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Calling all Disney movie lovers

Emily Gibbens, Opinion Editor January 27, 2017

If you’re a college student who still watches children’s movies (like me), you were a fan of the recent Disney princess movies Tangled or Frozen, or you like feel-good movies that make you smile and...

Self-defense laws are vague

Dave Owen, Opinion Writer January 27, 2017

Our legislature has continued to take the ridiculous approach of using a fire axe to open an unlocked door as opposed to merely using a more nuanced and slight adjustment to correct a perceived flaw in...

Truth and reconciliation

Tyson Jeannette and Michael Hendrickson January 27, 2017

Broken Treaties ‘This land is your land…’ but we will take it from you and leave you with a trail of tears… As we continue with our truth series we take a brief look here at how treaties...

UND students visit club booths during the Student Involvement Expo on August 19, 2016 outside the Chester Fritz Auditorium.

Getting involved

Matt Eidson, News Editor January 20, 2017

The distance from Crookston, Minn. to Indianapolis, Ind. is 879 miles. But for Sara Kaiser, a communication major attending the University of Indianapolis, it might as well have been one million. While...

Peter Elander (center), associate head coach of the UND womens hockey team and host of the Winter Classic, hands a puck to forward Charly Dahlquist Monday afternoon at his backyard ice rink called Peters Ice Palace.

Peter’s Ice Palace

Allyson Bento, Sports Editor January 20, 2017

If you grew up in a winter climate like North Dakota, there’s a good chance you had an outdoor rink experience not the experience like the one provided at Peter’s Ice Palace. Peter Elander, the...

UND sophomore Shane Gersich fights for puck possession with Minnesota Duluths Nick Wolff last season at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.

No dogs allowed

Jack Harvey, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team will be out for revenge this weekend against longtime rival Minnesota Duluth. After a split against Miami (Ohio), the Hawks will look to take advantage...

Chuck Haga, a lecturer in the Communications department at UND, teaches a course on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Photo by Daniel Yun/Dakota Student

Communication program earns department status

Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Communication has achieved department status at UND. The change was brought on by students claiming employers favored degrees from academic departments rather than an academic program. Departments are...

Sarah Cavanah is an assistant professor in the Communication department at UND with particular focus in community journalism and community information access.

New Community Journalism professor comes to UND

Stephanie Hollman, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Sarah Cavanah’s passion for journalism and its instrumental role in informing our society is evident in the excited way she talks about everything regarding her writing — from her humble beginnings...

Take a break from the usual lunch

Take a break from the usual lunch

Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Trying to decide on a place for lunch, but tired of the same old options available on campus? The Museum Café could be just what you’re looking for. Open Monday-Friday from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M., the...

Separating Trump from his alt-right supporters

Elizabeth Fequiere, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Since Donald Trump has been elected president, the nation has been wondering, when exactly is he going to make America great again? So far, he has yet to fulfill any of his campaign promises, but his supporters...

Students file into the Study Abroad Fair in the Memorial Union Loading Dock.

International encouragement

Matt Eidson, News Editor January 13, 2017

Years ago, during a semester abroad in Chile, South America, Whitney Maine found herself on the metro transit, exploring her surroundings. After a few hours of soaking up the sights, she came to sudden...

Creative profession

Haley Olson, Staff Writer January 13, 2017

UND’s English department has halted its search for a creative writing tenure track professor. With the spring semester starting, there will be changes in many departments, including in the English...

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