February 4, 2009 • Volume 107, Issue 6 • The voice of NSU students, by NSU students NSU Exponent Seven NSU students selected as S.D. Busy basketball-filled winter break Administration Building 101 Legislative interns. for Lady Wolves. Newsroom: 605-626-2534 See page 2. See page 7. Advertising: 605-626-3378 Fax: 605-626-2599 Photo by NSU University Relations. Photo by Cody R. Papke. Email: [email protected] Meyer overtakes Knight as all-time winningest men's coach

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en's basketball coach Don Meyer now Mstands alone at the top. By defeating the University of Mary on Saturday, Jan. 10, Meyer won his 903rd game, putting him ahead of Bobby Knight on the all- time college men's basketball wins list. Meyer's record-breaking night was set up the previous weekend after the men's team split a road trip Knight, above, now moves into second place on the career wins list. Photo to Winona State University and courtesy www.newsday.com . Upper Iowa University, leaving him at 902 wins and a home game against Mary the following Saturday. Even with many students still home for the winter break, 6,654 fans filled the Barnett Center to watch the game. The Wolves won 82-62. After the game, a video message from legendary UCLA coach John Wooden was played, congratulating Meyer. Meyer then spoke to the crowd, thanking them for all the support he and his wife have been given throughout the last couple of months. An official Legendary UCLA coach John Wooden celebration took place the following sent a congratuations to Meyer. Photo Saturday after the Wolves defeated courtesy www.tenminutesports.com . the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Meyer's career was threatened in September after he was injured in a car crash on the way to a team retreat. As a result of the accident, Meyer's left leg was amputated just below the knee. Later surgeries revealed a cancer in his lower bowel area Meyer is still exploring his options on cancer treatment. One name still remains above Meyer on the all-time career victories list. Pat Summitt, the women's basketball coach at the University of Tennessee, is still active Meyer is now the winningest coach in NCAA men's basketball history. He is pictured here celebrating with his team after Tennessee's Summitt still leads all and nearing 1,000 career victories. the game that put him on top. Photo by Cody R. Papke. coaches in career victories. Photo courtesy www.sitemason.com . Smith to be new NSU president Tim Baustian Bowling Green State University, the Presiden is of Northern State University Editor-in-Chief region and the state with overall 1902-1905 Charles F. Koehler economic enhancement. n Dec. 17, 2008, James Smith previously served as the 1905-1914 George W. Nash Michael Smith was dean of BGSU Firelands, the only 1914-1919 Willis E. Johnson O introduced as the next regional campus of Bowling Green 1919-1927 Harold W. Foght

president of Northern State State University. He is a veteran 1928-1933 David A. Anderson University. organizational leader, with experience After several months of reviewing leading educational institutions at 1933-1939 Carl A. Lawrence applicants, the search committee both the K-12 and postsecondary 1939-1951 N. E. Steele announced five finalists for the levels. Prior to joining the senior 1951-1956 Warren C. Lovinger position on Dec. 4, 2008. All five administrative team at Bowling 1956-1968 J. Howard Kramer finalists came to campus Dec. 11 and Green, he was dean of the School of 12 for meetings and a tour of the area. Education at Indiana University, 1968-1976 Norbert K. Baumgart The next week, Smith was announced South Bend. He also served in Smith. Photo courtesy University 1977-1982 Joseph M. McFadden as NSU's 16th president. administrative capacities at West Relations. 1982-1992 Terence M. Brown Smith is currently vice president Texas A&M University and Butler Smith will remain at Bowling 1993-1997 John M. Hutchinson for economic development and University. His Ph.D. in educational Green State University for the regional growth at Bowling Green leadership is from Miami University remainder of the spring semester, and 1997-2003 John M. Hilpert State University in Bowling Green, of Ohio, where he also earned a B.S. will officially take over as NSU's next 2004-2008 Patrick J. Schloss Ohio. Smith is charged with degree in elementary education. His president on July 1, 2009. 2008-2009 Lori Sternberg Nichols (interim) developing relationships, both master of education degree is from (NSU University Relations James Michael Smith internally and externally, that benefit Xavier (Ohio) University. contributed to this story.) 2009

News 2 Wednesday, February 4, 2009 News Exponent Students react to President Obama's inauguration

Soyi Ahn canceled class to let the students second strongest point. He anticipations will give Obama a American politics to be dominated Campus Reporter watch the inauguration. The expected this inclusiveness of him hard time. "It is reasonable to by Democrats and liberal ideas, not library offered a space in which to be a refreshing break from the assume he will be a big Republicans and conservative n Jan. 20, the NSU students could gather and past in which anyone who doesn't improvement over the prior ideas. Balsarini chose two phrases inauguration of watch it together. get unanimity of the administration, but Americans from the speech to focus on: "We America's 44th Ahyoung Jung, senior, Pohang, administration was ignored. need to understand that it takes a remain a young nation, but in the President, Barack Obama, was held South Korea, pointed out Obama's Ric A. Dias, an NSU history lot longer to fix something than it words of Scripture, the time has in Washington, D.C. He was sworn youthfulness as his strongest professor, agreed with Balsarini's does to break it," Balsarini said. come to set aside childish things," in as President and took office feature. She said it can be a opinion. He said that Obama's He asked people earnestly to be and "As for our common defense, formally. More than two million potential key to changing the attitude to be willing to work with patient, "to provide the President we reject as false the choice people crowded in to attend this United States' struggle with the someone whom he disagrees with with the latitude he will need to between our safety and our ideals." historical moment, even though it financial crisis, military issues and and his intelligence are his strong undo much of the damage caused With the former phrase, he felt that was one of the coldest days of the more. qualities. He also mentioned that by blunders of the previous what we need now is emotional New Year. It was the biggest crowd Steve Balsarini, senior, Omaha, Obama's ability to move and administration." maturity and sense of ever to be in Washington, D.C. Neb., picked out Obama's inspire people is his greatest asset. Dias considered the President's responsibility to solve our facing People who couldn't go to intelligence as his strongest Lastly, Eunjee Kim, senior, Seoul, lack of experience as his weakest economic issues. With the latter Washington, D.C., took a day off of characteristic. "The level of South Korea, said she thinks point. He said, "During the one, he supported Obama's idea work and watched the ceremony intellect required for such an Obama's ethnicity is key because it campaign, the Obama camp that illegal and unconstitutional with their family and friends. Some achievement indicates that Obama, will be helpful for him to deal with argued that his judgment and actions for security should not be companies and schools even unlike his predecessor, possesses a minority issues carefully. She intellect will make up for that. He rationalized anymore. appointed that day as a day off mind which can not only added that Obama will offer will need to chose and use his aids As Balsarini said above, keen taking their employees and comprehend the challenges his minorities big opportunities. carefully." interest, concern and anticipation students into consideration. administration faces, but can also Kim also said his special As for the inaugural speech, Dias should not be burdensome to our Moreover, it was estimated that understand the possible solutions ethnicity is a weak point. Kim and was impressed by the President's new President. However, the at least a billion people all over the presented to him by his advisors," Jung said that someday, Obama "clear rejection of Ronald Reagan's President needs those as driving world (outside the U.S) watched he said. may reach a deadlock against the 1981 address that said government forces and a mirror for reproofing the ceremony over the Internet by Then, Balsarini said Obama's conservatives because of his race. was not the solution to problem, himself during his tenure. The live broadcast. As for Northern open and receptive mind — to Meanwhile, Balsarini indicated but was in fact the problem." He essential thing is steady concern, State University, several teachers opposing points of view — is the that people's excessive added that he's expecting not excess. Campus Calendar BSU celebrates Black History Month Exponent Staff an introduction to the celebration and staff will be able to try a and an explanation of events. variety of traditional foods Wednesday, Feb. 4 — 4 - 5 p.m., Pilates, ISRC ebruary is Black History On Friday, Feb. 6, a Peanut prepared by the Black Student Thursday, Feb. 5 — 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., KO Kickboxing Month, and Northern Butter 'n Jelly Lunch will be served Union. BSU will celebrate the close of Class; 7:30 p.m., Concerto/Aria Competition, JC 107 F State University's Black in the Student Center. Live music Student Union has many events in the Student Center hall with Black History Month with an Friday, Feb. 6 — 6 p.m., WBB vs. Winona State; 8 p.m., planned to celebrate. Black History discussion on African American extravaganza on Friday, Feb. 27. MBB vs. Winona State Month kickoff festivities are slated entertainers is scheduled for More details about this event will Saturday, Feb. 7 — 8 a.m., Piano Day, JC 107; 10 a.m. - for Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 11:30 Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. be released at a later date. Noon, Legislative Cracker Barrel; 1- 3 p.m., NSU Bookstore a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Centennial to 1 p.m. The Black Student Union invites OPEN!; 6 p.m., WBB vs. Upper Iowa; 8 p.m., MBB vs. Upper Rooms B and D. This will consist of On Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 11 everyone to celebrate Black History Iowa a short program that will include a.m. to 1 p.m., students, faculty Month with them. Sunday, Feb. 8 — 3 p.m., Symphonic/Concert Band, JC Theatre Monday, Feb. 9 — 4 - 5 p.m., Pilates, IRSC; 6:30 p.m., Annual concerto/aria competition scheduled WBB vs. Mary (JV) From NSU University Relations SDSU. Dr. Canaan is the retired the public. For more information, Tuesday, Feb. 10 — 4 p.m., The Ultimate Road Trip: choir director from SDSU and please contact Dr. Robert Vodnoy, Making It Count, 5 - 6 p.m., Yoga, ISRC orthern State currently serves on their adjunct Director of Orchestra Wednesday, Feb. 11 — NSU Band on Tour; 8 a.m., Region University's annual faculty. All three adjudicate Activities/Assistant Professor of IV Solo/Ensemble Contest, JFAC; 4 - 5 p.m., Pilates, ISRC; 7 N Concerto/Aria frequently throughout the state Strings at NSU, who is - 9 p.m., WR vs. Soutwest Minnesota State Competition will be held and the region. coordinating the event. Thursday, Feb. 12 — NSU Band on Tour; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in In order for a student to be Competitors for this year's KO Kickboxing Class the Berggren Recital Hall at the eligible to compete, he or she must competition include: Kenny Friday, Feb. 13 — NSU Band on Tour NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center. be enrolled as full-time student at Donahue, Pierre, bass; Charity Saturday, Feb. 14 — NSU Band on Tour; 10 a.m. - Noon, This year, five vocalists and 11 NSU in the spring 2009 semester Wells, Spearfish, flute; Kelsey Legislative Cracker Barrel; 7 - 9 p.m., WR vs. Augustana; instrumentalists will compete for and be enrolled in applied lessons Pickford, Custer, clarinet; Jody T&F - NSU Open the opportunity to perform with on his or her primary performing Roseland, Forrest River, N.D., soprano; Teresa Witteman, Sunday, Feb. 15 — T&F - NSIC Multi-Events the Aberdeen University/Civic instrument or voice. Competitors Symphony Orchestra, conducted may not be the winner of a Renville, soprano; Katherina Monday, Feb. 16 — T&F - NSIC Multi-Events; Presidents' by Robert Vodnoy for the previous AUCS concerto Klipfel, Forbes, N.D., piano; Day - no high school classes with NSU Center for Statewide Orchestra's April 5 spring concert. competition. Michelle Monroe, Pierre, soprano; E-learning; offices closed; no classes; 4 - 5 p.m., Pilates, Judges for the competition are Instrumentalists must perform Ben Chambers, Sioux Falls, IRSC; 6:30 p.m., WBB vs. Mayville State (JV) Corliss Johnson, John Colson, and a concerto movement, or a concert trumpet; Michael Mower, Rapid Tuesday, Feb. 17 — 5 - 6 p.m., Yoga, ISRC Charles Canaan. Dr. Johnson is a piece for instrument and City, trumpet; Rebecca Johnson, Wednesday, Feb. 18; 4 - 5 p.m., Pilates, ISRC; 7 - 9 p.m., clarinetist and the retired chair of orchestra. Vocalists must perform Glenburn, N.D., piccolo; Brian WR vs. Mary; 7:30 p.m., Winter Play Production the SDSU Music Department. Dr. an aria from an opera or oratorio, Hanegan, Sioux Falls saxophone; "Eurydice," JC Theatre Colson is a trumpeter and the or a piece for voice and orchestra. and Kristin Edwards, Aberdeen, Thursday, Feb. 19 — 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., KO Kickboxing retired Orchestra Director from The concert is free and open to soprano. Class; 7:30 p.m., Winter Play Production "Eurydice," JC Theatre Friday, Feb. 20 — Last day to drop first half semester class Seven NSU students selected as S.D. Legislative interns (no refund); 11:30 a.m., Music Scholarship Auditions, JC From NSU University Relations internship, students must be in political science and will graduate 107; 7:30 p.m., Winter Play Production, "Eurydice," JC enrolled at an accredited college or in May, 2009. Britney Jencks, an Theatre ach year, 22 students are university; any major course of study Aberdeen native, is a junior at NSU. Saturday, Feb. 21 — 9 a.m., Music Scholarship Auditions, chosen to intern for the is acceptable. Students are required She is majoring in English and JC 107; 10 a.m. - Noon, Legislative Cracker Barrel; 7:30 p.m., ESouth Dakota Legislative to fill out an application and send it, mathematics education. Kayla Schneider of Aberdeen is a senior at Winter Play Production, "Eurydice," JC Theatre session in Pierre. This year, seven of along with their college transcripts, the 22 students are from Northern to the Legislative Research Council. NSU and is earning her degree in Sunday, Feb. 22 — 4 p.m., Orchestra Concert, Orpheus State University. Candidates are then interviewed and management and marketing. Fest, JC Theatre While in Pierre, the students will students are selected for the intern Andrew Johnson is originally from Monday, Feb. 23 — 4 - 5 p.m., Pilates, IRSC assist the elected legislators and program based upon academic Crooks. He has just completed his Tuesday, Feb. 24 — 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 19th Annual South their support staff at the Senate and competence, work experience, student teaching requirement at Dakota BIG Job Fair; 5 - 6 p.m., Yoga, ISRC House of Representatives during the letters of recommendation, interest West Central High School in Wednesday, Feb. 25 — 4 - 5 p.m., Pilates, ISRC; 6 p.m., regular session of the South Dakota and maturity. Hartford, and will graduate in May WBB vs. MSU Moorhead; 8 p.m., MBB vs. MSU Moorhead State Legislature. They will observe The following NSU students were with a degree in history education Thursday, Feb. 26 — 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., KO Kickboxing the lawmaking process in action, selected: Alex Mason hales from Hot from NSU. Dohui Kim is from South Class learn about the many issues Springs. He is double majoring in Korea and has plans to graduate Saturday, Feb. 28 — 10 a.m. - Noon, Legislative Cracker confronting the state, and earn history and political science and will from NSU in May, 2009. Jiyeon Park Barrel college credit. graduate in May, 2009. Jacob Hamik is originally from South Korea and In order to qualify for an grew up in Aberdeen. He is majoring graduated from NSU in December. Exponent • Wednesday, February 4, 2009 • News 3

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Exponent • Wednesday, February 4, 2009 • News 4 olot° Chinese students celebrate New Year with traditional party Ran Zhou 25. In the Chinese calendar, it is show their content. and a smile was on everyone's Campus Reporter the year 4706, and the Year of the After the dinner, students faces. When the students held a Ox. Chinese New Year's Eve is gathered together to form a big countdown to the new year, stoel orthern students and known as Chu xi. It literally means family and make dumplings balloons were pricked to let out a faculty rang in the "Year-pass Eve." (jiaozi) as is customary in China. loud popping noise to signify the N Chinese New Year It is an emotional attachment Jiaozi consists of ground meat and firecrackers in China. Firecrackers with song and smile Sunday, Jan. rooted in Chinese minds and a vegetable filling wrapped into a are usually strung together by the 25, during a special campus good way to experience multi- thinly rolled piece of dough, which hundreds and they are known for celebration. About 40 people, cultural events for all of the is then sealed by pressing the their deafening explosions that are including American, Chilean and students at Northern. The Chinese edges together. It has a thick, thought to scare away evil spirits. Korean students, attended the Student Association (CSA) held chewy skin and a flat, oblate, Although these Chinese event held at Thunder's Lair from this event after careful double-saucer like shape, and is students celebrated their New 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. preparation. usually eaten with a soy-vinegar Year in an area without a large The Chinese New Year is the The celebration started with a dipping sauce. It symbolizes population of ethnic Chinese ; they most important of the traditional traditional Chinese New Year's Eve wealth and an increasingly said that was not a problem and Chinese holidays. It is often called dinner which is regarded as the prosperous "year in year out" the encounter with other cultures the Lunar New Year. The festival is biggest event of that special night. because its shape is similar to a enables students to see their own "I want to be able to pass celebrated in late January or early The meal is comparable to Chinese "tael." culture through new eyes. They my classes and keep on my February (depending on the year). Christmas dinner in Europe and During the celebration, the are all ready to begin the year with work. Also. I want to get The Chinese New Year starts on a America. It included 15 cuisines CCTV New Year's Gala was a fresh start as they have relished my wedding planned." New Moon and ends with the such as Mapo tofu, sautéed broadcast to everyone so a more colorful life in the U.S. and made — Cole Schlecht, lantern festival on the full moon shredded pork in sweet bean sauce joyful and recreational new friends — including Sophomore, Medina. N.D. 15 days later. In 2009, the Chinese and an eight-ingredient congee. atmosphere could be created. The international students — who are New Year was celebrated on Jan. Students gave a five-star rating to celebration approached a climax as far from home as they are. Now hiring for spring semester! Many positions available!

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I ask but one question: why change the Network — more power to them to keep prevent people from doing things that hurt Before looking to the government to be the current system? Smoking is banned in most kids from smoking — just realize that both themselves and the people around them. Mary Poppins to the bratty little kids around public indoor areas; bars and restaurants smoking would be removed in the Now, if we're all in agreement about the Pro you, you should always look for the personal that serve liquor remain. I understand that it remaining places that didn't want to cater to argument for the smoking ban, let's get to the solution first. Talk to restaurant and bar is nearly impossible to have smoking and smokers if they didn't want smoking on Con argument, and the one that I support owners. Petition people and present said non-smoking sections in bars, so it is their premises. whole-heartedly. petitions to the owners and operators of the understandable when lawmakers have one's Questions? Comments? E-mail me at The Con argument goes a little something bars and, most importantly, support the health in mind. Then again, smoking is an [email protected]. like this: Sure, it may not be my "right" to places in town that are smokeless already. I "kill" you (and yes, I'm putting that in quotes would suspect the reason the places you enjoy for reasons I'll explain later) but who are you visiting aren't willing to switch over to a to say what a restaurant owner does with the smokeless environment is that they fear that place that he runs, controls and relies on for it would be bad for business. If you can show Don't agree? Tell us what you think his livelihood? them how good for business it would be, then Folks, the point is not that you're "taking maybe they would be willing to make the the rights" away from smokers as it is about switch for you, rather then needing to bring in telling the person who owns his business what the all-crushing hand of government control, [email protected] he can and cannot do with it. Would you be because when you open the Pandora's Box of willing to take away the right of a theater government micro-management there is no owner to choose which plays and movies he reason for them to stop. shows? The right of a musician to perform Besides, we tried this once already. Interested in theatre? what music he wants in the way he wants? Prohibition didn't work, so why would you The right of a homeowner to choose how he assume this would? When you ban or forbid Come join Northern's Theatre Club, Masquers decorates his home? something, you make it all the more tempting Meetings held every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. in I'm not saying that smoking is related to for people to do. Find another way. A personal J129 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. theater or music or home decoration, but way. And don't let the government do your No experience necessary. what I am saying is that the basis for all these fighting for you, because when it does, no one Great opportunity to have fun and meet new people. rights are the same. That people have a right really wins. The Masquers group volunteers in the community, raises money for an to do what they want with their own stuff. Questions? Comments? E-mail me at NSU scholarship, hosts movie nights and other activities such as That once you remove one right — the ability [email protected] . bowling, costume parties and dances. We recently raised $500 for of a restaurateur from choosing what he or Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. she does with his or her own place — then Beauty and the Beast: Who do you want to be? beholders? After all, you are the Ashley Seeklander Angelina Jolies of the world. It biggest lie in the history of the opinion of what is beautiful. Not Counseling Center Intern may have been something world. everyone thinks that what is on one who knows yourself the best. someone told you at lunch when Outer beauty is fleeting and is the outside is what makes You are the one who can look in e have all heard you were in Mrs. Olson's third objective. Daily, you are someone beautiful. Being five- all of the places on the inside (and the old adage grade class, or it may have been bombarded with images of men foot-nine, with a slim physique, the outside) that no one else can "beauty is in the something you were told by your and women with perfect skin and blonde hair and blue eyes may see. When you look at yourself in W not be beautiful to everyone. the mirror, do you see Beauty? Do eye of the beholder." But what is parents. It may have been that bodies in magazines, television beautiful? It is no doubt that the you have curly, red hair and ads and sitcoms. We think that is Inner beauty cannot be lost. It you see the Beast? Or, do you see first time Belle laid eyes upon the freckles, were the girl with the how we must all look. But take a is made up of all the ups and all the things that made you Beast in Disney's "Beauty & the funny nose, were sickly, were too look around you right now. Do downs life has thrown you. If it "different" at lunch in Mrs. Beast" that she saw no beauty. Do tall for your age, weighed too you see anyone who fits the were to be placed on the outside, Olson's third grade class? you think the person sitting next much, had Coke bottles for description of those images you it would be ragged, torn, tattered If you do look in the mirror and to you in class is beautiful? How glasses or a had lisp. Whatever have seen? With age, skin starts and glowing with pride all at see the Beast, you are not alone. about the person who bags your was different about you made you to sag and wrinkles appear in the once. Maybe it is this conflicting I have heard it said that groceries at the store — is he or stick out and someone else corners of your eyes and on your image that makes it best to be learning is life-long. It does not she beautiful? What about you? thought that was not beautiful. forehead. Yes, there are surgeries placed on the inside where it is stop at a certain age or grade Do you think, that you are Whenever, where ever, or and procedures that can correct not always seen. It would be level. So, why is it so hard for us beautiful? whatever that message of "you are those "flaws," but in my opinion, confusing to look at someone and to learn that we are beautiful? There comes a time in all of our not beautiful" occurred for you is all you will look like is a life-size see all the hard times they have How is it that we cannot learn to lives when we realize that we are irrelevant. The fact is that you plastic Barbie doll. Beauty is been through, and all their joys at love the skin we are in? After all, not beautiful on the outside and heard it and believed it. I would objective in the sense that if it the same time. when we learn to love the inside, begin the process of transforming like to be the first person to truly is in the eye of the beholder, Have you ever considered it shows on the outside. Let your ourselves into the Brad Pitts and congratulate you on believing the not beholder has the same yourself be one of the insides show.

Exponent • Wednesday, February 4, 2009 • Opinion 6 "Marley and Me" fun for family, date night, friends

Katie Koester & Cody R. Papke all the shenanigans, Marley was an intricate part of the Movie Critics THIS CHRISTMAS, HEEL THE LOVE. Grogan family. The film takes you not only through John and Jenny's lives, but the entire life of Marley. I found it to be early everyone has had that pet that they grew endearing and almost completely the opposite of what I had up with. However, I can almost guarantee that it expected. I expected a dumb movie about a stupid dog, but I was not as horrible as John and Jennifer left the theater moved by how much that dog affected the N lives of everyone who knew him. Grogan's dog Marley. "Marley and Me" is a film based on the memoir of the same title by John Grogan, published in 2005. I highly recommend this movie to anyone looking for a John (played by Owen Wilson) and Jennifer (played by truly moving film. It was a comedy and a drama rolled into Jennifer Aniston) are newlyweds with the world in front of the perfect package. It was a pleasant surprise and I give the them. Both are journalists and open to anything that life film a strong A. throws in their path. The two move to Florida and are both Cody says: hired as reporters for different newspapers. I personally liked "Marley and Me." This was a completely Jenny instantly becomes a hitting front-page reporter different role for Owen Wilson. Normally, we see him as a while John is stuck writing short mundane stories and the goofy, comedic character who is tough to take seriously, and paper's obituaries. John feels stuck in a job that just pays the that is the sentiment I took going into this movie. After a few bills and when Jenny starts talking about having kids of their minutes, it was easy to see this was going to be a slightly own, John is prompted by his friend Sebastian Tunney (Eric different side of Wilson. He still showed some of his goofy Dane), to get Jenny a dog to see if they are really ready for a side to lighten up the movie, but for him, this was a much family. more serious role. Overall, I found it refreshing to see Wilson John surprises Jennifer with a newborn yellow Labrador get out of the box of the predictable nonsense filled retriever who John names Marley (after Bob Marley). Within characters that we have seen from him in the past. hours, Marley is tearing things apart. Overall, I enjoyed this movie. I liked the interaction and The film follows the couple and the dog through their lives On Wilson Jennifer Aniston chemistry between Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. I felt the over the years. Marley continues to stir things up for John two really portrayed the emotion that a couple in their and Jenny and their gradually growing family. predicament would feel. I also enjoyed how as the dog grew Marley &Me up, Aniston and Wilson's characters grew up and got As John turns 40, he finally realizes that although his LIFE AND LOVE WITH THE WORLD'S WORST DOG column (mostly about Marley) has had huge success, it is smarter. This is how many other parents are, and I felt that time for a change. He and Jenny decide that he should take a both actors portrayed the raw emotion of being a dog owner reporter position with The Philadelphia Inquirer. The next. Should they stay in Michigan? Should they move to and a blooming parent. family, including Marley, moves into a much larger house on Florida? Should they start a family? They were just going Contrary to the title and the previews, this movie was a small rural Pennsylvania farm. through the typical struggle of growing up that everyone much more than a newlywed couple trying to handle an out Life has become exactly what John and Jenny had always goes through. But for some reason, I felt reassured that it was of control pup. This movie shows the true emotion of a new dreamed of. They have a healthy family, a beautiful home, normal being totally confused about life. marriage, having kids, and dealing with all the problems jobs they enjoy and things don't look like they could get any It was easy relating to theses characters because they went associated with a growing family. This movie will grab you better. Unfortunately Marley is slowly showing signs of through just about everything that most college kids are immediately and hang on to your emotions until the very growing old and the family is worried about what is to come. slowly beginning to realize. John was able to get a job in his end. It simply was a well-acted, entertaining film. Katie's thoughts: field, but he was unhappy with where it was going. I just do not have a whole heck of a lot to say. This is not I won't lie; I went to this movie with some friends out of Meanwhile he was pressured by Jenny when she though they your average teen comedy, but it is a great family movie filled boredom. I didn't think anything of it. All I thought was that should start a family but he didn't know if that was with a plethora of laughs and entertainment for the whole it was going to be a dumb movie about a stupid, horrible something he was ready for. family to enjoy. This is a movie that will make you laugh and dog. However, I was delightfully proven wrong. The film previews might give you the idea that this film is cry. Overall, I would give this movie a solid B+. I felt the I have never had a dog, but my family did have a cat entirely about a nasty dog that just gets into all sorts of movie had good acting, and seeing the antics of Marley growing up. So I can relate to the family pet being a huge trouble. Instead, this film takes you into the lives of two growing up from a small pup to a big dog makes this movie pain in the butt, but loving it all the same. people and how a pet can really pull a family together. worth watching. Whether you are looking for the ordinary John and Jenny seemed to be your typical newlyweds. For those who have never had a pet before, Marley might teen comedy, the perfect family film or a solid date movie, They seemed to be very confused where they should turn appear to be a horrible dog.-But no one can deny that despite this is the one for you. Males, females watch different TV

Lyndsey Dobbs another person, or cries, I can't help but Alex Mason this strict and mean prison official, Opinion Columnist cry myself. My list of chick flick, girly Opinion Columnist but really he is not. Klink is always shows goes on and on — the endless worried about his superiors like the ne of America's favorite marathons of "Grey's Anatomy," "The hat are good fat General Burkhalter and the pastimes is watching TV. Hills," "ANTM," "Project Runway" and television shows? Gestapo/SS agents like Major Whether it is reality TV, soap "Friends." Various reality dating shows W Ones that are not Hochstetter, who are actually cruel operas, game shows, sports or any other on TV capture my attention at least once reality TV — that's my opinion. I German officials. Schultz is just a of the billion things you could watch, just a week, and I often find myself yelling at will begin now with what I believe simple, fat, German guard who about everyone has a favorite. We rely on the screen when the guy picks the "wrong are good shows. How many of you only got pulled into his job because TV shows for many different reasons, girl" — the one who I had not deemed have heard of the classic 1960s of the war. He gambles with the but most of us just love the constant, perfect for him. comedy "Hogan's Heroes"? That prisoners and he can easily be simple entertainment that they always As big of a fan as show is one of the best ones ever bribed with chocolate. Schultz is provide. I am about the made. The show follows five responsible for the famous line, "I Most guys I know love the sappy tearjerker prisoners of war in a German see nothing! I know nothing!" He stereotypical "macho" shows. The poker shows, there are prison camp during uses it whenever he finds out about channel, sporting events of any kind, the bigger and better WWII. some of the mischief that the "shoot `ern up" hunting shows, various things. And as prisoners are doing. reality shows or anything where much of a girly girl I have mentioned my favorite someone bleeds. Yes, I know that there as I am, I too love the show. Here are some other shows are many other shows outside of these "shoot `ern up" (but not that I really enjoy watching: that guys love, but a majority would find hunting) shows, football "Hawaii Five-0," "Gomer Pyle something they like in the above choices. games, UFC, boxing and USMC," "Family Guy," "Simpsons," There must be something that calls to the countless reality shows "MASH," "South Park" and their inner "manly self" in these shows, that TV has to offer. Yes, "Gilligan's Island." I know that this but I don't understand what it is. What I that's right, I love UFC fights. is a really odd mixture. Some of do understand, is that there is no way to And no, it's not because there are half these shows are classic old shows, get the remote away from a man when he naked guys! I have never hit someone Colonel while the others are cartoon is in the middle of a big game, and if you before, but I like to live vicariously Hogan is the leader of comedies that began in the 1990s ask for help with anything during the through all of those people when they these men, who include and are known for being rather precious time he and that small beat each other to a bloody pulp and two fellow American dirty. I grew up watching many controlling device spend knock each other out. And yes, I am prisoners, a British man of these old shows. My dad is a together...watch out! again the loser that yells at my TV when and a French man. big fan of them, and he got me If guys fall under the stereotype of they don't knock each other out fast The prison is under the started watching them. The watching the "macho" shows, then I enough, or it takes too long for someone command of Colonel Wilhelm cartoon comedies are ones I just suppose girls fall under the stereotype of to bleed. Klink and his main assistant is started watching myself. I like how the "lovey dovey, romantic" shows. That While each gender has its own style of Sergeant Schultz. Colonel Hogan so many of them relate their being said, I know there are many girls TV to watch, you will find numerous and his men are in a horribly material to news events and make a who do not fit into this category, and I people who pretend to enjoy the other maintained prison, and they have mockery about many of them. happily park my occasional couch potato side's shows. Is it endless love that ties a no intention of escaping. Since the As I said earlier, I do not like self somewhere in the middle. Don't get boyfriend to the couch to endure an prison is horribly maintained, they reality shows like "Survivor." Other me wrong, I love the romantic love hour-long episode of Derek and stay and do work for operations — shows that I think are ridiculous stories just as much as the next girl, if not Meredith needlessly fighting? Or is it the such as the Underground — include "Will and Grace," more. You could ask any of my friends, possible underlying motivation that after destroying German plans, helping "Friends," "Seventh Heaven," "Kyle and they will tell you I am the biggest sap he endures this painful, seemingly mind important allies make their escape, XY" and "Aquatine Hunger Force." you will ever meet. Whenever anyone numbing modern day soap opera, he will etc. Most of those shows, in my ends up happy, is re-united after a long get her to stay on the couch and watch a Hogan is always taking advantage opinion, are not entertaining. They absence, discovers a hidden love for hunting show? You tell me... of Colonel Klink. He tries to act like are just dumb. Sports 7 Wednesday, February 4, 2009 Exponent Sports Busy basketball-filled winter break for Lady Wolves

Cody R. Papke into the break. The game got more Aberdeen with a victory. Sports Writer out of hand for the Wolves as they Higgins and Bryant finished fell down by double digits early in with 12 and ll points respectively hristmas and New the second half. Finally, the Lady to lead the offensive charge, while Year's break was over Wolves were able to calm down the Kusler grabbed a career-high ll quickly as 2009 rung in. game and used a 14-0 run to take rebounds along with scoring seven C points. The Northern State Lady Wolves over the lead. From there on, the opened their busy 2009 campaign game was all Northern State as The Wolves hit the road and with nine Northern Sun women continued to pull away went to St. Paul, Minn. to take on Intercollegiate Conference games from the Marauders en route to the Concordia-St. Paul Golden in January. comeback victory. Bears. With a mix of tough defense The first of those games was on The Wolves were once again led and sharpshooting offense, the the road against the Winona State by the freshmen "triple B" scoring Wolves were able to rebound from Warriors in Winona, Minn. The attack as Becken, Barondeau, and their loss the previous week with a Warriors started things off early Bryant finished the game with 16, 62-53 victory over the Golden and took a 14 point lead into the 14, and 13 points, respectively. Bears. Barondeau led the Wolves break. The Wolves battled back Barondeau also snared nine scoring attack with both her and near the midway point of the rebounds and went 10-10 from the career-high and a Lady Wolves' second half, they were down by a free throw line. season high 26 points along with slim five point margin. The The winning streak jumped to grabbing 12 rebounds and went Warriors would stifle the charge three straight the following 10-10 from the free throw line. and climb to a double digit lead weekend as the Wolves defeated Rabenberg added 12 points and ll again, winning the contest by a the Bemidji State Beavers by a final rebounds in the win as the pair final of 71-59. Freshman forward of 79-65. The Beavers and the grabbed their second double- Maggie Bryant, Sartell, Minn., Wolves battled back and forth double in three games. scored a career-high 16 points in throughout the first half as the The following evening the the loss while freshman point Beavers were able to take a two Wolves played a strong St. Cloud guard Emily Becken, Lino Lakes, point advantage into the break. State Huskies basketball team. The Minn., added ll points and eight The second half belonged to the Huksies went into the game with rebounds. Wolves as they took the lead early only two losses and continued their The Wolves would rebound in the second half and never looked strong season with a 73-54 victory from their loss with a 67-58 victory back to pick up another home over the Wolves. A 20-7 start put victory. Sophomore Megan Kusler, the game well in hand for the Sophomore Megan Kusler, Aberdeen, looks for an open teammate during a over the Upper Iowa Peacocks in recent lady Wolves game. Photo by Cody R. Papke. Fayette, Iowa. Things started early Aberdeen, was unstoppable from Huskies as they went into the break for the Wolves as they put together behind the three point line as she with a 38-21 lead. The Wolves Kusler 15, Mueller 13; UMD - Mueller 100.0 a 26-6 lead halfway through the went 5-5 and finished with 15 could not come back and found Higgins 12, Bryant 11; CSP - Team Statistics first period and also took a points in the game. Barondeau themselves down by as much as 23 Barondeau 26; SCSU - Barondeau Rebounds (NSU-Opp.): WSU - commanding 37-13 lead into the added 15 points along with 11 points in the second half. 12 33-28; UIU - 41-35; UM - 41-34; halftime break. rebounds in the win while Barondeau led the offensive Rebounds: WSU - Becken 8; BSU - 42-24; UMD - 38-38; CSP Even though the Wolves sophomore center, Krista scoring attack for the Wolves with UIU - Bryant 9; UM - - 45-40; SCSU - 29-27 controlled the first half, the Rabenberg, finished with ll points 12 points. Rabenberg added nine Barondeau, Higgins 9; BSU - Assists (NSU-Opp.): WSU - 6- relentless Peacocks trimmed the and 13 rebounds, going 7-ll from points as well as a team-leading six Rabenberg 13, Barondeau 11; 18; UIU - 15-8; UM - 15-15; BSU lead down to single digits with just the field with the victory. rebounds. A decisive factor in the UMD - Kusler 11; CSP - - 25-14; UMD - 20-13; CSP - a few seconds on the clock. The The winning streak was stopped loss was the 19 turnovers the Barondeau 12, Rabenberg ll; 13-ll; SCSU - 16-21 Peacock's effort was too little too the following evening by the Wolves committed in the game SCSU - Rabenberg 6 Steals (NSU-Opp.): WSU - 6-5; late though, as the Wolves were visiting University of Minnesota- which allowed the Golden Bears to Assists: WSU - Rabenberg 2; UIU - 7-6; UM - 4-3; BSU - 10- able to hang on for their first NSIC Duluth Bulldogs. The Bulldogs open such a large lead. UIU - Barondeau 5; UM - 8; UMD - 6-8; CSP - 7-9; SCSU victory of 2009. won the close contest by a final of Despite the loss, the Wolves find Barondeau, Kusler 3; BSU - - 3-ll Bryant again led the way for the 60-57, as the victory marked the themselves 10th in the National Becken 8, Mueller 6; UMD - Blocks (NSU-Opp.): WSU - 1-4; Wolves with 13 points; she also second of the season for the College Athletic Association's first Barondeau, Mueller 5; CSP - UIU - 8-4; UM - 4-0; BSU - 3-3; grabbed nine rebounds. Freshmen Bulldogs over the Wolves. The Central Region poll with a record Bryant, Kusler, Mueller 3; SCSU - UMD - 4-3; CSP - 5-3; SCSU - Mikayla Barandeau, Frederick, Wolves started the game strong of 10-8 and region record of 9-8. Bryant 4 0-2 Jenna Higgins, Maple Grove, and took an ll point lead into the Up next for the Wolves are road Field Goal Percentage: WSU - Field Goal Percentage (NSU- Minn, and Becken all had 12 points break. The Wolves were held to just games against the nationally Mueller 50.0; UIU - Bryant 75.0; Opp.): WSU - 34.6-55.1; UIU - in the win. eight points in the first ten minutes ranked Minnesota State-Moorhead UM - Becken, Rabenberg 55.56; 46.2-34.8; UM - 49.2-44.3; BSU The Wolves then returned home as the Bulldogs kept creeping Dragons and conference rival BSU - Mueller 66.67; UMD - - 49.2-45.3; UMD - 41.4-40.0; to a crowd of more than 5,000 fans closer and closer to within striking Minnesota, Crookston. Results Higgins 66.67; CSP - Barondeau CSP - 41.5-29.4; SCSU - 42.3- and continued their winning ways distance. Finally with a little more from these games were unavailable 66.67; SCSU - Becken 75.0 54.5 with an 86-71 victory over the than a minute and a half left in the at press time. 3-point Field Goal Percentage: 3-point field goal Percentage University of Mary Marauders. contest, the Bulldogs took a one- Individual Statistics WSU - Mueller 100.0; UIU - (NSU-Opp.): WSU - 18.2-53.3; Things did not start off well for the point lead. Kusler drained a pair of Points: WSU - Bryant 16, N/A; UM - Kulser 100.0; BSU - UIU - 0.0-38.9; UM - 40.0-37.5; Wolves as they trailed for a free throws to regain the lead. The Becken ll; UIU - Bryan 13; UM Kusler 100.0; UMD - Mueller, BSU - 62.5-34.8; UMD - 33.3- majority of the first half and found Bulldogs would rebound and score - Becken 16, Barondeau 14, Schmidt 100.0; CSP - Kusler 40.0; CSP - 20.0-20.7; SCSU - themselves down by four going four straight points to sneak out of Bryant 13; BSU - Barondeau, 100.0; SCSU - Barondeau, 60.0-52.9 Wolves begin indoor track & field season

Mitch Connor winning 76-69. Faulkton, in the shot put, Madden in Maria 7.59 5.09m 16-08.50 Sports Writer Some of the meet's highlights the weight throw, Pfeifle in the pole Men 55 Meter Dash: 1 McGruder, Men Long Jump: 1 McGruder occurred in the pole vault, where two vault, and Hunt in the shot put. Calvin 6.70 6.61m 21-08.25. 2 Kjosling, Zak Northern State University's track school records were broken. Senior Top finishes in the month of Men 800 Meter Run: 2 Rose, B. 6.41m 21-00.50 team has gotten off to a good start, Ross Pfeifle, Rapid City, cleared a January: 2:01.2 Women Triple Jump: 1 Bonn, competing in several meets over the height of 15' 9" to win the event. NDSU Open Women 3000 Meter Run: 1 Heather10.99m 36-00.75 course of the past month. Sophomore Tanya Vassar, Cheyenne, Men 1000 Meter Run: 3 Rose, Linneman, Kari ll:17.41 Men Triple Jump: 2 Lightfoot, The first meet of the season took Wyo., cleared 10' 4.75" to win the Brock 2:40.70. Women Weight Women 4x400 Meter Relay: 1 NSU Ararbin 12.75m 41-10.00 place in Fargo, N.D., at the North women's side. Throw: 1 Madden 17.52m 57-05.75. 4:18.99 Cobber Open Dakota State University Open on The Concordia-Moorhead Cobber Men Shot Put: 1 Hunt 16.16m 53- Women Shot Put: 1 Boke 12.30m Men Saturday, Jan 17. Open was held on Saturday, Jan. 31, 00.25. 40-04.25 1000 meter: Rose, B., 3rd 2:40.25 There were several standout in Moorhead, Minn. Several NSU Jamestown Dual Men Shot Put: 1 Hunt 16.25m 53- Mile: Keroack, 4th 4:38.66 performances at the meet. On the athletes won their events, including Men 1 Mile Run: 1 Keroak, 03.75 3000 meters: Schmeichel, 1st women's side, junior Amanda junior Josh Schmeichel, Milbank, in Richard 4:35.51. 2 Schmeichel, Men Weight Throw: 1 Huber, John 9:02.04 Madden, Herreid, won the weight the 3000 meter run (9:02.04), 4:37.86 12.81m 42-00.50. 2 Elliott-Moore, Shot put: 1 Hunt, 53-1 (16.18m) throw with a toss of 57' 5.75". On the freshman Michelle Nickolas, Women 55 Meter Hurdles: 2 Preston 12.66m 41-06.50 Women men's side, freshman Cody Hunt, Aberdeen, in the 600 meter dash Sjomeling, Andrea 8.79 Men High Jump: 1 Rose, Andrew 600 Meter: 1 M. Nickolas, 1:44.04 Litchfield, Neb., won the shot put (1:44.04), and Madden in the shot Men 55 Meter Hurdles: 1 2.00m 6-06.75. 2 McGruder 1.85m 1000 Meter: 2 T. Fritz, 3:14.89 with an effort of 53' 0.25". put (40') and the weight throw (56' Cameron, Bill 7.91. 2 Steen, Trevor 6-00.75 5000 Meter: 2 Kari Linneman, On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Wolves 5.75"). 7.94 Women Pole Vault: 1 Vassar 3.17m 19:06.66 hosted the Jamestown College Four NSU athletes have Men 400 Meter Dash: 1 Cameron 10-04.75 4x400 Meter Relay: 2 NSU Jimmies in a dual meet. Both the men provisionally qualified for the 52.5 Men Pole Vault: 1 Pfeifle 4.80m 4:20.96 and women's teams won, with the national meet so far this season. This Women 55 Meter Dash: 1 15-09. 2 Royer, Wade 4.27m 14' Shot put: 1. Madden, 40-0 men winning 93-50 and the women includes freshman Melodi Boke, Aldinger, Marisa 7.59. 2 Franker, Women Long Jump: 1 Aldinger Weight throw: 1 Madden, 56-5 3/4 Exponent • Wednesday, February 4, 2009 • Sports 8 As weather gets colder, Wolves' basketball heats up

Cody R. Papke Sports Writer

he temperatures might be cold outside, but Wolves Tmen's basketball is just heating up. The Northern State Wolves opened up 2009 with a busy month of basketball including a total of nine crucial conference games. Among these nine games were a few new conference opponents as well as many old rivals. The first game of the New Year was on the road against perhaps the Wolves' biggest rival - the Winona State Warriors. The Wolves started off slow and went into the half down by five points, but senior forward Kevin Ratzsch, Bloomington, Ill., led the Wolves back in the second half, scoring seven points in the first five minutes. The Warriors would stay within attacking distance before they finally used a 12-0 run to take a double-digit lead over the Wolves. The Wolves would be unable to mount a comeback and would lose the contest by a final of 85-75. The loss marked the 11th straight against the Warriors with Northern's last win coming back on March 6, 2005. Ratzsch led the Wolves with 23 points while junior guard Mitch Boeck, Arlington, followed up with 19 points including four shots from beyond the three point line. Junior center Rob Thomas, Mankato, Minn., notched 12 points while senior guard Kyle Schwan, Aberdeen, rounded out the double digit scoring for the Wolves with 11 points and eight assists. The first victory of 2009 came the following evening in Fayette, Iowa, against the Upper Iowa Peacocks. The Wolves started the game quickly, Kyle Schwan advances past an opponent at a recent game. Photo by Cody R. Papke. grabbing a 17-point advantage. The game would not be so easy as the break. Tough defense and an early both teams scraped up eight points Golden Bears. Thomas and Ratzsch Rebounds: WSU - Thomas 8, Wolves shot a season low 34.0 offensive charge brought the Wolves in the first extra five minute period. finished with a combined 48 points Boeck 6; UIU - Ratzsch 10; UM - percent and also were outrebounded to a 19-point lead as they would The Beavers proved to be just too as they finished with 25 and 23, Ratzsch 8, Thomas 6; BSU - 25-44. Turnovers were the difference never look back in the second half much in the second overtime period respectively. Ratzsch also grabbed 14 Todorovic 8, Ratzsch 7; UMD - in the contest as the Wolves and went on to win by a final of 82- of the game as they finally locked up rebounds in the loss. Todorovic 11, Ratzsch 7; CSP - converted 20 Upper Iowa turnovers 62. a 100-93 victory. The Wolves bounced back from Ratzsch 14, Thomas 7; SCSU - into 23 Northern State points. Ratzsch continued his hot A cut and bloody Ratzsch played the loss with an 85-72 victory over Schwan 7, Boeck 6, Newton 6 Ratzsch once again led the Wolves offensive streak with 22 points and another offensively-strong game as new NSIC-opponent St. Cloud State Assists: WSU - Schwan 8; UIU with 20 points and 10 rebounds, eight rebounds while Thomas and he finished with 29 points. Boeck Huskies. The Wolves started things - Schwan; UM - King 7; BSU - while sophomore guard Derek Boeck finished with 20 and 14 points topped his previous career high, off slowly in the first half and Schwan 6; UMD - Schwan 4; CSP Hoellein, Eureka, followed the respectively. Sophomore guard Brett finishing the game with 25 points struggled from the free throw line, - Schwan 6; SCSU - Schwan 6 scoring attack with 11 points. Newton, Tyler, Minn., added 10 including five three-pointers. but a pair of late runs gave the Field Goal Percentage: WSU - The Wolves then returned home points off the bench. Thomas added 12 points in the loss. Wolves a 31-19 lead at halftime. The Schwan 100.0, Ratzsch 47.37; UIU - for perhaps their biggest game of the The home stay continued into the Another tough contest was on the two teams battled back and forth in Ratzsch 50.0; UM - 71.43, Thomas season and one of the most next weekend, as the Wolves would horizon the next evening against the the second half but the Wolves finally 61.54; BSU - 63.16; UMD - important in the history of National play host to the tenacious Bemidji then-Northern Sun Intercollegiate were able to hang on and win the Ratzsch 61.11; CSP - Thomas Collegiate Athletic Association. The State Beavers. In the previous Conference leader University of game, giving the Huskies only 68.75; SCSU - Boeck 83.33, Schwan game was against the University of matchup between the two teams, the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. This second home loss in the process. 60.0 Mary Marauders, and with the Wolves narrowly escaped with a late game lived up to the hype as the two Ratzsch led the Wolves with 19 3-Point Field Goal Percentage: victory, head coach Don Meyer three point shot to lead them to a teams traded the lead 12 times as the points while Boeck added 17 of his WSU - Schwan 100.0, Newton 50; became the leader in all-time wins in victory. The second round between teams went back and forth own. Newton added 16 points UIU - Hoellein 50.0; UM - Boeck, NCAA men's basketball with 903 the two teams was even more intense throughout the contest. Schwan including three shots from beyond Ratzsch 100.0; BSU - King 100.0; total wins. as they went back and forth, started things off early for the Wolves the arc. Thomas added 13 points Boeck 33.33; CSP - Ratzsch-50.0; Things started close as the physically battling and beating each as he scored eight of the team's first while Schwan finished with 13 SCSU - Boeck 60.0 Marauders kept the game within other on every play. The contest was ten points. The Wolves were able to points, seven rebounds and six Team Statistics striking distance, matching the back and forth the whole way but hold the lead throughout the first assists. Rebounds (NSU-Opp.): WSU - Wolves basket for basket time and with just a few minutes left in the half and took a six point lead into the Despite losing two of their last 36-35, UIU - 25-44, UM - 41-21, time again early in the first half. The second half, the Wolves found half time break. four games, the 23rd ranked Wolves BSU - 37-37, UMD - 35-34, CSP Wolves finally were able to get a themselves down by seven points. The Bulldogs made their presence find themselves atop the NCAAs first - 35-26, SCSU - 37-31 grasp on things as they outscored the The Wolves battled back to force the known throughout nearly the entire Central Region rankings of the 2008- Assists (NSU-Opp.): WSU - 13- Marauders 12-7 at the end of the first game into its first overtime period. second half until a couple of minutes 09 season. The Wolves are currently 17, UIU - 10-11, UM - 19-12, BSU half to take a 40-28 lead into the The first overtime was low scoring as were left in the second half. The 14-4 on the season as well as 9-4 in - 20-21, UMD -10-10, CSP -18- Wolves finally grabbed the lead for the region. The central region 13, SCSU - 15-11 good with 2:10 left on the clock and rankings further reinforce how Steals (NSU-Opp.): WSU - 2-7, DNS (U Catholific when all was said and done, they strong the NSIC truly is as seven of UIU - 3-4, UM - 5-4, BSU - 4-10, ° ° picked up a crucial 69-64 victory. the top teams in the central region UMD - 2-4, CSP - 6-9, SCSU - 6- Ceeztaliyagi Mazaliztrey Four players finished in double come from the NSIC. 6 St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center figures as Ratzsch again led all of the The Wolves continued their Blocks (NSU-Opp.): WSU - 2-2, (across from McWelsh Hall) Wolves' scorers with 26 points. traveling as they closed out the UIU - 6-3, UM - 3-2, BSU - 5-5, Here are some ways to share your LOVE!! Schwan and Boeck finished with 13 month of January with games against UMD - 3-2, CSP - 4-2, SCSU - 2- Feb. 4- Blood Drive, ( the Newman Cnt, 10am -4pm and 10 points, respectively, while Minnesota State Moorhead and 5 Feb. 14- Valentine's Day Dinner, @ the Newman Cnt. Thomas added 11 points of his own. Minnesota, Crookston. Results for Field Goal Percentage: WSU - 5:30-7:30pm, $6 for students, get tickets now The next stop on the Wolves' these games were unavailable as of 44.6-45.0, UIU - 34.0-39.6, UM - Feb. 25- ASH WEDNESDAY MASS, 9pm schedule was St. Paul, Minn. for a press time. 56.9-37.0, BSU - 40.0-50.0, UMD battle against the Concordia-St. Paul Individual Statistics - 52.1-40.0, CSP - 50.8-47.2, SCSU Thurs. during Lent @ 8:30pm Stations of the Cross- Golden Bears. The Golden Bears Points: WSU - Ratzsch 23, Boeck - 56.6-40.0 Feb. 27- Movie Night (Disney) time TBA drained 12 three-point shots en route 19; UIU - Ratzsch 20, Hoellein 11; 3-Point Field Goal %-36.0%-46.7%, Project: B- student led Bible Study starts March 2 @ 7pm to a 78-74 victory over the nationally UM - Ratzsch 22, Thomas 20; BSU UIU-31.6%-22.2%, UM-50.0%-35.7%, Mar. 22- LIVING Stations of the Cross, 7:30pm ranked Wolves. The Wolves finished - Ratzsch 29, Boeck 25; UMD - BSU-16.7%-50.0%, UMD-25,0%- with just three three-pointers of their Ratzsch 26, Schwan 13; CSP - 41.7%, CSP-23.1%-48.0%, SCSU- 229-5011 ; [email protected] ; www.northern.edu/newman Daily Mass- T. &Th. 9pm; Confessions- Sun., 4:15 & own and ultimately, could not find Thomas 25, Ratzsch 23; SCSU - 45.5%-22.2% the 4th Tues. of mo., 8pm an answer to the _hot _shooting Ratzsch 19, Boeck 17, Newton 16 Exponent Wednesday, February 4, 2009 • Sports 9 Legacy is not all that matters

To me, what gets you On the football field, I have veryone knows about remembered and creates your always enjoyed watching Matt Birk Michael Jordan. We know legacy can only be found on a of the Minnesota Vikings. The guy E about Brett Favre. We personal level. When you truly has one of th dirty jobs of being an hear of the "Purple People Eaters" know a person — when you know NFL lineman. He is an excellent Indoor Track and the "Steel Curtain." their true being — that is when you blocker and has a great nose for Feb. 6-7 — USD Hillenbrand Open at Vermillion All of these people have their can have a truly great "legacy." things happening around him on Feb. 6 — NDSU Bison Classic at Fargo, N.D. legacies set in stone You may argue that the field. This is one player who may they will always be you can have a true legacy never be remembered for his Feb. 14 — NSU Open (Parent's Day) at Aberdeen remembered for their without getting to know contributions on the field. Rather, Feb. 15-16 — NSIC Multi-Events at Aberdeen dominance, their someone at a personal he may be remembered for what he Feb. 20 — University of Nebraska Open at Lincoln, Neb. greatness. Some level. I can see this only in did off of it. Biirk continually works Feb. 27-28 — NSIC Indoor Championships at with charity groups around the people, sometimes certain cases. The first Bemidji, Minn. athletes, will work hard thought in my mind was Twins Cities area. especially March 13-14 — NCAA II Indoor Championships at their whole lives trying that of the recently working with children. It is this to create a lasting retired Tony Dungy. work that makes him great, unlike Houston, Texas impression — a lasting Dungy won the Super some other players soon to be Women's Swimming image, a lasting legacy. Bowl only once. He was a player in mentioned. Feb. 6 — U of M Challenge at Minneapolis, Minn., 6 p.m. But why is that important to football, and had even more success We know that trouble arises Feb. 18-21 — NSIC Conference at Omaha, Neb. people? Do we need to be as a coach. But it is that true person when players try to achieve a certain March 11-14 — NCAA DII Championships at remembered? inside of him that will be status such as greatness. You get Growing up, I thought that my remembered. He is known as a man Chad "Ocho-Cino-Mucho-Stinko" Houston, Texas grandpas were the coolest dudes on of faith who taught his players Johnson. Terrell Owens. Dennis Men's Wrestling the face of the earth. I was pretty much more than what happens on a Rodman. John McEnroe. All are Feb. 7 — Minnesota State at Mankato, Minn., 7 p.m. sure that they were important, and football field. known for antics rather than their Feb. 8 — Upper Iowa at Fayette, 2 p.m. that everyone knew who my Dungy also has one added trait: play. But at least they have their Feb. 11 — Southwest Minnesota State at Aberdeen, grandfathers were. In fact, I made it resilience. He has fought through legacy now, right? my duty to always talk about them some tough battles in his lifetime. I got married last month, and 7 p.m. to others. "You know, my grandpa is The most notable in my mind is the neither of my grandfathers were Feb. 14 — Augustana College at Aberdeen, 7 p.m. the mayor of Dell Rapids." Or death of his son just a few years ago. there. The first died in 2001, and the Feb. 18 — University of Mary at Aberdeen, 7 p.m. maybe, "My grandpa is the greatest I could not imagine having a son die other in 2004. It hurt to know they March 1 — Regionals at Marshall, Minn., Noon farmer in all of Pipestone County." and then continuing to coach. By weren't there, but I do know they March 13-14 — NCAA DII Nationals at Houston, Texas As people get older, perspectives the way, Dungy won the Super Bowl were remembered. Their presence Men's Basketball and ideas change. In my case, as I after his son died. was felt. I know that all of my family got older I saw the real greatness of You don't need to accomplish felt it. It was this feeling I had that Feb. 6 — Winona State, 8 p.m. my grandpas. It was not in the great things to have a lasting legacy. reminded me of what their true Feb. 7 — Upper Iowa, 8 p.m. positions they had gained for There is no "checklist" for greatness. legacy was. Feb. 14 — University of Mary at Bismarck, N.D., 8 p.m. themselves nor in the great things All that matters is that you are able Take this column as you will — Feb. 20 — Wayne State at Wayne, Neb., 8 p.m. they had done for everyone to see. to make an impact on someone's life not really sports related, but then Feb. 21 —Augustana College at Sioux Falls, 8 p.m. What was so great about them, was that can never be erased from his or again, sports isn't everything in this Feb. 25 — MSU Moorhead, 8 p.m. what they accomplished on her memory — that person will world. After reading this, go out personal and individual levels with always remember you for that one and be great — in your own special Feb. 28 — Southwest Minnesota State at other people. quality you exhibited to them. way. Marshall, Minn., 8 p.m. March 4 — NSIC Toumament First Round March 7 — NSIC Toumament Semis NSU swimmers come up short March 8 — NSIC Toumament Championship Women's Basketball Katie Koester breaststroke. Iron finished in a 30.71, and just out touching the Feb. 6 — Winona State, 6 p.m. Sports Writer respectable second place with a third place finisher by .13 seconds. Feb. 7 — Upper Iowa, 6 p.m. time of 36.44 and Bouwens kept Speidel then turned around and he Northern State close third place with a final time of swam the 200-yard Individual Feb. 14 — University of Mary at Bismarck, N.D., 6 p.m. University women's 38.42. Medley, finishing a respectable Feb. 20 — at Wayne State (Neb.), 6 p.m. T swim team finished out Freshman Laura McCowan, second place with a time of 2:32.66. Feb. 21 — Augustana College at Sioux Falls, 6 p.m. the 2008 calendar year by traveling Grand Forks, N.D., was the lone The Wolves snagged a second Feb. 25 — MSU Moorhead, 6 p.m. to Moorhead, Minn., for a dual Wolf swimming in the 100-yard place finish in the final event of the Feb. 28 — Southwest Minnesota State at against the Moorhead State butterfly finishing second place evening — the 200-yard freestyle University Dragons. The Wolves with a time of 1:22.42. In another relay. NSU finished with a time of Marshall, Minn., 6 p.m. fell significantly short as the very close race that evening, 1:54.49. Relay members included March 4 — NSIC Toumament First Round Dragons pulled ahead with a final sophomore Renee Speidel, freshman Brooke Larson, March 7 — NSIC Toumament Semis tally of 184-78. Watertown, finished a strong third McLaughlin, Sandvik, Iron and March 8 — NSIC Tournament Championship Freshman Sarah Sandvik of Coon place in the 100-yard backstroke Vaughn. Rapids, Minn., took a close second with a time of 1:09.88, while The Wolves then had a few short place in the 200-yard freestyle with freshman Brittany Vaughn, Cody weeks off to recuperate and were a final time of 2:08.92. Sandvik also Wyo., finished just behind Speidel back at NSU for two weeks of recorded the only win that evening with a time of 1:10.57 winter training before classes for NSU in her 50-yard freestyle Once again, Iron and Bouwens started. NSU started the 2009 race. In one of the closest races of took back to back finishes this time calendar by traveling back to It's tough choosing the evening, Sandvik out touched in the 100-yard breaststroke. Iron Moorhead for the Dragon Invite a major, but choosing the Dragons by 0.18 seconds and came in a close second behind the Jan. 30-31. Results were unavailable came in with a final time of 28.57. Dragons by only one second, with a as of presstime. The women's swim a great bank? Later that evening, Sandvik got out time of 1:19.67. Bouwens was close team will only have two meets left That's easy. touched and took a second place at hand with a third place finish of to their season. Feb. 6, the finish in the 500 yard freestyle with 1:22.68. swimmers will head to Life is full of tough decisions, but a time of 5:54.39. The 50-yard butterfly was a close Minneapolis for the U of M choosing a great bank doesn't have Junior Lori Iron, McLaughlin, race for all of the swimmers Challenge. Finally, the Wolves will to be. U.S. Bank has banking solutions that fit my hectic lifestyle - and sophomore Kristen Bouwens, involved. Speidel finished only .33 travel to Omaha, Neb., to compete like free Student Checking with Sioux Falls, also had strong seconds late, pushing her into in the NSIC Conference Swim Meet free Internet Banking and representations in the 50-yard second place with a final time of Feb. 18-21. free Internet Bill Pay.

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Last, but certainly not least, is Northern State Dr. Hoar's photography the artworks of Mario Kiran of raig Kollasch of Spirit Kollasch and Mower were University's campus galleries. exhibition will be on display until Bangalore, India. Kiran's Lake, Iowa, and Michael accompanied on piano by Ashley Northern currently has three new Feb. 17 in the Student Center. illustrations and paintings reflect C Mower of Rapid City Geist of Roscoe. exhibitions on display that you will Another exhibition to keep your the cultural styles of both East presented their senior recitals on Both Kollasch and Mower spent not want to miss. creative juices flowing is that of Indian and Western influences. Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in a great deal of time preparing for The first exhibition is that of artist Karen Davidson. Davidson is Mario Kiran's exhibition the Berggren Recital Hall on the the recital over their holiday break Northern's very own, Professor a native of North Dakota and a entitled, "Many Window, Many campus of Northern State before the spring semester began. William Hoar. A long-time graduate of Minot State University. World," began on Monday, Feb. 2, University. Kollasch and Mower are "It was both a challenging and historian of fine art, he has an Her unique style and creativity are and runs through March 6, in the senior bachelor of arts in music exciting experience. It was also exceptional eye as an artistic expressed through the use of zipper President's Gallery on the second majors at NSU specializing in great experience for graduate photographer. Dr. Hoar earned his teeth as a primary medium in her floor of Spafford Hall. trumpet. school auditions," Mower said. master's degree and doctorate work. Students and the public alike are Mower opened the program with "It was extremely motivating and degree from the University of Iowa Karen Davidson's exhibition welcomed and encouraged to visit the Allegro movement of Giuseppe rewarding to focus on such an in Iowa City, Iowa. He completed entitled, "Zipper Mosaics — the fabulous galleries that Northern Torelli's Concerto for Trumpet in C important goal in rehearsals and his undergraduate work at Unzipped," is currently on display has to offer. Major. Mower's program also lessons for such a long time," included all three movements of Kollasch said. the Concerto for Trumpet in E flat After graduation, Kollasch plans Major by Johann Hummel and to move to Chicago, Ill., to work in Sunderland presents clarinet recital Andante et allegro by Joseph the studio recording industry. Ropartz. Mower plans to pursue his Ashley D. Geist movements I. and V. by Witold with Dr. William Wieland on Kollasch's portion of the recital graduate degree after his Campus Reporter Lutoslawski, and also a duet, piano. included Petite Piece Concertante graduation from NSU this spring. Concerto for Two Clarinets by Sunderland said that balancing n Sunday, Jan. 25, Jodi Franz Krommer. Sunderland preparation for her recital along Sunderland, a senior partnered with Marcie Kvia, with classes and extracurricular Valentine's dinner being offered music education senior music education major activities was challenging, but well 0 Myeong Ah Jeong tickets for great prizes will be on major from Maynard, Minn., from Billings, Mont., for the duet. worth it. When asked what the Campus Reporter presented her senior recital for Guest performers at the recital most rewarding part of her recital sale at the dinner. The prizes clarinet at 3 p.m. in the Berggren included Travis Netzer, tuba, was, she said, "Definitely watching include an iPod Shuffle, $25 gift Recital Hall on the campus of playing Meditation Hebraique by my family enjoy the recital and Valentine's Dinner, card to The Flame, movie tickets, Northern State University. NSU Ernest Bloch, with Dr. Alan seeing how much they appreciated sponsored by car care items, tanning and alumna Melissa Nguyen of Jacobson on piano; Kenneth my progress throughout college." A Catholics In Action massage coupons, and more. Aberdeen accompanied Donahue, bass, with Now sleeps Sunderland will student teach (C.I.A), will be held at the Kala Heller, the director of the Sunderland on piano. the crimson petal and Alpenjager this semester and graduate with Newman Center Saturday, Feb. 14, Newman Center, who has Sunderland entertained her by Roger Quilter, with Katherine her B.M.E. in music education this from 5:30-7:30 p.m. organized this event, said, "It is audience with Concerto for Klipfel on piano; and Teresa spring. She hopes to continue Students can enjoy an elegant fun. This is a kind of community Clarinet, Allegro movement, by Witteman, soprano, with Ah! Je playing the clarinet in church and evening with friends or a special event opened to all. I think many W.A. Mozart, Dance Preludes — Veux Vivre! by Charles Gounod school settings. someone on Valentine's Day in a people can share and enjoy cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Valentine's Day." Students will take pleasure in a The event is open to all students dinner cooked by faculty and the community. The cost of NSU music student advances to national competition members including Dr. Dave the dinner is $6 per student (no From University Relations opportunity after winning the The three-tiered MTNA Grettler, Dr. Jon Schaff, Dr. Ric couple rate) and $8 per West Central Division of the competitions began at the state Dias and Father Andrew community member ($15 a orthern State MTNA Collegiate Young-Artists level with the winners of each state Dickinson. The menu consists of couple). Tickets must be University music Brass Competition on Jan. 18, at St. competition advancing to the romaine and pear salad with purchased in advance and are N student Travis Netzer Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. division competition. Division bacon vinaigrette; chicken picatta available at the Newman Center of Ipswich will travel to Atlanta, Netzer, who was accompanied winners will proceed to the served on angel hair pasta with after Mass on Feb. 8. They are also Ga., in March to compete as a by NSU professor and piano National Finals where they red potatoes and roasted available on campus at the national finalist in the Music faculty member Dr. Allan compete with winners from the six asparagus; and a chocolate torte Student Center on Feb. 4 and Feb. Teachers National Association Jacobson, is a junior music other national divisions. with strawberry sauce for dessert. 1041, or you can call the Newman (MTNA) Collegiate Artist Brass education major. He has been The finals will be held March 31, NSU student musicians will Center anytime. This event is a Competition. Netzer earned the studying tuba for nine years. 2009. provide background music. Raffle fundraiser for C.I.A. Horoscopes: February might be your best month

Miss Informed Taurus (Apr. 20-May20) Virgo (Aug.23-Sept.22) Miss Cleo-Type Big decisions come at the end of this school You're in need of a burst of energy. This will year for you. Keep your options open until the get the ball rolling on that stack of home work Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) end. You might discover information that will that is piling up. You will get a burst of energy The beginning of the year usually leaves you help you make the best decisions. within the next couple of weeks. Take advantage frustrated. This year, try to pace yourself; you of it and all will work out for the best. have 364 days to get all that you want done. Gemini (May 21-Jun. 21) Taking on too much now could cause burnout It is important that you take everything in Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 23) before the year has really got going. stride this month; friends will be the most Friends are the best thing for your grumpy difficult. Not in a bad way, of course, but they mood. Allow them to take you out on the town Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) could get on your nerves more this month then and just let loose. Your emotional tank is just Your situation at school is a good one this ever before. Be understanding and talk to them about empty and you need this night to refuel. semester. You are on track for the rest of the about it. Things will work out for the best. semester, provided you don't have any hiccups. Just stay focused and keep your eye on the Cancer (Jun.22- Jul. 22) Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.21) prize! Your school year is going great so far. Last You're getting a bit of a push to do things that semester went well, and this semester promises you might not be able to accomplish. I Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) to be just as good. Keeping up your grades is recommend that you stand up for yourself and This semester is getting a bit tough for you; going to be important in the near future when say no to this. If you really think about it, you taking on more activities has bogged you down. you are looking to apply for different programs will see that this can only lead to disaster. Take a careful look at all that you are involved and scholarships. in and make decisions on what isn't nearest and Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) dearest to you. This will help you get back on Leo (Jul. 23- Aug.22) Your mood swings are giving people track and keep you at your best. This year has started to plateau. You're not whiplash. Watch out, or this could lead to doing anything of real importance, but also just people leaving you behind. Try and get a grip on sort of hanging out. Use this time to reconnect it, and if you need help, just ask. Your friends with long lost friends.. ate more than willing to help you. ... Exponent • Wednesday, February 4, 2009 • Odds and Ends 11 e Stnis- ar tvarlf0 FIShman kahmari oloto dr41.., ev%iplahs asairts4- our noble ;ler° svorveY

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Nicky Karter somewhere else. I didn't know much this idea from the movie "Catch Me if Student Life Reporter about it that time so I let him do what You Can." I assume he put those but not for everyone he thought best. (I found out later that checks into the account just to make Itemet has become the they took the vehicles back because he the balance in the account look good couldn't pay for them.) and he could purchase stuff out of it. I Ben Tronnes A thirty-degree day with no fififthfth element of our Sports Writer everyday lives, and this is About a week later, he told me that also learned on that day that "Bryon wind? Maybe I'll give it a shot. especially true for college students. he could get him and me vehicles from Ricci" is not his real name, and he was Then it wouldn't be a test of my We all are pretty much addicted to some dealer in Sioux Falls. Again I located in Menlo Park, Calif, at that ver Christmas break, I threshold for agony. I'm not online social networking — a.k.a. didn't know much about what he did, time. had a few friends ask necessarily a "fair-weather only" MySpace, Facebook or his. Sites such but the next thing I knew, he handed Dec. 2, 2008: I had a meeting with 0 me to go ice-fishing outdoorsman, but I don't enjoy as these bring both good and bad me a car key for a brand new car. Two the State's Attorney regarding my with them. I would like to say, as a suffering either. Watching Bill things . None of us can resist the weeks later, he left with his new vehicle case. I presented every single piece of self-proclaimed outdoorsman, that Dance or Kent Hrbek on television temptation or the anxiety of meeting and left one behind for me. He said evidence to her and she was kind I jumped at the opportunity. I from my couch seems much more new friends or even going on a date that he left for New York to attend a enough to drop all of my charges, but would like to say that it didn't take comfortable than that frozen, with someone we met online. conference there. on one condition: I had to help the long at all to pack up my gear and white expanse we call a lake in the However, it also brings us some bad Nov. 21, 2008: I drove into the detectives get the bad guy arrested. It head out. winter. things such as bad dates, bad friends driveway and parked my new car. I was such a big relief for me. I was really I would like to say that, but it Maybe I'm a little weird, but I or even worse—it could turn you into had just gotten back from the happy about it. In the mean time, I isn't what happened. like to be a part of the water. a convict! And here's how my story courthouse where I paid my speeding had to play dumb when "Bryon" I put off their invitations and I When I'm fishing a stream or a begins. ticket. Right after I stepped into the called and tried to make him say respectfully declined. I wish I had a river, I want to get in and let it run I woke up around 11 a.m. on Aug. hallway of my apartment, somebody where he was so the cops could get good excuse or something else to past my legs. I think the sound of 20, 2007, in my new apartment where said, "Nicholas, you are under arrest." him. He called me several times since do, but if I had wanted to, I could running water is a beautiful thing; I had just moved in, only two blocks The cop put handcuffs on my wrist he had left. I was quite sure that he have gone. Those who know me and I will often sit back and let the from the campus. I had just gotten and took me to the sheriff's office. I called me just to check on why I didn't well, know that I absolutely love to constant rushing lull me into a back from Washington, D.C., and I was nervous and really didn't get arrested and try to get an update fish, but I just can't get excited dream-like state. When I'm on a started my daily routine by turning on understand what was wrong. They on everything. about ice-fishing. lake in the middle of summer, I like my computer and TV before heading questioned me about a lot of stuff Dec. 18, 2008: "Bryon" called me I am a fly-fisherman by trade. I to put myself in the lake. Whether to the shower. After I got out of the regarding the cars and fraudulent and threatened me so that I would do occasionally fish with a it's floating in a belly boat or shower, I noticed that I had a message checks. I told them everything that I stop investigating him. He said he had spinning rig, but there really aren't wading along the shore, I want to in my MySpace, so I checked it out. A knew, and I decided to cooperate with things that could make me go to jail. I many fish that can't be caught with feel like I'm a part of the lake itself. guy name "Bryon Ricci" sent me a the cops to prove my innocence. called the detective right away and he a fly, so I usually don't haul it Then, I guess, it's truly poetic. message indicating he wanted to be Nov. 22, 2008: I got released from told me not to worry about it unless I around. I enjoy the artistry Or, I could sit on a bucket and my friend. I replied back to him and Brown County Jail in the morning. It still hid something from him, which I involved with fly-casting. I don't watch a hole. I could be a part of we started to have conversation on was the most beautiful morning that I didn't. I went back to my investigation mean to take anything away from the lake, when I'm scooping out MSN Messenger. He claimed that he had ever seen in my life, including the and hoped to find him, and get him those who jig, pull plugs or use live the frozen layer of ice that forms owned a business in Palm Springs, snow that was everywhere. My friend arrested as soon as possible. bait, but there is something after a few minutes or when I'm Calif., and he taught Russian part-time picked me up and drove me to my Dec. 31, 2008: The detective called different about fly-fishing. It would pulling a crappie or walleye off my at the University of California, apartment. I took a shower and then I me early in the morning because they be like comparing archery deer line. If being a part of the lake Riverside campus. After some laid down on my bed where I tried to got some trace of him and they were hunting to rifle season — they're means freezing your fingers research, I found his name in the UC think about what had happened in going to arrest him. I prayed and both great, but putting that arrow together and rushing to get your Riverside directory, so I totally past weeks. Before I knew it, I had hoped that he would get arrested, so I in a nice buck seems a little more, gloves back on before they turn believed what he said. fallen asleep. I didn't sleep well in jail, would be totally clear from this. After oh I don't know...special. black from frostbite, then no We kept our conversation going for but the food was not that bad. I got up I hung up with the detective, he called In fly-fishing, the delivery and thanks. a while, and one day, he said he around 3 p.m. and started to look me again after about 15 minutes. This presentation are extremely Yes, I understand that there are wanted to come up to South Dakota through all of my e-mails. I hoped to time, he said that the cops in Menlo important. It isn't always about things called ice shacks. Some of to visit me and see the town and the get some trace that he might have left Park, Calif, were waiting for "Bryon" what fly you use; it's how you use it. them are actually really cool. You Dakotan lifestyle. I told him to fly up behind. I started my own at his destination. Five minutes after If you can't cast, you still won't go to any lake around here and you here, so it would not take a long time investigation and provided the that, the detective called me again and catch many fish. (Author's note: I can see a vast array of income but he insisted on taking a bus. It information I found to the police. told me that they just arrested him. It don't write gospel. There are levels and free time. My friend turned out to be a long trip — two Nov. 26, 2008: I found so many was my best New Year's present ever. exceptions to every rule.) The fly is Jeremey has a small shack that days and one night from Palm traces of information and other Even after he got arrested, he still important, though. There is a comes with a built in sled. You pull Springs, Calif, to Aberdeen. He texted evidence that I could use against him. claimed that his name was "Bryon challenge involved in trying to it out to wherever you're going, me when he arrived at the bus station I found out that he stole my checks Ricci." They found his fingerprint in match whatever hatch you're lucky drill your holes, pull the top over in Aberdeen, but I had to tell him to from an abandoned account to APHIS systems and he was running enough to be involved in. If there your head, and turn on the heater. wait because I was still in the class at purchase a lot of things, and of course, away from probation in Oregon. He's isn't a hatch, the challenge To give it some credit, there is that time. Twenty minutes later, I was those vehicles too. He did everything in San Mateo County Jail in San becomes even greater, and you'll actually a good amount of room in on the way to pick him up. under my name so that's why the Francisco right now. His real name is have to use your own ingenuity. It's it once you get it set up. I've seen On the first day he got here, he said detective arrested me in the first place "Nathan Simpson" and he's from a pretty amazing thing — to have it other shacks that would rival my he wanted to check out some cars. He — he thought I did all of these things Oregon. He's a professional stammer. all figured out and become an house in square footage. They're wanted to buy one because the vehicle and made up some name to cover it. I I wrote this just to let you guys expert fly-fisherman. I hope I meet brought in off the semi-trailer (or prices here are very cheap compared also found out that he used fake know about the troubles that I've been one someday. they are the semi-trailer), to California. He toured the town and checks that he made from a program through. It was really easy to become a So, what's the problem with ice anchored into the best spot still he ended up at Pierson Ford and Haar he purchased at OfficeMax. He put a victim of fraud, and it can easily turn fishing? It involves very little available, and left there for three or Motors. I picked a car for me and he real routing number but fake account you to a convict or ex-convict. Be action. I actually went out with a four months. Usually the owners gave it to me as a gift. I denied it at number on them. The checks could go careful about what you post online or buddy of mine a while back, and are a little like me and just don't first, but he insisted, so I took it. I through the process because of the who you talk to online. Right now, I'm we did have fun. We also caught a like to quit, therefore, they risk drove that car for about a week before routing number, but they didn't get trying in every way to make sure that lot of fish, though, and that might their lives every spring trying to Bryon said he wanted to return the car cleared due to the incorrect account he will stay in jail for the rest or most of have had something to do with it. I get the thing off the ice before it's because he could get a better deal number. I am pretty sure that he got his life. can't imagine sitting out there, too late. looking at a hole in the ice and not I even see guys sitting at the edge 1111 getting any results; it's too tedious. of a spot not frozen, probably due CUT OUT AND TAPE TO TV I need to be on the move, to a natural spring, and wonder constantly shifting. I tend to get how long it will take for them to bored easily, so the inability to realize how crazy they are. easily shift from my fishing holes "The best fish in the lake are would be tough. right over there next to that open AIEThibT spot, and the great part is, there's TEIMI V If anyone was in the Aberdeen area over Christmas, they will never anyone there!" END num' 12 probably have a good guess as to Hmm... one of my other complaints with I don't have anything personal ice fishing. It has not been what I against ice fishing or those who would call a "global warming" love it. It's just not for me. I'm sure winter. More than once, I have I'll keep getting invited and I'll looked at my indoor/outdoor eventually lose the energy, or the thermometer and read negative... excuses, to say no. I'll probably whatever. The night it hit forty even enjoy myself, but I think I can below was an especially nice treat. hold out until March.

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