THERN TATS UNIVERSITY December 8, 2 0 1 0 • Volume 1 0 9 , Issue 5 • The voice of NSU students, by NSU students NSU's Speech and Debate Team takes "Scott Parini vs. the World" NSU Exponent competitive strides towards nationals. movie review by Dan Dreher. Graham Hall 105 See page 2. See page 7. NSU Box 602 Photo courtesy of Steven Brunner. [email protected] NSU men's basketball wins overtime thriller Jen Mellette Wolf of the game was Collin Pryor, Staff Writer a sophomore forward from St. Charles, Ill. orthern State Pryor's constant attack and run University men's of the floor set the pace and energy N basketball team had for the other Wolves and created a killer thriller on Friday, Dec. 3rd, opportunities for the team to be in its conference opener against successful, even helping send the Concordia University. With game into overtime to come up expectations high and the crowd with the win. His stat line for the support loaded, the Wolves took to evening's contest was a game- the court and battled with the necessary double-double of 15 Golden Bears. points and 12 rebounds. The game was level, the score The Wolves men's basketball and lead never going too high for team stands at 5-1 at home with a either side to catch back up. heart breaker loss to St. Cloud on Determination and skilled playing Saturday, Dec. 4th. from both teams pushed the game They are 0-3 on the road but into overtime, where the Wolves only time will tell on future outings came out triumphant, 96-94. for the Wolves.If the Wolves This game was clearly an continue to play as hard as they did example of what is known as a Barn against Concordia, it is anticipated Burner by many basketball fanatics that the team will see nothing but and was exciting to see from the smooth sailing the rest of the stands of Wachs Arena. A notable season. Photo courtesy of NSU Athletics. In This Issue: Student Assoc. update, pg. 3 — Finals Survival Guide, pg. 4 NSU Jazz Party a success, 6th Avenure Gallery review, pg. 5 Photos courtesy of Bethany Ellefson. 1 — "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" How did it get here? Want to know who won? Find out more columnist debate, pg. 6 about the recent outbreak of zombies on campus by Sports updates, pgs. 8-9 checking out The Exponent's Facebook Top Ten things to do this page (NSU Student Publications) or humansyszombies.org winter break, pg. 12 for general info. News 2 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 News Exponent Speech and Debate Team overcomes obstacles, prepares for nationals Rachel Schipper its performances, with individuals Individual Events Tournament. the National Forensics Association Overcoming the status quo of the Editor-in-Chief consistently placing in the top 20 "The students are still motivated Tournament of Champions include small university has been no small (and often top 10) rankings of and want to continue qualifying senior Michaela Fisher, Bismarck, feat for the NSU Speech and Debate ne of the several students in highly competitive [for] more events for nationals. N.D., junior Matt Maass, Clear Team, but it can be expected that challenges of attending contests around the country. The [This competition] is one of the Lake, junior Anne Tingley, much more is yet to be seen from a small university is an team has competed throughout the most prestigious national Ellsworth Airforce Base, and this talented and accomplished obvious one: overcoming the small semester in numerous tournaments a student can qualify sophomore Ben Kraft, Mobridge. group of students. numbers. Lacking a large body of competitions, ranging from South for," related Brunner. students can mean not having the Dakota State University's annual "[Only] approximately 5 talent pool and numbers needed to Jackrabbit Jousts speech percent of forensics make a competitive team in any tournament to Moorhead competitors nationwide discipline. Occasionally, though, a Minnesota's Valley Forensics qualify for this group of dedicated students rises League (VFL) tournaments. tournament; therefore, above this challenge and achieves Through the busy and often qualifying for it would be a success at exceptionally competitive strenuous schedules of great accomplishment for events. As Northern State tournaments, competitions and NSU students." University's Speech and Debate events, several of the team's This semester's Team's accomplishments over the members were able to qualify for achievements have semester can attest, this kind of the National Forensics Association "motivated the students to success is difficult but not Tournament of Champions. For any be prepared for Nationals impossible. students, let alone students from a in the spring," stated "The students have been very small university, this is an Brunner. "We have a very successful this year. They have put exceptional accomplishment. But busy schedule in the spring in significant amounts of work," NSU's Speech and Debate Team semester. We plan on commented the Speech and Debate doesn't stop there. attending tournaments in team's advisor and mentor Steven Speech and Debate competitors Iowa, Minnesota, North Brunner, NSU Instructor of Speech have set their sights on an even Dakota, and South Dakota Communications. It can be said more incredible feat — qualifying for to conclude our regular Steven Brunner, NSU Instructor of Speech Communications, junior Matt Maass, Clear Lake, that the small team of forensics and competing at the American season." Currently, senior Michaela Fisher, Bismarck, N.D., and junior Anne Tingley, Ellsworth Airforce Base, on students has made great strides in Forensics Association National competitors qualified for the road for one of the team's many competitions. Photo courtesy of Steven Brunner. NSU hosts "A Night with Don Meyer", a discussion and book signing Liz Zappa members and Northern students. fact. While the book does discuss Olney, a New York Times best- NSU's No. 1 fan. Assistant Editor Video clips from press conferences Meyer's coaching career, it also selling author, said that at times he The discussion concluded and and awards ceremonies played on a discusses Meyer's family, faith and was "obsessed" with working on the audience was directed out into n the early twilight hours of large screen hanging over the main dedication, among other things. It the book; gathering info, piecing the main corridor of JFAC, where a Monday, Nov. 8, hundreds stage, retelling Meyer's struggles talks about the accident that led to things together, figuring out table had been set up for book- I of people filed into the and achievements. the discovery of cancer and chapters. At times he felt signings by Olney and Meyer. Johnson Fine Arts Center of A standing ovation welcomed amputation of half of Meyer's left burdensome to people involved A long line of people waited Northern State University. They Don Meyer, the record holder for leg, and how this changed Meyer's and struggled with how to present patiently to get their books came for A Night with Don Meyer most career coaching wins in life and the lives of the people possibly touchy subjects with autographed with either simple and Buster Olney, the kick-off NCAA men's basketball history, around him. Though about a respect and tact. In the end, signatures or personalized event for Olney's new book, "How and Buster Olney, senior writer at basketball coach, it is not just though, he knew it would be worth messages. Lucky You Can Be; The Story of ESPN and an analyst for ESPN's about basketball and can be it to be able to present the story of A few weeks and couple hundred Coach Don Meyer." "Baseball Tonight," onto the stage. appreciated by audiences outside such an incredible man. books later, when asked if he was Even though the event did not NSU's president, Dr. James Smith, of the sports world. The possibility of a movie was tired of signing his name yet, officially start until 7 p.m., the who was to be the moderator for When Olney approached Meyer mentioned at one point during the Meyer said, "Maybe a little bit, but doors opened an hour early and the candid discussion, joined about writing the book, Meyer said night. While still in the rumor- no, not yet." He gestured to a stack the auditorium was soon filled them. that he trusted Olney to do a good stage, there is already one of eight books sitting on his desk, with people looking to purchase Olney spoke about his decision job and to tell the truth, even if it producer who has shown interest. waiting for his John Hancock. copies of the book, receiving free to continue to follow Meyer's didn't reflect well on certain Speculation was made as to which "Maybe after I sign these," he Don Meyer bobble heads and get career, particularly after the people or situations. actors would play various roles. joked, "but no, not quite yet." good seats for the discussion. accident. He pointed out that there Meyer's hope is that people who Olney said that he'd like to see Ed Olney's book, "How Lucky You People of all backgrounds are many layers to Meyer's story read the book will learn from its Harris play Meyer, and Meyer Can Be; The Story of Coach Don showed up, from friends and beyond his coaching record. message of faith, family and pointed out that someone would Meyer" is available at the family of Meyer to community Olney's book is a reflection of this friends. have to play Nate Thompson, University Bookstore for $21.20.