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AJ Blazek Brings one-on-one Attention to First Season as NDSU O-Line Coach

Blazek comes to the Bison after three years as Rutgers' offensive line coach

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football is one-third of the way through its spring practices. You might think the team will have a different look in the 2019 season with only seven returning starters, a new head coach and five brand new members of the coaching staff. But, they are trying to keep the same look the same. The…

NDSU Theatre Students Put on Performances of “Tuck Everlasting”

They've been rehearsing since February

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU theatre students are putting on four performances of the musical Tuck Everlasting. The musical, which is based on the classic children’s novel, tells the story of Winnie Foster who comes across the Tuck family that stumbled upon the secret of eternal life. Winnie has to protect the Tucks from those who would do anything to live forever….

Former NDSU Standout Emanuel Retires from NFL

Kyle Emanuel spent four years with the Chargers

FARGO, N.D. — After four seasons representing North Dakota State in the NFL, linebacker Kyle Emanuel is retiring. The former Bison great made the announcement on Twitter Thursday morning. Emanuel said in the statement that there is no specific reason why he decided to retire, but listed injury concerns as a contributing factor. He played for NDSU from 2010-2014 as a…

NDSU Receivers Benefiting from Multiple Quarterbacks in Spring Practice

Tight end Ben Ellefson says it makes them better having to adjust to different guys

FARGO. N.D. — Four spring practices down for the bison football team, and they have 10 to go, plus the modified spring game. There is still no update on the quarterback situation as four guys compete for the starting job. Last year there were six returning starters on offense, but there are only three starters returning on that side of…

NDSU Fraternity Swings for 72 Hours to Raise Money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital

The goal is to raise $20,000

FARGO, N.D. — A NDSU fraternity is holding their annual swing–a–thon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Tau Kappa Epsilon has a porch swing set up at the corner of 12th Avenue and University and will be swinging for 72 hours straight to collect donations. The fundraiser has been done every year for the past three decades. The fraternity…

NDSU Promotes Public Health with Week Full of Events

Students, faculty, and all community members are welcome at the events

FARGO, N.D. – NDSU is celebrating National Public Health Week by offering a series of week-long events promoting the importance of public health. Some of the topics touch on vaping, women’s mental health, American-Indian public health, and the “me too” movement. Anyone in the community is welcome at the events. Dr. Abby Gold, the vice-chair of NDSU’s Department of Public…

LIVE: NDSU Starting 1st Cybersecurity Ph.D. Program In Nation

New Focus On Training Cybersecurity Instructors

  NDSU says there is a massive workforce shortage in the cybersecurity field. That’s why the university is now offering a focus on cybersecurity in its computer sciences Ph.D. program. Professor Jeremy Straub and cybersecurity student Paan Ajjimaporn join Adam to talk about the need for more cybersecurity professionals, and what the program entails. Straub says if every computer science…

NDSU RBs Believe They Can Fill Holes Left by Anderson, Dunn

Ty Brooks says it's time to forget about Bruce and Lance

FARGO, N.D. — Until the 2019 football season begins, a lot of the talk is going to be about comparing this year’s team to the undefeated squad that just won a national championship. That seems a little unfair, considering the offense is losing its starting quarterback, its three most productive receivers and the top two running backs. And that’s just…

NDSU Innovation Challenge Encourages Students to Solve Problems Through Creativity

NDSU students have been competing since January, preparing and presenting their ideas

FARGO, N.D. — The 10th annual NDSU innovation challenge has come to a close with the final presentations on March 28th and an awards ceremony April 2nd. NDSU students have been competing since January, preparing and presenting their ideas. Innovations such as hydro-heal, hot bike, and u-scoop have made their way into the finals and projects will be selected for…

NDSU CB Bridges Excited to Live up to High Expectations

The senior cornerback is embracing his leadership role

For the team’s third spring practice Monday, North Dakota State football wore pads for the first time. The players say it doesn’t just mean the physicality is amplified; the tempo is increased too. The 16 seniors are the roster are leading the charge with what to expect for some of the younger guys just getting into the swing of things….