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May 1 , 2002 • me 100, Issue 16 • http://science.northern.edu/exponent/index.html Mission Statement Banquet recognizes students, organizations "NSU Student Publications produces a newspaper full of Students attend 15th Annual Student Involvement Awards Banquet local, state and world information. We believe Brandy Schnabel awards of the evening, the organization he students have the right to be Campus Reporter Excellence in Student was there with heard. We believe the truth Involvement award, was also the that evening, should be written. Our motto he events of the 15th very last. This award is given to a Masquers, was is or the students, by the Annual Student senior within one semester of bein ts, with the s ts." Involvement Awards graduating who has recognized as Banquet April 23 went beyond demonstrated community and the the Most Wolves the typical "and the winner is..." campus involvement, leadership, Improved awards ceremony. integrity and a positive attitude. Student bulletin From jokes about a certain This year's winner was Mandy Organization of history professor's height straight Martin, Forsyth, Mont., senior. the Year. His Blanchard from the university president to "It's a great honor to receive exact words appointed as the loud reaction of "ALL this award; it's nice to be were, "Yes...ALL honors director RIGHT!" by one recipient, the recognized for all of the hard RIGHT!" as he Kenneth Blanchard, Jr., professor of night was not without surprises. work," Martin said. sprung from his political science, was recently Awards recipients ranged from Missy Nguyen, Aberdeen, S.D., seat, thrust his appointed as the director of the true freshmen to non-traditional junior, was highlighted twice; fist in the air honors program. Blanchard will students, from the Campus once as the Outstanding Student and strode to begin his new position May 1 and will • Activities Board (CAB) to Leader of the Year as well as with the front of the work with Lysbeth Benkert- Collegians in Christ's Service. Sigma Alpha Iota (SAD, the room to accept
Rasmussen through the end of the In his welcoming address, John women's musical fraternity. SAI the group's Yvonne Heard and Karen Gerety acted as emcees for the 15th Annual semester. Blanchard was selected by Hilpert, Northern State was recognized for their Singing plaque. Student Involvement Awards Banquet held April 23 at the Student a committee composed of faculty and University President, predicted Valentines as the Outstanding CAB was also Center. Photo by Stacy Stoddard honor students. the future of the students Community Service Project of the awarded several times that The Exponent, was presented with Da$h-4-Dollar$ attending the banquet. He sees Year. evening. They received the the Outstanding Freshman of the the nominees as those who will be "Being happy with what you're Outstanding Student Year award. gameshow to hit the involved and dedicated doing is the most important Organization of the Year, and also Other awards were given to campus alumni of 20-25 years in the thing. Other people pick up on it received recognition for the Dawn Flewwellin, for CAB presents Da$h-4-Dollar$, a future. He sees them being and enjoy volunteering," Nguyen Mardi Gras dance as the Outstanding Non-Traditional gameshow where the contestants can involved in Gypsy Week, in the said. Outstanding Program of the Year. Student of the Year, and to Scott take home up to $500. Contestants University Foundation and in The most vocal of the winners Lori Mack, Cavour, S.D., Bender, Warner, S.D., senior, for will be chosen from those who turned fundraising functions. was Greg Parmeter, Huron, S.D., freshman, as an active member of Outstanding Student Volunteer of in filled-out CAB cards and from the One of the most prestigious senior, upon hearing that the CAB and next fall's co-editor of the Year. audience. Da$h-4-Dollar$ will be held Thurs., May 2, at 8 p.m. in • Thunder's Lair. GAF increase: students, faculty react Halverson to publish article Joy Fischbach toward the increase and senior, also sees the increase as a Sisseton, S.D., sophomore, also Campus Reporter acknowledged those involved by good thing for NSU, "I think the feels negatively about the increase, An article,Technology Support saying, "While I think that the increase is understandable with the "I think the increase is too large Solutions for the Rural School, co- 66 is bullshit," stated 10.3% activity fee increase is a increase in technology," she also because a lot of the stuff the GAF authored by Pam Halverson, help I Molly Veenhof, pretty steep hike, I still think that said, "I would like to feel that part provides a person with, I don't take desk manager, will be published in Huron, S.D., junior, it's a good move. The increased of the increase reflects an increase advantage of." the Fall 2002 issue of theJournal of when asked about the 10.3% funding will allow the university to in the value we place on the 'human Grant Manhart, assistant Research in Rural Education. The increase in general activity fees in provide services and opportunities factors' that get down to and touch professor of music, said, "South Journal of Research in Rural response to the April 3, 2002 GAF that positively impact students." (teach) students directly." Dakota kids pay less than any other Education established in 1982 by article in The Exponent. Veenhof's He also stated, "Raising fees is Anger and frustration were also kids for college and small the College of Education and statement was somewhat seldom a way to make yourself seen in responses from NSU adjustments to this I believe should Human Development at the representative of a portion of the popular, so I applaud those folks students, such as Chantelle be put in this light at the headline University of Maine, publishes the student body concerned with ever- who stepped up and made this Anliker, Leola, S.D., senior, who level. Declaring that 'tuition is results of educational research increasing out-of-pocket expenses. happen." stated, "I personally think it sucks. going up' inserts anger into campus conducted in or relevant to rural In response to this article, The GAF increase had a positive I go to school full time and I also dialog by sponsoring a knee jerk settings. Student Publications sent out effect on a few NSU students as work full time and have a part time response. I am trying to create a Pancake feed to be emails asking students and faculty well, "I'd rather pay more for a job to pay the bills and afford to go better world at NSU through better for their thoughts and feelings on school that offered better programs to college. The hike is fine for thoughts over here and you guys held during finals this issue. These were some of their than pay less for a school that could people who have money, but for [Student Publications] keep week replies. only offer required courses," said those of us who have to work our finding ways to spit on it with All the campus ministry organizations Ric Dias, associate professor of Becky Pribyl, Wolsey, S.D., junior. asses off, it is just an added student dollars under the disguise will be sponsoring a late night pancake history, had a positive attitude Florence Deckert, Aberdeen, S.D., expense." Shane Haggerty, of free speech...frustrating." feed on May 6 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. in Thunder's Lair. Matavao signs with Honors Proc ram not to disannear Baltimore Ravens Brandy Schnabel Program, as "a moment to do "They [SBAC] made a decision a Due to Benkert's recent Newel Matavao, Rexburg, Idaho, Campus Reporter recreating." lot of administration or legislatures resignation as Honors Program junior, signed a free agent contract with "We are not the least less would have made in light of that director, Ken Blanchard, professor the Baltimore Ravens for the 2002 NFL 66 o not have it interested in the Honors Program. kind of organizational problem," of political science, will assume the season. Matavao transfered this year [Honors Program] There will be no less money for Hilpert said. The Shelterbelt will not roll as director. Hilpert and Cozetto from Ricks Junior College in Rexburg, would be asinine," travel, completely will work with Blanchard in Idaho, to play left tackle for the Wolves. Don Cozetto, Vice President of programs disappear, determining just what the new Matavao attended mini-camp this "As long as I am vice Academic Affairs, said at a meeting and other however. budget will be. weekend, and will finish classes this with current honors students to expenses," president, we will have "It wasn't The other primary topic of the spring before joining the Ravens full- discuss the future of the program. Hilpert said. our intention meeting was to determine what time. an Honors Program." "As long as I am vice president, we Hilpert to get rid of it," challenges the program faces now, will have an Honors Program," confirmed -DON COZETTO Hilpert said. and how to handle them. INDEX 16 PAGES Cozetto said. that money VICE PRESIDENT OF He proposed "I think another problem is that Seven honors students and will be searching for a of students falling through the NEWS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 2 - 3 Lysbeth Benkert-Rasmussen, found different gap," Becky Pribyl, Wolsey, S.D., EDITORIAL 4 - 5 current Honors Program director, elsewhere in the budget to match vehicle for the yearly literary junior, said. She went on to say that ARTS 6 - 7 were present as John Hilpert, NSU past funding for all travel, publication. Suggestions offered many students miss the TRACKER 8-11 president, affirmed the continued conferences and programs. The were that of an extension of the opportunity to be in the Honors FEATURE 12-13 presence of the Honors Program Shelterbelt, however, is a different Northern State University web site, Program because they don't and the Association of Honors issue due to past trends. Last year, or a yearly showing of works. The understand the final thesis. To SPORTS 14 Students. In light of the recent publication expenses for the newly resurrected English Club is solve this, Pribyl feels that "more CLASSIFIED 15 events, Hilpert sees this as an Shelterbelt were $3800, with only another option for the Shelterbeh's one-on-one guidance with GRADUATION 16 opportunity for the Honors $119 in sales. future. students" is needed. News 2 Wednesday, May 1, 2002 NEWS briefs Exponent Wolfstock a NSU students participate in howling success Vermillion history conference Malene A. Little home like going up against the best Malene A. Little Schultz, lead guitarist and back up Campus Reporter from other campuses, and, with all Campus Reporter vocals, are all NSU alumni. Jim due respect, being as good as them Miles, rhythm guitar and back up Dias and Dave or better. Shanna [Dahl], Kari olfstock was a vocals, and Rodd Bauck, drummer, Grettler, professors of [LaFrance), Jaimie [Palmer) and Jim success for The are both currently students at NSU. :istory at Northern [Lorenz] were just terrific! They Exponent with a People started dancing when Clown W State University took four students were models for how to do it right," profit of almost $700 (which will be played "If I Had a Million Dollars" to the 37th Annual Student History used to offset some of the budget and didn't leave the floor until the Dias said. Conference at University of South cuts to Student Publications), but last song of the evening ended. The group left at six in the more important was the audience's It was a tough act to follow, but Dakota in Vermillion, S.D. They morning and returned in the early response. "This was fun!" Melissa Five Point Theory was up to the task presented papers or commentary at evening. The van was filled with Lauseng, Aberdeen, S.D. freshman, when they took the stage at 9:50 the conference. Numerous schools discussions ranging from history to said. p.m. The band, who doesn't believe participated in the day-long music to capital punishment. in last names, includes Matt, conference on Thurs., April 18, Students also used the driving time The third annual Wolfstock event Kari LaFrance gives commentary on a was held in Thunder's Lair on Sat., drummer, Mike, guitar, Brian, fill-in including Mount Marty College, to prepare for their presentations Cleighton, Neb., student's paper. Photo April 6 beginning at 8 p.m. and went bass, and Joel, vocals and guitar. In University of South Dakota, and catch up on any other courtesy of Malene Little. on until after midnight. Wolfstock reference to Clown's quote in the Creighton University and North homework they had. The entire trip Kissinger, "Playing the China was co-sponsored by Campus April 3 issue of The Exponent, Joel Dakota State University. was not spent pursuing serious Charade" written by Michael Activities Board. Pepsi donated pop made sure Clown was still in the The conference is the regional conversation however. The group Demapan from Creighton and cups; Papa John's provided crowd before he said, "We might conference for Phi Alpha Theta, a took a break to eat Oriental food at University in Nebraska. not have vocals that no other band pizza. "Security was good, group founded in 1921 "to Chae's in Vermillion and participate Dahl presented a paper entitled can touch, but we got the heart." especially Bob Pore. He kicked out recognize and encourage excellence in other stress-relieving activities. "The Cantonsville Nine: Prelude to two of my friends!" Ruth Moneke, The group sang originals like in the study of history." There are Presentations at the conference Radicalism" about protesters Sioux Falls, S.D., sophomore, said. "Barracuda" and also did covers of over 760 chapters throughout the were divided into historical John Cougar Melloncamp and during the Vietnam War. The The decorations included lights United States, the Phillipines, subtopics such as American, others. The audience reacted with audience's attentive reaction was a hung up throughout the room. Tie- Canada and Puerto Rico. Zeta Mu Modern European and the Civil ,/ dye sheets had the names of the enthusiasm and didn't lose its pleasure for Dahl, especially when Chapter at USD was formed in 1957 War. "A lot of the topics were bands playing and messages like fervor even after the band left the compared to that for students from and has inducted over 550 interesting, but most interesting "Play that Funky Music." A stage. other schools. Dahl said, "I thought members. was to see the differences between a shredded tie-dye sheet at the door True to the band's name, Chaser I was going to go down and get beat This is the sixth year NSU has immediately gave people the feeling ended the evening's entertainment good paper and a bad paper and up on, but we beat up on them." participated in the event. "I tell my of entering a fun-filled environment. and took the floor at 11:30 p.m. how our school compared," Kari Summing up the day's events, Leis and t-shirts with the message "I They reunited for Wolfstock with majors and minors that they are a LaFrance, Spearfish, S.D., Grettler said, "We came, we saw, we Got Leid" were available for Justin "Kai" Kailas, guitar, coming big part of why their department is sophomore, said. LaFrance gave conquered and we had a nice lunch purchase. from Fla.; Clayton Otto, vocals and so good, but nothing brings that commentary on a paper about too." Junebug was scheduled to play guitar, corning from Fargo, N.D.; first, but was unable to perform. and Judd Albrecht, bass, coming "We were hoping to repeat the good from Sioux Falls, S.D.. Will Schulz, time we had last year, but drummer, and Brian "Beef English Club resurrected unfortunately there were Johnson, vocals, are still in the area. "Feel free to come up here and said. "I'm very excited about the circumstances at the last minute Campus Reporter Lysbeth Benkert-Rasmussen, that were out of our control and we jump around. I'm going to stay up professor of English, explains that English Club. I see a lot of were very disappointed that it didn't here and try to break the stage,* the editors of the Shelterbelt want to enthusiasm in our group and am work out. Wolfstock has always Johnson invited an eager crowd who n Mon., April 15, a save the book. They want to gather a optimistic [that] we will do great drawn a good crowd and it was a fun immediately began head banging. group of students group of students interested in things!" Little said. show to play last year. Hopefully The music was very energetic and O headed by English reviving the once-active English The English Club has many ideas tings will work out better and more audience response was enthusiastic. faculty, majors and minors met Club. The turnout for the first for what they want to do to help smoothly for next year," Tony Chaser ended their set, and possibly together to discuss starting an meeting was a room full of about 13 growth, the first being a car wash on Kollman, Jamestown. N.D., senior, their last Wolfstock appearance, English Club. Their main purpose is people. A president, Malene A. May 15 at the Subway parking lot said. with "Tune Up." They left the stage to save the Shelterbelt, which is a Little, Mobridge, S.D., sophomore, near Kmart. This car wash is a fund Clown began performing at 8 at 12:30 a.m. with a goodbye from collection of literary and artistic vice president, Lynn M. Isackson, raiser to bring back some form of the p.m. and played a variety of songs Johnson, 'Thank you for one last works by Northern State University Huron, S.D., sophomore, secretary, Shelterbelt. The school cut funds for from their original compositions jam session." students. Joy McKinney, Warner, S.D., junior the book, so the English Club has "Tinker Toys" and "Flannel Jacket" There were numerous drawings The English Club was very active and treasurer Tami Holmes, taken it upon themselves to keep the to covers including Alien Ant Farm's for door prizes throughout the until two years ago when interest Watertown, S.D., sophomore, were book alive. Other activities the club cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth evening. An incomplete list dropped off, and eventually the chosen to head the club. is hoping to be active in are: poetry Criminal." Chaun Peterson, lead included: t-shirts, a naval piercing, president decided the club would "I'm really happy that there are readings at the Red Rooster, a singer, Cris Peterson, bass player hats, tanning minutes, hotel rooms have to stop until more interest was students interested in resurrecting reader's theater and even a trip to and back up vocals, and Brian and flight lessons. apparent. the group," Benkert-Rasmussen Minneapolis-St.Paul to take in a play. Clubs, Student Groups, Sports Groups Earn $1,000 to $2,000 this semester with the easy campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event! Do You Like To Travel? DOES NOT INVOLVE CREDIT CARD APPLICATIONS. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact campusfundraiser.com at (888) 923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com Travel with each guest! Aberdeen, SD Seasonal Reservation Agent Openings at 2 2 5 - 5 5 5 5 522 S. Main St. GET THE DOOR. 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THE Rugby clubs continue building ne.nr OF NORTHFRN STATE UNIVERSfri Ashley Sutton with more or drop down to match. Photojournalist Pr% T The men's team traveled to att VIdoiofr. Omaha, Neb., the weekend of April EditO(irfChief—,1 rom fund raisers to the 20. They took the tournament. The aAdi1444 field, the Northern State men's rugby club competed in a ten- University rugby clubs team tournament, the Omaha Lori Mack F Assistant Editor work for everything they have. NSU Rugby Festival. Not only did they Stacey Stoddard has a rugby club for both men and take the tournament, but earned Photo Editor women; the men have been around convincing victories over two Jena VanHoorn for three years and the women have Division I universities. Defending Advertising Manager been around for two. their perfect and undefeated record Melinda Jones The men, in their orange and since 2000, the highlights of the Webmaster Michael Fosdick blue, are on the move this spring. tournament included a victory over Business Manager The men's Dakota Outlaws rugby the Nebraska Cornhuskers in their Jessica Retzlaff Office Manager team has a undefeated record. When opening match of the tournament Women's Rugby Team. Back row (kr): Valorie Cammack, Rebecca Schrag, Arrin Knock, Jennifer the men's club started they receoved with a final score of 20-12. The Balvin, Bobbie Nix, Megan Deucher, Sarah Flesner, Lacey Wanner, Nicole Rogenes. Front row Softh treea $999.99 from SBAC. They had 17 Outlaws advanced to play the Great (kr): Robin Campbell, Amanda Guthmiller, Ashley Sutton, Adele Mounga, Lofe Mounga, Jenni Wooley. Not pictured: Connie Mounga, Coach. Photo courtesy of Ashley Sutton Miranda Marmorst men start that year, and today their l(atie Flow) Plains Rugby Union's premier men's Gena Meier Qietithi team still has 8 of their original team. club, the G.O.A.T.S. [Greater champions of the Prestigious All- Woman were in the Division II pool Brandy Schnabel Greg Parmeter Since 15 people are needed on the Malene Little Omaha Area Tourning Side]. Saints Tournament. "If we come out and theyed play River Falls and Opinion field at one time, they have kept just Shocking tournament fans and and play like we did in the second Mankato. Campus News about a full team and added some officials, NSU advanced to the half of the Kansas game, then it will The tournament registration fee Gary Darling Amanda Fickbohm new players through the years. championship round with the be hard for other teams to beat us is $225. The money earned from the Jeremy Swanston Sports The hard-hitting women's rugby raffle and selling the t-shirts didn't Ric Dias Kansas University Jawhawks. The because the guys really played well Lynn Isackson team goes into the spring looking for Jawhawks jumped ahead with three together as a team. They really even get to the rugby fund. That Bob Pore Feature wins. They also received a first-year quick scores, which seemed to end showed a lot of character being money went directly to St. Cloud for A & E contribution of $729.01 from SBAC. all hope of a victory. Nevertheless, down 21-0 going into halftime. In the tournament. The money that is Stephanie Lorenz Both teams used the money to buy team captain, Lalo Otuafi, Femely, reality, we have never been down left over will be used to either buy Fine Arts Editor uniforms and as reimbursement for Nev., senior, sparked the Outlaws going into the second half, so it is a new uniforms next fall or to get into one of the trips. The woman in white first try in the early part of the real gut check moment as a team. a tournament next year. and black might not have the same second half, which was followed by The guys realized that if they showed The Rugby clubs are building. Tifislb'(CS record as the men's team, but they an array of unanswered points by up during the second half and They have to find their own means beat University of South Dakota on NSU. The final score, 32-21, earned played like they did in the first, there of funding. For anyone wanting to April 13 for their first win at their the respect of the tournament fans was no chance to win, or they had play this sport, or just willing to only home game this spring. This tmlinals and proudly put Aberdeen, S.D. on the choice to show up and play support both clubs, there will be Mandy Dietz A year, they have built their club and the rugby map! rugby like they know how to, and it practice next fall during the first Christy FereriA now are a rugby club. The women On April 27-28, both the men and really made a difference," Tefua weeks of school. Both teams want to Pt 1 r5 have five players left off their original women's teams traveled to St. Bloomfield, Kearns, UT, senior said. thank everyone who supported team. With a shortage of players in a Cloud, Minn., for a tournament. The men were in the Division I pool them and the businesses who helped few games this spring, the other During the weekend, the men and they played University of with the home games and the fund teams have had the choice to play defended their title as the Minnesota and Iowa State. The raiser to support the women. P110 441E6 Krueger teaches class to German students I APesiine Mandy Martin new, something that no one PowerPoint slides in WebCT on semester is from April to July. Jesse Whiteside Assistant Editor around here has ever done." their individual monitors and Although the class and the Ad Sales The class is taught in English, also see Krueger on a large screen teacher are not in the same room, s part of a distance minimizing the threat of a television in the front of their the level of communication is learning class to language barrier. class. Krueger sees both the high. ,AI3VaJanfA; A Northern State "They [German teachers] want students and the slides on "They (the students] are very University's German partner, the their students to learn from televisions in the front of his friendly and do not seem afraid University of Applied Science of native speakers of American class. to ask questions...Quite a lot of DISCLOSURES Magdeburg-Stendal, James English. The students have "I prefer teaching in the same interaction takes place," Krueger lams Should be double-spaced typed and fewer Krueger, business law professor, excellent command of English, room as the students, so this is a said. than 200 words. Letters must indude the author's signature, name, address and telephone number is teaching American Commercial and they all speak a minimum of second choice. Still, distance The class is made possible by plus doss and home-town if a NSU student Faculty Law, a combination of two NSU three languages," Krueger said. education has its place because it the equipment received for the and staff must identify their various position, law classes, to about 20 German The class, which is taught at is sometimes the only way to Statewide Center for E-learning. students. 8:00 a.m. central standard time, deliver a class. It actually works "What makes this class a big deal Gast Ca lor Should be double-spaced typed with The class is embarking on new is at 3:00 p.m. for the German out better than I expected it is that we are using existing Fewer than 700 words. The writer must be willing to territory by sending a distance students. would," Krueger said, and after equipment and technology to go be photographed for the column to nm. course to another continent, and The class consists of a system the semester ends at NSU, he and directly from classroom to All letters and guest columns should be submitted according to Krueger the best of computers, televisions and his wife will travel to Magdeburg classroom using the Internet," to The Exponent newsroom, 101 Seymour Hall. The thing about the class is "the microphones. The students in so Krueger can finish teaching Krueger said. 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"Oh, condom use is absolutely necessary on a succeed. I have heard hinges on your patronage; we will try to God...here is another sad bastard, already college campus because people are screwing time and time again continue the excellence that we pride graduated, someone who is supposed to be like bunnies. And if you don't like premarital that we just cannot ourselves on and that you have come to expect out working or something, writing one of sex, then don't have it, don't like it. But, let the compete with from us. Except for those of you that insist on those Alumni Year in Review', or 'My Life rest of us have our fun. the bigger schools. leaving your cell-phones and pagers on in the After College', or some other stupid, sappy Next. To a particular opinion writer. I don't Greg Parmeter They have more theatre. I'd just assume you poked your eye crap articles." hate you, but kid, you are not me. And you Opinion Columnist money, better out with an errant antenna. Well, you would be half right. I am a sad need to take English 101; pick up some style. facilities and a A few of us in the theatre department bastard. My mention of alumni status is a To another, and a dear friend, thanks, and deeper talent pool to draw from. We just do recently saw a production of "The Good perfunctory ploy to seem like anyone wants good work. not have enough going for us to Person of Sezuan" performed by North me anywhere near this campus. (Insert The Exponent in generaL Great job this year. compete...except a tradition of excellence that Dakota State University. The version we saw maniacal laughter here.) So, for those of you This young staff got dumped with this HUGE is more than just a slogan. was an adaptation by Tony Kushner, the who know, love/hate, and miss me, and project that literally never ends, and you Fear not, dear reader, I speak not of sports, Pulitzer Prize winning writer of "Angels in hardly pick up the paper anymore for lack of handled yourself amazingly. Not to mention but of the fine arts, and specifically my fine America,' and who also happened to be in something to piss you off or cheer for, let me the huge stress caused by morons coming at art, the theatre. attendance that night. The production that tell you this. One: read the paper, even if I am you left and right with demands, accusations, Since I began attending NSU, we have tried NDSU, a school with a legitimate Theatre not writing for it. The Exponent staff works and other such nonsense. time and time again to get a theatre major Major, put on was of poorer quality than hard, and is only about 754 times better than Next. The Powers That Be. I would think here. We have tried to get better funding, we anything that we have done here this year. If it was when I first got to college. For those of you would learn. When I saw the flipping have tried to getter larger audiences and we nothing else, the trip reminded me how lucky you who have never heard of the "illustrious" budget on the front page of The Exponent, I have tried to accomplish something that this I am to be working with the talented group of Cody Tesnow, one: shame on all of you for not literally almost killed myself. And I know that university can be proud of. Ignoring the fact people that we have here at this school. That carrying on my legacy; and two: just it wasn't finalized yet, but THE HONORS that we have failed to gain a major and and I got a chance to speak with one of the remember - it's my campus; I own it (Insert PROGRAM? ARE YOU NUTS? Of course, my increased funding, we have had smashing finest and most personable playwrights in the comments of delusions of grandeur here.) ex-, and your current or soon to be ex- success. With every show, we present a world. I am tired of the excuses that people SO! Why the hell am I writing an article in university, puts sports well above the needs product that is greater than the sum of its make to ignore the theatre department here. the last Exponent a year after I graduated? and wants of the students. What parts. This past season has been another We may be small, we may be fiscally Because, like the sad bastard I am, homeless, conversations were going on at that meeting? example of the outstanding work that this disadvantaged, but there isn't a school jobless, and technically living in "What? No, the arts and humanities don't school does in the field of theatre. All three anywhere that we can't compete with. We Aberdeen...something I want to address real need more money, but I tell you what, the shows went to great lengths to feature the have talent, a tradition of excellence, and two quick...anyone who feels disappointed in me, athletic programs sure do. Education? Are you talents of those in the music, art and theatre very knowledgeable and dedicated professors feels I have failed them, and feels that their kidding? That's not why kids go to college! departments. of theatre. Most of all, we have a passion for world is turned upside down because Cody Oh, and while we are at it, let's cut THE For those of you on this campus who have theatre. Derek Jacobi, the Shakespearean isn't running the world yet...hey, it's only been HONORS PROGRAM FUNDING! Hey, that's yet again failed to see a show this season, it is actor who made a name for himself playing a year. These things take time. I will be famous a great idea. Who should we give the money truly your loss. Its also rather stupid, after all, Hamlet, once said that theatre isn't something next year. Oh, so anyway, someone asked me to? Men's or Women's athletics?" I tell you you've already paid for the ticket, you might as that you want to do or even have to do. It is to. what, that's bullshit. I am not saying that well see the show. Audiences this year have something that you need to do. And you needn't worry about me talking athletics are the devil. I am not saying they are paled in comparison to the quality of theatre Thankfully, I will have one more about grand issues; no, I am focusing on bad, or that people shouldn't enjoy them, or here. With the exception of the sellout of opportunity to spend a season with this campus stuff I do have to say one "global" be involved with them, but athletics should "Fuddy Meers," an outstanding production department. I have the opportunity to enjoy thing. I really hate terrorists. They &@%!® take a back seat to education. And so should from top to bottom, apathy yet again reigns another year an unmatched quality of music. I up my job market, and I am pissed. (I think their funding. You don't even have to cut their supreme regarding the theatre. Perhaps if all have the chance to see some very fine artists that statement is sufficiently sociopathic, funding (although it should be reduced). I am of our work here consisted of vulgar language present some very fine work. When I leave don't you?) So, while you are reading this, just just saying they don't need any more funding. and gratuitous violence, it might appeal to here, it will be with a deep appreciation for the for me, raise your middle finger and salute They already have more money than pretty those of you who make inane films such as arts that was fostered by a school that is just those bastards. much all the other programs combined. You Dude, Where's My Car multi-million dollar too small to compete in the big time of fine So. enough with introductions, delusions, should be ashamed. You should run away and movies. Am I taking shot at the collective arts. and rationalizing my sorry state. On to the live a life of servitude. cultural intelligence of this campus? You're When I do finally leave here I will have a meat and tomatoes. That's right, I fooled you. Moving on. Or not really, because I am fast damn right I am. teaching degree in history, a hard earned THE 'ALUMNI LIFE AFTER COLLEGE' coming up on my thousand words. I will just Before I lay into those that have completely college diploma and a disease called theatre. YEAR IN REVIEW leave you with a little bit of "college advice". If ignored the theatre this year, let me thank Oh, and by the way, it is not too late to catch First thing's first. Condoms on the paper. you care about something...speak up. If you those of you who recognize the quality of work the last show of the season. The directing An excellent idea, and anyone who thinks want something done, changed, or otherwise that we do. Theatre without an audience is class, which includes yours truly, will be otherwise is entitled to their opinion, even if it noted, speak up. People will listen. Write a nothing. The hardest thing to do on stage is to presenting a night of one-act plays tomorrow is a stupid one. (I think it should be pointed letter, send it to The Exponent. Write a letter, play to an empty house. Theatre is an event; night at 7:30 p.m. in the JFAC Theatre. Please, out that I have been reading the paper online send it to whomever you think is someone there is a shared energy between audiences prove me wrong. Show me that apathy and this last year.) The hubbub created at this who needs to know about it. Send it to the and actors. There are unspoken agreements lack of culture do not run rampant on this simple, innocent, and society- (not to mention President of the University. Send it to the VP that all in attendance make regarding the campus. This is my last challenge to you, the campus-) minded act was ridiculous. That it of Student Affairs, send copies to every faculty illusion of reality that exists on the stage. An students and faculty of NSU. (That is, until was ridiculed, lambasted and otherwise member on campus. audience is as important an element to theatre next year's first issue.) tossed off as a juvenile prank was equally Make sure that you, the student and the ridiculous. At least it was talked about all over student body, run this school. It's yours. Don't Do you have an opinion? - my kind of thing. The Aberdeen American let anyone else tell you otherwise. The Do you want a voice? News story in response was laughable at best, administration has nothing on you. Run your this coming from a paper that fills a front page lives, run your school, speak your mind, use a with a story about some flipping moron who condom. And remember, knowledge is power. gte. proposed to his wife with a wheat field. Make sure you have some. (Ladies, if this ever happens to you, run away.) Cody Tesnow The second thing about this is that promoting 2001 NSU Alum, Aberdeen, S.D. for the Atudents, by the students, with the students..." Our Voice: Jena Vanes oorn says"Goodbye" "Four years...four years...you transitions. Some are good (freedom and didn't care about before than I ever wanted to I've made numerous friends in classes and at have four years to figure out where you are independence) , some are bad (broke and out (thanks Jen, for making me write that story the NSU International Business Conference going in life-with a little luck. You can take as of control), and some are just plain awesome on the senate, even if it didn't get printed). I every year—it is such a blast! I will miss all of much time as you need, though, five, six, (friends, parties, and road trips). gained great work experience (looks great on my friends, and the reminiscing we do on a seven years...no one is waiting on you!" I kept There are lots of ways to meet people on a resume, right Whiteside?). By doing daily basis about the good times we've had! saying to myself. and off campus, just by participating in something fun and worthwhile, I made a ton Congrats to my friends–I'll miss you! I did it! I finished in four years even with a activities. Let's see...As a wee freshman and of friends in the community, and even found My advice to students: Do something! Get double major! I find myself checking my sophomore I participated in marching and time pick on our office manager (and involved! You're not paying thousands of campus email about 40 times a day with the symphonic bands (there is a wild group of everyone else) and get into an argument or dollars just to sit in your room and play video horrible thought that President Hilpert will people with a great group of profs!). At the twenty (You know who you are!) games! You will definitely find the college send me an email and tell me I'm not worthy same time I began working for StuPub, you I guess the point of this editorial is that in experience more enjoyable if you get off your of a diploma. YIKFS! What a nightmare! So, know, "The Only Pub on Campus"...the thinking about my future, I thought of my butt! Come work for Student Publications- that hasn't happened yet...now what? What terrific group of students that put out this past and how life has evolved for everyone, there is no excuse why you can't! Mention this do I do after graduation? Maybe I'll just go on lovely bi-weekly newspaper. This is my fourth including myself. Those four years sure flew article and receive an extra hour of pay (Some welfare and never work....we'll see! I actually year here, actually my 64th issue, and it has by-still seems like yesterday since I stepped restrictions may apply-minimum of 1 have a lot to look forward to: a career, a really been a delight. foot on campus...hell, Robert Jones and Bud semester of work required!) move, and I'm marrying a wonderful man in I have made numerous friends in the office Lemke (both former StuPubers) are finally P.S...Always remember to practice safe sex- September! of Seymour 101 and our previous office in the graduating, too; at least I haven't been here -your campus newspaper would appreciate What can I say about college and NSU in Gerber building...it's amazing how much you THAT long! Ha ha. itl Those stories about STD's don't always get general? Life changes when we least expect it could learn by working in a newspaper office I have been blessed with terrific friends the best ratings, until you tape a condom to because college is full of changes and for four years! I learned more about issues I and roommates to get into mischief with, and the front page!
Exponent • Wednesday, May 1, 2002 • Editorial kie From the left...... to the right irP Vote at the primary: When not to Tuesday, June 4 compromise• There are many great races, educated at the University of South Dakota, In a few short months we will However, one of the most important with a lot of qualified where he went on to earn is law degree. He be having one of the most lessons I have learned is that when it comes candidates, taking previously served the elected position of anticipated primary to your core beliefs there is very little room place in South Dakota State's Attorney for Lake County, and now elections in the history for compromise. this election year. But works for a law firm in Sioux Falls. of South Dakota. It is A couple of weeks ago I was at a dinner before we vote in the
Exponent • Wednesda , Ma 1, 2 0 0 2 •Arts 7 NSU evening of one-act plays Press Release the night of Dyke's execution Kollman will direct Aaron when a strange young woman Sorkin's "Hidden in This Picture," The Northern State University arrives requesting to see him. which introduces us to four Department of Theatre will Now, she may be the only key to filmmakers who are about to present an evening of one-act unlocking Dyke's mysterious past. shoot the final shot of their film plays at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May Appearing in "The Valiant" are dealing with "disillusioned 2, on the main stage of the Thomas Black, Aberdeen, Mark Marines in Guam." They're three Johnson Fine Arts Center on the Anderson, Aberdeen, Josh weeks behind schedule and six NSU campus. Myrmoe, Aberdeen, Molly and a half million over budget.
May 1 Advanced directing Class, JFAC Theatre, all day Three student directors will be Wilson, Aberdeen, and Bob Pore, This is their final chance to get the presenting these plays in partial Huron. perfect shot so that they cars he May 2 Senior Recital, Jim Miles, turmpet, 7:30 pm, JC 107 fulfillment of the requirement of Darling will direct "Hopscotch" done with the film and go home
May 5 NSU Choral Concert, 3:00 p.m., JFAC Theatre the Advanced Directing course. by Israel Horovitz. As Elsa is after a year of grueling filming. Using a mix of university and playing a game of hopscotch by Just when it seems that the shot is community actors in the many herself in the park, she soon flawless and they couldn't hope roles, Greg Parmeter, Huron, becomes aware of someone for anything better, three cows Gary Darling, Aberdeen, and watching her. Being hardheaded wander into the shot. NSU Masquers travel to Fargo Tony Kollman, Aberdeen, will and appearing fearless she calls Philosophies and friendships Bob Pore they weren't acting. each direct a play they selected, this stranger from out of the begin to crumble and a few Campus Reporter The second seminar consisted of cast and developed. darkness to confront him. What realizations about friends, movies n April 20, Masquers, an onstage interview with Kushner, Parmeter will direct "The she doesn't know is this stranger and cows are made. Northern State during which the audience was Valiant" by Holworthy Hall and is someone from her past that is Appearing in "Hidden in This
0 University's theater allowed to ask questions. He spoke Robert Middlemass. The play tells going to bring back all the pain Picture" are Dan Merchant, organization, went to Fargo, N.D. to about his own experiences as a the story of James Dyke, a she has endured from adolescence Broomfield, Rodd Bauck, Pierre, view an unpublished adaptation of playwright and director, and how confessed murderer who has been until now. Now the stone has been Kellyanne Kirkland, Rapid City, Bertolt Brecht's play "The Good he's attempted to follow in Brecht's sentenced to die and now awaits thrown and she must play this and Melissa Kindig, Sioux Falls. Person of Sezuan" by Pulitzer prize- footsteps and write socially relevant his fate on death row. The only game with the stranger until the Tickets for the one night only winning playwright Tony Kushner. plays. problem is that no one knows who bitter end. event are $2 for all ages, with all of They also had the opportunity to "Tony Kushner was a very nice he really is or where he comes Appearing in "Hopscotch" are the evening's proceeds going to visit a series of seminars featuring man, had a great sense of humor, from, and he is determined to Dan Christensen, Watertown, and the NSU Masquers Scholarship Kushner on theater as a and was very knowledgeable about take his secret to the grave. The Christina Hammerquist, Fund. Tickets are available in at sociopolitical tool. The trip was the subject matter. We learned a lot prison's warden and chaplain Spearfish. Stage manager for the NSU Bookstore. For funded by the Student Association. from him," said Greg Parmeter, have nearly given up hope of production is Nancy Hyams, information call 626-2563. The first seminar featured Huron, senior, president of discovering his true identity until Canton. Kushner and a variety of theater Masquers. experts from the midwest The play, which takes place in discussing the play "The Good China, is about a poor prostitute Person of Sezuan" and it's author, who shelters three gods who had Brecht, and the ways he tried to been searching the world express his political beliefs through unsucessfully for a good person. his plays, and if they were good Greatful for her hospitality, they ideas or not. Brecht's idea was to try give her a lot of money to help her to make the audience an objective stay good, which she uses to try to judge of what was happening on start a tobacco business. She is stage, rather than try to involve unsucessful, and to keep her them emotionally in the story. This business from failing, disguises is done by having the actors and herself as her cousin and when in actesses speak directly to the disguise, often resorts to brutal audience, and by having them move discipline and dishonest business around freely among the audience tactics to accomplish what is before and during the play when needed. Cnnowskipresented senior recital
Press Release Panerio and NSU professor of low
Northern State University bass David Stern, as well as NSU student Julie Czmowski, Milbank, students Eric Gallagher, Sisseton;
presented a music recital Sun., Andrew Iverson, Deadwood; Abby April 28, in the Berggren Recital Stewart, Milbank; Stephanie
Hall of the Johnson Fine Arts Monson, Sandstone, Minn; Dusty
Center on the NSU campus. The Mattson, Aberdeen; Sara Uckert,
event partially fulfilled the Clear Lake; and Danny Kaul,
requirements for graduation with a Tyndall. bachelor's degree in music. Czmowski plans to teach high
Czmowski, a music education school band following the
major studying under NSU completion of her studies at
professor of percussion James Northern. She also plans to attend
Panerio, presented several graduate school in the near future Why is it so hard for a 30-year-old selections for various percussion for master's work in percussion.
instruments by composers such as She is the daughter of Tony and to think about retirement? wikupouivY"" " I R"' nt
Gordon Stout, John Beck, Joe Jean Czmowski of Milbank, and the planning is pretty far down on your list of concerns. Say. somewhere between the melting Green and Gary Burton. She was granddaughter of Jim and Carol polar ice caps and dishpan hands Arid that's completely understandable. Out by phiroung assisted in the performance by LukIces of Avon. early and sticking to that plan. you can increase the money you'll have to enjoy retirement. McKinney exhibits piece and potentially decrease the years you'll spend working. We offer a range of different Malene A. Little Sioux City, options, including tax-deferred retirement pi,ms. SRAs. and IRAs, all with low expenses. Campus Reporter Nebraska. The Now that's something to fall in love with. J-oel McKinney, professor of stand was built for Graphic Arts in E-learning, a juried exhibition had his Iron and Glass piece at the University of Log on for ideas, advice, and results. TIAA CREF.org or call 1800) 842 - 2776 a pted in the Fourth International South Dakota Conference on Cast Iron Art. The [USD], and then I international conferences only occur built a new one for every four years. The first was held at this show. Perhaps McKinney the historical Sloss Furnace in it is still ongoing!" McKinney said. Birmingham, Alabama. This year The sculpture was displayed in the the conference is hosted by Beulah Williams Library's reading TIAA CREF Mariann, money!, peortli "Johnson Atelier, an incredible room earlier this year. McKinney inth ; - model shop and foundry," submitted slides of his sculpture to a McKinney said. juried panel and was notified of the McKinney worked extensively on acceptance on March 15. He built a RETIREMENT i INSURANCE i MUTUAL FUNDS COLLEGE SAVINGS I TRUSTS I lAVESTMENT MANAGEMENT his creation. "I worked on the mold crate especially for the piece using TIAA CREE Individual and Institutional Services. Inc and Teachers PC130031 Investors Ser vices. Inc distribute daily for six months, although some styrofoam and internal cleats to securities products 02002 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association College Rehr men, Equities fund of the sand texture molds were from protect it. Although two pieces of iTigA CREFi km York. NY previous projects. The piece was cast glass broke, his creation was still able at the Sioux City Foundry in North to be presented. Tracker 8 • Wednesday, May 1, 2002 •Exponent
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NSU Student Activity and Entertainment Guide NSU Trackers • NSU Box 836 • [email protected] • http://www.nsu-cc.northern.edu/trackers/index.html NSU Trackers is an organization whose mission is to track and disseminate information on activities in Aberdeen and surrounding areas in order to increase student awareness of and engagement in local and regional events and programs. South Dakota in summer Press Release In Aberdeen you can begin to White Rock, S.D. and Big Stone "Discover the Magic" that makes City, S.D. and is approximately 50 This is your monthly guide to activities and outh Dakota in the summer is as close to South Dakota one of the most miles long and includes Lake entertainment at NSU and in Aberdeen. The paradise as one can unique states. Visit the following Traverse and Big Stone Lake. activities are divided into six categories, as possibly get! Okay, so the great attractions: Need more informtion? Visit follows: mosquitos are big enough to carry •Storybook Land and Land of www.glaciallakes.com or call 1- away a small child but the sunny OZ 800-244-8860. skies, the glistening lakes and the •Wylie Park and campground No matter where you go in Activities that take place in the outdoors and/or focus on endless country roads to explore, •Prairieland Zoo South Dakota there is something the environment. certainly make life with the •Oz Festival to see and to do. Here is a list of • Example: Habitat for Humanity building, camping, swimming, etc. "skeeters" bearable. Let's talk •Historic District some other great places to visit: about what the great state of South •Sand Lake National Wildlife ---441111MMINNw Refuge BROOKINGS Chamber of Activities that deal with exercising and physical fitness Dakota has to offer in the great outdoors or even indoors for that •Brown County Speedway Commerce and Convention • Example: biking, rollerblading, skating, fitness dubs, etc. matter. We'll begin with a few •Biking and hiking trails Bureau: www.brookingssd.com 1- voices from NSU who were asked, •Richmond and Mina Lake 800-699-6125. "What is your favorite thing to do State parks Entertainment that is centered around music, dancing in South Dakota?" •Centennial Village CLARK located on US Highway and concerts. Jason Rudolph says, "hunting, •Dacotah Prairie Museum 212 and named South Dakota's • Example: concerts, recitals, dance lessons, comedians, etc. the best part of the state!" •The Granary Rural Cultural Potato Capital! city of Clear Lake, Malene Little says, "I went to Center South Dakota P.O. Box 107 605- Minerva's here in Aberdeen and •Aberdeen Community Theatre 874-2121. Entertainment that is centered around acting or thought the food was excellent. •Hutterite Colony tours expressing creativity. Mobridge has a beautiful lake for •Yellowstone Trail information DE SMET The Little Town on • Example: plays, painting, pottery classes, etc. swimming, fishing, and just the Prairie 1-800-880-3383 viewing. The Black Hills has Need more information? www.liwms.com the Laura Ingalls excellent camping and shopping Contact the Aberdeen convention Wilder Pageant dates for 2002 are Events that take place only once a year. activities." and Visitors bureau: June 28, 29, 30. July 5, 6, 7. July • Example: Brown County Fair, Winter Fest, Fishin' Fever, etc. Lynn Isackson says, "I like to www.aberdeencvb.com or visit 12, 13, 14. watch the stars." them at 514 1/2 South Main Street Charlene Schrum says, "One of in Aberdeen. FAULKTON The Carousel City the more beautiful places in this Next stop, a five-hour auto tour www.faulktoncity.org (605) 598- Subjects that stimulate people intellectually or make them state is Blue Cloud Abbey near of Northeastern South Dakota. 6515 step back and think about something. Marvin on the way to Milbank. It's The landscape features lakes, • Example: alternative poetry, yoga, political debates, etc. a serene place to visit when quiet woodlands, and valleys of prairie HURON Home of the South and solitude is needed. Camping grass and rich farmland. Dakota State Fair How to Submit an Activity is available, as well as rustic cabins, •Stop one: Travel 3 1/2 miles www.huronsd.org 1-800- or just drive there to enjoy the west of Sisseton on SD Highway 10 HURONSD. If you have an event or activity that you would scenery. A picnic on the gounds and visit the Joseph Nicollet Tower like to publish on our web site or in the Activity might be fun, too! Call ahead if & Interpretive Center. MILBANK The Hospitality city •Stop two: return east on and the birthplace of Legion Guide, please contact us at you wish to stay for some quiet time away, lodging is available. A Highway 10 and trun north as Baseball. Train and Art's Festival TRACKERS tour of the monastery is indicated by the brown State Park this year is August 9-11. NSU Box 853 or interesting when it can be sign. Travel 7 miles north, than 5 MILLER The Fountain City. [email protected] arranged, too. Attending one of 1/2 miles west to the entrance of their prayer times is also Sica Hollow State Park. In Twin fountains are the centerpiece enriching. (P.S. Don't tell anyone November 1967 Sica Hollow was of Crystal Park, which offers free about this place, though, we don't listed as a National Natura camping, picnic facilities and a want it to become everyone's Landmark. plaground. (605) 853-3098. favorite!) Whitestone Battlefield is •Stop three: Backtrack 5 1/2 another place I like to go. (It's miles east, then 6 miles north to REDFIELD Pheasant Capitol of northwest of Aberdeen) it offers Claire City and 8 miles east on the World. Visit the scenic camping and picnic areas. Read Highway 127. New Effington's footbridge or Carnegie Library. about the (sad) history of the place museum is located east of town in a Web site: nsu- before you go, to get n touch with 1900's brick two-story building. cc.northern.edu/redfield and to understand what happened Originally used as a hospital, this (605)472-0965 there. One can almost feel the pain building ws designated on the reverberating from the earth of the National Register of Historic places SISSETON Oldest History in atrocities done to the American in 1987. South Dakota. Visit the Roberts Indians there by our Calvary." •Stop four: Travel 4 miles east County Courthouse, Fort Sisseton, Rhonda Swanson says, "Sica on Highway 127 then travel 4th ofJuly Dancers take part in the Hollow (up near Ft. Sisseton) is southward along a 5-mile stretch of Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota beautiful, even in the spring, but road which takes you by the nation's annual Wacipi or Pow fall is spectacular! They're on the western most edge of Cottonwood Wow. State Park web site." Slough-Dry Run. This is just south Jennifer Fischer says, "Bike the of the small town of Victor and is a WATERTOWN South Dakota's Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills." 5,400 acre tract consisting of a long Rising Star. Visit the Family narrow 11-mile strip of completely Playground, Terry Redlin Art Anyone who is spending the summer undisturbed wetlands, streams, Center, Bramble Park Zoo, or the in Aberdeen and enjoys water sports r shallow open water, lakes and Mellette House and Italianate !should stop by the Americ Inn on May 5th from 1-4 pm fro the Aberdeen Aqua marsh areas. villiage built in 1883. Addicts show Ski Team new member sign- !' •Stop five: Ancient River www.watertownsd.com 1-800- up. There will be people available to answer questions. Warren Channel lies between 658-4505. rte,41,e- Activity Guide Exponent • Wednesday, May 1, 2002 • Tracker 9
Washington Street Gym Walk for Health Recreation & Fitness 401 N. Washington St. Walk for health any day when Aberdeen, SD the gym is open. Records will 626-7015 be kept and certificates given. Brookings Colman Tot Gym There is no charge to better Area Golf Courses your health! Edgebrook Golf Course Colman Golf Course Let it rain, let it snow, let the Aberdeen Phone: 692-6995 Phone: 534-3121 days grow cold; there is still a Holes: 18 Holes: 9 place to play basketball, jump Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm Aberdeen Links rope and run off energy! Tot Phone: 225-8135 Brookings Country Club Gym is a special open gym for Holes: 9 De Smet Phone: 693-4315 Kingsbury County Country Club youngsters ages 0-5 that will Dacotah Gym Hours provide a limited assortment of Lee Park Golf Club Holes: 18 Phone: 854-3134 Sunday 6:00 - 10:00 pm balls and other gross motor Phone: 626-7092 Holes: 9 Monday 7:00 - 10:00 pm playing equipment. Parental Holes: 18 Castlewood Tuesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm Castlewood Community Golf Faulkton supervision is required for this Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm Tot Gym. There is no fee to Moccasin Creek Country Club Course Lakeside Country Club Thursday 7:00 - 10:00 pm attend. Tot Gym meets Monday, Phone: 226-0989 Phone: 793-2510 Phone: 598-4194 Friday - Closed Wednesday and Friday. Holes: 18 Holes: 9 Holes: 9 Saturday - Closed
Arlington Clark Open until May 24th. P?andreau Monday-Friday: 10:30-11:45 am Lake Region Golf Club Clark Golf Club Flandreau Park Golf Club Phone: 983-5437 Phone: 532-5871 Phone: 997-3031 Holes: 9 Holes: 9 Holes: 9 Clear Lake Affitx,, Britton Golf Club Clear Lake Golf Club ■ Phone: 448-2512 Phone: 874-2641 Holes: 9 Holes: 9
Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles Boys Tennis Aberdeen Central Girls Golf Aberdeen Central Track ( May 4- Aberdeen Central and Roncalli 4- ESD @ Huron (3 &4- @ Howard Wood Relays @ Aberdeen 7- Watertown Invitational 11-ESD @ Pierre 7- Huron Dual @ Aberdeen 9- Brookings Invitational 17-Region 3AA in Aberdeen 8- Aberdeen Central and Spearfish 13- Brookings Quad 24 & 25- State Meet @ Sioux Falls and Sturgis @ Spearfish 20, 21- State AA Golf @ Brookings 11- ESD Tennis @ Yankton 16, 17, 18- State Tennis Tourney @ ("Aberdeen Roncalli Track) Sioux Falls (honcalli Cavaliers Co-Ed Golf May 4- @ Ipswich Tiger Relays 2- Redfield Invitational 7- @ Miller Invite 4- Webster Invitational 11- NEC @ Redfield 6- Roncalli Invitational 16- Region meet @ Milbank 10- NEC Girls @ Groton 24, 25-State Meet @ Sioux Falls 13- Region @ Aberdeen 20,22:- State Tournament @ Rapid City - - - - - Sioux Falls Arena Minneapolis Metrodome cRonaa.,! Sioux.Falls, SD (612) 375-7454 (605) 334-8181 Tennis July 15, vs. Anaheim @ 7:05 www.ticketmaster.com Minnesota Twins May July 26, vs. Toronto @ 7:05 6:05 2-@Plerre &St. Thomas More May 11, vs. New York @ July 31, vs. Chicago @ 7:05 4-Brookings High School Sioux Falls Storm May 21, vs. Texas @ 7:05 August 4, vs. Kansas City @ 1:05 6- @ Milbank High School May 11, Storm vs. Lincoln Capitols @ 7pm May 30, vs. Anaheim @ 7:05 August 13, vs. Baltimore @ 7:05 10- Rapid City Central and May 18, Storm vs. Bismark Rougher@ June 6, vs. Cleveland @ 7:05 August 17, vs. Boston @ 6:05 Rapid City Stevens@ Sioux 7pm June 8, vs. Florida @ 6:05 August 27, vs. Seattle @ 7:05 Falls June 15, Storm vs. Sioux City June 12, vs. Atlanta @ 7:05 September 7, vs. Oakland @ 6:05 11- @ O'Gorman Tournament Bandits@7pm June 25, vs. Chicago @ 7:05 September 9, vs. Detroit @ 7:05 June 29, vs. Milwaukee @ 6:05 16, 17, 18- State Tournament @ June 29, Storm vs. Rapid City Red Dogs@ September 25, vs. Cleveland @ 7:05 Sioux Falls July 11, vs. Texas @ 7:05 September 29, vs. Chicago @ 1:05
Things Cutest Pet Cc,._ then make Bring a 4 x 6 or smaller phot of your pet plus a $5.00 entry fee to you go the Animal Shelter (13452 385th Ave) by May 3. Voting will take place at the Open House on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 & 5 from Hmmmm . 1:00 to 4:00pm both days. Winning pet's owner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate Conternnoran, Right after school starts next fall there donated by Noah's Critters Northern is hosting an invitational exhibit of contemporary sculpture in the Lincoln Gallery. the focuas of this exhibit is the wide variety of sculptural styles and techniques being used today. We will also hold a "Lost AS proceeds to benefit Aberdeen Area Humane Society. Styrofoam Metal Casting" workshop In Questions: 229-0739 or 226-1200 conjunction with theis show. Jim ii\...... ___Colsponsore.....=teer Service Clearinghouse "Styroman" Swartz, internationally acknowledged master of theis unbelievable technique, will be the visiting artist. 8th Annual Herman Iron Pour Textbook Buy Back This summer there is the 8th annual Herman Iron Pour near Herman Minnesota. This event, held The University Bookstore will hold textbook August 14-18, is open to the public and you need buyback May 6- May 10. Hours are Monday- Discover the Aberdeen Magic not have previous iron casting experience. Thursday 8am-4:30; Friday Sam-3:30pm Wrokshops on madeling and mold making run Local spring break ideas Wednesday through Friday, with a street dance and www.aberdeencvb.com sculpture casting will be Sunday morning. Campin e-mail: [email protected] is available at the park, either ont he grass or in the or call 1-800-645-3851 woods. More information on the web at www.alexweb.net/hermanironpour Locations: Pancake and Sausage Feed -Sand Lake -Richmond & Mina Lake State Parks May 6th, All the NSU Campus •Dacotah Prairie Museum Picnic and Campfire Worship Service Ministry Organizations will host a •Centennial Village late night Pancake and Sausage •The Granary Rural Cultural Friday, May 3rd collegians in Christ's Service (EICA I feed from 10:00pm to 2:00am in Center Lutheran Campus Ministry) will host a picnic and Thunder's Lair. Free to all •Aberdeen Community Theatre campfire service at Mina Lake starting at 5:30pm students, staff and faculty. •Yellowstone Trail Information For more Info: Call Rhonda Haglun Director CICS ELCA Lutheran Campus Ministry at 216-3925. - - It/Kr0,,,,n,e—Activity Guide Tracker 10• Wednesday, ay 1, 2002 •Exponent Theatre and Live Music
Target Center ( ABERDEEN, S.D.) MINNESOTA (SIOUX FALLS, S.D) < 600 1st Ave N. First Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 Washington Pavilion of Beakman Live! Minneapolis, MN (612) 673-1311 DADA the NSU art club Arts and Science Dates: May 11 www.ticketmaster.com www.targetmaster.com meetings 301 S. Main Ave Zany Zaloom brings Beakman to the Great hall KDWB Star Party 2002 Every Sunday at 7pm in the www.washingtonpavillio of the Washington Reverend Horton Heat Spafford Studios on the NSU n.org May 19 @ 5pm Pavilion for three May 3@ 6pm campus. For more information performances of email [email protected] . Quest Club Sioux Empire Youth Beekman Live! Roger Glyne & The Orchestras Minneapolis, MN Pacemakers www.ticketmaster.com Teen concerts Dates: Feb. 2-June 14 Alaska: Spirit of the Wild Death of a Salesman May 4@ 7pm Date: May 4 and May 11 Dates: May 4 @ 8pm Lost Prophets Location: Moose Family Center Tickets: $37, $28, $19 Cost: S5 Kirby Science Motorhead May 22 @ 5pm Discovery Center For more information contact: Terry May 6 @ 9pm L. Gilbertson, Miller Hueble Funeral Dates: Feb. 2-June 2 Howie Day Home, or Kelly Brugman, Beakman's World Beakman's World on Tour May 4 @ 5pm [email protected] Live Robert Earl Keen Visual Arts Center May 11 @ 1pm, 4pm & May 11 @ 7pm Ann Reed Runs indefinitely 7pm Punk Show Northern Plains Tribal Art Tickets: $9 adult, $7 child Dave Davies May 19 @ 1pm and 3pm Date: May 4th @ 6pm May 15 @ 9pm For more information call: Deb Sioux Empire Youth Planet of the Drums Walker at the Counseling Center SD Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Buckwheat Zydeco Tour Dates: April 6 @ 7:30pm May 18 @ 7pm May 21 @ 8pm Cost: $10-55 Concert CD Release Concert Dates: May 17 @ 7pm Cost: Call the SD Spiritualized Down Location: Red Rooster Coffee South Dakota symphony (605) 335-7933 House @ 9pm May 1 @ 9pm May 13 @ 6pm Symphony "Viennese Evening" Nationwide Stand Jon Spencer Blues One-Act Plays Dates: April 13 @ 8pm for Children Day May 7 @ 7pm Hey City Theater Presented by three student directors Dakota Academy of June 1 @ 10 am Minneapolis, MN Date: Thursday May 2nd @ 7:30pm Performing Arts Place: Setoma Park Anticon www.ticketmaster.com For more info: contact Location: Johnson Fine Arts Center (DAPA) Youth May 9 @ 6pm For more information contact: Dan Rhonda Swanson at the Orchestra Minneapolis Comedy Yurgaitis at 626-2563 NSU Childrens Center. Dates: May 19, 7:30pm The Midwest Association Garbage All Stars Tickets: $14, $10 for the Education of May 10 @ 7pm Dates: May 15 @ 8pm Young Children will be May 16 @ 8pm hosting SD's activities, Rusted Root May 17 @ 8pm with activities for children and families until 12. May 12 @ 6:30pm May 18 @ 7pm & 9:30pm May 19 @ 3pm & 7pm (.....Luminous May 22 @ 8pm May 23 @ 8pm May 17@ 7pm
Volunteer Service Opportunities There are many service opportunities available in Aberdeen. Please contact the Volunteer Service Clearinghouse at 626-3354, 1-800-VOLUNTEER, or [email protected] for more information on these service opportunities.
One - Time or Short Term • Donation sorter- Accurately enter data into a computer. • Data Entry - Accurately enter data into a computer. • Fund Drive caller- Call businesses to raise funds for the Oz Festival. Need to Lift Your Spirits? • Horse Handler- Lead horses during therapeutic riding sessions for SPURS. 5 or 6 week program. • Into the Streets- National Letter Carriers Food Drive. • Side walker- Walk beside a horse & support riders during therapeutic sessions for Miss Your Pet from Home? SPURS. 5 or 6 week program. • National Volunteer Week- April 22-27.
Spend some time with the cats and dogs at the Humane On-Going Society • Activity Leader - Lead Boy Scout members in crafts, games, skits, camping, outdoor life and merit badge work. • Advocates - Befriend an individual with a developmental disability & participate in a
• kleirntXt rvfea g TY, ciees fides her- Work with retirement age individuals on various activities Humane Society at ATC, Inc. Morning!;. 11:30am--5:30pm Monday -Saturday • Computer Lab Assi5tant - Assist seniors with the internai & ,mail on weekday etmrr,ymiti ttgr, sFienliporpCa eenntesr. 226-1200 • ti t fill out their menus & collect them for the hospital 13452 385th Ave food service. Wed-Fri mornings. Aberdeen SD • Group home assistant - participate in recreational; & social activities at a group home for individuals with disabilities. • Health & fitness assistant - Help with planned activities such as exercise groups, openov_m & walks at ATC, Inc. • Income -Tax assistant - Assist low-income , elderly, disabled & ESL individuals with Federal income tax preparations & questions. • Mealshare workers - Assist in the preparing, serving & cleaning up of a noon meal at the Salvation Army. Tues, Wed or Thurs. • On-call advocate - Work with victims of domestic violence as needed with Safe Harbor. • Office Assistant - Assist with large mailings, typing, filing & general office organization with the Oz festival. • Teen Court - Serve in the peer jury for the youth judicial program. Thursday evenings. Learn to Fly • Receptionist - Greet customers, make appointments & other clerical duties for the Therapeutic Massage office. Tuesdays. Make the dream become a reality! Wouldn't it be great to • Receptionist - Greet clients, answer phones & assist with office duties at fly you and your friends on a weekend getaway or home Opportunities for Independent Living. • Thrift store worker - Sort, tag & arrange items donated to The Salvation Army thrift for break? Learn to fly today and open the doors to a new store. world of opportunity! Use your pilot's license for pleasure, • Tutor - Assist elementary students with homework through the MORE after-school program ti ea Salvation rm . Afternstaff oons. work, recreation, or even as a career move! Quest • AAssist with ctivities such as snacks, field trips, Aviation, right here in Aberdeen, is your full service fixed reading , games & playground duty. Afternoons. •VocationafAid - Assist an individual with a disability on work tasks at ATC, Inc. base operator, located at Aberdeen Regional Airport. • Boys & Girls Club Assistant - Assist staff with activities such as homework help, arts Call Que§VyAtisa tcalpyjprai introductory flight!!! & crafts, board games, gym, wrestling, basketball & cheerleading. Afternoons and early evenings. Aberdeen Regional Airport • Blood drive organizer - Coordinate a blood drive for United Blood Services. 605-225-8008 .1fig RUC Mt Mal *MI 'Mat Activity Guide Exponent • Wednesday ,May 1, 2002 • Tracker 11 Activities Entertainment a Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 02 03 (01 •04Central High School Spring Play •All Dakota High School Fine Arts Exhibition •Open House Aberdeen Area Humane Society •Central High School Spring •Advance Directing Class Play ©JFAC •All Dakota High School Fine •Central High School Spring •NSU Womens Rugby vs. Arts Exhibition Play USF © Sioux Falls Movie Night "Ocean's 11" •CAB Dash,l-dollars game • •Movie Night "The Fast and p.m., 1C134 Furious, "7:30 pm, icy 1'
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• Mother's Day •Pastors Appredation 19 '20 121 ' 122 ' 123 ' 124 ' 125
http://www.nsu-cc.northern.edu/trackers/index.html Feature 12 Wednesday, May 1, 2002 Feature Exponent Dean of fine arts has busy lifestyle Mandy Martin education degree in instrumental thrive." place in Washington, D.C. "It was voted [on] by my peers Assistant Editor for the last time and vocal music," LaFave said. However, "My greatest accomplishment and colleagues. This never would lan LaFave, dean of fine LaFave went on to say that he the job isn't at NSU is having the symphonic have happened without the arts, has come full circle. received the master of music and without its band perform at the Kennedy tremendous students we have in A As the director of bands doctorate of musical arts degrees downfalls. Center for the Performing Arts our band program at Northern," and clarinet instructor at from Arizona State University. Among and seeing the sense of pride and LaFave said. Northern State University, LaFave In his eleventh year as the LaFave's least accomplishment on the faces of Away from the classroom and teaches students who are on their director of bands and clarinet favorite parts the students after receiving a the stage, one can find LaFave way to receiving a degree in instructor, LaFave has enjoyed his Alan LaFave of his job is standing ovation at the doing a number of activities. music, a degree which he himself job and working with others. In "the time away from home for performance," LaFave said. Among his hobbies are golfing received from Northern State fact, "the interaction with meetings and auditions." Among his greatest and working towards a private University. students and colleagues" is one of In his 11 years at NSU, LaFave accomplishments in his pilot's license, but home is truly "I did my undergraduate work his favorite aspects of his job. In has accomplished many things, professional career is winning the where his heart is. "I enjoy right here at Northern where I addition he enjoys "seeing the although his greatest 2000 S.D. Bandmaster of the Year spending time with family and received a bachelor of Music programs in fine arts grow and accomplishment at NSU took award. friends," LaFave said. I'm On My Feet. I'm on the floor. I'm Good to Go. Lynn M. isackson 2001. Although this album is stations. influences in this band's sound. and play all their own music and Feature writer nearly a year old, it just recently Self-titled's hard driving guitars They almost have a Blink-182ish express their undying love in hile I was rocking at broke out onto the charts and and edgy emotion-packed lyrics sound, but in my opinion are a more creative ways than "I'll never this year's Wolfstock, radio air waves. The band's sound have an appeal to anyone to move million times better because break your heart"(Backstreet W the band Clown did a is nothing new to emo and punk and groove to this get-up-and-go Jimmy Eat World aren't half as Boys) to "You ripped my heart cover of a Jimmy Eat World song fans but to the "pop world" this is music. The song Sweetness which crude as Blink-182. right out, if you still care at all, called Sweetness. I was elated. something strikingly new. "The was performed by Clown at Emo bands have a special don't go, tell me now." Move over Jimmy Eat World is an emo Blink 182 movement" into the Wolfstock, is a fast moving crowd- quality to them. I like to call them mushy Backstreet boys these boys band(with some pop-rock music community has opened pleasing song. The repetitive lyrics Whiny boy groups. (I say that with are for real! influence) that has just recently many doors for bands similar to are simple but very effective. This the most love and admiration I Their emotions are real. Their hit MTV's airwaves but has been that genre. Bands like Jimmy Eat song has the power to pull anyone have). Emo is an explosion of music is real. Jimmy Eat World is making music for a long time. World and The Dashboard out of a bad mood. The Middle, emotions spilled out all over this the real deal. Clown, thank you for Self-Titled, formally called Confessions are beginning to shine which is the song that has been album. Unlike the Backstreet Boys playing that song at Wolfstock. Bleed American,is the band's fifth and grow a new liking in the world picked up by DJ's and VJ's as of and N'sync, Emo bands tend to You helped this writer find her album and came out on June 24, of main wave radio and video late, really depicts the emo/punk have real musical talent, they write inspiration! News tidbits from around the world London Brazil Germany Australia Peru Picnics A Brazilian animal protection Three men went Australian police arrested five In Peru, and packed group has sued power utility "Light" 11 on trial in Germany people who defiantly puffed away in even the school alleging its campaign against illegal recently charged public on what they claimed was the dead get lunches may power connections, known as "cats," with murdering a country's biggest marijuana joint, 0 paid. never be the blackened the image of felines and man, decapitating but it turned out to be nothing more A group same again, contributed to their ill-treatment. his corpse and than tobacco and harmless legal o f thanks to the latest breakthrough No money is being sought, just for hiding his head on a herbs. Peruvian by military science—the non-soggy the ads to stop their reference to cats, playground after a drunken fight The 36-inch so-called "community police sandwich. because they give a negative over $12.50. joint"—rolled using brown paper as officers Spurred on by unappetizing perception of cats to many people. Children found the victim's wrapping—was part of a chaotic have been U.S. battlefield food known as Illegal connections consisting of severed head in the west German demonstration by the Network arrested and jailed after authorities Meals Ready to Eat, scientists have many interlaced wires can often be town of Ahlen in July last year. Against Prohibition (NAP) against a discovered they were cashing the devised a vacuum-sealed sandwich seen hanging from power lines in Police arrested the men after planned tightening of drug laws. paychecks of 415 of their dead that stays edible for up to three poor areas of Rio de Janeiro, identifying the head and corpse and "We didn't want to come in with colleagues. years. resembling nests or cats. "Gato" investigating people who knew him. half a kilo of marijuana; it was just a The police, ranging in rank up to Using a array of chemicals to means "cat" in Portuguese but also "They cut his head off to make it symbol," NAP spokesman Scott colonel, cashed a total of $1.4 seal the meat and inhibit bacterial means "thief." harder to identify the body," White said. million meant for colleagues whose growth, the scientists already have Rio de Janeiro's main power prosecutor Wolfgang Schweer said, Police said some of those involved deaths had never been reported by produced pepperoni and barbecue distributor "Light" has been on a adding that the victim had gone to in the stunt would face charges of their superiors. chicken indestructible crusade against power siphoning an apartment to reclaim money resisting arrest and disorderly "These police falsified the identity sandwiches, which have been amid an energy shortage in the owed to him. conduct, while one man could face a cards of the dead personnel and given a cautious welcome by country.Its media campaign features "The men were drunk and a fight charge of actual possession. made it appear as if they were alive," soldiers who agreed to try them. meowing cats saying, "No to the cat." ensued during which he was badly The NAP wants the government Interior Minister Fernando Inspired by their apparent Activists say the campaign is too beaten up. Two of the attackers to accept marijuana as an integral Rospigliosi said. breakthrough, the scientists are "aggressive" and could spur violence were serving suspended sentences part of Northern Territory lifestyle, Police officers in Peru earn a now experimenting with pizzas, against cats. They allege that the and realized they would go to jail if but tighter legislation against those paltry sum, averaging less than $200 bagels, burritos and even the number of abandoned cats has gown they were reported, so they decided suspected of dealing is due to be a month. staple peanut butter sandwich. 60 percent since the ads started. to kill him," Schweer said. enforced soon. Compiled by Trixie Thomas, Campus Reporter
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'for the students, by the students, with the students" - Student Publications' motto Taurus: quiet, affectionate, stable Jessica Retzlaff different story. Office Manager singing voices and speech. They Taurus is the sign of property tend to be vulnerable to colds, aurus is symbolized by a and money. They tend to be laryngitis, sore throats and Bull: strong, stubborn, collectors and are not likely to thyroid problems. Taurus' lucky plodding, can be both loan their possessions out to day is Friday and the numbers 6 fierce and gentle. Taurus' are others. Don't bother asking them and 4. The best colors for them loyal, patient, determined, to wear that new shirt they got, or are pale blue and mauve, colors practical, resistant to change and to take their car out for a drive. that are soft and gentle. They their most likable trait is "Mi casa" is not necessarily "so tend to get into violent situations dependability. They like comfort casa" with these folks. involving money or love. Taurus' and being in pleasing and If you plan to take a Taurus out are compatible with Cancer, soothing environments. They on a date, be prepared to spend Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces and are value harmony in their personal some money, or have a "rich incompatible with Aries, Gemini, ackpot lives and take responsibility for imagination." Taurus' like luxury, Libra and Sagittarius. Taurus' keeping everyone around them an expensive dinner, an opera, a best friends are likely to be a J Casino happy. night at a casino, an evening in a 5 Pisces or Cancer. J Open 11 AM Taurus' are devoted friends and star hotel or a day in the spa Those sharing the Taurus sign they take childhood friendship together may just be the include: Cher, George Clooney, Daily oaths seriously. Remember those purchases to win over their Jay Leno, William Shakespeare, "Best Friends Forever" necklaces? hearts. Other suggestions for Leonardo da Vinci, Janet Jackson, They still have their half and will those who don't have a thick Stephen Baldwin, Jack WEDNESDAY forever. Taurus friends are the wallet include; hot-tubbing, a Nicholson, Uma Thurman and ones to call to bail you out of a Shakespeare play in the park, a Audrey Hepburn. horrible date, and they'll find cozy evening in a cabin, a walk in Information taken from NIGHT SPECIAL something enjoyable to do for the a garden, a wine tasting class, or a www.astrology.com , "The Only rest of the night. Taurus' are night gazing at the stars. Astrology Book You'll Ever Need" 7 PM `til close- wonderful friends, just don't Quick facts about Taurus: They written by Joanna Martine $1.00 bottled beer cancel any plans at the last are ruled by their neck and throat. Woolfolk, and minute, this could lead to a These people often have beautiful astrology.yahoo.com. 1111 6th Ave. SW • Aberdeen Sports 14 Wednesday, May 1, 2002 Exponent Sports Baseball coming to an end Coach Prosser to retire Michael Fosdick Because the team didn't make it Business Manager to conference, their goals for the end of the season have changed. ith less then eight Prosser would like to see NSU to games of the win the rest of their games and be Wseason left, "the knocker-outer team" to other baseball is losing three seniors and teams with the opportunity to a coach. Going into the season, the make it to the NSIC tournament. team set goals just like any other All three graduating seniors 5/3-4 Howard Wood Relays in Sioux Falls, S.D. sports team would do. served as captains and role models 5/4 Ron Masanz Open at Moorhead, Minn. Unfortunately, they didn't reach on this year's team. As departing 5/10-11 NSIC Championships at Duluth, Minn. some of their goals, but did have seniors, they reflect on their the best season that Northern baseball careers as a positive Baseball State University baseball has had experience. 5/1 NSU vs. U. of Sioux Falls 3:00 p.m. since they started as a collegiate "I was glad to play competitive 5/4 NSU @ Minnesota-Duluth 1:30 p.m. sport. baseball for four years, and I With a record of 11-25, the appreciate the friendships I have Senior Ryan Albrecht winds down his career 5/5 NSU @ Minnesota-Duluth 12:00 noon with the Wolves. Photo courtesy of Bruce 5/9-11 NSIC Tournament TBA baseball team was hoping to win made since I have been here," Ryan Bachmeier. more games then what they did Albrecht, Aberdeen, S.D., senior, person." Softball and to make conference said. "I was very thankful for getting 5/3-4 NSIC Conference Tournament TBA tournament. "We played a lot of games, won a to go out every day to put on the "You can't always measure few, and had a ton of fun," Andrew uniform and compete with a success", said Tim Prosser, head Lyke, Lakeville, Minn., said. team," Prosser said. coach. "We have such a young Prosser is leaving NSU after five It is unofficial as to who will team and a lot of talent that every years of coaching baseball to be coach the baseball team next year, day they got a little bit better." closer to home. Three of those but the program can look forward Track ends for the year Something different that Prosser years were as head coach and two to half of the current Wolves noticed in the team this year was as an assistant. Over the years, he returning. Malene A. Little want to work on, technique and that the successes on the field were has gained many fond memories. The team hosted Concordia-St. Campus Reporter stuff, but we'll be ready for due to team bonding. The thing he enjoyed the most as a Paul on Sunday and Monday as conference," Koenig said. The "Playing baseball has made my coach was when "the kids graduate their final homestand. The Wolves im Fuller, track coach, has led Northern Sun Intercollegiate college experience as fun as it can and get out to the real world. I get will travel to the University of his teams through another Conference (NSIC) will be May 10-11 get by all the new friendships I a lot of satisfaction when an Minnesota-Duluth Saturday and great year. "This squad has in Duluth, Minn. Fuller's opinion is gained throughout the years," Eric employer would call to see if one of Sunday to finish out the 2002 • roved as the year has gone on. It equally enthusiastic. "It is a little Borge, Mellette, S.D., senior, said. the players was a workable season. jwas a talented group back in hard to tell [our chances at the NSIC September, yet we have come so far conference], because we have not put in the last nine months and now as our entire team together at the same we end the season in the next four meet yet and it is still a little early in Bachmeier to leave NSU weeks, we really have an opportunity the outdoor season, but I think we school paper, The-Advocate: "I heard Sarah Breen for NSU's 16 intercollegiate sports. to see just what we can do." will be very competitive and believe Campus Reporter Some of his duties include compiling about the oportunity and came For some team members, this is that both the men and the women statistics, dealing with the NCAA down to interview," Bachmeier said. not only the end of the season, but will be in the top two and fighting for n the five years that he has paperwork and working with the "It was the best decision I could have the end of track. Liz Koenig, Fairfax, a conference title." been at Northern State Conference. Bachmeier also works made." S.D., senior has been in track since "I'm getting more excited," IUniversity, Bruce Bachmeier with the coaches on the schedules, Bachmeier will be leaving in July junior high, but is nearing the end of Koenig said about the meet. "I has brought about a world of rosters and some of the stories in the to move on to a new trade. "I'm going that part of her life. "I'm done with haven't competed in two weeks changes. "When I first came here in Exponent. to work with a Catholic volunteer eligibility as of this season. I wish I because I've been sick. My 1997, I had a computer that I Bachmeier credits his success in group called Passionist Volunteers could compete another year." She teammates have done really well. couldn't save a Word file on and helping push NSU athletics to his for a year in West Virginia." does, however, have advice for new We're competing in Sioux City, Iowa stats were done by hand," said predeccessor, Deb Smith, who is Bachmeier said. "I'll also spend a few team members, "Improvement will [April 20]. Some members of the Bachmeier, Anamoose, N.D. currently a sports writer at the weeks at a camp we run in inner-city happen over time and with team will compete in Doane, "Having a website was a luxury. Now Aberdeen American News. Brooklyn, NY." He stated that he has dedication. Keep with it because it Nebraska instead." it's a neccessity." Bachmeier's good relations with the been to West Virginia for the past will go by fast!" Fuller is optimistic about the A lot has changed since that day. American News has helped promote three summers doing all kinds of Fuller concurs with this idea. future. "I hope we have not had the Bachmeier now has two computers NSU over the years. volunteer work from working on "Mostly it has just been a change in best moment yet. We have three and a workstudy student, Torry Bruce first came to NSU from homes to working in nursing homes. maturity, we seem to believe in major meets to come and then the Thompson. "Tony has been a big Minnesota State Moorhead with a "It has been a lot of fun to have ourselves more and more each meet, National meet. As a team I always help over the past couple years." bachelor's degree in Graphic worked with the student body," not to mention believe in each other want the best moment to be the Bachmeier said. "I'm going to miss Communications and Photo Bachmeier said. "I can't say enough more and more." NSIC Outdoor meet, because that is him." Journalism. Bachmeier already had good things about the people and the "I think the year has gone well so the last time we are together until the Bachmeier has a full schedule, previous experience as the sports students that I have worked with far. There is still a lot that people next school year." covering every home sporting event editor of the Minnesota-Moorhead here at NSU." A Beautiful Investment in Yourself PIZZA TATTOOS AND BODY PIERCING PERMANENT MAKE—UP AND PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL
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