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Don’t play games with others’ cultures

Posted on 03 December 2015.

By: Keelia Moeller

The University of North Dakota recently changed its team name from the Fighting Sioux to the Fighting Hawks. 
 
Voters picked the new name through an online vote in mid-November. The “Fighting Hawks” name beat out all the other options, winning 57 percent of the vote.

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Dr. Date

Posted on 03 December 2015.

By: Dr. Date

Dr. Date,
I just got back a few days ago from a really great Thanksgiving break with my family. We all had a really great time at my uncle’s place in Illinois — good times were had; food babies were gestated.

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The Girls celebrate the holidays

Posted on 03 December 2015.

By: Grace Kramer

Many years ago the Minneapolis-based musical group the Girls planned on retiring. The group consisted of six women who performed interchangeably in smaller groups.
 
Before retirement, the Girls decided to stage one final show. 
 
“Our final show we chose to use all six of the Girls,” group member Judi Vinar said. “That started a trend.

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Between the vines

Posted on 03 December 2015.

By: Jessie Bekker

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U libraries are a priceless resource

Posted on 02 December 2015.

By: Terry Niebeling, University student

Recently, the Minnesota Daily announced the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus library systems were facing budget deficits that could impede student and faculty research.

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U libraries are a priceless resource

Posted on 02 December 2015.

By: Terry Niebeling, University student

Recently, the Minnesota Daily announced the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus library systems were facing budget deficits that could impede student and faculty research.

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Spread the holiday cheer to all

Posted on 02 December 2015.

Yesterday, I heard a coworker in my office remark, “Snow, December — and just like that, the holiday season is here.” He’s not wrong. On my daily commute, I pass trees covered in lights and billboards displaying good tidings.

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Spread the holiday cheer to all

Posted on 02 December 2015.

Yesterday, I heard a coworker in my office remark, “Snow, December — and just like that, the holiday season is here.” He’s not wrong. On my daily commute, I pass trees covered in lights and billboards displaying good tidings.

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Local boards need more student reps

Posted on 02 December 2015.

By: Daily Editorial Board

Local governing organizations in neighborhoods around the University of Minnesota sometimes have trouble recruiting students to serve as members, the Minnesota Daily reported Monday. 
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Local boards need more student reps

Posted on 02 December 2015.

By: Daily Editorial Board

Local governing organizations in neighborhoods around the University of Minnesota sometimes have trouble recruiting students to serve as members, the Minnesota Daily reported Monday. 
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