The Argonaut

The gym has been the topic of many discussions over the past few years. It has been common to hear both athletes and students complain about the quality of the gym equipment. But is the NDNU gym really incapable of serving the needs of NDNU students and athletes? When compared to other facilities in the area, does NDNU meet the standards for an comparable college gymnasium? A search for the answer to this question led to some surprising findings.… 1 Comment

Time, energy and commitment are just some of the things it takes to prepare for a production of NDNU's music or theatre departments, both of which are known for performances well above par. Two exciting productions coming soon include the musical "Chicago" and the act and dance play "The Importance of Being Earnest.… Post the First Comment

"For two centuries, no major earthquake has been recorded in the Haitian capital. The amount of energy accumulated along the fault runs the risk of an earthquake of 7.2 on the Richter scale... There is no need to panic. But it would be a catastrophe," said Dieuseul Anglade, Director of Haiti's Bureau of Mines and Energy, in Sept.… Post the First Comment

No one expected the storms of January 2010 to be so terrible as to leave NDNU with casualties. True, so far, no people have been hurt, but the trees did suffer. Because of these arboreal accidents, however, 43 trees are now scheduled to be taken down, before they come down of their own accord.… Post the First Comment

Lets take a step back 50 years. Where were we as a country? What kind of lan- guage did we find offensive? What wasn't? These questions come to mind when thinking about the impact of words used today. The word, which I cannot write in this publication, is the "N-word.… Post the First Comment

"What do you call a 'N- word' with no arms?" Answer: trustworthy. I found myself laughing to this joke as this was told by one of my friends who was African American. I thought about it for a moment and felt guilty because I felt like I was pointing and laughing at the people of the past, mainly those who have suffered from slavery.… Post the First Comment