November 13, 2002 • Volume 101, Issue 4 • http://www.northern.edu/exponent/index.html Mission Statement President Bush makes NSU history "NSU Student Publications Lori Mack, Layout Editor and The Center's doors produces a newspaper full of Mandy Martin, Campus Reporter opened at 7:30 a.m., local, state and world and people to began information. We believe resident George W. Bush lining up inside. students have the right to be visited Aberdeen on Oct. Tickets were heard. We believe tie truth 31, becoming the first handed out starting should be written. Our motto p president to visit the city since 1936. at 8 a.m. Community is or the students, bythe , with the stud Bush also earned his place in members were Northern State University's history allowed up to four books by renting the Barnett Center tickets per person, Wolves for his rally. while students were Rumors about a possible visit allowed only one. bulletin from the president flew around the Students, however, community the week before the were not told that event, but were not confirmed until they were only Shelterbelt's just four days before the rally. allowed one ticket Information about the rally and how until they reached the call for entries to obtain tickets was distributed front of the line. through newspapers, radio, and tv. Many students were The Shelterbelt a collection of Bush spent a few moments with fellow Republicans Mike Rounds, Bill Janklow, and John Thune. Information was also passed angry because they Photo by Ashley Sutton. student literature, art and music is through word-of-mouth. could only get one being revolutionized. The People wanting tickets began ticket when they had expected four. that "it's not easy living in South reasons were his ability to work well publication needs the creative their wait in line around 11:30 p.m. Some were disappointed because Dakota because of the stagnant with both Democrats and works of students. Check out the Tuesday, Oct. 29; tickets became they had planned on getting tickets economy and the declining Republicans and the facts that he article on the arts page and the available at 8:00 a.m. the next for friends. population in rural communities. works hard on behalf of citizens, advertisement in this issue." morning. One NSU student, The number of tickets given out South Dakota is proudly and that he is committed to the freshman that morning has been estimated at independent." He wants to make military—not just at election time, Greetings Bobby Reindl, Wessington several different numbers with the sure that South Dakotans know that but always. Finally, he felt that Springs, said about the wait "I'm not most often repeated number at "[their] votes count." Thune was doing a good job of sure why I'm here freezing, but how 1,000. It is estimated that close to After Rosenthal, Thune took the putting plans in place to cut taxes from the SA often do you get to see the 6,000 tickets were printed and the podium. Thune said that "This and help medicare. We here would like to take a president? Right on." tickets not given away at the Barnett morning, [we] are rewriting history Bush also addressed the current moment of your time to say hello. Presentation College freshman Center were reserved for school and [that although the president is] issues of terrorism and crime. He Hello! Lisa Ma rtenson, Henry, and children, Aberdeen Chamber of here because he is Republican, the made it clear that he wants to find Well now ... that was nice wasn't Presentation freshman Leah Commerce members, and local president represents all Americans, killers and bring them to justice no it ...speaking of nice, it would be nice Schelske, Alpena, said "We felt that politicians and businessmen, regardless of party. [This is a] slice matter how long it takes. He said we to hear your concerns. We will take it was a once in a lifetime University Foundation members, of American history. [The people have an obligation to future any form of concern, complaint, or opportunity that couldn't be and some NSU student groups. here can] tell their children about generations to protect the freedom question. You can stop by our missed. Sitting under many The long wait began' again late the day you saw the president, headquarters in the Student Center blankets, hanging out with friends is Wednesday evening when people Halloween 2002. Today is a office 201, or get a hold of one of your something we'll never forget. began camping out in order to be part of South Dakota's history, senators that were displayed in the President Bush is a wise man that able to get into the rally. One group Aberdeen's history, and your last installment of The Exponent. We many people can't say they met." brought along a tent and portable history. everyone here today is meet once a week in the Student Freshman Lee Heckenlaihle, heater for the long night ahead. a part of history." Center Maroon B on Tuesdays at 9 Menno, said "This is a once in a By the time the doors opened to When Bush arrived, he pm. You are welcome to come. lifetime event. I like to do crazy begin admitting people at 7:30 a.m., greeted the crowd by No ... for real ... come! things. I am in the National Guard on Thursday, October 31—the day of announcing that next time he We have had several people come so I think that I can make it tonight. the president's visit--the line of visited South Dakota, he to voice concerns. A recent concern It is really cold out here." people zig-zagged across the wanted to go pheasant pertained to the status of American The people waiting in line were parking lot and backed up into the hunting. Bush then said, "The Sign Language being upgraded to a bundled up against the cold. Some Johnson Fine Arts Center. American spirit is alive and foreign language credit. It has been had brought sleeping bags and People could use one of two well today. So is the spirit of met with resistance form some blankets, some just braved the cold entrances depending on their type determination to defend our faculty, but do not fret, open minds by wearing many layers of clothing. of ticket; they could use the V.I.P. freedom no matter what the will prevail. Some people shared the line-waiting door on the east side of the Barnett cost." We would also like to encourage with friends. They brought cookies Center or the regular door on the He encouraged citizens to participation, on your behalf, in our and bars over to the Barnett Center north side. Regardless of which line exercise their duty and vote. sPpreeseiccratt Bzhmryp. s gzoak:yaBirni Btouzari.ng his scavenger hunt printed in this issue parking lot and took turns waiting the people were in, when Bush's Bush said that people should of The Exponent. This and other fun in line and waiting in the cold. plane landed at 9:15 a.m., the doors go to the polls and elect these filled activities will be sponsored on a Some groups were even fortunate were locked by the Secret Service three men (Thune, Janklow, and that we hold so dearly. monthly basis courtesy of all of us enough to have friends run to and no more people were admitted. Rounds) because it is in the best Bush said that we "owe it to the here at the Student Association. Hardees to get them hot chocolate People were allowed to watch the interests of their families and their military and their families to give That will about do it for now ... if or coffee. By 7 a.m. Wednesday, rally on closed-circuit tv in the state. Further, he said the them the best pay, training and you have anything you want to say Oct. 30, the line for tickets stretched Johnson Fine Arts Center. candidates shared the values of the equipment." He said, "if you harbor and don't know whom to say it to ... around the Barnett Center. After people were admitted to the people of South Dakota. Meanshile, a terrorist, you are just as guilty as call us at 2528. We will listen, and if rally, they were checked over chants of "Thune, Thune, Thune" the terrorist," then went on to say nothing else, we do have an by the Secret Service to make could be heard coming from the that as commander-in-chief, he has answering machine. sure that no one was carrying crowd. all the confidence in the world that Have a great Thanksgiving Break! weapons or anything on the Bush thanked NSU President the military will be successful. "not approved" list. People John Hilpert, university staff, the Finally, the president commented Student Association even had to leave behind mayor of Aberdeen and its citizens. on War on Iraq. He said that the bottles of juice and water. He also thanked the people present United Nations should "do their job INDEX 16 PAGES Once inside the arena, at the rally for their vote, their past and disarm Saddam Hussein" and people were handed stickers, support, and their future action at Iraq and that "if not, we'll lead a News 2-3 signs, and noise makers. the polls. Bush said that when you coalition and disarm him." "We EDITORIAL 4 While waiting for the find honest, recent people running have the chance in this nation to MUSIC SPECIAL 5 president to appear, some of for of you should vote for them. bring great good to this world and FEATURE 6-7 the Republican candidates All the republican candidates had that this country is tough, strong, PRESIDENTIAL VISIT spoke. Among the candidates Bush's support. He said that the and determined to and can bring peace to this world," Bush said. FEATURE 8-9 there were John Thune, Bill people should elect Rounds because In his closing comments, Bush TRACKER 10 Janklow, and Mike Rounds. of his "vision for education" and Joe Rosenthal, chairman of the should elect Janldow because of his thanked the crowd for representing ENTERTAINMENT 11 South Dakota Republican "solid record with the state of South the American spirit. Then Bush ARTS 12-13 e Party, said that "he could feel Dakota." spent a few minutes shaking hands SPORTS 14-15 President Bush heartily endorsed th the excitement as [we] prepare Bush gave many reasons for with people, and even holding one 16 Republican candidates. Photo by Ashley CLASSIFIED Sutton. for the election." He also said electing Thune. Among those baby, before exiting the arena.

News 2 Wednesday, November 13, 2002 News Exponent Kids Voting takes Aberdeen by storm New "School Spirit" Mandy Martin becomes more Campus Reporter educated," Jim Ragatz, apparel makes its hn Thune wins the U.S. board president for Kids Senate election, while Voting South Dakota Stephanie Herseth wins the said. Ragatz is also co- re resentative seat for South chair of Kids Voting way to Aberdeen Dakota. Sound like misinformation? Aberdeen. Well, not according to South The impact of the Kids Steph Oslund items will be added soon. "We plan Campus Reporter Dakota's kindergarten through 12th Voting project can be felt on offering many different things graders who participated in the community-wide. "By customized for the town or school, here's a new, easy way for November 5 general election reaching out to students including fun items like socks, caps, Northern State shorts and more," said Geffre. through Kids Voting South Dakota at an early age, Kids 10.noekesleonganttair school tserehnottud signs on the. can vote . University students to The company offers custom (KVSD). Voting hopes to create in show their school spirit. The new ordered merchandise to more than According to the Chiesman students a habit of learning about participate in an election," senior internet-based Aberdeen printing 20 other schools as well. The Foundation for Democracy the candidates and issues and also to Student Ambassador Heidi Bartell, company called "Your School Spirit" company plans to open physical webpage, "Kids Voting South establish a habit of voting. Studies Lemmon, said. specializes in customized "school stores in Aberdeen as well as in Dakota is a project of the Chiesman have shown that communities with "It is important for groups like spirit" WWW.9 0th'SC110015pirlf.. co" Britton and Foundation, a non-profit, strictly Kids Voting have a higher voter Student Ambassadors to volunteer apparel. Cory Oakes and nonpartisan organization. KVSD turnout than communities which do so projects like Kids Voting can be Geffre, Ellendale, curriculum is used in schools to not have the program," Ragatz said. successful. Without volunteers, former NSU COIN" N.D. Future teach South Dakota children how More than 2,000 students in the activities, events, and projects student and stores will be elections work in our democratic Aberdeen public and private schools important to the community president of opened in society. The children learn about participated through voting and couldn't be possible," Ric Dias, the new Webster and actual candidates and issues and through various contests and Student Ambassadors advisor, said. company, Redfield. participate in their own mock activities. "Kids Voting could not survive developed Geffre also election, voting at KVSD tables in The Kids Voting project takes the without our volunteers. Some of the "Your School owns "Print the official polling places where their work of numerous volunteers. "Kids groups involved in Election Day Spirit" be Online ,c3cbool ,Store On It", a local parents vote." Voting activates over 200 activities are: Home Federal Bank, because he screen- The importance of Kids Voting [Aberdeen] volunteers to work the Exchange Club, IRS, Aberdeen believes that a huge need exists in the printing shop in Aberdeen located at goes beyond teaching children to precincts and to work at tabulating Central students, Aman Collection, community for "school spirit" attire. 422 S. Main St. Although they are vote. "Kids Voting is important the results. This is in addition to the F&M Bank, League of Women "There just isn't enough selection or separate companies, anyone with because it not only introduces work done by educators in the Voters, Dacotah Bank, Presentation versatility in pre-ordered designs," questions is encouraged to call 225- students to voting, it also helps them classroom," Ragatz said. College students, Retired Teachers he said. Students who are interested 8939 and ask for Tammi, stop by to become educated voters through Northern State University sent Association, Optimist Social Club, in making special orders need not Print On It, or email Geffre at travel further than the nearest [email protected] . classroom curriculum lessons. volunteers to staff precincts as well. NSU Volunteer Clearinghouse, computer. Special discounts are offered to Students are provided with sample NSU Student Ambassadors staffed Brown County Auditors Office and The company website, those who order large quantities of ballots and go to the same polling the booths at the South Dakota many more individual volunteers. www.yourschoolspirit.com , caters to items. Geffre suggests using the places as their parents. Also, because School for the Blind and Visually We even had two foreign exchange the orders of students with a variety service as a fundraiser. It takes the students are encouraged to go Impaired. students from Brazil and Germany of items to offer. T-shirts, between seven and ten days on who participated by helping to staff home and discuss the candidates "It was a good experience for the sweatshirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, average to fill an order, but if needed, and issues with their parents, the voters. It helped them get prepared a precinct and learn about our and hoodies are all available. Other the order can be expedited. adult voting population also for when they actually get to voting process," Ragatz said.

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THE Elections are finally over, or are they? whir OF NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY Shama Thomason my heart, how much we have congratulate him, but not to concede computer chip in Davison Counties Campus Reporter appreciated your support through to him. According to KSFY's website, counting machine broke which Brandy Schnabel this whole campaign." He also told Thune addressed his family, friends delayed the counting process. News Editor lection Day finally rolled his supporters that he thinks Rounds and supporters saying, "At this point While Shannon County voters gave Lori Mack into South Dakota on Nov. is committed to helping South obviously the numbers are in and we Johnson a big push in votes—giving Layout Editpr 5 and did prove to be as Dakota. came up a little short." However, Thune only received 248 votes out of Patrick Ebert E Advertising NI a nager Janklow is now heading to Thune says he wants to make sure all 3,120—those results for Shannon close as some thought it would be. Michael Fosdick About 73.2 percent of Brown County Washington, D.C. after spending 16 the math adds up. There were some County were also delayed until early Business Manager voters made it to the polls, helping to years as governor. His victory speech issues in Todd County that need to be Wednesday morning because some Melinda Jones make the elections turn out larger was held at Sioux Falls' Ramkota Inn investigated, such as if the polls were ballots were not filled out properly. Webmaster than the previous presidential where, according to KSFY's website, open too long. Junior Jay Kessler, In this situation, both a republican Ashley Suttbn Photo Editor election which received about 68.3 Janklow said, "A majority of people in Aberdeen, said "John Thune's ethical and a democrat looked at the ballot percent of South Dakota registered this state put their faith in me tonight devotion towards making South and both agreed on how the voter voters. when they voted. It's my job to go to Dakota a better place is an had intended voting. Jordan Palmer Rebublican Mike Rounds became work for those who voted for me and underlining example of the phrase There is also the issue of some Office Manager the new governor of South Dakota prove to those who didn't vote for 'The battle might have been lost, but precincts, such as the Rosebud who beat his opponent Democrate me, that I'm worthy of that majority the war is definitely not over."' Indian Reservation, opening early. Jim Abbot with 189,912 votes, of support I got. Because The reservation includes Todd, winning 57% to 42%. Republican I'm going to try "And now I'm asking of the Mellette, and Trip counties and most Rachel Engel Bill Janklow won 53% of the votes to do that." closeness of Gregory County. The reservation Mandy Martin Missy Nguyen in the by custom uses Central Time. They Rachel Engel and went from former governor to Janklow plans Republicans, Democrats, Steph Oslund Greg Parmeter the new lone House representative, to continue to South opened up as usual at 7a.m. central Campus Nests Opinion beating democratic opponent serve as and Independents ... are Dakota time but was ordered by Republican Stephanie Herseth with 179,948 Governor until you ready to work Senate Attorney General Mark Barnett to race, it is remain open until 7p.m. Mountain votes verses her 153,551 votes. he goes to take Ben Botita The democrats finally took center his new office together?" required by Time or 8p.m. Central Time. Amanda Fickbohm Raphael Duncan SSteve Rixen state law to Despite all the problems that came Steve Risen stage as Senator Tim Johnson won in Washington. Jeremy Swanston Mike Rounds Sports the very close battle that went well Many people hold a with counting ballots and now Feature into the night against Republican wonder now Governor-elect recount if having to recount ballots, with Representative John Thune with that the elections Thune asks elections nation wide, the only a 528 vote difference. are over if Janklow's opponent for one. If a recount does occur, Republicans took control of the Govemor-elect Rounds has been a Herseth will be staying around after South Dakota may have to wait until senate with 51 seats while Democrats state senator for ten years. He the election. According to the Argus December for a sure Senate winner. have 46. South Dakota senator Tom earned his bachelors degree in Leader, before the elections Herseth First, county auditors will be going Daschle moved from Senate Steph Oshmd political science from SDSU and is a said, "Yes, I plan to stay. I hope to through their registration books Majority Leader to Senate Minority Sham Thomason partner in a real estate and insurance stay. This is a key part of my future. name by name to make sure there Leader and the Republicans now business in Pierre. According to Some people leave at 18 and don't were no mistakes. This is expected control both the House and the KSFY's web site, Rounds wants come back. I always come home to take at least a week. Thune Senate. TnTrkrp South Dakotans to work together to again." cannot ask for a recount until the Other winners included Secretary /en Boit* make a difference. Rounds stated, Johnson was reelected by 528 15th, after counties have verified of State winner Chris Nelson over yan DaileyR J Missy Nguyen "And now I'm asking Republicans, more votes than Thune. Though their results and sent them to the Kate Looby and Alex Martin. Larry Democrats, and Independents .. . Thune took the lead a majority of state Board of Canvassers. Recount Long won Attorney General over are you ready to work together?" election night, after the votes from is not expected to get under way until Ron J. Volesky and Bob Newland. Rounds' opponent, Jim Abbott, Shannon County came in Johnson the end of this month though still it is Rich Sattgast is State Auditor over Tracy Russman addressed a crowd on Tuesday night took over. Johnson stated that it's not for sure if Thune will ask for a Dick Butler. Vern Larson won State after results showed that Rounds had time to put the election behind and recount. Treasurer over Scott McGregor. won the governorship. According to get on with the business of Congress. "I think the recount will turn up Bryce Healy is the Lands KSFY's website, Abbott said he felt He also stated that if there is a with the same numbers. It's Commissioner over Alan Aker and too old to cry and hurt too much to recount, he will deal with it when it pointless to try and change what has William R. Stone.The Public Utilities laugh. To his opponents, his staff, comes. During his acceptance already been done. Go Tim Commissioner four year term went Letters: Should be double-spaced typed and fewer and supporters, Abbott said, "On speech in Sioux Falls, he praised the Johnson!" Freshman Becky Charles, to Bob Sahr over Curt Johnson. The than 200 words. Letters must include the author's behalf of Colette, myself, our officials who were in charge of the Brookings, said. Public Utilities Commissioner for the signature, name, address and telephone number plus class and home-ton if a NSU student. Faculty daughters Sara, Lyndsey, and Nancy, election. There were some issues as the six year term went to Gary Hanson and staff must identify their various positions. I want to tell you from the bottom of Thune also called Johnson to ballots were being counted. A over Pam Nelson.

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south side, putting NSU students only about 35 have been EXPRESS completely revamped. Head The Exponent bimonthly directly behind the home bench reserved, leaving a few still online, meet the staff and team about the history of The and moving visiting students vacant. 2303 6th Avenue SE Exponent. behind the visitor's bench. If you are interested in http://www.northern.edu The band will stay at the east reserving seats for yourself, (Next to Slumberland) end of the court. contact Bob Olson at 626-7732 or /exponent/index.htini "We are doing this to raise any Wolves Club member. Editorial 4 Wednesday, November 13, 2002 Exponent Editorial Our Voice Damn "The Man," Bush earns his place in NSU History save your brain! is a very big part of who I am. I also have they thought that they would be able to a treble clef, obviously because I am a get in quickly, but had to wait in line like resident Bush got his place in musician. I also have a Celtic love knot everybody else. One school even brought Northern State University's because even though it gets me in trouble, a bus from Huron, but couldn't get in. p history when he visited on Oct. I always, ALWAYS follow my heart. I How fair is that? 31, 2002. For those lucky ones that have these things with me permanently so Central High School marching band actually got into the Barnett Center, they I don't forget who I am when some "Great and flag corp members also got tickets for were greeted with a very "circus-like" Mind" is telling me who I should be. their parents, although they weren't atmosphere. There were bands and When you come to college, you have a shakers. It was unbelievable how originally scheduled to prform. All these Rachel Engel pretty good idea about what you want to tickets could have gone to the community disorganized the entire rally was, even Fine Arts Columnist be, and where you want to go, and of members who waited outside in the cold beginning with the ticket sales. course people are going to try to mold you People began standing outside the weather. How fair is that? ere we are at an institution of into the best person you can be, but Barnett Center Tuesday night at 11:30 On the day of the rally, the door was higher learning. We start sometimes a "Great Mind" seems to think p.m. They were the ones that were fired closed in the face of the staff members out here, our minds as fertile that if you don't emulate them, you aren't up about getting in. One of the first from the New Beginnings Center. These H soil, just waiting to have seeds of being the best you can be. people that got tickets didn't even get into staff were with the disadvantaged kids knowledge planted in them. We come to Too many of us are buying into the the rally. Students were also lied to. They from NBC who looked had so looked college looking for our own identity. We philosophies of these "Great Minds". We were told that each person in line could foward to getting in and were told that begin to decide what we really believe in are becoming disciples for their own get up to four tickets. After waiting in line they would be allowed entrance. How fair once we are out of the house and out on twisted religions of how to study, practice, for hours--even overnight--they were only is that? our own. play or write. We aren't developing a allowed one ticket a piece because they A common misconception is that the My advice to all of you out there, sense of self. If this continues, we could were students. How fair is that? mixup with tickets is the fault of NSU whether you are a first year student or a just as well be clones, and the world Many people had to send their friends when all the school did was rent the fifth year student, in the words of Dolly would be a very boring place in which to to get their tickets because of classes. So Republican party the Barnett Center. Parton, "Figure out who you are, then do live. when their friends came back without How fair is that? it on purpose." Unfortunately there are I'm not suggesting anyone have a closed extra tickets, I'm betting that they were All in all, it was great for the president many "Great Minds" out there who are mind. I think testing your beliefs against pretty disappointed. How fair is that? to come and visit us here in Aberdeen, but going to try to get you to change your someone else's will only make your I saw the line for tickets stretch around was it really worth it for the Republican belief structure, or your political convictions stronger. It's ok to say, "OK. the Barnett Center. A ton of people that party? This rally managed to make a lot affiliation, and even the way you live your You believe something to be true, and I do were in that line, didn't get any tickets at of people happy and at the same time life. Don't let any of the "Great Minds" not, so let's just leave it at that." all. How fair is that? managed make that many more people do this to you. If there is one thing I learned from People also reported that they could UNhappy. Granted, the "Great Minds" have far being a debate coach, it's that you have to reserve up to four tickets via phone by Members of Editorial Board includet: Patrick more life experience than we do. I'll also know your opponent's side as well as you calling the Thune office. How fair is that? Ebert, Advertising Manager; Michael Fosdick, Business Manger; Ashley Sutton, Photo Editor; admit that one of my favorite quotes is, know your own. The reason these "Great Reports came in later that groups such Melinda Jones, Webmaster; Brandy Schnabel, "Learn from other people's mistakes, Minds" are trapping us is that we don't as the band and the sports teams got a News Editor; and Lori Mack, Layout Editor. you'll never live long enough to make even know our own side, and they are bunch of tickets. I can understand why them all yourself," but I am a tactile taking advantage of that fact to get us to they would want students at the rally, but Does something on this page learner. change our beliefs. why are they singling out certain groups really get to you? Want to let I learn best when I experience If there is one thing I have learned since of people? Band members were supposed something for myself. I have made I have been at school, it's that you have to to get tickets for their parents, but many us know exactly what you plenty of mistakes, and I have learned stay true to what you believe in. It's okay said that they were going to give them to from them more than I could have learned to change your beliefs, but only after their friends. How fair is that? think? from some "Great Mind" telling me what you've examined yourself and those Tickets were also sent to area Write a letter to the to do. around you. businesses and schools. They, however, For instance, I have three tattoos. Don't be forced into anything. Hold weren't told that they needed to be there editor! (Gasps from everyone who thought I was fast to your faith in whatever you chose to early. Many of the schools didn't get Send it to Student Publications, NSU Box such an angel.) I have them for a reason. have faith in. Vote the way you want to there until 8:30 or later, so they weren't or email it to vote. Live the way you want to live. And able to get in. Some elementary school 861 I have a butterfly (an African Blue Swallowtail) because it represents the always remember that Great Minds don't students were standing around outside in 5topub@northern edt. resurrection of Christ, and my spirituality always think alike. the cold weather without a coat because , , Has it hit South Dakota: post-election depression? overshadowed by the negatives. Such is same children in such an obviously get me out to vote for their candidate, I'm politics, such is life. This would be a fine dangerous situation supporting a cause more powerful than I thought. time for us to look back and examine this they can not even begin to understand is I will miss the much deserved national year in politics, and what it all really meant. irresponsible, negligent, and just plain attention that this state finally received. We Let me start with those things that I will stupid. My mom used to tell me to go play have a very unique political climate and surely not miss: in traffic, but I don't think she really meant history here in South Dakota, and it is First, and most importantly, we can now it. I wonder if that's what these parents said worthy of being noticed. If nothing else, get back to our usual fair of commercials and then took it seriously. You should all be Johnson-Thune did this state a service in with talking animals and scantily clad embarrassed for prostituting your children getting our name on the national news Greg Parmeter women. This year's campaign ads were the to meet your own political ends. Children nearly every day for the last two months. Opinion Columnist most annoying pieces of garbage I've seen are not to be used as a tool. Maybe we won't just be known as that state on T.V. since the former cast members of I will also miss the lack of real that has Mount Rushmore anymore. ell, it's over. Done. Finito. Seinfeld tried to put new shows on the air. I controversy in this year's elections. Yes, Above all, I will miss this year's After nearly- a year of being can hardly wait for the commercial break that's right, the lack of real controversy. It Governor's race. Governor-elect Rounds W bombarded with ads, now, knowing that I won't have to see seemed to me like everyone was saying the and Jim Abbot were the class of this posters, buttons, and propaganda, the Johnson or Thune's faces talking about same things, they just didn't want the other election season. They learned the lessons of 2002 mid-term elections are complete. Is "prairie values" and "clout." I hate guy to get elected. Candidates agreed on the Barnett-Kirby debacle, and kept their anyone as glad as I am? I must laugh at campaign ads out of principle; they are most issues, they even agreed on some campaigns positive. They focused on the some of the outcomes though. For example, misleading, manipulative, poorly acted plans, but they just didn't like they other issues, their beliefs, and their individual it seems poetic irony that despite what (something I take to heart), and are often person's party affiliation. We are rapidly plans for the future success of South happened here in South Dakota, Tom outright lies. Campaign ads should be becoming a country in which it no longer Dakota. But, above all, they behaved with Daschle still lost his position as Majority permanently banned from the airwaves, or matters what you believe in; it doesn't mutual respect, honesty, and humility in Leader when he and Johnson led us to at least until they find some politicians who matter what you say; it doesn't matter what both victory and defeat. I think that we can believe that if Johnson beats Thune, all will don't look like they're trying so hard when you do; it only matters which party hates be proud of what these to men had to offer be well? It seems that our dear Minority they're being sincere. you, and which one doesn't. I'm not sure if in the midst of a very ugly, polarized Leader forgot that there are forty-nine I also will not miss those little kids anyone really understands the difference campaign season. other states. The president, who is often standing out on the corner of Sixth and between Democrat and Republican In the end, little has changed for South painted as an idiot by the Democrats, State holding those stupid signs that say anymore, in fact, they are getting so close in Dakota. Once again we have an all didn't forget this, and his party won...big. "Honk for insert candidate's name here." I what they say and do, I'm beginning to Democrat representation in the Senate, a Now, because of his negligence, Daschle would like to know who the idiot who came wonder if there is any difference. Republican in the House, and another one will probably face a serious fight to keep his up with this one was. I can only imagine the There are some things that I will miss, in Pierre. Regrettably, we will also soon go position as it is. We may lose out anyway. conversation: "Hey, let's put our kids out on however. First of all, I will miss the free back to being ignored. As for the rest of the To be honest, despite the negativity the busiest corner in town waving signs candy, pens, bottle openers, key chains, country, we can finally forget about the surrounding this year's various races, there that they can hardly see around!" What and other such sundries that the two major ugly partisan campaigns and finally get were some positives that grew out of this were you people thinking? I question the parties wasted money on to give away for hack to the real business of the American campaign season. Unfortunately, these sanity of political organizations for free. I should be set for a couple of years Government, partisan politics. The more positives will undoubtedly be children to begin with, but to put these until the next elections. All of that, just to things change...

Exponent • Wednesday, November 1 3 , 2 0 0 2 • Music Special 5 Jessica Leigh sings from the heart Nathan Payant• tells Mandy Martin look at choices from all angles and Ccampus Reporter offer the wisdom they have acquired a story with a song over the years," Leigh said. usic is the language of Steve Rixen provided a great background for his Leigh started performing in Campus Reporter the world, and to church at a young age. "I can still music. Most recently he played the Jessica Leigh, a 20- remember the first time I ever sang leading role in their production of M athan Payant is an Frank Loesser's, "How to Succeed in year old Aberdeen native, it is a way in front of people. I was three years of life and of expression. Leigh old. My mom played guitar and my offspring of a Business Without Even Trying." recently recorded her first CD, "Take sister and I sang "Jesus Loves Me" at N reemerging trend in Nathan Payant is signed with Me Through," which was released in my grandparents' church. I wasn't music of singer-songwriters. the same record label as Jessica Playing the purest form of music, Leigh, C-Sharp Productions, which May of 2002, and is on her way to a essica Leigh scared because my mom was there," life filled with music. Leigh said. Payant stands at the front of the is located in Mitchell, S.D. "C- "Music is very important in my In addition to singing at the age of room with only The cover of Jessica Leigh's CD, "Take his acoustic life. It's how I express myself. It's how Me Through." Photo available at three, Leigh has been playing in I feel. It never ceases to amaze me www.sharpmusic.com piano recitals since she was six and guitar, a microphone and how music can entirely change a identifying a difference. began singing her own music in his words. A person's mood or outlook. I'll never "I'm not going to lie and say I was church around the age of 15. She senior vocal forget the first time I actually felt one of those kids who used to stand opened for Red Ink (a local band, music education music. I was at a trumpet recital at in front of the mirror and sing into a now disapated) in the beginning of and theatre NSU in seventh grade; Dr. Coble hair brush. My voice never sounded her sophomore year in high school. major from played a piece with Dr. Jacobson. like everyone else's when I was "It was great because it was my first Redfield, Payant There were no words, and it was a younger. It was low, which was experience playing with a band," has emerged on simple piece, but during that song different from all the breathy solos Leigh said. the local scene my heart just melted, and the feeling everyone was singing, so I didn't "There are many people who have with his laid- in the room was so unbelievably always get the great solos. Then when influenced different aspects of my back brand of heavy. After that, I knew that there I was a freshman in high school, I life. My parents have helped shape acoustic folk- was something so incredibly started writing my own music, and I me into the person I am today. My rock. amazing about music's ability to just began singing. It was an entirely best friends, Rob and Steph, have The influence touch a person's life," Leigh said. different freedom singing when I given me the confidence to believe in of artists like Leigh does just that, touches a sang my own material. It was easier myself and humor to keep me real. John Mayer, person's life with her heartfelt and more fun because I didn't have to Musically, my former piano teachers, Dave Matthews melodies. Leigh, who also writes all fit inside the mold of somebody else's mentors and friends, Luke and Shonda Vettel, who have given me so Band, James Taylor and Ari much musical insight and confidence. Without them I most Hest, can clearly he heard in likely wouldn't have pursued music," Payant's sets. Leigh said. Although all these relationships Although these artists really are important to Leigh, the most shine through in important influence comes from above. "My relationship with God is Nathan's act, he said about his most important in my life, without which I wouldn't be doing any of major influences, this," Leigh said. "Really, whatever I am listening to A pensive Natha n Payant. Photo available at Since recording her CD, Leigh has been busily promoting her tracks. at the time is www.sharpmusic.com "I've been busy performing at what influences me the most." Sharp Productions is a great thing different venues...Most of the time, I His music is a self described, for South Dakota. It is just getting play at fairs and arts festivals," Leigh "acoustic-folk rock". He said, "the started, like the artists he is said. reason I would classify it as folk is promoting. The owner and Leigh has also performed at the because my music really tells a manager of C-Sharp, Chad Sharp, is Minnesota State Fair, where she story. I hope that there is great at promoting the artists on his participated in the Amateur Talent something that the audience can label. I myself have been Contest. At the contest, she finished relate to and hopefully take away interviewed on a couple of radio Jessica Leigh writes, sings and performs all her own work. Photo courtesy of from my music. The best part about stations and some news channels." Jessica Leigh. in the top ten and performed for 12,000 people. "It was quite an playing is when someone comes up When Nathan's CD comes out in of her own music, finds inspiration writing and range," Leigh said. honor," Leigh said. to me after a show and says, can March or April, C-Sharp is for writing songs everyday. Jessica Leigh gives credit for her By performing, recording, singing really relate to that song.' I like to planning a small tour through "Inspiration really just comes from talent to her parents and others who and keeping it real, Jessica Leigh is on say, one fan at a time. If I can reach South Dakota, Minnesota and just one fan at a show, it was worth daily life. I always want people to be have influenced her life. "My mom her way to the top. Her future plans Iowa. able to relate. That's part of what sings and plays guitar. She used to include to continue promoting her it." "It will be a good thing for makes a great song. Whether it's the sing to me all the time when I was CD and eventually move to a larger Throughout his time at NSU, musicians in the area and will help words or just the music, I want the little. Her side of the family is most city where there are more Nathan's musical journey has been get some of our music out there," an adventure. Prior to embarking listener to be able to sit back and likely where I get most of my talent opportunities for performers. Nathan said of the tour in planning. think, 'I can understand that.' It from. My parents paid for all those Leigh graduated from Aberdeen on his venture as a solo singer. When asked about his plans after always seems easier to write songs piano lessens for all those years, so Central High School in 2001. Her songwriter, Payant was the former graduation, Nathan said, "I would after or during a tough time in your that was definitely an important role! family, who also lives in Aberdeen, front man for local band, like to go to grad school in musical life. There's more emotion to draw My parents have most definitely consists of her parents, three sisters "December Stars". theatre. If something good comes During his college career Ise has from," Leigh said. supported me. One of the biggest and two brothers. Jessica Leigh's out of this, 1 would definitely This young lady, who is on her way things they have offered me is their favorite song is "Dr. Feelgood" by been extremely active in the theater concentrate on playing my music. to stardom, found her strength in wisdom. I've always felt good about Aretha Franklin. department at NSU. His base in the For now though, I will just have to singing and songwriting by my decisions because they help me musical theater has always see what happens." Nathan Payant et Jessica Leigh LIVE in Concert Tonight! Thunder's Lair 9-1 1 PM Admission is $3 Sponsored by Student Publications

Feature 6 Wednesday, November 13, 2002 Exponent AroundFeature the world and back again England: help himself to large quantities of be fined for not securing his car hobbits, the two will lead a sitting by a bonfire to warm up. A squirrel, which terrorized a banknotes. properly and for illegally parking. parade from the park across the "The experience of being here The man, whose identity was street to the cinema early to pick makes up for it." British town by attacking people, not given, was quickly Norway: up one of about 550 tickets going has been shot and killed by the grandfather of its latest victim. overpowered before police were About 800 fans of the fantasy on sale for the December 18 Vandenberg Air Force Base, called. trilogy Lord of The Rings have movie release. California: Geoff Horth, enraged by the But appearing in court, he camped out overnight in a "We will stay up all night to Sporting custom-made goggles squirrel biting his two-year-old granddaughter on the face, took tearfully told the judge that he Norwegian hobbit village in make the best of it. It will be sad Brutus, the skydiving dachshund, had been the victim of a con. freezing weather, in an to leave,"said Mr. Johansen, who plunged from a plane flying at up his airgun and hunted down "I had recently been to see a unorthodox queue for tickets for was among the few sleeping in 6,000 feet and parachuted before the rogue rodent. Muslim holy man, because I was the second film The Two Towers. one of two small wooden hobbit spectators at a military air show. "When I tracked him down I looking for a way to get rich. He Dressed as hobbits, elves or houses with tiny round doors and Animal rights activists had was surprised how big he was. He made me pay $625 for a wizards, the fans of J.R.R. windows reserved for those first condemned Saturday's jump as came down a tree and headed for me, but I shot him before he parchment that made me Tolkien's films huddled in hobbit in line. cruel and exploitative. But Ron invisible," he said. houses or tents in an Oslo park to The rest of the campers were Sirull, the dog's owner and diving jumped," the 61-year-old school The man has been jailed, while secure tickets for the follow-up to staying in tents covered in leaves partner, said Brutus gets a kick caretaker said. The bad tempered squirrel's police were hunting the swindling the blockbuster The Fellowship of to resemble a hobbit cave. out of freefall -- or "fleafall" as he

reign of terror had made parents sorcerer. the Ring, which go on sale on Others had small hand-made calls it. frightened to let their children today. huts of pine trees, giving a "I love Brutus. I wouldn't do Germany: The most eager have slept in modest shield against anything to hurt him," Sirull said. out to play. A German driver who got out the village for two weeks in sub- temperatures down to minus 7.0 "It turns him on." Mr. Horth was philosophical of his car on a hill to relieve zero temperatures without the Celsius. Brutus makes the jumps tucked about his role as a gun totting himself returned to find his car at protection of the thick hairy feet Sverre Munderheim, a into a pouch fastened to Sirull's local hero. "Its a shame he went nuts, but I the bottom of a river, after he of the quirky dwarf-life hobbit postman aged 25, arrived last chest. Sirull says the 4-year-old forgot to apply the hand brake. characters. Friday in a homemade jacket dog has logged 100 jumps since couldn't let this little bugger hold the town to ransom," he said. Police in the eastern German Tom Bentsen, a 23-year-old made of 26,000 steel rings and his first dive at age 1. Sirull said

city of Leipzig say the man then student and Tolkien fan, said: carrying a weapon of two steel his dog's veterinarian and the

tried to claim his car had been "It's freezing, but it's definitely balls with spikes chained to a Arizona Humane Society have Iran: stolen, but investigating officers worth it." piece of wood. signed off on the activity as being Iranian police have arrested a man who calmly walked into a quickly found that was not the He and his 25-year-old student However, he is 264th in line safe. case. friend Emil Benoni C. Johansen and probably will not be able to "The part he hates the most is bank and attempted to rob it When a salvage team arrived were the first to settle in the get a ticket to the premiere, since the sound of the plane taking off," while convinced he was invisible. Customers at the Tehran bank the next morning, the car was hobbit camp. everyone in front of him can buy said Sirull. "I cup his ears." already beyond repair. Dressed in long grey coats with up to four tickets each. were stunned to see the man stride into the bank and begin to Police say the man is likely to big hoods and short trousers like "It doesn't matter," he said, Compiled by Lara Thomason Where's the appreciation of live music around here?

Steve Risen French-,Canadian had . a big, yoice, , North were way too good to .play particular band. Campus Reporter Her sandy tones were a hybrid for an audience that at its peak, I was going to cross of Sheryl Crow and Melissa topped out at about eleven people. write this column he other day I wandered Etheridge. Keith, with a mellow, Granted, noon on a Wednesday about how we need aimlessly into the baritone voice and an extremely isn't exactly peak time for live more live music in T student union. To my laid-back stage presence sang Aberdeen. Yet surprise their were a couple of lead for about half of their set " after this paltry people standing by where the pool and provided a solid back for We really don t support for an table usually is with acoustic their tight harmonic stylings. extremely guitars. Their brand of acoustic talented group, I What I saw was the Canuck duo, folky-pop filled the cavernous appreciate the realized that we "Easily Amused". I didn't know Student Center with original really don't Easily Amused didn't have much of a crowd. what to do. Live music in the music, covers ranging from music that we get• appreciate the are actually pretty good. Maybe, middle of the day at my college? Tom Petty to obscure Canadian 1 music that we get. Although with greater support, we might get Should I skip my next class?(Yeah, pop and even an accapella song in the general consensus on campus some bands that you have actually like that was a real question.) French, that although I had no clue music. And, true, most of NSU's is that we don't get bands that heard of. I was taken aback to say the least. what she was singing, was still population isn't exactly fond of really warrant our support, Maybe you would be tempted What struck me next was, "These pretty cool. Canadian folk or Canadian music however, in seeing an extremely skip class too. guys are frekin' good!!" Renee Throughout their entire set I in general. But people, we can't talented band go all but ignored, I Anyway, go see some live music. Lamoureux and Keith Macpherson noticed something that was keep blaming Canada for acts like wonder if we would back any music Local acts Nathan Payant and sang their hearts out...or in conspicuously absent: an audience. Celine Dion and Bryan Adams. that isn't on TRL. Jessica Leigh are playing at Canadian parlance, sang their It bothered me because these I was sort of disappointed with I encourage the student body to Thunders Lair tonight. Go check hearts oot. Renee, a tiny, attractive musicians from the Great White Northern's patronage of this check out some of these acts. They them out.

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ARIES CANCER with this person on the 29th and receive even a simple 'thank you' hardworking Water Bearer shows (MARCH 21-APROL 19) (JUNE 22 JULY 22) 30th. for your efforts. You're bound to be up on the 18th and 19th, but you Look for your career to take Finding ways to nourish your LIBRA much more appreciated by the aren't likely to spend any extra center stage until the 13th, when a mind keeps you busy from the (SEPT. 23-Ocr. 23) people who know you best toward money you earn during this time of quiet reflection and 13th until the 23rd, but then it Listening to your intuition the end of the month, particularly timeframe right away. You're likely creativity begins. Midmonth is a becomes your turn to take care of makes solving other people's on the 20th through the 26th. Pay to stick with a meager budget great time to work on personal others. Resist the urge to coddle or problems a seemingly simple task special attention to your well-being through the 24th, but you don't issues, including setting goals and smother a loved one through the through the 24th. Concentrate on on the 27th and 28th -- you want to see anything wrong with treating rearranging your life's priorities. 28th. You walk a fine line between building a relationship with be in perfect health in time for yourself or someone you're sweet Your nurturing side plays nurse to giving constructive criticism and someone new or keeping the family get-togethers and outings on to the finer things in life on the an ailing friend or family member being overly judgmental through romance alive with a current with friends on the 29th and 30th. 25th and 26th. If someone calls on on the 23rd or 24th, but will be the end of the month. partner from the 25th through the CAPRICORN you to give advice on the 29th or needing TLC of your own on the LEO 30th. Be sure to suspend your (DEC. 22-JAN. 20) 30th, you have no choice but to 27th and 28th. Taking care of (JULY 23-AUG. 22) judgment until you're satisfied Don't worry about taking a offer your honest opinion. You're a yourself is important at the end of You're a much more caring and that the whole story has been roadmap with you on these days, fair and trustworthy judge of both the month. thoughtful person the 10th revealed to you on the 27th and Capricorn, because getting lost is fact and character on these days. TAURUS through the 14th, choosing to 28th, or the intimate setting you half the fun of going anywhere! PISCES (APRIL 20-MAY 20) spend the majority of your time worked so hard to create could end Your brain needs to be worked (FEB. 18-MARCH 20) Setting high goals for yourself is performing humanitarian deeds or up being destroyed for no good more than your body does which If you're tired of always getting admirable, but don't expect the doing favors for friends and family reason. makes midmonth a time of the short end of the stick, this is people in your life to do the same. members in need. A sudden burst SCORPIO reading, contemplating and your time to speak up. The desire Your conservative nature takes of energy allows you to finish (Ocr. 24-Nov. 22) participating in thoughtful and to be independently wealthy -- or over completely on the 18th and everything on your 'to-do' list with You go about solving the world's philosophical discussions. Let your at least to earn a comfortable living 19th, which means you're likely to time to spare on the 15th, 16th and mysteries in a calm, efficient and conscience be your guide on the -- drives you to work long hours, be stingy with your money, your 17th, but completing a difficult somewhat sneaky manner. If 13th and 14th, but don't rush but seeing someone who has a lot time and possibly even your task may burn up all of your free you're not making enough money yourself into making a major less than you tugs at your affection. Open up to the people time on the 18th and 19th. Since to buy the little luxuries you want, decision before you've thought heartstrings as well as your purse you care about on the 23rd and attending a broad range of social you might try your hand at through all of the possibilities on strings from through the 14th. 24th. The romantic in you comes events is on the agenda from the another profession on the 15th, the 15th, 16th and 17th. The 20th Although it may be difficult for you out on the 25th and 26th, making 25th through the 30th, it wouldn't 16th or 17th. Try not to be too through the 22nd is apt to be a to say no, the budget-conscious it easy for you to get the date of hurt you to brush up on your impulsive, though, Scorpio, or you rather fickle time for you as well, so Taurus Moon has a conservative your dreams. Just make sure you etiquette skills. could wind up losing all you've put off all major changes until influence over your finances on the pencil in some time with your VIRGO worked for and going home with you're thinking more clearly on the 18th and 19th, which should family and friends on the 29th and (AUG. 23-SEvr. 22) nothing. You're the picture of 27th and 28th. Despite your best reduce your unnecessary out-of- 30th so they don't think you've Financial stability is your stability on the 18th and 19th, but efforts to merge two separate parts pocket spendings significantly. An forgotten about them. number one priority through the you reserve the right to change of your life on the 29th and 30th, offhanded negative comment from GEMINI 19th, but you may struggle your mind about anything and you simply can't have it bOth ways. a coworker or acquaintance (MAY 21 JUNE 21) between being true to your artistic everything on the 20th through Make a choice and don't look back. wounds your ego on the 23rd and Your emotions run the gamut self and selling out to make a quick the 22nd. No matter how many AQUARIUS 24th, but a surprising compliment between the 18th and 24th, buck on the 13th and 14th. names you're called, you're (JAN. 21-FEB. 18) as soon as the 25th or 26th heals it careening from stubbornness to Keeping your dignity is more determined to end the month with Secrets and mysteries are on nicely. Your wish on the 29th and tenderness all the way to important to you than anything your ego intact -- which is why you your mind on these days, and 30th is for everyone to just get indifference. No matter what your else on the 25th and 26th, won't put up with gossip or blows those who have the key to unlock along, but it's time to realize that mood is on the 25th and 26th, you meaning that you'd rather starve that hit below the belt between the the magic door are the people you some feuds are destined to be aren't about to let your ego take a than compromise your ideals, 25th and 30th. naturally want to spend the most ongoing. hit. Stand up for yourself and your values or beliefs. Think before you SAGITTARIUS time with. You enjoy open-ended Information taken from decisions through the end of the unleash any harsh criticism on a (Nov. 23-DEC. 21) philosophical discussions http://horoscopes.astrology.com/ month, even when your opinions friend or relative on the 27th and Although you aren't doing midmonth without putting index/monthlyindex.html come under scrutiny from friends 28th, especially since you'll volunteer work for the glory, it's pressure on yourself to come to or family on the 29th and 30th. probably be spending a lot of time nonetheless unrewarding not to any definite conclusions. The Compiled by Sharna Thomason SPECIAL EGG DONOR NEEDED

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Recreation 8t. Fitness 4oorts & Fitness Indoor Ice Skating The cold weather is upon us and that means it's time for cold Outdoors and Environmental weather activities. Indoor ice skating is now underway at the If you enjoy being outdoors and want to see the exciting fall colors, Sica Hollow is the place , Holum Expo Building located at the Brown County Farigrounds. for you. You can hike or horseback ride through the Hollow and take in the picturesque Daily Hours are Mon-Fri 3;45-5:30pm, Sat. 1:15-3:45pm and sun. scenery. Sica Hollow is located 15 miles northwest of Sisseton, off SD Hwy 10, within 35 6:15-8:45pm. Cost is $1.00 for the first hour and $.50 for each miles of 1-29. For futher information contact Sica Hollow State Park at (605) 448-5701. additional hour. It's that time of year again when the small surrounding communities will be having their holiday parades. It might be fun to take advantage of this opportunity and participate in this Theatre and Art South Dakota holiday tradition. Friday, Nov. 22nd inHuron, Parade of Lights. More than 40 Dacotah Prairie Museum floats with lights galore will travel through Huron's downtown area. The museum is located at 21 S. main St. in Aberdeen. It houses Friday, Nov. 29th, Milbank Parade of Lights. A parade of floats judged on lights, music, and the Lamont Gallery and the Education Art Gallery which features theme. the work of local and regional artisits. Now running through Nov. Sat., Nov. 30th and Dec. 6th, Brookings Festival of Lights parade and Festival of Trees, 30th are the works of Naomi Jahraus and Eyeglasses "Looking a Lighted parade and themed Christmas trees displayed at the Community Cultural Center. History' through Dec. 15th. You can view the exhibits Tuesday- Friday 9am-5pm and weekends from 1-4pm. For futher info. call 626-7117. Things all.10101111K9M", ISertoma Club CAB EVENTS Aberdeen Area presents The that make Festival of Lights Menton ng Program Nov. 19th: Blue Jupiter in you go Thunder's Lair @ 9pm He doesn't care if Beginning Nov. 29th you are a star through Dec. 29th is Dec. 5th: Dance in Thunder's Lair Hmmmrn baseball player. the festival located at He just wants to Wylie park. Cost is Dec. 5th: Decorating the Student spend time with $5.00 per car. you. Center for Christmas

BECOME A MENTOR Dec. 12th: Gift Wrap tables in Contemporary Sculpture Show call 626-3354 for more information Student Center Northern is hosting an invitational exhibit of Sponsored by the Volunteer Service contemporary sculpture in the Lincoln Clearinghouse & Newman Center Gallery. the focuas of this exhibit is the wide variety of sculptural styles and techniques being used today. We will also hold a "Lost ii3ible Studies and Fine A rts Calendar c; events Styrofoam Metal Casting" workshop in CICS High Frequency conjunction with thels show. Jim oct. 6 Senior Recital, Dawna Armstrong, Piano/Sara Hopfinger, Clarinet, 3:00PM, JC 107 "Styroman" Swartz, internationally Based on the music of the band "Lost and Found." Room 207 of the Student Oct. 7-9 Aberdeen Area Arts Councll-KO-Thl Dance Union 8:00pm every Tuesday. No experience necessary. Come when you are acknowledged master of theis unbelievable Company, JC Theatre able. \intechnique, will be the visiting artist. Oct. 13 Community Concert, SD Chamber Orchestra, JC CICS Holy Morn.. theatre, 3:00 PM Evening Worship Oct. 16 NSU Choral Workshop, JC theatre, 125, Sam-4pm Evening worship with friends at 8:00pm In the small chapel at the Newman Oct. 19 SDMTA Plano Ensemble Recital, 1-5 PM, JC 107 Center followed by Heavenly Halos (Zion's homemade doughnuts). ALL ARE Oct. 20 Senior Recital, Lynn Eckert, saxophone/Rachel WELCOME. Engel, euphonium, 3:00 PM, JC 107 CICS Holy Mornenis Student Lead Worship, October 20th at 8pm In the small chapel at the Oct. 27 Senior BA Recital, Carmen Cap, oboe, 3:00 PM, Newman Center. ALL ARE WELCOME. JC 107 Oct. 31- "How to Succeed in Business Without Really NSU Campus Ministries Nov. 2 Trying", 7:30PM, JC Theatre Chat The Movies on October 25th 7pm at the Newman Center. Free to NSU tudents and faculty. Theatre and Live Music

(ABERDEEN, SD) Jessica Leigh and (Si0UX FALLS, SD) (MINNESOTA ) SD Symphony with The Nina, The Pinta, Nathan Payant Nov. 29th @Red Rooster Sheryl Staples First Ave and the Santa Maria Rodgers & (violin) Coffee House. hammerstein's Minneapolis, MN Live in Japan Ticket info contact SD www.ticketmaster.com Have a Nov. 15th ed Rooster James Apollo Cinderella Symphony 1-866-681- Coffee House Dec. 7th@Red Rooster Washington Pavilion 7376 Pete Burckhard Coffee House Friday, Nov. 18th @ 7pm Aerosmith Happy The Main Stage Ballet Dec. 10th Nov. 16th@Red Rooster Aberdeen @7:30pm James Crater's Coffee House Community Living & Dance Academy Target Center Thanks- "Chasin' the Gyspy The Way present The Christmas Tree Band Nutcracker Peter Gabriel Nov. 22nd @Red Rooster Dec. 7th & 8th @ Washington Pavilion Washington Pavilion Nov. 15th @ 8pm Target giving! Coffee House Aberdeen Civic Arena Friday, Nov. 22nd @ Saturday, Nov. 30th & Center Bluegrass and 8pm Sunday, Dec. 1st Oldtime Jam Masquer-AID party Guns N' Roses Nov. 26th @Red Rooster Dec. 14 @ Red Rooster Nov. 15th @ 7:30pm Coffee House. Coffee House Exponent • Wednesday, Nov ember 13, 2002 • Entertainment 11 This date in history Yesterday, November 12 Chart Toppers: Events: 1963 - Sugar Shack - Jimmy 1799 First meteor shower on Gilmer and The Fireballs record 1971 - Gypsy's, Tramps & 1948 Japanese war criminals Thieves -Cher & Imagine-John sentenced Lennon Plastic Ono Band 1990 Akihito enthroned as 1979 - Heartache Tonight - emperor of Japan Eagles & You Decorated My Life - MY Birthdays: Kenny Rogers 1908 - Harry Blackmun BIG (Associate Justice of the U.S. Tomorrow, November 14 Supreme Court Events: FAT 1922 - Sunset Carson (Alias 1969 Apollo 12 lifts off Billy the Kid) Birthdays: GIZ-71( 1926-George Ratterman 1765 - Robert Fulton (builder of (football) first profitable steamboat: the WEDDING 1929-Grace Kelly (Princess Clermont) 1896 - Mamie Doud MY BIG FAT GREEK a second wedding next summer in Grace of Monaco) 1943-Brian Hyland (singer: Itsy Eisenhower (First Lady: wife of Greece. WEDDING 34th U.S. President Dwight My Big Fat Greek Wedding Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow By Jeremy Swanston Eisenhower) revolves around Toula Portokalos My Big Fat Greek Polkadot Bikini) 1944-Al Michaels (sportscaster: 1920-Johnny Desmond Well finally, after over four (Vardalos), an unmaied 30 year Monday Night Football) (Giovanni DeSimone) (singer: months of waiting, Aberdeen has old who works in her parents' Wedding is 1950-Barbara Fairchild Yellow Rose of Texas) gotten the romantic comedy My restaurant, Dancing Zorba's. Chart Toppers: 1921 - Brian (Robert) Keith Big Fat Greek Wedding. The low- She is constantly being currently 1956 - Love Me Tender - Elvis (actor: The Parent Trap) budget ($5 million) film that has pressured by her family to get Presley & I Walk the Line - Johnny 1922 - Boutros Boutros-Ghali become the surprise hit of hte married to a Greek man and have showing at Cash (UN Secretary-General) summer and one of the most Greek babies. However, Toula 1964 - Last Kiss - J. Frank 1942 - Bryan Watson (hockey) profitable independant films of falls for Ian Miller (John Wilson and The Cavaliers & 1948 - Prince Charles (of Wales) all time, is now in town. Corbett), a non-Greek vegetarian Carmike Cinema Leader of the Pack -The Shangri- (Charles Philip Arthur George In 1998, Nia Vardalos, an High School teacher. The rest is Las Windsor Mountbatten) actress from Chicago, wrote a history, they fall in love and plan at the following 1980 - Lady - Kenny Rogers & 1953 - Joe Fields (football) play based on her experiences as a a much-debated wedding. On the Road Again - Willie 1955 - Jack Sikma (basketball: member of a Greek-American Although the in-laws seem to be times: Nelson Milwaukee Bucks) family. Little did she know that from different planets, they put Chart Toppers: another Greek-American would their differences aside and the matinees at 1962 - He's a Rebel - The attend that play. Rita Wilson couple lives happily ever after. So Today, November 13 Events: Crystals & Big Girls Don't Cry - enjoyed it so much that she why does such a predictable film 1789 First presidential tour The 4 Seasons convinced her husband, Tom achieve the success it has? Simply 1:30 p.m. and 1982 Vietnam Veterans 1970 - I'll be There - The Hanks, to produce a film version. because it feels real. The leading Memorial dedicated Jackson 5 & The Tears of a Clown So they did, and together with actress is not Julia Roberts (thank 4:15 p.m. on 1985 The eruption of Nevado - Smokey Robinson and The Nia (who of course is the lead) God), but a normal woman trying Miracles they made a fortune while to keep a balance between two del Ruiz weekends and Birthdays: 1978 - Double Vision - entertaining audiences and critics different worlds; her loud, 1850 - Robert Louis Stevenson Foreigner & Sleeping Single in a alike. dramatic family and her new daily at 7:10 p.m. 1928 - Steve Bilko (baseball) Double Bed - Barbara Mandrel] I was really eager to see this found love. Add some original 1986 - Amanda - Boston & film, not only because of it's humor and corky characters, and 1934 - Garry Marshall Diggin' Up Bones - Randy Travis popularity, but also because this OPA (see movie for explanation)! and 8:40 p.m. 1949 - Whoopi Goldberg THE LAST WORD: A Big Fat 1963 - Vinny Testaverde summer I married a Greek Compiled by Amanda Fickbohm resident and am amidst planning good time. (football)

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expect the woricin Neur fork Zintco electronic edition Arts 12 Wednesday, November 13, 2002 Exponent "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" It was a combination of youth, high spirits, and extreme talent

Rachel Engel fantastic. Her leading Fine Arts Columnist lady, helping her man November rise to the top style was

November 13 NSU Band Clinic/Concert, 8:00 AM- very believable. Her ast your mind back to a voice soared through 10:00 PM, JC Theatre time when every "Happy to Keep His

November 14 Big Band Salute, 7:30 PM, JC Theatre Csecretary's dream was to Dinner Warm" even get married and eighty-five dollars though there seemed to November 17 University/Civic Symphony, 4:00 PM, was almost a fortune. Welcome to be some technical JC Theatre the setting of How to Succeed in problems with the Business Without Really Trying. The microphones at times. November 24 Choral Concert, 1st Presbyterian NSU theatre department does a Chris Maunu did a Melissa Jacobson as Rosemary tries to win the heart Church, 2:00 & 4:00 PM fabulous job of entertaining the wonderful job as the of Finch, played by Nathan Payant. Photo by Missy audience with this show. Mr. president of the Nguyen. Yurgaitis and Dr. Raines were company, J.B. Biggley. this role put her range on the rack as December assisted this year by an entire class of His character seemed to be a mixture well. stage managers, and the December 6-7 North Area Honors Band, JC Theatre, of FDR and the Mayor from Spin The secretaries and businessmen organization of the collaboration was City. He really shines in the "Old Ivy" add so much to the show. There were 122, concert 7:30 PM, JC Theatre very evident. number with Payant, and they play so many debut performances, I was a Nathan Payant, as successful off each other very well. In this, December 8 Symphonic Band Concert, 3:00 PM, JC little skeptical, but they were businessman Finch, had great Maunu's second production at NSU, fantastic! The energy is amazing in Theatre moments in this show. You could see I'm sure many are wondering where "Paris Original" and "Brotherhood of his suggestive eyebrows all the way in he has been for the last four years. Man". Tony L. Kaman and Payant's December 10 "Messiah" Sing-a-long, 7:30 PM, JC the back row. His vocal range was put Seth Engel plays the back biting dancing is spot on during Theatre on the rack for this roll, and he does fink, Bud Frump, who happens to be "Brotherhood of Man". very well. The songs "Rosemary" and the nephew of the Mr. Biggley. Engel In fact, nearly all of the men are December 11 Theatre Showcase, 7:00 PM, JC Theatre "I believe in you" prove that his hard shows off his vocal ability and perfectly in sync during that number. December 14 Merry TubaChristmas work paid off. dancing skills in the Finaletto. He The choreography is very pleasing Once again, Payant was paired plays the part so well, even I am to the eye, and the actors execute it with Melissa Jacobson, as Rosemary. tempted to believe that he really does well. January Her character development was call his mother every time he doesn't Costumes and sets were beautiful. get his way. Although, the set changes seemed January 9- - Community-Concert-. Common Ground Heather Woehlhaff rather slow. I did like the use of actors (RiverDance), 7:30 PM, JC Theatre seriously entertains the bringing out their own chairs and audience with her red hair such, however, the crew seemed January 16 Concerto/Aria Recital, 7:30 PM, JC and short skirts as Hedy rather nonchalant about the 107 LaRue. Her whiny voice speediness of the set changes. reminds me of Edith Some technical difficulties with January 20 Music Scholarship Auditions in Rapid Bunker, and her vacant the voice-overs and microphones City look is reminiscent of could have taken a lot away from the Marilyn Monroe. I would show, however the actors and pit January 21 Region 3 One-Act Play Contest, 8 AM-9 like to point out, to those covered beautifully. It was very who may not know, that evident how much time all of the PM, JC Theatre Woehlhaff possesses a participants put into this show, and it The fall musical proved to be an inter esting look January 23 South Dakota Jazz Festival, 7 AM-10 into business. Photo by Missy Nguyen. very rich alto voice, and paid offl PM, JC Theatre, 122, 125, 134, 110

January 27 Music Scholarship Auditions in Sioux Music dept. presents salute Falls Press Release "April in Paris" will feature Rodd Lancaster, will show off his skills on January 30 American Composers Concert, 7:30 Bauck on trombone and Doug the tune "I'm Getting Sentimental PM, JC 107 he uniquely American Woolverton on the trumpet, and Over You," originally a staple of jazz sounds of jazz and big Benny Goodman's classic "Sing, great Tommy Dorsey's Tband music will be Sing, Sing" with a drum solo from performances. Lancaster's history in honored in a tribute by the Northern Tony Cusick. NSU voice faculty the music world has included State University Music Department Scott Raines will be the featured performances with a, lengthy list of at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 14. The singer in a rendition of "Fly Me to some of the world's greatest names concert, which takes place on the the Moon," performed in the style of in jazz. In fact, Lancaster at one Start studying... main stage of the Johnson Fine Arts the famous Count Basie Orchestra. point toured with Dorsey's own Center on the campus of NSU, is free NSU professor Grant Manhart's band, often performing this same and open to the public. talent with the trumpet will be song under the direction of The night will include the highlighted on "Cherry Pink and bandleader Buddy Morrow. performance of a number of beloved Apple Blossom White," a song The NSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble, tunes from both genres, including originally from the Jane Russell film, under the direction of Tim Woods, only days until finals! the Glen Miller staple, "In the "Underwater!" will perform "Chattanooga Choo 32 Mood," and the Woody Herman The music department's newest Choo," with backing of the jazz standard, "Woodchoppers Ball." faculty member, trombonist Rodney band.

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Exponent • W ednesday ,N ov ember 13, 2002 • Arts 13 Civic symphony Evolution is Upon Us...The Shelterbelt Press Release the experience. And do not fret; or three-dimensional, no art the program needed to enter the framed under glass please) to the to perform at NSU he Shelterbelt is an electronic gallery is self-contained, Art Office in Spafford Hall, Room anthology of original requiring no additional software. 206. Press Release University-Civic Symphony works by Northern A printed version of literature will Fill out an information card for personnel are: Aberdeen: Heather State University students. It has also be available through an each piece submitted (up to three he Aberdeen Bossert, Alicia Dolejsi, Amy been officially in existence since ordering process. The Shelterbelt pieces), and attach to your work. University-Civic Dougherty, Jim Ewing, Caroline 1988. will continue to be an impressive Pick up your work after the second T Symphony, under the Faflak, Joe Fisher, Justin Kones, Funding for the Shelterbelt was way to showcase student work. semester begins. Work not picked direction of Northern State Dr. Karl Kosse, Steven Meier, Josh cut from the budget last year. Published works are chosen on up by Jan. 21, 2003, will be University music instructor Melby, Erika Tallman Students responded by the basis of literary, artistic, and discarded. Musicians, remember Alexander Fokkens, will perform (Concertmistress), David Warne, resurrecting the NSU English Club musical merit as determined by all work must be both an original at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Chelsey Weigel, Dan Witte, Rich in part to save the Shelterbelt. the respective selection composition and an original the Johnson Fine Arts Center on Weaver and Juliann Witte; Creative minds began to devise committees. A selection performance. Take your work on the NSU campus. The orchestra Britton: Tony Cusick, Michelle a plan to keep production of a committee consisting of the CD (up to two submissions) to the will perform music by Wolfgang Cutler and Kedrin Likness; scholarly publication going. The Shelterbelt editor, a faculty advisor, Music Office in Spafford Hall, Amadeus Mozart and Howard Chamberlain: Robin Carlson; English Club has been hard at and three other students judge the Room 315. Your name, the title of Hanson. Clark: Rachel Guthmiller; Clear work to raise money for what they literature. your work(s), and any notes Featured vocalists will include Lake: Sara Uckert; Corona: Karen believe in, and this year's All submissions are due by 5:00 should be included with your Scott Raines, Timothy Woods Tietjen; Deadwood: Andrew Shelterbelt will be published on CD p.m. Tues.., Nov. 26, 2002, in the submission. and Debi Dusseault. Raines, who Iverson; Eureka: Alan Clark, to cut down on the cost of respective offices. Submission The tradition of publishing teaches voice, musical theater, Laura Clark and Thomas Clark; printing. Using the CD format has information is as follows: NSU student's work has been in music history and diction at NSU, Fulton: Liz Soloday and Mary opened new doors. Authors take one hard copy of existence from the time NSU was has a history of success in the Wipf; Gary: Deanna Pederson; This year music has been added each work to the Humanities founded. The Shelterbelt has been opera world. Along with solo Groton: Reid Johnson; Hayti: to the submission list. Possibly in Office in Seymour Hall, Room 326. in publication for over a decade. engagements with the San Diego Corby Shelstra; Lemmon: Dara years to come, all artists will be In addition to the hard copy, Please, support your campus arts. Opera and the Oakland Opera, Bowser; Leola: Nancy Schlepp; able to say a little about their please submit your work on disk Look for the posters and the Raines gave more than 200 Mitchell: Susan Biggerstaff; piece, themselves, and even read using Microsoft Word. Put your display in the library. Check out performances in three seasons Pierre: Rodd Bauck; Pollock: Rose their literature. name, campus address and phone the Shelterbelt. with the San Diego Educational Kwiecien; Rapid City: Lora This year, the Shelterbelt's number on a separate cover sheet Submit your work. Purchase a Opera. Kambestad and Tara Martin; artistic vision is to have a virtual attached to your submission(s). copy. Encourage the people you As director of choral activities Scotland: Danny Kant; Sioux gallery where the viewer can look Your name, campus address and love to submit. at NSU, Woods conducts the Falls: Christine Graue, Kurt at original art and thumb through phone number should also appear Any questions can be directed

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Sports 14 Wednesday, November 13, 2002 Exponent Sports Wolves Offense Sees Explosion Ben Bouza wide receiver Sports Reporter Charlie Johnston, Aberdeen, who he Northern State caught seven Univeristy football team passes for 144 If Thas watched their offense yards and two gain over 2000 yards in the last four touchdowns. games. The 500 yard per game Minnesota-Duluth average has helped the Wolves to a 2- stayed unbeaten in racks 2 NSIC Conference record in the past the season and first four weeks. in the Conference NSU started their offensive with the win while Football explosion by winning over Morris by the loss saw the 11/16 NSU vs. MSU Moorhead a score of 38-7. That win was Morris' Wolves fall to 3-5 40th straight loss and the Wolves overall and 3-3 in were happy to be the team that put the Conference. NSU Football team has won two and lost two in the last four Volleyball them into the record books with the NSU then weeks. Phot by Ben Bouza. 11/15 NSU @ Minnesota-Crookston win. Senior quarterback Jake Parten, traveled to Crookston to take on the Another strong offensive Golden Eagles. The Wolves offense performance brought the Wolves to 11/16 NSU @ MSU Moorhead Sioux City, Iowa, threw for 139 yards and two touchdowns in the game. gained 711 yards throughout the within seven points of the second Freshman running back Deacon game, a season high for NSU on their best team in the NSIC but it was just Cross Country Burns, Brownwood, Texas, scored way to a 49-31 victory. Parten threw short as the Wolves fell by a score of 11/23 NCAA II National Championships @ two rushing touchdowns for NSU on for 307 yards on the day with five 42-35. Parten had his third his way to stacking up 77 yards on 12 touchdowns. Johnston caught three consecutive three hundred yard Ashland, OH carries to lead the rushing attack. touchdown passes to lead receivers performance going 24 for 36 with The Wolves then played host to while junior running backRonnie 418 total yards. Bums led the NSU Boys Basketball the Nationally Ranked Minnesota Cruz, Kelseyville, Calif., rushed for scoring attack with three Duluth Bulldogs. Duluth finished on 152 yards and two touchdowns to touchdowns on the day, two 11/22 NSU vs. Huron top in the scoring battle by a score of lead Wolves rushers. Cruz's 152 receiving and one rushing. Johnston 11/23 NSU vs. Sioux Falls 48-22. Duluth got out to an early 21- yards was not the only triple digit again had a big game to lead NSU 11/26 NSU vs. Dakota State 0 start and never looked back. NSU rushing performance of the day, receivers with 8 catches for 85 yards. Bums and junior running back Matt The loss leaves NSU with a 4-6 11/30 NSU vs. North Dakota State managed to get their offense going in the second half but it was too late. Wagner, Sleepy Eye, Minn., each overall record and a 4-4 conference 12/4 NSU @ Augustana Parten again had an outstanding day rushed for over 100 yards. record going into their final game of 12/7 NSU @ South Dakota State throwing 21-41 with 350 yards and Winona State came to Aberdeen the season next Saturday. The 12/11 NSU @ North Dakota State three touchdowns. His favorite last weekend as the number two Wolves play host to the Moorhead receiver on the day was freshman ranked team in the Conference. Dragons at 1:30 at Swisher Field. 12/14 NSU vs. South Dakota State 12/29 NSU @ Concordia 12/30 NSU @ Winona State Cross country finishes season Ben Bouza 41st followed by freshman Lindsey 8th and earning all conference Girls Basketball Sports Reporter Lesnar, Webster, who finished in honors for the second time. 124th place. Peterson was just short of 11/22 Early Bird Tournament Wayne, NE he Northern State The men's team had three becoming an NSIC All-Conference NSU vs. South Dakota State University Cross runners in the race. Junior Delbert performer, finishing in 15th place. 11/23 Early Bird Tournament Wayne, NE T Country team ended the Black Bear, White River, finished "Our men ran really hard; I was season last weekend when they highest at 93rd. Freshman Nick extremely pleased with our effort. I NSU vs. Omaha Nebraska competed in the NCAA Division II White, Huron, was second highest understand that we did not quite 11/26 NSU vs. Dakota Wesleyan Regional Cross Country meet at in 117th place followed by junior meet our goal of being in the top 11/29 North Dakota State Tournament Fargo, ND Fort Hayes University in Kansas. Miles Richards, New Castle, WY, two in the conference but it was an NSU vs. Western Oregon The Wolves failed to qualify who ended up in 122nd place. extremely tight finish from 2-4 and anyone for the national Although Northern failed to I cannot fault the men for the way 11/30 North Dakota State Tournament Fargo, ND competition in Ashland, Ohio. qualify anyone for Nationals, they they ran," Fuller said. NSU vs. North Dakota State or Chadron State Seven of the top twenty rated men's did bring home some hardware. Northern women finished in 12/4 NSU @ Augustana . teams and six of the top twenty Peterson was honored for her seventh place, while the men rated women's teams participated. outstanding achievements off the finished third. Only nine points 12/11 NSU @ North Dakota State Head Coach Jim Fuller felt "we field. She was named an Academic separated the second and fourth 12/14 NSU vs. South Dakota State had a great effort today; it was a All-American; Peterson has a 4.0 place teams. 12/29 NSU @ Concordia highly competitive meet and a GPA as a junior. None of this year's team great way to end our season." The previous weekend, NSU members are graduating, so the 12/30 NSU @Winona State The women's team saw the competed in the NSIC Conference team is looking forward to highest finisher on the day. Junior Championships. Black Bear was returning a verteran team with the Kristen Peterson, Arlington, placed again the highest finisher, placing addition of fresh new talent. SifidCIASS ciaMriffecehts. . , -- Crossword Puzzle Answer a Scavenger Hunt Bring the correct answers to the Student Association office (Student Center 203) by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2002. The C A D L ASS DAI S prize will be "a big fat mystery prize." We promise it's good. NE EPEE A TOP ■ E F I NE TOY T A 1. Name in order from 1st to present the names of the university E N3 CUR VA N presidents. URNS RAP GA 2. How many steps are in Jerde Hall's main stairwell? PAD C08 PET A 3. How many different names has this school had over it's life? AN R A DI CAL N 4. What is President Hilpert's middle name? NOW DO ST EEP 5. When does NSU's student senate meet? OX SET T EN 6. What is the total number of students possible if each residence J AN MA T BAR hall was filled to room capacity (excluding hall director apartments)? AM 30T SENI L E 7. How many basketball hoops are on campus? DI AL I DE A V ET 8. How much does NSU's heavyweight weigh (approximately)? E DD Y NE A T E V A 9. How many computers are in the student union? 10. What is the maximum capacity of the Barnett Center? Exponent • Wednesday,November 13, 2002 • Sports 1 5 Third time is a volleyball charm NSU wrestling Amanda Fickbohm Hosting Wayne Sports Reporter State in front of 500 fans, a joyous night season opens orthern State for the Wolves Ben Bouza University Wolves commenced. Sports Reporter N are on the prowl yet Previously defeating again. This time, Oct, 18 gave the the Wildcats in he Northern State volleyball team a 3-1 victory over Hawaii 3-0, then 3-1 Univeristy Wrestling Winona State. The first match in late Septembe , team started their loss was a two-point loss, giving the women once , T ' volleyball team gainiVictoritonOct.: 18. The teams next regular season last weekend when the women the desire to carry on again fought tooth game is a road trip to Minnesota-Crookston and they traveled to Brookings for the a winning streak to finish the and nail for a 3-1 Minnesota-Moorhead Nov. 15-16. Photo by Ryan Dailey Out of fifteen wrestlers, three came SDSU Open. Fifteen wrestlers away with top four place finishes. game. victory. On Oct. 23, Oct. 26, victory was still not in made the trip for the Wolves and Phota by Ben Bouza. It could very well have been in an explosive display of the Wolves' favor. Suffering a 2-3 three wrestlers came away with top Englund started the day with two considered senior night, with teamwork, the final scores were loss, Lucas had a match-high of four place finishes. Junior Baron straight wins before being stopped four seniors taking the spotlight. 30-27, 30-23, 28-30, and 30-26. 23 kills. Tschetter recorded 18 Blanchard, Kindred, N.D., finished in his semifinals match by a score Middle blocker Christi Lucas, Lucas had a 1,000 career kills and 11 digs. Sparling had 16 in second place at heavyweight. of 6-3 to his opponent from North White, led the team with 13 kills landmark as she helped leave the kills and a team-high of 17 digs, Blanchard posted three wins before Dakota State. Englund then and 4 total blocks. Outside hitter Wildcats in the dust. Also adding with Veenhof adding 12 kills. falling by a score of 5-1 to the dropped a 3-1 decision in his third Kim Helly, Powell, Wyo., was to career highs was sophomore Back on home court on Oct. 29 second ranked heavyweight in the place match to finish in fourth close behind with 12 kills, outside hitter Tara Engquist, wolves Played host to the big nation from St. Cloud. Blanchard is place on the day. Overall the followed by Molly Veenhof. Oakes, N.D., when she knocked rivals of Southwest. Defeating a retuning two-time National Wolves wrestlers won 33 matches Huron, with 11 kills and Steph down 14 kills and seven blocks. the Mustangs in a 3-game match Qualifier and two-time NSIC at the tournament. Fifth and Tschetter, Huron, with 13 digs. On Oct. 25, number one with a team hitting percentage Champion. Senior Joey Krause, seventh place matches weren't On Oct. 19, the women were ranked Minnesota-Duluth, above 40%. Pacing the Wolves Aberdeen, finished in third place at wrestled due to time constrictions dealt a loss from the University of despite their 3-0 victory, could once again was Lucas with 14 of 184 pounds. Krause lost a close 4-3 but had they been wrestled NSU Minnesota-Concordia. Despite not dishearten the Wolves. The 28 kill attempts. Sauter recorded decision in the semifinals to a would have placed an additional the 3-game match, junior setter women managed 24 kills and 30 37 assists and 17 digs. Heny wrestler from Iowa Central but five wrestlers in the top eight. NSU Tara Sauter, Belle Plaine, Minn., digs as a team. Lucas led with knocked down 12 kills. came back to beat his Chadron now travels to Mitchell on the Nov. had an outstanding evening - seven kills, and freshman middle Next up for the Wolves is a State opponent by a score of 3 - 1 to 16 and Omaha on Nov. 23 for Open putting up 17 assists and 18 digs. blocker Renae Sparling, Athol, road trip to Minnesota- finish in third place. Also finishing tournaments before their first dual Lucas was the only member to led with eight digs. Crookston and Minnesota- in the top four for NSU was against Mary on the Nov. 26 in knock down 11 kills. Traveling then to Bemidji on Moorhead on Nov. 15 and 16. freshman Matt Englund, Pierre. Bismarck, N.D. Soccer has successful season despite early exit Steve Rixen Conference team and one on the Coulter will leave behind her a legacy NSU's defensive unit from the back. Sports Reporter honorable mention team, the Wolves of leadership and talent. Rounding out NSU's conference success this season can be shown in A senior transfer student from award winners is junior goalkeeper n November 5th the much more than their performance Minnesota State Moorhead, Erin Emily Herbst. Herbst posted a 6-5 Northern State at the season's close. Fields contributed immediately to record on the season. She was third O University women's Senior, Kersten Coulter, Sioux the Wolves season with her blend of in the conference in goals against soccer team fell in defeat, 1-0, to the Falls, Senior transfer Erin Fields, blinding speed, seemingly tireless average by allowing only 0.98 goals University of Minnesota-Morris Rapid City, and Freshman Lissa legs and devotion to the team's effort. per game in NSIC play. Returning for Cougars ending their season. Heaviland, Golden, Co., found During the season she was second on one more season in a Wolves Despite this early exit from the the team with ten assists and also uniform, "Herbie" will continue to be Wolves finished the season with a 13- themselves on the NSIC first team. 7 record. Photo by Ben Bouza. conference tournament, the Wolves Junior keeper Emily Herbst, added four goals. a role player for the Wolves. season still proved to be a success. Sheridan Wyo., was awarded Rounding out the NSIC first team Former NSU assistant coach Rollie Soccer First Team. Blodgett, also The Wolves finished the season with honorable mention honors. was freshman sweeper Lissa Bulock, now the head coach at leads in the classroom. Sporting a a 13-7 record; falling two wins short Kersten Colter has had a profound Heaviland. Playing in 19 of the Wayne State University, was named perfect 4.0 grade point average, she of the program's all time win mark impact on the Wolves soccer Wolves 20 games, Heaviland quickly as the NSIC coach of the year. graduates in May with a degree in that was set last season. In the program since first dawning the adapted to her role as the team's Off the field the Wolves have been Elementary Education and minors in process, the Wolves players earned a maroon and gold four years ago. starting sweeper and will form a earning awards too. Senior reading and special education. She handful of postseason honors. She led the team this season with 16 basis for the success for the next three defender Natalie Blodgett, Medford, will now move on to the balloting for Landing three players on the first goals and assists. Leaving as the years. In her rookie campaign she Ore., was named to the Verizon the Verizon Academic All-America team Northern Sun Intercollegiate programs all time leading scorer, added two goals while anchoring the Academic All-district VU Women's team. PBL lootcouiv crAr,le What is PBL? 1;4 PBL is short for Phi Beta Lambda-the college version of 1 Future Business Leaders of America. Perhaps you have PAWN heard about or participated in FBLA in high school. Great Savings on Electronics, CD's, Movies, and Much More Reasons to Join: The purpose of PBL is to help you get the most out of PAWN FOR CASH IN A FLASH OPEN MON.-FRI. 9 AM-S:30 PM SAT. 10AM-4PM your business career by: 218 N. MAIN ST., ABERDEEN, SD • Building your resume Giving you a chance to develop professional skills S H E L TER BEL T Building contacts in the business community Impressing potential employers Increasing earning potential art I stories I poems I plays I music Upcoming Meetings: November 20th, 7 p.m. December 4th, 7 p.m.

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