E-Learning sends NSU into a new technological era
In the wake of spring budget reductions, Northern State University received a much needed shot in the arm with the announcement of the creation of the first statewide center for E-learning. (Full Story)

State legislature wraps up 2001 session
With only one day remaining in the 2001 session, the South Dakota State Legislature passed several bills pertaining to higher education in South Dakota, including a major appropriations bill. (Full Story)

Thorstad, Bowser win
A new student administration was elected at Northern State University in February. Brad Thorstad and Dara Bowser won convincingly with 237 votes out of a total 419 votes. (Full Story)

Housing options to explore
Even though fall is a long time away, registration for fall semester classes begins soon, and with that, many students begin considering next year’s housing needs. (Full Story)

Are you drowning in credit card debit?
Students, both undergraduate and graduate, are becoming very familiar with credit cards. Students tend to use credit cards because of their convenience. The impact of easy credit card availability and indebtedness accumulated by students is raising many concerns. A Nellie Mae survey of undergrads in 2000 reveals some disturbing numbers. (Full Story)

Pardons for sale....get your pardons here!
Not even in office anymore, former solicitor-in-chief is still commanding attention from the people of this great country. (Read Full Editorial)

Here we go again...
Growing up, I loved cartoons (I still like some, but I loved them then). One of my cartoon heroes was Bugs Bunny. He was always one step ahead of his adversary, whether it was Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, or Marvin the Martian. (Read Full Editorial)

You know how kids are
I don't like it when I don't get my way. I am pretty sure everyone is like this, but they just aren't as visible or vocal about it as I am.
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Aberdeen, NSU, would suffer from tourney change
A recent proposal by the South Dakota High School Activities Association calls for a change in format of the state basketball tournaments. (Full Opinion Peice)

The Toilet Truth
A sign above the sinks in the Econo Foods restroom reads, “State and federal laws require that you WASH YOUR HANDS before returning to work.” There’s just one problem: the faucets don’t work too well. You have to hold them down for water to come out, and it is anything but hot. (Full Opinion Peice)

Running away from the past
Once again the Confederate flag has become an issue of contention in the South. Last month, Georgia began flying a new state flag bearing a much smaller Confederate emblem. Mississippi voters will go to the polls later this spring to decide whether to adopt a new state flag that doesn’t feature a Confederate design. Both actions come in the wake of South Carolina’s decision last year to stop flying the Confederate banner over its capitol. (Full Editorial)

Softball starts off the season with high goals
Coach Paula Krueger, of her 4th season in the dugout, is once again leading the Northern State University women’s fastpitch softball into a tough schedule. Krueger said their major goals for the season include, “having a 500 or better record, finishing in the top half of the conference, and playing up to our potential if we win or lose.” (Full Story)

NSU hocley club goes on without GAF funding
Despite having their program cut from Northern State University’s budget due to recent budget crunches, the NSU hockey club is still in business for next year. (Full Story)

Wolves lose to rival to end season
On Friday, March 2, the Northern State University Wolves finished their season with a loss to the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) tournament semifinal game. The Wolves earned a trip to the semifinal game with an impressive win over the Bemidji State University Beavers on February 27, in the final home basketball game at Wachs Arena for the three, four-year seniors, Jennifer Murphy, Aberdeen, Memory Johannsen, Tolstoy, and Natalie Braun, Warner. (Full Story)

Men finish with a 14-13 record
In the first round of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Tournament action, the Wolves of Northern State University took on the Bulldogs from the University of Minnesota-Duluth on Duluth’s home court. (Full Story)

NSU baseball gets underway
After a delay due to snow-covered fields, the 2001 baseball season got underway with a road trip to Panama City, Fla., with stops in Parkville, Mo., and Columbus, Ga. The games took place over spring break with the first game on March 4 and the last on March 9. (Full Story)

Wrestlers end season with dual record of 5-7
The Northern State University grapplers had a growing year and broke into uncharted territory, setting new standards for the program. Under the direction of new head Patrick Timm, the Wolves worked to strengthen the program. (Full Story)

Chuang is a diamond of the Northern State faculty
It has been said that diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs. One of the diamonds at Northern State University, then, is Dr. Richard Chuang. (Full Story)

Robbie's: a getaway for students, staff
Upon entering Robbie’s, located at 14 1st Ave. SE, for the first time, I was not all that impressed. You have a choice of going right and entering the bar or going left and entering the restaurant. My guest and I entered the restaurant, which basically looks like a cafe but a bit more intimate. (Full Story)

Get Over It: From two points of view
Rachel: When I first saw previews for this movie, advertising Kylie Bax and Carmen Elektra, I thought that it would be a movie for our friends with Y chromosomes. (Full Story)

Alternative spring break 2001
Nine brave spring-breakers planned a grueling drive to the great southern state of Texas. They were looking forward to serving their national community through Habitat for Humanity International. HFH is an ecumenical Christian non-profit organization that relies on the gifts of its supporters to build simple, decent, safe and affordable houses on terms families can afford. (Full Story)

Simmon's students brighten up NSU Reading Clinic
Houge left it up to Neuman and her students to create whatever they wanted as long as it had to do with reading. The students made rough sketches before beginning the project and decided they wanted the meaning of their mural to be, “If you can read, you can go anywhere.”
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