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NSU's Speech and Debate Team takes "Scott Parini vs. the World" NSU Exponent competitive strides towards nationals. movie review by Dan Dreher. Graham Hall 105

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Photo courtesy of Steven Brunner. [email protected] NSU men's basketball wins overtime thriller

Jen Mellette Wolf of the game was Collin Pryor, Staff Writer a sophomore forward from St. Charles, Ill. orthern State Pryor's constant attack and run University men's of the floor set the pace and energy N basketball team had for the other Wolves and created a killer thriller on Friday, Dec. 3rd, opportunities for the team to be in its conference opener against successful, even helping send the Concordia University. With game into overtime to come up expectations high and the crowd with the win. His stat line for the support loaded, the Wolves took to evening's contest was a game- the court and battled with the necessary double-double of 15 Golden Bears. points and 12 rebounds. The game was level, the score The Wolves men's basketball and lead never going too high for team stands at 5-1 at home with a either side to catch back up. heart breaker loss to St. Cloud on Determination and skilled playing Saturday, Dec. 4th. from both teams pushed the game They are 0-3 on the road but into overtime, where the Wolves only time will tell on future outings came out triumphant, 96-94. for the Wolves.If the Wolves This game was clearly an continue to play as hard as they did example of what is known as a Barn against Concordia, it is anticipated Burner by many basketball fanatics that the team will see nothing but and was exciting to see from the smooth sailing the rest of the stands of Wachs Arena. A notable season. Photo courtesy of NSU Athletics. In This Issue: Student Assoc. update, pg. 3 — Finals Survival Guide, pg. 4 NSU Jazz Party a success, 6th Avenure Gallery review, pg. 5 Photos courtesy of Bethany Ellefson.

1 — "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" How did it get here? Want to know who won? Find out more columnist debate, pg. 6 about the recent outbreak of zombies on campus by Sports updates, pgs. 8-9 checking out The Exponent's Facebook Top Ten things to do this page (NSU Student Publications) or humansyszombies.org winter break, pg. 12 for general info. News 2 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 News Exponent Speech and Debate Team overcomes obstacles, prepares for nationals

Rachel Schipper its performances, with individuals Individual Events Tournament. the National Forensics Association Overcoming the status quo of the Editor-in-Chief consistently placing in the top 20 "The students are still motivated Tournament of Champions include small university has been no small (and often top 10) rankings of and want to continue qualifying senior Michaela Fisher, Bismarck, feat for the NSU Speech and Debate ne of the several students in highly competitive [for] more events for nationals. N.D., junior Matt Maass, Clear Team, but it can be expected that challenges of attending contests around the country. The [This competition] is one of the Lake, junior Anne Tingley, much more is yet to be seen from a small university is an team has competed throughout the most prestigious national Ellsworth Airforce Base, and this talented and accomplished obvious one: overcoming the small semester in numerous tournaments a student can qualify sophomore Ben Kraft, Mobridge. group of students. numbers. Lacking a large body of competitions, ranging from South for," related Brunner. students can mean not having the Dakota State University's annual "[Only] approximately 5 talent pool and numbers needed to Jackrabbit Jousts speech percent of forensics make a competitive team in any tournament to Moorhead competitors nationwide discipline. Occasionally, though, a Minnesota's Valley Forensics qualify for this group of dedicated students rises League (VFL) tournaments. tournament; therefore, above this challenge and achieves Through the busy and often qualifying for it would be a success at exceptionally competitive strenuous schedules of great accomplishment for events. As Northern State tournaments, competitions and NSU students." University's Speech and Debate events, several of the team's This semester's Team's accomplishments over the members were able to qualify for achievements have semester can attest, this kind of the National Forensics Association "motivated the students to success is difficult but not Tournament of Champions. For any be prepared for Nationals impossible. students, let alone students from a in the spring," stated "The students have been very small university, this is an Brunner. "We have a very successful this year. They have put exceptional accomplishment. But busy schedule in the spring in significant amounts of work," NSU's Speech and Debate Team semester. We plan on commented the Speech and Debate doesn't stop there. attending tournaments in team's advisor and mentor Steven Speech and Debate competitors Iowa, Minnesota, North Brunner, NSU Instructor of Speech have set their sights on an even Dakota, and South Dakota Communications. It can be said more incredible feat — qualifying for to conclude our regular Steven Brunner, NSU Instructor of Speech Communications, junior Matt Maass, Clear Lake, that the small team of forensics and competing at the American season." Currently, senior Michaela Fisher, Bismarck, N.D., and junior Anne Tingley, Ellsworth Airforce Base, on students has made great strides in Forensics Association National competitors qualified for the road for one of the team's many competitions. Photo courtesy of Steven Brunner. NSU hosts "A Night with Don Meyer", a discussion and book signing

Liz Zappa members and Northern students. fact. While the book does discuss Olney, a New York Times best- NSU's No. 1 fan. Assistant Editor Video clips from press conferences Meyer's coaching career, it also selling author, said that at times he The discussion concluded and and awards ceremonies played on a discusses Meyer's family, faith and was "obsessed" with working on the audience was directed out into n the early twilight hours of large screen hanging over the main dedication, among other things. It the book; gathering info, piecing the main corridor of JFAC, where a Monday, Nov. 8, hundreds stage, retelling Meyer's struggles talks about the accident that led to things together, figuring out table had been set up for book- I of people filed into the and achievements. the discovery of cancer and chapters. At times he felt signings by Olney and Meyer. Johnson Fine Arts Center of A standing ovation welcomed amputation of half of Meyer's left burdensome to people involved A long line of people waited Northern State University. They Don Meyer, the record holder for leg, and how this changed Meyer's and struggled with how to present patiently to get their books came for A Night with Don Meyer most career coaching wins in life and the lives of the people possibly touchy subjects with autographed with either simple and Buster Olney, the kick-off NCAA men's basketball history, around him. Though about a respect and tact. In the end, signatures or personalized event for Olney's new book, "How and Buster Olney, senior writer at basketball coach, it is not just though, he knew it would be worth messages. Lucky You Can Be; The Story of ESPN and an analyst for ESPN's about basketball and can be it to be able to present the story of A few weeks and couple hundred Coach Don Meyer." "Baseball Tonight," onto the stage. appreciated by audiences outside such an incredible man. books later, when asked if he was Even though the event did not NSU's president, Dr. James Smith, of the sports world. The possibility of a movie was tired of signing his name yet, officially start until 7 p.m., the who was to be the moderator for When Olney approached Meyer mentioned at one point during the Meyer said, "Maybe a little bit, but doors opened an hour early and the candid discussion, joined about writing the book, Meyer said night. While still in the rumor- no, not yet." He gestured to a stack the auditorium was soon filled them. that he trusted Olney to do a good stage, there is already one of eight books sitting on his desk, with people looking to purchase Olney spoke about his decision job and to tell the truth, even if it producer who has shown interest. waiting for his John Hancock. copies of the book, receiving free to continue to follow Meyer's didn't reflect well on certain Speculation was made as to which "Maybe after I sign these," he Don Meyer bobble heads and get career, particularly after the people or situations. actors would play various roles. joked, "but no, not quite yet." good seats for the discussion. accident. He pointed out that there Meyer's hope is that people who Olney said that he'd like to see Ed Olney's book, "How Lucky You People of all backgrounds are many layers to Meyer's story read the book will learn from its Harris play Meyer, and Meyer Can Be; The Story of Coach Don showed up, from friends and beyond his coaching record. message of faith, family and pointed out that someone would Meyer" is available at the family of Meyer to community Olney's book is a reflection of this friends. have to play Nate Thompson, University Bookstore for $21.20.

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letter to the student body ne/nr A OF NORTHERN STATE UNFVERSITY of April. One thing you should look businesses participating. Fellow Wolves: The Student Association is now forward to in the spring is our Another great opportunity for The Northern State University on Facebook! Add us, "Northern "Student Discount Club." We will students is the "Wolfgrant." We Rachel Schipper Editor-in-Chif Student Association would like to State Wolves (Stu Gov)." be able to streamline local business want to let students spend money Litt Zappa wish all NSU students the best of We are also updating our Web deals to our student body, which from their student fees on activities luck as you prepare for the ending will save you money. There are and events they want to see. Assistant Editifr site, where you will be able to find Victoria Lusk Dt,. of the semester. Finals, projects, the minutes from our meetings so many businesses that offer specials In developing this program we tests and papers might have your want to hear from you. A group of Advertising Manager that you know exactly what is going for NSU students, however many of Ashley Vincent head spinning in frenzy, but bear these specials go unreported. students can be eligible for a grant on. Meetings are open to the public Opinion with it; winter vacation is just (up to $500) to spend on an idea Office Manager as well. We would like to increase the Dan Dreher around the corner! And of course, there is always e- awareness of what is being offered that promotes either school spirit Kelli Gill As we look back on the semester, mail, which is checked daily, to our students, in addition to or student involvement. Please Rosa Jundt we would like to share with you a stassoc®wolves.northern.edu. increasing the number of contact us for more information. Ben Kraft few of the items of business we have Those are just to name a few of Jen Mellette been involved with. We are proud the exciting things happening with Bryce Mills to have dedicated students your Student Association. We are Comics/Feature Nathan Thomas representing your voice on this constantly trying to develop ideas Jon Bakken (comics) campus. that will leave a sense of tradition Michael A. Kandalaft (comics) We feel that it is an important and pride flowing through our Jen Mellette task to make sure that we are veins... maroon and gold, all day, Michelle 'fwoHearts listening to your concerns and that everyday! we are making the lives of students Let us know how we can better and their experience here at serve you. We have been elected by Zachary Anderson Northern everything that they you and want to lead with the Jason Baker would want it to be. support of the student body. We Kelli Gill There are big things happening appreciate you and thank you for Jen Mellette in the near future for NSU. We have the opportunity that we have been Anne Tingley approved more than 60 student given as your student leaders. Michelle TwoHearts organizations. There should be So as we close out 2010 and something for everyone's interest, remember all the great memories Victoria Lusk so let us know if there isn't and we that have occurred, let us look Rachel Schipper will be more than willing to help. forward to 2011 with excitement, a We have received approval from the clean slate and let this be the year Board of Regents after a year and a that we take pride in being students half of discussions, group meetings of Northern State University! Casey Luedke and talking to you for the approval Go Wolves, NSU Student Association President, Vice President, advisor and Senators. For , Jen Mellette of our Student Center renovation more information about NSU's student government check out their Facebook DJ Mounga page under "Northern State Wolves (Stu Gov) or send them an email at Hope Stappler project, which will begin at the end stassocawolves.northern.edu . Courtesy Photo. President Carl Wobig

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Cheeseburgers and some time in a few yoga poses can f you're reading this, then need" and "I know fast food is up on proteins and healthy leftover pizza may fill you up, but help your mind function more you're one of the lucky unhealthy, but I just need carbohydrates, both of which give both come with the cost of effectively (which means you can 1 ones. Somehow you have something cheap and convenient." you strength, energy and robbing the body of vital minerals write that paper all the faster!). thus far avoided an almost Schultis argues that taking good endurance. Foods like green and nutrients. When you eat 9. Take time to relax! Watching inevitable meltdown from the care of your mind and body will vegetables, eggs, whole grain something, make it count. Fruits the game, reading a book you love, frenzied stress attack that always yield better results under times of bread and oatmeal are great Finals and vegetables are just as getting a massage, etc., will help seems to happen this time of the stress, such as finals week. "We Week foods. convenient as fast food, and many you refocus and let you distress semester. abuse ourselves quite a bit," 3. Lay off the caffeine and sugar! times more beneficial. from working to meet all those It would seem congratulations commented Schultis. "We need to Both may be tempting last-minute 7. Practice good hygiene. deadlines. are in order, right? Wrong! learn to relax when it's time to fixes, but they do more damage College students live, work and 10. Set up an appointment with Chances are you've been seriously relax and work when it's time to than good. The "yo-yo effect" of study in commonly used areas, so Herbal Health and Therapy to abusing your health, and work," otherwise we become these substances may haunt you be careful of sharing germs and work out a personalized nutrient according to Dave Schultis, owner stressed and don't work as just when you need it least— viruses. The last thing anyone health plan just for you! of Aberdeen's Herbal Health and efficiently as we could. during a final! needs is another flu freak out on Good luck with the rest of finals Therapies and Exponent- Even short times of depending 4. Get extra amounts of campus. week and have a relaxing, healthy proclaimed health guru, your on caffeine, foregoing sleep, not vitamins B-12 and C. Vitamin B-12 8. Work light exercise into your Winter Break! body and mind are suffering from eating well, etc., take a toll on the will help with your overall energy the consequences. body, which is why the Exponent levels (no crash included) and C Late night paper research, fast and Schultis devised a list of will help support your immune Campus Calendar food runs, cramming for that next helpful health tips to help you system (Who wants a cold during final, not taking time to chill out, survive "The Week from Hell" and finals week?). Wednesday, Dec. 8 consuming too much caffeine: All perhaps give you an advantage for 5. Drink extra water. The cold — Lorie Line in Concert, JC Theatre, 7:30 p.m. are common college student Finals next semester. weather and physical stress of the Thursday, Dec. 9 Week activities and all are 1. Get enough sleep. Regular season drains the body of its — Concerto/Aria Concert, JC 107, 7:30 p.m. common abuses of your good rest helps the body and mind water, and it needs constant Saturday, Dec. 11 health. Most students write this rejuvenate, which will make your replenishing. Water helps muscle — Merry Tuba Christmas, JC 122, 9 a.m. — Winter Commencement, Johnson Fine Arts Center, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 — Holiday Extravaganza, JC Theatre, 3 p.m. 2010 NSU 2nd Annual Wacipi Monday, Dec. 13 — Pancake Feed Michelle Two Hearts represented. The drum groups grass dance signifies wind through — Textbook Buyback Staff Reporter were there to make the music, the prairie, due to the strings on — Final Exams their songs either passed down the regalia. — End-of-Semester Pizza Party, 6 - 7 p.m. — Simmons Winter Concert, JC Theatre, 7 p.m. amilies gathered for a generation to generation, or Tiny tot dancing has been a Tuesday, Dec. 14 day of union and contemporary selections direct way to include the younger — Textbook Buyback F cultural remembrance concerning issues in the world. generation to get in touch with — Final Exams on Saturday, Nov. 13. Northern During the second grand entry their culture; a dance style for the Wednesday, Dec. 15 State University's Native there was a Potato Dance Contest. children to just dance and skip — Textbook Buyback American Student Association Tiffany Baker and Nate Brown, along to the beat. — Final Exams Thursday, Dec. 16 sponsored the pow wow and NASA students, also brought their Throughout the day, about 400 — Textbook Buyback Tiffany Baker, Peni Mounga, children, whom the oldest, people attended the pow wow. — Final Exams Katrina Uhmanah, and the NASA Aceanna Brown said in one word (Baker expressed that she would Friday, Dec. 17 students were there to oversee the her opinion about the Potato like to bring in more activities for — Textbook Buyback pow wow. Dance Contest: "fun." the dancers such as specials or — Final Exams There was registration opening There was also a Kahomni kids activities like cake walks, she Saturday, Dec. 18 — Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at 11 a.m, when dancers were Contest, a dance in which one would also like to have more NSU — Semester Break supposed to be registered. Total, couple competes in a dance agains groups performing like the Monday, Jan. 3 there were about 40 registered other couples. Dances during the Polynesian Club and NANTA did — Complete "Registration Confirmation" on WebAdvisor, thru Jan. dancers, mostly tiny tot dancers. pow wow were grass dancers, this year. 12 Finally, the grand entry at 1:00 traditional dancers, jingle dress She feels that everything ran a Wednesday, Jan. 12 — Spring 2011 Fee Payment p.m. began the pow wow. dancers, and fancy shawl dancers. lot smoother this year and it was — Spring 2011 classes begin at 4 p.m. During the day, there were Each dance has a history, easier to do, and that they did very — Bookstore Open, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. special dances presented by some especially the fancy shawl, which well considering that there were — New Student Orientation, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. clubs at NSU. Around 5 p.m., the was developed in the 1970s. The several other pow wows going on — Orientation Seminar for First Session Student Teachers, 4 p.m. meal, which was sponsored by original women's fancy shawl at the same time). Thursday, Jan. 13 NASA, was served. dance originated in the plains, and When asked about the overall — Textbook Buyback, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — The Fringe Benefit, art rock band, Isaac Lincoln Gallery, 7 p.m. The second grand entry was modified through inspiration pow wow results, Baker said, "This Friday, Jan. 14 occurred at 7:00 p.m., where the of the men's dance. pow wow brought Native — SERVE's Alternative Summer Break Trip Online Applications flags were presented again and the The jingle dress is a dance American culture to the people of Open dancers crowded around. which originated through the Aberdeen, but also shared other Monday, Jan. 17 There were five drum groups, Ojibwa people and was a dance of cultures by having the Polynesian — Martin Luther King Jr. Day: No Classes, Offices Closed and many colors and nations were healing. A dance of nature, the Club and NANTA performances." Tuesday, Jan. 18

Arts 5 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Exponent NSU Jazz Party packs Ward Hotel, entertains crowd

Anne Tingley senior music major especially when I was soloing. NSU Date Night on Dec. 9th at 9 Staff Reporter Michelle Monroe of Pierre People were crazy about attending p.m. in Thunder's Lair. Get all and junior Tyler Pridey of these kinds of venues and its great "dolled up" to dance and ven with the release of Sioux Falls on alto to be able to see all of your friends experience the hilarity of Harry Potter and the saxophone. and family who don't know much comedian Pete Lee. E Deathly Hallows Pt. 1, "The swing dance is about the music who get to be part Pictured is Chris Massa, the Fall 2010 NSU Jazz Party great because it gives of it by dancing and hanging out." sophomore, Rapid City, and packed the ballroom at the Ward students and the public an There will be another swing Northern State alum Reagan Hotel on Nov. 19. The Northern opportunity to experience dance during the Spring 2011 Remmers dancing along to the jazz State University Music what music was all about in semester. For a fun night in the music that filled the Crystal Department hosts two swing the 1920s and early 1930s," near future, join Kramer Hall and Ballroom at the Ward Hotel. Photo dances every year, each dance said Pridey. "It's awesome the Campus Activities Board for by Anne Tingley. drawing hundreds of students, for me to be able to have alumni and faculty members, the chance to perform that along with members of the type of music to a large Aberdeen community. crowd with a band that tit4 The two NSU Jazz Ensembles truly gives an impressive directed by Grant Manhart and people dancing for hours. The Fall and notable performance. It gave Terry Beckler and Vocal Jazz Swing Dance featured many me the chance to kind of go back in criosicAtiv directed by Timothy Woods had spectacular soloists, including time as if I were part of a big band, is looking for actors for their Murder Sixth Avenue Gallery: "nights of Mystery Dinner Theatre production of creativity and melodic madness" "Who Murdered My Sweetheart?" to be Nathan Thomas One DJ, who repeatedly makes dancing, and the crowd of people in held on Feb. 11 and 12 at the Ward Student Culture Columnist the show worthwhile, is named Rad attendance all contribute to the five Jackson. DJ Rad holds a passion for hours of fulfilling fun that takes eekends come and music that is persistently conveyed place at "The Party." Plaza. go, but a consistent through his shows. Rad's mix of Art displays within the building Wsource of enjoyable intense beats, accompanied by also captivated my sense of sight for There will be only one rehearsal prior to attractions is seemingly fascinating illumination, creates an the brief period of time I found unprecedented in Aberdeen. ambience within the room that myself distracted from the show. Luckily, I was able to frequent the leaves many mesmerized. Paintings, sculptures and other the show on Thursday, Feb. 10. Sixth Avenue Gallery two Friday This combination of raw and works from various artists adorn nights in a row. The first Friday I intense sound plays accurately off the walls within the gallery and act Hosts and hostesses are also needed for convinced myself that something so the lights, making anybody with the as a synonymous reflection of the appealing could not be a weekly ability to have fun a victim of artistic expression being event. enjoyment. perpetuated on stage. Perhaps one the event to greet and seat guests. However, upon my second trip Upon my arrival I noticed Rad of the most significant aspects of the following Friday, reality sank in Jackson setting the pace for a night the show involves the fact that no If you are interested in participating in and I danced carefree knowing my of creativity and electric melodic alcohol is being served. experience could be replicated in madness. I am very receptive to the Anybody age 18 or older is the many shows to come. effect of flashing lights in encouraged to attend and those this event, contact Georgia Smith, Events "The Party," as Friday night at conjunction with upbeat music and who are 21 and over may bring their The Gallery is referred to, primarily soon found myself dancing own beverages. So whether you are Coordinator, at 226-3441 or by email at entails electronic music and amongst the crowd as well. 18 or 80, treat yourself to a little features more than one DJ with an Friday night shows at the Sixth sensory stimulation and check out array of light shows displayed Avenue Gallery truly represent an the Sixth Avenue Gallery, DJ Rad [email protected]. throughout the night from 11 p.m. appeal to the senses and my senses Jackson and others for "The Party" to 4 a.m. were no exception. Music, lights, on Friday nights.

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Ben Kraft come out to members of their unit is entirely Kelli Gill would be positive, mixed, or have no effect at Opinion Columnist up to them. Individuals already accepted Opinion Columnist all. Of the 30 percent opposed, Marines were into their units will have an easier time most likely to argue that having an openly 44 Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is a military coming out to their fellow soldiers and he current Administration and gay member in their unit would be a policy with at least a fair bit of name should face less opposition. Congress is in an uproar about distraction, or even dangerous in wartime. recognition among those of the non- These individuals already in the military, T repealing Clinton's "Don't Ask, In a possible reflection of concern coming military population. For those who don't under DADT regulations, would be Don't Tell" military policy in President from his Marines, General James Amos has know, "Don't Ask, Don't tell" (DADT), is the discharged if evidence were to come forward Obama's lame-duck session — a prospect that expressed opposition to lifting DADT. "This military's policy towards its homosexual that they were gay. This means that "Don't is beginning to look more difficult with the is not a social thing," Amos said in a members. It states, in essence, that a Ask, Don't Tell" also does not make the coming party change in Congress. Much of meeting. "This is combat effectiveness. homosexual member of the military should military more ready, and that the policy, in the Republican leadership believes that the That's what the country pays its Marines to keep his or her sexual orientation private, as fact, harms military readiness. Enforcement military focus should be on the war, not on do." well as stating that all members of the of DADT has discharged soldiers that are in changing internal military structures. The Senate plans to hear in detail all military should refrain from asking every way fit for military service. Service Personally, I think that the military should military concerns for and against the repeal. questions about sexual orientation. This members trained to do jobs essential to the be looking at recruiting the best and the In the first day of hearings, the Senate will has been hotly debated since its introduction military have been discharged under the brightest men and women ready and willing hear from Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in 1993. Equality advocates have argued that policy. Translators are a glaring example of to serve their country — superfluous details Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen, DADT is an infringement of service this problem. The military has had a like sexual orientation, race, gender, etc., Defense Department General Jeh Johnson members' rights of free speech, while shortage of Arabic and Farsi translators, yet shouldn't make a difference. Widening the and Army General Carter Ham. The second supporters state that the current policy is it has continued to discharge translators pool of willing recruits can only make for day is to be focused on the top brass of the more inclusive than the former total ban on under DADT. The military had put better candidates for our military. Besides, military, with testimonies from Joint Chiefs homosexuals in the military, as well as thousands of dollars into training and asking people to lie to their country in order of Staff Vice Chairman Gen. James E. stating that it protects unit readiness and equipping these service members, and, by to serve is definitely not a good reflection of Cartwright, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George cohesion. discharging them, has essentially thrown American values. W. Casey Jr., Naval Chief of Operations Adm. The question arises, then, are the away that money. This all seems to be In a step toward repealing the Clinton's Gary Roughhead, Marine Commandant Gen. supporters of DADT correct? Is this policy counteractive to military readiness. 1993 policy, the Senate Military Arms James F. Amos and Air Force Chief of Staff protecting military readiness, or is it merely "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has a negative Committee is scheduled for two days of Gen. Norton A. Schwartz. an attempt to marginalize homosexuals in effect on military readiness, but it also hearings on how the military could end their The reality of the situation is that despite the military? This columnist would have to infringes on the rights of the individual "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy after the all of the heated talk and fierce politics, and say that the policy seems to be more along service members. When service members Pentagon receives its feedback report. The despite any and all strong feelings for and the lines of the latter. This policy was join they swear to defend the constitution; Pentagon sent out more than 400,000 against DADT, in the end it is the men and introduced under the assumption that however, their own constitutional rights are surveys to military personnel and 150,000 women fighting for our country who will heterosexual soldiers would not be able to being infringed by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." A surveys to military spouses inquiring about have to live, fight and die with the choices accept openly homosexual soldiers into their court ruling on Sept. 9, 2010, stated that their input on and opinions about DADT. made. This decision should be made for the ranks. This is an assumption that is patently DADT violated the First and Fifth Marines are currently the most reluctant to military and by the military, with no ulterior untrue. The military, as well as American Amendment rights of service members. The change the old policy. Seventy percent of the motives. They know their situations best, society, has gone through several periods of very people who are supposed to be surveys recorded said that changing DADT and they should be the ones to decide. integration throughout its history. defending our freedom of speech are not Minorities and women have been integrated allowed to exercise it. This seems to me to be into the military successfully. Why not a grave injustice. A later court ruling would homosexuals? There would be some demand the military suspend and Disagree? Tell us about it! discomfort in the integration of open discontinue all investigations, discharges homosexuals into units; however, these and rulings involved in "Don't Ask, Don't growing pains may be far less than expected. Tell." This ruling seems to signal the ewer than 200 words. Homosexuality is not something outright beginning of the end for this policy, and to Letters should be double-spitted typed andf visible and when an individual chooses to that, I say, "good riddance." Sul►issions must include the author's signature, name, address and telephone number plus class and home-town a NSU student. Faculty and staff must itlentibt their various positions. Email to stupub@northertedu or mail to NSU 602 Super Senior: enjoy the break!

The holidays are upon us and new lifestyle. To make the live the college lifestyle while you to see if they have changed or if try to force the friendship to be that means just one thing: transition smoothly, you first have are at home. you have changed. If neither of you what it once was, but appreciate Christmas break. For veterans to sit down and have a discussion One of the great things about has, feel free to act the same way what you have now and try to such as myself, we know exactly with your parents about certain break is seeing your high school develop the friendship on what to expect of the glorious time freedoms. When you do this, you friends you parted with when you new terms. that is Christmas break, but a few must make sure that you do so went to different schools. The While trying to adjust to of you who are new to college life tactfully and respectfully. This will Christmas break reunion was one Christmas break and how may have mixed ideas on what to ensure your parents that you have of my favorite times because you things might have expect. I may be able to give you a become a responsible adult while really got to catch up and see what changed is very few pointers on this most awaited away at college and they will be each other have been up to for the important advice for time of the year. more likely to trust you to do what past five months. However, the the long holiday break, I'm sure by now that many of you want. Secondly, try to respect one thing to remember about the best advice to give you have grown used to the college your parents' rules somewhat. If seeing your old friends is that even you is to appreciate the life, with no curfew, no rules, and you will be staying out late during just one semester, your time away from classes. being able to do whatever you like, catching up with old friends, call absolute best bud from high Almost a month of not whenever you like. If you are going your parents before their bedtime school may be a completely having to do math to your parents' house over break, and let them know that you will be different person than you used to homework or write they may still expect you to behave staying out late. Try not to call know, or the opposite — you could papers and essays is like you did when you lived with them at two in the morning; they be completely different. Super one of the most them in high school, by being won't appreciate this. By calling, it At college, you're exposed to so glorious things to home at certain times, not doing will help the parents worry less many different viewpoints and Sealer happen to a college certain things, and just overall about your whereabouts. Over lifestyles, you could no longer have student, only to be repression from all fun. You are time, your parents will realize that anything in common with the old exceeded by summer probably going to feel a bit stifled you are no longer a kid but a friends. I think the best way to deal break. So make sure to enjoy by this lack of ultimate freedom, responsible adult, and they will be with this situation is to go easy Christmas, New Years, and but basically you just have to get less inclined to frantically worry with the reunion. Talk about the together as you used to. If one or sleeping in, because eventually your parents broken in to your about you. Then you will be able to good old days and put feelers out both of you have changed, don't classes will start again! Exponent • Wednesday, December 8, 2010 • Opinion 7 Scott Pilgrim: entertaining but predictable

Dan Dreher goals. The story itself is moderately entertaining, but at the diverse and for the most part enjoyable. Michael Cera who Movie Critic core of the story it plays out the same structure of any other plays Scott Pilgrim is once again testing the boundaries of romantic comedy in the past decade. his acting abilities by playing an awkward person who is n the last 10 years, film director Edgar Wright was What makes this film truly enjoyable is the visual and trying to get the girl of his dreams (sounds really familiar). brought into the mainstream and showed the world sound effects from beginning to end. The simplest way to In this film in particular, his performance came off stale 1 that even comedy films could be visually appealing describe the effects is that "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" and played out. The character may call for Cera's signature like other genres in film. He is responsible for films such as plays out like a video game with a hint of comic book style, but it's important for the actor's career to change it "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz," which are considered sprinkled on top. For example, when a door bell rings it will up and not play the same role over and over again. classics and are often quoted in real-life. When it was physically say "ding dong" just like it would in a comic However, Mary Elizabeth Winstead's performance as announced that Wright was attached to a film project that book. Also there are heath bars and point bonuses during Ramona Flowers is terrific. She has the certain charm that was based off of a graphic novel, many of his loyal fans was the fight scenes in the film. The sound effects are highly the character requires and also is able to depict the ecstatic. The graphic novel in question was Bryan Lee influenced from pop culture during the 1980-1990s, which mysterious side of Ramona. For the secondary characters, O'Malley's "Scott Pilgrim," which is a six-volume series. range from old Nintendo video games to music from they individually bring a unique performance to their "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is about a 22-year old "Seinfeld." It's quite fun to watch when the two aspects respectable roles. I also would like to point out that some of named Scott Pilgrim (go figure) who plays in a band called come together, but sometimes it tends to go overboard and the secondary characters may have been chosen due to Sex Bob-omb. In the beginning, he starts dating Knives become cluttered, especially during the third act. their past work in comic book film adaptations (and Chau, a high-school girl who is five years younger than he The acting in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is well- keeping to the film's theme) like Brandon Routh is. He is also still recovering from (Superman Returns), and Chris being dumped by his former Evans (Fantastic Four). girlfriend, who is now a success The soundtrack for "Scott with her own band. When Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is nothing begins to fall for a girl named short of spectacular. Many Ramona Flowers, he has trouble professional musicians like Beck, breaking up with Knives and tries Beachwood Sparks, and Holy F*ck to romance Ramona. As if juggling contributed to the avant-garde rock two women wasn't enough, soundtrack. With their Ramona comes with her own contributions, it really gives weight baggage, which includes seven ex- to the fictional local bands that are lovers, with each of whom Scott in the film. must battle to the death in order to Overall, the film tries to create win Ramona once and for all. something unique and original; As you can tell by the synopsis, however, some of what was trying to the story is "out there" compared to be accomplished fails miserable. other romantic comedies. Since the Some may feel that the film has the film is adapting from proper ingredients to become a approximately 1,200 pages worth future cult classic. If you're willing of material, the story moves really to keep an open-mind and have fast, even with its 112 minute nothing better to do, I would at runtime. Since the pace of the story least give it a chance and rent it is fairly quick, it doesn't really give solely because of the visual and much time for the audience to audio effects. Personally, I felt that immerse into the characters and it underperformed, but you may say comprehend their motivations and otherwise. Christmas shopping: love it or hate it? Can I at least give them the stuff I don't want Rosa Jundt people I mean my mother) have a system Bryce Mills Opinion Columnist that they seldom stray from when they Opinion Columnist anymore? I've got a broken toaster I'm really not are Christmas shopping. Their system using. No? Ok. Fine. ith the crisp scent of includes pre-picking every gift for each forget which holiday Christmas is. Is that So you are going to the store to buy things snow filling the air, individual before they even go to the the one where people all gather together, so you can give them to your loved ones and you wreaths of holly store according to a specific price range. hit papier-mâché animals with large sticks pass all the other crazy Christmas shoppers and W Often times, they will find an item that is I adorning doors, sales tags boasting great and then give me lots of presents? I'm fond of that Santa Claus. Wait... Santa Claus! That dude has all age appropriate and will buy it in bulk, deals, and the sweet sound of carolers one, but it only happens every year on the kinds of presents. I'm not sure how he carries distributing the same thing to every wishing men peace and joy filling the anniversary of my birth. them all. I'm starting to suspect all the world's speakers, it only means that one thing is friend and family member. They get in, I'm told Christmas is kind of like that, except toys wouldn't fit into his sack. Now that I think upon us once again: the glorious event grab their pre-picked gifts, and get out expected that is Christmas shopping. Many without looking at anything else. I think without all the fun party games and Iam about it, I've never actually seen a reindeer fly. Are people will claim that they hate that this system takes all to give other people presents, or something dumb we sure this guy is for real? I mean, every time I see shopping during the holidays the fun out of the joy of like that. I have my doubts that there would be him, he looks a little different and he always gives due to throngs of people gift buying and is some kind of national celebration in which me a weird look when I stand in line with the 5- crowding stores and their ultimately very everyone is giving stuff away, but I'm going to year-olds and tell him what I want for Christmas. inability to find gifts for friends suspend my disbelief and give some helpful tips He still hasn't gotten me that Big Wheel I asked and family, and believe that on how to handle this clearly fictional holiday. for and that was three years ago! How the heck am online shopping is much more So I guess if you I supposed to pick up hot college girls if Santa isn't convenient. Personally, I are going to cannot think of anything that I going to get me the Big Wheel I need to impress like better than going to the mall and perform this them? I think I'm going to have a serious talk with local stores to buy Christmas presents. insane ritual this Claus fellow about the way he does business. Every year, I look forward to every of gift Speaking of business, you are in the store, aspect of Christmas shopping. As a giving, you you've already talked to Santa about the finer woman, I like shopping in general, but will need points of delivering Big Wheels, and you are during this time, shopping takes on a to acquire finally ready to do some serious shopping. whole new level of enjoyment. I'm not some items Suddenly, this horrid noise plays over the store's sure if it's the cute displays decked out in that can later festive colors, or the sounds of holiday speakers and you fall to your knees in pain. You tunes caressing my ears through the be handed to ask what torture this is, only to be informed it is store speakers, or the great sales on people and called Christmas music. You quickly flee the store special items and gift sets. It could just be unsatisfying. before your head explodes, but now have no that everything even smells better during While I do usually have a price presents for the Christmas thing. Christmas time, like cinnamon, nutmeg range for the gifts I buy people (after all, make You make a quick call to your friends and and sugar cookies. I am in college and on a budget), I try to them happy or family, ask them what they want for Christmas, go stay away from that system of shopping With the ambiance of the stores something. home, order it online, and then press the wrap it putting me in the mood for shopping, I for Christmas gifts. I like to browse and Really? Is this button. Suddenly your Christmas shopping is have two major goals for finding the pick the perfect gift for each individual perfect gift for my loved ones. The first personality while enjoying the sights and really a holiday? I mean, I get done and you can go back to pretending that goal is, of course, to find the perfect gift sounds of the stores. The browsing the 4th of July because you get to giving away awesome stuff is really a smart move. that the person will absolutely love. My becomes half the experience as I get to blow stuff up; and Halloween means you I mean, seriously, are we really going to call second goal, which is really what makes see the festive displays and watch other get to dress up and scare people and get candy as Christmas a real thing? Forget it. Is it Easter yet? I holiday shopping exciting for me, is to people also find the perfect gift for their a reward. I'm even willing to accept Thanksgiving need to have a talk with the bunny about leaving find that perfect gift at a great price. In loved ones. When the cash register rings since I've developed this strange love for delicious my candy in a nice little basket where I can find it; and I get to take my gift home to wrap, I fact, the better the sale on the great item, foods. These are all things centered around none of this hiding it stuff. You don't want to end feel the success of a good day of shopping the more fun I end up having while making me a very happy man. I'm really don't that only comes at this one very special up like the Tooth Fairy when she tried to keep me shopping. , understand how giving away stuff benefits me. I lcnow that some people (and by some time of the year. from my candy. Sports 8 Wednesday, December 8 , 2010 Exponent Sports Soccer athletes receive honors Swimming Wolves hold November whming streak Zach Anderson 89th minute, giving UM the 3-0 Kelli Gill race her second NSU school record Lopers, taking a victory with a Sports Reporter Sports Reporter win. of the year. close score of 114-107. The Wolves This loss put the Wolves at a In their Nov. 12 meet, the won the last race of the meet, the he Northern State season record of 6-8-4 over all and he Wolves dominated Wolves again swam a victory 200-yard free, by .03 seconds to University Wolves soccer 4-6-3 in Northern Sun their Nov. 6-7 double- against Minnesota-Morris, beating take the dual, with the final time of team would end their Intercollegiate Conference play. T dual against Minnesota- the Cougars by 93 points. Waiflein 1:49.89 to Keamy's 1:49.92. The T beat her previous mile record, Wolves also won 10 individual season by playing the University of Northern had five shots on goal, Morris and Morningside College Mary in Bismarck, N.D. The but simply could not seem to punch with a 241-89 victory over Morris improving her time by 18 seconds events and both relays. Waiflein Wolves got off to a rather bad start, one in. and a 209-123 defeat of with 19:02.56. Retzlaff won the was the only double-event winner letting UM score in the 12th Ending the season, the Wolves Morningside. Junior Christine 200-yard individual medley and for the Wolves, taking the 400-yard minute. This gave them a 1-0 lead, had three team members make All- Retzlaff, Wahpeton, N.D., led the 100-yard butterfly. Freshman Kari IM and 500-yard freestyle events. which was all UM would need for NSIC squads: Senior mid-fielder Wolves with three individual event Engelkes, Rushmore, Minn., swam The Wolves returned to the pool the first half. The Wolves were not Maggie Fedor, Monticello, Minn., wins and leading the 200, 400, and a personal best when she placed 1st for a double-dual on Dec. 3-4 in the able to get a shot past the defender Second team, junior midfielder Lexi 800-yard freestyle relays. Freshman in the 50-yard freestyle with a time annual Falcon invite at the and stayed at that 1-0 deficit until Jares, Aberdeen, third team, and Sarah Peterson, Sioux Falls, added of 26.07. Junior Brooke Larson, University of Minnesota in UM got another one past NSU in senior defense Kendra Titze, individual victories in the 100 and McLaughlin, won the 200 free with Minneapolis, Minn. the 79th minute and a third in the Aberdeen, honorable mention. 200-yard freestyle events, as well as a time of 2:05.92 and Peterson won Results were unavailable as of racing as part of the winning relay the 100 free with 2:07.60. press time. Next for the NSU teams. Freshman Mikaela Waiflein, The Wolves had a challenge in swimmers is a meet against Aberdeen, finished second in the their Nov. 12th meet against the Concordia-Moorhead on Dec. 10, mile with 19:20.65, making the University of Nebraska-Kearny at 6 p.m. GOOD LUCK Volleyball ends season with a loss Kelli Gill had 13 kills and Aiono had 18 kills seem like they could get their Sports Reporter to help the Wolves' defense. groove as they fell in three sets, 25- Shaffer, sophomore defensive 19, 25-20, and 25-19. Shaffer led o conclude the season, specialist Ella Campbell, again with 12 kills and 14 digs, but the Northern State Aberdeen, and Morsching came Campbell would show one better WOLVES! T University volleyball close in digs with 12. dig with 15 and a close defender, team would face six Northern Sun With another game in Mono, had 13. Intercollegiate Conference foes, Aberdeen, the Wolves would face Leaving Aberdeen, the Wolves starting with the University of Minnesota State University. The left for St. Paul, Minn., to face Minnesota, Duluth Bulldogs. The Wolves proved they would not go Concordia-St. Paul. Showing that Wrestling season commences Bulldogs proved strong as the down easy after the first set of 25- NSU would not just roll over, they Wolves were unable to take a 16 by following with a close loss of brought a close 20-25 loss and Jason Baker and 165 pounds, respectively. Surat Sports Reporter picked up a bye in the first round single set, falling 25-19, 25-18, and 25-22 and then taking the third set followed with a loss of 26-24 and and then moved through a pair of 25-19. Junior middle back Kaili 25-15. However, they could not then dropped 25-17, with a set loss he Northern State easy decisions before running into Aiono, Salt Lake City, Utah, led keep the steam rolling, as they fell of 3-0. University wrestling eventual champion Trent Sprenkle the team in digs with nine and 25-21 in set four and took their Schaffer and junior outside team opened its season of North Dakota State, losing by a senior outside hitter Katy Oelke, 12th loss on the season. Senior hitter Konefesi Vaisigano, Salt T Chaska, Minn., led the team in Lake City, Utah, led the team with on Nov. 6, at the Warren 21-9 major decision. outside hitter Kayla Ysteboe, Williamson/Daktronics Open in A second loss to a Division I kills with nine. Senior middle back Grand Forks, N.D., led the Wolves 11 kills apiece. Vaisigano and Brookings. The Wolves were led by opponent in the wrestlebacks sent Whitney Morsching, Aberdeen, with 11 kills and Shaffer followed Aiono tied for digs with eight in two fifth place finishers and a the Aberdeen native to the fifth was close with eight kills. with 10. Campbell led in the digs the game. second place showing from place match, where he pinned Josh Staying in Aberdeen, the column with 14 and Aiono right The Wolves ended their season returning All-American sophomore Heinzer just 41 seconds into the Wolves faced Bemidji State. After behind with 13. on a low note, losing their last Matt Meuleners. second period. the harsh loss to Duluth, the With the Wolves playing their game in St. Cloud in three sets, 21- Mueleners, who earned his All- Bowden ran into a similar Wolves took the only three sets fourth game in a row in Aberdeen, 25, 23-25, 23-25. This brings the American status as a redshirt situation at 165 pounds, wrestling against Bemidji State, 25-21, 25- Southwest Minnesota traveled Wolves' total season record to14- freshman at 197 pounds last his way to a meeting with eventual 20, and 25-21. Senior outside down to play in this NCIS 15 overall and 6-14 in conference season, finished second in the bracket winner Tyler Johnson of hitter Jordan Schaffer, Redfield, showdown. The Wolves did not play. heavyweight bracket on Saturday. NDSU. The Young America, Minn., A 19-6 major decision set-back native earned his first two victories sent Bowden down into the Cross Country ends season, Keroack by decision, then bested Nebraska- wrestlebacks, where he fell 4-0 to Omaha's Taylor Escamilla in the Augustana's Gavin Nelson, who second sudden victory period to earned third place honors. Bowden receives first Team All-NSIC honors earn a spot in the championship defeated Jacob Bennett by a 4-0 match. Meuleners fell 3-2 to Tucker decision in the fifth place bout. Liz Zappa 49th with 24:44.51 and senior Kari The NSU women competed Lane of the University of Nebraska. The NSU Wolves will wrestle Sports Editor Linneman, Volga, followed in 53rd against 20 other schools, coming in Seniors Corbin Surat and Donnie seven more times before their home place with 24:56.26. Freshman 15th place with 420 points. The Bowden, Gettysburg, claimed the opener on Thursday, Jan. 20, he Northern State Brittany Arment, Aberdeen, was champion was Adams State of Wolves' fifth place finishes at 125 against Augustana College at 7 p.m. University cross country the last of the Wolves to cross the Alamosa, Colo., with 45 points. T teams finished up their finish line, coming in at 59th place There were 141 women competing season by competing in the with a time of 25:07.61. in the 6,000-meter race. Northern Sun Intercollegiate The NSU men ended their meet Hughes led the NSU women, Conference Cross Country with 228 points, 24 points ahead of finishing in 54th place with a time Championships in Wayne, Neb. Concordia University. Augusta of 23:37. Monroe finished in 64th and wrapped things up at the North again proved victorious, place with 24:05 and Olfert finished Central Region NCAA dominating all other teams with a in 88th with 24:51. Arment finished Championships, also in Wayne, 19 points. Eighty-five men 105th with a time of 25:23 and Neb. competed in the 8,000-meter race. Linneman had a time of 25:34, Men's and Women's Basketball placing 110th. Rounding out the (Women at 6 p.m., Men at 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted) At the NSIC Chdmpionships the Junior Richard Keroack, Dec. 10 — Wayne State at Wayne, Neb. Wolves competed again nine other Milwood, Wash., finished in tenth team were a few freshmen. Makayla Dec. 1_1— Augustana at Sioux Falls, (Women at 4 p.m., Men at 6 p.m.) schools in the conference. The NSU place with a time of 26:19.16. This Perryman, Dakota Dunes, finished Dec.17 — Bemidji State Dec.18 – Minnesota, Duluth women finished in seventh place earned him First Team All-NSIC 127th and Hilary Gorder, Estelline, Jan.1 — Upper Iowa at Fayette, Iowa and the NSU men finished ninth. honors. finished 135th. Jan. 2 — Winona State at Winona, Minn., (Women at 5 p.m., Men at 7 p.m.) The NSU women ended the meet Sophomore Brock Rose, The NSU men competed against Jan. 7— Minnesota, Crookston at Crookston, Minn. with 214 points, ten points ahead of Newcastle, Wyo., finished 43rd 127 other runners from 19 schools Jan. 8 — MSU Moorhead at Moorhead, Minn. with a time of 28:06.46. Three in the 10,000-meter course. Jan.14 — Minnesota State, Mankato Minnesota State, Moorhead. Jan.15 — Southwest Minnesota State Augustana College won the freshmen rounded off the NSU Keroack finished on top once Wrestling championship with 39 points. men's performance. Brandon more, coming in 41st with a time of Dec.12 — South Dakota State University at Brookings, TBA Dec.12 —Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville at Brookings, TBA Ninety-five women competed in the Krein, Estelline, finished 66th with 33:00. Gilkerson finished 109th Dec.18 -19 — Midwest Classic at Indianapolis, Ind., 9 a.m. 6,000-meter race. 29:28.41, followed by Mark with a time of 36:13 and Krein came Jan.12 — University of Sioux Falls at Sioux Falls, 4 p.m. Jan.12 — Northwestern College at Sioux Falls, 4 p.m. Sophomore Krystal Hughes, Gilkerson, Blaine, Minn., in 70th in 110th place with a time of 36:19. Jan.15 — Minnesota State University at Mankato, Minn., 4 p.m. Spokane, Wash., led the Wolves with 29:55.36 and Jacob With cross country for the fall Jan.16 — Upper Iowa University at Fayette, Iowa, 2 p.m. Hemenway, Sioux Falls, in 74th now wrapped up, many of the Swimming with a 31st place time of 23:57.48. Dec.10 — Concordia College, Moorhead Dual at Moorhead, Minn., 6 Junior Michelle Monroe, Pierre, with 30:20.01. Wolves look to competing in the P.m. finished 44th with a time of Next for the Wolves was the indoor track and field season, Indoor Track and Field Dec.10 — NSU Intrasquad Meet 24:33.26, while sophomore North Central Region NCAA beginning Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Jah.17— NDSU Bison Inivite at Fargo, N.D. Brittney Olfert, Madison; finished ' "Championships trod weeks later. Barnett Center. - Exponent • Wednesday, December 8, 2010 • Sports 9 Lady Wolves head to Wayne State

Zach Anderson Wolves faced was Colorado Mines. The they spread the lead to 12 at one point and were able to stretch their lead to 16 at one Sports Reporter Wolves would fight hard and keep in the took a 29-18 lead into halftime. Staying on point and finish the game 63-53. game with a couple lead changes early in the that streak, the Wolves would advance on to a Reinschmidt led the team in points again he Northern State University half, but the Orediggers seemed a worthy 22-point spread at one point and get their with 20. Barondeau and junior forward women's basketball team started opponent, as they were able to take a 40-30 second win with a victory of 59-42. Brittany Euerle, Litchfield, Minn., tied in their season on November 15th lead over the Wolves going into halftime. Barondeau was the point and rebound rebounds with nine, helping the team to a T Staying in the game, the Wolves would try to leader again with 20 and 13 respectively. total of 47 rebounds. against Presentation College. Clearly having the upperhand, the Wolves walked away make small gains towards the lead, but could Reinschmidt was close in points with 12 and The 63 points that the Wolves had came victorious with a 86-55 victory. Senior center not get close enough to take over the lead and rebounds with nine of her own. Shooting 19- from the 21-54 shooting they had from the Krista Rabenberg, Mobridge, was the leader would eventually fall 76-62. 50 and getting 48 rebounds, the wolves left floor. in points with 14, followed closely by Junior Forward Mikayla Barondeau, Lakewood 1-1. With this win, the Wolves advanced to 3-1 freshman guard Jacqee Jasinski, Rapid City, Frederick, was the leader for the Wolves with Northern got a chance to get win number overall. The Wolves faced Concordia-St. Paul with 12. Senior forward Jodi Reinschmidt, St. 19 points and 10 rebounds. Rabenberg came three as they headed to Chadron, Neb., to on December 3 and then St. Cloud State on Michael, Minn., led the team in rebounds behind with llpoints of her own. As a team, take on the Chadron State Eagles. the 4th, but information was unavailable as of with eight. The Wolves shot 34-61 from the the Wolves shot 21-60 and ended with 44 NSU was the first to score and had one tie press time. floor and had a team total of 40 rebounds. total rebounds. before taking off, getting the lead to 15 at one Next for the Wolves is an away game After that game, the Wolves headed to Next for the Wolves in the tournament point and going into halftime with a nine- against Wayne State on December 10, and Lakewood, Colo., to take part in the Colorado were the Colorado Christian Cougars. Taking point lead of 28-19. The second half would their next home game is on Friday, Dec. 17, Christian tournament. The first team the the lead early, the Wolves never gave it up as look no different for the Eagles, as the Wolves against Bemidji State at 6 p.m. Men's basketball starts season with drive for success

Zach Anderson would not let up as they continued to take Sports Reporter down the Saints, ending the game with a Football wraps up season final score of 108-63. Sophomore forward Dustin Tetzlaff, he Northern State University Jason Baker off to sophomore Mark Hanley, Chester, men's basketball season started Watertown, led the Wolves with 20 points Sports Reporter who carried the end-around fake down to with a new coach and a new drive and 14 rebounds. Behind Tetzlaff, Pryor and T the 25-yard line and kept the drive alive. for success. The first three games that the Thomas had 14 and Pryor continued to have Wolves played were exhibition games. The double-digit rebounds with 13. The wolves ith just two wins under its Two plays later, senior quarterback Joei first of these games was played in Norman, shot 54 percent from the floor and had a belt, the Northern State Fiegler, Alcoa, Tenn., found Mau in the far Okla., against the Oklahoma University total of 60 rebounds. University football team corner of the end zone for a 25-yard score. The Wolves remained at home to face the W Sooners, an NCAA Division I school. concluded its season looking to grow and Parrott's point-after-touchdown attempt, Mount Marty Lancers. Northern would keep Oklahoma started out well, but the improve for next year. however, ricocheted off the left upright and Wolves kept tight. After eight and a half the game close with one lead change for both The Wolves played the Bemidji State back into the end zone, leaving the score 7-6 minutes, they were both still going back and teams and Northern unable to get above a University Beavers on Oct. 30, and were able forth for the lead. Showing that the Wolves 10-point spread. Going into the half, the in favor of the Dragons. could keep up with the Sooners, going into Wolves were only up by two with a 31-29 to score the final touchdown of each half. Sophomore free safety Marquis Mulkey, the break the score was Wolves 33, Sooners lead. The second half would remain close, They held BSU to just two second-half TD Tampa, Fla., turned a third quarter MSU 29. Both teams had the lead at four different with six lead changes, but the Wolves took drives, but couldn't overcome the early four- pass attempt into the Wolves' first pick-six times, with the Wolves having 17 points off the last lead change with just under five touchdown deficit, falling 41-13 to the of the season, returning the interception 48 the bench. After the break, the Wolves kept minutes gone in the half and never looked Beavers. yards to the end zone to give the Wolves a their lead all the way up until there was only back, taking the Lancers 70-62. The Beavers raced out to a quick 27-0 lead, 8:46 left in the game, when the Sooners tied Junior guard David Lane, Akron, Ohio, 13-7 lead with 3:28 left in the period. the game at 51. Keeping in front for a little was the points leader with 20 for the Wolves. capitalizing on an NSU interception in the Parrott added a 22-yard field goal longer, the Wolves led until there was just Parks and redshirt freshman guard Tydan process. NSU answered with a touchdown of midway through the fourth to cap the day's over five minutes left in the game. From here Storrusten, Pelican Rapids, Minn., had 11 its own just before the end of the first half. scoring for both teams. the Sooners grabbed a 58-57 lead and took points apiece. Pryor led in rebounds with Junior Nick Wanner, Sacramento, Calif., Junior Greg Henderson, Las Vegas, Nev., the game from there. The final score of the seven. Northern shot well at 42 percent and was able to find redshirt freshman wide-out and redshirt freshman Mike Tuch, Hartford, game was 75-64 in favor of the Sooners. had a total of 38 rebounds. Trevor Mau, Karalu'u, Hawaii, with 36 then ended the Dragons' next two Northern was just outplayed in the second Staying here in Aberdeen, the Wolves seconds left on the clock to end the half, 27- half with less points in the paint, bench faced the Jamestown College Jimmies. possessions with interceptions to keep the points, and fast break points, Senior forward Getting out on the right foot, the Wolves 7. Wolves in control of the ball. Tom Parks, Cheyenne, Wyo., was the leading took the lead and never gave it back in the The drive, officially a six-play, 84-yard Tuch returned his pick-off, which came scorer for the Wolves, going 4-8 with both first half, as they were able to stretch to a drive, was aided by two Bemidji State inside the 2:00 mark of the fourth quarter, free throws completed. Sophomore forward nine-point lead at halftime. personal foul penalties, including a all the way to the Dragon 2-yard line before Collin Pryor, St. Charles, Ill., and junior Second half was another story for the roughing-the-passer infraction on 2nd-and- being run out of bounds, allowing the guard Alex Thomas, Independence, Minn., Wolves, as they had to fight hard as 15 from the BSU 25-yard line. were the rebound leaders with six apiece. As Jamestown was able to take a small lead with Wolves to line up in victory formation and a team, the Wolves went 21-53 with 32 just under two minutes into the second half. The Beavers added another two TDs in run out the clock rebounds. The Wolves and Jimmies would go back the second half before the Wolves scored The Wolves showcased a balanced Game number two for the Wolves was and forth, but with 5:17 left in the game, the again. The Wolves answered late in the offensive effort, as their leading rusher, against the Creighton Blue Jays in Omaha, Wolves would take the final lead , change and fourth quarter with a 10-yard run by junior Morrison, notched 43 yards on the ground Neb. The game started out well for the keep it until they won the game 86-80. running back Chad Morrison, Hanford. and their leading receiver, Mau, hauled in Wolves as they were able to keep up with The Wolves showed great offense as they Senior Thomas Parrott, Tampa, Fla., added Creighton, never letting them get a double- shot just below 50 percent with 29-60 shots four catches for 55 yards. digit lead. As they went into the half, the going in. Pryor led with another double- the extra point to make it a 41-13 final score. Defensively, junior Mike Bogdanovich, score was 33-24. Going into half the wolves double of 25 points and 11 rebounds. NSU's Morrison ran for 44 yards on six Windsor, Calif., notched eight tackles to were shooting 36 percent, as they were 9 of Storrusten came in second in scoring with carries and a TD while Mau hauled in five lead the way, while a slew of teammates had 25. 12 of his own. catches for 33 yards and the second score. six each. Coming out from the half, the Blue Jays For their fourth home game in a row, the Defensively, junior Matt Racowschi, San The Northern State Wolves played their would not let up, taking the lead to as many Wolves faced Mayville State. Pedro, Calif., notched 10 tackles in his final game of the season on Nov. 13, against as 13 points at one point. Fighting hard, the Northern would fall behind quickly, as return to the field after missing the previous Wolves would never let it get above the 13- with 7:28 left in the half the Wolves were the University of Mary. U-Mary raced to a14- point spread, but simply could not come down by 17. Slowly making their way back two games with an injury. 0 lead and never looked back en route to a away with the win, falling 79-67. up, the Wolves went into halftime with a The Wolves played their final home game 48-3 victory over the Wolves. Pryor lead the team with a double-double hard road ahead, being down 14 with a score of the season against Minnesota State Parrott booted a 23-yard field goal at the of 16 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard of 35-21. University, Moorhead, on Nov. 6. MSUM 14:45 mark of the second quarter to put Derek Hoellein, Eureka, was close on his tail Coming out of the half, the Wolves would scored the first points of the day on a first- Northern State on the board. U-Mary would with 11 points of his own. With this loss, the slowly dwindle Mayville State's lead to the quarter touchdown, but the Wolves Wolves would fall to 0-2 in exhibition play. point where NSU was able to take the lead then respond with 34 unanswered points to Next for the Wolves was the inaugural midway though the half. answered with 16 unanswered points and put the game out of reach. Don Meyer Classic in Nashville, Tenn., Mayville would tie the score a few more sealed their second victory of the season The Wolves were led offensively by against Division I Belmont University. After times, but the Wolves never dropped that with a late fourth-quarter interception freshman running back Matt Anderson, a messy performance in the first half, the lead and went on to win the game 74-68. return to down the visiting Dragons, 16-7. Dawson, Minn., who turned 14 carries into Wolves came back strong in the second, Pryor was again the leader in scores and NSU did not answer the early Dragon 59 yards. Wanner completed 7-of-15 passes narrowing the lead to single digits. This rebounds, gathering his fourth double- score until late in the second period. After a for 50 yards in the loss while senior wideout would not be enough to save the game, double on the season with 23 points and 11 missed field goal attempt from MSUM, the though, and the Wolves fell to Belmont, 64- rebounds. Trent DesLauriers, Clark, caught two passes 79. This put the Wolves at 0-3 in exhibition Storrusten came in second in scoring Wolves took over at their own 20-yard line for a team-high 20 yards. play. again with 13 points. As a whole, the Wolves and went to work. Defensively, redshirt freshman defensive The first home game of the season for the faired well, shooting 50 percent with 27 of Eight plays into the drive, however, the back Logan Dosch, Aberdeen, led the team Wolves was against the Presentation College the 54 shots going in. As a team, the Wolves Wolves were looking at fourth-and-six from with eight tackles and a pass break-up. Saints. The Wolves started the game with the out-rebounded Mayville as well, 35-29. the Dragon 44 and appeared stalled out just Coach Tom Dosch and the NSU football lead and through the first half would slowly Next for the Wolves is an away game inside Dragon territory. stretch it to where the Wolves were leading against Wayne State. Their next home game team concluded their 2010 season with a 2-9 57-30 with their highot lead being of 28.. „ ,i§ Friday, c., 1,7, against Bern,idji 5tat,e,, at ,8 'The Wolves sent the punting unit onto the 'record, including a 2-8 'mark in the Northern Going into the second half, the Wolves p.m. field, but‘a't the last minute handed the ball Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Exponent • Wednesday, December 8, 2010 • Odds and Ends 10 Mash Da Mic, Black Student Union, have positive impact

Jen Mellette attendance who dressed in costumes speculation and hopes for a Mash Da consideration, not only for what it family environment on campus to Staff Writer to add to the atmosphere, including Mic 2 during spring semester here at does for the NSU campus life but come and join the BSU. They cannot Thor and The Incredible Hulk, who Northern. what it does for the Aberdeen stress enough how important family ince my first year here at made a smashing guest appearance Having been privy to witness four Community as a whole. "Tonight was is in a successful career at NSU and Northern I was told there is at Mash Da Mic. Mash Da Mic events as an NSU Wolf, a great night, it always is and that is open their groups collective arms out S one can't miss event each For those of you wondering how I see an enormous amount of growth something we enjoy bringing back to all who want to take part of school year. Mash Da Mic hosted by such a great event is put together, in not only the acts but the every year to the community and the something big and something great the Black Student Union features simply ask the friendly and inviting attendance as well. While talking university. Being able to see the on campus. many great musical acts that members of the Black Student with Augustus Capers, Senior, growth of past events, it would be An event and group like this entertain and uplift the crowd to the Union. These. inspiring young Bradenton, F1, the praise for Mash amazing to see Mash Da Mic take deserves to continue to thrive on point of uproar. From dance leaders on campus worked hard to Da Mic and all the event staff was place in the Johnson Fine Arts campus and serve as an outlet for our routines to serenades, the students make sure that everything went off as well sounded. The idea of maybe Center. That act by the university many talented students and for those involved bring out the best in NSU smoothly as possible and made sure allowing Mash Da Mic to be held at lets the students know that our hard who just enjoy being in the crowd talent. This one-night-only showcase everyone was comfortable at Mash JFAC in the future as it continues to work and participation in this event watching. gives everyone who wants to perform Da Mic. From welcoming people at grow and maintain its status is noticed by the university as well," All are welcomed and wanted. and show their talent a great the door to even being the hostesses amongst the campus events as the said Capers. With this outlook in mind, the Black platform to do so. The acts are of the evening, two stand out premier event of the year was tossed Echoing the other BSU members Student Union is on the rise and with beyond stellar and are highly freshmen, Julia Westley, Hopkins, out there for consideration. This interviewed, the call is out to all those the continued success of Mash Da enjoyable. "The acts were pretty Minn. BSU Secretary, and Kellrhema event is beyond deserving of that who are interested in belonging to a Mic, it looks to stay that way. good. A lot of original songs that I Hinton, Ellendale, N.D., a super wish I knew the words to so I could member of the BSU, took charge and sing along." According to Kyle led the way through the evening's Inaugural Don Meyer Classic held in Nashville Mergens, sophomore, Cottage show. When asked about BSU and Grove, Minn. Mash Da Mic, both say they had a Liz Zappa September, which resulted in the Meyer said that it wasn't that Along with the original music, great time working hard to bring the Assistant Editor amputation of his left leg just below difficult watching his old team play there are always a few crowd favorites most exciting night on campus to the knee and the discover of and not being able to coach them. He from Jack Johnson to The Band life, keeping the crowd up and he Inaugural Don Meyer carcinoid cancer in his liver and knows that he no longer has the Perry. Another outstanding act was excited, and want others to come out Classic was played on small intestine. He is a recipient of physical or mental stamina to coach Paradise Entertainment's Maeli and join with them. TTuesday, Nov. 9, in the ESPN Jimmy V. Perseverance affectively, . and for that reason it is Enesa, who has a new CD coming out They had much respect for the Nashville, Tenn. Northern State Award and the "Legends of the not so tough to be sitting in the soon. He sang his new single, "Be elder statesmen of the BSU such as University's men's basketball team Hardwood Award." bleachers instead of standing on the your Love." Enesa, junior from (Kanova Williams, Augustus Capers, was pitted against Belmont As was announced at halftime of sidelines. At the Classic, he said he California, helped set the grooving and Calvin McGruder) who University, an NCAA Division I the NSU-Belmont game, Meyer is was so busy juggling interviews and tone for the rest of the evening and welcomed them into the group and school. Belmont University and its also to be inducted into the discussions with the announcers that for sophomore Hanipale Seuga, showed them the ropes of survival, men's basketball coach, Rick Byrd, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in he hardy even had time to watch the Wilmington, Calif. who sang a not only in the BSU but in college life had been Don Meyer's top rival February 2011. It was said that game. soulful song called "I Wanna Be here at Northern as well. They many years ago when Meyer coached Meyer has, "achieved so much on One thing he has learned to Loved." that had the ladies created an environment that helped at Lipscomb University. Meyer and and off the court, but his greatest appreciate by watching home games swooning. Michelle Two Hearts sang them thrive in their first few days Byrd coached against each other a story is about what he did after the from the fans' point-of-view is why a crowd favorite that stirred the here at the U. They encourage others total of 37 times, with Meyer accident." basketball is such a big deal at NSU. audience into cheers. Another crowd to not be scared and come join up winning 25 games over Byrd's 12 The Wolves, under new head The games are not just about favorite was the Human Beatbox, with the BSU, stating that they may wins. coach Paul Sather, fell to Belmont, cheering for the home team; for the otherwise known as the guy in the look mean but really they are all nice Meyer, who has the most career 64-79, despite a strong second-half fans, it is an opportunity to spend a red hat. All in all, every act that and they all want to get to know you coaching wins in NCAA men's comeback. They put up a strong fight night out with friends and family. It performed was amazing and and work with you. This is a fitting basketball history with 923 total against the Division I school and is about having a good time and entertained everyone in attendance attitude for a great group on campus wins, retired from coaching this past Coach Byrd, who has been coaching showing some school and beyond belief. Being held so close to and their event. Mash Da Mic, being February due to health issues for 29 years and has more than 580 community pride, regardless of the Halloween, there were many in the success that it is leads to some stemming from a car accident last wins to his name. wins or losses.

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If you're suck at home 15th, head down to Huron to another option... party for New Year's Eve that during a blizzard... make the most participate in the Special Olympics 7. Go home with an American incorporates parts of your culture esides the obvious of it! Get some friends together and of South Dakota fundraiser! Raise student! plus a few traditions from another! choices of returning have your own Snowpocalypse $100 on your own or with a team, Immersing yourself within This is an especially great idea for B home, working to pay for showdown! dress up in crazy costumes, and another culture is one of the best those American students who next semester's tuition, and 3. Volunteer at local rescue take the plunge! You're benefiting a experiences you can have! By brought their international distressing from the fall semester... missions great cause and you'll have fun spending the holidays with your students home with them for the There's a wide variety of fun and As we all know, 'tis the season to doing it! American roommate or friend, you holidays. exciting things to do over this be jolly, but many of the people 5.Travel! can witness their traditions 9. Bake cookies! Christmas Break! Here's a list right here in the Aberdeen See what the area has to offer! firsthand! One of the best holiday traditions of things both local and a O 0 Community are unable Have you visited the giant pheasant 8.Try a new tradition on for size! is baking cookies, brownies, and international students can to provide food (let statue in Huron? Or the Jolly Green We all have certain traditions other various desserts. Instead of participate inl alone gifts) for their Giant statue in Blue Earth, that we participate in during the just making a couple batches of 1.Read books from families. To aid these Minnesota?! There's so much to see holidays: making lefse with your cookies, why not break a word the Top 100 List families in need, in the Mid-west and in the United grandmother, lighting the record! In 2006, Roger Pelcher of ModernLibrary.com think about States and Mexico! menorah, eating a big meal with Minneapolis, Minnesota built the has compiled a list of donating your Many of the foreign exchange family, and some people even open largest gingerbread house on the 100 books you 0 old, gently worn students will be experiencing some their presents on Christmas Eve! record: it covered 1,496 square feet, should read in your 0 winter clothes, hats, of the largest cities in America, was over 67 feet tall, and it took 9 lifetime, ranging from o and coats to the including Los Angeles, New York days to complete! Get your family classics like The Salvation Army, City, and Miami! Senior Ari Kim, an Happy Holidays together and see how many cookies Grapes of Wrath by volunteer to help exchange student from Seoul, from you can make... or even attempt to John Steinbeck and The D serve Christmas South Korea is participating in a build your own giant gingerbread Fountainhead by Ayn \"/In te r • Dinner at the local volunteer program in Mexico over The Exponent house! Who knows? You could be Rand, to more modern novels such rescue mission in your home town, break! the next record holder! as IT by Steven King and or donate a toy to the Toys for Tots Take a road trip (weather 10.Sleep Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt foundation. Take the time to help permitting) or get on a plane and This one's a no-brainer. Vonnegut. What's better than out and you'll make the season a SEE THE WORLD! You won't regret You know you didn't get curling up next to a fireplace with a little brighter for someone in need. it. enough of this during the cup of hot chocolate and a great 4. Participate in winter sports! 6. Go home! semester...so catch up on it now! book? Everyone knows there's skiing, For the international students During Christmas break, there are 2. Have a snowball fight! snowboarding, and tubing fun to be here on campus, if you can afford it, no classes to (accidentally) sleep This past February, hundreds of had on the slopes this Christmas go home! Everyone gets a little through and no late night people in Washington DC came Break, but have you ever tried a homesick and a short break at "study sessions" to attend. together for Snowpocalypse '10, a Polar Plunge?! A Polar Plunge is home with family and friends may So sleep! 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