MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students at Moorhead High School organized their own memorial assembly for Parkland. The student body gathered in the high school gymnasium to hear stories about each of the 17 people who died in the shooting. Student organizers know that an act of violence could happen anywhere, and they want the community to take steps to make sure…
FARGO, N.D. — After the Parkland Florida shooting took the lives of 17 people, students across the country have come together in solidarity. Fargo high school students are following that movement and planning a walkout. “Most of the great movements in history have been started by young people and that fire has been kept burning because of young people,” said…
FARGO, N.D. — The United Way of Cass–Clay hosted a panel presentation aimed at raising awareness over mental health issues faced by area students. The Student Mental Health Awareness Panel was held at NDSCS–Fargo and is a part of United Way’s Emerging Leaders program. The panel highlights common experiences that could lead to mental health issues. The United Way believes…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM students put on a spelling bee to raise awareness for cancer research in partnership with a non-profit called With Purpose. “We just want to create awareness in a way that’s fun and that can include kids too without making it too serious, but also making it serious enough,” said Samantha Rushford, With Purpose group leader. That’s why students…
FARGO, ND — International week has officially kicked off at NDSU and students from all over the world are celebrating their home country and culture. Students walked around Memorial Union carrying their nation’s flags and some dressed in traditional wear. They had a chance to talk about where they are from, speak some of their native language and talk about…
FARGO, ND — United Way of Cass Clay is looking for ways to invest dollars to improve resources for students with mental health issues. They are opening up a public panel for the community to learn more about the traumatic experiences children are living with. The organization has two programs that focus on student mental health and are bringing in…
FARGO, N.D. — High school students in the area are preparing to compete in a robotics competition held by an organization called First Robotics. “It’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else. There’s not a lot of other programs that give you this much manufacturing or engineering experience,” said Brennan Coslett, a West Fargo High School senior. Students from various high…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Students across the country are walking out of their classrooms calling for gun control. High school students in Minneapolis staging a walk out Wednesday to show their support for the students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. It’s been one week after the deadly massacre in Florida. Seventeen people were killed there last Wednesday when a former…
FARGO, N.D. — Girl Scouts got the opportunity to learn about world cultures from NDSU international students during World Thinking Day. Eve Vetter, an eight year old Girl Scout, says the country she wants to visit most is India. “There’s lots of different spices and foods and noodles,” she said. India is one of multiple countries being featured, along with China,…
FARGO, N.D. — NDSU is helping students connect with organizations on campus. The university held its Involvement Expo for the spring semester in the Memorial Union ballroom. Representatives from various campus groups were on hand to let the student body know about their programs and how to get involved. University leaders say the event is important for creating an active…
