New York musician composes song 'Aberdeen'
Ari Hest, a 22-year-old New York singer/songwriter, performed at Northern State University for an audience of about 80. Ari’s voice is a refreshing break from the pop culture phenomenon that has invaded the mainstream music scene. (Read Full Article)

Anthrax sender has it in for South Dakotans
The Black Death often manifested itself first with a fever, then with the painful swelling of the lymph glands. These were followed by the development of ugly red blotches on the skin that, after a time, blackened horrifically. (Read Full Article)

Northern State University parking ticket survival guide
Not again. You just got a parking ticket. The third ticket...this month. And you’ve never gotten one before this September. Where do the tickets go? How long do you have to pay them? Where do you have to go to pay them? Do you have to pay them ALL?? And what happens if (when) you don’t pay them at all? (Read Full Article)

SBAC faces new budget challenges
Recently, the Student Budget and Appropriation Committee was faced with the first of many rounds of new deliberations over campus funding. As always, the distribution of student money, the General Activity Fund which comes from the General Activity Fee that is tacked on to the payment for each credit hour, causes controversy. (Read Full Article)

Tech Support 911
Why is the server down? When will we have internet access? Why can’t I check my hotmail? If you ask these or other technical questions every day, you are not alone. Not only students, but faculty and staff ask these questions as well. Who answers these questions? The people behind the technical scenes at Northern State University are not hidden away in the tunnels underneath Krikac Hall, they are working hard all over campus making sure that your hotmail will not go unanswered.
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Northern Galleries presents: A two-person Centennial Celebration Northern State University gallery director Dr. William Hoar announced the opening of a two-person exhibit of the paintings of Timothy Vogl and Rebecca Young-Sletten. (Read Full Article)

The tide is turning: Ellsworth Air Force Base prepares
The Ellsworth Air Force Base is more than a little tight-lipped these days. (Read Full Article)

Battle cry of the Democrats: No negative campaigning
As I have said in previous articles, South Dakota could very well determine who is in control of the Senate, the Democrats or Republicans. The day after Congressman Thune announced he would run for the Senate I had the opportunity to hear some of Senator Johnson's thoughts in the Argus Leader. (Read full editorial)

Show vs. Work: Pick your horse
A couple issues ago, Quentin and I previewed some of the races that will be going on in South Dakota next year. This issue we are previewing what will probably be one of the closest, most-watched races in the nation: Senator Tim Johnson's re-election campaign against Representative John Thune. (Read Full Editorial)

N-S-Who? Losing our identity
It seems to me that this campus is suffering from an identity crisis. We, as a University, are no longer sure who we are or what our mission should be. I remember a time when Northern State University had its own distinctive identity, one that we were sure of and could be proud of. However, we are quickly becoming lost in the new millennium.
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Letter to the Editors: Response to MIS 488: Friend or Foe?

Response to Mr. Brugman: Editorial Board speaks out

Outpouring of Support for Fallen Friend
It has been almost three years since high school graduation. It seemed such an amazing feat, until I came to college. Life was so easy back then. All I had to do was get up, go to school and then do whatever. Whether that was being with friends, watching TV or going to cheerleading practice, life was simple. The weekends were filled with basketball and football games; the days were filled with anything and everything. (Read full column)

Keyes runs on consistency
Northern State University’s senior cross country runner John Keyes, Pierre, does not have one specific goal. His personal goals run parallel to the team goals. (Read Full Article)

Rugby team approaches nationals
Say good-bye to baseball, see-ya later basketball, move over and make room for rugby, and the Dakota Outlawz. In only the second full year of being an organization, this club is ready to make a boom.
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Coulter makes a comeback
The Northern State University women’s soccer team has been unstoppable at home. Sporting an 8-0-1 record on NSU grounds, the Wolves’ only roadblock at home came in the form of the regionally ranked fourth University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, whom NSU played to a 0-0 tie. With a record of 13-3-2 on the season, NSU has been making noise in the region. (Read Full Article)

Wolf Tracks

From Hell

Video Pick: Cast Away

"Shelterbelt" wants YOU
What? Me? Publish my writing? “Just submit it - take a chance,” Laura Briscoe, editor of this year’s “Shelterbelt,” said. The 2001-2002 “Shelterbelt” committee is on a mission. A mission for writing, a mission for artwork, and for lots of it! (Read full article)

Stern to entertain
At 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 4, marching band instructor David Stern will be presenting a recital alongside many other talented performers. He will be playing his euphonium, tenor trombone, and bass trombone, and will be accompanied by Alice Berggren. (Read full article)

Ashford and Avera St. Luke's exhibits showing at Dacotah Prairie Musem At the Dacotah Prairie Museum there is a collection being shown that is definitely worth seeing. This is the Ashford Collection. (Read full article)

USAF Band and Choir remind us who we are
Something extraordinary took place in the Johnson Fine Arts Center on Oct. 16. What took place wasn’t meant to change people. The members of the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants simply chose to remind us of who we are. (Read full article)

"A Little Night Music" opens at JFAC tomorrow night
“A Little Night Music” will open Thursday, Nov. 1 and play through Saturday, Nov. 3. Tickets went on sale Monday, Oct. 22, and are available at the Northern State University bookstore. The prices are $8 for adults and $7 for senior citizens; students are admitted free with an NSU id. (Read full article)

Fall 2001 Fine Arts Callendar

Student Ambassadors looking to help NSU and the Aberdeen community The purpose of Northern State University’s Student Ambassadors organization is "to promote NSU, to stimulate the interest and involvement of the present student body of NSU, as well as strengthen feelings of loyalty and fellowship between the community, institution, students, and the alumni. (Read Full Article)

Canterbury's: Aberdeen's best kept restaurant secret
Even if you are a native Aberdonian (that can't be right - how about "Aberdeener?") this review might be an introduction to Canterbury's. Located in downtown Aberdeen on Main Street north of 6th Avenue, this fine eatery is off the restaurant radar screen for many folks.
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Music be the food of Dr. Woods' soul
Timothy Woods, Northern State University’s choral conductor, has been teaching music at NSU for three years. (Read Full Article)

Ghosts at NSU
Are there ghosts lingering around the campus of Northern State University? Some NSU students and faculty would answer ‘no’ to this question in sheer fear; others just simply know that there are ghosts, or at least strange noises and occurrences. There have been encounters, or at least stories worth repeating, for several of NSU students or faculty. (Read Full Article)

Scorpio
As a Scorpio you enjoy questioning the essence of life. You are able to heal other living things and have deep insight. It takes a long time for you to begin to trust someone, often resulting in a gap between yourself and others. You are also a protector, and you provide strength for others who cannot stand up for themselves. It is important for you to practice forgiveness for yourself and others. (Read Full Article)

Lesson 5: Roth IRAs or the tax man does not cometh
Let's get down to business. You've read my last four articles and you're ready to get ready for retirement. Yeah, it's over 40 years away; but, you'll thank me someday, with money I hope. However, your simple gratitude with suffice. (Read Full Article)

Regents Present Awards to NSU Student Organizations
The South Dakota Board of Regents, met Oct.12 at Northern State University, to present awards to two student organizations from NSU. President Harvey C. Jewett presented the awards on the Board's behalf. "Promoting academics through organizations like the two honored today is an excellent way for students to use their knowledge to benefit their campus and community," said Jewett.
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Around the world and back again
Bethlehem, West Bank:
Following a blast that killed Tanzim militia leader Atef Abayat, Palestinians opened fire on an Israeli owned Jerusalem neighborhood.
Buenos Aires, Argentina:
A travel brochure sent to an Argentine family tested positive for anthrax.
Belize City, Belize:
Prime Minister Musa addressed the problems for Belize, due to the devastation of Hurricane Iris and the effect of the World Trade Center attacks, that, combined, have left Belize with over $500 million in damage to deal with.
London, England:
A three foot, one inch long lobster, thought to be the largest ever caught in European waters, was returned to the ocean after being rescued from the oven by the London chef who was to prepare it for an expensive meal.
Peshawar, Pakistan:
Despite war hostilities, Afghans and Pakistanis gathered together on the fourteenth for a game of cricket, the second the two teams have played together this year.. (Read Full Article)

Eighth annual International Business Conference
The Northern State University Center of Excellence in International Business (CEIB) held the Eighth Annual International Business Conference in Rapid City October 4-6. (Read Full Article)

The history of Halloween: Trick or Treat?
Halloween is an annual celebration, but just of what is it actually a celebration? And how did this peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship? Or is it just a harmless day that came from some ancient ritual? (Read Full Article)