85 years of tradition
Northern State University commenced its 85th Gypsy Day celebration on Monday, Sept. 25 with a Romani cultural speaker to kick off the week’s events. The theme this year is, “Make ‘Em Cry Wolf!” (Full Story)

Aberdeen school closings could impact NSU
Faced with a growing budget problem and dwindling enrollment numbers, the Aberdeen school board recently voted to close two local elementary schools in the fall of 2001. (Full Story)

Gypsy days revisited -- the first celebration
So great a success in point of beauty and spirit, was the first Gypsy Day which the Normal students celebrated yesterday, that it should become a well-established custom from this time on. (Full Story)

Meal plan changes affect NSU students
Northern State University students were in for a surprise on the first day of classes as they were informed that the Student Center was not open to students with meal plans. Since the closing of Lincoln Dining Hall in the fall of 1999, the opening of the dining facility in the Student Center has been under controversy. (Full Story)

Why demonize "Big Tobacco?"
I just want to start out this article by saying that I despise cigarettes. They are not good for you, they make you smell badly and they are expensive. Despite these facts, it is your life and you can do what you wish. (Read Full Editorial)

Big tobacco and freedom of choice
Before I tackle this week’s topic, I have to respond to some questions people have asked me about the whole Bush campaign subliminal (or in Bush's words "subliminable") message ad, in which the word "rats" flashes on the screen for a nano-second. I must say (bushisaloser) that I don't think it was intentional (bushisamoron). Besides (voteGorefortheloveofGod) nobody really thinks subliminal messages work, anyway (bushsucksGorerules). (Full Story)

Hope for humanity
First things first, I need you to know, every now and then, I am allowed a boring column. This might very well be it. I promise I will make up for it another time. (Read Full Editorial)

Moussamani opens eyes in Sydney
Imagine stepping up to an olympic-sized pool when you have spent the majority of your time practicing in crocodile-infested rivers. Imagine swimming next to world renowned athletes when you’ve never swam more than 100m without stopping for breath. Imagine being thrown into an olympic race when you hadn’t trained for the event. (Read Full Column)

Toilet Truth
Anyone who knows me even the slightest bit will quickly find out that I love two things: God and football. Through this column I will, no doubt, show my ignorance on both subjects. However, because I love both God and football, Sundays are my favorite days, and when it is the season for college football, the whole weekend is awesome. (Read Full Column)

Image is everything
Pop singer Britney Spears appears to be having an identity crisis. On stage and off, she exudes an overtly sexual persona. Yet in interviews, she claims to be innocent. Which is she? I don’t care. But she raises an interesting question: Are we who we say we are, or are we defined by our actions? (Read Full Column)

Wolves knock off Golden Bears; lose to Beavers
On a hot and steamy Saturday afternoon, the Wolves hosted the Golden Bears of the University of Concordia-St. Paul. The Wolves and the Golden Bears faced off at Swisher field on Sat. Sept. 16. The Bears came into the game with high hopes of knocking off the defending Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, however, they would be denied that chance. (Full Story)

Wolves volleyball opens conference season with 1-1 record
Northern State University took part in the NSIC-NCC Crossover tournament on September 8 and 9. They took on the St. Cloud Huskies and the University of South Dakota Coyotes on Friday, and played Minnesota State University-Mankato on Saturday. The Wolves finished the tourney with a record of 2-1. (Full Story)

Wolf of the Week - Michelle Wiswell
Passion, hard work and dedication is what life is really all about. Just ask senior outside hitter for the Northern State University volleyball team Michelle Wiswell, Lead. (Full Story)

Wolves soccer dominates USF
The Northern State University soccer team notched a couple of W’s last weekend without even facing a single shot on goal. The Wolves claimed victories over the University of Sioux Falls and Concordia-Seward (Neb.) On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Wolves locked horns with the University of Sioux Falls. With an overpowering offense and an air-tight defense, the Wolves took USF behind the woodshed and handed them an 8-0 drubbing. (Full Story)

Intramural sports are back in full swing
If you are looking to watch an exciting game, Northern State University opened up its intramural sports season with flag football and softball. (Full Story)

Northern State University Freshmen lead the pack
Northern State University’s cross country team kicked off the season on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the South Dakota Tech Invitational meet. (Full Story)

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Cabaret dances on the edge
“Cabaret is a blast of a show,” said Cody Tesnow. As a veteran of rehearsal and in his 35th production, Tesnow says that so far, everything is going outstanding. “We have one great cast, some new members to the theatre, familiar music and a general sense of excitement from everyone,” Tesnow said. (Full Story)

Fall fashion strikes Aberdeen, NSU
The New York Fashion week, a nine-day long glamorous fashion event that features over 100 fashion designers’ displays, has already started. If you want to find out about this fall’s new trends and tendencies, these shows are definitely what you need to be paying attention to. (Full Story)

Women 2000 presents
Women 2000 (formerly Women of the 90s), a program of Avera St. Luke's Hospital, presents Paula Statman on "Life on a Balance Beam: It Helps If You Don't Look Down" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. (Full Story)

Williams research award given
Northern State University awarded the fourth annual Beulah Williams Library Award for Faculty/Student Research Collaboration to Dr. Alan LaFave, NSU dean of the School of Fine Arts, and Dr. Ruth Johnson, NSU assistant professor of psychology, on Sept. 1. (Full Story)

CAB provides fun, entertainment
A common misconception around Northern State University is that campus life is boring and there’s nothing to do. Wrong! Thanks to the Campus Activities Board (CAB), there is always something happening. (Full Story)

Education Department new home almost ready
After almost two years of planning and work, the Education Department will soon be relocating to the H. P. Gerber building. (Full Story)

Recruitment plays part in enrollment for NSU
Northern State University has added a new offer for professors. An optional ‘one free class’ is open to those professors wishing to take advantage of this opportunity in any aspect that is offered in courses, which includes but is not limited to, English, theater, art, and foreign languages. This institution offers these for personal development. (Full Story)

Chaser fulfills musical dream in Fargo, ND
Five college-aged guys fulfilled a musical dream this summer by performing for thousands of people at a make-up Korn concert. Judd Albrecht,bass; Clayton Otto, vocals and guitar; Brian “Beej” Johnson, vocals; Will Schulz,drummer; and Justin “Kal” Kallas, guitar, make up Chaser a band that is less than two years old. Chaser was given the opportunity to share the stage with hardrock band, Korn after receiving an invitation to play in a “Battle of the Bands” which was sponsored by Q-98 a radio station in Fargo. (Full Story)

Counseling center offers support at NSU
The Counseling Center offers free, confidential counseling to students. Along with individual services, six support groups exist. They include Choosing a Major, Chronic Illness, Learning Disabilities, Making Peace with Food, Options, and Rape Support/Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. (Full Story)

Do yourself service, vote 2000
Student Publications and the Volunteer Service Clearinghouse are going to sponsor a new organization to encourage students to vote. (Full Story)

The Home Place didn't feel down home
Never heard of the Home Place? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. The Home Place is a new restaurant that opened up this summer in Aberdeen. It is located directly behind or to the west of The Flame. (Full Story)

Supplemental Instruction program new to NSU, University College
Northern State University has started a supplemental instruction program to help the NSU students pass their classes. “The mission of these groups is to help students to learn the important information from lecture and text in many of the classes that incoming freshman are registered in,” Lisa Ducheneaux, reading and writing coordinator, said. (Full Story)

Bowser keeps busy at NSU
Dara Bowser, a junior history education major, is from Lemmon and said NSU is attractive for its friendly people and the trees on the campus green. (Full Story)

Dahle runs for state office
Northern State University has yet another graduate running for state office. Travis Dahle, Clear Lake, is running for the State House in District 7 on the Democratic ticket. (Full Story)

NSU holds international business conference
C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Institute for International Economics, Washington, D.C., is featured speaker. (Full Story)

NSU students enjoy science retreat at camp NeSoDak
Activities were in abundance for new and returning students at Northern State University, who went on a small weekend getaway with Keith Wrage and other science faculty members. The students traveled to camp NeSoDak for a getting to know each other mixer over the weekend. The group left on Friday at 5:00 P.M. and returned on Sunday, their activities included such things as watching movies, making candles in the sand, eating smores until they where sick and a camera scavenger hunt. (Full Story)

Student Association: Vote, your tuition may count on it
Hello once again, from the Student Association. Well, we have held our first two meetings of the year and already we are busy working on things to make your college experience a better one. At our first meeting we toured a couple facilities on campus as possible sites for the fitness center, for example, the old Lincoln Dining Hall. (Full Story)