The New York Times recently published a story about the end of the women’s hockey program at the University of North Dakota. It was published in the Times on the 10th, and has been republished here in North Dakota by my employers at Forum Communications today. The story aims to evoke sympathy over the demise…
Sports Fans Are Not A University's Constituents
Last week Grand Forks Herald sports reporter Brad Schlossman threw some shade at University of North Dakota President Ed Schafer over his handling of cuts to the school’s athletic programs. “The UND President’s Office botched the cutting of the baseball team, resulting in weeks of controversy and negative headlines,” he wrote. UND had a budget shortfall…
On Television: Blogger On Drugs
I was on drugs for my regular weekly segment with Chris Berg on Valley News Live last night. I’ve been fighting a head cold all week, and I took a dose of Nyquil before the show (it’s all we had) hoping that it would counteract my stuffy nose and cough quicker than the drowsiness kicked…
John Dorso: Reflections On College Sports And Legislating For The New Year
In the last few weeks I have read some posts on SAB that I can’t help commenting on. Fewer bills introduced in a legislative session was one of my goals during my time as House Majority Leader. Rod St. Aubyn is correct in that a smaller legislature generates fewer bills. You will also notice that…
Enjoy The Football Season NDSU Fans, It's Costing Taxpayers And Students A Lot
With fall comes the beginning of the collegiate sports season. At least, the season for the most popular collegiate sports in North Dakota. Hockey and football are kicking off at the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State, respectively, and eager fans are filling up social media with excited posting. As usual, what’s not…
Shocker: College Athletes Aren't So Great At Academics
I’ve written recently of the need to get big-time sports out of college. The imbalance in the allocation of resources is one reason. Many institutions – including North Dakota’s two largest universities – prioritize athletics over academics when it comes to spending. At a time when the cost of college is soaring, and students are…