A Letter From Our Editor
Allyson Bento, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2019
To the readers of Dakota Student, first I would like to thank you for picking up the paper that I poured my heart into for the last four years. Whether you picked up a copy, clicked a link or shared a story with us to share with the world, you have been the reason we publish each and every week. The Dak...
New Student Leadership
Theresa Hanley, News Writer
April 30, 2019
On Wednesday, April 17, students voted on their next student government leaders. There was a total of 37 students who ran for positions within student government. The newly elected Student Body President and Vice President are Gracie Lian and Matthew Ternus. The two won the position by a 62% majority....
Kennedy Addresses Rumors
Madison Feltman, News Editor
April 16, 2019
Tensions have been high around the University of North Dakota campus as it was announced Tuesday morning by the Grand Forks Herald that there were rumors UND President Mark Kennedy was the sole finalist for the University of Colorado presidency. The rumors surmounted Wednesday morning when Kennedy ...
Student Senate Race Continues
Theresa Hanley, News Writer
March 26, 2019
On March 4, another duo announced their intention to run for Student Body President and Vice President in this upcoming Student Government election. Taylor Schaubert and Torie Danielson have decided to put their name on the ballot. Taylor Schaubert is from Bismarck North Dakota and is a junior at UND studyin...
Two-Time Professor of the year
Cortnie Cottrell, News Writer
March 5, 2019
Thursday Feb. 28, 2019, sociology teacher, Frank White, was presented the Professor of the Year award for the second time within his 31 years of teaching at UND. “To be the recipient of this award is extremely humbling,” White said. “I think it is really assuring that young students nominate an...
A new partnership takes off
Madison Feltman, News Editor
November 6, 2018
As the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences celebrates 50 years of excellence, they also celebrate a new partnership with Sun Country Airlines. The partnership marks the beginning of a new program offered to commercial aviation students, known as the Sun Country Bridge Program. The program ent...
Sweet Demons take down Moorhead
Madison Overby, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
There was a steady mist coming down on Jaycee Park on Saturday morning as the University of North Dakota women’s rugby team, the Sweet Demons, prepared to take on Minnesota State University-Moorhead, MSUM. Although the weather was not necessarily ideal, there was still a good turnout of fans for the ...
Mobile Farmer’s Market
Devon Abler, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
There was an unusual sight on campus last Thursday in the quad outside of the Chester Fritz Library. The smell of kettle corn wafted through the air and lines of students wove in and out of a trolley that was parked on the lawn. The Mobile Farmer’s Market visited the university campus for the first tim...
Night shift
Cameron Cloyd, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
It’s 7 o’clock on a Saturday night. While everyone is primping for coming parties, fraternity events and general ridiculousness, Sergeant Daniel Weigel is getting ready for the night patrol. Going into it, there is limitless possibility. Every night has something different to bring. “Last night was ...
Higher than the hype
Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
September 12, 2017
Saturday’s game only brought smiles to UND football fans as they cheered loud and proud for the astounding victory over the Missouri State Bears. The only other time that the Bears and Hawks met, coach Schweigert was in his first season as head coach and fell to the Bears 38-0. The tables turned...
Working for diversity and inclusion on campus
Sheldon Hatlen, Staff Writer
May 5, 2017
For those looking to return to the university for this upcoming semester, there are opportunities to seek and engage with some of the departments the campus has to offer. The Diversity and Inclusion Department is one that is always looking to provide students the path for the best college experience. Sandra...
Greek life at UND
Jordan Hermes, Staff Writer
May 5, 2017
Let me guess. When you think of what a fraternity or sorority is, you think of movies like “Animal House” or “House Bunny” where college students are constantly partying and degrading others who are not a part of Greek life. Well, I am here to tell you those stereotypes are wrong. The Greek...
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