Hartwell charged with NSU break-ins
If you think living in the residence halls can be cramped, consider the possibility of becoming a resident in the state penitentiary for 10 years. A former Northern State University freshman may be facing just that - along with a $10,000 fine for each count of burglary and damage to property he has allegedly committed. (Read Full Article)

Drake University graduate is now a professor at NSU
Dr. Anne Holmquest is one of the three new professors in the speech department at Northern State University. This is Holmquest’s second semester at NSU, where she teaches Speech 101 as well as the new Public Relations course. (Read Full Article)

Tallman named to laboratory council
Northern State University director of the Center for Statewide E-learning and the university's chief information officer, Erika Tallman, has been named to the South Dakota Homestake Underground Laboratory Council. Former Governor William J. Janklow appointed Tallman and six others from around the state on Dec. 31, 2002. (Read Full Article)

Marketing class researches local business market
As part of their requirements for a class in Northern's School of Business, NSU students took on marketing research projects for Aberdeen area businesses and organizations. Students in BADM 476, Marketing Research, fulfilled one of the course's goals of learning about marketing while serving the community by researching market issues.
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Wolves Bulletin

Bush's "heaven-sent" ecconomic plan
So, President Bush has stepped up to save our nation’s economy with his heaven-sent economic plan. What does the average American middle class citizen get? Deep cuts to education, and to most people’s amazement, even cuts to his infamous of Homeland Security. And what about the tax cuts? Who receives tax cuts? The answer is simple...the most wealthy Americans instead of the working middle class.
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It's your money!
It is no secret that 2002 wasn't a great year for the stock market or for the economy in general. The DOW and NASDAQ were both down; economic growth was next to nothing. Normally, the best thing for the government to do to help out the economy is sit on its hands, but there are a few things that can help out, and reducing taxes is usually one of them. (Read Full Editorial)

We have a deal, or mediocrity breeds nothing but failure
I want to take this opportunity when the pain of having dropped thousands of dollars at fee payment and hundreds more in the book store are still freshin your mind to give you a little lesson about your involvement at this institution of higher learning. (Read Full Editorial)

"What on Earth am I here for?"

Our Voice: Why are students going?
This edition’s Our Voice is first and foremost an extension of Editorial Board’s condolences and well-wishes to all the readers who have friends or family in the military. Editorial Board would like to send safe wishes to everyone fighting to protect us. We hope they will all return safe. (Read Full Article)

Manhart says...but do what you want
To start my new school year off personally insulated from any journalistic criticism, a collection of selected quotes follows...
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Men's basketball goes several overtimes; Coach Meyer win record soars
The men’s basketball team at Northern State University is well on their way through yet another hard-hitting season. Facing tough opponents with grueling overtimes and finishing strong are characteristics of the season so far. (Read Full Article)

Indoor track season opens at USD Invite
The Northern State University indoor track and field season opened on Jan. 10-11 at the Bill Hillenbrand Invitational. The women’s team performed well for their first meet of the season. (Read Full Article)

Women's hoopsters win three of last four
The Northern State University women’s basketball team is in the middle of a comeback after a rough beginning to the season. With two straight wins over conference foes Minnesota State University-Moorhead and University of Minnesota-Crookston, began a change. (Read Full Article)

Rambow named NSIC Co-Player of the week
Northern State University 5’7’’ junior guard Carin Rambow (Litchfield, Minn.) was heralded as the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Co-Player of the Week for her outstanding performances against Minnesota State Moorhead and Minnesota-Crookston.
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Wrestlers improve dual record to 4-2
The Northern State University Wrestlers hosted three NCC Conference opponents from Jan. 8 to Jan. 11 before traveling to Huron Jan. 15th to continue the regular season. After a victory over number 20 ranked St. Cloud State University, the Wolves dropped two duals to Augustana College and SDSU, who are ranked in the top 15 in the latest NCAA Division II rankings. (Read Full Article)

Wolf Tracks

At the box office...

Homework music:
the anatomy of a term paper

Music majors participate in concerto/aria competition
The Northern State University Department of Music hosted a Concerto and Aria Competition at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 16, in room 130 of the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Alexander Fokkens, a member of the NSU music faculty, lead the event, which was free and open to the public.
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Jazz festival will feature jazz ensembles, guest musicians
The Northern State University Department of Music will direct the 33rd annual South Dakota Jazz Festival on the NSU campus on Jan. 23, bringing more than 900 students in more than 40 instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles to Aberdeen for a day of performance and music education. (Read Full Article)

"Make a difference with your dash"
Just the other day in band, Dr. LaFave mentioned a clinic he attended by Ray Cramer entitled “Make a Difference with Your Dash.”  At first, I thought he was talking about dashboard ornaments like Saints, hula girls, and bobble headed dogs.  Then he told us what he was really talking about. (Read Full Article)

Spring 2003 Fine Arts Calendar

Around the World
O'Fallon, Missouri: A father who chaperoned a fourth-grade field trip while dressed as a woman has told the school district he regrets creating a stir.
Marseille, France: Terrorism reaches from the U.S. to France.
Cornwall, England: A dog owner says she's at her wits end because her pet keeps eating everything.
Thailand: Police in Thailand are searching for a soldier suspected of tossing a hand grenade into a massage parlor.
USA: Two children found a pornographic picture inside a Barney the Dinosaur music book. (Read Full Article)