NSU celebrates Diversity Week
“Diversity includes religion, gender, etc. but right now we are focusing on ethnic diversity,” said Peni Mounga, the Director of Multicultural Student Affairs for Northern State University.(Read Full Article)

Student enthusiasm encourages Dakota Bank 3137 Challenge
The Northern State University Foundation is actively pursing the Dacotah Bank 3137 Challenge. The number 3,137 represents the number of students enrolled at NSU. The Foundation hopes to raise $3,137 with this new fund drive which is to be completed by the end of the school year. Dacotah Bank will match the funds raised, up to $3,137.(Read Full Article)

Choose or Lose: truthful look at reality
When he was just seventeen years old, Ron Smith, from Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, joined a gang called the “Gangster Disciples." Smith gave a fascinating presentation entitled “If you choose drugs or gangs, you choose to lose.” (Read Full Article)

This event has been brought to you by CAB
Have you ever been shaking your groove thing at a dance in Thunder's Lair, or have you been laughing your butt off at a comedian and ever wonder who brought you this entertainment?  The answers are easy. (Read Full Article)

CAB sponsors NSU's first Northern Idol compitition
Freshman BongJoon (BJ) Lee, Korea, was voted winner of the Northern Idol competition held Thursday, November 13 in the Krikac Administration Theater for his performance of the song “Someday Far From Now” by Hae-chi Sin. Freshman Doraleen Levao of Clearfield, Utah took second place with “You Are Loved” by Whitney Houston, and the third place award was given to freshman Kyung Yil Bae, Korea, for her performance of “Sweet Little Kitty” by Cherry Filter. Other performers included freshman Kelly Petersen, Plankinton, freshman Dan Thennis, Webster,freshman Tiffany Murtland, Pierre, freshman Ryan McCormick, Sioux Falls, freshman Kristine DeBilzan, Bristol, sophomore Christen Pirlet, Aberdeen, freshman Shawn Warren, Tyler, TX, senior Lynn Isackson, Huron, freshman Serine Gentry, Brookings, and “Fresh off the Boat”(a male singing group).(Read Full Article)

CoffeeSmith opens near NSU to accomodate
students and faculty
Wouldn’t it be nice to go where everybody knows your name? Even though CoffeeSmith is not the “Cheers’” bar, it is a place for college students to hang out with their friends and relax.(Read Full Article)

Studio space opens in dowtown Aberdeen
If you’re an art student looking for a great place to work on your next masterpiece, the Aberdeen Downtown Association just opened the perfect place for you. The Downtown Aberdeen has six art studios for rent.(Read Full Article)

Letter to the Editor - Dude, where's my car?
One evening a few weeks ago, I went out to 15th Avenue to my car so that I could run a few routine errands. But there was one slight problem. My car wasn’t there! (Read Full Article)

A film introduction and a little life lesson
What I write to you today is a prologue of sorts, before I hand over the reigns to a guest writer. Albeit a rather lengthy prologue, it serves my guest column well. (Read Full Article)

Things that piss me off...
People who talk behind others’ backs. 

You know to whom I am referring.  I do not mean the idle and entertaining gossip in which everyone has participated. We are all guilty of that. (Read Full Article)

From the left...Will coverage of Janklow ever end?
The amount of media placed upon the investigation of U.S. House Representative Bill Janklow is absurd.(Read Full Article)

...to the right Innocent until proven guilty
Innocent until proven guilty, right?  Isn’t that is what this country's judicial system was founded on?  Well, so I thought.  Ever since South Dakota U.S. House Representative Bill Janklow was involved in the accident that took the life of Minnesota resident Randall Scott, the media has been calling for him to step down as South Dakota's lone representative.(Read Full Article)

Our Voice

The $10 challenge
The time of year to ask for gifts, and shop till you drop is upon us, and as a person who has two jobs in the mall, I have to say, this year has been pretty crazy. Unfortunately, while the holidays make lots of families come together and open up gift after gift, other families are lucky if every child gets something to open Christmas morning.
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Bucs say "Goodbye Keyshawn"
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did something that no one would ever thought they would do a couple of weeks ago.  They told their all-star receiver Keyshawn Johnson that he could basically take a hike and they will find a place for him at the end of the season.  Whether that is by trade or by ultimately releasing him of his contractual obligations.  The ladder of the two will end up costing the team more money because of a salary cap penalty the team would be imposed against them.  The Bucs general manager said that is was(Read Full Article)

NSU men's basketball 5-0
The NSU men’s basketball team has kicked off the 2003-04 with a 5-0 start after wins against NDSU, Minnesota-Morris, Jamestown, Si Tanka-Huron, and Jamestown. (Read Full Article)

Football cleans up NSIC season ending awards

The Northern State University Wolves football team ended the 2003season Nov. 15 when they traveled to Marshall, Minn. to take on Southwest Minnesota State.  NSU dominated the game and came away with a 41-17 rout of the Mustangs.(Read Full Article)

Women's basketball team sets goals
“I’d like to be able to contend for a Conference Championship and playup to our potential,” said Curt Fredrickson, head coach for the Northern State University women’s basketball team. The team has opened their season with a sizzling 5-1 record. After winning the Nebraska-Kearney tournament over Thanksgiving weekend, the Wolves went on to defeat Chadron State on Monday, December 1st
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Wrestlers dominate compitition
Nationally ranked senior heavyweight Baron Blanchard, Kindred, ND, dominated the competition on Nov. 15 when he scored three pins on his way to a first place finish at the annual Dakota Wesleyan Open.  Northern State University also placed five other wrestlers in the top six at the tournament.(Read Full Article)

I am Jack Movie Review
Ah, the holiday season, it is upon us. And with all of the hectic Christmas shopping and hustle-bustle, comes the big holiday movies. Ok, mostly Lord of the Rings. That’s all I’m really, really looking forward to seeing. (Read Full Article)

Around the World
HALIFAX (CP) - A call-centre worker who racked up more than $10,000 in parking tickets won't have to pay the full amount of her whopping fine after telling a judge it was her own stupidity that led her to ignore the tickets for years. (Read Full Article)

Payant, Woehlhaff present joint senior music recital
Nathan Payant, Redfield, and Heather Woehlhaff, Eureka, presented a senior music recital at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Berggren Recital Hall of the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the NSU campus. The concert, which partially fulfills the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in music, was free and open to the public.(Read Full Article)

Smith & Adams - second in community concert series
The sounds of guitar and cello filled the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University Nov. 18, 2003. The husband/wife duet of Smith & Adams marked the second community concert of the year for Aberdeen.(Read Full Article)

NSU bands celedrate holiday season
As the weather grows colder, Northern State University wants to remind area residents of the better parts of the season. To that end, the NSU Music Department will present its Holiday Concert at 3 p.m., Dec. 7, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center.(Read Full Article)

Theatre event showcases student talent
Students of the Northern State University Theater Department will present the Theater Showcase at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center, in room 129.(Read Full Article)

Choir tour finished with Aberdeen concert
The Northern State University Collegiate Choir, Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble had a busy week, as they toured northeastern South Dakota high schools, and then present two concerts in Aberdeen on Nov. 23. (Read Full Article)

Messiah Sing-Along seeks audience participation
The NSU Music Department and Aberdeen University Civic Symphony invite the public to the Messiah Sing-Along at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University.(Read Full Article)

Did someone say Wolfstock?
The annual Wolfstock, held on November 14th, entertained many people.Wolfstock was five hours of fun without the sun.  There was free popcorn, pop, pizza, and many incredible door prizes.  Tee-shirts were being sold at a low price.  There were four groups of musicians that performed, with DJ Peni doing his thing mixxing things up in between the sets of performers. (Read Full Article)

Willow Place-elegant meals at low prices
Willow Place: Not Your Grandparent's Farmhouse

How far would you drive for a fantastic, memorable, first-class meal? My limit in L.A. used to be 30-45 minutes. Then we moved here, which meant having to triple that. The Willow Place, some 80 minutes from Aberdeen, is well worth enduring a long trek.(Read Full Article)