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October 3, 2 0 0 1 Volume 1 0 0 , Issue 3 • [email protected] 100 Years of Howling Heidi Seyer, Brandy Schnabel, 1901-2001, NSU has served the Victoria Lusk people of South Dakota. Through Campus Reporters the years, the mission to provide orthern State excellence in education has N remained the same," President University celebrated a John Hilpert said. "hundred years of howling" with Among the highlights of the the 2001 Gypsy Day coronation evening was the generous on September 27. The evening donation of $4,000 from the recapped many of the Royal Order of Gyps. Grant unforgettable NSU memories Oleson was selected as the 2001 from the past century. King of the Gyps. Jay Ruud, dean of liberal arts Several generations of NSU and sciences, and Vicky Rusch, pride were represented through director of the Writing Center, past Gypsy Day royalty. In served as MC's for the festivity, attendance were the 1958 and which was sponsored by the 1968 queens and 1989 marshall. Campus Activity Board. "I will never forget my An abundance of school spirit Northern experience. Playing was expressed through comical football here and meeting people game show skits, the NSU Wolves from across the country was amazing," Kendel Hoelkein, Ifard Bowser, sponsoredl the udent ns.ort rlfnn , sias honored to he crowned the new mi.., band, and the Northern foster, sponsored by the lien Meth- Mento, "r is kilned the 2on1 Aita•.h,11 Photo By Ashley Sutton Highlights dance routines. "From Warner, 1989 marshall, said. The ten finalists for the honor of being named the 2001 Gypsy Gypsy Day: 1916, 1940 Day Marshall and queen were school football championship. introduced wearing unique Gypsy aturday, November 18, A barbeque, organized by Miss Day attire. The NSU Marshall 1916, was the beginning of Young and her "grub committee", candidates included Russel the homecoming wound up the day's festivities. Braun, Andy Foster, Charles tradition of Gypsy Day. The day's Approximately a thousand people Hermanson, Houston Reed, and events included everything from a attended and were fed sandwiches Brad Thorstad. parade of multi-colored gypsy made with meat that had been Andy Foster, sponsored by the students, to a thousand-person professionally prepared in an Student Athletic Mentors, was barbeque, to a 26-12 win over outdoor oven for two days. named the 2001 Marshall. "I was Madison Normal on the football "Nobody had any excuse for going just happy to be nominated. field. According to the Nov. 27, away hungry," sums up the student Being named as king really adds 1916, Exponent, "the first Gypsy sentiments. to it. I guess I don't really have Day was a grand success." The The classic article first written on words for it," he said. archive gives an overview article of the success of Gypsy Day predicts Dara Bowser, Valorie the Northern Normal and well the events of the future. "Plans Cammack, Sharma Dahl, Rebecca Industrial School's first are already being laid for a bigger Valdez, and Lisa Wagner were homecoming. and better Gypsy Day next year and NSU queen candidates. The morning began with a the alumni and students will be Dara Bowser, sponsored by the parade, a myriad of colors. The brought to know each other better if Student Association, was throng featured everything from these plans materialize." "Fatty Fleischman", a Northern 1940 "25 years of Gypsy Day" honored to be crowned the new Normal student who had stuffed his At the beginning of the 1940- queen. "It was a great honor to be oversize costume with hay, to 1941 school year, students at selected as queen. I will always Bernice Remde, the Gypsy Queen, Northern State Teachers College treasure the people that I have "so beautiful, so benignant, so were promised that the 25th met here at Northern. The queenly". There were cars and Anniversary Gypsy Day experiences that I have had with floats, horses and wagons, and a homecoming would be the biggest friends and being involved in wandering mass of gypsy students and best in history of the Romany various organizations has made pervading over all. clan. college unforgettable," she said. "Aberdeen people who visited The October 22, 1940 Exponent with us on Gypsy Day had nothing declared Gypsy Day a "gala 1918 Queen Georgia Swan Photo Courtesy of Wiilliams Library. but words of praise for us and the success." The 25th celebration was parade was said by onlookers to kicked off Friday, Oct. 11 with a the program were musical A gay fun fest led off the evening have been one of the best to have program of amateur student talent. selections, songs and dances. activities. The fest program ever passed over the streets of the This was followed by a pep fest and A two mile long parade "which included musical numbers from the city," describes The Exponent a traditional bonfire where students wove its multi-colored way through college dance orchestra, vocal solos, archive. joined in a snake dance, complete Aberdeen's business section" organ selections, novelty tap The football game that day was with yells and songs, that flowed carried out the theme 25 years of members, a baton act, and an against Madison Normal School through the downtown section of Gypsy Day. The parade "lent an exhibition of magic. and was characterized by "much Aberdeen. The evening ended with atmosphere of gaiety." The queen's The day was culminated by a punting and loose playing on both a free show at the Orpheum theater. float was "beautiful" and the "center colorful dance. A large crowd full of sides." Credit for the win was The next morning, coronation of attraction" that "drew much "gay lighthearted student gypsies, divided between the "very credible was centered around a gypsy village comment." alumni, and townspeople" danced work" of the backfield, as well as an where members of the clan readied Later in the day "a stonewall to the music of Dick Mills' 80-yard breakaway run by the themselves for the arrival of Queen defense and a high-geared running orchestra. "As the last strains of quarterback and captain, Arthur Carol, who choose her successor. attack" led the Wolves' football music faded away", the 25th Gypsy Johnson. The final score of 26-12 Patricia Schmidt was crowned the victory against the South Dakota Day passed into NSU's history and eliminated Madison Normal from Gypsy Day queen. The Marshal was School of Mines. The last buzzer "a quarter century of Gypsy Days the hunt for the state Normal Lloyd Sundheim. Also included in sounded with a score of 20-3. had passed."

PAGE 2 • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT • VOLUME 100, ISSUE 3 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2.001 Aftermath: A response to the tragedies Brandy Schnabel Campus Reporter the place where the World Trade will also have their American Center towers once stood. accounts frozen. uesday, Sept. 11, 2001; Firefighters were found alive and The financial freeze, as well as a day that will never be phone calls were received from the international investigation, is T forgotten. The days those trapped beneath the over part of the new war on terrorism. following the New York, one hundred floors of debris. This war is being fought on many Washington and Pennsylvania More than 6,800 people are on levels, and none like that of past tragedies carry with them as the list of the missing and the wars. This war is not of tanks and much weight as the day itself. deceased. planes, not of bombs and air The response of the nation, the Lines of people waiting to raids. community, and the campus has donate blood were blocks and This is an economic war, this is been something quite impressive. hours long, food and fresh clothes a financial war. This is a war of Whatever the reaction has were brought to those attempting intelligence, following a paper been, be it moral, financial, bold to sift through the rubble, and trail to those responsible. This or covert, all of America has felt memorials of signs, flowers and war is not fought by massive the blow of the attacks, and with prayers were erected. All of numbers, it is fought by small that, a renewed sense of loyalty to special forces troops. this country and this flag. This war is not fought Our President leads a country versus country; relentless search for This war is being fought on many it is freedom versus responsible parties on the levels, and none like that of past terror. international level, while The city of Aberdeen citizens across the country wars.... This war is notfoufiht country has had numerous lend any and every kind of versus country; it is freedom versus fundraisers for the help that is humanly victims and their possible. terror. families. The world has felt the A Walk for New York blow dealt to the United was held, as well as a States, but this country is made of America turned out to show its sale of CDs and American flags by more than metal and buildings. support for those involved in a Z.97 KNBZ FM, bringing in This will be brought to an end, sense of renewed patriotism. dollar amounts far above those and this country will be stronger Much of standard life has been expected. Cendant, Super 8 for it. disrupted. Airline service was reservation headquarters, raised In the week following the grounded for days, pending over $6,000 in a day-long event. attacks, massive rescue efforts enforcement of new safety Northern State University's were undertaken. Blood donation standards, slowing down not only campus has even become lines were hours long, financial business travel, but mail service involved, most noticeably with and moral support rallies have as well. the ribbon campaign. demonstrated amazing An executive order signed by To this day, students still nationwide support, an President Bush froze the proudly display their red, white international investigation has American accounts of more than and blue bows and flags with begun, the stock market was 20 suspected terrorists and pride. One week following the closed, and the War on Terrorism organizations serving as fronts attacks, a candlelight vigil was was launched worldwide. for terrorists. held on campus in memory of the The journey to relative Beyond our shores, any victims and their families. Top: One week following the attacks, a candlelight vigil was held on campus in memory of the victims and their families. Photo by Ashley Sutton. normalcy began with the search country who does not act to cut Continued support is expected as Bottom: Scholastic staff dressed in red, white and blue to pack 500,000 Scholastic Book Club and rescue efforts at what has off the flow of dollars to these well, with a blood drive on Oct. boxes with free copies of a commemorative edition of "The Pledge of Allegiance' picture book and poster for teachers nationwide. All books donated by Scholastic Book Clubs. Photo become known as Ground Zero; known terrorist organizations 18. by PRNewsFoto. Small forum attacks big issues Miranda Marmorstein Campus Reporter the rest of the world." best, I think," Hudson said. the problem. "It seems like it has said. "The U.S. is supposed to be a "Whose definition of 'human its roots in a clash of cultures," he "For all we know, there could be espite low attendance, role model, and focusing on rights' are we going to use?" said. "You have your Christians, a team of SEALS slipping into the Sept. 21 South ourselves seems selfish," Zalewski said. "Every little fiefdom you have your Muslims, you have, I Afghanistan right now and slitting D Dakota Issues Forum moderator Rachel Hurlbert said. seems to have its own definition." guess, your moderates - and you people's throats," Zalewski said. brought forth several thought- Others agreed. The forum took a turn when have your little fringe groups. Going on to explain, after provoking ideas and insightful "You can eliminate class poverty Beth Smith, Senate Majority These are true believers. They receiving horrified looks from the questions. here, but by ignoring it elsewhere, Leader Tom Daschle's area can't be bought off. They honestly other participants, that this would Though structured around past we expand it on a world level," director, arrived, and focus shifted believe in their cause, and they're mean fewer civilian deaths and situations, such as the collapse of Zalewski said, also noting that almost completely to dealing with going to continue until they're target only the guilty. the Berlin Wall, the forum's topic because of how our economy the terrorist attacks. dead." As the forum drew to a close, (reassessing America's global role) operates, "Our own standard of "I think the president's speech Different cultures also affect participants discussed the effects took on a whole new meaning for living would suffer if we were to was absolutely right on," Smith how human rights are viewed. the attack had on Americans. those concerned about America's become isolationists again." said. "There is just so much we don't "The calls at first were totally policies after the recent terrorist Opinions differed on the second "I think whoever did it ought to understand," Smith said. "The irate," Smith said. "Like, 'Let's get attacks. The forum allowed policy as well. be punished," student participant mutilation of the women and of in and bomb the bastards!' but students and community members "Last week, I thought the United Donna Roghair said, "but how I baby girls is just something I could those have subsided." to share their ideas and analyze the States should be on the same level don't know." never understand." The forum ended on a hopeful pros and cons of three possible as other countries," community "I want to see something done, "But the Judeo-Christian note. policies: giving up global member Nancy Hudson said. "I'd but I don't think bombing any tradition has been to mutilate "The people in this country leadership and putting domestic still like to see that happen, but it country will solve anything," baby boys all along," Zalewski found something that they had in needs first, exercising global won't now." Hudson said. said. common for the first time in a leadership to promote stability "There are some crackpots out Smith was shocked by the After discussing the issues, long time," Zalewski said. and avoid chaos, exercising global there who seem bent on destroying response of other countries, and opinions on what to do still varied. Others agreed, but wondered leadership to promote democracy everything and somebody has to upset that their actions did not "Personally, I'd like to see how long it would last. and protect human rights. step up to the plate," Zalewski seem to match their words. "This everybody have to do some sort of "Will we keep this patriotism?" "There is enough poverty in our said. wasn't just an attack on America," service for two years, straight out Hudson said. "Three months from country that can be addressed," Even the promotion of she said. "This was an attack on of high school," Zalewski said. now, will we still be holding the participant Dale Zalewski said, democracy and human rights met humanity, and my God, you know, "I would like to see some of the flag?" providing an argument for the first with some opposition. they're next!" covert operations increased The answer is up to the policy, "before we go taking care of "A democracy is not always the Zalewski scrutinized the core of instead of the military," Hudson American people.

PAGE 3 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT VOLUME 100, ISSUE 3 WEDNESDAY ,OCTOBER 3, 2001 New experiences for Dan Khanna Malene A. Little commerce companies and also in 3001. cultural. "Midwesterners are slow Campus Reporter electronic manufacturing such as Khanna has taught at several to start conversation. They're very an Khanna, a native of workstations and high-tech universities in Silicon Valley and shy and quiet, but good people Silicon Valley, Calif., equipment. has noted various differences in the once you get to know them," has left that area for Although he has moved to the experiences. In California, the Khanna said. He enjoys visiting the D buildings are all close together and local places and talking to people. the first time to become one of the Midwest, he is not taking a break new faculty members of the from his fast pace. In addition to more technology is available. He also expresses an interest in business department at Northern teaching, he is doing writing and Students take notes on laptops and making new friends. State University. research for articles and books. palm pilots. Because the students "I love teaching," Khanna said Khanna has spent his life in Also, he has noted there is a lot of are working with high-tech and was excited about offering Silicon Valley where he received his potential to be developed in companies, they already have practical experience to students. undergraduate degree in Aberdeen. Khanna said he would hands-on experience. "The students are very nice, but I engineering, then went on to love to advise someone to take "I love NSU's campus and the wish they would talk more as they pursue an MBA and Ph.D. He has advantage of opportunities; he small-town atmosphere of are on the shy side. However, they maintained a dual career for the enjoys helping start businesses and Aberdeen. It is very pretty and are eager to learn." He is excited last 10-12 years, both teaching and sharing his experiences. "Starting more natural. I love the trees," about the upcoming changes to the working in the business world in new companies is intriguing and Khanna said. He went on to say business department such as the business management and strategy challenging," Khanna said. He also that he was surprised he was able to new courses that will be offered in leadership. expressed an interest in starting an find everything he wanted and the spring, one in e-business and "As a Silicon Valleyite, I am a entrepreneurial club on campus pleased he doesn't have to drive the one in entrepreneurship. high-tech person," Khanna said. where students would meet to one to two hours a day he was Many changes have occurred in He has been the CEO of five high- discuss business ideas, and he driving in Silicon Valley. Now he the life of Dan Khanna this fall and 11111 would help them draw up business can walk to work and happily said, more lie ahead, but it is apparent Dan Khanna, professor of business, brings a tech companies, three of which he wealth of experience to the classroom. was the founder. He has been plans. If anyone is interested in "I'm in great shape!" we will all benefit from his decision Khanna has been the CEO of five high-tech influential in developing e- this, please contact him at 626- Other differences are more to join us here at NSU. companies. Photo by Stacey Stoddard. NSU pulls the plug on Internet

Lynn M. Isackson and all virus definitions off the campus so it can find and delete Campus Reporter Internet. any viruses. These definitions are terms A firewall was put up Monday, D wring this past pulled off the Internet that tells Sept. 17 and is being currently summer, Northern each computer that has the tested. The Computer Center has State University has antivirus program what viruses been having problems with the pulled its plug on the Internet in are out there and how to get rid of firewall. Some bugs are still in the the residence halls. The reason them. system, but the Computer behind this was to ensure that the NSU has made it mandatory Center is doing their best to clear campus was safe from the "Code that all students get a Norton up all the problems before Red Scare", a virus that attacked Antivirus Corporate Edition put plugging the students back onto large servers and networks like the onto their computers. Students the net. After testing is ones on the NSU campus. The will not be allowed to access the completed, ports will be turned Board of Regents informed NSU Internet without this program. on again in the residents halls, that they would have to get a The Computer Center will install and the Internet should be firewall to protect their servers the program for $15.00, which is accessible. The time period on and secure the campus before any very inexpensive compared to the this is unknown, but hopefully students would be able to access St.,44 1°P retail price of this program: will be soon. the Internet in their own rooms. The antivirus program has a few Tom Godfrey and the rest of The Board of Regents also added benefits. It gets updated the Computer Center apologized informed NSU that they would daily by a computer in the main for the inconvenience that this need to make sure all students office that searches the Internet has caused and hope to get things McWelsh Hall is one of the residence halls that lost access to the Internet, due to the "Code have an antivirus program that is Red Scare", a virus that attacked large servers and networks like the ones on the NSU for new definitions and sends up and running smoothly very campus. Photo courtesy Exponent Archives. up-to-date and able to access any what it finds to each computer on soon. NSU Student Association to honor and remember September 2001 Victoria Lusk Campus Reporter all Americans who have perished as NSU, thousands of miles away. As resolution at their next meeting, a result of past terrorist acts. a result, the NSU Student Senate which will be held on Oct. 1. The orthern State The resolution recognizes that wishes to commemorate those resolution has to be passed by two- University's Student not only were the terrorist attacks who perished. thirds of the present members of N Association is in the in the areas of Washington, D.C.; In the years to come, the NSU SA in order to be officially entered process of passing a resolution that New York, N.Y.; and Pittsburgh, Student Body will honor the into the constitution. will make Sept. 11, 2001 known as Penn. on Sept. 11 the worst attacks memory of the lives lost through SA is also going to send the idea "Remembrance Day" at NSU. The in our nation's history, but also whatever activities they deem of the resolution to South Dakota's The NSU Student Senate president, Brad day will honor all those who died in that the tragic loss of life in these appropriate. other six state universities to see if Thorstad, wishes to help commemorate the terrorist attack on America and three locations was felt even at SA intends to vote on the they'll pass the same resolution. those who perished. Photo by Katie

New changes in PIZZA. NSU food program Lynn M. Isackson provider. They are doing this in Campus Reporter hopes of making the food choices tarting this semester, around NSU more extensive and Northern State student based. University students This new change has many advantages that go along with it. PAPA 101111s haves noticed one missing component to their meal plan: Students eating in Jerde Hall will Papa John's pizza. Doug Neiman, have an open buffet-style the director of Aramark, the atmosphere where the student You Can't Measure Taste. campus food provider, explains can choose as much or as little that the reason is simple. food as they want. 229-0001 According to Neiman, the fact Neiman feels that the new 910 6th Ave. SE is Aramark is losing money on the system will cut down on the waste deal. They can't afford to keep the that is now produced by the r food provider. If Papa John's present system. There will be less * Daily Specials Buy an extra large 1 would remain on the meal plan, unwanted food because students the prices for student meal plans will be able to choose only the * Free Delivery topping would rise, and Aramark does not food that they want. want that for students. Neiman hopes to begin * Pizza by the slice and 2-Liter of Coke Aramark is going through some implementing these changes from open to close new changes of their own that during the spring semester of this for $12.99 will, in some ways, help make up year. These plans are not set in * Drive-up window for the absence of Papa John's. stone, but students should be Offer expires October 17, 2001 prepared for some changes in the Aramark is moving towards I. =NI ...... 1 becoming a more campus friendly meal plans.

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PAGE 4 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT VOLUME 100, ISSUE 3 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001 ALUMNI LEAD THE WAY Letter to the Editor s Gypsy week ends, the NSU professor responds to war on terrorism parade has passed, and am an Air Force Reservist, not play into the hands of those Athe football game is a citizen warfighter attempting to incite all-out-war-- finished; yet memories linger. assigned to the Pentagon. including those who see the world Alumni and students have shared I In civilian life, I'm a teacher, and I as ethnic, political, and religious their favorite memories of NSU. hear this question almost daily factions of absolute good or evil. While Student Publications from students and colleagues: War, like most human activity, is covered these events, there was Can we fight terrorism with war. seldom a matter of black or white, more than just a story being It doesn't take great insight to for or against. As victims, we are developed. A bridge was being realize that much depends on against terrorism; as avengers, we built; the generation gap was who and where the terrorists are. must not commit the same crime slowing closing. Gypsy week has But because for our cause. brought the past and future of NSU these terrorists T h e together. Student Publications may not be linked As victims, we are against terrorists thanks all the of alumni for their closely with terrorism; as avengers, we must not have won a support. It amazing to see how individual commit the same crinzefir our battle. Now, many alumni participated in all of governments and cause. in our zeal to the Gypsy week events. NSU's may instead respond, we alumni are role models for all of us, o p crate must not lose especially to seniors and recent independently, we most move the war. At great cost, we have graduates. They are truly an cautiously. much of the world's sympathy. At inspiration and we will follow in Good detective work and even home, we're feeling intense their footsteps for the next century. better diplomacy, in conjunction pressure to act quickly and —The Editorial Board with prolonged special decisively. But let's hope that we operations tactics, may prove act wisely and justly and leave a Correction more productive than traditional little to criticize after the fact. Parking fines are payed at the large-scale military action. finance office in the administration While it's unlikely that we'll building, and then the parking simply be able to catch and/ or ticket is taken to the parking office punish all the guilty parties in the physical plant building. This without injuring other's, that's information was incorrectly the ideal. After all, we want to Colonel reported in the last article. We stop terrorism rather than US Air Force Reserve regret the error. escalate it; to succeed, we must Assistant Professor of English From the left . . . to the right Aaron Matson Quentin Riggins Opinion Columnist Opinion Columnist The Rising Storm The Year of the Elephant don't know how many of you have seen also play a much larger role than it did last know that you are all probably sick of the is constantly being urged by many people to the movie, The Perfect Storm. It is a year. Bill Clinton is gone now, and the word election right now, since we just challenge Sen. Johnson for his seat in 2002 I pretty good movie, but not great. My Republicans won't be able to "wave the bloody I found out who won the last one a few because of its importance to the Republican roommate watched it all the time during the shirt" of Clinton's morality problems. Clinton days ago. Unfortunately for all of you, I need to Party. In fact Rep. Thune and his wife have even summer, so I have grown a bit weary of George no longer controls our party's agenda; I mention next year's election because it will be a been invited to dinner with the president to try Clooney with a New English accent. All that probably have as much say in the what goes on very important year for South Dakota. In fact the and persuade him to run for Senate. Democrats aside, there is one part I will always watch: in the Party as he does now. Okay, maybe not 2002 election shows exactly how important your around the state will not be very happy in when the local weather sees the three storms quite as much. But I think I speak for most of vote is even though you may not think so. South Congressman Thune decides to run for Senate converging in the area where George Clooney the American people when I say this: it's time Dakota may in fact be the state that decides who because they know he is very capable of beating and Mark Walhberg are fishing. Picture the to get some new material, guys. remains in control of the senate, the Republicans Senator Johnson. He has actually been ahead in or the Democrats. Who wins this election will many of the poles Hine seen around the state. size of the storm and how much havoc it These are my predictions for 2002. Since the most likely be determined by only a few votes, My gut feeling is that after the Republicans lost created. Now take that times about five. This is Republicans have more seats up for election, which may or may not be you, depending on control of the Senate, Congressman Thune what the election cycle will be like in 2002. including three vacancies, the Democrats whether or not you choose to make your voice began to feel even more pressure to run for the Everything is so darn close! Congress is should keep control of the Senate. They may heard. In addition to the Senate seat, currently Senate, and that very soon, he will announce split, and so are the American people. The even increase their majority by five seats. In held by Sen. Tim Johnson, South Dakota will that he will do just that. 2000 election was one where nobody knew the House, I am not so sure, but I think Dick have two other major offices up for re-election, After Rep. Thune makes his decision, former what was going to happen. Control of the Gephardt will be Speaker of the House in 2003. governor, and U.S. House of Representatives. Lieutenant Governor Steve Kirby and our presidency and both houses of Congress were In South Dakota politics, John Thune will run The race for all of these offices comes down to current Attorney General Mark Barnett will not determined until late in the night (in mid- against Tim Johnson, and lose by the same one thing. What will Rep. John Thune do? announce that they plan on running for December). The Democrats did gain seats in margin Larry Pressler lost by in 1996. The Congressman Thune is currently weighing all governor. This position is open because the House of Representatives and the Senate, Governor's race will be between Mark Barnett of his options to decide whether he would rather Governor Janklow has served his final term in and won the majority of the popular vote in the (R) and Ron Volesky (D). Unless Barnett run for governor of the U.S. Senate. Many of the office (at least I think so). They will have a hard Presidential election. Unfortunately, big develops a discernable personality or sense of potential candidates for the three open offices fought battle for the Republican nominee and money and special interests carried the day, humor, Volesky will probably win. In the race have not committed either because many of the winner will most likely win the election. I and the Republicans got all three. Then, a for South Dakota's lone U.S. House seat, I am them so not want to run against out popular and only say this because it has been decades since a little-known senator named James Jeffords, not entirely sure who the candidate will be for well-respected congressman. In his heart I am democrat actually was the Governor of South from Vermont, had enough of the right-wing of either party. But from what I have seen, the almost 100% positive that Congressman Thune Dakota. the Republican Party pushing everyone around Democrats have much stronger candidates and would rather run for governor. He is not a career In the race for our seat in congress, the and became an independent who caucuses should win. How about that-a clean sweep, as politician who represents South Dakota but lives Republicans have two strong candidates. The with the Democrats. This gave the Democrats a impossible as it may seem. Of course things in Washington. His family still lives is Sioux Falls first one is Roger Hunt, a former state Speaker of majority in the Senate and made South could change in a year. In that case, I guess I'll and his children go to school there. What he the House from Brandon. The second Dakota's own Senator Tom Daschle the Senate have to write another column. would like more than anything is to be close to Republican candidate is Larry Deidtrich, a state Majority Leader. Things haven't been the same them and remain in South Dakota. However, he senator from the Brookings area. Either since. candidate would be an excellent choice to challenge the Democratic candidate for the Both parties were looking towards 2002 as House of Representatives. My guess is they will the most important off-year elections in a long be facing Stephanie Herseth the granddaughter time, but the Jeffords switch gave more of one of the the Democrats I mentioned, Ralph motivation to activists already motivated by Herseth, who served as governor a long, long the outcome of the 2000 election. I think that time ago in the year 1959 B.J. (Before Janidow). the 2002 election will be strikingly like the All in all, it looks like the year 2002 could very 2000 election. Many of the issues will be the well be shaping up to the year of the elephant. same, and so will many of the two parties' We have excellent candidates for every office and strategies, though I do see two distinctions. everyone is already getting ready for the hard National defense and economy will be the work ahead. Now all that is left for you to do your main issues this time, and energy policy will part; get informed and VOTE. 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A rose by any other name THE would be called RT IC•RITSn rEUNIVrEslTy compelling reasons that you too should States had to decide where to put all of ,jkafieVictolOff ow that the summer has support this crusade for change. their new toys (i.e. weapons of mass ::Mandy passed and fall has begun, it EditerS in Chief To begin with, the name just simply destruction). is invariably the time when StUiceYStOdd*rd N isn't working for them. After all, they do "How about North Dakota?" 1.,sEtotb Editor just about every news agency and have one of the lowest tourist levels in the Does anyone still live there?" Jena VanHoorn publisher in the world will take a country. I am positive that the name is to Don't think so, it's kind of like Siberia." Advertising Manager retrospective look at the summer that was. blame for this and not due to the fact that "Perfect, let's put 'em there." Melinda Jones There is no doubt that the dog days of Webmaster for nine months of the year North Dakota So it was just bad luck for the 2001 will go down as the summer of the Jessica Retzlaff is a frozen, uninhabitable, wasteland government that there actually were a few attack of the killer sharks, Gary Condit Office Manager vaguely resembling Siberia. In fact, if I'm brave souls that had decided to settle (attack of the stupid shark), and the-state- not mistaken the only reason that the there. Presumably they were political StephaOie Loren* Aaron Matson that-would-like-to-be-known-as-the-state- Russians even sent their exiles to Siberia is exiles from South Dakota, Minnesota, and Sara Breen, Opinion formerly-known-as-North Dakota (or Amanda Fickbohm because North Dakota just wasn't cost Canada, but I can't prove that. The fact Quentin Riggins attack of the just plain stupid). Brandy Schnabel Opinion effective. Of course, back then it wasn't yet remains, nevertheless, that if they ever The subject of North Dakota's identity Miranda Marmorstein Greg Parineter called North Dakota. Back then they figure out how to use their deadly arsenal Victoria Lusk crisis has been beaten to death, but there's Opinion Michael Bowser Gary Darling referred to it as (insert unpronounceable we could all be in BIG trouble. no horse like a dead horse, so please allow Lynn Isackson A& F. Russian word with no vowels here) , which Having outlined my reasons for me. First of all, I'm not usually one to Stacey Plooster Tyler Smith translates loosely as "where the Borscht sponsoring the change for North Dakota, I Steve Rixen A & E condone stupidity, but in this case, I are we?" would like to propose a name for their Melinda Jones Jeremy Swanston support the name change initiative for out Second of all, a name change might help consideration. I think that from here on, Heidi Seyer A & E friends in the North. There are several Gena Meier Raphael Duncan North Dakota overcome its "little brother" North Dakota should be referred to as Dawn Muldoon complex. It can't be easy living in the "Joe." Think about it, everybody likes a Feature Bob Pore Tina Redetzke shadow of South Dakota. After all, we have Joe. JOE Louis, JOE-han Sebastian Bach, Ryan Williams Feature the Black Hills and they have... We have JOE DiMaggio, Sloppy JOE. It's perfect! If Campus News Barb Gunderson Mount Rushmore and they have... We that doesn't increase tourism and give Elizabeth Smith Feature have the Senate Majority Leader and "Joe" a positive image, nothing will. Let's Cartoons they... Well, you see how frustrating it is to face it the Peace Gardens just aren't be North Dakota. cutting mustard. Finally, there is the most compelling So as fall fades into winter, and the lush, Lori Mack reason of all for letting the North empty, plains of "Joe" become the sterile, Dakotans do whatever they want. It is a empty deserts of Siberia (here-to-after Lassra Biiscoe little know fact that North Dakota is the known as Katherine), remember do not Jessica LaRosh world's third largest nuclear power. There anger the people of "Joe." After all they Charlie Sudlow is a purpose for this. Imagine if you will have their collective finger on the those early planning meetings near the Shari Biers proverbial switch. They may not know April Bryant dawn of the nuclear age when the United what to do with it yet, but they're learning. Man0 DietZ Jodi Klett Rosanne Rougernont Ad Designer Lori Mack Jessica Spartz Kelly Peterson Jesse Whiteside Lindsey Scheel Ad Sales I've got a book of matches Page Designers

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PAGE 6 RN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT VOLUME 100, ISSUE 3 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001 Fall 2001 Fine Something to see in Arts Calendar the President's Gallery Stephanie Lorenz Campus Reporter other captivating images. works such as "Waterfalling" show October 4 Jazz Band in Rapid City The Egyptian works by Rocky balanced scenes of golden seashells very enjoyable art Hartberg, Langford, are done in and turquoise waters. Lora exhibit is in one of the crisp colors, clean lines, and Schaunaman, Westport, also October 8-9 Mpls Children's Theatre presents Grimm Tales, A campus galleries right extraordinary balance. Each depicts nature in her works of deer, performances Oct. 8 - 7:00 PM; Oct. 9 - 10:00 now. In the President's Gallery is painting portrays extremely regal antelope and magnificent fairy-like AM and 1:00 PM the Aberdeen Area Invitational images. Hartberg's works such as swans, as shown in "Twilight Exhibition, showing Sept. 18 "The Golden Pharaoh" and "Valley Glow." Natural beauty is again through Oct. 23. This exhibit of the Kings," depict royal images, shown in the art of Lois Myers- October 12 Marching Band in Milbank represents the first of four alumni while "Silent Sentinels," shows Pelton, Aberdeen, with her serene exhibitions being shown this 2001- Easter Island statues as awe irises of pinks and purples, in 2002 academic year. The inspiring in their starkly crisp graceful motion, like in "Just For October 13 Community Concert, Three Mo' Tenors, President's Gallery has devoted the beauty. The Fun of It." While abstracts by 7:30, JFAC Theatre entire schedule to alumni exhibits Tranquility is shown in the Amy Frink, Aberdeen, scream this year because of the NSU works of Peter Kirkpatrick, frenzy, with smooth movement Centennial Celebration. Aberdeen. The bright "Child with and geometric shapes in bright October 16 US Air Force Band Concert, 7:30 PM, JFAC The Aberdeen Area Invitational Flowers" and religious "But While hues. Theatre Exhibition is made up of artists They Were on Their Way," which In addition, scenes of from Aberdeen and the reflects Matthew 25:10 are two Midwestern fairs by Steve Fisher, October 17 NSU Choral Festival, 8 am - 4 pm, JFAC surrounding local area. The works different variations of peace. Aberdeen, show middle class displayed range from exotic There are also works depicting American life with color and October 21 Guest Recital, Barbara Pressler, violin, Egyptian themes and depictions of the natural world by artist movement in his series, "At the Fair 3:00 PM, JFAC heartland fairs to flowers and Roxanne Hinze, Aberdeen. Hinze's I-V".

October 25 Marching Band Concert w/Aberdeen Central Marching Band, 7:30 PM, Civic Arena October 30 Smiles of a Summer Night, movie on which A Little Night Music was based. Directed by Ingmar Bergmann, it is in Swedish with English subtitles. JC 107, 7:00 PM

October 31 Solo Class, 3:00 PM, JC 107

November 1-3 NSU Musical. A Little Night Music, 7:30 PM nightly, JFAC Theatre. Panel discussion Friday, November 2, JC 107 at 6:15 PM Left: In the Lincoln Gallery Artist Glen Riddle describes himself in his artist's statement as a "post industrial shaman of these times for the people who would see my vision." Right: In the President's Gallery, the Egyptian works by Rocky Hartberg, Langford, are done in crisp colors, November 4 Faculty Recital, David Stern, euphonium, clean lines, and extraordinary balance. Photo by Sara Pillatzki. 3:00 PM, JC 107

November 7 Solo Class, 3:00 PM, JC 10 Diverse artworks in 7 November 8 Senior BA Recital, Jesse Johnson, trumpet, Isaac Lincoln Gallery 7:30 PM, JC 107 Stephanie Lorenz Campus Reporter contrasting colors of the sky and the a statement like, "I can do anything. Watch me," it's hard to miss. Works November 9-10 All-State Chorus and Orchestra, land." Works such as "Old Highway such as "Manhole" and "Terrain" are Concert 8:00 PM, n the Isaac Lincoln Gallery 34" portray simplicity and the calm darkly gothic, yet beautifully Saturday, Barnett Center, NSU there is a wide array of works of rural life through crisp pastel Iby artists which appear to be a colors. minimalistic. little more edgy. With works that The artist statement by D. George Artist James Graham has a taste November 14 NSU Band Clinic, 8 am - 4 pm, JFAC almost appear to be models for a Prisbe reads, "What I learn about for the abstract. Works such as "Very Gitche Gumee" are chaotic in their November 14 Guest Recital, Robert Spring, clarinet, 7:30 PM, Nine Inch Nails cd cover, artist Glen painting and about myself in the dots and curves, bright lines, and JC 107 Riddle describes himself in his artist's creations, and each series finds it's statement as a "post industrial way into my landscapes and breathes spiral movement through color. Artist Paul Thompson wants his November 15 A Big Band Salute@, NSU Jazz Ensemble/ shaman of these times for the people life into them." Prisbe's works are art to "take a viewer to a place they Vocal Jazz, 7:30 PM, JFAC Theatre who would see my vision..." abstract, with "All the Donuts Have Riddle's work is very tactile; with Names that Sound Like Prostitutes" have never been before." His works do just that. "Doc Odland" is a November 18 University/Civic Symphony Concert, 4:00 PM, bones, buttons, spools, spoons, toys, in vibrant colors, showing movement sinister, futuristic, almost melting JFAC Theatre and teeth. The work, "First He Went and balance, to "Heartmap," a work Haywire and then He Went to the which appears as a shiny, smooth, work, with the hint of psychotropic drugs, crime, and seduction; November 20 Community Concert fi Stuart Weber, Dogs (self-portrait)" combines clean, and tactile, almost futuristic, definitely worth seeing, especially if, classical guitar, 7:30 PM, JFAC Theatre objects such as a nutshell, wooden heart. spool, and various industrial objects. Artist Terry Nelson's work is to like me, Dr. Odland was your childhood doctor. November 21 Solo Class, 3:00 PM, JC 107 This work suggests coming undone, "convey a sense of the dignity, a fractured mind, and disorder in the determination, and beauty of the Finally, artist Joe Kegler, with the November 27-29 NSU Choir on Tour person. His work does indeed have Eritean people," which, indeed, it statement, "Art begs to be the power to "enlighten others in does. Works like "Solomon's Bride" profound." His sculptures of metal indeed are profound. With works December 1 Merry Tuba Christmas their process of personal growth and "Martyr's Mother" are hand evolution." painted serigraphs, rich in color with like "Sin Sin" in bronze, circular, spiralling, with three baby December 2 NSU Collegiate Choir Concert, According to artist Karen Kinder's clean lines and depth, ultimately handprints, seems to be caught in the 1st Presbyterian Church, 2:00 and 4:00 PM statement, "I paint because I can't leading to an overpowering sense of help it!" Kinder said that she works dignity and regality. violent death of innocence. "Gender Gap," bronze and copper, appears as December 5 Solo Class, 3:00 PM, JC 107 with the "abstract spatial design of The works of artist Ward Hansen the ordinary landscape and the are also quite tactile and exotic. With a violent black hole. December 6 NSU Sno-Sho Contest, 7:00 PM, JFAC Theatre PREGNANT? December 7-9 North Area Honors Band, JFAC Theatre; Performance 7:30 PM, Dec. 9 BIRTHRIGHT December 9 Symphonic Band /Community Band Concert, 3:00 PM, JFAC Theatre kJ - I IVC Pregnancy Tests ObODI and Confidential Help December 11 Drama Department December Showcase; Competitive Down to the Fiish 7:00 PM, JC 129 corner of South Main & 10th in Aberdeen December 12 Solo Class, 3:00 PM, JC 107 605-220-5842

PAGE 7 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT VOLUME 100, ISSUE 3 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001 Do you believe in the second part? "Well I'm all broken up about that man's rights." - Dirty Harry, by Harry Julian Fink, KM Fink, & Dean Riesner Raphael Duncan policeman who could not fathom million combined domestic gross? often difficult to distinguish, the Movie Critic possibly reciprocate such atrocities. Capital punishment that one man had killed 35 women Had you any complaints against film strikes an unsettling chord. love the movie, Dirty Harry. should not be treated as an act of saying, "Add one digit to that and Harrison Ford for throwing Gary We identify with the choice made Many don't seem to retribution, for the moment one you'll have it." - be beneficial to Oldman off the back of a plane in by Detective Mills (Brad Pitt) in the remember what a becomes lost in vengeance the society? Air Force One? Did it tug at your films' climax, thus causing us to groundbreaking film it was upon barrier between honorable and In Alex Proyas' cult classic The moral fiber when Bruce Willis leave the theater with a guilty its release. Yet, it remains a brutally criminal has vanished. It is not a Crow, the entire plot revolves on a strangled the man in orange in last conscience. Morgan Freeman's honest portrait of the realities of matter of morals, but a matter of man given a chance to "set the year's Unbreakable? Was there not voice closes the film by saying, modern American society. It asks logic. wrong things right." He does so by a part of you that hoped Clint "Ernest Hemingway once wrote, us questions that, given the "You feel the last bit of breath systematically eliminating the Eastwood had fired only five shots 'the world is a fine place, and unsavory nature of the answers, we leaving their bodies," said gang members responsible for his instead of six in Dirty Harry's worth fighting for.' I believe in the would prefer were not asked. We infamous serial killer Ted Bundy in and his fiancee's death. Though finale against Scorpio? second part." Whether that is know that Harry's vigilante warfare an interview with FBI agent Bill there is little necessity in his The David Fincher film Se7en justified or not is for you to decide. is criminal, but we can't help but Hagmaier. "You're looking into malicious tactics, it is difficult to tackled these ideas directly. In closing, I am reminded of a feel vindicated when it is applied. their eyes. A person in that feel sympathetic towards those he Gluttony, greed, pride, sloth, scene in last year's remake, Get As this writer sees it, there is no situation is God! You then possess kills. "Victims," says the pale-face wrath, lust, envy; we all are guilty Carter. Confronting the man who adequate way of bringing certain them and they shall forever be a hero, "aren't we all?" of one or more of the deadly sins, raped his niece, Jack Carter criminals to justice. Murderers, part of you. And the grounds If there can be a moral dilemma which is what made the film so (Sylvester Stallone) asks, "What rapists, pedophiles and the rest of where you kill them or leave them when it comes to capital jarring. Though his actions are would you do if you were me?" that unconscionable club serve no become sacred to you, and you will punishment, how is it that the Die unthinkable, one can't ignore the After a short pause, the man purpose and should be discarded. always be drawn back to them." Hard and Lethal Weapon films, point that John Doe was replies, "Don't kill me, man." Capital punishment does not bring How can a man such as Bundy - a with their through the roof, bad attempting to make. In a world "No," Jack tells him. "You killed justice, for one could never man who once shook his head at a guy body counts have an $800 where pessimism and realism are yourself." Showcase: a welcome addition something has been missing, and Michael Bowser In stark comparison to the Campus Reporter at the end of the Gypsy Day night frenzied nature of a homecoming I finally discovered what it was. football game, the showcase ootball... it permeates The first annual Northern Stars provided an evening of delightful nearly everything Showcase, presented by the music and comedy acts that F surrounding the Gypsy Northern State University allowed the audience to unwind Day festivities. I love a good department of Music/Theatre, in from a week of hectic activity. football game, and there's cooperation with Nine different acts, including the nothing quite like being part of a Foundation/Alumni services, Aberdeen Little Big Band, Lip- Masquers performed at the Northern Stars Showcase, Sep. 29, 2001. Photo courtesy o college community that rallies to gave both faculty, students, and syncing History Professors, and Exponent Archives. support their team both on alumni the chance contribute to the Masquers Improv Troupe campus and from the stands. the week's activities by gave the audience ample "Grimm Tales"; However, over the years I've often performing for members of the opportunity to laugh out loud entertainment for all ages had the impression that community and visiting alumni. and tap their toes. Bob Pore Campus Reporter and the Hare, and Cinderella, respectively) and The Golden ctober 8 and 9 Goose. promise great The performance on Oct. 8 will entertainment for be at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the boys and girls of all ages as the general public at a cost of $6 for Aberdeen Community Theater Northern State University Students brings the Minneapolis Children's (ID will be needed), $8 for children Theater Company to the Johnson 12 and under, and $12 for adults. Fine Arts Center. There will be two additional The company, consisting performances at 10:00 a.m. and entirely of adults who perform for 1:00 p.m. the following day for children, will be performing children grades 1-8 from 14 schools "Grimm Tales," a one hour stage in Aberdeen and the surrounding adaptation of four familiar area. The Aberdeen fourth and children's tales by the Brothers fifth graders will be attending at Grimm. The tales include Little 10:00 a.m. show. It is sure to be Red Cat, The Hare and the very entertaining. For more Hedgehog, Ashputtel (now known information call the Aberdeen as Little Red Riding Hood, The Fox Community Theater at 225-2228. Clown also performed at the Northern Star Showcase as part of the Gypsy Day Celebration. Photo courtesy of Exponent Archives. Let Northwestern College of Chiropractic help you discover your future as a Doctor of Chiropractic. YOU NEED TO 8E AT NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC'S Gentlemen,

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How to Use: Alternative reeks Rachel Human "I learned a great deal from available for the spring trips. This is your monthly guide to activities and volunteer Service Clearinghouse this experience," said Phyllis Informational meetings will entertainment at NSU and in Aberdeen. The Northern State University activities are divided up into six categories, they Winzenried, HFH volunteer be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, are as follows: Students have the coordinator. "This group of October 29 and Tuesday, opportunity to donate time students had an incredibly October 30 in Centennial C of -Outdoor tilitvironntetital- and labor to make a positive influence on a the Student Center for those Activities that take place in the outdoors and/or focus on meaningful difference for couple of gentlemen who the environment. wanting to learn more about • Example: Habitat for Humanity building, camping, swimming, etc. various social causes around volunteer with us regularly. the alternative breaks. the United States as part of They gave them hope, and Participants are expected o the alternative break encouragement in a time of Activities that deal with exercising and physical fitness to attend the all participant program. The program • Example: biking, rollerblading, skating, fitness clubs, etc. need, and worked hard at meeting in late November, engages teams of eight to ten building houses at the same monthly meetings with the ---BandS;liittiVittSWIEWOlittatices- students in service and time. I will be forever alternative break team Entertainment that is centered around music, dancing experiential learning during grateful to all of the students beginning in December and and concerts. spring break in another for their eagerness and • Example: concerts, recitals, dance lessons, comedians, etc. the re-orientation meeting in community. flexibility, their joy and March. Participants are During spring break 2001, laughter, and their asked to complete an Entertainment that is centered around acting or eight NSU students spent five compassionate hearts. God application and are selected expressing creativity. grueling days in Wichita, blessed me the week they according to site interest, • Example: plays, painting, pottery classes, etc. Kansas volunteering for were in Wichita." availability of space, and Habitat For Humanity (HFH) The alternative break answers to three basic addressing low-income program will offer two trips Events that take place only once a year. interest questions. housing. Members lacked • Example: Brown County Fair, Winter Fest, Fishing' Fever, etc. for spring break (March 9-17) Applications must be experience, but quickly 2002. Students can choose turned in by 4 p.m. on Things that make you go timmin,, learned to pour concrete, to work with HFH in Wichita haul bricks, hang sheetrock, Wednesday, November 7 Subjects that stimulate people intellectually or make them or address youth issues at a mud and tape sheetrock, with a $20 deposit. step back and think about something. site to be disclosed later in • Example: altemative poetry, yoga, political debates, etc. build a deck, balance on Participants selected for the October. Trips are estimated sheetrock stilts, operated alternative break program to cost between $200-$250 ubmit an Activity power tools and paint as they will be notified on per person depending on the assisted with the building of Wednesday, November 14. If ydu have an event or. activity that you would fundraising efforts of the four homes. The alternative break like to publish on our web site or in the Activity participants. This will cover Beyond the visible program is sponsored by the Guide, please contact us at: expenses for transportation, outcomes of the service trip, Volunteer Service food, housing and site TRACKERS many students say the Clearinghouse. For more donations. Free housing and NSU Box 836 or experience changed their life information or an application, [email protected] while also impacting the HFH donations also help keep contact the Volunteer 626-3807 employees and local program costs to a minimum. Service Clearinghouse at volunteers. Approximately 20 spots are 626-3354. 400 II IP gl 1111111111NINS Campus Activities Board presents... South Dakota Library Association • Hypnotist Frederick Winters Halloween Dance Convention Reception Thursday, October 4, 9:00 pm Wednesday, October 31, 9:00 pm • NSU Library Administration Auditorium Thunder's Lair Thursday, October 4 • (above computer center) FREE FREE NSU International Business Conference • Chainsaw Juggler: Chad Taylor Rapid City Musician Ari Hest Wednesday, November 7, 9:00 pm Thursday, October 4 - 6 • Thursday, October 18, 8:30 pm JFAC Main Theatre Thunder's Lair FREE Dedication of the School of Education, • FREE Center for Statewide E-Learning Zap Attack: Laser Tag NSU Student Center • Open Mic Night Thursday, November 15, 2:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, October 11, 4:30 pm Thursday, October 25, 8:00 pm Location TBA 41) P. Thunder's Lair FREE

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19 Uptown Downtown Entertainment backed by his full band. This New York City, NY new release follows Ari's successful 1999 EP debut, Armed with a fresh, "Incomplete," which fans passionate sound that is and music critics alike have often described as a called, "remarkable", synthesis of acoustic pop, graceful", and "profound". rock, jazz, and funk, Ari Hest An earlier demo recording of is spellbinding audiences of four of Ari's original songs, all ages and backgrounds performed with his former through his live rock/funk brainchild, performances and Synapse, landed the 5-piece recordings. Ari, a 22 year-old band a finalist spot in the A Talk With A Rock Star: native of New York City, 1998 Discmakers combines catchy melodies Independent Music World and witty lyrics with intricate Series. Wide Tie Music Minn rhythms, rich harmonies, and Ari's influences include an astounding vocal range to artists such as U2, create a style that is Radiohead, the Beatles, Jeff with UMW Arl Host engaging, progressive, and Buckley, Dave Matthews truly unique. Band, Stevie Wonder, Sarah Already critically McLachlan, and Jamiroquai. Thursday, October 18 acclaimed as a songwriter The son of two professional and live performer musicians, Ari took piano 8:30 pm throughout the National lessons for several years as Association for Campus Thunder's Lair a child, but it was evident Activities (NACA) college from the moment he picked NSU Student Center circuits and other concert up a guitar at age 15 that the • venues in New York and six-string would come most across the country, Ari is naturally to him. Ari also Join Musician Ari Hest for a now also focused on learned to sing at an early promoting his forthcoming personal look into his experiences age - before his seventh CD release, "Come Home." birthday, he was already and musical influences at this Ari's most elaborate singing on many children's recording project to date, informal question and answer TV commercials. He "Come Home" showcases continued to sing in choruses session before his performance. his songwriting and throughout elementary and performance abilities like high school. Your questions are welcomed. never before. The highly- Ari will graduate from New anticipated 9-song LP York University in December features brand new, original Sponsored by Campus Activities Board and will devote his full-time songs, most of which are and Residence Life to his music career. NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT VOLUME 100, ISSUE 3 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001 Tad

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Left: Picture in U Holdridge Carr, posed in a doom Wayne Wenz, p Middle is le. Editor in Chief, I Jordanger ('01). F creaked as the alumni mingled and that severa, fter spending several reminisced. Then the alumni moved reminisced a years away from to the student center, where the 1951 Pasque AiNorthern State banquet took place. Minder pose University and accomplishing their The banquet started with a brief of Seymour lifelong goals, the alumni have speech by President John Hilpert. photographe returned to help celebrate the Hilpert's speech touched on the Another n Centennial. recent tragedies and mentioned that by Marie IN The Gypsy week alumni activities a book on NSU's history will be 1931, was of commenced with the Gold and Silver published later this year. quadruplets banquet for the classes of 1951 and Thomas Black, director of the winter of 1976 as well as other NSU alumni in development with the Alumni "I remem the Centennial rooms of the Student foundation, also spoke. He hospital afte. Center. mentioned that the only connection go walk past The alumni first gathered in the between the classes of 1976 and 1951 quadruplets Lincoln Art Gallery, which many of was that in 1951, the students wore often. I also them used to know as the Sun Parlor dogpatch to the Sadie Hawkin's were no gua when Lincoln Hall was a residence dance and that "Dogpatch USA," the how the time hall. Since then, the many windows 1976 theme of Gypsy Days. The Many char have been removed and covered; royalty candidates were then were remark replaced by modern art. The introduced to the alumni. food service. couches, chairs, tables and the In attendance at the banquet were resent had phonograph that used to be a part of several past members of the Gypsy the lounge atmosphere have been court, including Janet Holdridge removed, but the wooden floor still Carr, class of 1955. Another memo NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT VOLUME 100, ISSUE3 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001

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Je in which Janet an Minder ('55) Seymour Hall for for the Pasque. ight: Exponent with beau Kevin iy Stoddard. classmates service w Ile t ey at ende burning o t e ol. Centra sicture in the school. Also in attendance were several irr and Dean Mary Simonsen Thompson , class alumni who had parents that NSU way in front of 1941, recalled waitressing in the has named buildings after. Bernard rayne Wenz, Lincoln dining hall. "I waitressed in Gerber, class of 1949, son of H.P. sque. exchange for my meals. I remember Gerber, after whom the Gerber t was shared carrying huge, heavy platters of food building is named, stated that he had ger, class of out to the tables." Shortly after 1941, lived close to NSU while growing up. the Schense the dining hall changed from family "One of my brothers almost 's hospital in style serving to cafeteria style dining. drowned in the fountain. After that, Another alumni, Frank Bohall, it was drained and later filled with over to the class of 1959, also worked for the dirt," Gerber said. n Sunday to food service when George Erikson Rachel Haire, class of 1941, also s. Back then was the director of the food service. has a relative who has a monument 'ard of very "George was a good cook. I on campus named after him; it is r that there remember some of us boys going out located on the campus green. Father babies. My and killing 15-20 pheasants and Haire was a pioneer priest in Dakota Ted." bringing them back to him. He Territory and also served on the the campus would prepare them and we would Board of Regents from 1897-1900. -icluding the have a nice pheasant dinner," Bohall Alumni returned to the campus the alumni said. not only for the Centennial but for sr the NSU Several other changes were also Gypsy week as well. "We wouldn't remarked upon, including the miss Gypsy Days for anything," removal of several quonset huts that Keith and Barbara Johnson said. "It's used to be on campus and the a lot of fins."

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"Over the River and Through the Woods" Arts @ the AARC • 612 SE 10th AVE • 626-7081 Aberdeen Community Theatre Wednesday, October 3 Winnie the Pooh Stuffed Characters Dough art 7:30pm Instructions and patterns provided to We'll introduce you to the adult create your favorite characters. side of this kid-friendly craft. "Grimms Tales" presented by Preregister by October 5. Preregister by October 29. Minneapolis Children's Theatre Classes start October 10. Classes start November 1. Johnson Fine Arts Center 7:00 - 9:00 pm. 1:00 - 3:00 pm Monday, October 8, 7pm Cost is $12 plus supplies. Cost is $18 plus supplies. Tuesday, October 9, 10am/lpm Feathered Egg Ornaments - ONE DAY Watercolor "Smiles of a Summer Night" Learn how to design and create Learn the watercolor basics including Directed by Ingmar Bergmann. Christmas ornaments from pheasant papers, brushes, paints and techniques. The NSU Fall Theatre Production of feathers that you provide. Preregister by October 24. "A Little Night Music" is based on this Preregister by October 31. Saturday, October 29 subtitled, Swedish film. Class: Saturday, November 3 7:30 - 9:30 pm Johnson Fine Arts Center Room 107 1:00 - 3:00 pm Cost is $36 plus supplies. Tuesday, October 30, 7pm Cost is $6. FREE

Clay Tiles Magic Tiles Quilt-ONE DAY ONLY 7;ce Lessens Learn how to construct 3 different tiles: You will create a very easy quilt that 61 painted, carved and molded. Tiles can begins with layering 12 different ADULT DANCE CLASSES @ the AARC be used as wall hangings, on floors, fabrics. 612 SE 10th AVE indoors and out. Preregister by October 19. 626-7081 Preregister by October 22. Class: November 3. Beginning Adult Tap: Monday 8:40 - 9:25 pm Classes start October 25. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Intermediate Adult Tap: Thursday 9:00 - 9:55 pm Length: Four Weeks Cost is $24 plus book and supplies. Beginning Adult Clogging: Wednesday 8:10 - 8:55 pm 1:00 - 3:00 pm Intermediate Adult Clogging: Wednesday 9:00 - 9:45 pm Cost is $24 plus $8 supply fee. Creative Cardmaking Adult Modern Dance (all levels): Thursday 7:55 - 8:50 pm Classes begin October 18. Adult Ballet (all levels): Monday & Wednesday 7:00 - 7:55 pm Beginning Knitting 1:00 - 3:00 pm Projects will be a mug rug, a potholder Cost is $24 plus supplies. DANCE LESSONS @ the ABERDEEN SENIOR CENTER and a dishcloth. 626-7081 Preregister by October 19. Beginning Tatting Preregister by October 3 Classes start October 4. This class will teach the basics of Classes start October 7 7:00 - 9:00 pm tatting, the old art of fine lace $30 per person Cost is $24 plus supplies. making. Beginning Two-Step Dance 4:00 - 6:00 pm Preregister by October 10. Country Line Dancing 6:00 - 8:00 pm Uncial Workshop Classes start October 16. Previous calligraphy supplies and 1:00 - 3:00 pm JITTERBUG/SWING WORKSHOP - ONE DAY ONLY experience required for this bold, Cost is $24 plus supplies. Washington Street Gym attractive and modern looking writing. 626-7081 Preregister by October 17. Henna Body Ar 10:00 am - Noon and 1:30 - 4:00 pm Classes start October 23. Henna Tattoos are non-permanent. $14 per person 7:00 - 9:30 pm Learn this easy-to-do way of Cost is $36 plus supplies. tatooing and creating body art. DANCE LESSONS @ the WARD HOTEL BALLROOM Henna Tattoos are golden brown in 626-7081 Photographing Kid- color and stay on for about 2 weeks. $25 per person Using easy to make backdrops and Preregister by October 8. natural settings, learn how to take Class: October 11. Ballroom Dance, Couples Only, 7:30 - 9:30 pm professional style photographs. Cost is $4 plus $3 supply fee. Preregister by October 1 Bring your camera to class. Classes start October 4 Preregister by October 10. Class: October 13. Fall Arts and Crafts Show Lindy Hop II, Couples Recommended, 7:30 - 9:30 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm Lakewood Mall Preregister by October 29 Cost is $6 plus supplies. Saturday, October 13 Starts November 1 10 am - 7 pm .

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South Dakota Residents Only. There will be Tai Chi classses The Dakota Gym is available to all Public Lands Only. held at NSU's Student Center in NSU students as an "open gym" Saturday, October 13 - 15 Thunder's Lair. Classes start at 5:00 setting. Contact the Intramural pm. There is a $3 charge per Issue Office for equipment session. The classes are requests or other needs. sponsored by Avera St. Luke's Dakota Hall Open Gym Schedule Physical Therapy and the NSU Counseling Center. Just show up Sunday - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm or call Vicki Danburg at 622-5979 Monday - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm for more information. Tuesday - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm - 10:00pm Classes: Thursday - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, October 4 Friday - Closed Tuesday, October 9 Saturday - Closed Thursday, October 11

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•IVCF "The Plunge" Thunder's •Soccer. Wayne State College, •VB: Concordia-St. Paul, Lair, 6:00-7:00 p.m. HOME, 1pm HOME, 7pm7p •CAB Hypnotist Frederid( •FB: Southwest State University, *Cross County: Roe Granger Winters, Administration AWAY, 1:30pm InAte, Aberdeen )qponent Published } /?i. .!ditorium, 9pm „i .../B:. Winona State, HOME, 2prry } 08 109 111 1 113 •VSC: Into the Streets, 9:30am - 1pm •Soccer. Univ. Minn.-Crookston, •Native American Day AWAY, 1pm NO CLASSES •FB: Minnesota-Morns, HOME, 1:30pm •VB:Wayne State HOME, 4pm •Cross Country. Dakota College •Marching Band, Milbank •Minneapolis Children's Theatre •Minneapolis Children's 'Theatre Championships, Madison, SD •IVCF "The Plunge" Thunder's Laic •VB: Southwest State University, •Soccer. Southwest State Univ. presents "Grimms Tales", IC presents "Grimms Tales", IC •Community Concert, IC Theatre, :00 pm HOME, 7pm HOME, 1pm -heatre, 7pm Theatre, 7pm 14 ,15 1 17 18 1 20

•FB: Minnesota-Duluth, AWAY, 12prn •Soccer. Bemidji State Univ., HOME, fpm •IVCF "The Plunge" Thunder's •VB: Moorhead State Univ., AWAY, Lair, 6:00 - 7:00pm 41c(11 •Exponent Published •Soccer. Moorhead State •US Air Force Band Concert, •CAB Musician Ali Hest, •VB: Univ. Minn.-Crookston, AWAY, \•NSU Choral Festival, JC, • Cross County: NSIC AWAY, 1pm CTheatre 7:30pm _} hunder's Lair, 8:30pm _} ....hampiortships Mons, MN } 21 22 123 27

•Make A Difference Day •IVCF "The Plunge" Thunder's •FB:Minnesota-Crookston, • 10/22 -11/14 Eighth Annual Lair, 6:00 - 7:00pm •Soccer Univ. Minn.-Morris HOME, 1:30pm High School Art Exhibition, NSU HOME,, 3pm *Soccer Univ. Minn.-Duluth, •CAB Open Mic Night ••VB: Univ. Minn.-Duluth, } : Bemidji State, HOME, 7 HOME, 1pm - tident... Center Gallery fhunder's Lair, Rpm prryHOME, 4pm

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Cross Country 9/8 South Dakota Tech Invitational, Rapid City 9/22 Sioux Falls College Invitational, Sioux Falls 10/5 Roe Granger invitational, Aberdeen 10/13 Dakota College Champions, Madison 10/20 NSIC Championships, Morris, MN 11/3 NCAA II North Central Regionals 11/17 NCAA II National Championships Football 8/30 NSU 7 Augustana College 57 9/8 NSU 0 St. Cloud State 24 9/15 NSU 28 Wayne State 6 9/22 NSU 2 Concordia-St. Paul 12 9/29 NSU 46 Bemidji State 47 10/6 NSU @ Southwest State 1:30pm 10/13 NSU vs. Minnesota-Morris 1:30pm Kelly "the Gazelle" Peterson Steve Rixen 10/20 NSU @ Minnesota-Duluth 12:00 noon Sports Reporter game and broke the two 10/27 NSU vs. Minnesota-Crookston 1:30pm consecutive match goals record. 11/3 NSU @ Winona State 1:30pm orthern State Growing up in California, Kelly 11/10 Metrodome Classic TBA University women's has been playing soccer since she N soccer team has had was five years old. Over the years Soccer an explosive season. Going into the she has played on a wide variety of 8/25-26 Minnesota-Morris Tourney conference season sporting an 8-2 teams, ranging from Olympic 25 - NSU 0 South Dakota State 2 record, the Wolves have been Development programs and club 26 - NSU 7 Augustana 0 chasing records, racking up big teams to high school soccer for the 9/1-2 4th Annual NSU Cup numbers and winning a lot of Vermillion "Tanagers" and most 1- NSU 6 York 0 games in the process. One of the recently as number six for the 2 - NSU 2 Rocky Mountain 1 brightest spots on the field for the Wolves. 9/8-9 Northern Michigan Tourney Wolves this season has been Kelly said about NSU, "I was 8 - NSU 1 Northern Michigan 2 freshman phenom Kelly Peterson. really surprised about the high 9 - NSU 2 Saginaw Valley State 1 Given the moniker "the gazelle" level play and competitiveness at 9/16 NSU 8 Presentation College 0 by NSU's public address team, Northern. With the talent here, I 9/22 NSU 5 University of Sioux Falls 1 Kelly stands out on the field with was really surprised at how much I 9/23 NSU 4 Jamestown College 2 her long strides and outright speed. have been playing." One of the brightest spots on the field for 9/29 NSU 0 Winona State 2 The Wolves competition has had When asked about her most the Wolves has been freshman phenom 9/30 NSU 2 Concordia-St. Paul 0 the unenviable task of trying to memorable soccer experience Kelly Kelly Peterson. Photo by Asley Sutton. 10/6 NSU vs. Wayne State 1:00pm hold Peterson in check. With a said, "My most memorable soccer to law school. 10/7 NSU vs. Southwest State 1:00pm team leading nine goals and a pair experience was the year my club Junior captain Natalie Blodgett, 10/13 NSU @ Minnesota-Crookston 1:00pm of assists on the season, Kelly has team was chosen to represent the Medford,Ore., said, " Kelly is an 10/14 NSU @ Minnesota-Moorhead 1:00pm been more then the competitors state of South Dakota at the amazing athlete who reads the 10/20 NSU vs. Bemidji State 1:00 pm can handle. Perhaps her most Midwest Regionals in Cincinnati, game well. She has amazing speed! 10/21 NSU vs. Minnesota-Duluth 1:00pm notable accomplishment on the OH. All of the best soccer teams Her nickname, 'the gazelle' dubbed 10/26 NSU vs. Minnesota-Morris 3:00pm season happened over the weekend from the Midwest were there and by NSU public address announcers 10/28 NSU vs. Emporia State 1:00pm of September 22-23. Kelly racked the level of competition was higher `Soupy C' and 'Silly Stu' fits her 11/2-4 NSIC Tourney TBA up hat tricks on two consecutive than any I had ever been up style perfectly. She has come in as a days against Jamestown College against." freshman and stepped into the Volleyball and the University of Sioux Falls. As a freshman, Kelly is studying starting forward role. She has made 8/24-25South Dakota State BK Classic With this outburst, Kelly tied political science. After she finishes an immediate contribution to the 24 - NSU 0 South Dakota State 3 NSU's record for goals in a single her career at NSU, Kelly plans to go team!" 25 - NSU 0 North Dakota State 3 25 - NSU 3 Minnesota-Morris 0 8/31-1 Southwest State BK Classic 31- NSU 0 Central Washington 3 Murphy's minute goal 31 - NSU 1 Morningside 3 Amanda Fickbohm 1- NSU 0 Minnesota-Mankato 3 Campus Reporter 1- NSU 3 Miss. U. for Women 0 andy Murphy, senior, 9/5 NSU 3 North Dakota State 2 Aberdeen, is running in 9/7-8 Rochester NSIC-NCC Crossover is sophomore season 7 - NSU 3 Nebraska-Omaha 2 with the Northern State University 8 - NSU 3 St. Cloud State 0 Wolves cross country team. 8 - NSU 3 South Dakota 0 "Keeping up with my teammates, 9/14 NSU 3 Minnesota-Moorhead 1 staying injury-free, and being able 9/21 NSU 2 Minnesota-Duluth 3 to give one hundred percent every 9/22 NSU 3 Bemidji State 0 race are some of my greatest 9/25 NSU 1 Southwest State 3 accomplishments," Murphy said. 9/30 NSU 3 Minnesota-Crookston 0 "Teammates are the greatest 10/2 NSU vs. Minnesota-Morris 7:00pm influence because of their desire to Murphy's personal best is a 28:47 at Roe Granger, followed by a 28:57 at the NSIC 10/5 NSU vs. Concordia-St. Paul 7:00pm do their best. Getting within one Championships last fall. Photo by Ashley Sutton. 10/6 NSU vs. Winona State 2:00pm minute of [Delbert] Black Bear us to do our best," Murphy said. "Seeing everyone together at the 10/12 NSU vs. Southwest State 7:00pm would be great for achieving one of "Other athletes from different finish line, all within that one 10/13 NSU vs. Wayne State 4:00pm my personal goals for the season." sports actually show up for our minute of Black Bear, would be a 10/19 NSU @ Minnesota-Crookston 7:00pm Not only does Murphy have meets to give us their support, wonderful achievement," Murphy 10/20 NSU @ Minnesota-Moorhead 4:00pm personal goals, but he has more which really helps; it's something said. "Last year, our team placed 10/26 NSU vs. Bemidji State 7:00pm than one influence from all aspects that is really inspirational to me third in the conference meet so if we 10/27 NSU vs. Minnesota-Duluth 4:00pm in his life. about the NSU athletics. My family match that or improve our placing, 10/30 NSU @ Wayne State 7:00pm "Coach Fuller has been a great is also a great influence, because the team would definitely have 11/1 NSU vs. University of Mary 7:00pm influence on me, not just in the they have all been runners at some reached another goal." 11/6 NSU @ Minnesota-Morris 7:00pm 'words of wisdom' he provides, but point in their life." Murphy's personal best is a 28:47 11/9 NSU @ Winona State 7:00pm also in the fact that he is a former Team goals are also just as at Roe Granger, followed by a 28:57 11/10 NSU @ Concordia-St. Paul 1:00pm runner, which gives him better important as personal goals to at the NSIC Championships last accountability. He's there pushing Murphy. fall.

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Melinda Jones Dalon Wynia, senior, Tyndall, to see the team place at least third Webmaster is an experienced asset to the in the region. Northern State University men's In the men's last tourney at eather Peterson, golf team. As an economics and Jamestown, ND, Wynia didn't do junior, Salem, is business finance double major, as well as expected, but he is H described by her Wynia has four years of focusing on improving his scores fellow teammates as the number experience on the NSU team and from last year. He wants to shoot one golfer on the Northern State six years of high school and pre- in the low 70s and improve his University women's golf team. An high school play. iron play. accounting major at NSU, Hockey Although Wynia has not played Wynia encourages anyone who 11/2 Northern State University Invitational Peterson can be seen almost as well as he would have liked this plays golf or who is interested in everyday at the course perfecting 11/3 NSU vs. South Dakota State, Iowa year, he notes that the team as a playing golf to contact Matt Brust State JV, Dordt Christian College her game. whole has improved quite a bit at Moccasin Creek Country Club Peterson placed 11th in the 11/4 NSU vs. Mankato, Black Hills State since last year. at 226-0989. 11/9 NSU @ Iowa State JV Brookings' tournament. She shot "The team is improving quickly, "Playing for the NSU golf team an 85 the first round and an 84 the 11/10 NSU @ Iowa State JV and the next few years look has been a great experience," 11/16 NSU vs. Des Moines College Hockey second round. In Marshall, bright," Wynia said. Wynia hopes Wynia said. Minn., Sept. 29-30, Peterson Club hopes to place in the top ten. 11/17 NSU vs. DMCHC Peterson's personal goal is to 11/30 NSU vs. University of Wyoming, shoot consistently in the low 80's. Mankato, Black Hills State (tentative) "Last year I didn't do as well as I 12/1 NSU @ Pierre hoped, but I plan on doing better 12/7 NSU @ DMCHC this year," Peterson said. 12/8 NSU @ DMCHC Peterson's teammate Sarah 12/14 NSU vs. South Dakota State Woodworth describes her as "a 12/15 NSU vs. South Dakota State leader and the spirit of the team." 1/11 NSU vs. Carleton College In addition to the women's golf 1/12 NSU vs. Carleton College 1/25 NSU vs. Dordt Christian College team, the men's golf team is also Dalon Wynia, senior, Tyndall, is an experienced asset to the Northern State University men's working hard. golf team. Photo by Stacey Stoddard. 1/26 NSU vs. Dordt Christian College 2/1 NSU @ South Dakota State 2/2 NSU @ South Dakota State 2/8 NSU vs. Iowa State JV Bemidji State spoils NSU's 2/9 NSU vs. Iowa State JV 2/15 NSU @ Dordt Christian College Homecoming in barnburner 2/16 NSU @ Dordt Christian College 2/22-23 NSU @ Great Plains Collegiate Hockey Association Playoffs at Des Moines, IA Bruce Bachmeier throw. The pendulum of jubilation Delta College in Stockton, Calif.: Sports Information then swung Bemidji's way, as the junior wideout Jimmy Johnson. pre-season favorite Beavers (3-2, 1- The Lodi, Calif., native ended with t took two overtime periods, 2 NSIC) celebrated their first seven receptions for 153 yards. But All HOME games are to be played at the Expo Building on the Brown over four hours of play, 93 conference win of the season. an even more favorite target on the County Fairgrounds. Game time has yet to be determined. I points, 947 yards of total The Wolves (1-4, 1-2 NSIC) day was senior tight end Lalo offense, 27 penalties, three blocked controlled the game during most of Otuafi (Fernley, Nev.), who hauled extra points, a 95-yard punt and a regulation, taking a 23-6 lead into in a career-high nine catches for 94 Women's Golf frantic final play that left the halftime. But the third quarter yards and a touchdown. On the 9/8-9 NSU @ Concordia Open @ outcome in question for a few belonged to Bemidji State, which ground, Bloomfield led the Wolves Detroit Lakes, MN seconds before Bemidji State's scored 20 unanswered points in the with 128 yards and four 9/16-17 NSU @ South Dakota State bench stormed the field to stanza. The Beavers roared back on touchdowns. On special teams, Invite @ Brookings celebrate a 47-46 win over the strong legs of nationally-ranked senior Jared Harward (American 9/19 NSU @ Jamestown Invite @ Northern at Swisher Field in running back Eddie Acosta, who Fork, Utah) used the wind and Jamestown, ND Aberdeen Saturday. ended the game with 186 rushing wowed the crowd by belting a 9/22-23 NSU @ Southwest State Invite Both teams scored on their first yards, 99 receiving yards and three school-record 95-yard punt. The @ Marshall, MN overtime possession from the touchdowns. feat was just two yards short of an 10/2 NSU @ Dakota Weslyan Open opposing team's 25-yard line, and BSU would even up its lead to 33- NCAA II record. @ Mitchell both nailed the extra point kick to 23 early in the fourth quarter Northern's defense, already 10/6-7 NSil@ NSIC Championships force another overtime period. BSU before the Wolves staged a playing thin in the defensive @ Willmar, MN took advantage of their second comeback of their own with 10 secondary, suffered another blow overtime possession and did the unanswered points to force when Harward (who is also the same, placing the pressure back on overtime. Sophomore kicker Owen team captain at safety) went down Men's Golf Northern with a seven-point lead. Olson (Denver, Colo.) redeemed with a leg injury in the second half. 9/7-8 NSU @ South Dakota State But NSU responded, as senior back himself against BSU by nailing a But despite it all, the until came up Invite @ Brookings Tefua Bloomfield (Kerns, Utah) 30-yard field goal to force extra with three consecutive three-and 9/14-16 NSU @ Iry Kaiser Invite @ burst loose for a 25-yard scoring play. Last season, Olson missed a out series in the fourth quarter to Fargo, ND burst. From there, NSU decided to field goal at Bemidji late in the allow NSU to come back. The 9/19 NSU @ Jamestown Invite @ go for the win by attempting a two- game. defense was also able to block three Jamestown, ND point conversion. Junior Despite the loss there were BSU point-after kicks. Junior 9/29 NSU @ Augustana College quarterback Scott Ackley plenty of highlights for Northern, defensive lineman Clint Merz Invite @ Sioux Falls (Stockton, Calif.) slipped as he was beginning with the team's offense. (Petaluma, Calif.) led the unit with 10/5-6 NSU @ NSIC Championships moving out of the pocket and Ackley kick-started NSU's offense a game-high 12 tackles on the day, @ Sauk Centre, MN heaved up a pass, which was and resurrected the passing attack which included three for loss of NSU @ Dakota Dunes (Date gobbled up in the end zone by by throwing for more yards than yardage. to be determined) senior wideout Cody Jamison the Wolves have passed for in their The Wolves will hope to (Murray, Utah). But the first four games of the season. reproduce Bemidji's feat next homecoming crowd of 4,952 fans Ackley was 233-of 53 for 370 yards weekend, as NSU takes on the role would soon see their victory play and two touchdowns. His most of possible homecoming spoiler at take a 180, as Ackley's knee was effective target of the day was his Southwest State (Marshall, Minn.) ruled down before he made the former receiver at San Joa uin Oct. 6.

The NSU football team battled hard against Bemidji State losing after two overtimes. Photos by Ashley Sutton.

PAGE 16 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT VOLUME 100, ISSUE 3 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001 Not the same old thing from Aberdeen's new kid on the block bolognese served over tortellini and single architectural treat of the ravioli? Exactly. Unfortunately, I have Downtown Cafe is the very cool old not tried them yet, but given the tin ceiling. There are separate quality of almost everything else smoking and non-smoking sections, there, I'm sure they are a safe bet. but the two are poorly divided. Still, Thank you Downtown Cafe for my meal was not ruined by smoke. finally bringing Italian food to And sorry, the owners have no liquor Aberdeen. license. I guess you'll have to pound Service on my two trips to the your Busch Light in the parking lot Downtown Cafe was good, with our across the street beforehand. I'm not parties being seated and given menus sure it's a good choice for a nighttime immediately and the food being date, taking a job candidate, or oversize u as . • rge n. i usrs tax tomato, mayo, and a hearty pile of delivered about 20 minutes after something of a more formal variety. he Downtown Cafe is now cut; it hung over the plate. It had a turkey that I gobbled down (sorry finding our seats. We were lucky to be But for a place to hit for breakfast, one of Aberdeen's newest lightly crispy outside and moist about that) quickly. I also had an seated before a party of ten entered lunch, or dinner with pals or parents, eating establishments, inerds. Yummy. The egg and Texas entirely forgettable salad (white part T one morning - there was only one it's a good call. and while you probably have not toast (yee-haw!) were fine, but the of an iceberg head, three carrot waitress working that morning. The Downtown Cafe brings good eaten there, there is a good reason for sausage patty was the star here. It's a shavings, and some Our Family-like Eating at the Downtown Cafe is a food with a little twist to Aberdeen, you to do so. Since I (along with my real patty, formed by somebody's dressing), but it did include a casual affair, in fact, quite casual. The and you can eat there on a student's lovely and vivacious wife, Kimberly) hands. True, visualizing some person mountain of good quality fries. The plain formica tables and bolt-upright budget. It's not a fancy place, but the have lived in Aberdeen, the building massaging your food is not food proportions are generous here. chairs would feel at home at a food is above par. In fact, invite your in which the Downtown Cafe resides particularly pleasurable to ponder, I'm sure Kim would have liked the Knights of Columbus of VFW hall. favorite history professor out for has been home to at least three but that old fashioned method forms dish had I offered her any. I'm funny Don't worry about dressing up. Still, lunch today. The Downtown Cafe is eateries. None of them were a patty feeling and chewing like a that way. Other sandwiches include: it's a bright and sunny environment, owned by the same folks who have particularity memorable, so I shed no patty should. And, it was the tastiest Chicken Caesar, Chicken Havarti, making it a test to steal bites from the Hong Kong Restaurant, so there tears on their passing. The breakfast sausage I've had in South and Honey Ham Swiss Sandwich. As eating partners without detection. If is some veteran experience running Downtown Cafe, just south of the Dakota. The price was $3.25. Heck far as burgers go, the Black Angus you're a Packers fan, you'll coo with the place. In short, the Downtown County Court House, has been in partner, I've paid more for a beer. Burger proved to be a winner. What delight at the yellow and green Cafe comes to you with my business since Spring 2001 and is And, as I scanned other people's kind of bun is that, anyway? It's dense highlights on the white walls. The recommendation. open six days a week and serves plates, (discretely, of course) I saw the and heavy with great texture and breakfast, lunch, and dinner (or is same Grettler-like proportions. Any taste. They grill the bottom too. that "supper" to you South room for improvement here? Yes, Grilled onions, guacamole, cheddar Dakotans? I give up). they serve margarine. Gack! There is cheese, and lettuce rounded it out. I was hoping that The Downtown simply no excuse for serving this And, what's this? I got a much better Cafe would serve a breakfast that was yellow matter at a restaurant, and it salad on my second visit. It had green a bit different than I have had in town creates an impression of poor taste leaf lettuce and ripe tomatoes, at other places. Thankfully, I found and inattention to detail that a new topped with a very chunky blue that their breakfast is not just another restaurant can ill afford. cheese dressing. It was simple but generic coffee shop meal (I'll be nice Lunch has a line of interesting good. and refrain from naming names this sounding sandwiches. I had a The real surprise is found when time - it's my second review). And, Facaccia (spelled with an "a"...) reading the dinner menu. Why? they are virtually giving away their Sandwich, priced at $4.99. In spite of Well, it's filled with Italian entrees! food; I'm talking cheap, folks. During the curious spelling, it turned out to Yes, there are steaks (don't forget this Downtown Cafe is located at 210 South Lincoln Street, Aberdeen„ 229-0196. Breakfast $2.50 my first visit, my wife had a Lone Star be a tasty, chewy, herbed slab of is Aberdeen - duh), but where else can - $5.50 Lunch $5.00 - $9.00 Dinner $5.00 - $9.00 Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am - 10pm. Special. The pancake was as bread, cut in half and stuffed with you find sauces like pesto and Photo by Stacey Stoddard. Comfort Eagle not that comforting Tyler Smith Music Critic The band has gone through of a late 1970s Elvis Costello song. dance music. social commentary, but it is many band members, and has It has a good beat and a well Track #7: Comfort Eagle- This sometimes hard to understand ake's new album finally settled on five members thought-out chorus. This has the is the title track. It has a very exactly what they are blends funk, 80s new that include: founding best song development on the strong electric guitar in the commenting on. The album has C wave, and even a little singer/songwriter John McCrea, album. background. It seems to be a very few highpoints and overall, it 70s southern rock, with campy who contributes on everything Track #4: Short Skirt/Long commentary on the lifestyle of, if is not really that good. Cake tries lyrics that try to send out some from vocals to acoustic guitar to Jacket- This is the song that I had to guess, would-be yuppies to combine many styles of music social message. This combination bass to keyboards, Vince DiFiore brought the album to my or even the belief that America that do not usually mix well of music could work, if the band on trumpet and keyboards, Xan attention. It is being run on MTV has become decadent in it's together. That may be why many was a lot better than Cake. With McCurdy on electric guitar, in a good rotation. The video excesses; I really have no idea. people still like Cake and they Comfort Eagle, the band's fourth Gariel Nelson on bass, and Todd features regular people listening The song has some other have something of a cult album, they hope to again achieve Roper on drums. to the song on the street. This interesting background music, following them, which is made up some of the same success that was Well, enough talk, let's check song probably has the best like an ominous chorus and of people who listen to alternative received in 1998 for their third out the music on this disk chance of scoring a hit on the keyboard, but the song is still music. album Prolonging The Magic, Track #3: Shadow Stabbing- It's album. It might also be played in good. Overall, I give this album two and the song Never There. not a bad song, but it reminds me bars that do not s r ecialize in Cake is known for it's sarcastic out of four stars.

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JEREMY AND GARY IN THE MOVIES Zoo tits um

characters that you love. want to go see this show again I am in total agreement with just to capture what I missed

Gary in that the show moves the first time.

quickly (about as fast as the As for a brilliant plot line,

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IIMILAY AND GAUY'S VIIIDEC IDICIU Aimcsir FAAtcus In this semi-autobiographical picture. written and directed by Cameron Crowe, we follow 15 year old William Miller (Patrick Fugit) as he embarks on a journey with the fictional band "Stillwater" on assignment for Rolling Stone. As this journey progresses, the two leaders of this band see Will's assignment with conflicting views. The lead singer, Jeff Bebe (Jason Lee), sees this as Gary, Ben Stiller aka Derek Zoolander, and Jeremy a driving force towards superstardom, while guitarist Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) doesn't trust Are you a top evil fashion Zoolander's love interest, become so over the top that it William "The Enemy" Miller and feels Rolling Stone gets really annoying. It also designer? Is the Prime Minister Jerry Stiller as Zoolander's will inaccurately portray the band negatively. As Will of Malaysia threatening to end agent, Will Ferrell as fashion made me laugh out loud and follows the band he encounters the seductive "Penny your child labor sweat shop by designer Mugata, and guest for long periods of time increasing the minimum wage starring such stars as David without resorting to the gross Lane" (Kate Hudson) which develops a pseudo- for workers? If so who is Bowie and Billy Zane as out style of comedy that our triangle between Lane, Miller and Hammond. really, really good-looking themselves. generation has grown accustomed Supporting cast members include Philip Seymour enough to get by any security? GARY'S REACTION to. A pleasant experience that Hoffman as Lester Bangs, who develops into a semi- Who spends their lives being would recommend to anyone mentor figure for Will and also Anna Paquin as one programmed to do what they How in the world could I not and also really, really plan on of the lovely groupies. are told? Who is dumb enough like this movie? I laughed so seeing again. not to realize what is going hard that I lost my voice. ALSO WORTH CHECKING OUT... JIEREMY'S REACTION on? Who? Male super-models. I had been looking forward Classic - The French Connection But who is really, really, really to seeing this movie since I 3% body fat, 1% brain good-looking enough to foil saw the preview about a month activity, and 90% very well Sci-Fi- The Last Starfighter (for G.P.) this evil plot? Male super- ago. I am a huge Ben Stiller done stupid comedy. That is Romantic Comedy - Somebody Like You model Derek Zoolander. At fan and the thought of him exactly what this show least that is the witty plot of bringing his Derek Zoolandet delivers. I too am a Ben Stiller this new comedy co-written, character to th6"big screen 44 fan and this show, in addition 1 1 1 Leonardo - Should have sunk like Jack in Titanic. directed, co-produced and me waiting in anticipation, I to the classic Meet The starring Ben Stiller. Teaming was not disappointed. 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PAGE 18 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT VOLUME 100, ISSUE 3 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001 A voice from Germany

Wendy Semmler their heads to grieve for those together and stated that "an Smith, Bobbi Jo Rissman and Debbi Guest Writer involved in the terrorist attacks. attack on one is an attack on all." Bumpous provide help with Amazingly, on Friday, September Europe has united to stand

WebCT, portfolio creation, and 'm scared. I won't deny it. 14, 2001, all of Europe halted for against terrorism. I have no more

software training. They can help I - along with the entire three minutes to support the fear than I did before these events you with any multimedia world - have no idea United States. For the first time, occurred.

production, but they don't know whether my country is going to be the events became a reality to me I do not feel helpless, and I now anything about books or declaring war. I do not want to be and not just a movie or a dream. no longer feel so afraid. photocopiers. in a foreign land when/if this During those eight minutes, I Nevertheless, I am saddened to

Dear Beulah, happens. I realize that I may cried for the people who lost their hear about the continuously actually be safer here as a German lives and for those who were left growing number of Arabic and What are the stacks, and why do citizen than in the United States behind to sift through the ashes Muslim people that are being guys keep asking me to meet them Dear Beulah, as an American. But that doesn't for their loved ones. I cried for attacked in the United States. It is there? The other day I was trying to find stop me from yearning to be at the people that might become stupidity to blame an entire Clueless a book upstairs and needed help. home with my friends and family involved if this stupidity escalates ethnic background for a handful Dear Beulah, When I asked the two women every minute of every day. into something much bigger and of terrorists, especially since most The stacks are another term for upstairs to show me where it was, However, I experienced much uglier. I cried for myself of the people now being the Main Collection (both upstairs they got really upset and told me I something this last week that has and the other Americans here terrorized are Americans. The and downstairs). It is where all the given me hope. On Thursday, that want to go home but can't. most important thing is for had to ask all my questions about books are stacked on shelves. I have Sept. 13, 2001, at 10:10 a.m. (3:10 Naturally, I was a little hesitant people to remain calm and find books and photocopiers no idea why guys are asking you to a.m. CST) my class took part in a at first to let people know that I constructive ways to help. downstairs. Why didn't they help meet them in the stacks, although it "Schweigeminute" for five was American, but I have felt rhope that all of the families me? is a secluded area to study your minutes. I later found out that nothing but support everywhere I and friends of the students of Still Smarting biology. not only did the city of Cologne turn. I have seen memorials, Northern State University are safe

Dear Smarting, partake in this moment of silence, signs, announcements, peace and unaffected by these acts of

While the Library Staff tries to but the entire country of marches - all expressing solidarity terrorism. I was lucky. However, make things as easy as possible for Germany shut down. People to the United States and I know some who are you in the Library, there are some stopped working, buses, trains sympathizing for the loss of life. experiencing losses that are things we have no control over. The halted in their tracks, cars People have approached me and unbearable. My thoughts and offices upstairs are staffed by stopped on the highways, and other Americans to give their prayers go out to all of the victims Northern's Instructional students took a break from class. condolences. It was such a relief of the terrorist attacks of Technology & Design team. Lorena Every person in Germany bowed to hear that NATO has bonded September 11, 2001. God Bless. Women's rugby starts off new season Sarah Breen Campus Reporter only been an organized club for have already gained nine players, two years. They pay dues and among them several freshman. fter two short weeks of belong to the Great Plains Union "I think that this year we will get practice, Northern under the USA Rugby association. along better as a team because we AState University's The club's advisor is Tove Bormes. have more common women's rugby club is off to a great In addition to playing, members ground."Mounga said. "I was start. They played the Sioux Falls are also the officers. This year's really happy with our Crows on Saturday, Sept. 22, tying officers are president Bobby Hix, sportsmanship." 5-5. co-captains Connie Mounga and The women's club also benefits Arrin Knock, and match secretary from having a men's rugby club on "We have 17 girls out this year," The women's rugby club has been active Connie Mounga, co-captain, said. Amanda Guthmiller. campus. for two years. Photo by Kyle Jordan. "It was frustrating because Some of their responsibilities "We have learned a lot this past setting up and refereeing at our Mounga said. rugby is very tough and physical, include setting up games and year from the men's rugby team. game on Saturday," she said. The rugby club will play several and we still have a lot of work to times, getting referees, and hosting We watch them play, practice with The team practices from more tournaments before the fall do, but we did good. Our goal this the other teams when they hold them occasionally and learn from September to May. season is over. year is to win as many games as we home games. them. They help us out a lot," "Rugby is a lot of fun because it Their next game is on Oct. 13 at can," Mounga said. The club is also gaining Mounga said. gives the girls who are scared to Brookings for Hobo Days. On Oct. The women's rugby club has members. While the team lost four "We would also like to thank participate in collegiate varsity 20, the women will host South been active for three years but has players last year, this year they Matt Turner for all of his help sports a chance to still play," Dakota State University. I] Lesson 2: Credit Tim Redetzke in one period begins multiplying in 1. Pay more than the minimum. Financial Wizard the next period. Just like when the Fool.com states that the average kids move out (sometimes), get American carries a $5,800 balance oday at Target I saw a married (sometimes), and have at an average rate of 18.3%. I bet sign that said, "Pay with kids (usually). Also, the original that NSU's student population isn't T credit. The easy way to price of the item charged still draws too far from the national average. pay." interest, too. This would be like the That said, your minimum payment Frankly, that's the biggest lie I've parents still pumping out babies a month is almost $100. 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PAGE 19 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001 VOLUME 100, ISSUE 3 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPONENT That you can petition the Lord with prayer Charlie Sudlow Copy Editor heart. Maybe you'll just forget about much denial that we're immune to itself without violence or the threat all the evils and wrongs and not the thought of being attacked? Is of violence? Should we have sit ins? white picket fence stands worry about them. Maybe you'll that why this is all such a shock? Is Should we protest the terrorists? with a sidewalk void of keep pointing your finger the other that why we're lashing out at What do we do? What should the racks or dirty little way. Maybe you'll keep blaming Muslims and people of Arabic elected government officials do? crevices. Many flowers bloom, lining everybody but yourself. Maybe decent? Is that why we put Japanese What should the young do? What the brick path leading up to an oak you'll keep looking everywhere but Americans into concentration should the old do? porch. A chain-link swing looks out in the mirror. Maybe you'll just keep camps after the attack on Pearl How do we prevent murder? How over a beautifully groomed lawn. A doing what you've done in the past. Harbor? Is this such a major event do we prevent crimes against lAttIttl large, bushy 'welcome' mat outside Maybe you'll be shocked again. to us that we hold it so tightly, humanity? What do we do? the door to wipe your feet on and a Maybe you'll say "I can't believe this making it more than an illusion, WHAT???!IMM How do we comfort ovvo feeling of warmth all around to cloak happened, not here, not to us, not in making it reality? Do we even know our children? How do we convince s yourself in. Now a cool breeze and a our home. For Christ's sake how safety is an abstract thought and not them not to be scared and not to fear Ashley Sutton and Stacey Stoddard glass of iced tea are just what you could they kill so many innocent a physical reality, that no number the unknown when we ourselves are Photojournalist need to compliment the evening. people." But this isn't something locks, bolts, or weapons are going to scared and we ourselves fear the Do you think it is Your 2.5 children and strapping new! Or is it? This isn't something make us any safer? Is this just unknown? Where do we go from soulmate shall return soon from different from what happens around another product of television and here? feasibk for the U.S, to their jaunt down to the ice cream the world every day! Or is it? This advertising? Why do people not How can we emulate the bravery shop with your iced tea and their big isn't any different from what has want to talk about the denial we live and courage of the Greatest smiles. Then you'll all go inside to sit happened ages before us! Or is it? in each and every day? Keep asking Generation, our mothers and down and watch "Who Wants To Be We are not the only ones this yourself that. fathers, our grandmothers and our A Millionaire" or "Survivor" happens to! Or are we? Why is America so ethnocentric? grandfathers without reprisal and together. Later in the evening after So why is this so different from Why is it so important to have savagery? How can we honor them the shows are over you'll tuck your when our embassy was bombed in revenge? What do we really hope to without all the bloodshed they kids into bed and kiss your love good Africa in 1998 or when our aircraft accomplish by threatening these incurred? Tell me! I want to be more night. Then off you'll go to Fantasy carrier was bombed in Yemen just terrorists? What is a war campaign of an American! I want to, but not if at they want to d . Land, far away from the life that you this year? Why is this so different going to solve? Isn't the Middle East it entails murder in the name of er what you do." live. Far away from any illusion of from any other place being attacked in enough turmoil? Don't we need defense. I have the utmost pride to is James. freshrif' pain, any glimpse of hurt, any that has nothing to do with us? Is to extend a helping hand and not be a natural born American and thought of sorrow, any hint of crime, this different just because it's add to the death toll? Or do we need would go to battle to defend that any sense of torment, away from any terrorists and we can't identify to kill some of theirs too? Do we name, but if we can prevent war lack of safety, away from, wait, wait, them? Is it that we don't have a need to prove that we're that big of a shouldn't we? Shouldn't we try wait, wait, wait, STOP!!!!! definite target? Why is this any country? Shouldn't we be practicing everything first and then go to war, Whose life is that?!! Not mine and different from us firing missiles what we preach to our children? not go to war and if that doesn't probably not yours either! But that's anywhere or at any time and Isn't this the exact opposite of what work start trying everything else? Or what we're supposed to have, right? accidentally killing a few here and we were taught and what we've been should we extract revenge for the "No. i think it is real h, That's the definition of a safe there because of our computers told? Why is awareness so taboo? Is lives they so viciously destroyed? Rice they want to to but it happiness, isn't it? That's the life gliching? Is collateral damage that ignorance so blissful that we need to What should we do? What is has been around so. we're under the illusion that we have simple? Is there a number that kill to extract comfort? Isn't it possible for us to do? What are all and in some of or that we should have or that we crosses the line? Is it all right to kill enough? What is enough revenge the options? We've seen the knee cultures, 7C s almost a way s want to have. We have that security 999 people, but heaven forbid we and what is enough collateral jerk reaction, now what is the life. Not the acts and sense that we're untouchable by cross that 1,000 person mark? What damage? How many more lives are sensible thing to do? To rise up or to themselves. but how they the rest of the world, that we're number of dead is acceptable and going to balance the scales? stand down? If we rise up then how perceive Western cultures.". , somehow different from everyone which is unacceptable? Are people We have an incredible do we limit the amount of casualties? Romona Sitter, junior, else, but still the same, that we're that expendable to us? To them? opportunity to set an example for If we stand down then how do we safe, yet still free, that someone is Is that what our world has come the rest of the world to follow. No vindicate our nation? How daunting looking out for us. You know, to? If so, then why is everyone so matter what our choice is the world are these questions? How they are because, HEY, WE'RE shocked? Why is everyone so mad? will follow. With one action we can answered will define our generation AMERICANS! RIGHT! Is our sense of security and our sense show how secure we are. Can't we? just as the questions our parents and Maybe tomorrow you'll keep that that we're so separate from the rest of Isn't that what we'd like to believe? grandparents faced defined their small piece of denial closer to your the world that strong? Are we in that But again, how does a nation defend generation. - Yes, in a way. lot of natkms look op to and if we set an munpi Happy Birthday Libra they'll follow and put an, end to some of September 22-October 22 terrorism that's going Gena Meier you to new friends, volunteer for It is time to tie up loose ends. You However, don't take advantage of Starry Anderson,) Campus Reporter something totally different, and, by may not be able to pay back loans or being in the spotlight, some wary Lemon Oct. 18, you can ace a test, score a resolve disputes as quickly as you people might not trust you. ibra is ruled by the planet winning goal, or find the right outfit. would like, but setting up a plan near Try not to bite off more than you Venus, the planet of love. Mercury, the planet of Oct. 17 would be a good idea. If you can chew. You might find yourself ou will have good luck communication, hangs out in your find yourself getting into deep water, overwhelmed with your current this month, especially when finding sign, so you are unable to shut up slow down and take another look at schedule, but don't worry. After you new friends and romances. But when needed. 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