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April 29, 2009 • Volume 1 0 7 , Issue 10 • The voice of NSU students, by NSU students NSU Exponent Administration Building 101 NSU faculty take part in Empty Bowl fundraiser. "This I Believe" essay contest winners announced. Newsroom: 605-626-2534 See page 8. See page 2. Advertising: 605-626-2534 Photo by Shu Xu. Photo by Ran Zhou. Fax: 605-626-2599 Email: [email protected] Soon-to-be college grads try to find way in tough economy

Ashley Geist upperclassmen and graduates can Campus Life Reporter prepare for the changing job market ahead of them in several ways. ith all of the recent Begin Early news of company With the number of open Wlayoffs and cutbacks, positions being lower than in the many college students are beginning past, it is vitally important that to wonder if they will be able to find students begin their job search early. jobs after graduation in our nation's College students who wait until the currently slow economy. Students are last minute to begin researching taking various approaches to this companies and preparing resumes situation. and cover letters may find themselves "I would like to pursue a graduate temporarily unemployed following English degree at Northern, but I will graduation. The Bureau of Labor be commuting to SDSU in Brookings, Statistics lists many places that because I would like to be a university students might find prospective professor, and that requires more employers including university career than a B.A. Unfortunately, Northern planning and placement centers, doesn't offer a graduate degree in current employers, personal contacts English. Thankfully, I have a very through friends and family members, supporting wife who is 100 percent trade publications and journals, behind me," said Steve Balsarini, internship connections, Internet job senior, Omaha, Neb. listings, classified ads, professional Students are choosing to attend associations, labor unions, and graduate school, lookingfor whatever community, state or federal work they can find, taking jobs employment offices and agencies. outside of their field, changing their Do Your Homework courses of study, or even pursuing It is important to put together a additional schooling in a field professional and effective resume and completely unrelated to their current other job related materials associated program. to your field prior to beginning a job Two Northern State University search. This will make connecting students are currently searching for with possible employers more jobs before the school year ends. efficient and stress free. A great place Senior Sarah Blasdell, Morrison, III., continues her job search online. Blasdell uses a variety of Web sites to find recent job Sarah Blasdell, Morrison, H., intends for Northern State University postings. Photo by Cassandra Brown. to keep looking until she finds a job students to begin the process is the that meets her needs. Career Development and Placement college graduates find their first current economy is that the and can also help direct "I plan to stay in Aberdeen for Center. The center provides positions in companies with less than generation known as "The Baby upperclassmen toward future awhile after I graduate and find a job numerous services for NSU students 250 employees. Boomers" are slowly but surely employment. that I'm happy with that gives me and provides many opportunities Due to smaller companies having leaving the work force and will only Hilton and Blasdell offer a couple benefits and full time employment," such as resume writing workshops, fewer resources to expend on continue to leave in higher quantities more tips for seniors who are job said Sarah Blasdell, senior, Morrison, interview skill seminars and job fairs. recruiting, they are sometimes not at over the next several years. hunting. M. The center is located in room 217 of job fairs or may not have a presence There are also several areas of need "If you aren't ready to start Senior Katy Hilton, Mitchell, has the Student Center, and may also be on college campuses. However, these and projected growth in the job applying for jobs, start working on been job searching for some time. accessed online at companies can provide valuable jobs market including nursing, medical your resume and a cover letter, "I started looking for jobs about a www.northern.edu/ and are worth the research for college doctors, radiology personnel, at because once you have that, it makes month ago. I initially just wanted to career_dev/index.htm. Students may graduates. It is important to research home health care providers, and everything that much easier," Hilton see what was out there and then I also schedule personal appointments and contact companies personally teachers of math, science, music and said. started to see jobs that I was for assistance with job searches, and not to just distribute many foreign language. "Always keep looking. Don't just interested in so I knew I needed to graduate school preparations or resumes in hopes of getting lucky. A The Bureau of Labor Statistics check one source — check several. start applying. I used the Internet as a career counseling by calling 626- more focused, active search will publishes a yearly description of jobs Keep an open mind. Don't expect to main source. Applying online is 2371. generally yield more favorable results. and projected growth entitled The go out and make millions right away. simple and fast and there are many The next step in researching The fact is that there are fewer jobs Occupational Outlook Handbook. Most of the time you will have to Web sites that help you search for the potential job leads is to determine available than before, especially in The book may be accessed online at work your way up to where you want perfect job. I'm hoping to find a job which geographic location you wish certain areas of the job market. The www.bls.gov/. The site contains to be," Blasdell said. before the school year is out so I know to work in, and then looking for Black Collegian Online states that the information on a variety of Jobs may be more difficult to find that I have something lined up and companies that are hiring. According areas of event planning, public occupations, along with information these days, but with a great resume, a ready to go after graduation," Hilton to The Black Collegian Online, nearly relations, advertising and retail are about the job market in each state. focused search and a little patience, said. 60 percent of graduates locate their often the first areas to experience Sites like these can help younger every graduate can find a path to While the economy may be slower first job at companies with 4,000 or difficulty during economic hardship. students determine what sort of employment or further education than in past years, college fewer employees, and 35 percent of One positive aspect to our nation's career path they may want to pursue, that suits his or her individual needs. NSU's 2008-09 school year in review

Preseason All-America squad. Rachel Schipper & Elizabeth Zappa state, to gather and create groups to sponsored Speed Dating, club ended in Northern's victory over Campus Reporters help give support. meetings, presidential election Minnesota-Crookston's Golden ■ Soccer, cross-country and golf ■ New Interim President Dr. debates and football games. Eagles. continue in their meets and Sept. 24, 2008 Laurie Nichols begins her 'Oct. 15, 2008 ■ Seniors Brian Hanegan, Sioux competitions. ■ Coach Don Meyer is deeply management of NSU. ■ Gypsy Days is celebrated with Falls, and Marissa Janish, Oct. 29, 2008 missed after being sent to Sioux ■ New Student Orientation is a various traditions and activities Aberdeen, are crowned ■ Issues surrounding the Falls to recover from a near-fatal car success with an overall increase in including the Johnny Holm concert, homecoming marshal and queen, upcoming presidential debate are accident. Later discovery of cancer students attending orientation Frederick Winter's hypnotist event, respectively. further discussed. Students are causes the collective communities events. Steps for Shep, the Gypsy Days ■ Senior Kevin Ratzsch, encouraged to register to vote and of Northern State University and ■ The semester gets kick-started parade, and of course, the Bloomington, Ill., is named to Aberdeen, as well as the rest of the with activities such as CAB homecoming football game which Street and Smith's Second See Review, page 3

News 2 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 News Exponent Unnecessary challenge proves to be rewarding experience

Rachel Schipper when I'm running low on sleep. want to eat just raw food? Where boatload of water, focusing better was that I didn't have to Opinion Columnist But a while back, something would they get their pre- mostly on fruits because I like think about it. Meals became really caught my attention. We economics class caffeine fix? Was them the best. After I did some almost obsolete; I packed along I 'm not usually one to take were being taught the changes it actually possible to survive research to make sure I was going fruits and nuts with me up unnecessary challenges, the world's human population without reaching for a late night about it the right way, I was everywhere I went and ate when I especially in the second has gone through since its study break of reheated pizza? surprised to find that "raw-ists" was hungry. No longer were there half of the semester when finals beginning, and the lesson I was skeptical. The benefits don't eat sugar or honey, as well the distractions and dilemmas of are drawing nigh. Whether it's included some information about "raw-ists" claimed seemed as other processed goods that in choosing what to eat because it typical or not, I've already been how humans' diets have changed preposterous; I could have more my world had been ever-present was already decided ahead of "almost" freaking out over finals, over time and the effects certain energy by eating fruit rather than celebrities. It was totally new to time. Not having to worry about and classes definitely have not foods have on people. downing an Amp? Ridiculous. In me and I liked it already. where and what to eat opened up been getting less busy. So why My professor discussed truth (as my professor told us), it I started out my week a surprising amount of time and take on something extra? I different diets that have become is unhealthy to consume just one with lots of enthusiasm and a allowed me to focus on studying wondered the same thing when I fads and the way different diets kind of food and not include good bit of doubt. I wasn't really for finals. It was amazingly stress- started; it just didn't make sense affect the human body, and other foods, in this case just sure this was going to work. free and easy, and I'm really to waste time and energy on nothing about it was really out of fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. Perhaps because my roommate happy I tried it. Not that I didn't something that wasn't required. the ordinary until we got to the People really do need to eat some was betting that I wouldn't last miss some things — I'm For some reason I decided to go part about people eating just meat and dairy, and it's actually 30 minutes, I was determined to definitely glad I've got my for it, and it turned out to be "raw" food. It turned out that good for you to eat a little of go for the whole entire trial Subway back! Going raw turned totally worth it. some people have been everything (and having a Pepsi or without cheating. And I didn't! I out to be a great experience. It The Biology Survey class that I advocating the "raw diet," an two won't kill you). Despite my made it through the whole week not only helped me with school, take covers everything from cells eating practice that is exactly aversion to food fads, curiosity going on foods that I had been but I was also able to earn an and diseases to evolution and what it sounds like...raw and got the better of me and I decided ignoring for much too long. extra twenty bucks off my societal collapse; that's why it's unprocessed. "Raw-ists," as I to give it a try for a week; I wanted What was most surprising was roommate, who is still shocked I called a "survey." It usually clips have dubbed them, eat no animal to know what it felt like to just eat that I actually did have more actually finished it. What with along at a good pace because meat/products, processed goods raw foods for a bit and I didn't energy, and I didn't feel awful finals getting ever-nearer and there is so much material to or anything cooked. The more I really have anything to lose. So I every morning because I didn't homework piling up, I'm tempted cover, and it's easy (yes, I admit it) heard, the more strange it stocked up on lots of fruits, get my coffee. to go raw again. It worked the to doze off every once in a while sounded. Why would people vegetables, nuts and a veritable I felt great, and what was even first time, didn't it? Joe Dretsch keeps audience happy "This I Believe" essay contest winners announced

Ran Zhou one point, Dretsch asked Loweree to Ran Zhou meeting grounds of beliefs, which time to hold this kind of essay Campus Reporter Campus Reporter sing a song with him, but the Loweree is the essence of brotherhood and contest and the second time for the refused deliberately. Dretsch laughed the floor of our civilization." public library in Aberdeen. "It is gritty) and soulful blend of and made faces at his shy friend, until his I Believe is a national In conjunction with the really a literate feast — all cities talent and passion, Joe Loweree smiled and took over the media project that Alexander Mitchell Public would pick one book for this year retsch is destined to do show with his guitar. He surprised engages people in Library's "All Aberdeen Reads" and 'This I Believe' is Aberdeen's many great things. A musician, singer everyone with a smooth and pleasant writing, sharing and discussing the program, Williams Library choice." and songwriter from Frazee, Minn., voice. core values and beliefs that guide sponsored an essay contest on the Dr. Tom Hawley, dean of the Dretsch's natural ability helped him The duo played several songs their daily lives. NPR airs these Northern State Universiy campus. school of education, Dr. Laurie become a great performer. He which Dretch told the audience were three-minute essays on "All Things The public library has chosen the Stenberg Nichols, Interim entertained students in Thunder's about his ex-girlfriend. One of songs Considered," "Tell Me More" and book, "This I Believe: Personal President and Dr. Phil Mulvaney, Lair on Thursday, April 16. called "Visible," described a sweet "Weekend Edition Sunday." Philosophies of Remarkable Men the director of library, were the Each of Joe Dretsch's songs is a love story. When asked about his "This I Believe" is based on a and Women," on which to base the judges that night. snapshot of his heart, a story in itself. musical style, Dretsch said, "I try to 1950s radio program of the same essay contest. Rebecca M. Bartels, an NSU Whether it's about his roots, what he sound like myself, though I probably name, hosted by acclaimed Essays were due March 24, and student from Ohio whose essay was believes or a girl, everyone could end up sounding a little bit like journalist Edward R. Murrow. At the contest program was held in on imagination and reading won relate to the show. everyone that I listen to. YOU tell ME the dawn of the Cold War and the Williams Library on Tuesday, April the first prize and $75. When asked After a simple and very humorous who I sound like!" height of McCarthyism, Americans 7. Ten finalists read their essays on about who the first person she prologue, the show began. Dretsch Dretsch's powerful, genuine and from all walks of life bravely spoke their positive statement of a strong would share the news with would and his partner — Bryan Loweree, a earnest lyrics, and captivating style of their beliefs on the original "This I personal belief backed up by a be, she said, "My mom! I had called talented and funny drummer — music have really captured audiences Believe." In creating "This I personal story or experience. Todd her just now, but she said she was began with a rock song. This "boy and helped him become a sensation Believe," Murrow said the program Quinn, the reference services on another call, so would call back band" was always joking around. At not only on NSU's campus. sought "to point to the common coordinator said it was NSU's first in a few minutes." Xueting Zhao, an exchange student from China was the second place winner and received $50. Philip Mittleider (essay on hard work) and Rachel Schipper (essay on kindness) both got third place • • and $25 each. Stand out in the crowd. "We are very proud of all the with new students who participated in the GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP opportunities. program. Indeed, they all performed well, and the stories they told encourage my heart deeply," Mulvaney said. Fa Gain valuable experience. This program not only encouraged students to write essays and practice public speech skills, but let everyone present a Earn a competitive wage. learn something from the beliefs which were shared on that night. Ea Enroll in a Master's degree. Skin care packed with multiple benefits. Special offers you don't want to miss. Free Tuition assistance included. samples so you can try before you buy. Free makeovers and expert tips. Shop at your convenience with my personal Why wait? Advance your career today at NSU. delivery. No crowds. No park- To learn more about graduate assistantships at NSU contact the ing hassles. No drain on your gas tank. What better way NSU Graduate Office at 605-626-2558. to get all your skin care and makeup! Contact me today!

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Mounga, Kearns, Utah, as vice- Business Mana/of around campus is increased and project started by Eric Gerber and time winningest men's coach when president. Other elected senators Becca 'Bartels r awareness of such services is raised. The Campus Ministry continues in by winning his 903rd game on include Dan Dreher, Alan Peterson, Intern So ■ International clubs get going helping to create a relaxed January 10. Jordan Smith, Janessa Hayenga, Cassandra BroWn with meetings that teach language. environment for students and ■ -James Michael Smith is Jordan McClain, Shanna Wilson Assistant Editor The Chinese Language and Culture allowing them an easy way to write introduced as NSU's new president. and Michael Zerr. Club and the Korean Club's home. Plans are set for him to take over ■ Wolves' baseball continues its "Woori," among others, help ■ The Aberdeen the president's duties on July 1, season during spring break in Opinion increase awareness of other University/Civic Symphony and 2009. Phoenix, Ariz. Nick Blazer countries' cultures. NSU's choirs perform in a four- ■ Opinions vary on the ■ International groups share Lyndsey Dobbs ■ Northern's Theatre concert tour, including inauguration of America's new their cultures in festivals and social Feature/ Katie Koester Department showcases the musical performances in Brandon Valley president, Barack Obama. parties. Entertainment Alex Mason "Fiddler On the Roof," which is well and Aberdeen. Discussions around campus April 8, 2009 Ashley D. Geist Cody R. Papke received by Northern students and Dec. 10, 2008 continue. ■ A blizzard results in cancelled Miss Guided Elias Rostad the Aberdeen community. ■ Five finalists are announced as Feb. 25, 2009 classes and power outages on Eric L Johnson Rachel Schipper Nov. 19, 2008 candidates for NSU presidency. ■ NSU starts new advertising campus. (comics) Shu Xu ■ Coach Don Meyer's medical Finalists include William R. 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No, wait, it was of research. onight's top the housing bubble or former President here are few Does anyone else see the problems with that? stories: a Bush — he is the root cause of all our woes. things in life Beyond the obvious, is that BHO spent much comedian This modern day version of the Salem Twe tolerate less of the campaign saying that such decisions were and a politician Witch Trials is a literal joke, as no one will then a blatant liar. At the above his pay grade, BHO did not change squabble over who had point out the problem, only create more. same time, we tend to anything with his executive order. Now, what the most votes, while a What got us into this mess? Average Joes, view those who are do we call a man who says something that former vice individuals who continuously spent beyond ignorant in the areas of deliberately misleading? And if not misleading, presidential candidate their means and racked up the debt, be it responsibility within their was he ignorant of what it would accomplish? mentions that she momentarily considered with a house they couldn't afford, a 67 inch 'ob with annoyance and eye-rolling. I doubt Another point, and one that's even more fun: aborting her newest child. Also, our savior, hi-definition television, or that fancy new there is any contention on that point as we start the hurdle to full ESCR funding is not a the president, considers his newest random Macbook. So, that being said, the most moving forward through this, the last column presidential order but an act of Congress, part scapegoat in the form of the credit card obvious solution would be to have said of the semester (more on that later). of the appropriations for the Department of companies. Stay tuned later as we tell you individuals pay off their debts, rather than On March 9, His Glorious Majesty Barack Health and Human Services, which has an how Mother Nature will rain all over your spend more money they don't have. This is Obama the First, signed an executive order that amendment that prohibits the use of federal weekend plans. not a solution, nor is it news of any real cancels out, so to speak, a previous executive funds for ESCR. It also prevents the use of That all being said, here's a more importance. order by former President Bush that put federal health funds for the creation of clones important pressing issue: who cares? Heck, why do news organizations even restrictions on the use of embryos in Embryonic for research purposes, and all of this was Honestly, who cares? What has happened to bother with pointless controversy? Stem Cell Research. At the time of signing, the written, and first signed by, none other then the state of political news, let alone news in Honestly, can anyone raise a hand and say executive order was considered to be a bi- President William Jefferson Clinton. general? None of these topics even matter – they cared about Palin's personal choices partisan triumph and was a reasonable The kicker is that BHO has signed the same consider the disputed Minnesota race, for regarding her family? Like Norm Coleman restriction on the practice. The former thing into law two days after he put out the example. In one hand, we have some said, no one cared about her six months president gave very specific moral and logical executive order. politician no one knew half a year ago; in ago; she didn't matter then, and she does reasons why the creation of new embryos for So, was he lying? Was he ignorant? Is there a the other, we have a comedian, a man whose not now. So why bother? These "news" scientific use through cloning is wrong and third option? primary job is to make others laugh. Which organizations are running pointless should not be done in the course of scientific Final point. I started out my run as the would you pick — the one who does not headlines that detract from the actual issues pursuit. Exponent columnist with a column on know what he's doing, or the one who cares and prevent further progress from being Now, Pres. BHO has issued his own order, abortion, making the point that the little girl or more about having the job and less about made by reducing politicians to pointless stating that he was 'lifting the ban' of boy who's within a mother is a separate human the people he is representing? Pick neither, bickering and stupidity. If this is the future embryonic stem cell research in order to further person. Now, here's the final point to that if you ask me; both are not fit for the of politics — pointless bickering, not that scientific research, and thus hailing him as a argument. position, so quit wasting headlines. politicians avoid practicing such a healthy visionary and blab blab blab. But, you know Folks, if the thing inside of a woman when Who cares that President Obama waved sport — what's the point of caring about what the funny part of all this is? she is pregnant is not a human being, then no his magical hands and declared credit card solutions? If all that is presented is There WAS no ban and never has been any excuse for killing it is necessary. However, if it is companies the enemy? No one should, as complete negativity or gossip, why bother ban on research. a human being, then none of the excuses given this is a pointless situation. Why waste time caring? It ignores the urgency of certain You see, the Bush administration was the are good enough. and energy regulating and cracking down pressing issues, distorts the truth and first to actively fund ESCR, giving more than Do we kill people 'cause they depend on us? on an industry that exists solely to profit on reduces the entirety down to a playground- $200 billion (with a 'B') toward stem cell Because they annoy us? Because they cause us those who want to spend beyond their like argument. Please, ignore these research, INCLUDING embryonic stem cells. emotional trauma when we see them? Because means? Here's an idea: get people to pay off headlines, and resist the urge to find out Bush's executive order said that we could use we don't think we can take care of them? their debts, which brought about the why *gasp* the presidential family adopted the cells of embryos that are ready to be Do we kill them in order to research them? recession in the first place. Congress, the a new dog. They don't matter, and its not destroyed, but we just wouldn't create any new Ladies and gentlemen, I leave you with that President, whoever wants a say — they all news – it's pointless. Questions? ones. thought. complicate the recession and point fingers Comments? E-mail them to And now BHO is saying that we can clone, Been a pleasure, folks. every which way. It's the Lehman Brothers [email protected] . but only if we use the embryos for the purpose Don't ever give in. Don't ever give up.

An urban perspective in a rural world photo What abostt those Canadians'? Elizabeth Zappa four times in my life. There are too neighborhood I went to school in. —By John Rains Opinion Columnist many other, closer malls from back in St. Paul had one of the which to choose). There is a lot highest crime rates in the state. Out Surrey distinctly recall about six more to do as well, including night here, people leave their cars years ago when my family clubs, sporting events and dozens running when they go into the I first came out to Aberdeen of places for the fine arts, plus many store, and doors are left unlocked. to check out Northern State more places to go eat at 3 o'clock in It's crazy, and yet reassuring at the University. My eldest brother was the morning. My biggest thing, same time. looking into graphic design and though, is the tall buildings. The major thing for me, though? thought NSU might be a good Everything out here is flat; not just No bumper-to-bumper rush hour choice for him. My next oldest the ground, but buildings tend to traffic, no city street crawling (the brother and I thought only one be built out, not up. The only size of the pot holes are about the "Morneau is a 'I like Canadians. They thing — there was no way we were reason I can assume that tall same, though) and no road Canadian, so I like them." are more tolerant." going to go to a college in the buildings are frowned upon is construction happening on every Ajuda Alwol, — Kai Alexander, middle of nowhere in South because of high winds. other street every day of the year freshman, Adrian, Minn freshman, Calgary, Alberta Dakota. But before native South (which explains the conditions of Flash forward to today. My eldest Dakotans and the like get all up-in- the streets here in Aberdeen). And brother decided not to attend NSU, arms and demand to know why I as for the shopping? Hey, I've but my next oldest brother, senior even bothered to come out here in always been able to find everything Joseph Zappa, will be graduating the first place, hear me out. This is I need out here, either at Target, from here in less than two weeks, not a rant. This is simply a Wal-Mart or the Lakewood Mall. and I am finishing up my first year reflection on why most city kids Besides, I'm a poor college student; here with plans to return next fall. look at Aberdeen and at NSU and I don't have the money to go Irony... it's a killer sometimes. say, "No wayl Not for met" Because, shopping anywaysi You must understand, I hail from even though I thought this not too It's no wonder I have met so "Canada is only goo are north of us, eh," many people who have moved out the big Twin Cities — Minneapolis/ long ago myself, am I not still here? cheap meds." — Tiffany Thorne, NSU and Aberdeen have many here — from the cities — to raise St. Paul, Minn. Most people back — Brock Rose, freshman, sophomore, Gillette, home have never even heard of things the cities could never offer. their families. It's a wholesome Newcastle, Wyo. Wyoming Aberdeen, much less NSU, and For starters, there's the clean air. environment filled with friendly people here at NSU can never figure I'm used to pollution, having grown people. And as for the occasional out why I would want to leave the up with it, so coming out here was smell of manure in the morning and "big cities." It wasn't an easy choice, like salvation for my lungs. Another the hunting camouflage at all times I assure you, but if there is one thing thing is the people. In the cities, if of the year (Tell me, isn't wearing I have learned since coming here, it you have car problems, you sit in camouflage with bright orange is that you have to leave a place in your car with the doors locked and defeating the purpose?), well, I order to appreciate it more. How wait for help to come. Out here you guess I'll deal. Who knows, maybe does the old saying go? Absence don't even have time to wait, by the end of my four years I'll know makes the heart grow fonder? because before you even realize it, how to hunt and will also think that After all, in the cities the nearest there's someone right there to help the pheasant opener is more "Eh?" "Those — Canadians are mall is a mere 20 minutes away, at you with a friendly smile on his or important than Christmas. Cherice Swain, junior, — and sensor every most, and there are dozens of malls her face. Anything is possible when you're a Aberdeen thing." from which to choose. (Fact: I have The crime rate, from what I can city girl living the rural life. — Tawny Eisen bratin', only been to the Mall of America tell, is almost non-existent, The r, Rapid,Olit Exponent • Wednesday, April 29, 2009 • Opinion 5 "Monsters vs. Aliens" gets four thumbs up

Katie Koester & Cody R. Papke done without the 3D, the movie itself was very good. The trying to fight off the large alien probe but unknowingly Movie Critics plot was intriguing, the writing was funny and the getting stomped on the entire time or mistaking a large characters were hilarious! Jell-o mold for another monster. reamworks has once again produced a fun One couldn't help but love all the monsters. B.O.B., Dr. Now that I got my homage to Seth Rogen out of my movie for all ages. "Monsters vs. Aliens" has a Cockroach, The Missing Link, Insectosaurus and system, I can continue with the rest of the film. For me, well-known and hilarious cast that makes the Ginormica are all uniquely loveable characters. One of my this was the best animated film I have watched since D favorites was B.O.B. (Benzonate Ostylezene Bibarbonate). "Cars." The movie had 'a quite interesting but excellent film relafable to both children and adults. The film primarily revolves around Susan Murphy Not only does Seth Rogen play the funny guy in all of his combination of actors. Susan Murphy did an outstanding (Reese Witherspoon). We first see Susan and her friends movies, but he remains just as funny even if he is only job as Ginormica. Constantly living under the shadow of and family getting ready for her wedding to local doing a character's voice. While all of the characters bring her fiancé, weatherman Derek Dietl (Paul Rudd), she television reporter, Derek Dietl (Paul Rudd). While Susan comedy to the movie, B.O.B. makes everything more literally becomes larger than life and finds her own inner is outside waiting for the ceremony to begin, she notices a interesting. strength. flying object heading straight towards her. She tries to run Another one of my favorite characters in the movie was Another one of my favorite actors, Will Arnett, did an but the asteroid hits her dead on. Just moments later President Hathaway, voiced by Stephen Colbert. I have a outstanding job as the monster The Missing Link. "Link" when her family comes looking for her, she immerges major infatuation with Stephen Colbert, and I could is yet another one of Arnett's kooky characters, trying to from behind the hill disorientated and confused, but she completely see him come out in his character. I honestly impress the lady but ultimately making a fool of himself is ready to walk down the aisle. When she finally reaches don't think I could think of anyone who would have once or twice. Finally, we have yet another one of my Derek, he starts panicking because she is glowing. Sure played the character any better. favorite actors, Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute to all of enough, Susan is glowing green and suddenly begins to I loved that all the monsters were modeled after other you "Office" fanatics). He plays the villain Gallaxhar, an rapidly grow so large that the little small town church well-known classic horror film monsters. For example, angry alien bent on world domination through acquiring cannot contain her. She is brought down and sedated by Susan resembles the fate of the character in "Attack of the the Quantonium, which ultimately gives Ginormica her hundreds of men. 50 Foot Woman," B.O.B. is based on "The Blob," The super human ability. When Susan wakes up, she has no idea where she is and Missing Link is similar to the character from "Creature And then, just when you think the cast of characters is completely alone. Suddenly, a door opens to her room from the Black Lagoon," Dr. Cockroach 'was transformed can't get any better, enter the President of the United and a much larger room is revealed. Susan meets the other from a human to cockroach similar to the film "The Fly," States played by Mr. Stephen Colbert. What a fantastic "monsters" like herself; B.O.B. (Seth Rogen), Dr. and Insectosaur is not inspired by any particular job Colbert did. Colbert plays a clumsy but hilarious Cockroach, Ph.D. (Hugh Laurie), and The Missing Link character, but its concept resembles that of Godzilla. I president who constantly reminds us of his braveness, (Will Arnett). love that Dreamworks took these classic horror film whether dealing with the aliens or taking care of his President Hathaway (Stephen Colbert) has no other characters and put them all together in the same film. country. As many of you may have seen in the options and decides to go alone with General W.R. However, I am sure none of the children who would see commercials, one of the greatest lines in this film comes Monger's (Kiefer Sutherland) proposal to use the this movie would have gotten that. Maybe many adults when Colbert finally sees the alien shape invading his monsters to fight the aliens. The monsters are told that wouldn't have picked up on it either. I'm a fan of classic country. The president calmly remarks, "Boys, set the the planet is in danger, and that they are the only ones horror films, so that's why I noticed, but Dreamworks did terror level at code brown, 'cause I need to change my who could beat the aliens, led by Gallaxhar (Rainn a great job portraying these characters for all ages and pants." Wilson). The monsters seem unsure whether this is giving the "scary" monsters a comical appearance. The delivery of this and many other lines by the something they could actually do, but when they are told In my opinion, this movie deserves a strong B. It had a president will have moviegoers laughing throughout this they will be granted their freedom, they jump onboard. few odd moments, and it might not be a movie I'd want to entire film. The monsters quickly see they might not be as ready to add to my collection, but it would be one that I would be And if you think the combination of breathtaking face the aliens as they should be. Susan, now Ginormica, willing to see again. For a Dreamworks animated film, it animation, brilliant actors and exquisite characters isn't is still unaware of her new abilities. She quickly finds that had comedy and action and was appealing for all ages. enough, this movie is in Real 3-D!!!! her height and strength can play to her advantage, and Cody says: Overall, if you couldn't tell, I absolutely enjoyed this that her abilities are much greater than she could have This is yet another for the powerhouse that is movie. I know we are all grown-up and are supposed to be ever imagined. Will the monsters be enough to defeat the Dreamworks Animation. Anyone who knows my movie out of the animation stage, but this a movie that aliens? tastes knows what a big fan of Seth Rogen I am. In this moviegoers of all ages will love. I personally went with a Katie says: movie, he plays a hilarious character named B.O.B. Now, group of six people and all but one was over the age of 20, Maybe I'm just a weird college kid, but I still love a good this character was already destined for some sort of thus proving my point. I give this a solid A and will gladly Dreamworks animated movie every once in awhile! I saw humor, as he is, essentially, a large gelatinous blob. Rogen state that it is one of the best animated films I have ever "Monsters vs. Aliens" in 3D, and although I could have is absolutely outstanding in this role, whether he was seen. Smoking ban: Your personal right or a roadblock to individual freedom?

Lyndsey Dobbs I'm sure some of you are reading this and Alex Mason government should not interfere with this. Opinion Columnist thinking, "Well that's your story, but I Opinion Columnist When I am in a public place that allows haven't been affected by smoking like you smoking, the cigarette smoke irritates me, hen I found out the topic that were." That may be true, but in all honesty, if moking in public places has been a and I wish they would stop, but that should Alex and I were going to you think about it, you are affecting others practice for many centuries. Now, be their individual choice, not the write about, I was a little even if you don't realize it. Smoking may be S our state government has banned it. government's. Many who support the W People smoked in British boarding houses in smoking ban believe this will help reduce the apprehensive but excited at the same time. your personal choice, The smoking ban that is going into effect in but who are you to the 17th century; people smoked in the Irish amounts of lung cancer caused by July is surrounded by controversy, and I am take away my right immigrant pubs in Boston in the 1860s; secondhand smoke. I understand that ready to chime right in with that controversy. choice to breathe cowboys smoked in old western taverns in secondhand smoke is dangerous to nearby Now for those of you who know me, you clean, disease-free the 1880s; people smoked at Lagers individuals, though is that not their choice to know that I am not afraid to state my opinion air? By smoking in Bar in Aberdeen be near the one who is smoking? about things, and if what I say offends you, I a public space, last Many business owners greatly depend on apologize. The issue of smoking is one that such as a Friday. the people who smoke in their public place hits a very personal note in my life, so I am restaurant, you make all the Soon for their revenue in order to stay in business. very outspoken about it, but for good reason. air inside that building this Right now, business owners have the choice I will give you fair warning that I am in FULL smell like the habit that you to allow smoking in their public place. There SUPPORT of the ban on smoking, and will so willingly inhale multiple is no law that says they have to allow smoking take this article to let you know why. times a day. Not only do you in their establishment. So why can they not Smoking is something that every affect the air that I breathe, have the choice? There are several identical generation has dealt with since cigarettes and but it is inevitable that I will public places that prohibit smoking where cigars came into existence. Whether people walk into my house with my clothes the decision was made by the owner of the smoke for stress relief, peer pressure, and my hair smelling like a cigarette as well. business. Some things in public places should appetite suppressants or whatever other That may be offensive to those of you who long be banned by the government like illegal reason they deem necessary, this habit is smoke, and I'm sorry, but that is the reality of practiced tradition will be drug dealing, prostitution, gang fights, etc., fairly common. Cliché I know, but I went to a your habit. Have you not seen the "Truth" prohibited in our great state. because they directly harm people. With private high school, and I did not have many brand commercials? Or the sad story of On July 1, it will be illegal for secondhand tobacco smoke, people nearby friends who smoked. Coming to college grandpa smoking through the hole in his public places to allow indoor are being indirectly harmed, and they have where a good number of people smoke was throat after a tracheotomy he received smoking, with the exception of motel the choice to leave or move away from it. not a culture shock to me at all, because even because of his smoking? Harsh words I know, rooms. I do not agree with many of the views What I am basically saying is that I do not though I was not necessarily exposed to it but historically very true. of Bob Dylan, though he sure was right in his think it is right for the government to tell during school, I always knew people smoked. That last paragraph was kind of harsh, and song, "The Times Are Changing." businesses they have to ban smoking. It is not One person in my life who was greatly like I said, I do apologize. Please don't think I am not a smoker. It smells bad and it is right for the government to interfere with affected by smoking was my grandpa. All of that I detest people who smoke, because that bad for my health. I have some friends and privately owned public places unless they are my memories from my childhood that is far from the truth; I have very close friends family members who smoke. I encourage directly violating laws, like those that involve involve him also involve smoking. He who smoke and I accept them 100 percent. them to stop smoking. Friends should illegal drug dealing, prostitution rings, tax smoked for as long as I can remember, and We all have our habits that affect other encourage smoker friends to stop smoking evasion or other practices that are going to long before I was born. As expected, this life people, some more than others. You do have and think about their health, though the directly harm people. long addiction to smoking greatly affected his your free right to choose to smoke, and if that health. When I was 16 years old, he passed is the choice you make, smoke away. I feel, Interested in theatre? away from a very long battle with lung though, that this ban on smoking will result Come join Northern's Theatre Club, Masquers cancer. Seeing the drawn out pain that this in lower cases of death from second hand Meetings held every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. in addiction caused not only him but our entire smoke. My clothes will smell better, and I will J129 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. family made me vow never to get addicted to not feel as sick as I do after an evening spent No experience necessary. Great opportunity to have fun and meet new people. smoking. Now I will admit, I have tried a in a smoking restaurant. By not allowing The Masquers group volunteers in the community, raises money for an cigarette before, but I cannot willingly get people to smoke in public places, I believe NSA./ scholarship, hosts movie nights and other activities such as into a habit that I watched slowly kill one of that the amount of smoking people do stands bowling, costume parties and dances. We recently raised $500 for my cherished family members. to decrease greatly. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Exponent • Wednesday, April 29, 2009 • Snapshots ,

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Arts 8 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Exponent NSU faculty take part in Empty Bowl fundraiser "Forbidden Broadway" Shu Xu Campus Reporter is a musical feast mpty Bowls is an event that encourages using Shu Xu "Rent" and "Fiddler on the Roof." E creative arts and Campus Reporter Many enjoyed seeing the play education to work on a social taken from a massive stage and problem, in this case — hunger. play performed put on a small theater. Residents in the community, many originally on the "It was awesome. I loved the of whom work at Northern State ABroadway stage, play," said Yuang Zhao, University, made bowls and glazed "Forbidden Broadway" has a sophomore, Beijing, China, who them. During the supper held charm appreciated by audiences was in the cast of "Fiddler on the recently, everyone picked a bowl to all over the world. It's made up of Roof" last year. "Forbidden eat a meal out of and made a cash a spoof of Broadway's classic Broadway" showed a more donation. They took home the plays. exaggerated, even grotesque bowls as a reminder of the fact that Drawing a full audience, the imitation, of the other plays. hunger exists everywhere, even in play was a real hit for three nights Great facial expressions as well as Aberdeen. in a row. With great costumes, superb vocal skills were With many sessions available for classic scenes, and devoted actors showcased wonderfully,. Many making bowls, more than 200 and actresses, everything came enjoyed the cross-dressing. people joined in the fun. It was great together perfectly. Broadway plays Dressing in ladies' clothes made to see so many of Northern's faculty spoofed included "Chicago," the guys look funny and gave play- members participate in the event, "Wicked," "Mamma Mia," "Cats," goers a comical surprise. donating time and money to the event. At the dinner, discussions were held to bring awareness to the People look over the bowls made by many voluntary "bowl artists" during the Chinese Culture Night a success hunger issue. With help and recent Empty Bowls fundraiser. Photo by Shu Xu. support from the community, the a great success. Many people said event to gather more attention and Shu Xu hands and performing a series first Empty Bowl event proved to be they hope it will become an annual feedback among public issues. Campus Reporter of hand dances. The dance was originally performed by 21 hinese Culture Night hearing impaired girls and boys (CCN), which took with the China Disabled "Dragonball Evolution" continued place on April 6, People's Performing Art Troupe began with a film about China at the Spring Festival Gala, Nicky Karter Justin and Jamie: (Both laugh.) Diego. You're right, you're right. that showed all of the modern which created a nationwide Campus Reporter Nicky: Do you have to audition Justin: I win! We're very and historical sites, giving all sensation. Students imitated the to make sure that the chemistry competitive. who attended a brief dance in order to show the spirit recently got a chance for a works? You know, when Jim Warren told introduction to China. as well as the art form. Later, phone interview with some Justin: Yeah, we did a lot of that me that I was going to play Goku, I Apowerful scene of parts of the traditional dancing, pop songs of the people who play the chemistry test, ya know? I think a was kind of like, "Are you sure? Are I Olympic Games was shown. and jazz dance all led to "Dragonball" characters in the new lot of finding the chemistry you really sure?" I mean, for me The first program in which applause and excited screaming. movie. This is a continuation of the happens by pairing up with a lot of Goku isn't Asian. He's not students could be active was A singing group consisting of article in the March 25 issue of the different people. I think a lot of American. He's not Canadian. The Thousand-hand sophomore Yuang Zhao, Exponent. good filmmaking comes from the Goku is an architect. He lives in all Bodhisattva. Girls stood in line Beijing, China, and junior Special thanks to Twentieth casting process. But, we actually of us. He's the spirit, you know? with their hands out, portraying Matias Rubio, La Union, Chile, Century Fox, Media Plus, Co. Ltd., didn't even read together for And in the Mongard he's an alien. one person with thousands of performed for the audience. and MTV ( Thailand ) chemistry test. So it was a big responsibility, and I Zhao challenged Rubio to sing a Round 2: Justin Chatwin and Nicky: Really? was pretty nervous taking on this Chinese song, which he did with Jamie Chung VS. Nicky Karter Justin: They found her and they character because I really looked up Classified Ad fairly good pronunciation. Nicky: Hi. This is Nicky. Thank were like, "She's perfect for the to Goku. I tried my best and I really Rubio received much applause you for giving me time to interview part," so we met the first time in think that I can take on the Information: from the audience. Zhao y'all. I have a few questions from San Diego. responsibility that this character returned the favor by singing a your fans. Let's start now because Nicky: Oh, okay. So that was has, and I ended up playing him. 104 per word. Spanish song with Rubio. The the long distance call is pretty before shooting right? It's the best character I've ever $2 minimum. evening ended when the expensive and the time is running Justin: Yeah, literally. played. And I love getting into Chinese students sang out. Jamie: We weren't in San Diego. character. I think that I would really HongQiPiaoPiao (the floating On a scale of 1-10, how would you We took the train together. So we love to play Goku again. FREE for all red flag representing the rate the chemistry between the two did not meet each other through Nicky: Aww, that's nice, but too NSU students. country's flag) together. of you? the production process. bad the time is up. I hope I have a Chinese students sewed the Justin:11 Justin: No, we did meet in San chance to talk to y'all again. See you performing dresses, cooked and Jamie: 20 Diego, remember? We drove back this summer when you come back Call The Evi:Krbfvt decorated in preparation for the Nick,: Seems like someone's got to L.A. to L.A. Have a nice time in at6263378. successful evening. a crush...Hahahaha. Jamie: OMG, we did meet in San Thailand. "Womanly" monologue staged at NSU

Rebecca Bartels million for women's anti-violence Dodson, author and infamous pro- victim, but the victim's friends and Northern State University's Exponent Intern groups. All proceeds, including the feminist called the play a "blast of family. Sexual assault shouldn't be production of "The Vagina $5 ticket fee, and donations of hatred at men and heterosexuality." considered controversial or taboo. It Monologues" has, like most versions n Obie award winning hygiene products and canned goods Other sources of controversy happens and those who have been in the past, opted for some personal play written by Eve will go to the local women's shelter, surrounding the play include the affected should be given the support touches. Having only practiced as a nsler, "The Vagina Safe Harbor (a non-profit women's opinion that there is too much focus that they need and deserve after group once, the off-the-cuff nature of Monologues," was staged at shelter that serves those in need from on brutal sexual encounters and too having gone through something as the show is sure to bring some Northem State University on Friday, seven counties during times of crisis). little on consensual harmonious traumatizing as a sexual assault." interesting moments. Performers April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at 7 Natasha Valnes, graduate assistant sexual experiences, the negative Opinions on campus vary as well. will read their parts from scripts p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. for chemical health and co-advisor of portrayal of male-female Some, like senior Ryan Black, Grace, mounted on teal paper, a nod to "The An episodic play consisting of social mentors at NSU, says she relationships, and a monologue N.D., support the production and its Teal Campaign," a program created monologues based on interviews thinks "that it is important to raise casting a positive light on the rape of cause. "It should be interesting, and I to raise sexual awareness. In addition with hundreds of women about their awareness and provide support to a 13-year-old in "The Little Coochie think it's great that Northern is giving to the teal paper, performers were "memories and experiences of survivors of sexual assault. I feel that Snorcher That Could," just to name back to the community in this way," asked to wear the color red while on sexuality," "The Vagina Monologues" by having events such as 'The Vagina one. Black said. He declined to comment, stage in keeping with "Vagina "gives voice to women's deepest Monologues' and 'Take Back The Groups including social however, on the individual pieces Monologues" traditions. Also, "The fantasies and fears, guaranteeing that Night,' we are showing others that conservatives, gender egalitarians, saying, "I know nothing thus far Crooked Braid" monologue was no one who reads it will ever look at a this topic is important, that it individual feminists and pro-sex about The Angry Vagina." added to the stage show, a favorite of woman's body, or think of sex, in shouldn't be ignored and that we feminists have all found their qualms Others, though, like Nick Eilts, director, Natasha Valnes, reflecting quite the same way again." shouldn't be embarrassed or with the production, despite the senior, Mitchell, are less enthusiastic. the experiences of a women from the A total of 17 NSU women have uncomfortable when discussing these benefits that go along with it. Valnes Stating that he generally doesn't find Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine volunteered to participate in what issues." responds to such critics by informing that type of "crass humor" Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. promises not only to be an Along with the many benefits, it is them that, "to me, the only thing that entertaining, Eilts said he will not Surrounded by controversy, entertaining night, but an undeniable that the production should be controversial is the fact that attend. Like many men, he voices generosity, a cry for awareness and an educational, moving endeavor. "The comes with some controversy. Apart this hasn't been done at NSU before concern that he will feel undeniable comedic element, NSU's Vagina Monologues," in conjunction from the obvious forward nature of April 24th and 25th, 2009. Sexual uncomfortable in the audience of a production of "The Vagina with Ensler's V-Day (a global non- the show itself, many feel that the assault does happen in Aberdeen, show revolving around the female Monologues" will not fail to create a profit) has raised more than $50 content is counterproductive. Betty South Dakota and affects not only the genitalia. lasting effect. Sports 9 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Exponent Sports A little knowledge is Golf team takes 10th at key to spring fishing NSIC championships Ben Tronnes and spring play out, you will Sports Writer probably catch the bass in pre- spawn activities. The water Cody R. Papke State Mavericks took home the 92 points over the three ne of the best things temperature will still be quite cold, Sports Writer victory finishing with a 58. tournaments which was good about Leslie and I going but the bass are getting bolder and Scoring was based on positions enough for a 46th place finish. down to Mitchell to moving closer to shore for food and he Northern State golf finished, and the Mavericks were Freshman Nick Sipe, Milbank, 0 visit my parents is that they have a back to the deep holes again. After tied with the Bemidji State took home 55th place with 46 team closed out its Cabela's store right in town. It's not spending several months in a Beavers. The Beavers had more points while sophomore Austin conference season by the only reason I go down there, of vegetative state, they are ready to T Blair, Pierre, placed 60th with 30 strokes over the three days which taking home a 10th place finish at course, but it is fun to go in and get moving and start looking for a gave the Mavericks an automatic points. Rounding out the Wolves the Northern Sun Intercollegiate spend some money. mate. Like I said, though, it's all finishers were sophomore Tanner Conference Championships. The tiebreaker victory. We were there Easter weekend about timing. If you get out there The top golfer for the Wolves Waige, Groton, who finished two-day tournament in mid-April and Friday was a beautiful, sunny too early, they won't be moving was sophomore Jordan Weisbeck, 62nd with nine points and capped off a total of three day. We didn't have anything else to much. Eureka, who finished in 39th freshman Blair Fredrickson, tournaments to decide the do, so Dad and I went to the store, If you go out on a good day, you Aberdeen, who tied for 63rd with eventual conference champion. A place with 109 points over the and as usual, walked out with more can have a lot of success. These bass eight points. total of 11 teams competed. The combined three tournaments. than we figured we would. I was are starting to throw caution to the The NSIC championship tournament was held in Lake City, The next highest finisher for the lucky enough to find something I'd wind in order to find their three rounds out the Wolves regular Minn., and had a total of ll teams Wolves was sophomore Brandon been looking for for quite some time favorite things: food, a partner and and conference seasons. in competition. The Minnesota Sipe, Milbank, who finished with - an inexpensive eight-weight fly a spawning site. It's a lot like the rut rod for bass fishing. I even got the for you deer hunters out there. bargain cave trifecta: the rod, an Bucks follow their nose and eight-weight reel and eight-weight something else more than intuition Wins for tennis team hard flyline to match. I just couldn't pass - hence the reason you see a lot of it up. them lying on the highways. In usual fashion, once I buy The best thing a fisherman can do to come by in April something I just have to play with it. is get a good idea of the topography I think its ingrained deep into a of the lake or pond he or she will be fishing. You want to find areas that Cody R. Papke home to their first home matchup No. 6: Lee (NSU) defeats man's brain that we just can't wait Sports Writer of the year. The match was against Steadman (U-Mary) 6-3, 2-6, 10-7 to play with new toys. I can provide a route from the deep water NSIC conference rival Southwest Augustana - DOUBLES remember just about every into the shallow waters around shore. These bass are going to he Northern State Minnesota State Mustangs. The No. 1: Brittany Gaster /Sarah Christmas growing up; Dad would continue to find cover, though, so University Wolves tennis Mustangs spoiled the Wolves' Lamberty (AUGIE) def. Abbey put our toys together and have to you want to keep an eye out for team found itself in a homecoming party as they picked Johnsen/Kelsey Lonning (NSU) 8-3 "test" them first. The tough part was T No. 2: Jill Hagestuen /Hailey getting the toy back from him. I also natural cover in the water such as slump that was hard to get out of up a 7-2 victory. DesLauriers and noticed we sometimes received gifts trees, cattails or boulders. You also throughout the month of April. The Henderson were the lone Wolves Gunderson (AUGIE) def. Jessica that were a little too old for us, and need to pay attention to man-made Wolves had four total Northern finding success as they won their DesLauriers/Kenzie Weber (NSU) they'd always wind up in his hands. cover such as chunks of cement or Sun Intercollegiate Conference matchups 6-1, 6-4 and 6-1, 6-2 8-3 Anyway, we decided to skip the fence lines. The bass will be coming matchups in April and could only respectively. Weber kept things No. 3: Emily Johnson /Danielle lake and instead headed over to a through these routes a couple of find a total of five victories out of close in the second set of her Gilbert (AUGIE) def. Bridget few bass ponds we know of just times a day to find their food, so like the 36 matches Wolves' members number three singles flight as she Henderson/Amanda Lee (NSU) 8-2 outside of town. The ponds are I said, timing is everything. played in. lost a close one by a final of 3-6, 6-7 Augustana - SINGLES almost perfect for the short trip. You If you want to get really technical, The Wolves opened the month of - (13-15). That match finished out No. 1: Brittany Gaster (AUGIE) drive out past the trailer park, turn you can get a thermometer and April with their first outdoor match the regular season for the Wolves as def. Abbey Johnsen (NSU) 6-0, 6-1 onto a rutted, seldom used dirt check the water temp before you of the year against the University of they ended 4-12 overall and 2-10 in No. 2: Kelsey Lonning (NSU) def. path, and in a few minutes you're fish. The water should be above 50 Mary Marauders in Bismarck, N.D. the NSIC. Jill Hagestuen (AUGIE) 6-3, 6-4 parked next to the first of two small degrees or you won't see a whole lot The Marauders took seven out of Up next for the Wolves was the No. 3: Emily Johnson (AUGIE) ponds surrounded by a bunch of of action. There are exceptions of the nine matches. Picking up the NSIC Championships for teams def. Kenzie Weber (NSU) 6-0, 6-0 medium height cottonwood trees. course. If you're anything like me, first victory for the Wolves was and individuals. Both tournaments No. 4: Adrienne Conley (AUGIE) There are a few other trees there too, though, water temperature won't sophomore Jessica DesLauriers, took place in Minneapolis, Minn. def. Jessica DesLauriers (NSU) 6-0, but I'm not sure of the species. matter to you at all. Last year, I was Huron, who won her No. 4 singles The team tournament was held 6-0 These ponds are a perfect habitat out way too early. I was casting from flight match in straight sets by a Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, No. 5: Hailey Gunderson for bass. They are probably no shore onto the ice and then final of 6-2, 6-4. Senior Amanda April 26, while the individual (AUGIE) def. Bridget Henderson bigger than half a football field each stripping down into the water Lee, Jamestown, took three hard tournament is this weekend, (NSU) 2-6, 6-2, 10-8 and are well protected. The floor is a towards me. Needless to say, I didn't fought sets to eventually pick up a Saturday, May 2, and Sunday May No. 6: Sarah Lamberty (AUGIE) thick, sticky mud, and if you don't catch anything. But I guess I got 6-3, 2-6, 10-7 victory in the No. 6 3. Results for both tournaments def. Amanda Lee (NSU) 6-4, 6-1 tie your boots tight, you could lose some practice in. singles flight. were unavailable as of press time. Winona State - Doubles one. Most of the shoreline is covered We didn't catch anything at the The second match of April for U-Mary - DOUBLES No. 1: Heather Pierce/Mary with a good five to 10 feet of cattails, ponds, either. I think the water is the Wolves was on the road in No. 1: Michelle Bauer/Brianna Hesterman (WSU) def. Abbey and the trees overhang in quite a still a little bit cold for a lot of Sioux Falls against the Augustana Thomas (U-Mary) defeats Abbey Johnsen/Kelsey Lonning (NSU) 8-2 few other spots. Basically, if you activity. It's no bother to me, College Vikings. The lone victory Johnsen/Jessica DesLauriers (NSU) No. 2: Erika Richae/Amanda asked a guy to design his dream bass though. I just enjoy being back for the Wolves in the match was in 8-3 'Asche (WSU) def. Jessica pond, this would be it. I could go as outside. the No. 2 singles flight where No. 2: Whitney Fredericks/Molly DesLauriers/Kenzie Weber (NSU) far as saying bass heaven... but I The summer is fast approaching sophomore Kelsey Lonning, Simmons (U-Mary) defeats Bridget 8-5 won't. and school is almost done for the Henderson/Mackenzie Weber No. 3: Holly Peltier/Courtney Aberdeen, picked up a 6-3, 6-4 Early spring bass fishing is a semester. I would like to take this Zinter (WSU) def. Bridget victory past the Vikings' Jill (NSU) 8-4 tricky process, even on a small opportunity to encourage everyone No. 3: Megan Bosch/Marisa Henderson/Amanda Lee (NSU) 8-2 Hagestuen. Sophomore Bridget pond. The fish are holed up deeper to get outside during the long break. Winona State - Singles Henderson, Yankton, played a Steadman (U-Mary) defeats Kelsey into the water this time of year, and There are many wonderful natural No. 1: Heather Pierce (WSU) def. strong matchup in the No. 5 singles Lonning/Amanda Lee (NSU) 8-3 you can't get away with just casting resources at our leisure in this Abbey Johnsen (NSU) 6-0, 6-0 flight, going the full three sets and SINGLES by the cattails and hoping for a country, and no matter where you No. 2: Amanda Asche (WSU) losing by a final of 2-6, 6-2, 10-8. No. 1: Bauer (U-Mary) defeats strike. It comes down to timing and call home, there are plenty of places Lee also made her presence known Johnsen (NSU) 6-2, 6-0 def. Kelsey Lonning (NSU) 6-3, 6-1 whether you have it or not. to get on the water. in the ■Io. 6 singles flight, losing No. 2: Thomas (U-Mary) defeats No. 3: Mary Hesterman (WSU) Depending on how the winter Have a great summer! respectively 1-6, 4-6. Lonning (NSU) 7-1, 6-0 def. Kenzie Weber (NSU) 6-0, 6-4 On the same afternoon, the No. 3: Simmons (U-Mary) No. 4: Holly Peitier (WSU) def. Wolves played another tough NSIC defeats Weber (NSU) 6-2, 6-4 Jessica DesLauriers (NSU) 6-2, 6-1 Feeling a bit under opponent in the form of the No. 4: DesLauriers (NSU) defeats No. 5: Erika Richae (WSU) def. the weather? Winona State Warriors. The Fredericks (U-Mary) 6-2, 6-4 Bridget Henderson (NSU) 6-0, 6-0 Warriors came into the matchup No. 5: Bosch (U-Mary) defeats No. 6: Addie Adler (WSU) def. second in the NSIC and with only Henderson (NSU) 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 Amanda Lee (NSU) 6-2, 6-0 one loss on their record. The Warriors proved just how strung they were by shutting out the Wolves and picking up a 9-0 Call Student victory. Lonning was able to put GROCERIES • FLORAL • PHARMACY some points in both of her sets in Otirleat Afttlat% Health Services DELI•LUNCH • BAKERY • LIQUORS the No. 2 singles flight, losing 3-6, Kirk Karlen 626-7694 1-6 while freshman Kenzie Weber, OPEN 24 HOURS Benson, Minn., kept things close in 311 N. Roosevelt A service of 225-1692 the second set of her No. 3 singles (605)225-6750 Aberdeen Family flight but eventually falling 0-6, 4-6. Physicians 621 SIXTH AVE. SE After a staggering 15 matches on Aberdeen SD 57401 Working to keep you well! ABERDEEN, SD 57401 the road, the Wolves finally came Exponent • Wednesday, April 29, 2009 • Sports 10 What I've learried Tim Baustian responsibilities, and I also know students, by NSU students." Please, Sports Columnist freshmen with and without please, please work for the paper if responsibilities. The ones with you are interested. ell, I guess this is it. responsibilities turn out better. As 14.Dias is all he's hyped up to be. The last column for one bit of advice to the upcoming Wolf dogs are not. all of you to read freshman and next year's Ultimately, I learned that you get Outdoor Track out what you put in. That is, the from yours truly. After this there will sophomores, get involved on May 1-2 — Howard Wood Relays at Sioux Falls more you throw yourself out into the be no more silliness, no more campus and try to be somebody —it world, the more the world will throw May 8-9 — NSIC Outdoor Championships unimportant topics, no more will benefit you greatly in the end. things back in your direction. I have improbable predictions. 6.Short jokes and poo jokes never at Wayne, Neb. been given many opportunities in At the end of every professional get tiring in the College of Arts and May 21-23 — NCAA DII Outdoor Championships my time at NSU, and they wouldn't athlete's career comes the time to Sciences. at San Angelo, Tex. have happened had I not taken a announce his or her retirement (or 7.There are two kinds of students: un-retirement and then subsequent coasters and college students. Don't chance. I have dreaded the day that I Women's Softball re-retirement). This column is just be a coaster; actually try to work on would have to write this article, as it that — announcing the end of the your homework once in a while. April 29 — Jamestown College (DH) would mean that my college career column and a sappy message to go You'll be amazed at what you can May 1-2 — NSIC Conference Tournament would be nearly over. Many of you with it. accomplish (ask me about it!). may be reading this waiting for After four short years at Northern 8.The professors on campus really commencement to start (I'm the tall Women's Tennis State University, I can guarantee you know their stuff, and really, REALLY gangly one sitting in the second row, that I learned many things: care about their students in both April 8 — University of Mary at Bismarck, N.D. by the way. Can you see me?). When 1. I can write pretty darn well, their learning and post-graduation April 19 — Southwest Minnesota State many of the students stepped onto which didn't become apparent to me career. campus, they all had the dream of April 25-26 — NSIC Championships (Team) at until my junior year. 9. Hang out with the distance being able to graduate from college, a Minneapolis, Minn. 2. You can become friends with runners. They're nuts. anybody. I remember seeing other 10. Minus 42 degrees truly is feat that less than 30 percent of May 2-3 — NSIC Championships (Individual) at students around campus my worse than it sounds. Americans achieve. The students Minneapolis, Minn. freshman year, not talking to them, 11. Take advantage of the help graduating this spring learned many and to only now become good offered around campus. It has always of the things I did, and they can affirm nearly all of the statements I Men's Baseball friends with them in my last two disappointed me how little students have set before you today. April 29 — Valley City State (DH) years here. take advantage of tutors, the writing With all that said, it is now time to 3. You can never have a bad day center, the library and supplemental May 2-3 — Augustana College (DH) at Sioux Falls conclude my college writing career. I once you've seen a squirrel eat a instruction. The people who perform May 7-9 — NSIC Toumament brownie, a taco or several pieces of these duties care about helping have enjoyed every minute of it, and I hope my faithful readers did as well. May 14-17 — NCAA Regionals Pez. others and can't do so if no one goes As I have done in the last issue every 4. Hang out with the music in to get help with school work. majors. They always find ways to be 12. When you get an A in Dr. year, I would like to thank all my fans: AJ, Mitch, Donald, Phil, and entertaining. Houge's class, it is the best A you can Charlie . You guys have been 5.There is not as much difference possibly achieve on campus. Thank between freshmen and seniors as you for providing a class that wonderful! This extends to everyone many would think The only challenges students to be their best! else out there as well —.my entire difference is the amount of 13. One of the easiest jobs on college career has been a wonderful responsibilities one has. I know campus is working for the Exponent. one, and I thank all of you who have seniors who have lots of Unfortunately, not many students made an impact in my life. Thank responsibilities and some without participate in a paper "for NSU you NSU! 1001 L01110111 Wolves softball sees busy, successful April Cody R. Papke picked up 11-0 and 2-0 victories. In between the two games and won by another home game. Norris got things went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Sports Writer game No. 1, the Wolves picked up a finals of 8-1 and 5-1. The Golden Bears started in the seventh as she got on The Wolves then traveled to single hit while giving up 14 in an 11-0 opened up the game with six runs base with a single. Sophomore pitcher Duluth, Minn. to take on the Bulldogs he Northern State loss. Picking up the loss was after the first five innings. Freshman Brianna Conrad, South St. Paul, of Minnesota Duluth. The Wolves University softball team Bomander who went two and two designated hitter Rachel South, Minn., got on board via a walk to give dropped the first game 0-8 but then had a busy April. From thirds innings, giving up 11 hits and Bloomington, Minn., broke the the Wolves an opportunity for a went on to pick up their fourth win in T comeback. A wild pitch advanced the five games in the second game, by a April 10-22, the Wolves played a total 11 runs. shutout with an RBI single in the of 16 games in the form of eight The Wolves kept the Wildcats sixth. South finished 3-for-3 in the loss runners to first and second, and final of 8-7. doubleheaders. scoreless for the first three innings, while Bomander went 1-for-2 in the freshman outfielder Ashley Gabler, The first game was ended quickly as Starting off this stretch was a but allowed a run in two out of the last loss. Minnetonka, Minn., took care of the the Bulldogs scored eight runs in the doubleheader in Sioux Falls against three innings, losing a close one 2-0. Game No. 2 also belonged to the rest. She doubled into left center first three innings while holding the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Olson went 2-for-3 in the loss while Golden Bears as they won by a final of bringing the two Wolves' runners Wolves to just three hits. The game Conference rival Augustana College Milnes pitched six innings, giving up 5-1. The Wolves got six hits in the home and leading the team to victory. was ended in five innings as freshman Vikings. The Vikings started things off seven hits and two runs in the loss. game. South led the Wolves Milnes picked up her third victory pitcher Kadie Lydon, Chehalis, Wash., early, scoring four runs in the first two After a staggering 27 games on the offensively, going 2-for-3. Cegla went of the season, pitching the full seven picked up her second loss of the innings of the game. The Wolves road, the Wolves finally returned 1-for-2 with a run scored in the loss. innings, giving up four hits and a season, pitching three innings, snapped a four game scoreless streak home. In their first two games at Mines dropped her 15th decision, single earned run. Gabler went 2-for-4 allowing 11 hits and eight runs. in the third as freshman first baseman home, the Wolves dropped a pair to pitching seven innings, allowing eight with 2 RBIs. Norris went 2-for-3 with a The second game appeared to be Brittany Huback, Woodbury, Minn., NSIC rival University of Mary by hits and five runs. She did, however, run scored. on the same path as the first when the knocked out a two-run homerun. finals of 7-5 and 10-0. Northern State have 14 strikeouts in the loss. The Wolves found some major Bulldogs got up 6-0 after four innings. Huback went 2-for-3 in the game with opened the lead early in the contest The following afternoon the success on the road as they picked up The Wolves battled back, scoring four two runs scored and three RBIs. after putting up a run in the second; Wolves hosted the St. Cloud State two wins against the Bemidji State runs in the next two innings to take a Despite her efforts, the Wolves still the Marauders tied the game in the Huskies. The Wolves split the Beavers. In game No. 1, the Wolves lead they would not give up. The lost the game by a final of 9-4. Picking third before the Wolves put up decision, losing the first game 2-6 but and the Beavers started things tied 0-0 Wolves were led by Gabler who up the loss for the Wolves was another two runs in the fourth. The picking up a 2-1 victory in the after three innings. The Wolves then continued her hot hitting streak, freshman pitcher Kelli Bomander, Marauders battled back in the fifth, nightcap..In game No. 1, the Huskies went on a tear, scoring three runs in going 2-for-4 with a homerun, two Lakewood, Wash., who went five putting up three runs. The Wolves started things off early going up 4-0 the fourth and five runs in the fifth to runs scored and two RBIs. innings, allowing seven hits and eight tied the game at four in the bottom of after their first three innings. The pick up a 12-3 victory. Zimmerman went 1-for-2 with two runs. the sixth while both teams scored a Wolves notched a run in the bottom The Wolves had a total of 14 hits. runs scored while Curley went 1-for-3 Game No. 2 was worse for the run in the seventh. After it was all said of the third but could never really get South led things offensively, going 3- with two RBIs and a run scored. Wolves as they scored run off of six and done, the Marauders scored the back in the game. The Huskies put up for-4 with two runs scored and an Milnes scored her fifth victory of the hits while giving up nine runs and 14 final two runs and picked up a 7-5 a total of 17 hits to the Wolves' five RBI. Luhring went 2-for-3 with two season, going seven innings, allowing hits to lose by a final of 9-1. The victory. Freshman third baseman and won the game 6-2. Bornander runs scored and 2 RBIs, while senior 13 hits and seven earned runs while Vikings started things off early, going Whitney Luhring, Bloomington, picked up her 13th loss of the season, outfielder Sarah Curley, University striking out four. up 1-0 after the first. The Wolves Minn., led things offensively for the allowing 15 hits and five earned runs Place, Wash., went 2-for3 with three With the win, the Wolves move to scored their lone run in the form of a Wolves going 3-for-4 with three runs in five and a third innings pitched. RBIs and a run scored. Bomander 7-30 on the season and 4-18 in the fielder's choice by senior catcher scored. Cegla also added two hits, two Huback led things offensively, going picked up the victory after pitching NSIC. The Wolves have eight games Heather Olson, Rosemount, Minn. RBIs and a run scored in the loss. 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI singles. four and a third innings, allowing six remaining before the conference Leading the Wolves was sophomore Game No. 2 was all Marauders as Freshman center fielder Brooke hits and three earned runs. tournament. On April 22, the Wolves infielder Lindsey Cegla, Circle Pines, they won the game 10-0 after five Norris, Fort Collins, Colo., went 1-for- The second game was another tight travel to Valley City, N.D., to face Minn., who went 3-for-3 in the loss. innings, putting up 14 hits to the 2 with a run scored. one as the score was 1-0 for the Valley City State in a doubleheader. Picking up the loss for the Wolves was Wolves' four. Four Wolves collected a The Wolves finally ended their 22- Beavers going into the top of the They then host six straight home senior pitcher Breanna Milnes, hit in the loss but no one could reach game losing streak in the second game seventh. Cegla and freshman Cat games. On April 25, the Wolves host Morrison, Ill., who went five innings, home plate. Milnes picked up her of the doubleheader, sneaking by the Zimmerman, Waconia, Minn., both Minnesota, Crookston in a allowing nine hits and four runs. 14th loss of the season, going one and Huskies by a final 2-1. The game was reached base early. A ground out by doubleheader, while on April 26, they Up next for the Wolves was a two-thirds innings, giving up eight filled with excitement as both teams Milness advanced both of them, and hosted the Minnesota State doubleheader against the Wayne hits and four runs. went into the seventh without a run Curley singled to bring Cegla home. Moorhead Dragons. Finally, they State Wildcats. The Wildcats' The home stand continued for the on the board. The Huskies were able Gabler brought home Zimmerman close out the season on April 29 pitching staff had the Wolves number Wolves as they hosted the Concordia- to break the 0-0 deadlock in the top of with a game winning RBI single. against Jamestown College. The as they held the Wolves to just three St. Paul Golden Bears. The Golden the seventh, and it appeared the Gabler led the Wolves offensively, results of these games were hits between the two games and Bears held the Wolves to two runs Wolves were destined to lose yet going 2-for-4 with an RBI while Curley unavailable as of press time. Exponent • Wednesday, April 29, 2009 • Sports 11 Baseball team struggles through rough April and two RBIs. Simons added two Cody R. Papke Wolves was redshirt freshman Trent . game No. 1 of the doubleheader, hits. The Wildcats won the second Sports Writer Bestland, Monticello, Minn., who pitching four and a third innings game handily as well, picking up a RBIs and a run scored off of two hits pitched a complete game, allowing and giving up eight earned runs off 19-7 victory. Sophomore first while Lunsetter collected three hits, he Northern State four hits and four runs. The Wolves of eight hits. Kappes went 2-for-3 baseman Austin Simons, Selby, had four RBIs and crossed the plate UniversityWolves also collected four hits but could with a run scored and an RBI, which a solid game offensively as he went twice. baseball team had a not muster up a run. Leading the came from a solo home run in the 2-for-3 with a two run homerun, a After all was said and done, the T first inning. Redshirt freshman three run triple, five RBIs and a run Wolves fell to 5-23 for the year and rough April. As of press time, the Wolves offensively was senior 1-15 in the NSIC. Plenty of baseball Wolves had played in 12 baseball center fielder Aaron Kappes, Leola, second baseman Adam Brion, scored. Paul also added two hits and still remains. On April 22, the games and had only been able to who went 2-for-3 in the loss. Monticello, Minn., went 1-for-3 a run scored in the loss. Wolves took on Minnesota, Morris come up with a single victory. The four run deficit continued for with an RBI and a run scored. The first game of the second day After a string of bad weather, the the Wolves in the second game of Game No. 2 of the doubleheader against the Wildcats saw plenty of in a doubleheader. On April 23, the Wolves hosted the Upper Iowa Wolves finally opened up their the day when they lost the contest 7- provided fireworks throughout. The fireworks as the two teams April in St. Paul, Minn., against 3. The Wolves started things out in teams used a combined seven combined for a total of 38 runs off Peacocks in a doubleheader in Northern Sun Intercollegiate the right direction as they scored pitchers, put up a combined 23 runs of 39 hits. The Wolves would lose Aberdeen. The Wolves then Conference rival Concordia-St. Paul three runs in the first two innings. off of a total of 30 hits. Eventually, the game 23-15. Picking up the loss traveled to St. Cloud, Minn., for a Golden Bears. The Golden Bears The Bulldogs went on to do all of the Golden Bears would squeak out for the Wolves was Gardner, who two-day, four game series. The took both games of the the scoring after that with seven a 13-10 victory after a four run sixth went three innings, allowing seven results of these games were doubleheader by finals of 9-5 and straight runs to pick up the victory. inning. Taking the loss for the hits and seven runs. Despite losing unavailable as of press time. Coming up in the following week, 14-3. Sophomore pitcher James Torrigan, Wolves was Bestland, who pitched by eight runs, the Wolves only had In game No. 1 of the Aberdeen, picked up his third loss five and a third innings, allowing 10 one less hit. A total of 10 Wolves the Wolves host cross-town rival doubleheader, the Golden Bears of the season, pitching four innings, runs off of 15 hits. picked up at least one hit in the loss. Presentation College on April 28 at took a 3-0 through the first three allowing eight hits, and giving up Offensively, eight Wolves picked Leading the way for the Wolves was 3 and 5 p.m. The following innings. The Wolves tied the game four earned runs. Kappes again led up at least one hit. Leading the way Kappes who went 4-for-5 with two afternoon, they host Valley City with a three run fourth inning. things on the offensive side going 2- for the Wolves was Lunsetter who runs scored and four RBIs. Zacher State at 2 and 4 p.m. Sophomore right fielder Lucas Jung, for-3 with a double, a run scored, went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a went 3-for-4 with four runs scored Aberdeen, started the run off with a and a run batted in. Senior left run scored. Keiser went 2-for-2 with double. Senior catcher Mitch Locke, fielder Tom Keiser, Beresford, went three runs scored and an RBI while Groton, followed with a single, and 1-for-3 with a run batted in. junior infielder James Paul, senior third baseman Andrew Senior pitcher Dustin Harvey, Paynesville, Minn., went 2-for-4 JADE Lunsetter, Wahpeton, ND., batted Miller, led the Wolves to victory in with two runs scored and an RBI. a single which brought Jung home. the first game of the second day Finally, the Wolves were able to Both Lock and Lunsetter would against the Bulldogs. Harvey went play their first games at home after eventually score to tie the game at the distance, pitching a complete a total of 24 straight games on the game, allowing four hits, and two road. Despite the games being at KILLSWITCH three. ENGAGE The Golden Bears locked up the earned runs. The Wolves used a home, poor playing conditions W/ LACUNA COIL. forced the Wolves to travel a little CHAIMARA & MORE victory in the bottom of the fourth five-run fifth inning including a MONDAY, MAY11 as they scored six runs. Losing the three-run double by Keiser to lock bit south to play the games in RAMKOTA EX HALL SIOUX FALLS game for the Wolves was freshman up the 6-3 victory. Keiser went 1-for- Redfield. The Wolves' TIX 0 LAST STOP STORES "homecoming" was spoiled as NSIC (800) 882-4275 TOLL FREE pitcher Michael Gardner, Pierre, 3 with 3 RBIs in the win while JADEPRESENTS.COM who went four innings, allowing Locke, junior first baseman Nathan rival Wayne State Wildcats took all nine hits and nine earned runs. Jung Zacher, Miller, and sophomore four games by finals of 18-8, 19-7, led things offensively with two designated hitter Dillon Talley, 23-15 and 10-1. doubles and a run batted in while Hummelstown, Pa., each had an The nationally ranked Wildcats 10 YEARS W/ ADELATIS WAY & A.M.P. Lunsetter went 2-for-4 with an RBI RBI for the Wolves. pounded homerun after homerun, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 putting a staggering 14 balls over RAMKOTA EX HALL and two singles. The bats were quiet in game No. SIOUX FALLS The Golden Bears found the bats 2 of the doubleheader as the Wolves the fence during the two games. TIX 0 LAST STOP STORES (800) 882-4275 TOLL FREE in the second game and just three could only muster up four hits while Jung took the loss in game No. 1, JADEPRESENTS.COM innings into the game, the Wolves allowing the Bulldogs to put up giving up nine earned runs off of 10 found themselves down by 11 runs. seven runs to pick up a 7-0 victory. hits. The Wolves also collected The Wolves put up three runs in the Losing the contest for the Wolves homeruns off of Keiser and Locke as fourth, but it was not enough as the was junior pitcher Chris Ahrenberg, they both knocked out a three run BLUE OCTOBER Golden Bears picked up a 14-3 North White Plains, N.Y., who homerun. Overall, Keiser went 2- WI SPECIAL GUESTS SUNDAY, JUNE 21 victory. Jung took the loss, pitching pitched three and a third innings for-2 with two runs scored and 3 RAMKOTA EX HALL two innings and giving up 10 allowing six hits and five earned RBIs. Kappes went 2-for-2 with a SIOUX FALLS TIX 5' LAST STOP STORES earned runs off of nine hits. runs. Kappes led things offensively run scored. Overall, the Wolves (800) 882-4275 TOLL FREE JADEPRESENTS.COM Up next for the Wolves was a two- going 2-for-4. could only muster up 10 hits and day, four game road trip to Duluth, The Wolves then returned to St. eight runs and lost the game 18-8.

Minn., to take on the Minnesota Paul, Minn., where they again took Ahrenberg picked up another LOOK FOR MANY MORE SO AREA CONCERTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY Duluth Bulldogs. The Bulldogs won on the Golden Bears and dropped loss in game No. 2 of the the first day's two games by finals of two more games by finals of 19-4 doubleheader as he went three all tickets available at: 4-0 and 7-3. Taking the loss for the and 13-10. Zacher took the loss in innings, allowing 15 runs and 11 JADEPRESENTS Track team nearing finish line

Mitch Connor Sports Writer

orthern State University track teams N participated in split locations over the past weekend, one group participating at the University of Sioux Falls and the other at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. Results for the Drake Relays were not available as of press time. At the University of Sioux Falls Invitational, the team had some NSU's Andrew Rose takes a leap over the high jump bar at a recent meet. Photo by Mitch Connor. strong performances despite a stiff north wind the entire afternoon. junior Josh Schmeichel, Milbank, the javelin with a toss of 165-00. 40 iN Leading the way was junior Marisa won in a time of 16:23.49. In the The teams will travel to Sioux up Tfilult Aldinger, Aberdeen, who took high jump, sophomore Andrew Falls again this weekend for the It **ED second place in the 100-meter dash Rose, Gillette, Wyo., won with a leap Dakota Relays, and then will 51111 SP1:11:11. GUESTS: 1,X in a. time of 12.71 seconds. Aldinger of 6-7.25. Sophomore Jon Evenson, compete in the conference meet at , also won the long jump with a leap Lisbon, N.D., took second place in Wayne, Neb., May 8-9. of 17-8.25. 41; hicgilltiE TRIO In the distance events, freshman northern state university Mikayla Barondeau, Frederick, won STREET DOGS the 1,500-meter in a time of 5:05.67. Senior Danielle Nickolas, Aberdeen, won the 5,000-meter run in a time of MONDAY MAY 25 2009 19:33.98. Sophomore Toni Fritz, TYSON EVENTS CENTER / GATEWAY ARENA Pembina, ND., took second place in SIOUX CITY, IOWA U.S.A. the 800 with a time of 2:26.03. In the TICKETS AVAHABLE THE TYSON Box ()ma& ALL TICKETHASTER OWLETS hammer throw, junior Amanda Check the Website for Upcoming Activities, 1W PHONE (800) 745-3000 /11CKETILISTIR.COH OR JADEPRESENTS.COM 6:00 PH DOORS / 7:00 PM SHOW Madden, Herreid, took first with a Events and Registration Deadlines! toss of 178-05. 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