In the Fall 2024 semester, students in the English 213 Literary Publication class at NDSCS immersed themselves in the world of publishing.

The course offered hands-on experience about the ins and outs of the publishing industry, with a focus on three critical areas: publishing operations, copyediting techniques, and the acquisition process. 

Students used their skills by participating in the creation of the college's literary magazine. Throughout the semester, they reviewed and evaluated a diverse collection of submissions from NDSCS students, faculty, staff, and alumni, applying their understanding of literary quality and audience engagement to select the pieces that best reflected the magazine’s vision. 

Their collaborative efforts ensured that the final publication was a cohesive and high-quality representation of the NDSCS creative community. 

The launch was held on December 17, 2024, celebrating the authors and artists and marking the students’ achievements as emerging writers and editors. 

Headwaters was a publication taught by various instructors throughout the years, and was last published in 2014. We are excited to have a revival of this magazine, and hope you enjoy the creative works that your fellow NDSCS affiliates have created!

Article by Abbie Lill, English Instructor at NDSCS

Wildcats Head to Cedar Falls for Postseason Showdown

WAHPETON, N.D. — November 22, 2024 — The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) football team is heading to the postseason! NDSCS has been invited to participate in the Game One Bowl in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where they will face off against Iowa Central Community College on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity for the Wildcats, who represent an NJCAA Division III football program, as they take on Iowa Central, a strong NJCAA Division I opponent. The matchup is an opportunity to showcase the skill and hard work of NDSCS athletes on a national stage.

The team will depart for Cedar Falls on Saturday, December 7, and will attend the official Game One Bowl banquet that evening, alongside players, coaches, and supporters from Iowa Central and other community members.

“We’re incredibly proud of our Wildcats and this opportunity to showcase their skills at such a high level,” said NDSCS Head Football Coach, Eric Issendorf. “This game is a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence both on and off the field.”

Athletic Director, Reggie Jackson, also commented on the opportunity, saying “We’re excited to have our team chosen to compete in the Game One Bowl! Coach Issendorf and his squad have had a great season and to have the chance to watch them compete one more time is the cherry on top.”

Fans are encouraged to cheer on the Wildcats live via streaming (details to be announced). Additional information, including ticketing and broadcast availability, will be shared in the coming weeks.

For the latest updates and to join the excitement as NDSCS prepares for the Game One Bowl, visit NDSCSwildcats.com and follow us on social media.

Game One Bowl Information

Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: UNI-Dome, University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA
Opponent: Iowa Central Community College

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is thrilled to announce Steven Ness as the first Head Women’s Soccer Coach, marking an exciting chapter in the college’s athletic history. With the establishment of its first-ever soccer program, NDSCS is setting the stage for an exciting addition to its athletic offerings, which will officially kick off in August 2025. 

Ness brings a wealth of coaching experience and a deep passion for the sport to this new role. Ness has dedicated nearly a decade to coaching soccer at various levels, including his most recent position as Assistant Varsity and JV Co-Head Coach at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. Prior to that, he served as Varsity Head Boys Soccer Coach at Kennedy Secondary School, where he was instrumental in developing a robust soccer culture, implementing leadership training programs, and fostering a supportive team environment. 

In addition to his coaching credentials, Ness has held roles as a referee and referee coordinator for the Fergus Falls Youth Soccer Association, further emphasizing his commitment to the sport's growth in his community. His extensive background in team management, program development, and player leadership aligns perfectly with the college’s vision for building a competitive and inclusive soccer program. 

"Building this new Women's Soccer Program is a thrilling step forward for our college and community. It opens doors to transformative opportunities, fostering innovation, education, and collaboration. I’m excited about the positive impact this will have on our student-athletes, faculty, and the community we proudly serve," Ness said. 

NDSCS President Dr. Rod Flanigan also expressed his excitement about the new program. "The launch of our women’s soccer program marks a significant milestone in NDSCS’s history, and we couldn’t be more excited to have Steven leading the way. His extensive experience, passion for the sport, and commitment to student-athlete development make him the ideal person to build this program from the ground up," Flanigan said. 

The women’s soccer program at NDSCS will provide new opportunities for student-athletes to excel both on and off the field while continuing the college’s tradition of offering diverse and enriching extracurricular opportunities. Recruitment efforts are underway, with plans to build a competitive roster that embodies the college’s core values of teamwork, dedication, and success. 

For more information about the NDSCS Women’s Soccer program or to inquire about recruitment opportunities, visit NDSCSwildcats.com or contact Reggie Jackson, NDSCS Athletic Director.

Article published by Bobbi Steffens at Wahpeton Daily News on November 4, 2024.

Grant dollars have an impact on local students. 

The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to support the Precision Machining Technology department at North Dakota State College of Science. 

The funds will be used to award scholarships to current and future NDSCS Precision Machining Technology students. Local students Cort German and Christopher Comings were recipients of those scholarship dollars. 

Comings is a Wahpeton native and first year NDSCS precision manufacturing technology student. 

“I began working at ComDel Innovation in January of 2023. That is how I became interested in the precision manufacturing industry,” Comings said. “We had an open house at ComDel and I volunteered to help with it. That day I was able to see more closely the precision side of things and that sparked my interest.” 

Comings shared that his parents encouraged him to check into the program at NDSCS as they felt it would be a good fit for him. 

“They really helped encourage me, knowing that I like technical things but I also like hands-on work,” he said. 

He not only checked into the program but he was one of the first 10 students to enroll in it. This qualified Comings for a $2,500 scholarship thanks to the Gene Haas Foundation grant. 

“It was nice to get that scholarship,” Comings said. “The Gene Haas Foundation does a lot for our program, the department was recently remodeled – it is very nice. Right now we are working on the manual machining and next semester we will learn the CNC machines.” 

Academic Program Outreach Specialist Leslie Shirek relayed that the Gene Haas Foundation builds skills in the machining industry by providing scholarships for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining technology students. 

Students in the NDSCS Precision Machining Technology program learn about CNC programming, CNC set-up and operation, production machining, mold making, die making, toolmaking and automated manufacturing. 

Why precision manufacturing? Comings described it as a good trade to learn with lots of job opportunities, as long as you are committed to learning. 

“My instructors are really good. Right now Lincoln Thompson has been teaching a lot of the hands-on work and theory related to the class,” Comings said. “I like the technicality with it. ComDel has been good too, doing a lot to make sure I am getting what I need.” 

Comings encourages other students to check into the program if they like technology coupled with seeing the finished product.