Dragons in the news
Take a look at the news stories featuring MSUM in the past several weeks. Stories are presented in chronological order.
West Fargo School Board hires internal candidate for superintendent, InForum: “The West Fargo School Board decided to hire its only internal candidate to apply for the superintendent position. The board voted unanimously on Monday, March 26, to hire Beth Slette, a 25-year veteran of the district and current West Fargo assistant superintendent of elementary education.”
High school students learn what careers Fargo-Moorhead has to offer, InForum: “Hundreds of high-schoolers are getting a sneak peak at their potential future careers. More than 65 panelists spent the day Wednesday talking to about 200 high school students about their jobs. It’s all for MSUM’s College Connections Careers event.”
Interim superintendent Brandon Lunak selected to lead Moorhead Area Public Schools, InForum: “he school district here has a familiar face as its new superintendent. Moorhead Area Public Schools interim superintendent Brandon Lunak will remove ‘interim’ from his title as he takes on the role in full following the school board’s decision Wednesday, March 28.”
MSUM sure plays a mean pinball, HPR: “It’s probably safe to say that most people have heard of The Who, one of those bands that, like The Beatles or The Rolling Stones, have left an indelible mark on musical and cultural history.”
MSUM WR Gibson Hones Focus at Pro Day, KVRR: “Former Bison football players weren’t the only ones competing at North Dakota State’s Pro Day. MSU-Moorhead’s standout wide receiver Damon Gibson also performed for the NFL scouts.”
Former Dragons WR Gibson continues unlikely path to NFL Draft prospect, InForum: “Former Minnesota State Moorhead wide receiver Damon Gibson had to chuckle as he looked back at his path to North Dakota State’s Pro Day: From 9-man quarterback in high school, to NCAA Division II receiver to NFL tight end prospect.”
Dragons softball splits doubleheader against Minnesota-Crookston, InForum: “The Minnesota State Moorhead softball team split a doubleheader against Minnesota-Crookston, losing 7-4 and winning 7-6 on Friday.”
Dragons softball splits NSIC doubleheader against Bemidji State, InForum: “Minnesota State Moorhead split its doubleheader against Bemidji State in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference softball Saturday, losing 12-0 in five innings and earning a 4-3 victory.”
MSUM student organization exceeds plastic bag recycling goal, InForum: “Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Sustainable Students Association exceeded its collection goal during a six-month plastic bag recycling competition.”
MSUM music, theatre students bring ‘The Who’s Tommy’ to life, InForum: “The Who’s rock album ‘Tommy’ has been a smash hit since the band released it in 1969 — and not just because of the exhilarating music.”
MSUM students put their green thumb forward, WDAY: “The hard work and grocery trips of green-minded students is paying off for MSUM. The Sustainable Students Association of MSUM has been collecting plastic bags for half a year. It was trying to collect 500 pounds of bags and recently smashed the goal by nearly 50 pounds.”
Southwest Minnesota State sweeps Dragons in softball doublheader, InForum: “Minnesota State Moorhead lost both games of a softball doubleheader in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play Friday against Southwest Minnesota State by scores of 8-1 and 9-1.”
MSUM lab crawl to highlight undergrad research, InForum: “Minnesota State University Moorhead will host a lab crawl during National Undergraduate Research Week, which will take place Monday, April 9, through Friday, April 13.”
MSUM trying to develop D-Line depth, WDAY: “After giving up the sixth most points in the Northern Sun last year, the MSUM defense looks to right the ship.”
New Moorhead Superintendent Ready to Guide District to New Success, KVRR: “After serving as Moorhead’s interim superintendent since December, Brandon Lunak was happy to receive the news that he would officially become the district’s next superintendent.”