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October 2, 2002 • Volume 101, Issue 2 • http://www.northern.edu/exponent/index.html Mission Statement Queen, Marshal reign over festivities "NSU Student Publications produces a newspaper full of Exponent Staff Ruud, Vicki Evans, Baron local, state and world Blanchard, Dara Bowser, Andy information. We believe students have the right to be omecoming week at Foster and Grant Manhart. heard. We believe the truth Northern State The 2001-2002 royalty, Dara should be written. Our motto H University, better Bowser and Andrew Foster, passed is or the students, by the known as Gypsy Days, is an age-old the torch to a new queen and ts, with the students. " tradition for the school. Each year marshal, Melissa Nguyen and for the past 87 years, students have Tucker Willard. crowned a queen and marshal to The 2002-2003 candidates for Wolves lead the Gypsy Days parade. queen were Tanya Krage, This year's ceremony began with elementary education major; Liz bulletin the NSU Fight Song played by the Koenig, elementary education Theatre department Marching Wolves and directed by major and an art and coaching plans New York Trip Grant Manhart. minor; Holly Schaunaman, On March 4-8, 2003, the NSU The Master and Mistress of the Health and Physical Education Theater Department has organized a Ceremony, Jay Ruud and Vicki major; Mandy Martin, trip to New York city. Over the 5-day, Evans, welcomed the audience and International Business major; and 4-night stay, students will find made announcements about what Melissa Nguyen, French and Music themselves immersed in the "Big was happening the rest of Education major. Apple's" Theater District. homecoming week. The 2002-2003 candidates for While there, students will see John Hilpert, NSU president, Marshall included Ryan Wilhelm, three Broadway shows, including the gave a lighthearted welcome to the accounting and finance major; Sal new stage adaptation of John Waters' crowd sharing the history of the Roseland, business management cult classic film, Hairspray. college and of homecoming week major; Riley Lamb, biology major Also part of the trip will be a since the first Gypsy Day and chemistry minor; Tucker Broadway Master acting workshop, a celebrations. The Aberdeen alumni Willard, elementary education behind the scenes tour of Radio City group, the Royal Order of the Gyps, major and elementary music Music Hall, a visit to the then presented Hilpert with a minor; and Scott Bender, Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well check for $4000 and announced professional accounting major. as walking tours of Greenwich their 2002-2003 king, Ward Following the introduction of Village, SOHO, ChinaTown, Little Schumacher of Aberdeen. Past this year's candidates the following Marshal Tucker Willard, sponsored by Student Association, and Queen Missy homecoming royalty and royalty coaches shared inspirational words Nguyen, sponsored by Sigma Alpha Iota, reigned over the Gypsy Day festivities. Italy, Fifth Avenue and Central Park, Photo by AShley Sutton. and Rockefeller Center. Participating candidates were then recognized with the student body: Coach Jim and recognized the athletes in the Homecoming Royalty float in the students will receive credit for the by the assembly. Fuller, cross country; Coach Ken crowd. Gypsy Days parade. Willard and trip. Entertainment included Heupel, football; Coach Steve Kramer Hall was announced as Nguyen also made an appearance An initial payment and performances by the Northern Kehm, soccer; Coach Paul Sather, the winner of the residence hall at the half-time of the football game reservation must be made by Highlights, NSU Cheerleaders, golf; Coach Lisa Schriver, where they were presented to the October 8. Interested students NSU Marching Wolves and a volleyball. Each coach thanked the decorating contest. All the candidates rode on the should contact Dan Yurgaitis or stop Gypsy Day skit performed by Jay group for supporting their teams crowd. by his office in JC and pick up a brochure. Legacy of Leadership Garden donor Pa ant Signs with C- Shafp Productions Independent record label, C-Sharp revealed; time capsule sealed tight Productions has announced the Mandy Martin signing of singer/songwriter Nathan Campus Reporter Payant. Payant is a native of Redfield, and a current NSU student. Sharp said Payant's style is, "Like "legacy of leadership John Mayer meets James Taylor in a for centuries to coffee shop." Work has begun on A come," Baron Payant's debut CD which will be Blanchard, Student Association released early 2003. It will features president, said, about Northern original songs written by Payant and State University, the students, the produced by C-Sharp. professors and the alumni at the Payant has ben performing for a Thursday, Sept. 26 dedication of number of years in coffee houses. He the Legacy of Leadership garden Columns of the Legacy Garden in progress. Photo by Ashley The finished Legacy Garden. Photo by Brandy Schnabel has shared the stage with bands and and the sealing of the centennial Sutton artists like Ari Hest, Long Since time capsule. The program celebrated NSU priorities for NSU in the future: Shelterbelt, to information about Forgotten, and Pegtop. Payant also A large group of students, and the Foundation with many to develop aggressive enrollment, athletics, courses, the budget, the has worked in musical theatre faculty, business leaders and speakers thanking the over 6,000 to be constantly ready to meet Board of Regents, the different holding down lead roles. community members alumni recognized for giving to accreditation requirements, to schools on campus and the One of the first tracks completed congregated on the campus green the school. Through the giving of complete renovations around Statewide Center for E-learning. from his CD "Am I Doing the Right for the long-awaited Legacy of many, NSU has been able to campus, to finish the single Several Centennial items were Thing?" is now available online at Leadership garden dedication. progress. database among all state also included, such as the limited www.mp3.com/nathanpayant . It is To start off the festivities, the According to John Hilpert, universities, to further develop edition centennial print, signed a reflection on simpler times when NSU band entertained the crowd NSU president, over the last the Statewide Center for E- by artist Peter Killian, titled, "The we were children. while the guests enjoyed a buffet twelve months, accomplishments learning and to possibly realign Green," several banners, a All of the company's artists can be and perused the finished garden. have been great. These the NCAA conference commencement program from reached at the label website The Legacy Garden features accomplishments include: boundaries. the 100th ceremony, a copy of www.sharpmusic.com. bricks of all sizes bearing the reaching 60 school districts via The celebration was Northern State University: The names of many people important the Statewide Center for E- summarized by Hilpert's words, First Century, 1901-2001, edited INDEX 16 PAGES to the continuing success of NSU learning technology, "[It is] mores blessed to give than by Mark Bartusis, Phd. and its programs, including: past implementing a rural teaching receive." In addition, the time capsule 2-3 NEWS and present professors, students, placement system, continuing to Following the dedication of the holds a Time magazine dated EDITORIAL 4-5 businesses and community hold the International Business garden was the sealing of the Sept. 11, 2002, which was the first FEATURE 6-7 members. The columns feature Conference sponsored by the centennial time capsule. The time anniversary issue, and W GYPSY DAY SPREAD 8-9 the names of the founding fathers Center of Excellence, the NSU capsule will be opened during the magazine of 2002 culture and TRACKER 10 of the NSU Foundation and a band performing at the Kennedy sesquicentennial in the 2051- style. 11 The time capsule will be on MOVIE REVIEW thank you to the donor of the the Center in Washington, D.C., and 2052 school year. Items in the capsule range from display in the Beulah Williams ARTS 12-13 project, Harvey Jewett, South receiving 32 faculty Governor 14-15 an edition of The Exponent to a Library for the remainder of the SPORTS Dakota Board of Regents Grant Awards. CLASSIFIED 16 president. Hilpert also mentioned six Centennial issue of the semester, when it will be stored. News 2 Wednesday, October 2, 2002 News Exponent The Edge Nightclub provides Coming next edition... an alternative for students Meet your Student Mandy Martin and hearing the same people say, pizza, pool, darts, foosball, Campus Reporter 'We're back at the Zoo again,' we meeting new people and having decided to open a place to give fun with friends, for those who Association. 1 is a Wednesday night. You those people somewhere else to are 18 or older. are in your residence hall go." "We grew up in this town with room, doing absolutely nothing to do. We didn't have a nothing. You think to "It is important to have place to go socialize. So we are yourself..."What is there to do giving students a place to go in Aberdeen on a Wednesday some variety, and The Edge socialize and meet new What are they night?" provides that variety." people," Severson said. Never fear, two Northern Severson, a 1999 NSU State University alumni have graduate, and Wylie, a 1993 supposed to be doing opened The Edge, a nightclub JtffSeverson NSU graduate, think it is that provides college students Edge Co-Owner important to cater to the a place to go and socialize. needs of college students. for you and are they Located at 18 Second Avenue "Our goal is to really give the Southeast, The Edge used to be The Edge is doing just that. Not college-age group an alternative called the Bar Rouge. However, on only can people over 21 enjoy a to the Zoo, to give them a doing it? May 1, 2002 it opened under new different atmosphere while different scene. It is important to owners, Jeff Severson and Jason mingling, those who are under have some variety, and The Edge Wylie, and on June 1, 2002 it the age of 21 can have a place to provides that variety," Severson became The Edge. go as well. said. The Edge is targeted towards On Wednesday nights, The So if you are looking for a fun college-age kids, Severson said. Edge doesn't serve alcohol and new place to go, "Come check it "After bartending at the Zoo opens its doors for dancing, out yourself," Severson said. Rugby defined: just the basics Ryan Daily Now the sport has grown to a Campus Reporter team consisting of 15 players, generally 8 forwards and 7 backs. s it football without the The field is referred to as "The pads, soccer using your Pitch" and is no more than 100 1 hands, or kill the carrier? meters long and 69 meters wide. Many similar questions run Games usually last 80 minutes, through an audience's mind on which is divided into two 40- the field of RUGBY. minute halves. The only similarity proven Play begins with a kick and between these sports are players doesn't stop until there is a on a field with a ball trying to penalty, knock-on, or the ball is win. Rugby is in a category of its out of play. Anyone on the field is own and its popularity is quickly allowed to run, pass, or kick the NSU and SDSU rugby players scrumming down. Photo by Ashley Sutton spreading across the nation, not ball. The line of scrimmage moves SDSU players in pursuit of Sam to mention South Dakota. Many up and down the field with the against each other to gain back in and the forwards jump or Mounga. Photo by Ryan Daily students may not even realize ball; therefore, teammates may possession of the ball. are thrown in the air to gain to get started. Regardless of what Northern State University has a not pass it forward or they will be Most minor penalties result in possession. can read and what people may say rugby team. Well, NSU does, and offsides. a scrummage or scrum. Forwards Scoring in rugby is done by about rugby, the best way to learn both the men's and women's Blocking is not allowed, so a from the opposing teams bind touching the ball down in the try is to watch a game or even play. team have started this season player without the ball may not together and engage while the zone, and is worth five points. A The NSU men's and women's with a win. be tackled. Once the ball carrier is non-penalized team rolls the ball conversion kick worth two points teams will be playing at home the Rugby was said to have tackled and brought to the in. The teams then push and may then be attempted. The kick next three weekends in a row. So originated in 1823 when a boy in ground, they must release the ball wheel against each other while must be perpendicular to where now the objective is to get out and Rugby, England picked up and or stand up to grab it again. A trying to hook the ball with their the ball is touched down and pass support them since there is no carried the ball during a game of ruck is most commonly seen after feet. The scrum half then passes between the goal posts. longer an excuse for not soccer. That boys mistake has a tackle. This is when 2 or more the ball out to the line. If the ball Rugby is a unique sport which understanding the rules of the generated an entire sport of its players from each team attempt goes out of bounds, then a line- can be very complex. These are game. The next home games will own. to step over the ball by going out will occur. The ball is thrown just the basic objectives and rules be Oct. 12.

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THE Remembering 9-11 Johnson visits whit- OF NORTI IERN STATE UNIVERSETY Bob Pore Campus Reporter campus, meets irrini4j4 — • ne year ago on September 11, 2001, the whole nation was with supporters Patrick Ebert shocked when two airplanes were Advertising Manager Michael Fosdick Lori Mack hijacked and crashed into the the the war on Iraq. B. Johnson replied Business Manager Layout Editor World Trade Center Towers, and that the senator believed that we Melinda Jones later a third and fourth plane [Bush's administration] needed to Webmaster crashed into the Pentagon and arb Johnson, wife of work with the United Nations to Ashley Sutton Pennsylvania, respectively. Now, Senator Tim Johnson, develop a coalition. B. Johnson Photo Editor one year has passed, but these B recently visited NSU to listed some of the things that T. events will never be forgotten. Students and community members discuss issues relating to her Johnson has done lately including Northern students, faculty and gathered together to remember the husband's campaign. College increasing the funding of Pell Jordan Palmer tragedies of September 11, 2001. Office Manager staff remembered the tragic events Photo by Ryan Dailey. Democrats sponsored the event Grants by several on the night of Sept. 11, 2002 with with about 15 billion dollars, a candle light memorial service. tragedies, as well as sharing their people attending. increasing the size of University President John definition of what being an B. Johnson first Pell Grants, and NEW L Hilpert welcomed the group. The American means. brought the group helping keep the Sarah Breen choir, under the direction of NSU Counseling Center staff was up-to-date on what interest rates of Malene Little Mandy Martin TIFF Timothy Woods, sang many introduced including: Deb Walker, has been student loans down. Campus News Carole Kiecker patriotic songs throughout the Heather Haliburton, and Jolene happening lately in B. Johnson was Grant Manhart memorial service, including the Grajczyk. The following campus Washington, D.C. asked Greg Parmeter how she Opinion national anthem, Amazing Grace, ministry representatives were also She also answered thought the America the Beautiful, My Country introduced: John Baskins of United questions from the campaign was going. Ben Bonus Amanda Fickbohm 'Tis Of Thee, and God Bless America. Campus Ministries, Rhonda audience about She replied saying Sports Raphael Duncan Hilpert spoke to the assembled Haglen of ELCA Lutheran Campus what T. Johnson that the Cook Political Jeremy Swanston Ric Dias crowd, asking them, "Does it feel Ministries, Father Larry and has been doing in Barb Johnson spoke [kip students Report in Feature like one year to you?" and other Michala Heller of the Newman Washington. She and staff;a • g their questions Washington, D.C., a about her husband and his campaign. such rhetorical questions. He Center, and Jarvis and Crystal Wipf said that T. Photo by Ryan Dailey. • n. highly respected spoke about patriotism, about not of the Intervarsity Christian Johnson has been political report, said feeling guilty for going on with Fellowship. working hard on the that Tim Johnson campaign was

every day life after the tragedy of The group lit their candles while appropriations committee to get the best organized campaign in the

Sept. 11, and quoted the 'Pledge of David Grettler, professor of history, money to help combat the United States of both the

Allegiance' and 'The Lord's Prayer.' recited the Gettysburg Address. economic slump brought on by the democratic and republican parties. Hilpert then turned the program Freshman Amy Cianni, Sioux Falls, drought in South Dakota. He has She also commented that the most

over to Student Association read an original poem about Sept. also been working to increase the important part of the campaign

President and Vice-President Baron 11. money that helps pay for was all the parts. B. Johnson said, Blanchard and Cristy Costas who The event ended in a moment of prescription drugs. "You have to have all the parts,

addressed the crowd, mentioning silence to pray and mourn in After bringing the group up-to- volunteers, staff, money for PHOT4C4WasMO?HE- 4 RS the attack on Pearl Harbor, the whatever way was appropriate for date, B. Johnson opened the floor advertising and support. You Nikki Reuer

assassination of President John F. their faith, candles were blown out for questions. One spectator asked can't highlight any one part of

Kennedy, and other similar and everyone left in silence. what T. Johnson's position was on them."

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She also said there seemed information. front of NSU M.J. hall, the tables to be quite a few students stopping Nick Brotzel, a The Exponent stands behind the university policies representing various Northern State by, showing interest in things the democratic regarding the illegal use of alcohol and the following University clubs and local businesses society has to offer, which includes field organizer, disclosure is policy as defined by the officials of Northern State University and the South Dakota could not be missed as students went mock trials and preparation for law said the Board of Regents: Alcohol use by those under the to and from classes, most booths school. purpose for age of 21 is illegal under South Dakota State Law. cited great turnout and members did Nearby, the Native American them being on NSU and these advertisers neither encourage nor not seem to mind taking time out of Student Association was also set up. campus is to get condone the illegal use of alcoholic beverages. their busy schedules to promote Raychel Runnels said their main goal students to be Editorial content and opinions expressed in The Exponent are not a direct reflection of the views of their organizations. was to promote the association and more politically the officials of Northern State University. Free hot dogs and pop, and music recruit new members. active. Aman The Exponent is a division of Student Publications drew students to the green in front of "I think the activities fair is a Collection of MU and is a student managed bimonthly the MJ building. Many freshman positive thing. It allows clubs a newspaper, funded with revenue gathered from the Services, Lisa Wagner of the Volunteer Service Clearinghouse explains NSU General Activity Fee and is provided to the turned out to see what NSU has to chance to shine and show what they Education some of their programs to a student touring the Activities Fair. campus community at no circulation cost. offer beside classes, and many are all about," Junior Jared Hoffman, Assistance Photo by Missy Nguyen. planned to be involved after getting Aberdeen, who was manning the Corporation, and Cendant had tables number of organizations hungry for CONTACT 6s information from the different Science Club's table said. Sporting at the fair promoting their services to new members. It was a great Newsroom 605-626-2534 organizations. "I plan on joining the his tie-dye club t-shirt, he tried to college students and job opportunity for students to see Ad. Staff 605-626-3378 rugby team and the law type club," encourage other students interested opportunities available. what's out the and get involved. If Fax 605-626-2559 Freshman Andy Cowan, Aberdeen in science to.sign up. Different services that are offered students missed the activities fair and P.O. Box 861 1200 S. Jay St. said. One of the newer clubs on on campus were out telling students are still interested in becoming a Aberdeen, SD 57401 But organizations were not just campus, the English Club, also found what they do as well. Beverly Werner member of a particular organization [email protected] targeting new students. Junior Angie the Activities Fair a great time to let of the Career Development and there is still time to join. Anytime Sieh, Aberdeen, at the Phi Beta students know who they are and add Placement Center was letting throughout the year members are ,XPONENT:ONLINE The online Exponent has changed addresses and is Lamda table said the Future Business new members to the growing club. students know that some of the accepted. Students should keep an completely revamped. Read The Exponent bimonthly Leaders of America are looking for Other organizations from the things the center can help students eye out for flyers representing online, meet the staff and learn about the history of The anyone, no matter what year of community were also present. The with are choosing a major and different organizations that are Exponent. college they are in, to become YMCA entertained students by finding a job after graduation. posted around campus and check http://www.northern.edu involved. The group enticed new demonstrating boxing techniques NSU's activities fair, which lasted their campus e-mail, where clubs members interested in business with that are used in their boxing from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. saw contact all students with meeting /exponent/index.html the things they offer, such as resume program. Both the democratic and quite a turnout, which encouraged a dates and activities. Editorial 4 Wednesday, October 2, 2002 Editorial Exponent Gypsy Day USA - a week in question? Just how did "Gypsy" week originate, anyhow? ypsy Day USA...Gypsy therefore required to take more than one week...homecoming...What's class teaching the tenets of cultural G in a name, anyway? Plenty, if diversity and sensitivity in the classroom. you really think about it. Where is the message being lost? O Northern State University entitles their What's in a name? If a rose by any other homecoming week "Gypsy" week. name would still smell as sweet, wouldn't a Students parade around in satin "Gypsy" "Gypsy" week by any other name still be costumes, with the girls in big earrings and the same? U the guys wear sashes. Corsages are worn There would still be everything that which bear small Barbie doll heads with goes along with homecoming. There brunette braids, headbands and beaded would still be coronation, still be a Queen earrings. The phrase of the week is, "It's and Marshal. There would still be a GYPSY day!" Is it all really necessary? parade, Thunder, tailgating, rugby, Those without Gypsy heritage may not volleyball, football, cheerleaders, and understand, but what if it was called Kraut everything else that denotes homecoming week? Would - - in the minds of students running Wh at do YOU3rrTtt ..- kIsk students, faculty around in Tell us on the Z%. 6.,pow—x-rvehsite. and alumni. leiderhosen Homecoming is carrying steins supposed to be and bra twursts about school saying nothing but Gypsy Day - spirit, isn't it? "Ja, you betcha!" And isn't Wolf all week long Should the name Week more offend anyone about NSU w i t h stay or go? school spirit predominantly then "Gypsy" German-Russian Go to 14,1.1,W,northern.edu anti click an 7/t. week? heritage? What f,r -e—r-link beneath the picture' to access Realize that about Asian week?, the online poll questioning Everyone could put ------— establishment, or pull the skin near their eyes back with tape tradition, for that matter, does not scream and walk around carrying chopsticks and of tyranny or any other sort of E singing Wang Chung all the while play- authoritative offense. It is just that - acting karate for five days. Surely that questioning, and questions are the most Members of Editorial Board include, top to bottom, left to right: Patrick Ebert, Advertising Manager; Michael Fosdick, Business Manager; Ashley Sutton, Photo Editor; Melinda Jones, Webmaster; Brandy would be offensive to anyone who is proud harmless vehicle to express thoughts and Schnabel, News Editor; and Lori Mack, Layout Editor. of their Asian-American heritage. Or to concerns or to prompt change. Questions anyone who respects different cultures. are not just cause for retribution when It's about just that - respect. Those who they are asked in the name of open- Does something on this page really get to you? respect cultural differences can see the mindedness, in the name of respect, and in injustice in "Gypsy" week. It is an the name of acceptance. Want to let us know exactly what you think? inaccurate depiction of an unique ethnic Everyone has heard and many have said group whose historical background has that the only stupid question is the been nearly forgotten (see the last question that goes unasked. Question Exponent edition for more background on away, NSU students. Question what you \A/rite a letter to the editor! Gypsy, or Romany, culture). see, question what you hear, and be smart NSU as a state institution prides itself about it. Have a reason, have support and on providing a quality liberal education, have a cause. It's your education and you're Send it to Student Publications, NSU Box 861 or including the emphasis on student paying for it. Use it and be wise with it. acceptance of cultural diversity. Many Speak up, students; it's your email it to [email protected] NSU students are teaching majors and are homecoming. A parable

Indian Days members of the community and arrows, yelling war-whoops all the there were several people in the town who would paint their windows, display signs, while. All in all, it was one of the most fun, wondered if the tradition should continue. and where the special t-shirts that were and most anticipated, weeks of the year in After all, it was promoting a bad stereotype printed every year. One shop owner even this small, quiet, and happy town. of an entire race of people; the tradition just had a large mural painted of a chipmunk, That is until one day when a stranger didn't seem right. They lobbied to have the the school's mascot, dressed as an Indian came to town during Indian Week. This name changed, and nearly succeeded. When brave waving a hatchet. Students of the stranger was of Indian descent, and his the alumni heard of the move to end Indian Gregory Parmeter school, the marching band in particular, feelings were hurt to see such negative, and Days, they rallied together crying that it Opinion Columnist took great pleasure in running around false, images of his ancestors being used in a would be an injustice to end such a popular shouting "It's Imam-dian Days!" It was a celebration. The stranger didn't think that and long-standing tradition. Some even near guarantee that there would be at least the people of the town were deliberately quietly insinuated that they would pull their nce upon a time there was a one large party somewhere each night that trying to be mean, so he decided ask the donations if it so happened. Many students small town in the middle of week. college if they realized that its celebration on the campus joined the outrage, and rural America. It was a friendly Shortly after the tradition had begun, a was hurtful to a group of people who had mounted a campaign to save the town where people waved at each other as group of local businessmen formed a club to been treated very poorly by many people for celebration. They succeeded, and the they passed on the road, locals smiled at support the school and aid in the planning a long time. The school told him that it was tradition continued. But the town wasn't so strangers, and people, for the most part, felt of Indian Days. They named themselves the simply tradition, and wasn't hurting happy anymore. Year after year, the same safe. The town had its problems, sure, but all Loyal Order of the Injuns. They were a good anyone, so why bother changing it? The argument arose, and every year, nothing in all, it was a good place to live. organization of good men who did much to school did follow through on one changed, and every year people became In this town was a small college. The aide the community year round. Every they suggestion, however, which was to offer more and more divided. After awhile, professors and students loved to brag about would gather and announce their president lectures on Indian culture during the week, people stopped waving to one another on the big-school quality of the education in the for the year, the Chief of the Injuns, at the but it didn't last long. The stranger, not the road, they no longer smiled at strangers, small-school atmosphere, the athletic teams coronation ceremony on the Thursday of being satisfied with such a small concession, and people started locking their doors at liked to boast of their dominance over other Indian Week. The Loyal Order of the Injuns continued his quest to help the college see night. Eventually, the town was no longer schools in the conference, and the fine arts even organized its own band to march into the.errors of its ways. But the people of the such a quiet, happy place. Here ends the departments regarded themselves as the coronation, though some did so with some town cried "what about the university down parable. best in the area. And everyone was, by and difficulty after an afternoon of the road that celebrates "Drifter Days? It's remarkable that when the particulars large, just about right on. It was a good "celebration." Should they change that because it's of a situation are altered, even just a little, college, and the town was very fond of it. Before the football game that culminated insensitive to homeless people?" The the situation no longer seems so benign. We Every year in the fall the school and the the week of celebration, the city planners stranger wanted to ask if the university can never truly celebrate our diversity here town would prepare a great week-long and the college would organize a grand down the road started throwing puppies off on campus as long as we choose to celebrate celebration in honor of the school and its parade full of floats, bands, Shriners in little of buildings, would the small college follow ethnic stereotypes rather than the alumni that they affectionately called cars, and people throwing candy. Many suit? But seeing no progress, the stranger accomplishments of this institution. Not "Indian Days." The tradition had its roots in people would march in the parade in full soon went away, and the town was again money, nor ignorance, nor even tradition the very beginning of the school and they Native American dress, complete with quiet and happy. can justify it. Shame on me for remaining took great pride in the festivities. During feathered headdresses, moccasins, and bows Not long after the stranger, however, quiet. Shame on all of us. Exponent • Wednesday, October 2, 2002 • Editorial 5 From the left...... to the right Johnson has SD Guns don't kill people, sportsmen support people kill people Katie Vidoloff believer in the benefits of hunting on Jesse Whiteside asked about the effectiveness of concealed Opinion Columnist public lands to manage wildlife, Johnson Opinion Columnist carry laws, Lott responded, "Will allowing has been dismayed by growing efforts to With the political elections of our law-abiding citizens to carry concealed ith the November election increase background checks during the country approaching, those of us inclined to handguns safe lives? The answer is yes it a month away, there are hunting season. In turn, he's taken his vote will once again find ourselves weighing will." Overall states that have concealed W many undecided voters in concerns directly to the Attorney General our stances on the different issues in an carry laws have a 22 percent lower violent the much-anticipated U.S. Senate race and the director of the FBI to request attempt to vote for the right candidate. crime rate, 28 percent lower murder rate, featuring incumbent Tim Johnson (D) immediate changes. One issue that isn't really a factor in our and 38 percent fewer robberies than states against John Thune (R). Among the Dean probably puts Johnson's efforts state, but will be in many others, is gun that prohibit carrying a concealed weapon. central issues of particular importance to best, "A lot of us law-abiding sportsmen control. The belief of the "other" side is Think of it this way. If you were a criminal, college students and hunters are the are the beneficiaries of Tim Johnson's that we need more laws and regulations, would you feel safer robbing someone in a protection of South Dakotans' Second effort. Tim Johnson is a real believer in the and that the government is smart enough to state where they can defend themselves, or Amendment rights. Second Amendment and that's good for enact laws that will prevent criminals from in one where you know they can't carry a Recently, many have attacked Johnson's me and that's good for all sportsmen." committing crimes with firearms. concealed weapon? The answer is record on the right to bear arms, going as And Johnson has been a long-time According to the definition of "criminal," obvious. far as starting a smear campaign to supporter of the health and vitality of we are dealing with people, that have no A huge misconception on the part of frighten SD sportsmen. His record needs wildlife, according to Dean. problems breaking laws. Will a few more some people is that the Second to be set straight. With the support of 400 "In six years in the U.S. Congress, John on the books really help? Amendment doesn't even protect an "Sportsmen for Johnson" statewide, as Thune has compiled one of the worst When it comes to gun control, the individual's right to own a firearm. "A well as the enthusiastic backing of Tony voting records in the House," Dean said. statistics speak for themselves. For well-regulated Militia, being necessary to Dean, Tim Johnson is not only South All the while, he explains, "Tim Johnson example firearms are used, on average, the security of a free State, the right of the Dakota's best choice to protect hunters' has an excellent conservation voting about 2.5 million times per year for self- people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be rights, but its best choice to ensure record. Why is that important? Without defense, compared to an average of 750,000 infringed." They say that 'Militia' means precious wildlife resources are preserved. good conservation, we will have no fish or firearm-related crimes per year. Therefore, National Guard or law enforcement. In In a recent National Rifle Association wildlife habitat." it can be said that a firearm is about 3.5 fact, "well regulated militia" means the questionnaire, Johnson agreed with the While six years ago Dean voted for times as likely to be used for self-defense people, with privately owned weapons, and NRA with 24 out of 25 issues. An avid Thune, much has changed. "Now John can than it is for a crime. Along with that, officers chosen by themselves." Therefore hunter, he is a member of the talk all he wants about his voting record," robbery and assault victims who used a it is impossible for the National Guard to Congressional Sportsman's Caucus, a says Dean. "But I've watched his record on firearm for defense suffered fewer injuries be our Militia since it is controlled bipartisan coalition of Congressional conservation issues, and I can say that I than any other method of protection, exclusively by our Federal Government. members working to protect hunting, haven't left John Thune- John Thune left including those who didn't resist at all. There you have it, the Second shooting, trapping, and fishing. A firm me." According to a •University of Chicago Amendment absolutely gives us the right to press release, professor John Lott conducted bear arms and the statistics prove that gun a study to determine the effect of concealed- control laws do not work. What we need is carry laws. He found that when a county to enforce the laws we have. Guns don't Vote November 5! enacted concealed-carry laws murder rates kill people. People kill people. Voter registration deadline: October 21 fell by 8 percent, rapes fell by 5 percent, and aggravated assault fell by 7 percent. When r Coming soon...

Lisa Daily, the author of this "fun, tell- it-like-it-is relationships column," has S OP GETTING DUMPED! been featured on shows from Howard Stern to the Sally Show, and in magazines from Men's Health to Cosmopolitan. LISA DAILY You want it. Bad. Manhart says...but you'll do what you want anyway Grant Manhart people are thinking about at any given limiting thoughts, regardless of how long realizing the second rate status is their own Opinion Columnist moment. I repeat I like everything, there are they have been held as fact on the prairies!! special creation these ideas are a drag to some challenges however. Let me also say that there are obvious any organization or class and I'd like to wipe ditor's Note: During conversations Like what? exceptions and I certainly teach with them on out this kind of thinking. When your joy as a with Dr. Manhart last spring, it Well I think in four some years of buzzing the music faculty...world class people and professor is wrapped up in waking up some Ebecame apparent that some of his around here I have observed some regional musicians from South Dakota...they just of these minds...well that's why patience is a ideas could benefit NSU students, so we cultural tendencies which affect how many never chose to buy into any local values or huge part of the teaching game! interviewed him on student life at NSU and students perceive themselves, which dulls beliefs which conflicted with excellence. What do you see in NSU's future? subjects various. some striving for excellence which can slow Another challenge is facing NSU is along Provided the faculty and students keep growth here. If one does not grow while at these same lines. It appears to me that a lot of buying into excellence and do not give in to Who are you and what brought you to NSU? college, I have some things wrong. If I am folks in the region function on the the weight of the "why should I care...it's just I am a 45-year-old failed fisheries obsessive /compulsive about anything (and assumption Northern is "in" Aberdeen. That Aberdeen" crowd, I think this University is a biology/veterinary science major that has it sure ain't a clean office-just ask my dean!!), is, going to NSU is no different than going to perfect size to become whatever it wants. At played trumpet since 5th grade, received it is in desiring to "fix" underachieving the mall or ice rink here....it's well, Aberdeen. some point the culture from four or five three degrees in music playing it, performed and/or negative young people. That is not too weird by itself, but when folks states around starts to scratch it's collective on it with some famous jazz people, toured For example, it appears that South Dakota in the region think of any university in chin and say, "well hear ifyou REALLY want the world playing it, and worked playing it in folks in general have an inherited expectation another state, like Iowa, for example—they to get ahead in the field of that New York and Puerto Rico. I am also a that the sons and daughters of the prairie are automatically assume there are more school in Aberdeen really is hot...perfect size widowed father of four-year-old twin boys. I very good athletes, and could and should "special" or "better" people teaching and and somehow for a state school they seem to have worked as a bakery cleaner, dude ranch stand up to national or world competition. I studying there because it's, you know, have a way of making kids get excited about and summer camp wrangler, ice am thrilled by this, and I think we see the "Iowa", or you know, "private". Of course working and having fun don't know what skating/hockey instructor, and ran a fishing natural fruits of this positive attitude. There NSU's orchestra and basketball team and it is, really, there's just somthin"bout the lure manufacturing business...while not were four South Dakotans in last year's Super business department are all part of place that makes you want to do real playing trumpet. Bowl, probably more if you include Nebraska Aberdeen, but for heaven's sake how good"...try this at a bigger school-forget I always wanted to teach college, because I and North Dakota—note Brock Lesnar of frustrating as Alex Fokkens (NSU Orchestra- about it! Way too many egos thinking the have always been compelled to work with Webster and so on. Capetown , South Africa) Don Meier (NSU place owes them a living for working three young people and I fell in love with South In my area of music, it appears that a Basketball...visit his website for his days a week. Every day is like summer camp Dakota when my brother, a periodontist, was regional value is the idea that music is good specs..wow!!) or Jim Kennedy (NSU here! working in Rapid City. The job came open at for you, but to take it to excess is not a good Business three degrees from Illinois!) are What advice would you give to the students at the right time. use of one's time. I observed there were zero all under the NSU roof. So I am officially out NSU now? What do you like about NSU? South Dakotans in the National Symphony to change thought from "Northern in Hmm....let's see. Do not get a tattoo. Everything....it is a wonderful learning orchestra which toured though here last Aberdeen" to "Northern AT Aberdeen". Really give some thought to who you really opportunity for students, and a wonderful Spring. My point is there are cultural There seems to be two kinds of students at want to be as an adult and start asking teaching opportunity for professors. assumptions about what regional kids do NSU. Those who strive for excellence and everyone you meet lots of questions about What do you not like about NSU? and are expected to do which produce real demand it from their faculty, and another their life. I learn more from students and Elmmmm remember "NSU" is the world results—positive and negative—and I kind thinking and acting like they are at a other faculty in a day than most classes I've collective attributes of what about 3500 hereby officially declare war upon negatively second rate college in a second rate town, not taken!

Feature 6 Wednesday, October 2, 2002 Exponent The signs of October are here Pearson assumes new role

Aries: March 21- April 19 Compatible Signs Libra, Sagittarius: Nov. 23 - Dec. 22 Jacqueline Barnaud Numbers: 1, 10, 19, 28, 37, 46, 55 Sagittarius, Aries, Gemini Numbers: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54 Campus reporter Compatible Signs: Gemini, Leo, Your appeal and energy are Compatible Signs: Aquarius, Aries, Leo, Libra Sagittarius, Aquarius holding strong the first week of this en Pearson is a new The work place could be a very Watch your money this month for month. This would be a good time to professor at Northern interesting place this month. You you will have a tendency to splurge. persuade others to understand your State University. She says point of view or open up to an idea of may find yourself strongly attracted p An extra flirtatious flare will be a part that she is one of the few people who to a co-worker and visa-versa. If you of your daily interactions - beware of yours. You may also be feeling more have been lucky enough to find a are unattached, that's great, if somebody who may take this too sensual than usual-this could make career that they truly enjoy. not...then keep your distance and seriously and steer clear of this the work place quite interesting (be Although it is not always easy, and stay far away from temptation. You individual. If you find yourself filled good if you are already attached). involves some sacrifice, Pearson is Pen Pearson enjoys teching at NSU. will shake a feeling of spinning your She is one of the new faculty that was with nervous tension take extra time Near the end of the month, try to doing what she loves. finalize some decision making that wheels on a project and will begin to hired over the summer. Photo by to maintain order in your life - this Pearson received her Bachelor's Scott Henrikson. notice progress. Enjoy this sense of will keep it to a minimum. A lost you have been putting off. Through degree from Briar Cliff College in boring or not as interesting as others, accomplishment and keep the friendship can be renewed through clear thinking and by weighing Sioux City, Iowa. She did not always but none were unbearable. Ofcourse, forward motion moving. Recognize an honest discussion. logistics, you'll make good decisions. know she wanted to be a college Pearson also said that she enjoys sound advice when you hear it. English professor. "It was a process," learning and likes school. Taurus: April 21- May 21 Virgo: Aug. 24 - Sept.n23 she said. Her first two years of Pearson has spent the last thirteen Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 Numbers: 2, 11, 20, 29, 37, 47, 56 Numbers: 6, 15, 24, 33, 42, 51 school, Pearson was majoring in years of her life in Sioux Falls. She Numbers: 10, 28, 37, 46, 55 Compatible Signs: Cancer, Virgo, Compatible Signs: Scorpio, chemistry. Then, her junior year, she decided to move to Aberdeen Compatible Signs: Pisces, Taurus, Capricorn, Pisces Capricorn, Taurus, Cancer took a required English course that because NSU offered her the virgo, Scorpio Stay far away from negative people This looks to be a good month for she ended up enjoying. At first, she English/creative writing position. Focus on communication this this month for they will just rob you you as long as you realize that you are wasn't sure if it was just the excellent The school is the right size, the month. You will have a tendency to of your much-needed energy. in control of your actions. You may teaching of the professor or the faculty nice and the campus throw all of your attention into work Surround yourself with positive, up- find that you have trouble subject. beautiful. She is enjoying her job or ambitious projects. If you neglect beat individuals who will contribute concentrating - do not take this So, she took another English class teaching what she loves...English. loved ones, you will be guaranteed in a constructive way to your life. mode too seriously, it will pass, but and she knew that English was the She teaches composition 1 and 2 and their hurt feelings. It is good to work Routine is important to get the job it is probably not a good idea to get field she wanted to study. After literature background courses. This hard, but you must maintain a done. Hang in there and do what you caught up in fine details for you will graduating from Briar Cliff, she took spring she will be teaching creative healthy balance. Do not forget "who" must to accomplish your goals -your need your good concentration for four years off to work and moved to writing-poetry and next spring is important in your life. If you are efforts will be rewarded even if the that. When you feel frustrations Sioux Falls. She worked at City Bank creative writing-fiction. Her unattached you may find yourself end seems far away. Your will and mounting, do not explode. Do some as a customer service representative specialization is 20th century attracted to somebody totally determination can carry you through kind of physical activity to release the for a while and then found a job as a literature. unexpected. Release stress by an to your desired outcome. A loved one tension in a constructive way. This construction news reporter for Although Pearson is happy at aerobic form of exercise . is in need of your patience right now will make the difference between a McGraw Hill, which she enjoyed. NSU, she had to leave her husband - not judgment. good or bad outcome. Pearson attended South Dakota and cat in Sioux Falls. Her husband Aquarius: Jan. 21- Feb. 19 State University to get her Masters . was unable to move to Aberdeen Numbers: 11,29,38,47,56 Gemini: May 21- June 21 Libra: Sept. 24 - Oct. 23 During her first semester at SDSU, right away with her because he is Compatible Signs: Aries, Gemini, Numbers: 3, 12, 21, 30, 48, 57 Numbers: 7, 16, 25, 34, 43, 52 Pen was not so sure that she wanted working in Sioux Falls. She also had Libra, Sagittarius Compatible Signs: Leo, Libra, Compatible Signs: Sagittarius, to teach. However, after being a to leave their cat, Jack, at home. So, Sex appeal is surrounding your Aquarius, Aries Aquarius, Gemini, Leo Teacher's Assistant for the first every weekend, Pearson drives home every move. Have fun with it! Do riot Money will have a tendency to slip Your confidence should be at its semester she was "hooked." She to see her family. be shy about the extra attention you between your fingers like water this peak. This would be a good month to continued to work as a TA through During her spare minutes, will be receiving allow it to boost your month so be aware of your spending. put new ideas into action. By the rest of her schooling. After she Pearson can be found reading confidence as intended. A current Only you can keep your wallet in your combining your heart and mind received her MA from SDSU she anything she finds. She is partial to relationship may begin to get spicy. If pocket. You may opt to keep your you can make just about anything went on to earn her PhD at 19th century literature, science all is legitimate, proceed with healthy credit cards at home. Beware of happen - do not be afraid of making University ofSouth Dakota. Pearson fiction, and self-help books. She likes caution. If, however, this is forbidden spreading yourself too thin. Take your dreams come true. Hard work was in college for a total of thirteen to write poetry and some fiction or fruit, do not cross that line! Dignity time for family and good friends - do and perseverance is the key. Be years. non-fiction. She also loves classic first - always. not fall into the trap of helping careful not to believe everything you Of all the classes she took, Pearson movies, Her favorite actors are everyone or you will end up with little are told - your intuition is very says her favorite was a graduate class Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Pisces: Feb. 20 - March 20 appreciation from others and a strong now, listen to it. You may save she took called lexicography. They Bogart. She was nervous that she Numbers: 12, 21, 39, 48, 57 group of neglected loved ones. yourself from some unnecessary discussed all aspects involved in would not have American Movie Compatible Signs: Taurus, Cancer, heartache. This is a good month to constructing dictionaries, as well as Classics (AMC) or Turner Classic Scorpio, Capricom Cancer: June 22 - July 22 spend extra time with family. the history of dictionary making in Movies (TCM) on cable; she was You may very well be facing a Numbers: 4, 13, 22, 31, 40, 49, 58 the United States. She said it was relieved to find that she could have relationship decision this month. If it Compatible Signs: Virgo, Scorpio, Scorpio: Oct.24 - Nov. 22 very interesting and that the both. is time to let go then you will know it Pisces, Taurus Numbers: 8, 17, 26,35,44,53 professor who taught it was an Pearson is enjoying her job and without question. If, however, the Be careful not to hurt a close Compatible Signs: Capricorn, excellent teacher. Interestingly having fun meeting new students two of you are willing to work on friend's feelings this month. You may Pisces, Cancer, Virgo enough, she also stated that after all and teaching them about English. things then give the relationship the unintentionally chase somebody out Things should be slowing down her years of school she really never She brings with her years of chance it deserves... but this is only if of your life by not being in tune to this month a bit. Enjoy your much- had a class that she hated. Some were experience and new ideas. his/her highly sensitive situation. needed rest and relaxation. Use this both parties really are willing to work Use your keen instincts to guide you month to revitalize yourself for your at it. If you are currently in a solid through this one - one who may next big burst of ambition. As usual, relationship you may be ready for a appear just "fine" may be your instincts are right on so if they new level of commitment - this Do you DOODLE? experiencing terrible feelings of are telling you to do something, listen needs to be discussed. Be sure to isolation. This month you could talk to them. You may be feeling some avoid negative people. Surround The Williams Library is collecting submissions. We would a fish out of water, use this to your family pressures and criticism - do yourself with positive people, like to know the year and the course name and number or advantage, but use it for only good. not blow your stack! Use you especially the fiinny ones! You will meeting or conference you were attending when you created Somebody may try to throw more irresistible charm to calm the appreciate the lift! your doodle. responsibility on your shoulders. It is situation. An open dialogue with a Information available at: Submissions will be accepted until Friday, November okay to say "no". loved one will alleviate some hidden http://www.psychic directory.com/ 1, 2002. Contact Nancy Miller at x7775 or fears and strengthen the relationship horoscope/Horoscope.htm. [email protected] for information. 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Exponent • Wednesday, October 2, 2002 • Feature 7 Top 5 CD's That You Don't Have...(but probably should) This Massachusetts trio, already a Steve Rixen "Counting Blue Cars." Seemingly Jimmy Eat World to the land of Although at times it may be a bit Campus Reporter destined for the slow, agonizing sold out auditoriums, boat-loads DJ heavy, this CD is still rocks. A household name on the East death of a one-hit wonder, of cash and best of all, must have for any Incubus fan. Coast, has amassed an incredible i everybody! I guess I Dishwalla looked to be on their groupies..lots and lots of 2. Ben Harper and the underground fan-base. Replacing am writing a music way to be joining the MC groupies. I guess i can't really Innocent Criminals "Live From traditional percussion with column this year for Hammer's and Lou Bega's of the blame them. Anyway, a couple of Mars" Bongos, they are an incredibly H This was a really easy pick for high energy live band and after the Exponent. I don't know nearly world, after their sophomore years ago Jimmy Eat World as much about music as I would effort, "So You Think You Know released the CD, "Clarity". It me to put on this list. This two stealing the show as the opening like to and I may offend the What Life is About," slipped in didn't lead them to any of the disc compilation of Ben Harper's act for John Mayer's summer occasional reader with my tastes. under the radar of the music aforementioned benefits of summer 2000 tour, covers an tour, won't remain in obscurity Lou Bega and MC Hammer fans world. Dishwalla, although, still stardom, but it is one of my incredibly diverse variety of for much longer. I could have put look out!! I like what I like. And I haunted by the ghost of favorite CD's. "Clarity," is music. Ranging from dissonant any of their cd's("Parachute" , think that some of you out there "Counting Blue Cars," proves definitive Emo music. Deep and slide guitar distortion of the first "Goldfly" or "Lost and Gone may like some of the same tunes. I with "Opaline" that they have melodic, this CD's tightly knit cd, to the smooth melodies of his Forever") on this list because thought I would start the year off evolved beyond the realms of pop harmonies sound more mature acoustic jams that compose the nobody has them and they are all by trying to broaden some radio. This is a good CD. This than anything from "Bleed second disc, Harper covers a lot incredible. I recommend getting horizons in this TRL soaked ballad laden album belongs in CD American"...and i can't seem to of ground. There is something for all three and seeing them in world. So here you go... players for romantic evenings, get myself to take it out of my CD everyone on this album. Harper concert if they are anywhere 5. Dishwalla "Opaline" not in discount bins at CD stores. player. shows tremendous depth and within 10 hours of you. still have absolutely no idea Go and pick it up. 3. Incubus "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." emotion in songs like, "Alone" If you have any or all of these what the hell Opaline means, but 4. Jimmy Eat World Brandon Boyd and the boys and "Please Bleed." Blues fans CD's, congratulations! Your taste really who am Ito question. This "Clarity" rock hard on this 1997 release. will definitely dig "The Women in in music isn't as bad as all of your third release from the Santa Since the 2001 release of "Bleed Songs like, "Vitamin", "Glass," You." Even all of you pop radio friends say it is. If not pay a visit Barbara, CA, band reaches far American," this band from Mesa, and "New Skin," show the edgier fans can jam out to "Steal my to you local CD vender and get at beyond any of the group's first AZ, has entered the twilight zone side of the early days of the band. Kisses." Good vibrations for least one of them. Failing that, two albums in depth and realm of TRL and Creed-esque On the other hand, songs like sure! find me and I might loan you one maturity. Dishwalla first radio play. Subtly altering there "Anti-gravity Love Song" and 1. Guster "Goldfly" for a week until you see the light. exploded on to the national scene genre classification from Emo to "Certain Shade of Green" show If you have never heard of Until next time, keep jammin. with the unfortunate 1996 hit, Power pop seems to have led the funky side of Incubus. Guster, wait a couple of months. Around the world and home again... Buenos Aires, Argentina: state in India, has ordered. Hayward, Brentwood and Dublin cancer. Potent enough to bring showing that the fashion Argentine politicians, blamed "It was decided that leaders of to have approached them and tears to the eyes, it is also hailed conscious were also health by voters for leading the country the state should take the lead in requested that they fill his car as an anti-asthmatic. conscious, Jungpeter said. to its worst economic crisis, saving the lives of cows, only then with concrete or hot asphalt. But the results of Masuda's "The debate is open. Although would have to undergo others will follow," Cow An employee of Independent laboratory tests mark the first no study has proved mobile psychiatric tests to ensure they Protection Minister Haren Construction honored the time wasabi has been shown to phones are harmful, no study has are mentally fit to hold office if a Pandya said. request in May in Dublin, and reduce dental bills. proved the contrary either," he bill before Congress is approved. Gujarat, which is ruled by the filled the care with concrete up to He said that since his findings added. A bill has been submitted that Hindu nationalist Bharatiya steering-wheel level. were limited to the test tube, Worldwide studies into the would require all congressional Janata Party, is the only Indian Police in the area admit that further experiments would be possible dangers of mobile and presidential candidates to state with a minister in charge of the man has not committed any needed to confirm the phones produce often conflicting take mental and physical exams. protecting cows, which are crime, but would still like to condiment's microbe-zapping conclusions. A recent one carried The bill would also require future considered sacred by Hindus. question him. powers on human mouths. out by Australian researchers leaders to present any criminal Thousands of head of cattle "If it is effective in humans, we over a three-year period showed records and proof they have paid died in Gujarat and neighboring Tokyo, Japan: can expect to see a wide range of that radio emissions from mobile taxes in a country where half of states last year as a second People soon may be seeing a applications, including wasabi phones did not trigger the growth potential revenues are lost to consecutive year of poor tasty new flavor of toothpaste on toothpaste," Masuda said, "but of tumors in mice, and therefore evasion. monsoon rains brought a severe store shelves. we might need to add something probably did not do so in humans Politicians are increasingly the drought, which has hurt Japanese scientists say they to mask the pungent taste." either. targets of public anger among agriculture and placed more have discovered that wasabi, the That research followed another voters fed up with a recession hardship on an already struggling spicy green horseradish that Brussels, Belgium: Australian study on mice five now in its fifth year. Few population. typically accompanies sushi, also Levi Strauss & Co is denying years ago that concluded cellular lawmakers can venture out in Pandya said India's second prevents tooth decay. that they were playing on phones could foster tumor public without being insulted or most industrialized state is now "The same chemical consumer fears by launching a growth. spat on in the streets. facing its worst drought in 100 compounds that give the line of pants fitted with "anti- Swedish research published in As March presidential years, and it was the condiment its strong taste and radiation" pockets for mobile August concluded that long-term elections approach, the most responsibility of the people to aroma work to inhibit the growth phones. The new production is users of first generation mobile common popular street slogan is save vulnerable animals. of cavity-causing microbes," said fitted with a lining which the phones faced an up to 80 percent "Get Rid of Them Alll" Soaring "We have also appealed to the Hideki Masuda, a research makers say shields against greater risk of developing brain poverty and unemployment have people to feed stray animals director at Japanese food radiation. tumors than non-users and the sparked food riots over the last before taking meals," he said, company that makes the "We're not implying in any way World Health Organization said year and forced four presidents adding that the government was horseradish sauce. that mobile phones are last year more research was since December 2001 to leave involving businesses and social "Wasabi contains dangerous," Levi's European needed. But a Danish study last their posts. organizations in the adoption of isothiocyanates, which have been Communications Manager, year of 400,000 mobile phone stray cows during summer found to inhibit the activity of an Cedric Jungpeter, said. users showed no increased cancer New Delhi, India: months. enzyme that plays an important "Our intention is not to cash in risk. Indian ministers are now role in the formation of dental on consumer fears but provide Levi has not announced adopting cows, because of a new California: plaque," he said. the consumers with what they whether it will stop the new law. All ministers must rear at During the last four months, an The garnish, made by grating want," he said from Levi's production. least one cow at their official unidentified motorist in a the stems of the Wasabi japonica European headquarters in residences to save the animals maroon Volvo has been reported plant, has long been extolled for Brussels. Information taken from from a severe drought, the Hindu by construction workers in the preventing dangerous blood clots The finished design was the newspapers from around the government of Gujarat, a western California cities of Fremont, and reducing the likelihood of fruit of extensive market research world. 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NSU Student Activity and Entertainment Guide NS'J T:ac!:cr3 • NSU Box 836 • [email protected] NSU Trackers is an organization whose mission is to track and disseminate information on activities in Aberdeen and surrounding areas in order to increase student awareness of and engagement in local and regional events and programs. 41111111111111111111111111=1111111111111111111111111■11111111111111111111■11111111111=11=11111111 Ilk Recreation & Fitness A?orts & Fitness TaiChi Flow Motion Tai Chi links slow motion movements with various postures. Outdoors and Environmental No special clothing or footwear is necessary. Tai Chi Do you enjoy playing frisbee? Do you enjoy playing golf? Have you classes are co-sponsored with Avera St. Luke's Hospital. ever thought about combining the two? Well somebody did, and Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00a.m. Aberdeen has two frisbee golf courses available for the Frisbee golf at the Aberdeen Recreational center. Session B begins Oct. enthusiast. One is located right across from the Aberdeen Soccer 15 (preregister by Oct. 10) and lasts for 4 weeks. Cost is Complex and the other is located at Richmond Lake. So grab a $24.00 per session. 626-7015. Frisbee and give this unique sport a try. If you enjoy being outdoors and want to see the exciting Fall colors Theatre and Art Sica Hollow is the place for you. You can hike or horseback ride Wheel Thrown Pottery through the Hollow and take in the picturesque scenery. Sica Hollow This is an introductory class and participants will progress is located 15 miles northwest of Sisseton, SD, off SD Hwy 10, within at their own speed. Individuals will be taught how to make 35 miles of 1-29. For further information contact Sica Hollow State various items over a six-week period. Classes begin Friday, Park at (605) 448-5701. Oct 4 from 1-3 p.m. at the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center. Pre-register by Oct. 1, cost $36 (plus $15 for upplies) for more information call 626-7081.

English Club (CAB Sponsors that make Aberdeen_ Area EVENTS Mentonng Program Poetry Readings & Open Mic you g He doesn't care if October 4th: DJ Peni dance In Thunders Lair Every Thursday you are a star beginning at 7:00pm at 10th: Troy Thurgill (comedian) in baseball player. the Red Rooster H► mmm He just wants to Thunder's Lair located at 202 S. Main spend time with 17th: Wacky Wrestling in St., Aberdeen, there will you. Thunder's Lair be poetry readings and 23rd: Easily Amused band in SC open mic. For more BECOME A MENTOR mall Area Information, call Dan at Contemporary Sculpture Show call 626-3354 for more Infromatlon 31st: Haloween Dance in 225-6605. Northern is hosting an Invitational exhibit of Sponsored by the Volunteer Service Thunder's Lair 1 contemporary sculpture in the Lincoln Clearinghouse & Newman Center Gallery. the focuas of this exhibit Is the wide variety of sculptural styles and techniques bible Studies and Worship being used today. We will also hold a "Lost Fine Arts Calendar of Events Styrofoam Metal Casting" workshop in CICS High Frequency conjunction with their show. Jim Oct. 6 Senior Recital, Dawns Armstrong, Piano/Sara Bible Study Hopfinger, Clarinet, 3:00PM, JC 107 Booed on the music of the bend "Lost and Found." Room 207 of the Student "Styroman" Swartz, internationally Oct 7-9 Aberdeen Area Arts Council-KO-MI Dead Union •:00pm every Tliesday. No experience necessary. Corns when you are acknowledged master of their unbelievable Company, JC Theatre able. Oct 13 Community Concert, technique, will be the visiting artist. SD Chamber Orchestra, JC CICS Holy Moments theatre, 3:00 PM Evening Worship Oct 16 NSU Choral Workshop, JC theatre, 125, liarn-4prn Evening worship with friends at II:00w In the small chapel at the Newman Oct. 19 SDMTA Piano Ensemble Recital, 1-5 PM, JC 107 Center followed by Heavenly Halos(bon's homemade doughnuts). ALL ARE Oct. 20 Senior Recital, Lynn Eckert, saxophone/Rachel WELCOME. Engel, euphonium, 3:00 PM, JC 107 CICS Holy Moments Student teed Worship, October 20th at 6pm In the small chapel at the Oct 27 Senior BA Recital, Carmen Cap, oboe, 3:00 PM, Newman Center. ALL ARE WELCOME. JC 107 Oct 31- "How to Succeed In Business Without Really NSU Campus Ministries Nov. 2 Trying", 7:30PM, JC Theatre Chat The Movies on October 25th 7pm at the Newman Center. Free to NSU and faculty.

(ABERDEEN, SD) Dennison Whitmer (sl0UX FALLS, SD) SD Symphony (MINNESOTA ) October 25th@Red Chamber Orchestra Comedian Jerry Jared Grabb Comedian Buzz Rooster Coffee House. October 11 Cost: Call First Ave Seinfeld Sutherland SD symphony 1866-681- Minneapolis, MN Acoustic emo October 19 October 3@Red Rooster Back Alley Coffeehouse 7376 www.ticketmaster.com 7th Annual 70's Augustana Student Coffee House Disco Night Center Friday, October 4 La Boerne The Standard James Taylor Contact mary- Clinic Apples in October 31 @Red Rooster Stanislaysky Opera Northrup Auditorium toso Taugle.edu for Ko-Thi Dance October St. Paul, MN Coffee House. more information. Co. Stereo Company October 14 11 @7pm November 9 October 9th 7:30@Johnson Drama musical Singer/songwriter Tickets begin at $24.00 Fine Arts Center Bari Korai Elvis Costello Fountains of Reserved seating $5.00. "How to Succeed South Pacific Back Alley Coffeehouse October 16 Wayne OK Go in Business Without Augustana Student October 1747pm Tickets begin at $25.00 Band Meghan and Sam's Really Trying" Center Saturday, Beck The Flaming November 16 October 31 @7:30 October 12 Contact art show opening [email protected] for Carbaret Lips 400 Bar Johnson Fine Arts Center October 11th@Red Rooster more information. October 30@8:00pm October 17 Coffee House Tickets begin at $25.00

Exponent • Wednesday, October 2, 2002 •Entertainment 11 Carmike Theatres Lakewood Mall 229-6820 Movie listings Ballistic 7:15 p.m. The Banger Sisters 9:30 p.m. The Four Feath 7:00 p.m. Raphael Duncan & then Heath Ledger drank the November 27. The film is a sci-fi Signs 9:30 p.m. Jeremy Swanston blood of a camel! No, wait, that tale about a physiologist sent in to Movie Critics was Four Feathers. investigate strange occurrences e've recently seen Four Feathers is about a coward on a space station orbiting 7:15 p.m. Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever named Henry (Ledger) who takes Solaris. Swim fan 9:20 p.m. and The Four Feathers drastic measures to proved that Speaking of Clooney, he will w he is not a coward, but we know make his directorial debut with and can tell you that there was an absolutely spectacular trailer for the truth. He travels to Sudan, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind 7:15 p.m. The Ring. This is not to say that pretending to be an Arab, yet we on December 27. It is unlikely, The Tuxedo 9:35 p.m. Ballistic and Four Feathers were knew it was him all along. however, that we'll see it in terrible films, but it is hard to Unfortunately, Naomi Watts Aberdeen any time soon. measure-up to a minute-and-a- wasn't in any of these trailers. Speaking of movies that probably 7:10 p.m. half trailer starring Naomi Watts. In fact, there were no good won't get a wide enough release to 9:35 p.m. Opening on October 18, it is a trailers to make the experience make it to Aberdeen, Frida, Rules Barbershop remake of a Japanese film about a sufferable. Instead, we had to sit of Attraction, Welcome to cursed video that, when viewed, through two whole minutes of Collinwood, The Hours, 7:10 p.m. kills the viewer seven days later. sheer hell that was the trailer to Adaptation, The 25th Hour, and Sweet Home Alabama It looks to be one of the more The Core. We could have been Punch-Drunk Love all look 9:40 p.m. intriguing horror films in a genre treated to a trailer to the promising. This will not the case full of Fear Dot Com's. promising Red Dragon, slated to with such money driven event 7:10 p.m. Wait, hold on, weren't we open this weekend. A prequel to movies as Harry Potter, The Two supposed to be reviewing a couple Silence of the Lambs, Dragon Towers, Gangs of New York, and the Trapped 9:30 p.m. of movies here? Ballistic and Four completes the Hannibal Lector new Bond film Die Another Day. Feathers right? Yeah, whatever. trilogy. Michel Mann attempted If you haven't heard of any of Ecks vs. Sever (also known as to adapt Red Dragon in the mid- these movies yet, you're sure to be 7:00 p.m. Ballistic...we don't know why eighties with Manhunter. Just sick of hearing about them come The Four Feathers 9:45 p.m. either) is about two spies: One imagine Hannibal Lector turning- December. who kicks ass (Lucy Liu) and one up in an episode of Miami The Last Word- Ballistic Ecks vs. Sever: 7:00 p.m. who gets his ass kicked (Antonio Vice...what else can we say? No, Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever Banderas). One exciting, action seriously, help us out here. Explosions...lots and lots of 9:15 p.m. packed scene shows Ecks trying to Another highlight this fall will explosions. - out-run an explosion that he be Solaris, starring George The Four Feathers: Nobody likes detonated only to get pummeled Clooney and directed by Steven a coward Heath, beard or no All showtimes nightly by a pile of huge led pipes. And Soderbergh debuting on beard. Student Publications is looking for a few good men and women to join the ezrovve-vve-tea m •

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Arts 12 Wednesday, October 2, 2002 Exponent Armstrong, Hopfinger to present senior recitals

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awna Armstrong, Huron, and Sara D Hopfinger, Aberdeen, will present a joint October senior music recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in the Berggren October 6 Senior Recital, Dawna Armstrong, Recital Hall of the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the NSU campus. piano/Sara Hopfinger, clarinet, 3 PM JC The concert, which partially 107 fulfills the requirements for a bachelor's degree in music, is free October 7-9 Aberdeen Area Arts Council- Ko Thi and open to the public. Dawna Armstrong and Sara Hopfinger will present a joint senior recital on Armstrong, a music Sunday, Oct. 6 in JC Photo courtesy of University Relations. Dance Company, JC Theatre education major under the become an elementary music "Sonate" by Leonard Bernstein; October 13 Community Concert, SD Chamber guidance of Marcela Faflak, will instructor. She is the daughter of and "Sonate" by Camille Saint- perform "Sonata Op. 10, No. 1, John and LaJeanne Armstrong of Saens. NSU music faculty Dr. Orchestra, JC Theatre, 3 PM Mvts. I and III" by Ludwig van Huron. William Wieland will accompany October 16 NSU Choral Workshop, JC Theatre, 125, Beethoven; "Etude Tableaux No. Hopfinger, a music her. Following her graduation 8" by Sergei Rachmaninov; "Trois education major under the from NSU, Hopfinger hopes to 8AM-4PM Nouvelle Etude No. 1" by Frederic guidance of Alan LaFave, will teach in a middle school or high October 19 SDMTA Piano Ensemble Recital, 1-5 Chopin; and selections from perform several selections for school. She is the daughter of "Ludus Tonalis" by Paul clarinet - "Clarinet Concerto, Randy and Gail Hopfinger of PM, JC 107 Hindemith. Armstrong hopes to Mvt. 1" by W.A. Mozart; Aberdeen. October 27 Senior BA Recital, Carmen Cap, oboe, 3:00 PM, JC 107 October 31-November 2 "How to Succeed in Business Without Jim and Stifler are NOT Really Trying", 7:30 PM. JC Theatre exemplary concert goers November Rachel Engel list of Dos and Don'ts to help you to your neighbor while music Fine Arts Reporter not be like Stifler. students sitting in front of you November 3 Senior Recital, Jim Miles, trumpet, DO arrive on time. can hear you. t's that time of year again, DON'T enter the concert or DO leave in the middle of a 3:00 PM, JC 107 fellow NSU students. It's recital hall during the middle of a piece if your child is crying, then November 7 Faculty Jazz recital, 7:30 PM, JC 107 the time of the year when piece. exit through the back doors. teachers pass out the course DO enter when the audience DO give a standing ovation November 13 NSU Band Clinic/Concert, 8:00 AM- outlines for their classes. If you claps. only if the performance was 10:00 PM, JC Theatre happen to he enrolled in DO try to find a seat near the absolutely amazing, and the Exploring Music, or if you have back of the hall. "spirit moves you" out of your November 14 Big Band Salute, 7:30 PM, JC Theatre chosen music for your major, you DON'T leave the hall in the seat. November 17 University/Civic Symphony, 4:00 PM, probably also received a list of middle of a piece unless it's an I know, it seems like a lot, but concerts and recitals for the emergency. it's really not. It's not hard to be JC Theatre semester and told you had to DO leave your cell phone at polite. Imagine yourself on stage home. with nothing between you and the November 24 Choral Concert, 1st Presbyterian attend X amount to receive a good grade for your class or DON'T forget to turn off the audience but the notes in a Church, 2:00 & 4:00 PM lessons. So what do Jim and chime feature on your wristwatch. Mozart aria. Now imagine Stifler have to do with your If you have a cough, DO bring people's cell phones ringing, and concert attendance? some unwrapped cough drops. people in the sixth row talking to December Well....remember at the end of DON'T fiddle with your each other the whole while you're the first American Pie movie, program to make noise. singing. Not a pleasant thought. December 6-7 North Area Honors Band, JC Theatre, when they go to the vocal jazz DON'T clap between Now imagine you are Joe or Jane concert to hear Oz, and leap out movements. Audience member, the performer 122, concert 7:30 PM, JC Theatre of their seats shouting, "Oz you DO clap after a solo if it's a jazz is playing a soft mellow piece, and December 8 Symphonic Band Concert, 3:00 PM, JC (expletive deleted) mkt"? They concert. you hear cough drops aren't making a good example of DON'T yell obscenities at your unwrapping and the beep beep of Theatre how to act at any concert. friends who are singing or someone's watch. Either December 10 "Messiah" Sing-a-long, 7:30 PM, JC SO in order to not make playing. situation is not a good one. So, yourself look like an idiot at DON'T talk to your neighbor let's start the year off on a good Theatre concerts, and to decrease during a piece. note, attend concerts, be polite. December 11 Theatre Showcase, 7:00 PM, JC Theatre distractions of the performers If you are music faculty, DON'T Everyone will enjoy the and audience, I've made a little comment about the performance experience a lot more. Start studying... only 74 days until finals!

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Sponsored by IVCF's The Plunge 0:fphylp54- Maine =044 . Ok wet MO ChM *Os. Exponent • Wednesday,October 2, 2002 • A rts 13 Fall musical prepares for opening Amused hits NSU Press Releace (Warner Music). Press Release Rosemary, who is smitten with Easily Amused recently emerged Finch, Chris Maunu will be World he remembers feeling with their debut CD, "Novice" (June 66 ow to Succeed in Wide Wicket tycoon J.B. Biggley, weird, sitting at his dining 2001) and have been reaching many Business Seth Engel plays J. B. Biggley's room table on Dorchester people across North America since. Without Really nephew and old-fashioned plotter S Ave. in the summer of 1997. They Their hard work ethic and Trying" will be presented for three Bud Frump, while Heather were jamming together and even motivation to manage their own performances, beginning October Woehlhaff as Hedy LaRue, a though it was an awkward situation, music independently, to this point, 31 through November 2, at 7:30 bombshell that can't type but has something felt really good about the have allowed them to maintain their pm nightly in the Johnson Fine caught the attention ofJ.B. Biggley. whole thing. Renee Lamoureux was artistic freedom and connect with Arts Center on the campus of NSU. Other cast members include Angel only 20 when she first met up with their audiences intimately. "The Tickets are $9.00, $8.00 for Harmon and Jessica Grandpre as Keith Macpherson, after her cousin album really captures what we have students and seniors. There are Rosemary's pals Smitty and Miss suspected the two would collaborate been about over the last four years", group rates available for groups of Krumholz, Rory Behrens as Bratt The fall muscial, "How to Succeed in well together. Within the next few states Macpherson, "It is an album the personnel director, with Rod Business Without Really Trying," will 10 or more. All seats are reserved be presented OCtober 31-November 2. months, they had a collection of about growing, evolving and and tickets will be available in the Bauck, Joe Fisher, Justin Garland, original songs and began learning". NSU bookstore beginning on Tony L. Kollman, Eric Martens, Technical Director, Larry Wild. performing at local coffee shops and Armed with two acoustic guitars, Monday, October 21, or by mail. Christian Perlet, Bob Pore as other Music faculty members Scott on street corners. After taking a year Easily Amused combines their vocal Call the NSU Bookstore at 626- executives (and yes-men). An Raines and Alexander Fokkens will apart to pursue other interests, the ability and musical talent to create a 2655 or the NSU Department of ensemble of 25 NSU students be Vocal and Music Directors for duo found them back together again dynamic energy and vivacious Theatre at 626-2563 for additional completes the company for this How to Succeed in Business in a band called Easily Amused. charisma on stage. "We want our information. riotous musical. Without Really Trying. Student Four years later, the highly audience to walk away feeling like The cast for NSU's production is NSU Director of Theatre, Daniel DeWayne Davis will be designing acclaimed folk rock duo have they can relate to our words and as follows, Nathan Payant will play Yurgaitis, directs and the lights and sound, and the garnered success in a tremendous have a sense of relief," says Renee, bright-eyed schemer J. Pierpont choreographs the play and the entire production will be stage way, performing on national "and if they're going through Finch, Melissa Jacobson is cast as scenic design will be developed by managed by De Wayne Davis and television programs, Open Mike something, they're not alone." the marriage-minded secretary, student Becky Davis and NSU Nancy Hyams with Mike Bullard, Canada AM, and Their words and music tell a story Vicki Gabereau. They have shared about a person, place or moment stages with The Crash Test they have lived, leaving their Dummies, Brothers Creeggan (of audiences open hearted, open SOUTH DAKOTA POET TO The Barenaked Ladies), Tegan and minded and truly mesmerized. Sara (Universal/Vapor), McMaster Their honest lyrics and infectious & James (BMG), and Shawn energy is bound to inspire audiences GIVE READING AT NSU Verreault of Wide Mouth Mason of all ages. Press Release anthologies, including "American experience growing up half-Asian Poetry: The Next Generation." In in Laramie, Wyo. Her recently oet Lee Ann Roripaugh addition, her work will be completed manuscript was will give a reading at 4 published in the forthcoming inspired in part by Japanese myth p p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in textbook from Allyn Bacon and fairytale, and is titled "Year the Berggren Recital Hall of the Longman titled: "Contemporary of the Snake." Johnson Fine Arts Center on the American Poetry: Behind the Roripaugh received a campus of Northern State Scenes." bachelor's degree in piano University. A book signing and Roripaugh's first volume of performance, a master's in reception sponsored by the NSU poetry, "Beyond Heart musicology and a Master's of Fine English Club will follow the Mountain," was a winner of the Arts in creative writing, all from reading. National Poetry Series in 1998 Indiana University. She is Roripaugh's poetry has been and was published by Penguin in currently an assistant professor published widely in literary 1999. The book was inspired by at the University of South journals such as "Michigan Heart Mountain, Wyo., where Dakota, where she teaches Quarterly Review," "Crab many Japanese-Americans were creative writing and literature, Orchard Review" and interned during WWII at the and is associate editor of the "Ploughshares." Her poems have Heart Mountain Relocation "South Dakota Review," the Easily Amused will be performing October 23 in the Thunder's Lair for NSU also appeared in several Camp, as well as by her literary journal of USD. students and staff. Sponsored by CAB.

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expe,the w0'10. Zthea 4dtt MO* &MO electr7nic edition Sports 14 Wednesday, October 2, 2002 Exponent Sports Wolves volleyball record at 5-10, 1-1 in NSIC Amanda Fickbohm University of Sports Reporter Nebraska-Omaha, the Wolves dropped tarting off the season in their record to 3-9 at the Hawaii-Hilo UNO. Good things S Tournament on Aug. 30, happen to those who Football the Northern State University the wait, and that is 10/5 NSU @ Bemidji State Wolves volleyball team went 2-4 exactly what 10/12 NSU vs. Southwest State over the weekend. All four games happened. At the lost were to nationally ranked home opener for the 10/19 NSU @ Minnesota-Morris teams - Northwood, Mich., and girls, a Sept. 17 10/26 NSU vs. Minnesota-Duluth Hawaii Pacific. Other teams played victory was sweet 11/2 NSU @ Minnesota-Crookston were East Texas Baptist and over the University Wayne State College. of South Dakota. 11/9 NSU vs. Winona State Junior setter Tara Sauter, Belle The Wolves rallied 11/16 NSU vs. MSU Moorhead Plaine, Minn., had the honors of for 45 minutes to being placed on the Hawaii Style gain a two-point lead Volleyball All-Tournament team for her in the first game. efforts during the three-day The match 10/4 NSU @ North Dakota State competition. continued with NSU 10/11 NSU vs. MSU Moorhead Upon their return to the keeping the upper 10/12 NSU vs. Minnesota-Crookston continent, the Wolves visited hand as they won the South Dakota State University for next two games 30- 4111, 10/18 NSU @ Winona State Kari LaFrance is the defensive specialist for this game. the Burger King Classic on Sept. 6. 25 and 18-16. Photo by Ben B ouza. 10/19 NSU @ Concordia-St. Paul Going 2-1, the girls defeated As for the 10/23 NSU vs. Wayne State Jamestown 30-24, 30-19, and 30- conference opener on Sept. 20, the block assists. 24, but were dealt a loss from both girls hosted Bemidji State Sauter has also surpassed 1,000 10/25 NSU @Minnesota-Duluth SDSU and North Dakota State University and dealt yet another career assists during the Hawaiian 10/26 NSU @Bemidji State University. loss in a three game match. Tournament, and is leading the 10/29 NSU vs. Southwest State "We struggled with the mental However, the following night was team in set assists and serve aces. decisions in the games. However, On the defensive end, Sauter leads 11/1 NSU @ Minnesota-Morris not so victorious, as the visiting all of our losses have been to University of Minnesota-Duluth with 118 digs. Junior outside hitter 11/8 NSU vs. Concordia-St. Paul nationally ranked teams, so Bulldogs, ranked number 3 in the Monica Inge, Johnston, Iowa, and 11/9 NSU vs. Winona State overall we are very balanced," NCAA II, handed the Wolves a loss senior outside hitter Molly 11/15 NSU @ Minnesota-Crookston head coach Lisa Schriver said. "As of 30-24, 30-22, and 32-30. Veenhof, Huron, are close behind a team plays against stronger Leading the statistics sheets for with 102 and 100, respectively. 11/16 NSU @ MSU Moorhead teams, it moves that program in the 52-game season are seniors The girls will travel to Fargo, the direction they want to go. That middle blocker Christi Lucas, N.D., to take on NDSU Fri. Next Soccer is exactly what we're going White, and outside hitter Kim weekend is the Wolves' next home through." Heny, Powell, Wyo., both taking games. Fri. matches NSU and 10/5 NSU @ Southwest State On the road again to take on over the season kills with 173 and Minnesota State Moorhead, and 10/6 NSU @ Wayne State Northern Colorado, University of 138, respectively. Lucas also leads Sat. night's opponent will be 10/12 NSU vs. Minnesota-Crookston Minnesota-Mankato, and the the team with 17 blocks and 51 Minnesota State-Crookston. 10/13 NSU vs. MSU Moorhead 10/19 NSU @ Bemidji State Wolves soccer sweeps 10/20 NSU @ Minnesota-Duluth 10/26 NSU @ Minnesota-Morris 10/27 NSU vs. Presentation Gypsy Day weekend 10/30 NSU vs. Augustana 11/5 NSU @ NSIC Tournament-First Round NSU knocks off conference powerhouse 11/8-9 NSU @ NSIC Tournament @ St. Paul, MN Steve Rixen Sports Reporter

Cross Country he Northern State 10/11 Roe Granger Invite University women's 10/26 NSIC Championships @ Bemidji T soccer team moved their season record to 8-2-0 and 2- 11/9 NCAA II North Central Regionals @ Hays, 0-0 in the Northern Sun KS Intercollegiate conference by 11/23 NCAA II National Championships @ knocking of conference foes, the Winona State University Ashland, OH Warriors and the Concordia-St. r Paul Golden Bears. Celebrating ANSWERS the Gypsy Days homecoming weekend, the Wolves started the new NSIC season perfect. O R D R A P I D ACE An NDSU player gets caught up with Clark. Photo by Scott Henrikson On Sept. 28, the Winona State

UT E ASI DE T A W Warriors paid a visit to Aberdeen. goal of the season earlier in the because of the Wolves' Sporting an impressive first half. dominating offensive AMP ENCORE REV conference regular season The following day, the Wolves performance. I TS BA TON winning streak, the Warriors left squared off against the After seeing only eight shots, the NSU soccer field with their Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears. senior goal keeper Candace PAST SOL MATE tails between their legs, falling 2- There would be no let down for "Toes" Bloms, Jamestown, ND, 1. NSU following the big win against moved her season record to 3-0. AL E F UR REL ET Senior midfielder Kersten Winona State, as the Wolves Senior midfielder Emily Clark, Coulter, Sioux Falls, found the turned the field into a shooting Brattleboro, VT, and junior T D E ME RI T NU S back of the net in the 99th minute gallery. defender Laura Finnvik, TALON DAB POD of the contest for the overtime After falling behind within the Champlin, MN, both added goals victory. The hard-fought battle first three minutes, the Wolves in the win. Coulter also added an ERI N DOT F ARE was marked by excellent defense took over. Dominating assist. and solid play in the nets. possession of the ball, NSU was The Wolves are on the road this T O T E M Al R The NSIC preseason defensive constantly on the attack. weekend, playing at Southwest player of the year, junior Emily Bombarding the Golden Bear's State University in Marshall, ENT RAP UPROOT Herbst, Sheridan, Wyo., keeper with 30 shots, Northern's Minn., and Wayne State DEL MOOSE LEE improved to 5-2 on the season offense proved to be too much, University, Wayne, Neb. The next after stopping four shots on goal. earning the Wolves a 3-1 victory. homestand for the Wolves soccer SEE ET HER ERE Senior defender Erin Fields, The action stayed primarily on team is Parents' Weekend, Oct. Rapid City, also netted her second the Golden Bears side of the field 12-13. Exponent • Wednesday,October 2, 2002 •Sports 15 Wolves defense gives NSU first NSIC win Wolves' gridiron record stands at 1-3 following Gypsy Day loss to Concordia

Ben Bouza a fumble for scores to lead the Sports Reporter team in scoring. NSU brought their record to 1-2 with the win orthern State and 1-0 in the NSIC. For his University's football effort in the game, Carson was N team earned its first named NSIC Defensive Player of win of the season, as well as first the Week. conference win, against Wayne The two losses in the season State University in Wayne, Neb., came at the hands of two NCC on Sept. 21 due to a stellar opponents. Opening the season performance by the Wolves' at Augustana College in Sioux defense. Falls, the Wolves dropped a close 14-6 decision to the Vikings. NSU's only score of the game came when senior quarterback Jake Parten, Sioux City, IA, threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Wolves, Golden Bears scramble on Gypsy Day. Photo by Ashley Sutton junior Matt Pinto, Sonoma, Cal., in the 12, but costly special teams errors endzone late in the first quarter to With Johnston's touchdown, first half. led to three St. Cloud touchdowns bring the score to 14-7 in favor of the Wolves still trailed by a score The defense held in the second half. The Wolves NSU. of 24-21. That's where the game Augustana scoreless dropped their second game of the Concordia then had two more ended, as NSU failed to put any in the second half to season by a score of 47-15. drives of their own that led to a more points on the board and keep the Wolves NSU then faced their second touchdown and field goal in the Concordia held on for the win. within striking NSIC foe in Aberdeen this past first half. Concordia led by a score The loss brought the Wolves distance. NSU had weekend in their annual Gypsy of 17-14 when halftime came. record to 1-1 in the NSIC and 1-3 its opportunities but Day homecoming football game. The second half of the game overall. Concordia has remained just couldn't quite Junior Cody Steen, Brookings, saw Concordia score just one undefeated on the season. NSU strives for yardage. Photo by Ashley Sutton score late in the started the Wolves on the right more time and bring their total to The NSU Wolves now travel the With two second-half game. foot when he intercepted the first 24. NSU again had its Bemidji, Minn. to take on NSIC touchdowns, junior linebacker St. Cloud State University then pass from scrimmage that led to a opportunities late in the game. rivals, the Bemidji Beavers, for Jason Carson, Hacienda Heights, came to Aberdeen for NSU's junior Matt Wagner, Sleepy Eye, Parten threw a 55-yard their next game of the season, Cal., put the Wolves up 28-20 second game of the season and Minn., touchdown. Wagner then touchdown strike to freshman followed by a home game against when the game ended. He home opener. The Wolves led had his second score of the game Charlie Johnson, Aberdeen, with Southwest State University on returned both an interception and after the first half by a score of 15- when he punched into the 3:11 left in the game. October 12.

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