Many things change as each year passes. The staff of The Spectrum faces turnaround as we see our beloved seniors depart, making way for new talent to find its way into the office. With the new staff comes the…
As summer approaches and online courses become a commodity for the students that do not live in Fargo, a question arises. Why are online courses so much more expensive than their in-class alternative? I mean seriously, where does the money go?…
Something is missing at North Dakota State. It’s not the pride or the school spirit. Perhaps you haven’t noticed it because it hasn’t affected you. What is missing you ask? Lack of options for classes. I am a journalism…
Welcome freshman to North Dakota State University. This is my last article of the year, so I thought I’d share some wisdom from my freshman year. Just a few tips and tricks to help you make it through. 1….
Welcome to North Dakota State. We are a sprawling university with many amenities. Let’s not lie to ourselves though. Sure, we could write about all of the obscure things here at NDSU, like the log cabin or the dungeon…
I could fill a book with my time at The Spectrum — literally. In my four years with this little publication that could, I have, to my best guess, 249 bylines to my credit. This’ll be No. 250. I’d argue…
An extremely important factor in the success of a university is to make the students feel well represented. After all, they are the reason the university is running in the first place. NDSU is one of those universities. A…
Before finals are here, we have a small amount of time to catch our breath and prepare for what our entire semesters have lead up to. You will survive finals week. This is an amazingly stressful time for everyone….
Goodbye and good luck, Casey McCarty. If you read The Spectrum regularly you may recognize the name. McCarty is the head news editor and my roommate of the last two years. McCarty, however, is a senior, thanks to his…
Nobody is perfect. As college students, we constantly hear about how unhealthy college can be. From the stories of binge drinking and nights out on the town to the dreaded freshmen 15, being healthy in college can be a…