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by HPR Contributor | Culture | October 12th, 2016
…By Ben Haugmobenhaugmo@yahoo.comThe NDSU annual Bison BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) Robotics competition was started to encourage middle school and high school students to become interested in engineering, science and technology careers. Before the main competition kicks off, community members are invited to preview submissions during Mall Day this…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | October 12th, 2016
…By Faye Seidlerfayeseidler@gmail.comA report called The 2013 National School Climate Survey was released a few years ago by GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network). This report, which can be found on their website, takes a deep look into the lives and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students…
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Cinema | October 12th, 2016
…By Christopher P. Jacobschristopher.jacobs@email.und.eduContinuing in the vein of Halloween-appropriate horror/sci-fi/fantasy films for October is a new Blu-ray released last week and at an unexpected bargain price of only $8 - $10 (currently available only from Best Buy in the U.S.). “It Came From Outer Space” (1953) has long been considered…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | October 12th, 2016
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.comAn intuitive and energetic coming of age drama that trades the Val Melaina neighborhood of Vittorio De Sica’s Rome in “Bicycle Thieves” for current day Richmond in the Bay Area, Justin Tipping’s “Kicks” marks one of the year’s most memorable features. Tipping’s directorial debut, “Kicks” hovers over the…
by HPR Contributor | All About Food | October 12th, 2016
…By Marisa JackelsPhoto by Brenda Grandbois and Erinn Bowenmarisajackels@gmail.comBriann Grandbois was cooking up sweet potato tacos for friends when her food truck dream became a tangible vision. It was one of her new experimental recipes; sweet potatoes with black beans and red cabbage, topped with lime Greek yogurt and crumbles…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | October 12th, 2016
…By Chuck Sollyrcsolly@gmail.comIt is very hard to keep up with the new buzzwords/buzz phrases in the world of technology and computers. The INTERNET of THINGS means ALL of the devices that connect to the Internet including refrigerators, thermostats, cameras, etc, ad nauseam. Coupled with a general lack of awareness of…
by John Showalter | Culture | October 12th, 2016
…john.d.showalter@gmail.comThe landscape of nerd and geek culture has changed a lot in recent history, Tony Tilton and I realized. Tony, the longtime chairman of ValleyCon, recalled that back in his childhood his television only had three whole channels and the cultural phenomenon known as Star Wars had just been released…
by Brittney Goodman | Theatre | October 12th, 2016
…Photo by Maddie MalatConcordia College Theatre kicks off its season with a performance run of playwright David Auburn’s 4-character play, “Proof.” Proof examines themes of mental health, gender, relationships and trust. This show is intended for mature audiences. The show kicked off Tuesday, and remaining performances are at 8pm on…
by HPR Contributor | Beer Snob | October 12th, 2016
…By Chris LarsonCjlarson75@gmail.comLocated in the rapidly expanding commercial and residential development off Veterans Boulevard in West Fargo, Flatland Brewery has been pouring pints of their locally crafted beers since they opened near the end of July. President of Flatland Brewery LLC and head brewer, Frank Clemens served me up a…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | October 12th, 2016
…fargogadfly@gmail.com Whatever happened to the Christian religion?On Sunday, October 2, our prayer of the day at Cormorant Lutheran Church was: “Benevolent, merciful God: When we are empty, fill us. When we are weak in faith, strengthen us. When we are cold in love, warm us, that with fervor we may love…