Campus Watches as Landmars is Destroyed
A flash fire swept though the Central Building at approximately 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning demolishing almost completely the oldest building on the campus. The main effects of the fire will be the loss of valuable records and equipment and class time. (Read Full Article)

Sequence of Events Reveals Swiftness of Fire's Progress
After a checking and double checking, the watchman’s watch stations, Dr. M.L. Meverden and the nightwatchman, Gil Johnson, have clarified the time as to when the fire, which absolutely left old Central a shell, started. Dr. Meverden has made this written statement as a release to The Exponent. (Read Full Article)

E-Learning, Gerber Building dedicated
October 11 brought the official beginning to the Center for Statewide E-learning, along with the dedication of the H.P. Gerber Education Building, and the donation of Mark McGinnis' Designs of Faith art collection. This memorable event also brought many integral figures, including Governor Bill Janklow, from across the state to the campus of Northern State University. (Read Full Article)

NSU, in the kitchen, with the knife?
There has been some speculation that Northern State University has been selling names to credit card companies. However, registrar Peggy Hallstrom said the university only gives out directory information, which includes student names and telephone numbers, along with a great deal of other personal information, to legitimate educational organizations, such as the NSU soccer team, which delivers cakes to students on their birthdays. (Read Full Article)

MIS 488 gets mixed reaction
After the first meeting of the much anticipated MIS 488 Careers in the Electronic Age on Tuesday, Oct. 2, students have voiced many different opinions at the subject. Some students look on the extra credit as more work in their already hectic lives. Others look at it as an opportunity, a free credit, and something else to put on their resume, for little effort. Many just have questions that need to be answered. (Read Full Article)

Legal or illegal: The truth of 2by2.net unfolds
By the year of 2003, sales of the e-commerce internet business have been projected to reach 9.5 trillion dollars. So why not get your hands on some of the money? First and most importantly, not all e-commerce money is obtained legally. The e-world is full of schemes, pyramid and otherwise. The question that remains is if 2by2.net, an e-commerce business that has become the choice of some NSU students, falls into the illegal category. (Read Full Article)

Making Sense in the Light of Disaster: A Response
On Sept. 19 a letter to the editor from a Northern State University student, whose name I will not mention, expressing concern appeared in The Exponent. Though I respect the act of writing a letter for publication that expresses someone's personal views, I must say that I unequivocally oppose the beliefs expressed in that letter.
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This looks like a job for Rambo
By the time this edition of The Exponent is published, about a month will have passed since Sept. 11. In that time we Americans have felt a wide range of emotions from fear and grief to rage and anger. The world around us has slowly started to get back to normal. A painful reminder to me of just how normal things are becoming is that both the Twins and the Cubs were eliminated from playoff contention.
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Finally We Have a Foreign Policy Again
One of the most important issues a president has to deal with is the issue of foreign policy. Because of the recent terrorist attacks, the importance placed on it has been even greater. Fortunately for us, we have elected the right man as president. Our president has made foreign policy the top priority for our nation right now, as it should be. (Read full editorial)

Letters to the Editors: praises and concerns

MIS 488: Friend or Foe? ED Board Speaks Out
Jena, Katie, Mandy, Melinda, and Stacy speak their minds on the new MIS 488 class. (Read full column)

A Flag in Every Room
I remember starting kindergarten. Every morning we would have to stand facing the United States flag with our hands on our hearts. Day-by-day we learned line after line of what the teacher called the Pledge of Allegiance. (Read full column)

Tschetter leads Wolves
The Northern State University Wolves volleyball team is on a roll. For the season, the Wolves overall record stands at 12-7, with a 6-2 record in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. An essential key to NSU’s success so far this season lies in the overall athletic ability of junior outside hitter Steph Tschetter. (Read Full Article)

NSU Athelitic Hall of Fame added six members
During the Gypsy Day celebration, six former student athletes were added to the NSU Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees are Jim Jensen, Dave Harvey, Gene Lorenz, Marlene (Calmus) Lorenz, Janel Birrenkott and Renee Ruesink. (Read Full Article)

The Valdez watch is on
These words have been more than commonplace at Northern State University women’s soccer games. Every fan in attendance behind Jerde Hall has been watching senior striker Rebecca Valdez, Cheyenne, Wyo., climb her way to the top of NSU’s record books, leaving in her wake many baffled defenders and goalkeepers.
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Lintz looks forward to spring season
Sophomore business major Ashley Lintz, Rapid City, is taking to the course to play up her golf game for Northern State University.
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Fox's and team's goals run parallel
Freshman cross country runner Jessica Fox, Watertown, is in her first year as a competitor for the Northern State University Wolves.
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Wolf Tracks

Training Day

Video Pick: Best of Show

An Educational Experience
The Minneapolis Children’s Theatre Company came to the Johnson Fine Arts Center on Oct. 8 and gave a very educational and entertaining performance of Carol Anne Duffy’s adaptations of four tales by the Brothers Grimm. (Read full article)

Air Force out in full force
The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants performed on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Northern State University’s Johnson Fine Arts Center. (Read full article)

Pictures reveal history
Unique, breathtaking pictures line the hallway walls in the Johnson Fine Art Center. Not only do these pictures reveal history, but they also tell the story of the fiery demise of Northern State University’s Old Central building in 1961. (Read full article)

Three Mo' Tenors leave us wanting mo'
Three Mo’ Tenors performed Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. They are doing a six-week tour of the United States, which began the second week of September. (Read full article)

Fall 2001 Fine Arts Callendar

You can exercise too
When it comes to exercise, many of us find we start with good intentions, but never follow through. This column will take you one step at a time towards discovering a new, healthier, more active you. With my help you’ll finish what you start. (Read Full Article)

Truth in horoscopes?
In the last follow-up to the horoscope, I found that the description of Virgos rang true for those that I interviewed. In this issue of The Exponent, I will see if the description of Libras is accurate.
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2001 Fall Semester Supplemental Instruction Schedule
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly peer study sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. SI is provided for all students who want to improve their understanding of course materials and improve their grades. (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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Campus Cop explains new law
Greetings from your Northern State University campus police officer. Yes, I am a real officer. My name is Daryl VanDover and I have been an officer with the Aberdeen Police Department for over 11 years. This is my first year as the NSU campus officer. (Read Full Article)

The campus meal plan revisited
Northern State University students are going to see many changes in their meal plan in the coming spring semester. Aramark is making new arrangements in the meal plan to better suit the students’ needs.
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Computer center update
Everything seems to be up and running well with the computers on the Northern State University campus. The Internet is in all the dorms and the students seem fairly happy. (Read Full Article)

Lesson four: giving to charity
In light of the reaction to last months events, I am moved to write about charity. The reaction I'm refering to was the overwhelming amount of money given to the Red Cross, United Way, and other organizations. The victims of September's tragedy paid the ultimate price to bring out the best in us. (Read Full Article)