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Balancing More Aspects of Life

A continued look at how to improve some areas of living.

Where Is My Hope Found?

When God doesn’t answer the way we want

Explore Your University

Finding a Bridge to the Soul in the GRHC.

Two Days Through the Badger Invitational, Here's What We’ve Seen

Detroit Lakes' 2nd Annual Last One Standing

Volleyball Opens Summit League Play 1-1 with Win Over St. Thomas, Falls to Omaha

Soccer Earns First Summit League Win Against South Dakota, Falls to UND on the Road

Outside Seoul: Jeju Island

Jeju Island is the southern-most island of Korea and is a famous travel destination for both foreigners and Koreans.

A Saturday at the Market: Exploring Fargo's Red River Market

The River Doesn't Know Which State It Is In

Between Fargo and Moorhead, the Red River marks a boundary while everyday life keeps crossing it.

Editor-to-Editor: Grant Hubbard Catches Up with Former Spectrum Editor Sam Herder

Current Editor-in-Chief Grant Hubbard had the chance to interview former Spectrum Editor-in-Chief and current FCS football writer Sam Herder to discuss his tenure at The Spectrum and his take on the FCS now that NDSU is playing FBS football

Fall or Winter?

As fall begins to reappear and winter is just around the corner, I wanted to see what season was better: fall or winter?

Balancing the Aspects of Life

College students have a lot on their plates, so how do they "stay winning" through all the hardships?

Slivers of History: Day Tour Around Seoul

The history behind Deoksugung Palace, Dongnimmun Gate and the Statue of Patriotic Martyr, Yu Gwan-sun.

The Great School Debate

As someone with experience in multiple learning settings, is any one actually better than another?

Finding Faith on Campus: The St. Paul Newman Center

Women’s Golf Fights for Top-Three Finish in Montana

From Bowman County to the Bison: Wanner Finds Purpose Beyond the Finish Line

Sweeps at Gonzaga and Montana Propel Volleyball into Summit League Play

A Trip to Fort Ransom

Where to go and what to do at this charming state park.

What Happens When We Make Time to Talk

What a Bengali Tradition of Adda Can Teach Us About Campus Life

Downtown Fargo Fashion Show Brings Style to Broadway Square

Sleepless in Sacramento: Bison Swat Hornets 31-10

NDSU makes its first road trip to California since 2007 and emerges from the Hornets' nest with a 31-10 win. The Bison join the University of Southern California as the only schools in FBS football to be 4-0 after playing four games.

What’s Coming to Theaters Fall 2026

A look forward to autumn's upcoming theatrical releases.

Korean Social Culture: Jeong, Han, Heung and Nunchi

Social culture drives the acts people engage in, proving to be one of the most distinctive types of culture one has to become accustomed to when presented with a new environment.

Foo Fighters Rock the Dome

The popular garage-rock band's return to Fargo.

Letter to the Editor: Why did NDSU Football Move Conferences?

An NDSU student's perspective on NDSU in the Mountain West Conference

High School Founders Bring Peer-to-Peer Approach to Financial Literacy

White Leads Men's Golf with Season-Opening Victory in Iowa

Fifteenth Anniversary of "What Makes You Beautiful"

One Direction’s viral debut single and its importance.

Spotlight on Chi Alpha

Perfectionism is a Problem

Soccer Looks Ahead to Summit League Play After Florida Atlantic Draw

Freshman Courtney Peters Shines as Volleyball Goes 1-1 in Bozeman

Cross Country Dominates at the Marauders Open: Moe and Rypkema Take the Individual Titles

The Climb Begins: NDSU Defeats Air Force 38-32 in Mountain West Opener

North Dakota State becomes the third FBS program to start its inaugural FBS season 3-0. The others to accomplish that feat are James Madison in 2022 and UTSA in 2012.

Choose Integrity: Build the Person You Want the World to See

Who are you presenting to the world?

Women’s Golf Takes Home Fifth Season Opener in Dominant Win Over Rivals

Is Life Against the Early Birds?

This subset is often overlooked

State Fair Tips and Tricks

Serving as many people's last hurrah for the summer season, the Minnesota State Fair is perhaps one of the most magical, glorious places known to man.

Looking Ahead: Men's Golf to Kick Off 2026 Fall Season in Iowa

The NDSU men's golf team looks ahead to the 2026 fall season opener in Iowa.

Volleyball Posts Two Wins and Multiple Career Highs at Boise State Classic

The Bison volleyball team posted two wins at the Boise State Classic, setting multiple career highs along the way.

NDSU Soccer Defeats Westmont Then Rallies From Two-Goal Deficit to Earn Draw Against UC-Santa Barbara

NDSU soccer defeated Westmont then rallied from a two-goal deficit to earn a draw against UC Santa Barbara.

How Stories Carry a University Across Languages

How the stories we tell shape a university's identity across cultures and languages.

NDSU Vs. Fordham 9/5

Defensive Domination: NDSU Forces Four Turnovers in 38-0 Blanking of Fordham

Following their first win in FBS history, North Dakota State returned to its FCS roots, hoping for an encore performance against the Fordham Rams. Marion Moore's third-quarter pick-six propelled NDSU to a 38-0 shutout.

What's Filling Your Owala? Fargo Water Ranking Raises Questions for NDSU Students

A new national ranking of college-town water quality has put Fargo's drinking water under scrutiny.

Why I am Still a Christian

A personal reflection on faith, doubt and the reasons one student still identifies as Christian.

North Dakota Delays Implementation of New SNAP Restrictions

North Dakota has delayed the implementation of new SNAP restrictions, giving recipients more time to prepare.

"Cars" Turns Twenty

Two decades after its release, Pixar's "Cars" still holds a special place in the hearts of a generation.

Sica Hollow State Park

A look at the natural beauty of Sica Hollow State Park, a hidden gem in northeastern North Dakota.

The Real Cost of Being an NDSU Student in 2026

From tuition to groceries to rent, here's a look at what it really costs to be an NDSU student in Fargo in 2026.

NDSU Vs. Jacksonville State 8/29

Concert Recap: NDSU Chamber Music Festival

A recap of the NDSU Chamber Music Festival, showcasing student and faculty performances.

Album Review: "The Essential Dolly Parton" by Dolly Parton

A review of Dolly Parton's essential collection, a career-spanning retrospective of the country legend.

No Collegian, You're Not a Kwisatz Haderach

An opinion piece pushing back on the messianic self-image some college students adopt.

Nepal Floods Leave Hundreds Dead as Rescue Efforts Continue

Devastating floods in Nepal have left hundreds dead as rescue efforts continue across the region.

Volleyball Makes Early Statement With 2-0 Start on the Road

Bison volleyball opened the season with a strong 2-0 start on the road.

Welcome to the FBS, Fargo: Bison Football Sets a New Standard

I’d say the first North Dakota State FBS football game was a success: 18,573 people packed the stands. The atmosphere of the Fargo-Moorhead community felt “Welcome to the FBS, Fargo: Bison Football Sets a New Standard “

Beyond NDSU: Interpersonal Relationships Made Entirely Anew

Here it comes: a fresh beginning! The start to a new school year is always exciting in several thrilling and anxiety-inducing ways. Opportunities are made “Beyond NDSU: Interpersonal Relationships Made Entirely Anew”

NDSU Soccer Opens Homestand With Win over Prairie View A&M and Closes With Draw to Presbyterian

NDSU soccer opened its homestand with a win over Prairie View A&M before closing with a draw against Presbyterian.

Happy Birthday, America!

July 4, 2026 was the United States of America’s 250th birthday celebration. Across the country, and across the world, people everywhere celebrated the milestone birthday “Happy Birthday, America!”

New Subdivision, No Problem: NDSU Rolls Jax State in FBS Opener, 33-7

It was seven months ago that North Dakota State made the monumental move from the valley to the mountains, leaving FCS behind for a new “New Subdivision, No Problem: NDSU Rolls Jax State in FBS Opener, 33-7”