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Fueling Campus: Best Coffee Shops in Grand Forks

Sonya Skar, General Reporter April 30, 2026

Coffee Shops play an important part in every community, and due to the large population of students here in Grand Forks, coffee shops are of high importance. Whether students are cramming for...

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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...

UND President Andy Armacost talks with two students at a table.

An Interview with Armacost

Mason Dunleavy, News Editor March 3, 2020

“I'm just a curious person who wants to know what's going on in the lives of students.” Incoming president Dr. Andrew Armacost was in Grand Forks and had been meeting with faculty, students and...

Wi-Fi updates at UND

Brianna Mayhair, News Writer February 25, 2020

Recently, the University of North Dakota had an update with its Wi-Fi networks, which has some asking why the change? Madhavi Marasinghe, chief information officer (CIO) here at UND explained in detail...

Scholarships at UND

Brianna Mayhair, News Writer February 12, 2020

Student debt isn’t something new or unheard of when attending a college or university, but there are some ways individuals can help tackle their debt. The average student loan debt as of 2019 is $31,172...

UND Softball Opens Season Strong

James DeArman, Sports Writer February 12, 2020

The University of North Dakota softball team opened their season this weekend with a trip to San Antonio for the H-E-B Classic hosted by the University of Incarnate Word. The H-E-B Classic was a tournament...

Career Expo

Career Expo

Brianna Mayhair, News Writer February 4, 2020

On Tuesday, February 4, the Spring 2020 Career Expo will be taking place at the Alerus Center from 12-4 p.m. allowing undergraduates and graduates from UND from across all fields of study as well as UND...

Armacost Named President

Mason Dunleavy, News Editor December 10, 2019

On Dec. 3., the University of North Dakota and the State Board of Higher Learning wrapped up their months-long search for the new president. Dr. Andrew Armacost has been named the 13th president of UND...

Three Finalists for the UND Presidency

Three Finalists for the UND Presidency

Mason Dunleavy, News Editor December 1, 2019

The University of North Dakota held community forums for the six candidates for the UND presidency, now only three candidates remain. The three finalists for the position are Dr. Andrew Armacost, Dr. Laurie...

Why do we laugh at others misfortunes

Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor November 26, 2019

Do you ever catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through Facebook or the latest craze, Tik Tok watching endless hours of videos? I know I do. Usually as I wind down for the night, I spend time watching...

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