Dragons in the news
Take a look at the news stories featuring MSUM in the past several weeks. Stories are presented in chronological order.
Wayne State tops MSUM in women’s soccer, InForum: “The Minnesota State Moorhead women’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference soccer match to Wayne State Friday.”
Dragon volleyball falls to No. 2-ranked Concordia-St. Paul, InForum: “The Minnesota State University Moorhead volleyball team put up a fight against No. 2-ranked Concordia-St. Paul but came up short in four sets, 25-23, 25-20, 22-25, 25-19.”
Kabambi has breakout game for Dragons, InForum: “Minnesota State Moorhead sophomore Jonathan Kabambi had a career game in last Saturday’s 21-20 victory against Concordia-St. Paul. The 6-foot, 212-pound running back rushed for 120 yards on 23 attempts, helping the Dragons protect the lead late in the game.”
Mankato rallies to beat MSUM volleyball team, InForum: “After taking a 2-1 lead, the Minnesota State-Moorhead volleyball team suffered a 20-25, 25-13, 25-22, 24-26, 10-15 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference home loss to Minnesota State-Mankato Saturday.”
Six alumni to be honored at MSUM homecoming, InForum: “Six alumni of Minnesota State University Moorhead will be honored at homecoming this year.”
MSUM aims to recycle over 40,000 plastic bags in six months, InForum: “The Sustainable Students Association (SSA) at Minnesota State University Moorhead is organizing a plastic bag recycling competition on campus.”
Dragons’ rally falls short against Northern State, WDAY: “Minnesota State Moorhead’s last-game drive fell short in a 28-20 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference football loss at Northern State Saturday.”
MSUM homecoming community party draws in crowds, WDAY: “Hundreds of Dragon Faithful showed up to celebrate the beginning of MSUM’s Homecoming.”
MSUM Celebrates Homecoming With Block Party, KVRR: “School Spirit is in the air as MSUM is celebrating homecoming at their block party!”
MSUM organization speaks out hoping to derail insensitive Halloween costumes, WDAY: “Halloween is just weeks away and now’s the time people start to plan what they’ll be for the holiday.”
NSIC football roundup: Minnesota Duluth beat Minnesota State Moorhead on road, Star Tribune: “Minnesota Duluth scored twice in a three-minute span in the fourth quarter to rally for a 23-14 victory over MSU Moorhead on Saturday in Moorhead.”
Bulldogs use late rally to down Dragons, WDAZ: “The UMD Bulldogs scored 13 fourth quarter points to down the MSUM Dragons on Saturday 23-14.”
Training program for nonprofit group leaders starts Wednesday, InForum: “Minnesota State University Moorhead is hosting a training program entitled ‘High Impact Nonprofit Leadership,’ that begins Wednesday, Oct. 11, in MSUM’s Center for Business.”
MSUM Football Falls to Minnesota Duluth, KVRR: “The Minnesota State University Moorhead football team took a 14-10 lead into the fourth quarter but Minnesota Duluth rallied with 13 fourth-quarter points to take a 23-14 win over the Dragons in action Saturday at Scheels Field at Nemzek Stadium in Moorhead, Minn.”
Hundreds gather for annual MSUM Homecoming celebration, WDAY/WDAZ: “Hundreds of people packed along 11th street in Moorhead to celebrate MSUM Saturday morning. The annual Homecoming Parade had over 75 floats.”
Dragons volleyball falls to Sioux Falls in four sets, InForum: “The Minnesota State Moorhead volleyball team pushed University of Sioux Falls to four sets but came up short, falling 25-11, 20-25, 25-19, 25-23 Saturday.”
MSUM professor to give lecture on ‘Who is manipulating your vote’, InForum: “Professor Paul Kramer will give a free public lecture titled ‘Who is manipulating your vote,’ at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Minnesota State University Moorhead.”
‘I’m loving it’: FFEA Teacher of the Year Lill enjoys School’s atmosphere, Fergus Falls Daily Journal: “It is amazing to be recognized for sacrifices, hard work and long hours that you put forth to help others achieve their goals. For Fergus Falls teacher Jamie Lill, the love for the position and the challenges that it poses is what helped her be honored as the Fergus Falls Education Association’s Teacher of the Year.”
MSUM Has First Job Fair for Communications and Media Students, KVRR: “It’s never too early to start making connections. That’s why MSUM held their first job fair for communications and media students.”
Plastic bags wanted!, KFGO: “MSUM students are collecting plastic bags for recycling and are looking for your help.”
Dragons volleyball swept by Augustana, InForum: “The Minnesota State Moorhead volleyball team was swept by Augustana 25-11, 25-19, 25-12 on Friday, Oct. 13 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference matchup.”
Dragon football team falls 31-7 at St. Cloud State, InForum: “Greg Lewis rushed for a career-high 128 yards to lead St. Cloud State to a 31-7 Northern Intercollegiate Conference football win over Minnesota State Moorhead Saturday.”
New year, same expectations for Dragons womens’ basketball, WDAY: “The reigning NSIC regular season champs MSUM women’s basketball team opened up a new season Sunday.”