Recent Articles
Articles published in the last two months from The Spectrum.
VarietyBalancing the Aspects of Life
College students have a lot on their plates, so how do they "stay winning" through all the hardships?
VarietySlivers of History: Day Tour Around Seoul
The history behind Deoksugung Palace, Dongnimmun Gate and the Statue of Patriotic Martyr, Yu Gwan-sun.
OpinionThe Great School Debate
As someone with experience in multiple learning settings, is any one actually better than another?
SportsSweeps at Gonzaga and Montana Propel Volleyball into Summit League Play
NewsFinding Faith on Campus: The St. Paul Newman Center
SportsWomen’s Golf Fights for Top-Three Finish in Montana
VarietyA Trip to Fort Ransom
Where to go and what to do at this charming state park.
SportsFrom Bowman County to the Bison: Wanner Finds Purpose Beyond the Finish Line
NewsDowntown Fargo Fashion Show Brings Style to Broadway Square
OpinionWhat Happens When We Make Time to Talk
What a Bengali Tradition of Adda Can Teach Us About Campus Life
SportsSleepless 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.
VarietyKorean 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.
VarietyWhat’s Coming to Theaters Fall 2026
A look forward to autumn's upcoming theatrical releases.
NewsHigh School Founders Bring Peer-to-Peer Approach to Financial Literacy
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OpinionLetter to the Editor: Why did NDSU Football Move Conferences?
An NDSU student's perspective on NDSU in the Mountain West Conference
Fifteenth Anniversary of "What Makes You Beautiful"
One Direction’s viral debut single and its importance.
NewsFreshman Courtney Peters Shines as Volleyball Goes 1-1 in Bozeman
SportsCross Country Dominates at the Marauders Open: Moe and Rypkema Take the Individual Titles
OpinionPerfectionism is a Problem
SportsSoccer Looks Ahead to Summit League Play After Florida Atlantic Draw
NewsSpotlight on Chi Alpha
SportsWhite Leads Men's Golf with Season-Opening Victory in Iowa
Opinion
SportsThe 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.
Women’s Golf Takes Home Fifth Season Opener in Dominant Win Over Rivals
OpinionChoose Integrity: Build the Person You Want the World to See
Who are you presenting to the world?
SportsNDSU 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.
SportsLooking 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.
VarietyState 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.
SportsVolleyball 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.
OpinionHow Stories Carry a University Across Languages
How the stories we tell shape a university's identity across cultures and languages.
SportsDefensive 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.
GalleryNDSU Vs. Fordham 9/5
NewsWhat'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.
OpinionWhy I am Still a Christian
A personal reflection on faith, doubt and the reasons one student still identifies as Christian.
NewsNorth Dakota Delays Implementation of New SNAP Restrictions
North Dakota has delayed the implementation of new SNAP restrictions, giving recipients more time to prepare.
Variety"Cars" Turns Twenty
Two decades after its release, Pixar's "Cars" still holds a special place in the hearts of a generation.
VarietySica Hollow State Park
A look at the natural beauty of Sica Hollow State Park, a hidden gem in northeastern North Dakota.
VarietyConcert Recap: NDSU Chamber Music Festival
A recap of the NDSU Chamber Music Festival, showcasing student and faculty performances.
NewsThe 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.
GalleryNDSU Vs. Jacksonville State 8/29
NewsNepal Floods Leave Hundreds Dead as Rescue Efforts Continue
Devastating floods in Nepal have left hundreds dead as rescue efforts continue across the region.
VarietyAlbum Review: "The Essential Dolly Parton" by Dolly Parton
A review of Dolly Parton's essential collection, a career-spanning retrospective of the country legend.
OpinionNo Collegian, You're Not a Kwisatz Haderach
An opinion piece pushing back on the messianic self-image some college students adopt.
VarietyBeyond 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”
SportsNDSU 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.
SportsVolleyball Makes Early Statement With 2-0 Start on the Road
Bison volleyball opened the season with a strong 2-0 start on the road.
SportsWelcome 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 “
OpinionHappy 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!”
SportsNew 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”