NSU celebrates a century of leadership
September 2001 marks the hundredth year since Northern State University began its mission to educate. In the past century, NSU has undergone many changes. It has been through four different names, a dozen of presidents, thousands of students and yet one thing remains the same: it’s dedication to higher education. (Read Full Article)

Fireworks begin year long Centennial celebration
The University’s 100th anniversary festivities will kick off with fireworks after the Sept. 15 football game at Swisher field when NSU plays Wayne State College. The week of Sept. 24 will include increased homecoming events for the centennial, such as an all-school reunion, and Gypsy Day will focus on the anniversary. (Read Full Article)

President Hilpert embraces new year
September 2001
Welcome to the Academic Year 2001/02!
Those of us who spent the summer on campus are always grateful for the beginning of a new school year because it feels as though life is returning. Sidewalks are busy. Hallways buzz with conversation. Classrooms, labs, and the library host the real work of the university. It is a wonderful time to be at Northern. (Read Full Article)

NSU gets technical in 2001
The newest addition to Northern State Univerity’s campus is up and running. The Center for Statewide E-Learning brings technology into every old program on campus as well as providing new ones.
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From the desk of Student Associaltion
Another year has begun at NSU, which means football games, concerts, various hall activities, Ric Dias lectures, and the inevitable- -fee payment. On behalf of the Student Association, I would like to welcome all returning students, new students, faculty, and staff to NSU! After a restful and relaxing summer vacation, I hope that everyone is ready for a year of celebration. (Read Full Article)

Website helps students find jobs
Need a job? Don't know where to find one? Northern State University has a great resource available to all students at the School of Business Career Center website. "The website contains job postings, internship opportunities, career links, and other information," said Scott Peterson, School of Business placement Director. (Read Full Article)

A PGA story not about Tiger Woods?
Where did the summer go? It seems like only yesterday I finished my last research paper; approximately 5 minutes and 37 seconds before it was due. Technically, not the last minute, but this semester I'd like to add at least another five minutes to the cushion. (Read Full Article)

In memory of NSU graduate
July 28, 2001- He was tall and lanky, with big bushy red hair and big, round, wire framed glasses that seemed to cover most of his face. Though he was older, I never felt inferior to him. He was the kind of person who was confident enough with himself that he never had to make anyone, especially an awkward young freshman, feel like less of a person. He was kind, charming, funny, talented, and boyishly good looking. He was everything that I wanted to be. (Read Full Article)

Our Voice
As summer comes to an end, classes start, schedules fill and reality sets in. Students, faculty, and staff return to campus bronzed, rested and ready for action. For many September 5 is first day to step foot on campus since spring, and ince spring, and others are experiencing NSU for the first time. But for a few, today is just business as usual. (Read Full Article)

A lost legacy or not?
hrinking enrollments in the statewide university system caused a chain reaction of events including fewer student activity fees, which resulted in a much smaller general activity fund. Therefore, during the 2001 spring semester, the Student Budget Appropriations Committee was forced to scrutinize the budgets of each student organization. Student Publications was included in the budget reductions. (Read Full Article)

Football sets goals for 2001 season
Through adversity and hard work the Northern State University football team has come together to prepare for the new season. Returning 11 seniors from a roster with 97 participants, the Wolves have a young team, with a lot of potential. (Read Full Article)

Cross Country returns experience
Returning two All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference runners, sophomores Kristin Peterson, Arlington, and Delbert Black Bear, White River, Coach Jim Fuller is “confident about the teams for 2001. With the returners bringing in a third place conference for both men and women in 2000, which is difficult with Minnesota-Duluth being the top favorite, our goal is to be in the top two of our conference for both the men’s and women’s teams.” (Read Full Article)

NSU soccer kicks off new season
After a short summer to rest up and recuperate, the Northern State University women’s soccer team is ready for some action. The team arrived on campus early Sunday, Aug. 12 to start practice for their fall season, which started off on Monday, Aug. 20, with a scrimmage against the University of Mary. (Read Full Article)

Volleyball rules change fits NSU
With changing rules, the Northern State University volleyball team faces new variables in the game. The first four games will be rally scoring, where a team will score on every play. The first team to 30 points, and winning by two, wins the game. In the fifth game, if one is needed, the first to 15 points wins. The best three out of five games wins the match. (Read Full Article)

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NSU art display invites touching
The creative work of Northern State University students in the Design I class taught by Mark McGinnis was displayed on the walls of Dakota Prairie Museum’s second floor this summer. The display included tactile and visual texture paintings designed to bring pleasure to partially sighted and blind people. (Read Full Article)

Fall 2001 Fine Arts Callendar

Why Brad & George should be cannonized
We sure as hell are, George. The pieces of the movie puzzle just aren't fitting together. Perhaps they never have. Despite what you may have heard, movies are not getting worse. There were just as many bad movies twenty years ago as there are now, coupled with just as many good ones. (Read Full Article)

Summer Fashion: Frills, florals, and fabulous fabrics
Summer has already been slipping away, and I cannot help but feel somewhat nostalgic when I think about it. Does that mean that I will not get to wear my chiffon dresses for a whole year? Should I frostbite my toes and wear my strappy sandals anyway, or should I just start heading for the socks drawer and save myself some misery? And most important of all, where do I find the strength to put all my skirts away? (Read Full Article)

Some great food is on thap at the Firehouse Brewery
I do love South Dakota. Still, moving here from the West Coast came with some pain, such as dealing with the quality of food and drink I have encountered. Tasteless and overcooked dishes are the norm here, which are usually served with spineless coffee that's more akin to dirty dishwater than Starbucks. (Read Full Article)