News O'Doan resigns as VP, Baruth takes over
Citing personal considerations, Northern State University Student Association Vice President Billie O'Doan recently tendered her resignation from the position eight months into her term. (Full Story)

Fund-drive focus of NSU Foundation
The Northern State University Foundation is currently underway with the university’s first capital campaign. The Foundation hopes to raise approximately $10 million with this new fund drive which is to be completed by September of 2001. (Full Story)

Supreme Court visits NSU
Upon receiving an invitation from NSU President John Hilpert, the South Dakota State Supreme Court held its October session in the Johnson Fine Arts Center October 23-25. (Full Story)

Marching band performs in Canada
Northern State University’s marching band, along with the flag corps, had an opportunity this past month they may never forget. Approximately 105 students packed up their instruments and gear and headed up to Winnipeg, Canada, to show off their music ability. (Full Story)

Financial Aid Facts
Greetings from the Financial Aid Office. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and our new article which will be published in each Exponent. (Full Story)

Fifteen NSU faculty members recognized
Fifteen members of Northern State University’s faculty were recognized for their teaching excellence and are being honored in the sixth edition of the biographical directory “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2000.” (Full Story)

Graduate office offers class through USD
As this semester winds to a close, the Northern State University graduate office is picking up the pace.(Full Story)

Celebration of diversity
In the last years, more and more international students are attending Northern State University. Because of this fact, the Diversity Week Committee organized a series of events that took place from October 23-27, at the NSU Student Center and focused on appreciation and understanding of different cultures. (Full Story)

The Gore world of make-believe
Before I begin my usual witty banter about the bumbles of the Democratic party and Earth-Tones Al, I would like to point out something that happened to me the other day at a local watering hole. A nice bunch of fellows approached me as I was working and posed a question to me, “Are you that Republican guy in the paper?” (Read Full Editorial)

The minimum wage and a few other hopes
It occurs to me as I write this that this issue of the Exponent will come out the day after election, so any last minute pleas about voting and voting Democratic will sound a little dated and silly, so I'll spare you all that. (Read Full Editorial)

Fear, pain and goats
Well, this week I was going to talk about the evils of recruiting, but I found it very difficult to write this article, because the subject doesn't directly affect me, and let's face it, I'm all that matters. (Read Full Editorial)

Oh, how the times have changed
I recently came upon two things that I found very influential: a 1958 publication of How to be a good Wife and a copy of my parents’ wedding picture from 1973. (Read Full Column)

Toilet Truth
It is not to my social benefit that I am an English major. People expect my grammar and usage to be flawless, a very lofty expectation considering the mistake in word use that occurred in my last column. (If you didn’t notice, I’m not telling you.) I am also expected to be a teacher after graduation, whereas I am certain that teachers are very special people, and I am not nearly special enough to be one. (Read Full Column)

R-E-S-P-E-C-T
I was recently forced to come face-to-face once again with one of my biggest pet peeves. This particular occurrence took place in the fine facility that is the Johnson Fine Arts Center on our lovely Northern State University campus. (Read Full Column)

Wolves look forward to battle of the borders
On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Northern State University Wolves hosted the Winona State University Warriors for their last home game of the season. The cold wind, dark skies and muddy field seemed to set the tone for the game, as the Wolves lost a close game in overtime, to end their dreams of a back-to-back Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference title. (Full Story)

Wolf of the Week: Kristin Peterson
In her first season on the Northern State University cross country team, freshman Kristin Peterson, Arlington, has been running in stride and competing strongly. She has placed highly in the meets, receiving many second and third places, and recently placed second at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Championship, held on Oct. 21, in Aberdeen. (Full Story)

Wolves soccer team loses in tournament
For the second consecutive season, the Northern State University soccer team stumbled at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in Marshall, Minn. With a 2-1 loss to the Wayne State University Warriors, the Wolves took an early exit from the tournament. (Full Story)

Wolves volleyball defeats UMD in five game thriller
Northern State University volleyball hosted the University of Minnesota-Crookston on Oct. 20 at home in Aberdeen. The Wolves won three games straight, 15-8, 15-1, 15-0. (Full Story)

Cross country finishes season in top 20
For the first time in the season, Northern State University’s men’s and women’s cross country teams hosted a home meet on Wolves territory. On Oct. 6, many visiting teams came to NSU for the Roe Granger Invitational at Swisher Field. (Full Story)

NSU hockey has successful opening weekend
The Northern State University hockey club is looking towards the future. After last year’s rebuilding season, the Wolves are ready to put the past behind them and make a new name for themselves in the world of club hockey. (Full Story)

Bedazzled - From two points of view

From Ordinary to great

Cabaret a bold statement from NSU theatre
If there were any doubts at Northern State University or in the Aberdeen community as to whether the theatre department at NSU would continue its growth and development with Daniel Yurgaitis at the helm, they were likely washed away by last week’s presentation of Cabaret. (Full Story)

Forest in the Gallery
The largest audience I’ve seen at an opening reception crowded the Isaac Lincoln Gallery to see a fascinating combination of sights and sounds. It was a welcome sight to see so many students, faculty and staff. (Full Story)

Music Convention held at Northern
Approximately 120 students and music instructors from around South Dakota gathered at the Johnson Fine Arts Center for the South Dakota Music Teachers Association Convention October 26-29. During the three days competitions, workshops and presentations were held. The event reaches Aberdeen every five years, rotating at the other state universities in South Dakota. (Full Story)

Quiet little getaway for a simple lunch
While on my way to the Red Rooster one day, I noticed a little place called the Main Street Cafe. I had never heard of it before, and neither had anyone I asked about it, so I thought it might make a good review. (Full Story)

Chaucer lives on!
Speakers and actors entertained Chaucerians, students, and many others as Chaucerfest celebrated the 600th anniversary of the author’s death. (Full Story)

The Hopper a reliable ride for college student in Aberdeen
Something that started as an idea ten years ago has become a reality for Kelly Tracy, owner of the new taxi service in Aberdeen. The idea to help people has now become known as The Hopper. Kelly Tracy along with Lee Sumner bought the bus and began this new service. (Full Story)

Science Professor Wrage does it all
Juggling three full time jobs might seem like a piece of cake on paper, right? But if you were to ask most sane people if they were willing to make this sacrifice, their answers would be a resounding no! (Full Story)

From Your Student Association...
The Student Association has been very busy the past couple weeks. Because of unforeseen time constraints, Billie O'Doan, our Vice President, resigned her position effective October 31. As a result, the Senate chose Tori Baruth to step up and fill the vacancy. Tori has been involved with the Student Association for the past two years as a senator, and she will continue to represent the students superbly in her new position. (Full Story)

How much do you really know?
The moon has always fascinated mankind throughout the ages. Since ancient times it has played a major role in art, mythology and even religion. The mystique of the moon has sparked curiosity and has inspired humans to explore the world around them. Its dreamlike beauty has nurtured our imagination and has inspired us. It has had such a powerful effect on us, that our ancestors couldn’t help but worship it. On November 11, at 3:15 pm Central Standard Time, we will have a full moon. Therefore, it makes a perfect theme for this issue’s ten questions. (Full Quiz)