100 Years of Howling
Northern State University celebrated a “hundred years of howling” with the 2001 Gypsy Day coronation on September 27. The evening recapped many of the unforgettable NSU memories from the past century. (Read full article)

Aftermath: A response to the tragedies
Tuesday, September 11, 2001; a day that will never be forgotten. The days following the New York, Washington and Pennsylvania tragedies carry with them as much weight as the day themselves. The response of the nation, the community, and the campus has been something quite impressive. (Read full article)

Small forum attacks big issues
Despite low attendance, the Sept. 21 South Dakota Issues Forum brought forth several thought-provoking ideas and insightful questions.
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New experiences for Dan Khanna
Dan Khanna, a native of Silicon Valley, CA, has left that area for the first time to become one of the new faculty members of the business department at Northern State University. (Read full article)

NSU pulls the plug in Internet
During this past summer, Northern State University has pulled its plug on the Internet in the residence halls. The reason behind this was to ensure that the campus was safe from the “Code Red Scare”, a virus that attacked large servers and networks like the ones on the NSU campus. (Read full article)

NSU Student Association to honor and remember September 11, 2001
Northern State University’s Student Association is in the process of passing a resolution that will make Sept. 11, 2001 known as “Remembrance Day” at NSU. The day will honor all those who died in the terrorist attack on America and all Americans who have perished as a result of past terrorist acts. (Read full article)

New changes in NSU food program
Starting this semester, students have noticed one missing component to their meal plan, Papa John’s pizza. Doug Neiman, the director of Aramark, the campus food provider, explains that the reason is simple. The fact is Aramark is losing money on the deal. (Read full article)

The Year of the Elephant
I know that you are all probably sick of the word election right now, since we just found out who won the last one a few days ago. Unfortunately for all of you, I need to mention next year’s election because it will be a very important year for South Dakota. In fact the 2002 election shows exactly how important your vote is even though you may not think so. (Read full editorial)

The Rising Storm
I don’t know how many of you have seen the movie, “The Perfect Storm.” It is a pretty good movie, but not great. My roommate watched it all the time during the summer, so I have grown a bit weary of George Clooney with a New English accent. (Read Full Editorial)

A rose by any other name would be called Joe
Now that the summer has passed and fall has begun, it is invariably the time when just about every news agency and publisher in the world will take a retrospective look at the summer that was. There is no doubt that the dog days of 2001 will go down as the summer of the attack of the killer sharks, Gary Condit (attack of the stupid shark), and the-state-that-would-like-to-be-known-as-the-state-formerly-known-as-North Dakota (or attack of the just plain stupid). (Read Full Editorial)

NSU professor responds to war on terrorism
I’m an active member of the Air Force Reserve. At the end of August, I returned from active duty at my assigned office in the Pentagon to resume my civilian career. Now, like other members of the Guard and Reserves all across the US who have been following this week’s events as closely as anyone, I hear this question: Are we going to war?
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Our Voice: Alumni lead the way
As Gypsy week ends, the parade has passed, and the football game is finished; yet memories linger. Alumni and students have shared their favorite memories of NSU. (Read full column)

I've got a book of matches from the gas station
So I’m new here to The Exponent, right, and the first thing I get from people when I tell them that I work for the university newspaper is why? Reading that is like licking sandpaper, some do it and the rest just can’t seem to grasp exactly why. Is it the content? Is it the layout? Is it the writers? Are students just too busy to do more than thumb through it on the john out of boredom? (Read full column)

Bemidji State spoils NSU's Homecoming in barnburner
It took two overtime periods, over four hours of play, 93 points, 947 yards of total offense, 27 penalties, three blocked extra points, a 95-yard punt and a frantic final play that left the outcome in question for a few seconds before Bemidji State’s bench stormed the field to celebrate a 47-46 win over Northern at Swisher Field in Aberdeen Saturday. (Read full article)

Kelly "the Gazelle" Peterson
Northern State University women’s soccer team has had an explosive season. Going into the conference season sporting an 8-2 record, the Wolves have been chasing records, racking up big numbers and winning a lot of games in the process. (Read full article)

Murphy's minute goal
Randy Murphy, senior, Aberdeen, is running in his sophomore season with the Northern State University Wolves cross country team.
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Peterson, Wynia lead golf teams
Heather Peterson, junior, Salem, is described by her fellow teammates as the number one golfer on the Northern State University women’s golf team. Dalon Wynia, senior, Tyndall, is an experienced asset to the Northern State University men’s golf team. (Read full article)

Wolf Tracks

Zoolander

Video Pick: Almost Famous

Comfort Eagle

Something to see in the Presidents Gallery
A very enjoyable art exhibit is in one of the campus galleries right now. In the President’s Gallery is the Aberdeen Area Invitational Exhibition, showing Sept. 18 through Oct. 23. This exhibit represents the first of four alumni exhibitions being shown this 2001-2002 academic year.
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Diverse artworks in Isaac Lincoln Gallery
In the Isaac Lincoln Gallery there is a wide array of works by artists which appear to be a little more edgy. With works that almost appear to be models for a Nine Inch Nails cd cover, artist Glen Riddle describes himself in his artist’s statement as a “post industrial shaman of these times for the people who would see my vision...” (Read full article)

Do you believe in the second part?
I love the movie, Dirty Harry. Many don’t seem to remember what a groundbreaking film it was upon its release. Yet, it remains a brutally honest portrait of the realities of modern American society.
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Showcase: a welcome edition
Football... it permeates nearly everything surrounding the Gypsy Day festivities. I love a good football game, and there’s nothing quite like being part of a college community that rallies to support their team both on campus and from the stands. However, over the years I’ve often had the impression that something has been missing, and at the end of the Gypsy Day night I finally discovered what it was. (Read full article)

"Grimm Tales"; entertainment for all ages
October 8 and 9 promise great entertainment for boys and girls of all ages as the Aberdeen Community Theater brings the Minneapolis Children’s Theater Company to the Johnson Fine Arts Center.
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Not the same old thing form Aberdeen's new kid on the block
The Downtown Cafe is now one of Aberdeen’s newest eating establishments, and while you probably have not eaten there, there is a good reason for you to do so. Since I (along with my lovely and vivacious wife, Kimberly) have lived in Aberdeen, the building in which the Downtown Cafe resides has been home to at least three eateries. None of them were particularity memorable, so I shed no tears on their passing. (Read full article)

It's the best applicant who gets into a top law school
Each year, more than 132,000 men and women take the LSAT with the hopes of making the grade for a quality program. Law School applicants recognize that their futures will be largely determined by the quality of the program to which they are admitted. (Read full article)

Fall 2001 Fine Arts Calendar

Tradition Continues: Alumni gather for 'gold & silver'
After spending several years away from Northern State University and accomplishing their lifelong goals, the alumni have returned to help celebrate the Centennial. (Read full article)

Ask Beulah
Library questions? Just wondering about a topic? Drop Beulah a line... she doesn’t have an Email, so drop it in campus mail: Ask Beulah/Library or drop your question off at the reference desk.
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A voice form Germany
I’m scared. I won’t deny it. I - along with the entire world - have no idea whether my country is going to be declaring war. I do not want to be in a foreign land when/if this happens. I realize that I may actually be safer here as a German citizen than in the United States as an American. But that doesn’t stop me from yearning to be at home with my friends and family every minute of every day. (Read Full Article)

Lesson 2: Credit
Today at Target I saw a sign that said, “Pay with credit. The easy way to pay.” (Read Full Article)

That you can petition the Lord with prayer
A white picket fence stands with a sidewalk void of cracks or dirty little crevices. Many flowers bloom, lining the brick path leading up to an oak porch. A chain-link swing looks out over a beautifully groomed lawn. A large, bushy ‘welcome’ mat outside the door to wipe your feet on and a feeling of warmth all around to cloak yourself in. Now a cool breeze and a glass of iced tea are just what you need to compliment the evening.
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Happy Birthday Libra
Libra is ruled by the planet Venus, the planet of love. You will have good luck this month, especially when finding new friends and romances. But remember that good things come to those who wait, not to those who are always in a hurry. (Read Full Article)