NSU School of Education recieves NCATE professional accreditation
ABERDEEN - Northern State University’s School of Education has proven its ongoing commitment to producing quality teachers by achieving continued accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). (Read full article)

South African Justice speaks at NSU
“Someone said to me, `You better tell them something about where Africa is,’” said South African Justice John G. Foxcroft, beginning his presentation at the Holocaust and Atrocities forum in the Johnson Fine Arts Center on January 15. (Read full article)

NSU Student Union Project Wins Award
The addition and renovation of the Memorial Student Union at Northern State University was elected as the winner of the South Dakota Society of the American Institute of Architects highest award, the SDAIA Honor Award, for 2001. The project was chosen from 23 submissions as the single honor award winner by an out of state jury of architects.
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Paranto to be Published
Dr. Sharon Paranto, Associate Professor of MIS at Northern State University, recently had an article for publication in an upcoming issue of “Assessment Update: Progress, Trends, and Practices in Higher Education.” (Read full article)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - a growing concern at NSU
An increasing number of requests for confidential sexually transmitted disease tests by Northern State University students has become a growing concern for many NSU administrators. (Read full article)

Academic probation sends some NSU students packing
Approximately 80-100 students of Northern State University’s 3,038 students were suspended after the fall 2001 semester. “They should be willing to help students work up to the standards they have. I increased my G.P.A. by over a point but was still suspended. I talked to the dean and was allowed back in,” one NSU student on suspension said.
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Attorney General issues warning about pyramid schemes in state
PIERRE - Attorney General Mark Barnett is warning South Dakotans about the resurgence of pyramid schemes in the western part of the state. “These so-called ‘gifting’ pyramids are illegal and may result in criminal and civil penalties for those who participate, “ says Barnett. (Read full article)

Creative? Want a reward?Submit an idea for next year's Gypsy Day theme!
Now is the time for a committee comprised of students, staff and community members to decide on a theme for 2002 homecoming, which will also be the finale weekend of Northern State University’s Centennial Celebration, a Century of Leadership. (Read full article)

Morality and Politics
Before I begin my regular column I would like to respond to the comments in the letter to the editor, in the Jan. 16, Exponent, about one of my previous columns. The point of my column entitled "Democrats Should Give Up Now" had nothing to do with silencing the minority as the author stated but rather was meant to challenge the Democrats in our state to find a better candidate for governor than the Republicans. (Read full editorial)

The power to decide
Not to shock any of you readers, but it must be said that every one of us has power to decide the level of morality in politics. We can vote for the candidate who best represents us. We can campaign for that candidate. We can support him or her once in office. We can make telephone calls to our representatives. (Read Full Editorial)

Losing Touch in the Cyber-Age
Forgive me if I refuse to worship at the Shrine of the Immaculate Contraption. I apologize that I cannot endorse the deity of the Trinity of Silicon Valley, otherwise known as the Apple, the IBM, and the Holy Microsoft. Nor can I accept the infallibility of their Pope, the guy that sells Dells. Most of all, I am sorry that I am unable to recognize the computer as a god. In essence, that is what society has done. We have put the home computer on a pedestal and stand in awe of its unimaginable capabilities. Sorry, but I just don't buy it.
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Never Give up the Revolution
“..hey kids do you like Primus, do you…” Alright, maybe not. I bet a sizeable number of you dream of driving SUV’s that get 6 MPG, living in the big house on the outside of town, making lots of money, and not giving a damn about the environment, social justice, or the future of mankind. That wouldn’t surprise me at all, because it seems to be the mantra of destruction that crosses many people’s lips every waking moment. (Read full article)

If these walls could talk...
I will warn you right now, if you have any preconceived notions on the life and times of a collegiate athlete, throw them out the window. For those of you that think coaches and professors re-arrange the universe to revolve around the season’s practice and competition schedule, you’re wrong. For those of you that think being a student-athlete (note the order-student first, THEN athlete) is paved in gold, read on. “You think you know, but you have no idea.” (Read full article)

Wolves continue busy schedule
The Northern State University wrestlers have had a hectic schedule since returning from Christmas break on Jan. 2. Since their return the Wolves have hosted two duals and traveled to three away matches. Some members of the team have also competed in two open tournaments in the new year. (Read full article)

Reed leads team by example
Senior Houston Reed, Olathe, Col., is part of the NSU men’s basketball team which is making a splash in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. With over half the season behind them, the Wolves are on top of the conference. With two road wins last weekend and with several members receiving NSIC player of the week awards, the NSU Wolves are continueing a great season. (Read full article)

Torry Thompson aka "NSIC's Fastest Man"
Speedy Gonzalez? A speeding bullet? Who is that maroon blur in lane four? It's Torry Thompson of Layton, Utah, senior sprinter on the Northern State University men's track and field team. Thompson is a valuable short sprinter and vital member of the Wolves' sprint relay teams. (Read full article)

Women fall from first place
It was "one of those nights" at times for Northern State University's offense, and in the end the team's defense couldn't make up for a bevy of missed bunnies throughout the game in a 69-76 loss at Concordia-St. Paul Saturday night. (Read full article)

Wolf Tracks

Blach Hawk Down

DVD Review: Tron

News from Around the World
Vienna, Austria: An Austrian man was unexpectedly billed $1,672 by a local video store.
Hungary: Distributors of Merci chocolates warned customers against eating or buying candies with best-before dates from April to May of 2002 to prevent salmonella poisoning.
Auckland, New Zealand: The Auckland Bomb Squad recently removed a bomb from a construction site.
Somalia, Africa: Two months ago, Somalia’s only Internet service provider was closed down for alleged connections to the Al-Qaeda network. Now, NetXchange, a new provider has entered the scene.
Pancevo, Yugoslavia: A Yugoslavian man who had buried his life savings in five underground safes sealed with concrete and asphalt, had to dig them up again to convert the money, 8,000 Deutsche marks, to Euros. (Read full article)

Guadalajara's: Living La Vida Loca or Yo Quiero Taco Bell
Question: Where's the best Mexican food found in Aberdeen? Answer: Casa De Dias. After recently eating a meal in The Big “A” Town, I am now sure. But in case you don't have the connections to snag an invitation (if you gotta ask yourself, don't even bother turning to the "D" pages in the phone book, amigo), your choices are slimmer than a corn tortilla. If you exclude the fast food places (they can't tell cilantro from salmonella so they don't count), then the only "real" Mexican restaurant in town is Guadalajara's. (Read full article)

Get prepared for next school year - apply for FAFSA early!
Applying for financial aid is something you need to think about every year. Applications submitted by MARCH 1 will receive priority consideration for all types of federal aid. Applying for financial aid has gotten easier. You can apply for aid using FAFSA on the Web. This is the web-based version of the paper application form. (Read full article)