Chuck Haga
Grand Forks Herald
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Chuck Haga: Plagiarism potential reaches new levels
Students can suddenly be made literate by ChatGPT. It's got educators nervous. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Remember when Imperial Japan attacked North Dakota?
I’ve been thinking about a boy with a rifle and a balloon with strange markings that came down in a muddy field on his family’s farm, back in 1945. → Read More
Chuck Haga: We all need heroes, flawed as they may be
We ought not sanitize how we teach our children about them, leaving out the flaws, inconsistencies and contradictions. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Take the time to tell life's stories
We “ink-stained wretches” often talked of writing our own obituaries, and some of my friends have. But one has gone much further. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Be there for your friends, family and neighbors
I’m going to send the Olivia foundation a small donation. I’d love it if some of you chipped in. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Farewell, Judith Durham and Ian Tyson, two artists whose voices will be missed
At the end of a year, it's difficult not to think of the icons we lost in the past 12 months. → Read More
Chuck Haga: When morning breaks, another new year dawns
“Blackbird has spoken,” and “morning has broken.” I’ll play the song again tomorrow morning. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Debbie Swanson showed respect, restraint as county health leader
Swanson says she is optimistic about the future health of her community. She has been sounding that theme all along. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Once again, student columns give glimpse at life, friendships, stresses and joys
My students' personal columns set them free, and I always look forward to reading them. → Read More
Chuck Haga: An unfortunate slip prompts concern, but I'm still looking forward
Those of you who’ve reached a certain age know it’s a serious matter, falling. → Read More
Chuck Haga: We care, fret and worry. But what are we supposed to do?
How are we – you and me and our friends and neighbors – supposed to solve seemingly insurmountable problems that have bewildered the best and the brightest for decades? → Read More
Chuck Haga: Enjoy the time you have with your loved ones
When a friend recently lost her father, I told her that I envied the time she had with her parents. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Children will inherit these problems
What we're doing today will affect our kids' world. → Read More
Chuck Haga: One last look at old letters sparks memories of people, places, fun. Then, into the fire.
It hurt me, badly, as I read through more letters, especially those from the 1990s. → Read More
Chuck Haga: And watching over all were those gargoyles
UND is preparing to remodel Merrifield, which first welcomed students in September 1929 → Read More
Chuck Haga: Festivals showcase the best of small towns — and their baked goods
If I had remembered how hard it is to pick winners at the Goose Festival pie contest, I would have declined the task. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Much blame to go around for border crisis
We need to be able to work our way through this. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Getting to know these proud, hopeful, determined people
This year's community picnic will from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, in University Park. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Swimming the waters of the world
Former Grand Forks resident has taken dips in the Indian Ocean, the Carribean and the Sea of Cortez. But the waters of Minnesota's old mine pits are her favorite. → Read More
Chuck Haga: Defending the First Amendment, even when words offend
I am more than reluctant to grant any authority, right or left, the power to declare what speech or writing may not be allowed. → Read More