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Category: The Way It Is

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The Way It IsJanuary 16, 2019

Social Media – Tell Your Elected Officials What You Really Think

You gotta love social media. It makes communication with your congresspeople so “right now.”

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The Way It IsDecember 27, 2018

Blizzard Drive-By

We got the car out. Finally. We were incredibly thankful to Mr. Jackwagon for rolling down his window and scolding us about the vehicles pulled off to the side with their hazards on. In blizzard conditions.

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The Way It IsNovember 29, 2018

UND’s Hockey Team is on the Ice

UND hockey has a rich tradition of excellence; nine national championships speak loudly to it. Maybe it’s time to support that excellence by vocalizing support for the team that’s on the ice, in the classroom and at the alumni center.

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The Way It IsNovember 27, 2018

#IAmNotaDistractactionFargo Rebuttal

Mr. Berg begs to differ. What do YOU think? Good, bad and ugly, all opinions are welcome.

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The Way It IsNovember 13, 2018

Josh Boschee is a Fine Public Servant. Period.

It’s time for the North Dakota news media to come up with a different secondary identifier for the man who is a representative in the North Dakota House and a fine public servant. Period.

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The Way It IsJuly 13, 2014

Shocking Distractions: A World Without Daydreams

Being able to disengage mentally is crucial to mental health. Can you?

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The Way It IsJuly 6, 2014

Rub Some Dirt – or Ice – In It

It’s World Cup time again. People around the world are going nuts, painting their faces, taking holidays to watch their national teams play in Brasil. Through it all, I’ve been thinking again about why soccer isn’t more popular here. Two words: the flop.

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The Way It IsApril 4, 2014

In on the NoDak Acts

A bunch of bands have written songs that include North Dakota in some way. Flyover country? You decide.

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The Way It IsFebruary 7, 2014

Unsociably Social

Social is making us unsociable. I’m not talking about the fact that so many of us now spend hours and hours on social media, looking at and reacting to status […]

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