The Student Newspaper of the University of Jamestown
By Tess Haugrud With only just a couple of years under their belt, the University of Jamestown Esports team has seen many wins and nationally ranked players. The UJ Esports team, consisting of 20 team members, plays video games to compete against schools across the country. The UJ team has three games they compete nationally in this year: UJ are
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By Zach Miller It’s not everyday that we get to witness records being broken. It’s not everyday that we get to watch a hometown hero develop into a success at the next level. Fortunately for us here at the University of Jamestown we are able to be a part of something special. Senior guard for the UJ Men’s Basketball Team
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By Andy Reed Tucked behind a Cash Wise in Jamestown, North Dakota, Jack Brown Stadium has the feeling of a small-town ballpark with big city history. Originally known as McElroy Park, this ball field was originally built in 1917 when Jamestown Parks and Recreation gave it the name McElroy Park to commemorate Charles McElroy, a loyal worker for Jamestown Parks
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By Kelly Halverson On Sunday, February 17th, students from the UJ Samaritans Feet Global Ambassadors (SFGA) handed out shoes to children in need. Over 140 children were signed up to receive new shoes that were collected by UJ students. The event was held in the Harold Newman Arena where children had their feet washed by students and received brand new
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By Isaiah Sampson If you’ve seen Lavale Coleman around campus, you would probably say he’s just a laid back cool basketball player. What many don’t know is the struggles that he has faced throughout the years to get him to Jamestown. As a 6’4 forward for the Jimmies, Coleman has yet to get on the court to display his basketball
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By: Jayci McCrory Rainbows, and Cookies, and Signing the Banner, A Trans comedian that fill us with laughter,Students in Drag Shows and fun Q & A’s,These are a few of Lovefest’s favorite things! The University of Jamestown’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) is an organization that gives LGBTQA+ students and allies a place where they can come together to support
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By: Paul Gibson As an Ohioan, I had little idea of what life would be like here in Jamestown, North Dakota, particularly since unlike most here I had no family or friends nearby. Despite all of my hesitations, I decided to start college here four years ago, and I have never looked back since. I have had a great experience
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By: Natalie McKenna University of Jamestown Wind Ensemble will perform a Pops Concert on Feb. 17, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the DeNault Auditorium, located in the Reiland Fine Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert, themed “Heroes,” will feature music from various heroic films, characters, and historical figures. The ensemble will play music
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By: Stephanie Jorritsma This Thursday through Saturday, the Reiland auditorium will be presenting the play Dead Man’s Cell Phone, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Hunter Carpenter. Dead Man’s Cell Phone centers around a woman named Jean who answers a dead stranger’s cell phone in a café. She lies about knowing the man and soon finds herself pulled into
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By: Jacob Just Stops through North Dakota and Minnesota are scheduled as part of the University of Jamestown Concert Choir’s tour during spring break. The UJ Concert Choir, consisting of students of a variety of academic fields, will be touring across the two states March 3rd through 10th. Stops in North Dakota include Bismarck, Harvey, and Whapeton. Minnesota stops comprise
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