NSU celebrates 85th annual Gypsy Days
Northern State University students and alumni celebrated the 85th annual Gypsy Days throughout the week of Sept. 25. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, activities included a picnic presenting the royalty candidates, where music for the picnic was provided by Outback, a local band comprised of NSU students. (Full Story)

House candidates discuss educational issues, agree on video lottery repeal
Six of the eight candidates for state representative in districts two and three gathered to discuss some of the issues on the minds of voters just over a month before election day, on Monday, October 2 in the cafeteria on the campus of Presentation College. (Full Story)

Seventh Annual International Business Conference puts NSU in spotlight
Thursday, Oct. 4 marked the beginning of the Seventh Annual South Dakota International Business Conference in Rapid City, hosted by the Northern State University Center of Excellence in International Business. (Full Story)

Technology revolution comes to South Dakota
Aberdeen was the site of this year’s Charting the Future 2000, a statewide Telecommunications Leadership Forum. Leaders in technology from all over the state were in attendance September 26-28 at the Ramkota Inn to discuss upcoming issues involving how technology is, and will be, affecting the state. (Full Story)

NSU sees boosted enrollment for 2000-01 academic year
This is the Enrollment Summary for Fall 2000 semester at Northern State University from the Student Fact Sheet from the NSU Office of Institutional Research. This source reflected the number of students enrolled at the cutoff date of September 14. (Full Story)

Your vote counts, vote 2000
Service Vote 2000 encourages Northern State University’s students to get involved with the 2000 presidential election. Service Vote 2000 is an initiative of Youth Service of America. Its main purpose is to bridge the gap between volunteers and voters. (Full Story)

EVIL has a new home
I recently viewed a hilarious commercial that ran in New York. It begins with a bunch of babies playing with toys in front of a white background. The commentator points out that each child has different characteristics but ends by pointing out these almost newborns all have one thing in common...they have all been in New York longer than Hillary Rodham Clinton. The commercial ends with one of the children putting on a New York Yankees cap for the camera as Hillary Rodham did at the beginning of her campaign. Now that is a campaign commercial! (Read Full Editorial)

Rumble in the Bronx part 2, Hillary vs. Rick
When this edition of the Exponent comes out, the election will be less than a month away. Wow! Where does the time go? For us political science people, it's the most wonderful time of the year; well, every two years, at least. At the end of September, the presidential candidates were in a dead heat. That shouldn't last long. After Gore makes Bush look like a fool at the debates, he'll go on and sweep all 50 states and both Houses of Congress will go Democratic again, marking the beginning of a golden age of America that will last for hundreds of years that historians will call "Pax Americana." (Read Full Editorial)

The Naked Truth
Did you ever wonder why Americans will watch a man be bloodied, beaten, knifed, shot, and/or killed in various gruesome manners in a television show/film, and will not bat an eye; but will scream, giggle or get out the digital mosaic kit at the slightest sign of a nipple? Well, at first glance, I would say it is because most Americans are uncultured, puritanical hypocrites who are ashamed of their bodies. And that would pretty much explain the matter. There are those who believe the body is a sacred thing, a beauteous object to be covered on moral grounds, and they might not fit into the above category. They are just puritanical hypocrites, not uncultured ones. (Read Full Editorial)

RU-486 offers women freedom
When the Food and Drug Administration announced that the “abortion pill,” RU-486 was approved for use in the United States, it has caused nothing but controversy for those involved in the issue. (Read Full Editorial)

The Toilet Truth
Women have been fighting for equality with men for decades. We talk about equal pay, equal political rights, and equal employment opportunities. We want the same considerations as male students when participating in class. We want everyone to know that we’re good at math and can run five miles every morning and can choose to go to a technical school to become a welder if we want. But when it comes to bathrooms, we really like not sharing them with men. (Read Full Editorial)

Badgers and minorities and Photo Editor, OH MY!
I'll admit it. I was wrong. I'm not ashamed to say it. I was foolish and naïve, but now I know better. I was under the mistaken impression that the world around me had gotten a little bit more sane, rational, and realistic in the past few years. A few weeks ago I discovered that my impressions were incorrect. (Full Story)

NSU demolishes Southwest State in front of Gypsy Day crowd;
record is 4-2
Numerous fans were given something to cheer about on Saturday, Sept. 30, as the Northern State University Wolves football team pulverized the opposing Southwest State Mustangs, 56-17, in a Gypsy Day celebration game. (Full Story)

Wolf of the week: Kristie Gordy
For the past two years, junior Kristie Gordy, Cheyenne, Wyo., has played an important role in the success of the Northern State University soccer program and this year is proving to be no different. Going into her third season as a Wolf, Gordy has received all conference honors twice. In addition to this accomplishment, she has been an academic all conference member. (Full Story)

NSU volleyball wins three matches in a row
After a disappointing loss, Northern State University volleyball has been heating up the court, winning three matches in a row. (Full Story)

Controversy surrounds future of highlights
When the Northern State University Highlights went before the Student Association (SA) to request budgetary assistance, they had no idea that such a request could very well mean the end of their organization. (Full Story)

Wolves soccer wins at home, record is 7-5
The Northern State University soccer team added a couple of wins to its record over the Gypsy Days weekend. With tenacious defense and a very aggressive offense, the Wolves moved their record to 7-5. (Full Story)

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Northern State University's Isaac Lincoln Gallery features 'Ephemeral Forest'
Isaac Lincoln Gallery on the campus of Northern State University will feature an art exhibition by Wendy Weiss and Jay Kreimer, both of Lincoln, Neb., from Oct. 17 to Nov. 22. A free opening reception and gallery talk will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, in the gallery. (Full Story)

Hines, Wonnenberg to present joint senior music recital
Matthew Hinds, Groton, and Kimberly Wonnenberg, Pierre, will present a joint senior music recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in the Berggren Recital Hall of Johnson Fine Arts Center on the NSU campus. The event is free and open to the public and partially fulfills requirements for graduation from NSU with a bachelor’s degree in music. (Full Story)

Jazz Department sponsors jazz artist performance
The Northern State University jazz department is sponsoring a concert by jazz artist Dave Weckl and his quartet at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center theater on the NSU campus. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door or can be reserved by calling the jazz department office at (605) 626-2669. (Full Story)

"Up With People" sweep through town
Imagine spending a whole year traveling with peers from all over the world, performing in new places, meeting interesting people and becoming world smart. This dream actually comes true for hundreds of young people that decide there is more out there they want to experience and join “Up With People”. (Full Story)

Airport Cafe and Lounge doesn't serve airline food
For anyone who ever listens to the radio, you may recall the Airport Cafe and Lounge jingle that always comes on to every local station. Well, I finally decided to see if the food and service really lived up to the song. (Full Story)

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Happy Birthday Libra
Librans are beautiful people with style and the ability to attract others of better classes. They are romantics and they enjoy taking their time. The main traits of a Libra includes the ability to see both sides of any argument, cool rationality, and the power to attract others. (Full Story)

NSU honors the 600th death of Geoffrey Chaucer
On Wednesday, October 25, Chaucerfest will celebrate the 600th anniversary of the death of the author. Festivities will commence at 7pm in JC 107, and include lecture, reading, and an essay contest. (Full Story)

Olympic Gold Medalist presents program at Northern
Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills will give a presentation in celebration of Native American Day at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center theater on the Northern State University campus. The NSU Campus Activities Board is organizing the event, which is free and open to the public. (Full Story)

Learning as a community
Thirteen Learning Communities have been implemented at NSU. Two years ago the University College started Learning Communities for at-risk students. Students in the program had a higher retention rate than the average. (Full Story)

NSU student association members attend leadership institute seminar in Sioux Falls
Politically-minded college students from across South Dakota met in Sioux Falls for a youth leadership conference conducted by the Leadership Institute of Washington, DC. (Full Story)

Supreme Court Oct. 2000 term to be held at JFAC
Chief Justice Robert A. Miller of the South Dakota Supreme Court announced today that the Supreme Court will hold its October 2000 term at the Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota, on October 23, 24 and 25. (Full Story)