THE OF NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY September 2 2 , I 9 9 9 Volume 9 8 , Issue 2 • [email protected] Political correctness Hoines & D e erform How to contact the Student Publications staff: Opinion columnist Cody Tesnow Megan Hoines and Kay Daigle News Room. 605-626-2534 examines the foes of being packed the Red Rooster with Ad. Staff & Answering Machine 605-626-2559 politically correct in our society over 100 people in attendance P.O. Box 861 • 1200 S. Jay St. • Aberdeen, SD 57401 See page 4. for their first debut. See page 9. [email protected] • [email protected] Eighty-three years of Gypsy Days at NSU Jason Lem e Campus Reporter or the eighty-third year, Gyps will also be crowned during the Northern State University ceremony. Coronation is free and Fwill celebrate Gypsy Days open to the public. Sept. 20-25. In preparation for the Campus tours will be given Friday, next millennium, this year's theme is Sept. 24, by Student Ambassadors "Going Out With a Bang!" from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 In the early part of the century, p.m. beginning at the Beckman students on the NSU campus formed Building, at 620 15th Ave. S.E. friendships with a group of people of An all-class reunion picnic will be Romani descent. They would travel held from lla.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in through the area every year at the the Beckman Building parking lot. time of NSU's homecoming Cost is $5 per person. celebration. The students asked their Friday evening features a dance for friends to join the celebration, and in NSU students from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 1916 the first official Gypsy Days was at a sight yet to be determined. held at NSU. The annual Gypsy Days parade The festivities will begin Monday, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, with a picnic featuring the Sept. 25. The parade route runs on presentation of royalty candidates at Main Street from 7th Avenue N.E. to 5 p.m. on the campus green. 12th Avenue S.E. The first Golden Club Reunion The traditional pre-game lunch Dinner for alumni celebrating their begins at noon under the tent at Photo by Valerie Jorgenson 50th or beyond reunion will be held Swisher Field. Tickets are $5 each. NSU art students visit local stores to paint their windows for Gypsy Days. The football game is Saturday, Sept. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Swisher field. on Thursday, Sept. 23, in the The NSU Wolves football team kicks The Wolves take on Bemidji State University Beavers. Missouri River Room. The social off against the Bemidji State begins at 5 p.m. with the dinner to University Beavers at 1:30 p.m. Game follow. Tickets are $10 per person. tickets are $8 each. Activities fair provides fun and Also on Thursday evening, NSU's Immediately following the football 1999 Gypsy Days queen and game will be an all-class reunion at marshall will be crowned during the the Eagles Club, followed by a dance. information for NSU students coronation ceremony at 7 p.m. in the For more information about any of Johnson Fine Arts Center theater. the events, call NSU's development Dustin Hinckley Campus Reporter The King of the Royal Order of the and alumni office at 2550. undreds of students Ministries, College Republicans, Even with the wind gathered on the United Campus Ministry, Student occasionally scattering flyers Senate, Student Publications, across campus, the consensus `Gypsy Days' is H campus lawn two weeks ago to learn about campus Student Ambassadors, Reading among workers representing and volunteer organizations, Council, History Club, French businesses was that the fair was a meet prospective employers and Club, Students of Social Sciences, great way to provide information voted official name listen to music. The annual Homecoming Committee, College to students. Jennifer Groebner student activities fair, took place Democrats, Career Development, Vicki Henschel, a Mary Kay Editor in Chief from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thurs., Blockbuster Video, March of Cosmetics representative said, ftn er much controversy suffered discrimination because of Sept. 9, bringing together more Dimes, Bethlehem Lutheran "interacting with students [was] a over what the official his Romani background, Mary than 40 organizations to provide Church, IVCF, NTSA Honor lot of fun," and I would "definitely ame of homecoming Coughlin, director of student information to students about the Society, UPC, ITI, Midcom, be willing to return to such a well A should be, the Student Association activities, said. many opportunities Northern Trackers, and Newman Council. thought-out event" in the future. announced the results'of the voting The student's father, William State University and Aberdeen at their weekly meeting, Monday, Duna, an adjunct professor at have to offer. Sept. 13. Traditional homecoming University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Students were able to enjoy a events will be referred to as 'Gypsy Minn., visited NSU in February free slice of pizza provided by Days.' 1998 and spoke publically on the Royal Pizza while learning about Out of the 144 students who history of Gypsies and of their everything from how to join the voted, the name 'Gypsy Days' was persecution in Europe and the NSU Environmental Society to the most popular choice, receiving United States. Duna said his wish how to apply for employment 93 votes. 'Days of Thunder' received was that NSU would relate the with Wal-Mart. 16 votes and 'Thunder Days' culture of the Gypsies as well as the Rachel Hanson, NSU Student received 11 votes. suffering that Gypsies continue to Association President, said that Several students showed up at the encounter. the fair "gives [students] a chance Association meeting to voice their "Since then, Student Affairs has to see what Northern has to offer support for the name of 'Gypsy moved toward 'homecoming, — and gives everyone a chance to Days.' Coughlin said. "However, the most become involved." "The name change issue was an insensitivity that I've seen in my nine In addition to grabbing important decision to make. The years at NSU was a few students pamphlets and pizza while name 'Gypsy Days' has been the painting crystal balls on windows." listening to a live broadcasting of tradition at NSU for many years and Coughlin said she would follow 106.7 The Point, fair-goers could it is important to carry on this the wishes of the students regarding win free bottled water from tradition. I understand the the name. Natural Abundance Food Stores, ramifications of the proposed "The student body of Northern view the new fall line of Mary Kay change, and I hope that history has expressed its opinion and the Cosmetics, swing dance on the behind the name can be clarified students and faculty have shown sidewalks, or sample one of many and understood by all," Shannon their support of the name Gypsy kinds of coffee served at the Red Hinrichs, Claremont, senior, said. Days. Until that should change, that Rooster. Attention was brought to NSU is the position Rachel [Hanson] and Other organizations that could administration regarding the name I will present to the administration," be visited by attending the fair Photo by Stacy Stoddard of 'Gypsy Days' three years ago when Travis Letellier, vice president 'of included: Nontraditional Student NSU students sign up for Mary Kay and learn about the opportunities available at the annual a student from Presentation College Student Association, said. Association, NSU Lutheran activities fair on Wednesday, Sept 9. 0,,,,,t,t-On Campus PAGE 2 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI EXPONENT VOLUME 98, ISSUE 2 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1 999 1999 homecoming royalty candidates Royalty candidates have been selected for Northern State University's 1999 homecoming and will be crowned during a coronation ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center theater on the NSU campus. Becky Jo Schulte, Aberdeen, is majoring in Mandy Eilers, Aberdeen, is majoring in voice Carrie Daschel, Aberdeen, is majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter and instrumental music education. The instrumental and vocal music education. of Michael and Peggy Schulte and is daughter of Tom and Peggy Eilers, she is She is the daughter of Ed and Val Daschel sponsored by NSU Student Ambassadors. sponsored by Music Educators National and is sponsored by the NSU Marching Conference. Band. Ryan Schaefer, Polo, is a general business Lee Keller, Edgeley N.D., is an elementary major. The son of Kenneth and Pamela education major. He is the son of Carole Schaefer, he is sponsored by the Newman Kiecker and is sponsored by the NSU History Council. Club. Jess Kline, Minneapolis, Minn., is a physical Chad Shultis, Aberdeen, is majoring in vocal Tim Beckler, Sioux Falls, is a music education education and health education major. The music education. The son of David and Julie major. The son of Jerry and Cheryl Rockier, son of Steve and Cindy Swenson and the Shultis, he is sponsored by Music Educators he is sponsored by the NSU Marching Band. husband of Jennifer Kline, he is sponsored National Conference. by NSU Student Ambassadors. Shannon Hinrichs, Claremont, is an Shannon VanUden, Cottonwood, Minn., is Hall elementary education and psychology majoring in elementary education and major. The daughter of Doug and Crys special education. The daughter of Tony and Hinrichs, she is sponsored by the NSU Kathie VanUden, she is sponsored by the Decorating History Club. Newman Council. Thursday, Sept. 23 Contest 5:00 p.m Golden Club Reunion Dinner for alumni.