Budget Reductions - 2001
In the last issue of the Exponent, senior staff members and deans discussed the recent budget cuts and proposed the actions they will take in order to alleviate any problems regarding summer school. (Full Story)

Senators attend SHED Days 2001
Twenty-one NSU students attended SHED Days 2001. While they were in Pierre they talked to representatives and senators about upcoming bills which would affect higher education. (Full Story)

The guide to financial aid: filling out the FAFSA
Students who know the basics about financial aid will be one step ahead: (Full Story)

Baseball hall-of-famer speaks in Aberdeen
After braving a fierce blizzard that hammered most of the state of South Dakota, and being forced to catch a frightening ride in a small plane, flown by a member of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson, arrived to be the featured speaker at the Aberdeen Chamber’s 116th annual banquet.
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NSU symphonic band goes on tour
The Northern State University symphonic band has several important performances over the next few weeks. The band was invited to perform as the finale act at the 65th Annual South Dakota Bandmasters Convention that was held in Brookings on Saturday, Feb. 10.
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'Money and Politics' theme for upcoming South Dakota students issues forum
Students will be given the opportunity to voice their opinions on the issue of money and politics at this year’s South Dakota Students Issues. (Full Story)

A new agenda for the country
Oh no! We don’t have old Slick Willy to kick around anymore. Whatever shall I write about now? Maybe I could write about the former Solicitor-in-chief’s questionable presidential pardons? How about Al Bore’s new job as a professor of media? No wonder most journalists are liberal. Maybe I will comment on those next time but right now it is time to talk about the man with a vision for the country. (Read Full Editorial)

Honeymoon blues
Well, it's been an interesting few weeks in the political landscape since Dubya has taken the reigns from President Clinton. (Read Full Editorial)

Sex Education, Or Fun With Anatomy
Why the hell don't we tell kids about sex? Parents either don't give the kids a sex talk at all, or they do tell them, but not until they find Captain Condom in Little Suzy or Little Jimmy's wastebasket.
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The eternal witch with overworked hormones
Today is the day of love, the day of giving and the day of spending too much on overpriced roses and candy. Since we have extensively covered this day in the rest of the paper, I am going to stay away and talk about something much more interesting. (Read Full Opinion Piece)

The Toilet Truth
I have been able to experience many different things in my career here at Northern State University. I fell in love and got my heart broken. I finally figured out the purpose of my life was not in a man. I learned that even in toilets, beauty can be found. I’ve learned stuff in my classes, too. But until last week, I had never been to The Zoo Bar.
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Call the sensitivity police...
I am about to make a statement that will ruffle a few feathers with certain people. Before I do so, I ask that if you are one of those who becomes slightly mussed, please just hear me out before you compose an angry response and drop it at the door of Seymour Hall room 101. That being said, let's get down to business. (Full Story)

Women's basketball sweeps over 'I Hate Winter'
The Northern State University women’s basketball team impressed the home crowds over the “I Hate Winter” weekend, racking up two very impressive victories over the University of Minnesota-Crookston and Minnesota State University-Moorhead. (Full Story)

Wolf of the Week: Dale Daugherty
In his fourth year as a wrestler at Northern State University, senior Dale Daugherty, Huron, has compiled an impressive list of achievements. (Full Story)

Wrestlers shine at conference tournament
The Wolves had an impressive showing, in front of a home crowd, at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) tournament. NSU had five out of eleven team members compete in the finals round, while five others competed in the consolation matches. (Full Story)

Mens basketball goes 7-5 in NSIC
Playing at home on Feb. 2 and 3, visitors from the University of Minnesota-Crookston and the University of Minnesota-Moorhead were dealt one loss each from Northern State University’s men’s basketball team. (Full Story)

Tracksters lose to Jamestown
On Feb. 6, Northern State University’s Track and Field team suffered a defeat to Jamestown College by only a few points. The women’s division trailed by one point, 69-68 leaving Jamestown with a win. Jamestown earned five team points by finishing the first event in 2.3 seconds. Jamestown also took a win in the Men’s division, NSU trailed by 13 points, 86-73. (Full Story)

Intramurals kick off; ski trip to take place later
After all the excitement of Groundhog's Day, Northern State University students are back to the grind. To help drive away the end of winter blues, many students are participating in the newest intramural season. (Full Story)

Check out how the "Stupubers" Feel about Valentines Day

Valentine: From Two points of view

The Good Doctor captivates
A census taker tried to quantify me once. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a big Amarone. Go back to school, little Starling. (Full Story)

NSU theatre presents 'An Ideal Husband'
Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 9, for Northern State University's winter theater production of Oscar Wilde's "An Ideal Husband." Performances are 7:30 p.m. nightly Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 22-24, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center theater on the NSU campus. (Full Story)

NSU galleries host unique collection of artwork
What do the above three things have in common? Nothing, except they are all parts of the three main art galleries on Northern State University.
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NSU Symphonic band performs with high energy
The NSU Symphonic band maintained high energy throughout their entire performance on February 10 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center.
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