Volunteer Service Clearinghouse honored with award
Recently, Northern State University’s Volunteer Service Clearinghouse received an award that was well-earned. On Nov. 28, the Volunteer Service Clearinghouse graciously accepted the Daily Points of Light Award. The award honors those who have made a commitment to connect Americans through service to help meet the critical needs in their communities, especially youth-focused goals set by the Presidents’ Summit for America’s future. (Read full article)

Northern Night 2001 raises over $40,000 for scholarships
The Northern State University Foundation sponsored its third annual premier event of the season, Northern Night 2001, to raise funds for scholarships for NSU students. The Foundation’s goal of $40,000 was well exceeded on Nov. 30, with an evening featuring a gourmet meal and the auction of over 50 donated items. (Read full article)

Don't get the flu; get the shot
If anyone out there wants to spend days upon days being miserable with the flu, then she or he must be crazy. If you are sane and you’d like to try avoiding tummy aches, fevers, chills, and other unmentionables that come with influenza, then there’s one easy answer for you. GET A FLU SHOT! (Read full article)

Love children of Harrison?
Do your parents love The Beatles? Did you have to listen to them as children and learn to love their music? If the answers to these questions are true, could we possibly be the love children of George Harrison and his influential music? (Read full article)

Melinda Jones is crowned as Miss NSU Sno Queen
In a night of music, talent and beautiful women, the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Sigma Alpha Iota, male and female music fraternities, sponsored the 2002 Sno-Sho contest. Sixteen women who attend Northern State University, are of the age of 21 or under, and have been residents of South Dakota for a year, competed for the title of Miss NSU Sno Queen. (Read full article)

Dr. Scott Raines debuts
Performing the role of Schaunard in La Boheme, Scott Raines, professor of music, made his debut with Opera Idaho on Nov. 9, 2001. This was done in addition to his teaching responsibilities and his duties as musical director of A Little Night Music. (Read full article)

LifeSource helps give the gift of life
LifeSource is a non-profit organization that helps with organ donation for the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and portions of Wisconsin area. It strives to locate medical matches between patients that have died and families that are waiting for organ transplants. (Read full article)

Public invited to library focus forums
In the past 100 years South Dakota has moved form a primarily agricultural, print-oriented society to a fast-paced, computerized, “24/7” world - an information age. The need for information, whether for school, work or entertainment, has increased dramatically and the printed form is no longer the only or the best means of delivery. As societal needs change, libraries adapt. (Read full article)

World renown clarinetist takes stage at NSU
From Arizona to Florence, Italy, Robert Spring has inspired, motivated, and entertained millions of people with his awesome talent of playing the clarinet. On Nov. 14, Spring performed on the campus of Northern State University. His one hour recital was held in the Berggren Recital Hall, which was almost filled to capacity. (Read full article)

The Democrats Should Give Up Now
The beautiful thing about the race for governor is that the Republicans always win. In fact since 1889 only 5 democrats have served as governor so the Republican primary basically serves as the general election also. In recent years the vote has not even been close so the Democrats might as well just give up now and save themselves some money and embarrassment.
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The Triple Crown
Before I get into my commentary on the governor's race, I feel I should respond to something my good friend, Mr. Riggins (hereby referred to as "Q"), said in his column in the last issue of the Exponent about the Senate. I know, I know. You are all getting tired of us talking about the Senate, but I really think I should make a comment. Q is absolutely right-a lot of apathetic people think that Larry Pressler is still in the Senate five years after his defeat. (Read Full Editorial)

A diatribe against random stupidity
In this the season of love and understanding, let me take the opportunity to exhibit neither of those qualities. I have nothing against the holiday season, or even holiday cheer, but there are a few things I need to get off my chest before I depart along my merry way. Consider this my litany of stuff that just pisses me off. (Read Full Editorial)

Our Voice: Snow Removal Solutions From Ed Board
What’s up with Aberdeen’s snow removal system? This is a question that has been on our minds for years. Why does the city insist on waiting until it is DONE snowing to start removing the snow? Some people believe the city budget is too small to allow plows to start working immediately; they are partially correct. So, being the journalist geniuses that we are, we decided to find out why the snow removal for Aberdeen is, should we be so discreet and say... lacking?
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If these walls could talk...
On the verge of yet another holiday season, a fellow columnist and I discussed the choice we were faced with for this issue of the Exponent. To write a typical column or take the easy holiday cop-out, that is the question. Being unable to make a choice, I found a way to do both. (Read full article)

All I want for Christmas is...
Well, I want what everyone else wants, a white Christmas surrounded by family and friends. Like many people this year all that has changed. Millions of people won't have members of their family with them during the holidays. (Read full article)

Foster 'Fears nobody, Respects everybody'
As a 6’8” senior, Andy Foster, Caledonia, Minn., plays the post position for the Northern State University Wolves men’s basketball team. His personal seasonal statistics maintain a reasonable percentage, such as 63.9% from the field and 66.7% from the free throw line. He carries 37 total rebounds, which averages to 7.4 per game. Total points add to 54, making about 10.8 average, with three blocks and steals, each.
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Wolves sweep conference awards
After a successful season the Northern State University Wolves’ women’s soccer team took home a few more honors. With senior sweeper Kristie Gordy, Cheyenne, Wyo., and freshman phenom Kelly Peterson,Vermillion,SD,were named Northern Sun Intercollegiate conference most valuable player and newcomer of the year respectively. Along with these honors the Wolves also landed five players on the NSIC all conference team. (Read full article)

Blanchard leads Wolves wrestelers early in season
With a season record of 11-1, Baron Blanchard, Kindred, N.D., sophomore, has finished in first place at two out of three tournaments this season. Blanchard led the Wolves on Dec. 1, with a first place finish in the heavyweight class at the University of Minnesota-Morris open. Baron won by fall in his first match of the day and then won by decision over his next two opponents to bring home the championship hardware. Blanchard was also voted most outstanding wrestler by the head coaches at the tournament. (Read full article)

Indoor track and fiels athletes head to the weights
There are an estimated 29 women and 29 men on the indoor track and field team, which makes the team more balanced than in previous years. (Read full article)

Women's cagers off to a hot start
The Northern State University women’s basketball team is off to a hot start. After rolling through the opening weekend of conference play, the Wolves are looking for big things out of this young season. The Wolves are sporting a record of 6-2 and 2-0 in the NSIC and are looking to build toward a strong season. (Read full article)

Wolf Tracks

Ocean's Eleven

Video Pick: Fight Club

An afternoon of choral music
On Sunday, Dec. 2, the Northern State University Collegiate Choir and Chamber Singers, conducted by Timothy Woods, choral conductor at NSU, presented two concerts at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church. (Read full article)

Senior Exhibit in student center
The work of Elizabeth A. Smith, senior, Fallon, Mont., is being exhibited in the Student Center Gallery from Dec. 3 through Dec. 14. Smith is an art major with a Fine Arts focus and a French language minor. This exhibit, in mixed media, titled “fEAtherS,” is a requirement for her graduation, and also is her honors project, for the Honors Program at Northern State University. (Read full article)

Choir Tour beneficial and eventful
What was supposed to be a three day adventure, turned into a two day escapade, as the choir tour was delayed due to Tuesday’s winter storm. Students that were supposed to leave on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 27 departed instead one day late, which cancelled the concerts at Redfield High School and Chamberlain High School.
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Alan LeFave conducts South Carolina Bands
On Nov. 15-17, Alan LaFave, dean of the school of fine arts at Northern State University, representented NSU out of state by guest conducting one of the bands at the Winthrop Invitational Band Festival at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. (Read full article)

NSU orchestra performs Peter and the Wolf
On Nov. 18 at 4:00 p.m., the University Civic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Fokkens, performed Peter and the Wolf by Sergey Prokofiev, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto. (Read full article)

Merry Tuba Christmas entertains
Aberdeen, S.D. - The 16th annual Merry TubaChristmas, a massed brass choir performance of seasonal music by more than 50 tuba and euphonium players, was held on Saturday, Dec. 1. They performed at K-Mart, on the center stage area of Lakewood Mall, at Target and at Shopko. The performances were free and open to the public.
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Fall 2001 Fine Arts Callendar

Christmas Feature!
Gifts, Goodies, and Fun!

Winter travel tips
With Mother Nature showing its ugly teeth again, I thought that I would remind everyone of some safety tips for traveling. First, have your car winterized!! This means have the battery, anti-freeze, tires, wiper-blades, and washer fluid checked (you get the picture...everything!).
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The Science Club proves to be and active campus group
The Science Club. What do you think of when you hear these words? Some people think of science nerds, others think of science majors getting together to raise money to have a fun time. They are just like every other club on the Northern State University campus, they are a group of people who share a common interest on a certain subject. (Read full article)

Dr. Gerettler, "director of myth and metaphor"
He regularly wields an Menards axe in class. He gives in-depth lectures on how to produce apple brandy within residence hall facilities. He knows how to roast live turkeys and fights with overhead screens. He has excavated a sunken British war ship. He is fond of sitting on top of tables claiming to be Queen Elizabeth. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Dave Grettler, history man extraordinaire. (Read full article)

NSU announces applicants for Winter Commencement
The 2001 winter graduation ceremony will be held at Johnson Fine Arts Center on December 15 at 10 a.m. (Read full article)

College students can survive the economic slump
The picture that has been painted of the United States economy lately is a bleak one. Fortunately, the situation may not be so bleak for graduating college students. Recently, Collegegrad.com conducted a survey to identify the top 100 entry level employers. (Read full article)

Times change, however people stay the same
In the spring of 1991, two people started their careers at Northern State University in the former Industrial Technology Building, one as a secretary and one as a janitor. (Read full article)

Sagittarius... Reality or Myth?
In the last issue of the Exponent, our “horoscope guru,” described the typical Sagittarius. Sagittarius’s are reputed to be very adventurous, interested in the deepest questions of life, have high expectations, and feel life is an opportunity to learn, oh yeah, they also like to travel and study foreign cultures. (Read full article)

Around the world and back again
Pfungstadt, Germany: In a scene eerily similar to one in the Christmas Classic, “A Miracle on 34th Street,” a German Santa Claus has been accused of slapping a nine-year old boy and locking him in a broom closet.
Ghana, Africa: After two Ghanian tribes attacked each other with homemade guns and bows and arrows, killing at least four people, authorities in Ghana have imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the town of Bawk.
Japan: For the first time since 1990, Japan’s Supreme Court ruled that a minor should receive the death penalty for the murder of four members of one family.
New Zealand: After growing tired of having his lunches stolen at school, a 12-year old boy, Nic James, came up with a new invention - a lunch box alarm.
Aberdeen, Scotland: A young Nigerian woman, Madina Yusuf who is afflicted with Noma (a form of flesh-eating measles), has arrived in Aberdeen to undergo reconstructive surgery after losing her nose and upper lip to the disease. (Read full article)

You Can Exercise Too!
Weight lifting is a welcome addition to any exercise routine. Lifting weights makes you look good and feel strong. Strength training is beneficial for many reasons. First of all, as I’ve already mentioned, lifting weights makes you feel strong because you are strong.
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Peer Helpers make campus aware of safety precautions
Is there a need for safety awareness in Aberdeen? Many people in smaller communities don’t think of the importance of taking safety precautions. However, “the importance of personal safety is obvious,” said Ken Schwab, chief of police for the city of Aberdeen.
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College students invited to enter Christopher Video Contest
New York---Attention all college campuses! The Christophers have announced their Fifteenth Annual Video Contest for College Students. The contest includes cash awards of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 for the top three entries and five honorable mention prizes of $100 each.
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