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Silver Dawn Books Grand Opening

Nov 29, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Travis Baldree |John Scalzi |Aubrey Roemmich

November 29, 2023 Grand Fork’s newest bookstore opened its doors to business on November 7th, and on Small Business Saturday, it celebrated its grand opening. Silver Dawn planned multiple events for the day and had great deals going on in celebration of a successful first few weeks of business. Their first event of the day was an author signing, which started at 10:00 am. Alicia Underlee Nelson, a local author, spent the morning signing copies of her book 100 Thing To Do In Fargo Before You Die.
An Academic Lifesaver

Nov 8, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Aubrey Roemmich

Like many individuals who are starting a career in academia, I often find myself overwhelmed with all the things I do not know. I am always finding myself at the intersections of subjects and fields. The further I get into my own education, the more I realize becoming an expert in one field requires you to become familiar with many others. This can seem like an insurmountable task that prevents students from moving forward with their own interests.
A New Dawn for Bookstores in Grand Forks

Nov 1, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Aubrey Roemmich

On October 6th, Ferguson Books & More announced that it will be closing its Grand Forks store. Ferguson’s has been a part of the Grand Forks community for thirteen years and to many this closing has come as a shock. In the Instagram post announcing the closure, owner Dane Fergusons wrote, “13 years ago my wife and I took a MASSIVE risk. When all the bookstores in Grand Forks were closing, we decided to take a chance and do things a little differently.
Book Review: Death Valley by Melissa Broder

Oct 25, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Aubrey Roemmich

October 25, 2023 Melissa Broder’s fiction continues to capture the imagination of thousands of people. The author of two previous novels, The Pisces and Milk Fed, Broder’s third novel has been highly anticipated. Broder’s imaginative narratives and her deep understanding of the human psyche create captivating stories that continue to excite audiences. Death Valley follows the narrator deep into the Californian desert and even deeper into her mind.
Hawktober Fest: A Hawking Disappointment

Oct 11, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Aubrey Roemmich

This past week has been full of numerous Homecoming events. Some events like the pep rally and the football game continue to be fan favorites, but it’s inevitable that some homecoming events fall short of the energy that other events excel at. UND’s Hawktober Fest was advertised as being a culturally diverse event.
A Continual Success: Open Mic Nights

Oct 4, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Aubrey Roemmich

October 4, 2023 On Tuesday September 27th, Archives Coffee House on University Avenue, hosted the English Department’s first Open Mic Night of the semester. Surrounded by the warm light of the coffee house and floating candles above the audiences’ head, the atmosphere of the night was exciting. Every semester UND’s English Department hosts three open mic nights where students and community members can share their creative works.
Breaking Through Barriers

Sep 27, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Aubrey Roemmich

The University of North Dakota is historically first in many ways. UND’s Pride Center housed in the Memorial Union is the first university pride center in the state. Not only does UND’s Pride Center have its own space, but it also has full time staff that are dedicated to supporting and educating students, staff, and faculty. UND’s Pride Center is an on-campus resource that showcases the University’s dedication to its students.
Volunteer Expo - Dakota Student

Sep 20, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Aubrey Roemmich

On Wednesday September 13th, UND had a volunteer expo behind the union. From 10 am to 2 pm about a dozen organizations looking for volunteers were in attendance. The expo was busy all day with excited students looking for good causes to get involved with. I was able to speak with three organizations looking for volunteers: Circle of Friends Animal Shelter, the BIG event, and Grand Forks Senior Center.
UND’s Lit Club

Sep 13, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Aubrey Roemmich

The oldest club on campus is going through a revival. Adelphi Literary Society is almost as old as the University of North Dakota. Despite its rich history and many traditions, the club was facing a decrease in general interest and participation. In the spring of last year, a group of undergraduate English majors made it their mission to resurrect the club. This fall they are continuing their hard work in increasing Adelphi’s on campus visibility.
Wonderful, Writing Center

Sep 6, 2023 | dakotastudent.com | Aubrey Roemmich

As classes are starting, syllabi are being ignored and assignments are being discussed, and many students may find themselves faced with writing assignments they do not know how to approach. UND is incredibly fortunate to have a writing center on campus. I was able to meet with the director of the Writing Center, Anna Kinney, and ask her some questions about the Writing Center. How long have you been working at the writing center and what do you do?