughout his campaign President Donald Trump vaguely mentioned plans on reforming the student loan forgiveness program. Since he took office, there has yet to be any headway in this area but one can...

Holding your tongue on Facebook

Emily Gibbens, Opinion Editor February 10, 2017

Many people my age say Facebook is outdated or it’s for “old people,” but I use Facebook as a tool for many things every day. I’m able to look at what my family and old friends are up to, I share...

State of Education

Dave Owen, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

With recent confirmation of Betsy DeVos leading President Trump’s Department of Education, it appears liberals, conservatives and libertarians need to have a discussion on the school choice issue. They...

Trump announces nomination for America’s next Supreme Court Justice

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

An important moment in history occurred Tuesday night, Jan. 31, when President Trump revealed his nomination to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Neil Gorsuch will be taking the vacant seat held by...

President Trump is not backing down

Elizabeth Fequiere, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Since Trump’s inauguration, the President has signed multiple executive orders, with little to no legal review, that have greatly impacted international relations. Most recently, Trump banned immigration...

President Trump signs executive order, starts the dismantling of the ACA

Liz Kacher, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

As pledged, we are going to see an entirely new healthcare system in the impending months. Last Friday, President Trump signed an executive order that helps him follow through with one of his central campaign...

Women’s March emphasizing unity

Elizabeth Fequiere, Opinion Writer January 27, 2017

After multiple sexist comments Trump has made about women throughout his campaign, it’s only fitting that millions of women around the world chose his inauguration day to unite and march in support of...

Legislators debate weird bills

Dave Owen, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

In the past three weeks, we have had a series of seemingly bizarre legisla-tive debate in the state of North Dakota, including but not limited to; forcing your computer to be labeled as an adult video...

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