NSU students attend 'Package for success 2000
Northern State University was abuzz with activity during Labor day weekend when NSU’s newest students stormed campus to prepare for the upcoming year.(Full Story)

State candidates have NSU background
Northern State University is not seen as the starting point for many political candidates but there are two currently running for positions in the South Dakota state government. Brock Greenfield, NSU alum, is running for the SD State Senate in district six and Pat Hilpert, spouse of NSU President John Hilpert, is running for the SD State House in district three. (Full Story)

North Dakota artist holds art exhibition in NSU Gallery
Annette Marchland, an artist from Fargo, N.D., will hold an art exhibition from Sept. 5 to Oct. 13 in the Student Center Gallery on the Northern State University campus. The exhibition is free and open to the public. (Full Story)

NSU professors get article published
Two Northern State University professors, Margi Coxwell, associate professor of education and director of graduate studies, and Connie Geier, assistant professor of education, had an article published in the summer 2000 issue of the Reader, the journal of the Arkansas Reading Association. (Full Story)

Bands seek area instrumentalists for fall concerts
The Northern State University/Community Band and Aberdeen University Civic Symphony will begin holding rehearsals shortly and are seeking instrumental performers. (Full Story)

Will the real Albert Gore, Jr. please stand up
For those of you who have been living under a rock for the last two years, the United States presidential race is coming to a head. My duty is to inform you why NOT to vote for the “Ultimate Evil,” otherwise known as Albert Gore, Jr. (Read Full Editorial)

What does "W" stand for?
Welcome back to school everybody. All last year, I had to endure Spelly calling the leaders of my party such clever nicknames as Slick Willy, Al Bore, and the Vice-Perpetrator. So I was excited to write, this would be my chance to call Bush something. My excitement soon faded, because I totally drew a blank. I couldn't think of anything as clever as "Al Bore" to call Bush, at least nothing that could be printed in this paper. Maybe George W. Bore? Nah, I wouldn't want to be a copycat. (Read Full Editorial)

Community livings vs. Communist living
Hello, hello. Welcome back to those returning and "Greetings" to the probies. Thank you to my readers who like me, and some big wet kisses to those who don't. (You whittle whippersnappers, you.) To begin, just in the case that anyone was wondering, I was not hit by lightening, nor did any other catastrophic event take place in my life to change my ways and make me a nicer, better, more polite person. In short, I am still a bastard, and you will just have to deal with it. And I hope you had a nice summer, yada yada yada. (Read Full Editorial)

Senior-itis sets in early
I heard music when I walked into MJ on the first day of class. You know, the inevitable music. The music that goes through your head when you know that it is almost over. And that “it” is the sound of an era that is coming to an end. (Full Story)

Toilet Truth
Toilets have to be one of the most disgusting objects in the world. The only thing worse than having to use a dirty public toilet is having a dog lick your face after he has drunk out of that toilet. (Full Story)

Untangling the two-sided tax issue
It's become an almost constant debate across the nation, and an election year only serves to elevate the question into the national spotlight. Taxes are on the mind of nearly every politically active American right now. With the presidential election less than two months away, the tax issue is one of the few battle grounds where George W. Bush and Al Gore have actually somewhat faced off in a one-on-one debate. But who really has the best plan? (Full Story)

Cleveland honored as NCAA South Dakota woman of the year
Tracy (Gassman) Cleveland, a senior student-athlete at Northern State University was recently honored as the 2000 National Collegiate Athletic Association Woman of the Year for South Dakota. This award honors those who have surpassed various aspects of involvement in their community, sports, and academics. (Full Story)

Wolves lose home game;bounce back in Wisconsin
After a busy summer of recruiting and receiving preseason honors, the Northern State University football team is complete and ready for another season of action. The Wolves football team is returning 49 members and has 33 freshman and transfers. (Full Story)

Wolf of the Week: Eric Cuka
For the fourth year, senior offensive lineman Eric Cuka, Tripp, has dominated Northern State University both on the playing field and in the classroom. (Full Story)

Soccer program looks rewarding for 2000
After a strong season last year, the Northern State University soccer team started off with a bang going 3-0 in the North Central Conference (NCC) and 3-1 overall. (Full Story)

NSU volleyball faces tough competition in early season
Tough competition and hard work is what the Northern State University volleyball team is all about. With the season already under way, the Wolves have a record of 3-5. (Full Story)

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'Elders' display amazement
It was one of the most peaceful and spiritual afternoons I have experienced in a long time. After 15 or 20 minutes of staring at the huge portraits lining the four walls in the gallery. I had not written a thing in my notebook, not one remark or idea. (Full Story)

Yurgaitis joins theatre department
Dan Yurgaitis has had vast experience in the theatre before moving to Northern State University. He has directed and choreographed Godspell at Chadron State College in Nebraska, The Roar of Grease Paint - The Smell of the Crowd at Albuquerque Musical Theater, South West in New Mexico, and Fiddler on the Roof at Cornwells Dinner Theatre in Michigan. (Full Story)

The Pizza Ranch needs to rustle up some better food choices
Recently, Aberdeen has added a few new eating establishments which will serve to feed the neverending hunger of NSU students. Those establishments are The Home Place and the Pizza Ranch. Since Aberdeen already has a few pizza places, my guest and I decided to try our luck at The Home Place. There was a problem however, it seems The Home Place is still trying to get the bugs worked out of the business and is not fully open yet. That left us with the Pizza Ranch. (Full Story)

South Dakota students invade Magdeburg
On June 1, 2000, six Northern State University, three South Dakota State University and two University of South Dakota students joined forces and met for the first time in Magdeburg, Germany, for an extensive German language program at the Fachhochschule Magdeburg. (Full Story)

Lim gets published in medicine and science journal
Jon Lim, assistant professor of health and physical education at Northern State University, wrote an article that has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. (Full Story)

Markanda is profiled in two who's who lists
Dr. Raj Markanda, professor of mathematics at Northern State University, has been selected to be included in biographical directories published by Marquis Who’s Who, the leading biographical reference publisher of the highest achievers and contributors throughout the country and the world. (Full Story)

NSU awards fellowships to 15 students for technological assistance
Northern State University has awarded fellowships to 15 students to assist faculty in developing technology applications in their classrooms and to provide technological support services on campus. The program was instituted by the S.D. Board of Regents. (Full Story)

NSU students to go "Into the Streets"
The first day of classes for Northern State University students brought an opportunity to give back to the community in service. On Wednesday, September 6 form 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. the Volunteer Service Clearinghouse implemented Into the Streets, a national model program designed to introduce more students to thoughtful community serve while providing a learning experience that challenges them to volunteer on a regular basis. (Full Story)

A fresh start: moving in the residence halls
A new school year has already started and approximately 780 in-campus residents have already settled in one of the six residence halls of Northern State University. Most of them are freshmen, but there are many upper-classmen that are also experiencing residence life. (Full Story)

Fun, food and festivities abound during Gypsy Days
Northern State University’s 85th annual Gypsy Day homecoming is set for Saturday, Sept. 30. NSU students and alumni will celebrate with the theme “Make ‘Em Cry Wolf!” (Full Story)