Johnson, Daschle make stop at NSU
Two important people in the world of politics made Northern State University their first stop on the campaign trail Wednesday, Feb. 20. Senator Tim Johnson, D-S.D., and Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., spoke to an assembled group of approximately 300 in a town meeting forum. (Read full article)

General activity fee may be raised
As enrollment continues to decline, Student Budget and Appropriations Committee faces the dilemma of exceedingly limited funds. The General Activity Fee, which is paid by all students to support campus activities, may have to increase. (Read full article)

Ways to protect yourself against STDs
Editor’s Note: This information is a follow up to the article “STDs on campus - a growing concern” which ran in the Jan. 30 edition of The Exponent. Editorial Board offers this information as a way to educate Exponent readers about the growing number of STD cases in the area. (Read full article)

Abstinence offers protection against STDs
The Lifestyles condoms taped to the front of the Feb. 13 issue of the Exponent caused quite a bit of controversy on and off NSU’s campus. Ken Blanchard, professor of history, noticed that the condom was quite close to a picture of South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson.
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National Symphony Orchestra comes to campus
Students who are still too young to attend Northern State University will be taking advantage of NSU’s Center for Statewide E-learning. On March 19th, the National Symphony Orchestra will be coming to campus. Although it will be a DDN presentation it is sure to make all involved feel as if they are apart of the Kennedy Center performance. (Read full article)

New Dells for staff
Much of the Northern State University staff are enjoying new computers. Faculty that wanted new computers were able to have them installed and already 117 have been distributed. (Read full article)

Aberdeen is gaining new health and fitness center
Aberdeen is receiving a new health and fitness center which will join the current Aberdeen Family Y and Northeast Regional Health and Fitness Center (formerly Tony’s Gym) along with assistance from Avera St. Luke’s. Work is expected to begin in September and end in approximately two years. (Read full article)

NSU celebrated publication of history book with launch party and reading ABERDEEN, S.D. - Northern State University held a launch party and reading program to celebrate the publication of its institutional history at 7p.m. Tuesday, February 26, in the Reading Room of the Williams Library on Northern's campus. The event was free and open to the public.(Read full article)

Changes float into the NSU Reading Clinic
The Northern State University Reading Clinic helps children grasp an important part of life by helping them expand their reading skills. This year the clinic has experienced a number of changes, from the number of tutors and children to new equipment. (Read full article)

Wolves Buletin

Code of the Jungle
The death penalty has been a popular topic in recent years with both parties. Society has always used punishment to discourage would-be criminals from unlawful action. Since society has the highest interest in preventing the most hideous crimes, it should use the strongest punishment available to deter people who would commit them, and that is the death penalty. If murderers are sentenced to death and executed, potential murderers will think twice before killing for fear of losing their own lives. (Read full editorial)

Stop Barbaric Acts
When it comes to the issue of capital punishment, I agree neither with most Democrats nor most Republicans.  I feel that the death penalty is wrong for a number of reasons. (Read Full Editorial)

Penny Toss
We invented a game the other night. It was great fun for a Thursday night. Really. I liked it. Our 'game' consisted of breaking a roll of pennies open and throwing them at the garbage can behind the bar. A likely moniker for this system of entertainment would be "Penny Toss." (Read Full Editorial)

Dangerous Licence
Two sixteen-year-old kids are pushing 90 miles per hour. Meanwhile, a seventy-year-old woman and her husband are driving the opposite direction when, for no apparent reason, they swerve into oncoming traffic. The young boys swerve to miss the car and hit a third car carrying a young family. The driver of the third car and the passenger of the first car die. The elderly woman and her husband have absolutely no idea that an accident ever occurred and claim that they didn't see or hear the first car. (Read Full Editorial)

Our Voice
No sex. Safe sex. Unsafe sex. Animal sex.... It’s all the same, and yet so different. First of all, Student Publications Editorial Board fully supports the decision of distributing the condoms in the last issue of the Exponent. Some say condoms prevent STDs, while others believe that the percentage of STDs increases and people are more likely to engage in sexual activity because the condoms are so readily available.(Read full article)

If these walls could talk...
By way of introduction, I need to apologize. In my last column, I had “quoted” some entertaining, real-life cards which can accompany flowers on Valentine’s Day. The words were “quoted” because they were not mine; they were originally in print in the February 2002 issue of Glamour, page 79, under the heading of “Love Notes You’ll Love.” My mistake was pointed out to us here at The Exponent by a fellow Glamour reader. To this person, I say thank you for reading my column, and thank you for alerting myself and my editor of the mistake.
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Losing sight of the big picture: STDs are on NSU's campus
The article on the front page of the Feb. 23 edition of American News focused on the condom taped to the front page of the Feb. 13 edition of The Exponent. The article focuses on why there were condoms and who decided to put them there. (For a clarification, please see Our Voice on page 4). Not to keep beating this dead horse, but we need to realize that STDs are on campus. (Read full article)

Women finish second and men take home third in NSIC
Minnesota-Duluth captured the men's and women's team titles at the 2002 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Northern Feb. 21-23. Northern finished second in the women's competition and third on the men's side.
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Softball team prepares for season
The sun is shining and hints of spring are in the air. The crack of the bat and and the cheers of the crowd will soon follow as the Northern State University fastpitch softball team prepares to take the field for the 2002 season. (Read full article)

Wolves stomp UMM; 15 players score
Northern State did its part Friday, Feb. 22, but didn't receive any help in the team's hopes of claiming a share of the 2002 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference regular season title. But the NSIC regular season isn't quite over yet. (Read full article)

Hansen plays for the love of the game
Continuing as the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference leader, the Northern State University Wolves men’s basketball team runs the record of 14-4, 19-7 overall. Keeping up this pace of winning are five seniors, one of them being the 6’8” five-year senior center Brad Hansen, Tea, S.D. (Read full article)

Wolf Tracks

Rollerball

Video Pick: One Night at McCool's

Shakesperian Scholar visits NSU
On Feb. 20-23, the South Dakota premiere of “Shakespeare’s R & J,” a new version of “Romeo and Juliet” adapted by Joe Calarco, was performed by the NSU Theater Department, and directed by Daniel Yurgaitis, faculty of theater. (Read full article)

Music majors perform senior recitals
ABERDEEN, S.D. - Northern State University students Mary Biggs, Ellendale, N.D., and Susan Kramer, Northerville, S.D., presented their senior music recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in the Berggren Recital Hall of the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the NSU campus.
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Thou shalt not dislike "Shakespeare's R&J"
Shakespeare’s R&J”, a new adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” by Joe Calarco, was presented at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on Feb. 20-23, starring Seth Engel, Watertown, S.D., junior, Greg Parmeter, Huron, S.D., senior, Tony L. Kollman, Jamestown, N.D., senior, and Spencer Dockery, Detroit, Mich., freshman. (Read full article)

Beilke exhibits originality
The work of Northern State University alumni Greg Beilke is currently on display in the Student Center until Feb. 27. Beilke graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from NSU in 1984. Today, Beilke works for a giftware manufacturing company specializing in collectible ceramics. Beilke’s exhibit of commerical art in the Student Center depicts a free spirit and a sense of whimsy, with works consisting of minute detail and fantasy. (Read full article)

Spring 2002 Fine Arts Callendar

Pices color of choice: soft seagreen
A pair of fish symbolize Pisces, indicating a “go with the flow” attitude towards life. Pisces are easy-going, compassionate, selfless, intuitive, sympathetic and giving, but may also be secretive, vague, weak-willed and unrealistic. (Read full article)

Alex Goldfarb comes to NSU
Singer/songwriter Alex Goldfarb will be performing in the Student Center on February 28 at 11am. Alex is a Minneapolis based musician who has been mesmerizing college crowds all across the country with his unique style of performance. (Read full article)

Hansen and Zeman to retire at end of semester
Both Illona Hansen and James Zeman will be retiring at the end of this semester. (Read full article)

NSU student wins bicycle in contest
ABERDEEN, S.D. - Northern State University student Jackie Mitchell, Brentford, won a bicycle after a series of scholarship events sponsored by Pepsi-Cola Company. (Read full article)

Three South Dakotans Answer President's Call to Service
ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA- In his State of the Union address this week, President Bush called on all Americans to serve their country. Josh Andrews and Lisa Wagner, both of Aberdeen and Teresa Rowland of Watertown are answering this call. (Read full article)

Students Publication's best ways to spend Spring Break

NSU Students use spring break as Alternative Break
Every spring, college students around the world look forward to one very special week. Some visualize the week being full of endless partying, relaxing in the hot sun on the beaches of Jamaica or Cancun, or as the perfect chance to rendezvous with both old and new friends. Others find deep satisfaction in the fact that they get a week off. They choose to use the free 168 hours to sleep, to pick up hours at work, or to kick the worries away and put the feet up. Whether students choose to grab a swimming suit and a pair of flipflops or the remote and a nap, they will all find bliss through forgetting about classes, exams, and professors. (Read full article)

Safe Spring Break - Time to "Make The Break"
Spring Break: it’s what college students look forward to from the first day of the semester. People will be heading off to the beach, ski slopes and just about everywhere else imaginable. This year, Northern State University’s Student Athlete Mentors (SAMs) and Peer Helpers are helping students to “Make the Break” by encouraging students to make it fun, make it different, make it safe and make it home!
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Ten CHEAPEST spots to spend your Spring Break
Ahh...The famous top ten. David Letterman has used this concept for years. However, it’s a known fact that if Letterman had written this article, we would all be instructed to spend our spring break with Mayor Gulianni or as a member of Letterman’s audience, along with some other unmentionables. So...let’s step back into the reality box and face the facts. (Read full article)

SHED provides unique opportunities
Students for Higher Education Days, SHED, held Feb. 10-12 in Pierre, S.D., provides students of South Dakota public universities a unique educational experience with the opportunity to impact legislation pertaining to South Dakota’s higher education program. SHED is conducted by the South Dakota Student Federation and designed to educate students on state university issues and how to lobby state legislators on those issues. (Read full article)

Home away from home is found in residence halls
Residence hall rooms. They are a student’s bedroom, dining room, kitchen, closet... all of that rolled into one. They are a home away from home during the first two years at the university. Residence Life requires all students to live in the halls their first two years, but there are a few exceptions. (Read full article)

For the heart of a romantic: A Walk to Remember
A Walk to Remember is the classic tale of bad boy meets good girl, with a little twist. From this love story comes a wonderful soundtrack that will attract the heart of any romantic. (Read full article)

"Damn the torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead to Coco's!"
Your mother probably told you that you can't tell a book by its cover. I was reminded of the wisdom contained in this old saying when I recently visited Coco's. You can drive right through Groton on Hwy. 12 at high speed, as many of us have, and sail past a great restaurant without realizing you passed a restaurant at all. Coco's is a "sleeper" - something terrific that doesn't look like much from the outside. A person looking at Coco's might say, "That place is a restaurant? It looks more like a warehouse." (Read full article)

Symphonic band to perform concert in Washington, D.C.
What could be more exciting than attending a performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. if you are a fan of great music? Actually performing, and for members of Northern State University’s Symphonic Band, March 9 will mark a very memorable moment in their musical careers. Director, Allen LaFave, and the band will be participating in the 2002 National Festival of the States, which this year is celebrating America’s heritage through music. (Read full article)

Students stand with Senator Tim Johnson
NSU students joined U.S. Senator Tim Johnson and about other 50 college and high school students in a news conference highlighting Johnson’s successful reform of America’s student loan system.
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We Talk Good - NSU takes debate tournament
Communication is the key to our future. Most companies agree that communications skills are very important in being successful. Whether one is a cashier at McDonalds or the CEO of Enron, communication skills are needed in the real world. (Read full article)