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Lindberg Hall hosts NSU’s first “Style Your Sole” Party.
NSU Theater Department to present “The Drowsy Chaperone.”
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Sigma Tau Delta inducts new members Liz Zappa Assistant Editor
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or the first time in three years, English majors at Northern State University were inducted into the local Xi Gamma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honors Society. The chapter, which has suffered from a loss of interest over the past few years, shows strong signs of recovery with the induction of six new members. Four inductees were present at the ceremony, held on Thursday, Oct. 7, in Northern’s Technology Center. These four students were: Kaitlin Awe, junior, Aberdeen; Kelli Gill, senior, Yankton; Carl Wobig, junior, Salem; and Elizabeth Zappa, junior, St. Paul, Minn. Inductees not present were Amanda Lee, Jamestown, N.D., and Reagan Remmers, Timber Lake, both from the Class of 2010. The chapter’s advisor, Dr. Elizabeth Haller, Assistant Professor of English, began the
ceremony with a brief history of Sigma Tau Delta and continued on to discuss the mission of the society. This mission includes the promotion of English and literacy in the college setting and in the community, as well as the desire to excel in academics, especially in the areas of English language and literature. The Sigma Tau
Delta official motto is “Sincerity, Truth, and Design,” and all members should strive to live by these ideals. After the inductees pledged their commitment to the mission of Sigma Tau Delta they received a certificate and an official Sigma Tau Delta pin. Inductees will also receive honor cords to wear at
graduation that signify their academic distinction in the English discipline. Officers for the chapter were chosen immediately following the induction. The new officers for the Xi Gamma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta are Zappa as president, Awe as vice-president, Gill as secretary, and Wobig as
From left to right: junior Carl Wobig , Salem; junior Liz Zappa, St. Paul, Minn.; Dr. Elizabeth Haller; junior Kaitlin Awe, Aberdeen; senior Kelli Gill, Yankton. Photo by Liz Zappa.
historian. The treasurer has yet to be determined. “Northern’s Xi Gamma chapter is a wonderful opportunity for students to receive recognition for their continued academic achievements in the field of English,” said Dr. Haller. “I’m very excited to be inducted because it is going to open the door for many opportunities for my future,” said Awe. Sigma Tau Delta started in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University and now has 750 chapters worldwide. It has grown to be the third largest society in the Association of College Honor Societies in the United States. The local chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, Xi Gamma, began in 1931. Since then 100 students have graduated as members of Sigma Tau Delta from Northern State. The requirements for becoming a member of Sigma Tau Delta include maintaining at least a 3.0 grade point average and a completion of at least three semesters of college course work.
Make the most of fall NSU Science Club hosts on-campus blood drive T T Kelli Gill Staff Writer
he weather this season has been gorgeous, perfect for Northern State University students to take advantage of with outside activities that don’t include red runny noses and frozen fingers. There’s still some weeks of the good weather situation to capitalize on, so here are some suggestions to make the most of the rest of the fall. Halloween’s just around the corner! The Haunted Forest is a great way to have fun with friends, and maybe a bit of a scare as well. Visitors are guided through a “spookified” Storybook Land after dark. Ghouls, ghosts, evil clowns and scary men
with axes lie in wait to scare the unsuspecting, so be sure to take along your jumpy friends. And if you are the “jumpy friend,” be sure to take along someone who won’t mind holding your hand. Outside sports are possible in the fall — baseball, football, soccer: Pick your poison. Get outside and play a friendly game with a group of friends on the campus green or a nearby park. F.Y.I.: Melgaard has sand volleyball. Relaxing after a stressful day can be so much nicer with good weather. Grab a book, magazine, crayons and paper and head outside. Curling up in the grass and sunshine with some mindless form of entertainment can work wonders for an overworked brain. Take a walk. Whether you meander through a park and take in the view or take a stroll downtown, take in that sunshine and walk off your student center dinner. And if you do check out the shops downtown, don’t forget to stop in Noah’s Critters and pet the puppies. They need the love. Fall nightlife has its advantages as well. Stargazing is so much more fun when you’re not bundled in seven layers, with your own breath obscuring your view. Go outside and see how many constellations you can find or wait for a shooting star before the nights get too chilly to bear.
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he Northern State University Science Club held its annual blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Dacotah Hall gymnasium. At least 40 students and faculty members showed up, either as appointments or walkins, to donate blood with United Blood Services. Many were given the choice of either a whole-blood donation or a double red cell donation. Donating blood is a simple process with life-saving results. One pint of blood holds the possibility of saving three lives. Blood recipients include cancer patients, people with bleeding disorders or having surgeries such as organ transplants or open heart surgery, as well as victims of accidents and
disasters. In addition, when people donate with United Blood Services they become members of the “Hero in Me” program. This allows them to make appointments online, keep track of past donations, check their cholesterol, as well as receive points for every time they donate. These points can be redeemed for rewards such as T-shirts, movie tickets, $15 CD, DVD, or video game gift certificates, or the points can be donated back to the local blood center. The Science Club will be holding another blood drive on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the Student Center Centennial Rooms. They encourage anyone who is eligible to donate to set-up an appointment or simply stop by if they have time. An hour or two of someone’s time could mean a lifetime for someone in need.
NSU sophomore Jessica Horn, Tripp, donates blood at a recent blood drive. Photo by Rachel Schipper.
News Hunting season update Casey Luedke Outdoor News Reporter
2010 Duck Opener The weather couldn’t have been better for the water fowlers who headed out the early morning of Sept. 25. Many hunters in all different areas reported great success, as there have been lots of ducks around again this year. The temperature was in the mid-60s with a southern breeze of about five miles per hour. Most people were reporting great numbers of mallards, wood ducks and teal in the area. The water level was once again above normal with lots of rain that passed through a few days before the opener. This prevented hunters from
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driving in fields that were usually easily accessible. Without being able to drive into the fields, hunters had to do a little more work to get to their destination, but the outcome definitely was worth it for all the hunters.
Early Goose Comes to and End The September early goose season came to a close Sept. 30th. The eight-man limit has now decreased to three. The words from a few groups I talked to that went out during the season, there seemed to be great success shooting lots of Canada geese on every trip to the field. One group had a very successful first goose season in South Dakota, which started the second weekend in September.
Lindberg Hall holds NSU’s first TOMS event Karla Jager Student Contributor
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orthern State University Residence Life, in conjunction with Student Activities, hosted a TOMS Shoes Sole Party on the Lindberg Green from 5 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The purpose of the Sole Party was to rally support for the TOMS Shoes cause, based on the idea of “One-for-One”. For every pair of shoes sold, TOMS sends a pair of shoes to a developing country. This is a wonderful way to bring awareness to TOMS’ cause and to bring students together. An offer was extended to the entire student body to receive discounted shoes. Normally, the
TOMS Shoes Company offers a 10 percent discount to bulk orders over 25 pairs for the purpose of having a Sole Party. However, with the help of Student Activities and Vice President of Student Affairs Rhoda Smith, the first 50 students to sign up were offered an extra 20-dollar discount. Forty-seven students signed up and a bulk order was placed, though students were still encouraged to place individual orders or bring their old TOMS to partake in the event. Fabric markers and paint were provided and students were allowed to flex their creative muscle during the Sole Party. After they decorated their shoes a Styling Sole Contest and documentary showing was
hosted. On Oct. 2, starting at 11 a.m., the TOMS Shoe Documentary was played in Thunder’s Lair and voting was held until noon. The winner was announced shortly after the voting closed. Students were able to vote for their favorite pair of shoes by placing tickets in jars near the photo of the shoes (or the shoes themselves) that were their favorite. Congratulations to the winners of the TOMS Shoe Styling Sole Contest: 1st place – Tiffany Kost, junior, Viborg. 2nd place – Marissa Nelson, sophomore, Sioux Falls . Kost received a signed documentary by Blake Mycoskie and A.W.E.S.O.M.E. tickets. Nelson received A.W.E.S.O.M.E. tickets. akfjdfioaiowhalkfklkadfioaakasd kfjjfwiawritersaokfkpwjfiwejf ampewjfajfwlakfjoiewfjowefklaf al;fjwoiejfoafdsafdjasfljwoiajwio aiowjowijwij;allajsafioewaflaldsf photographersvmvejioad fdsfjiafjoifjsjfvvafjsdfhjoeiwfhjso afafhewiofhioehfioewfhoien iifioweafuioafuioawfjlknvheesss sdawefhweojiaddesigners ajfoaqorlakfjwiofjweljfaoiwjefioj ewfiojweiofhwhazcmxvnjijoijsjg sgjeiolakfpwowiieowajflakfjklajfi opqazxcvightiwllaifnnflainknafw egcopyeditorspjkplafuuiah oenvafwsfakfjeiowfhjioewhfkjfj weoiweaewjofjowiejfoiwfjewoifi oajfiowe;fjlayoutartistslakf pwowkvlwncokalfjioyrhfbxmvnl akdurwefjweoifjowiwiojfaiopwjei aofjvaskfhioeaojlgjajdialdjkjidaj aldkfjiwoehjagahlskjgaiogjaljag oStudentPublicationsa ldkfjiwopoekdndjfnfaofeowjfiok wioakfjdaikafjwijewfklafklajwifo wifwepfpaioajfaoiwjoiawjfawiofj wokfw[fkjjghiringhwoaiklsafhj eywahfahfoaifhewhfiewfahffjst upub@northern.eduw avicrswfwejiofjiowfjioewfjioewjf wjfwejfioweiofweiofweioikasf
Sophomore Haley Zerr, Aberdeen, participating in the “Style Your Sole” TOMS Shoes event. Photo contributed by Karla Jager.
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rigid early morning temperatures and a seven-hour bus ride might not sound like the perfect start to a long weekend, but some Northern State University students might have a different opinion. On Thursday, Sept. 30, Northern State students who are a part of the Honors Program traveled with the International Business students to Rapid City for the first annual Honors Program Retreat. Students took part in several activities, including sightseeing and simply enjoying their time away from the stresses of college life. As a group they were able to see some of the sights around Rapid City, including the Presidential Walk, Art Alley and The Journey Museum, as well as Rushmore Cave and the Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore monuments. Students also got to recharge and enjoy themselves by walking around downtown and taking in the bustling city atmosphere. When asked what the highlight of his trip was, freshman Michael Newman, Danville, Vt., said, “seeing the Black Hills, including Mount Rushmore.” Along with sightseeing, students were able to attend the International Business Conference dinner at Mount Rushmore and listen to Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes, give a keynote speech on life and business. Students in the Honors Program had the privilege to dine with powerful businessmen and businesswomen along with state senators and prestigious staff
members from Northern State entrepreneur was easily the Dr. Tino Mendez, the Dean of the University. After dinner, Mycoskie highlight of their weekend and College of Arts and Sciences, and spoke and held the attention of all something they will not soon Dr. Tom Hawley, the Provost/Vice attendees for nearly an hour. forget. Jennifer Kilber, sophomore, President of Academic Affairs. While the majority of the speech Ipswich, said, “I thought the Students voiced their concerns and focused upon the story of TOMS highlight of the trip was meeting ideas and listened to Dr. Mendez and how the unique business and listening to Blake Mycoskie. and Dr. Hawley express their ideas quickly rose to prominence, He is an inspiration to all young and thoughts about the program. Mycoskie also offered some entrepreneurs.” Kelsey Luckhurst, freshman, Clark, insightful pointers for business. He Perhaps the most important felt that the meetings were a great said that in his opinion a very thing that the Honors students did success. “We made a lot of progress important part of running a all weekend, however, was meet as in our strategic planning and ideas successful business is sustainability. The “one-for-one” business model that Mycoskie created allows for an extremely sustainable business and therefore is an intricate part of TOMS’ success. According to Mycoskie, another large factor to the success of individual business is the simple NSU Honors Program Director, Dr. Erin Fouberg (third from left) and students at Mt. Rushmore principle of giving. while on a retreat. The event took place on Sept. 30-Oct. 3. Photo by Ben Buckingham. TOMS Shoes gives away one pair of a group to discuss the future of the of how we can go about making the shoes for every pair that is sold. Honors Program at NSU. Under Honors Program better.” Mycoskie says that this is good for the leadership of Dr. Erin Fouberg, After the weekend, Honors every part of business from the Associate Professor of Geography students would agree that the trip bottom up. and director of the Honors was a success. When asked if she The keynote speech made quite Program, Honor students would attend again next year, an impression on Honors students. discussed the progress of the Liechti said, “I will absolutely go The president of the Honors program over the last year and again next year. It was such a Program, Saundra Liechti, junior, what they would like to see in the wonderful experience to get to Clear Lake, said about Mycoskie: future. Throughout a couple of spend quality time with other “He is someone who is acting on strategic planning sessions, Honors students and figure out his vision to change the world. It students and Dr. Fouberg came up how we can improve and drive our was genius of him to start a with a list of ideas and goals for the program forward.” A fun, business that will sustain itself program, many aimed at successful weekend seems to while also helping those in need.” increasing enrollment and summarize the first annual Honors Most students would agree that involvement. Students were also Retreat, and many students are meeting and listening to this given the opportunity to meet with already eager to return.
Political author coming to NSU NSU Press Release
Courtesy of NSU University Relations Jon K. Lauck, author of “Prairie Republic: The Political Culture of Dakota Territory, 1879-1889”, will be speaking at the Student Center Centennial Rooms on the NSU campus Friday, Oct. 15, in noon. The event is sponsored by the Department of History, Sociology, Political Science and Geography. Lauck is a history/political
science graduate of SDSU and received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa and a law degree from the University of Minnesota. He currently serves as a Senior Advisor to United States Senator John Thune. The Madison native is the author of several books including “Daschle V. Thune: Anatomy of a High Plains Senate Race.” For more information contact Professor Jon Schaff at 605-6262356.
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NSU students learn about “Tai Chi” Yao Lu Staff Writer
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he traditional Chinese martial art system of Tai Chi was introduced on Tuesday, Oct. 12, on the second floor of Northern State University’s Wellness Center. The following is an introduction to Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an unusual form of martial arts that believes in building mental and physical strength from within. Softness is stronger than hardness, moving in a curve is better than a straight line and yielding is more efficient than confronting. It is especially different from Western types of sports such as rugby, where harder and quicker are better. Concentrating on correct posture and breathing control, Tai Chi's movements are fluid, graceful and well balanced, promoting the complete harmony of body and mind. Integration of mind, breath and power Tai Chi is not a kind of martial art that only puts emphasis on strength. Actually, it may not seem that powerful by appearance at all. However, it is the integration of the mind, breath and power together
that distinguishes itself from other martial arts. Tai Chi masters say, “don’t consider Tai Chi as soft; the variation of soft and hard all come from the waist.” The waist is the hinge and will lead the movement of the whole body. Dan tian, the center of the body below the navel, is considered the root of breath. Thus, when carrying out Tai Chi, it is of great importance that after you inhale to send the air to “Dan tian.” Mind motivates the movement of body and hands as a whole. The fist generates strength in the heart, the body pushes the arms forward; thus, the fist will be powerful with internal strength. It is an easy, freeflowing style of flux, like sailing clouds and flowing water. The top class masters of Tai Chi won’t reveal any intention of the next actions they will take because even they don’t know. They adapt to the opposite’s behavior and have a responsible reaction. Forgetting about oneself and complying with others is a philosophy the masters always bear in mind. This goes not only for Tai Chi but also for the way they get along with people, which makes them more flexible when struggling with problems The philosophy behind Tai Chi
Tai Chi is seeking the state of a peaceful mind with continuous breaths, as if held by a silken thread. The spirit is hidden in the body and strength is stored in the bones. For that reason, people who perform Tai Chi won’t be afraid of muscularity and won’t threaten the weak. This philosophy is very similar with Aikido—a kind of martial art that is never used to attacks others. According to Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy, each part is derived from one thing and it can also be combined into one, which is reflected smartly in the Ying-yang symbol. This is also the relationship that people always bear in mind when performing Tai Chi. They try to find a harmonious state in the interaction of Ying and Yang, soft and hard, movement and stillness that is relatively steady. This is why there are many postures showing the holding of a ball in the procedure. It means that the energy is gathered between hands for later use. The nature of Tai Chi Participating in Tai Chi helps people find a way to get rid of the bondage of nature and society and move towards freedom. This martial art will lead them to a
detached three-state cultivation — “no self, no intention and no name” — to enjoy the ultimate beauty, harmony and freedom. In short, Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese internal martial art system, which combines profound principles, theories and martial art techniques. The slow, soft and continuously flowing movements
appear mysterious on the surface. However, it is the cultivation of one's internal energy, mind and the physical body that make it so unique and challenging. To generate relaxation, Tai Chi practice requires a deep level of concentration and a focused mind, thus allowing the mind to lead and guide the body's energy.
An NSU student demonstrates the techniques of “Tai Chi” at a recent Tai Chi event on campus. Photo by Yao Lu.
17th International Business Conference hosted in Rapid City Pu Yang Staff Reporter
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rom Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, the 17th annual South Dakota International Business Conference was held in Rapid City. It was hosted by Northern State University’s Center of Excellence in International Business. The conference participants were from 15 countries, including countries in Asia, Europe, South America and Africa. Students and professors from Northern State University also joined the conference, with the students competing in a business project contest held by NSU. Seven teams that submitted projects were selected to participate in the conference. Students in NSU’s Honors Program were also able to attend some of the sessions. The object of this conference was to broaden the horizon of students and promote the business communication among various countries. During the three days of the conference there was plenty of diverse and informative activities. Day 1: Thursday, Sept. 30 Dr. William Broucek, NSU
School of Business Dean, made a speech during opening remarks, and then the conference officially began. The topics of the different sessions of the day were “Cultural Issues in Management” and “Law.” The students from Northern arrived around 3 p.m. The first meeting was “Law”, given by Diane May from Northern State. After the kick-off dinner at 5:30 p.m., attendees were able to observe a presentation of photography and history by Paul Horsted, during which he addressed “The Black Hills Yesterday and Today” through the many pictures he took in the past 50 years. Day 2: Friday, Oct. 1 The day’s sessions started at 8:30 a.m. There were three concurrent sessions. The participants could choose any one of them that they felt most interesting. The topics separately focused on “Pedagogy,” “Accounting and Finance/marketing,” “Management,” “Economics” and “Marketing.” The multimedia presentations completed by NSU students in the business project competition were shown during
breaks. At 4:30 p.m. buses departed from the hotel for Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It was the first time for many students to visit Mount Rushmore so they took many pictures and had a lot of fun. All students and professors had dinner together at Mount Rushmore while listening to this year’s keynote speaker, Blake Mycoskie, founder and Chief ShoeGiver of TOMS Shoes, Inc. He gave a speech about the story of TOMS, a summary of which is as follows: In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina while on a break from work and found that they had no shoes to protect their feet. Children were required to have shoes if they wanted to attend school, so many were not getting an education. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need: “one for one.” After much effort and work (and some surprising turns of events), Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family,
friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by TOMS customers. Day 3: Saturday, Oct. 2 The topics of the day were “Marketing,” “International Business” and “Management.” In the afternoon, NSU students and chaperones enjoyed a cultural tour of Rushmore Cave and Crazy Horse
Memorial. They were able to learn about the long history of the area and the efforts being made to preserve that history and share it with others. Day 4: Sunday, Oct. 3 After breakfast at the hotel, the bus left for Northern at 9 a.m. Students and chaperones returned to Aberdeen later that afternoon.
Int’l NSU student Dongdi Jia, Beijing, China, with TOMS Shoes founder, Blake Mycoskie, at the 17th Annual Int’l Business Conference. Courtesy photo.
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6th Ave. Gallery performance delights crowds Nathan Thomas Staff Writer
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aturday the 25th of September turned out to be a night of utmost enjoyment for myself and others in attendance at the 6th Avenue Gallery in Aberdeen. An assortment of performers graced the stage; starting at 2 p.m. and ending around 12 a.m. Some of the musicians and bands included Funken Grassholes, Sherpa String Syndicate, Sons of the Sea and Traci Linn Samelson. I was fortunate enough to catch the entire shows of Traci Samelson and Sherpa String Syndicate. Each act made a contribution to my night of complete fulfillment. Entering the gate I was reluctant to hand over my money but within moments my financial transgressions faded away. Ironic it seems that only a few minutes prior I was clutching onto my 10 dollar bill and shortly after relinquishing it I could only describe the music I heard as being priceless. Aside from the old man who regularly cuts my hair, I have yet to spend a better 10 dollars since moving to Aberdeen. At 7 p.m. Traci Linn Samelson took the stage to electrify the crowd with her solo performance.
Equipped with nothing more than a keyboard, microphone, and grateful dead tapestry, Traci opened up with an original song dedicated to her father who was also present in the crowd. The significance of the song combined with Traci’s angelic vocals and talented keyboard skills gave rise
t o an emotional whirlwind which swept through the crowd. As I gazed at the faces in attendance I saw every facial expression from an awe-induced smile to tear covered cheeks. There is no doubt in my mind patrons of the gallery walked away with a sense of feeling that only Traci Samelson can invoke during a performance. Whether it is a catchy original or a cover of Wild Horses, this girl owns the show from start to finish. Traci is an NSU psychology major who
will be playing more shows in Aberdeen coming soon. If you doubt my word just catch one of her shows and try to refrain from smiling, crying, or screaming from enjoyment. I can assure you this challenge will be difficult because few are impervious to the raw enjoyment which emanates from her live music. Sherpa String Syndicate performed the second show I listened to. These guys are an absolute blast to hear! I wish words could effectively describe the energy which radiates from this band. Traci Samelson’s performance put the crowd in their seats with amazement and Sherpa String Syndicate lifted them right back out again with the very same effect. This Aberdeen based group consists of members Jesse Hoven, Jimmy Reed, Jason Hill, Brandon Sterling, and Paul Pierson. They are a collection of musical wizards with a primarily upbeat bluegrass sound which creates a difficult time standing still for those present. Instruments on stage included the ukelele, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and mandolin. Did I mention the two vocalists who love to have a good time the entire set? With such an array of catchy
upbeat tunes I found it impossible to remain seated while they jammed out. What more can I say to express the excitement associated with these guys and the show they give?
If you’re interested in catching a performance they will be playing again at the 6th Avenue gallery on October 16, 2010. Stop on out and experience live music right here in Aberdeen because fun is fun!
Student’s first S.D. Opener Casey Luedke Staff Reporter
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fter months of waiting, and excitement levels rising fast, the day of Sept. 26th finally arrived. I moved to South Dakota in late August to attend college at Northern State, and since that day I had been scouting continuously to find a spot holding many ducks that I could hunt on opening day of duck season, which would be my first South Dakota opener. I moved four hours from east central Minnesota, knowing here in South Dakota the hunting would be much better than back home. The day before opener I scouted a cornfield east of Stratford, and my buddy Tanner Johnson, (Sophomore, Groton) who I met when I moved out here, scouted north of Groton for a spot. We both found lots of birds, but we opted to hunt Tanner’s flooded cornfield, because it was a shorter walk, and easier to hide in. There was going to be six of us hunting in the morning. (Tanner, Tanner’s dad (Mark), Justin Peterson
(Groton), Gabe Kjellsen (Groton) and myself ). We were set up and ready to hunt just before shooting hours. With lots of ducks in the air we chose to wait a little bit until it got lighter so we could identify the drakes easier. It got lighter and it was still hard to tell them apart because they hadn’t returned to color yet after molting. It didn’t take long and we had a few ducks on the ground. I then chose to pick up my camera and take pictures of the ducks coming in. I couldn’t believe all the ducks in the air. By 9:15 a.m. we had our limit of 30 ducks. Once we were all picked up we went over to Tanner’s house and his dad cooked us some breakfast, and we then cleaned our birds. The rest of the day we rested up, and then scouted the evening to find another spot for Sunday. My first South Dakota duck opener was over, and I had an amazing experience. We shot more ducks in one day than I did all last year in Minnesota. It definitely will be a hunt I will always remember.
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“The Social Network” is unique and unorthodox Dan Dreher Film Critic
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ike it or not, Facebook has become one of the greatest innovations so far in the 21st Century. The reason why it’s so influential is because it was able to transform the way we socialize by bringing the complete experience online. Since its foundation in early 2004, the site has grown into a household name along with producing the youngest billionaire in the world (Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder). However, the story of how Facebook came to be is quite an interesting tale. With brand recognition like Facebook along with a unique story, it was only a matter of time until Hollywood got a hold of it and made it into a film. Almost six years later, we finally get to witness the story on film. With Ben Mezrich’s non-fiction novel, “The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal” serving as the source material for the film, it attracted the well-respected screenwriter Aaron Sorkin to write a screenplay for what would become “The Social Network.” From there, Oscar-nominated director David Fincher was given the responsibility to bring the script to life. With the right talent in place, was “The Social Network” simply a cheap cashin at the box office due to its brand? Or is it a piece of entertainment that will be respected for years to come? I’m happy to say that it’s by far the best film (so far) in 2010. To start off, the cast in “The Social Network” was simply remarkable. Jesse Eisenberg was able to successfully portray the main character,
Mark Zuckerberg, in a unique and unorthodox way. The best way to describe Zuckerberg in the film is that he is an anti-hero. It’s by far his best performance since his role as Walt Berkman in Noam Baumbach’s “The Squid and the Whale.” Even Andrew Garfield did a tremendous job as Eduardo Saverin. Both Eisenberg and Garfield were able to bounce off one another in every scene with such precision, and from an audience perspective watching this, you truly feel the raw emotion. The rest of the supporting cast, including Justin Timberlake, Rashida Jones, and Max Minghella also had great performances and carried on the story seamlessly. I can’t speak highly enough of the amazing direction in
this film. Fincher was able to surprisingly bring a level of intensity to the film that kept it engaging from start to finish. He mainly focused on what made the story unique, which is friendship, loyalty, greed and betrayal. Even the editing in the film was done extremely well since it had to jump back and forth to the present and the past. Another aspect of the film that really brought “The Social Network” to a new level was the music. With musicians Trent Reznor and Atticus Rose in charge of the music score, they incorporated their industrial rock background into the film. A great example of their score was during a rowing race in the film when they decided to cover Edvard Grieg’s famous orchestral piece called “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” The music score definitely encapsulates the dark tone of the film. “The Social Network” is a film that is more than just a story of how Facebook came to be. There are many ways to interpret the overall message of the film. Some feel that it’s ultimately a film that is against social networks like Facebook and Twitter because it may be deteriorating the way we interact with one another. Either way, “The Social Network” is a film that is definitely worth the admission price (and a few Academy Award nominations).
Ghosts: a silly superstition or a force to be reckoned with? Rosa Jundt Opinion Columnist
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ext to Christmas, Independence Day, and the South Dakota Pheasant Opener, Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. There’s just something about wispy spider webs, pumpkins and pitchforks, and ghosts and ghoulies that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. With all of the creepy and crawly going on, it brings to mind haunted houses and the existence of ghosts. Most of us have all had experiences with theatrical haunted houses, but I’m talking about the real ones. The ones that people claim to contain supernatural presences. I know there are firm believers in the paranormal; however, I find myself a bit skeptical because I’ve never experienced it myself. You can’t believe what you don’t see, right? I do have friends though that claim to have had ghostly encounters. A very good friend of mine lived in a haunted house during her childhood. As former brothel, no one really knows what might have gone on in this house. There have been situations where her mother swears my friend had been on the bed next to her calling her name, but when she reached for her there was no one there. There were also sounds of knocking coming from inside the closet. At the family farm of another friend, he claims to have a haunted barn. Apparently, the barn had not originally been on the property but had been moved there from another location where a man had hung himself in the barn. This friend, upon going into the barn when he was younger, had strange things happen to him. It freaked him out so badly, he avoids that barn to this day if he can.
As for situations that I’ve been in, I once visited the Hotel Del Coronado on Coronado Island in San Diego, Calif. This hotel is rumored to be haunted by a woman who was found dead on the steps leading down to the beach. It was nighttime in July when the school group I was with got to visit the hotel. I cannot lie, there was something eerie about the whole place, especially when the tour guide led our group down to the steps where she was found dead. It gives me chills to even think about it. But did I
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en don’t get scared. We do not quiver in fear of spiders, animals or haunted houses. It’s one of our many super powers. Young boys have been known to shiver at the idea of a house filled with ghosts, goblins and that creepy shadow that kind of looks like a person which you swore wasn’t there when you first came in, but when the boy finally becomes a man he throws off the shackles of fear and proudly walks through any haunted house, mansion or apartment. Assuming a
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said... see anything? No, I did not. I’m glad I did not see anything because while the topic of ghosts interests me, I have an overactive imagination and am really just a big scaredy-cat when it comes to things like this. I can’t even watch scary movies because I will have to sleep with the light on for a week. It’s crazy to think that Halloween is one of my favorite holidays with this extreme fear of super scary things. So do I believe in ghosts? I’m not really sure. Do I ever want to experience one myself? Not really. All I know is that with all the ghost stories out there of haunted houses, there has to be a grain of truth in there somewhere.
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brave man happens to enter one of these haunted buildings, there are a few steps that he will need to take to ensure the best result of this situation. The first is to secure all women and valuables. We all know women can’t handle close encounters of the sixth kind; they also have troubles during alien invasions, zombie apocalypses and when anything with more than four legs is around, so be prepared to step in at any time. Second, you will need to
identify your exits. If the ghost haunting the location isn’t named Casper, there is a good chance you will not enjoy your time there and will want to head for the nearest exit as soon possible. Should a woman or the haunting itself prevent you from leaving the location, it is time to move to step three. Step three is to call the Ghostbusters. They really haven’t done anything since Ghostbusters 2 so you might think they might not have the skills to the pay the bills anymore, but you will have to remember that you have never brought down a giant marshmallow man so you can’t be knocking the professionals. If you are currently in a bad horror movie, your phone is either dead or you have no service so that phone call really isn’t going to work out. This would be a good time to reevaluate the original notion of not being scared. This is because ghosts are the real deadliest catch. Unlike vampires or werewolves, ghosts cannot be harmed by something simple like a stake or silver bullet. You cannot hurt the ghost through any conventional means even though the ghost can mess with you all that it pleases. This is why you really need to carry a proton pack with you wherever you go or an EMP device to disturb the ghost’s presence long enough to make a quick escape. Ghosts really shouldn’t be messed with. That is why Winston Churchill said, “There is nothing to fear but fear itself…” and ghosts. So stay away from haunted locations, spirit boards or any building designed by evil masterminds and most importantly if anyone asks you if you are a god, you say “yes”.
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he 2010 general election coming up on November 2nd could be a close run for Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and Kristi Noem in their race for South Dakota’s one and only seat in the national-level House of Representatives. In a poll taken for Herseth Sandlin’s campaign on September 22-23, Herseth Sandlin was shown to lead Noem by 13 points, but the most recent Rasmussen poll showed the two to be tied. Herseth Sandlin is a member of the Democratic Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats who stand for fiscal conservatism, national security and bipartisanship. Herseth Sandlin would also like to strengthen the rules for the House pay-as-you-go plan for governmental spending, and take a look at entitlement reform to aid in easing our national debt. When interviewed on ABC’s “Top Line,” Herseth Sandlin gave President Obama a C-average overall grade. She commented, “I think I would give him a C-range overall. Because I think on some issues, especially navigating some pretty tough economic waters that he inherited, he’s done better
than people are giving him credit for.” Herseth Sandlin did take some issues, however, with Obama’s stance on ethanol, biodiesel, forestry and “understanding rural America.” Herseth Sandlin did not vote for the recently passed House health care bill of 2010. She believed that the bill was too expensive for the current financial state of America. However, she does support many of the provisions in the bill, including eliminating insurance companies’ ability to exclude people with pre-existing conditions or cancel coverage when people get sick, allowing children to stay on their parents’ health care plan to the age of 26 and transparent health insurance for individuals and businesses. Herseth Sandlin is a member of the House of Representative Committees on Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Veterans’ Affairs, for which she is the Chairwoman of the subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Herseth Sandlin was also selected as a member of the Special Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming to represent the views and strengths of rural America on the nation’s energy policy.
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From the left... Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin for S.D. House seat Kelli Gill Opinion Columnist
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Kristi Noem for S.D. House seat
Jason Baker Opinion Columnist
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epublican Kristi Noem was elected to the District 6 House of Representatives in the fall of 2006. Noem currently serves as the Assistant Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, to which she was elected at the beginning of her second term in 2008. Noem has served on various boards and committees, including the South Dakota State Farm Service Agency State Committee, Watertown High School Rodeo Committee, Derby Downs Improvement Project Committee, Commission for Agriculture in the 21st Century, and the Commission for Limited Resource Producers in Washington, D.C. Noem has also served on the South Dakota Soybean Association board for four years and one year as its treasurer. Noem says on her Web page, kristiforcongress.com, “Running for public office was never one of my life’s goals, and I don’t view it as a career. I was born and raised in South Dakota and have spent my entire life here farming and ranching. My husband and I have chosen to raise our children in the same community where we both were raised. We won’t make
Washington, D.C. our home. I will go to our nation’s capital and be South Dakota’s lone voice in the people’s House. We need a voice that speaks for the people of South Dakota and is not focused on currying favor with Nancy Pelosi and the Obama administration.” Noem goes on to say, “People in South Dakota live and breathe values such as fiscal responsibility, carefully spending less than we make, and wisely giving our children a future and not a burden of debt to live under because we could not discipline ourselves in tough economic times. Our freedoms and rights are important to us. We protect them because we value them. The federal government should not infringe upon these rights and jeopardize our ability to provide for our families by adding excessive regulation and higher taxes. More government is not the solution to our country’s issues. The ingenuity, resourcefulness, and creativity of our people will give us the solutions we seek if we will look to them for guidance and give them the freedom to pursue their dreams.” Certainly as South Dakotans we must look out for our state, but this election is about so much more. Send Kristi Noem to Washington to work hard for South Dakota and help keep America strong.
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o with Halloween fast approaching, I feel the need to let those new on campus in on some of the rich history regarding our campus and the paranormal activities that have occurred here at NSU. Before you even ask yourself, I have to say that, yes, our campus is in fact haunted. In fact, it’s a Mecca for the supernatural and you would be surprised with just how many buildings are occupied by ghosts. It’s only fair and you have a right to know about this situation before All Hallow’s Eve approaches and things really go bump in the night. One of the most active ghosts is the little girl in Jerde Hall. She’s found on the fourth floor of the residence hall and there have been numerous encounters of students with this girl. One student saw a reflection of the little girl in the mirror only to turn around and find nobody there. Another student was walking down the hall to go to the bathroom when she heard what sounded like a little girl whispering her name only to turn around and be the only one in the hallway with only the sound of a little girl giggling filling the halls. ne girl even reported that she woke up in the middle of the night to find the little girl sitting on her bed with her fingers raised to her lips as if to say, “shh.” The student screamed and the little girl then ran out of the room, slamming the door behind her.
On moonless, cloudy nights, if you look to the NSU water tower, you can sometimes see an eerie glow. This glow is said to come from the “Briscoe Specter.” one of the women living in Briscoe Hall years ago was rumored to have gone insane from the rumor that her fiancée had broken off their engagement for her roommate instead, and in her madness, she flung herself from the water tower. It is rumored that one can hear the sounds of a woman crying in the distance trailing from Briscoe to the water tower. Another building that gets a lot of activity is the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Many students who have been walking in the building have been surrounded by an eerie feeling urging them to get out of the building as soon as possible. Whistling is heard from the men’s
bathroom and keys are heard jingling while no one else is present. Lights will mysteriously turn themselves on and off in the make-up/costume rooms and the wheelchair lift will go off on its own accord. It’s rumored that an old janitor decided to make JFAC his permanent home and to make sure that the building will always be looked after. I warn students to pick up after themselves when they are in there late at night. The entity has not been known to be violent, except for the time when a roll of tape that a group of students had left lying around was thrown at the group of students from out of nowhere. Years ago, a drunk student passed out and froze to death in the middle of the night on campus while he was attempting to make it back to his dorm. Since then, numerous students have reported walking on campus and passing a man who is staggering, only to look back
and see that there is, in fact, no one there. It is believed that the man they pass is the ghost of the drunk student, trying to get back to his room. Another residence hall that is rumored to be haunted is Kramer Hall. I, myself, lived in Kramer Hall my freshman year and had strange experiences that I could not explain. I was walking down to the old second floor bathroom in the middle of the night and I heard showers running. However, when I got into the bathroom, no one was in there and there was no evidence of any water on the shower floors. Needless to say, I ran back to my room and made sure to never go down to the bathroom alone at night again. Many other students reported similar encounters with the second floor bathroom before the hall was reovated. Of all of these occurrences, I have had or known people who have had encounters with these supernatural entities. In addition to the bathrooms at Kramer, I believe that I’ve seen the drunk student and have felt the eerie feeling in JFAC. I was a bit uncertain of these stories when I first heard them, but after my own experiences I am a believer. Of course though, some of these are true events and some have been made up by upperclassmen to scare freshmen... It’s up to you to choose what you believe. So be cautious when you are on campus late at night and Happy Halloween from the Super Senior!
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Football team to play Minnesota,Crookston Jason Baker Staff Reporter
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he Northern State University football team continues to play hard in search of their first win of the season. The Wolves currently stand 0-4 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play and 0-5 overall. The Wolves went to Wayne State looking for their first win of the season Saturday, Sept. 25. Senior kicker Thomas Parrott, Tampa, Fla., nailed a pair of 22-yard field goals in the first half of the game while senior Trent DesLauriers, Clark, hauled in a 51yard touchdown pass from fellow senior wide-out John Michael Migdal, San
Rafael, Calif. midway through the second quarter to give the Wolves a 13-7 lead. The Wildcats, however, were able to get two straight touchdown drives in the remaining minutes of the second to take a 21-13 lead into the break. WSC added a late third-quarter touchdown to go up 28-13, and then were able to get past a promising NSU drive at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Wolves had an 11-play drive going into Wildcat territory when junior quarterback Nick Wanner, Sacramento, Calif., was picked off for the first time all season. That sparked a Wildcat drive that was aided by a pair of personal foul penalties against the Wolves and ended with four straight carries and a fourth straight WSC Quarterback Nicholas Wanner, junior, Sacramento, Calif., keeps hold of the ball in a game against Concordia University on Sept. 18. The Wolves lost to the Golden Bears, 17-27. Photo by Ryan Shields.
Running back Montrel Richardson, senior,Tracy, Calif., carries the ball during a game against Concordia University.The Wolves lost to the Golden Bears, 17-27. Photo by Ryan Shields.
Golf season wraps up Liz Zappa Assistant Editor
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he Northern State University golf teams have been hard at work this season, competing
in many tournaments all over the Midwest.With the fall season wrapped up they look to spring and the second round of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference championships.
Northern’s men’s golf team competed in the fall championship round held Oct. 2 – 3 in Hudson, Wis. They stand in sixth place with a score of 630, situated along with four other teams whose scores separate them from each other by 10 strokes or fewer. Leading the way for the men’s team is sophomore Curry Kuehl, Pierre, who is currently in a three-way tie for 11th place with a score of 153. Four other Wolves ranked amongst the 50 competitors. Max Pfeiffer, junior,
Aberdeen, is in 20th place with a score of 158 while Brandon Sipe, senior, Milbank, follows in 23rd place with a score of 159. Jordan Weisbeck, senior, Eureka, is in 36th place with a score of 162 with Nick Sipe, junior, Milbank, close behind in 38th place with a score of 163. The Lady Wolves competed in the Palace City Classic hosted by Dakota Wesleyan on Oct. 1 – 2 in Mitchell. Jessica Simon, sophomore, Aberdeen, ended the tournament in a two-way tie for 32nd with a score of 188. Allyson Teclaw, sophomore, Alexandria, Minn., ranked 42nd with a score of 214 while Karlee Jackson, freshman, Adrian, Minn., followed close behind with a score of 229 to tie for 44th place. The Lady Wolves’ fall conference championship round was held in St. Paul, Minn., the weekend of Oct. 9 - 10. Results were unavailable as of press time.
touchdown. The Wolves got the ball back and wasted little time in scoring, as Wanner found redshirt freshman Trevor Mau, Karalu'u, Hawaii, for a 66-yard touchdown pass. The touchdown reception was the first of Mau’s career. Down just two scores with under five minutes to play, the Wolves went for the onside kick, but were unable to recover, giving the Wildcats the ball with good field position. WSC kept the ball on the ground and settled for a 29-yard field goal. The ensuing kickoff gave the Wolves the ball back with 2:13 left to go, but on the second play of the drive the ball was intercepted by WSC, which was returned for a 35-yard WSC touchdown. The final score was in WSC’s favor, 20-44. The Wolves played the entire second half without senior running back Montrel Richardson, Tracy, Calif., who left the game with a leg injury after a kickoff return in the second quarter. Richardson, who was second in the conference in rushing coming into the game, had six carries for a season-low 34 yards before leaving the game. Wanner and junior Chad Morrison, Hartford, combined for 72 of the 110 total yards on the ground. Wanner also completed 18 of 24 passes for 161 yards. Five of those went to Mau, who missed his first career 100-yard performance and finished with 93 yards on the day. The Wolves faced a tough opponent in the form of the St. Cloud State University Huskies on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 2, only to come up short in a 10-42 loss. The match-up marked the fourth straight time the Wolves ran up against a team that was either ranked or receiving votes in the American Football Coaches Association Top 25 poll. The Huskies fit the latter of that criterion and improved to 4-1 on the season and an unblemished 4-0 in NSIC play. The Wolves opened the game with a strong drive after the opening kick-off,
but ended it after opting to go for the first down on 4th-and-13 from the SCSU 32. After forcing the Wolves to punt on their next possession, the Huskies went out and scored three touchdowns in less than two minutes of the first quarter. After the second touchdown, the Wolves regained possession, but fumbled the ball on the first play of the drive. SCSU picked up the loose ball and ran 20 yards back into the end zone for a quick score. Again, the Wolves regained possession. However, after getting a good return to the 26-yardline SCSU forced another fumble on a gang tackle of the NSU return man, Mau. The Huskies recovered the ball, setting SCSU up for a 30-yard touchdown pass for the fourth and final touchdown of the first quarter. The Northern State Wolves were able to hold the Huskies to only two more touchdowns on the day. One was in the second quarter, which took the Wolves into halftime down 35-0, and one was in the third quarter. NSU’s Lincoln Smith, junior, Phillip, was able to block an SCSU field goal attempt in the second quarter. NSU was able to get on the board in the third quarter with a 43-yard Parrott field goal. The Wolves were able to follow that with a touchdown by freshman Matt Anderson, Dawson, Minn. This was Anderson’s second career touchdown. Anderson capped a 10-play, 49-yard drive with a diving play, reaching the ball just inside the pylon as he went out of bounds. The next game for the Wolves was on Oct. 9 against Augustana College in Sioux Falls. Results were unavailable as of press time. Next for the Wolves is a match-up against University of MinnesotaCrookston at 1 p.m. on Oct. 16, in Crookston, Minn. The next home game for the Wolves is on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 2:30 p.m. against the University of Minnesota, Duluth Bulldogs.
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Soccer team keeps up with busy season Zach Anderson Staff Reporter
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he Wolves have stayed plenty busy playing six games since the last paper all of which were Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference foes with all but two of the games played here in Aberdeen. The first of the two away games took place in Wayne Nebraska against the Wayne State Wildcats. Northern was able to take the lead with a little over half way through the first period in the 23rd minute by sophomore midfielder Liz Royce Minneapolis Minn, The Wolves kept that 1-0 into the second period until Wayne State was able to tie the game at 1 a piece in the 65th minute. The Wildcats would keep themselves on a role as they took a 2-1 lead in the 70th minute. NSU was able to get the final goal of the game as they tied the game at two in the 78th minute thanks to a goal by junior midfielder Ashley Elliott, Enumclaw, Wash. The Wolves and the wildcats would go into overtime where the Wolves would shoot twice on goal and then into double over time where they would have three more shots but the game would end in a 2-2 tie. The Wolves would have a total of 7 shots on goal with senior goalkeeper Dee Wood Bothell, Wash., playing all 110 minutes and having 4 saves on the day. The Wolves would stay out of town for their next game facing the Augustana Vikings in Sioux Falls in front of a crowd of 211 people. Junior midfielder Haley Burns Osoyoos, B.C, was able to give the Wolves the lead in the 10th minute with her second goal of the season. Northern was able to keep their one goal lead up until 15 minutes left in regulation were the Vikings were able to score a goal in the 74th minute. In over time, the Wolves did not stay quiet putting up seven shots on goal in the first overtime alone. Overtime number two kept the Wolves a little quieter only getting off one shot on goal whereas the Vikings were able to get two off. At the end of
the game, the Wolves left with their third tie of the season putting up 13 shots on goal and Wood having another good game stopping 6 of the 7 shots against the Wolves. Heading back to Aberdeen, the Wolves faced Southwest Minnesota State for their third NSIC conference game. Northern pulled ahead with a lead in the 15th minute thanks to a goal by Junior defense Katie Anderson Olalla, Wash giving her, her first goal of the season. Keeping that lead into the second period until SMSU was able to get one past Wood tying the game at one goal apiece. Again the Wolves stayed active shooting three shots on goal in the first overtime and following that up with three more shots on goal in the second overtime giving the Wolves their fourth tie on the season. NSU again kept offensive 7 shots on goal and wood kept defensive blocking 7 of the SMSU shots on goal. Staying in Aberdeen, the Wolves would face the Minnesota State, Mankato Mavericks. Keeping the game scoreless in the first period, Wood was able to stop one of the shots on goal while the team was able to block the other shot. The Wolves would get one shot on goal against the Mavericks in the first period. Northern would be able to come out with a shot on goal by Royce in the 51st minute and then got the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute from senior midfielder Maggie Fedor Monticello, Minn giving the Wolves a 1-0 lead. MSU was able to get another shot on goal, but Wood was able to block it giving the Wolves their third win of the season first in conference play. Again in Aberdeen, the Wolves face another NCIS opponent the Minnesota State, Moorhead Dragons. With the game scoreless through most of the first quarter, Wood was able to stop the only Dragons shot on goal while the Wolves were able to get off four one of which was a goal by Fedor in the 34th minute giving the Wolves a 1-0 lead going into the second period. The Wolves came out firing in the second quarter with Royce
Cross Country to compete in invitational Jory Kunzman Sports Reporter
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he Northern State University cross-country team was back in action competing in the Roy Griak Invitational hosted by the University of Minnesota. The race featured teams from 28 schools from NCAA division II and NAIA schools. There were over 330 runners in the men’s division and over 285 in the women’s division. Northern State was lead to a 22nd place team finish on the men’s side by junior Richard Keroack, Milwood, Wash. Keroack finished the 8k (4.97 miles) race with a time of 26:20, placing 15th. This was 35 seconds faster than he finished the same race last year when he placed 37th. Sophomore Bryce Seelig, Lisbon, N.D., finished this competitive race exactly two minutes after Keroack and placed 127th. Northern State’s women’s team finished 25th led by sophomore Krystal Hughes, Spokane, Wash. Hughes, who placed 85th, finished the race with a time of 24:35, about 30 seconds slower than her performance in last year’s race. The women’s race was just as competitive as
freshman Brittany Arment, Aberdeen, finished 25 seconds later to place 108th. Fifteen seconds behind Arment, junior Michelle Monroe, Pierre, finished 118th. The following weekend the Wolves participated in another highly competitive race, running in the South Dakota State University Classic in Brookings. Northern was again led by West Valley High School graduates Keroack and Hughes. Keroack placed 15th in a career best time on the 8k of 25:57 to lead the men’s team to an 8th place finish. Also paying large contributions for the Wolves were Seelig in 42nd place and junior Brock Rose, Newcastle, Wyo., in 49th. Hughes finished the women’s 5k race in 19:39 to place 31st. Over the next minute a pack of Wolves would tack on totals that would help lead the women’s team to a 7th place finish, as Arment placed 34th, senior Kari Linneman, Volga, placed 40th, Monroe placed 42nd, and sophomore Brittney Olfert, Madison, placed 46th. Both teams will get some needed rest and be back in competition on Friday, Oct. 22, at the University of Mary Invitational in Bismarck, N.D.
Senior Kendra Titze, Aberdeen, goes to kick the ball in a recent match against the University of Minnesota, Crookston Golden Eagles. The Wolves won the game, 3-1. Photo courtesy of NSU Athletics.
coming out and scoring in the 46th minute putting the Wolves to a two nothing lead. NSU would keep firing as they were able to get five more shots on goal before the game ended with the Wolves’ second NCIS win. Wood had five blocks keeping the Wolves shut out. Royce led the team with four shots on goal taking Northern to a total of ten. Taking on their sixth NCIS foe, the Wolves faced Minnesota, Crookston. Period one was kind of quiet with no goals, but the Wolves were able to get 6 shots on goal and Wood was able to stop the two shots Crookston had. The
second period started with the 0-0 tie, but with Senior Defense Kendra Titze’s Aberdeen goal, the Wolves took a 1-0 lead in the 46th minute. Two minutes later Royce got her third goal on the season taking the lead to 2-0. In the 55th minute Crookston was able to get one past wood lowering their deficit to only one goal. Titze was able to get her second goal of the season and game in the 63rd minute taking the Wolves to a 3-1 lead in rout to their 3rd NSIC win. The Wolves were able to get 13 shots on goal by the end of the ninety minutes.
Volleyball team struggles as season progresses Liz Zappa Assistant Editor
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he Northern State University volleyball team has struggled as the season has progressed, currently standing 1-8 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play and 9-9 overall. Last month they lost at home to Concordia University, 1-3, and St. Cloud University, 2-3. They finally picked up a win against Jamestown College on Sept. 21. The final score was 3-2. The Wolves lost the first set, 20-25, but came back to win the second set with a score of 25-14. The next set also went to the Wolves, 27-25, with Jamestown coming back to win the fourth set, 23-25. The final set was in the Wolves’ favor, 15-13. Team captain Megan Gilbraith, senior, Grand Forks, N.D., led the team with 35 assists, 22 digs, and three kills. The Wolves once again lost two games at home, first to Wayne State College, 13, and then to Augustana College, 1-3. They had no more luck on the road than at home, losing to Upper Iowa University, 2-3, and Winona State University, 1-3.
The Wolves picked up their first conference win of the season by sweeping the University of Minnesota, Crookston Golden Eagles with a score of 3-0. They dominated the first set, winning 25-11. The Golden Eagles fought back, though, with the Wolves pulling out a narrow victory in the second and third sets, 27-25. Whitney Morsching, senior, Aberdeen, led with 11 kills on the night, while seniors Kayla Ysteboe, Grand Forks, N.D., had nine kills and Jordan Schaffer, Redfield, had eight. Kaili Aiono, junior, Salt Lake City, Utah, also performed well, contributing five kills, nine digs and seven blocks. The Wolves were unable to keep the winning streak going, losing to the Minnesota State University-Moorhead Dragons, 0-3, the following day. Next for the Wolves was another game against Crookston on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at home. Results were unavailable as of press time. The Wolves’ next game is away against the University of Mary at 4 p.m. on Oct. 16, in Bismarck, N.D. The next home game for the Wolves will be their Breast Cancer Awareness night on Wednesday, Oct. 20. They will play the University of Mary at 7 p.m.
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“The Drowsy Chaperone” to be performed at NSU Ruo Feng Staff Reporter
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orthern State University is going to bring “The Drowsy Chaperone” to the Aberdeen audience from Thursday, Oct. 21, to Saturday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m., on the main stage of the Johnson Fine Arts Center. “The Drowsy Chaperone,” which won the Best Book of a Musical
(Bob Martin and Don McKellar), Best Costume Design of a Musical (Gregg Barnes), Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Beth Leavel), Best Original Score (Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison) and Best Scenic Design of a Musical (David Gallo)
during the 2006 Tony Awards, started in 1997 when Don McKellar, Lisa Lambert, and Greg Morrison created a spoof of old musicals for a stag party for Bob Martin and Janet Van De Graff's wedding. In its first version, there was no “Man in Chair,” the
apartment. Admitting to a state of "nonspecific sadness," he asks us to escape with him as he plays a record of his favorite musical: Gable & Stein's 1928 musical comedy, “The Drowsy Chaperone.” That's where the story begins. Miller produced a reading for the New York's National Alliance for Musical Theatre on October 5, 2004, and invited Broadway producer Kevin McCollum. The reading captured McCollum's interest and eventually resulted in Miller, McCollum and Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman committing to produce the play. An out-of-town engagement followed in 2005 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles and, after alterations, “The Drowsy Chaperone” opened at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on May 1, 2006. That production closed after 374 performances and 32 previews on December 20, 2007. The Broadway production won five Tony awards and seven Drama Desk awards. Directing and choreographing is NSU Director of Theater, Daniel Yurgaitis, Associate Professor of Theatre. The musical director is Robert Vodnoy, Associate Professor of Music, with Michael Skyles, Instructor of Music, serving as vocal director. Sets will be designed by Jason Honorman, sophomore, Sioux Falls, with lighting by Larry Wild, the Northern Theatre Technical Director and Assistant Professor of Theatre. Ryan Puffer, senior, Aberdeen, is responsible for the costumes. The rehearsals are going smoothly and the
UNABLE TO SHOW CONTENT musical styles ranged from the 1920s to the 1940s, and the jokes were a little bit more offensive. When the show was redone for the Toronto Fringe Festival, Martin became a co-writer, creating the “Man in Chair” to serve as a narrator and commentator for the piece. In the darkness, we hear a theatergoer's lament and prayer for the current state of the theatrical art. The lights come up and we see a rather ordinary man, sitting in a rather ordinary chair in his rather ordinary New York
Horoscopes: beware of rabid squirrels Miss Fortune
almost as if it’s witchcraft! Just make sure to
cheating. Don’t blame me though if this
watch for falling houses.
backfires.
humanity. Leo — July 23-August 22
Scorpio — Oct. 23- Nov. 21
Aquarius — Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Taurus — April 20-May 20
Keep an eye out for rabid squirrels this
Your life has been a series of ups and
Events have happened recently that have
this month. People you pass on the street
month. A bag of Halloween candy from six
downs lately, just like a toilet plunger.
left you feeling disillusioned with life.
have been looking at you funny. Usually
years ago was found half eaten lying near
However, it doesn’t have to be like that.
However, do not let yourself succumb to this
your zipper is closed so what does this
one of the buildings on campus. The
Someone very close to you is offering
feeling because something good is soon to
mean? It means that a stranger may mean
squirrels demolished it and went crazy. We
something that will improve your life
happen. Setting short-term goals like doing
harm to you this month, so pass everyone
are in the year of the squirrel this year and
drastically, but so far you’ve been afraid to
your homework and checking text messages
with a blood-curdling scream to ward away
the moon is in the sign of Scorpio, which
take it. Don’t be! Everything will get out of
will help you to get back on track.
any of the bad ones.
means, they will only be on the hunt for
the toilet when you finally accept!
Weird things have been happening to you
Gemini — May 21-June 20
Virgo — August 23-Sept. 22
Say whatever comes to mind this month.
Why be yourself when you can be
You want to go ahead and hide from the
If you have something to say, don’t be afraid
someone else? It’s Halloween time, so don a
The stars say that you will be very lucky
world this month. However, even if you do
to say it. If you want to call your friend a
new persona and do things that are out of
with money this month. I suggest that you
hide your problems still won’t go away. You
mealy-mouthed brat, go ahead! You have
your comfort zone, like scaring little kids
borrow heavily at high interest rates and
need to face them head on; otherwise they
the power of the Sun on your side this
while trick-or-treating or egging your
gamble. It is sure to be a big payout for you
will just get worse. If you need some
month, which means that you have all the
neighbor’s house. As long as you’re in
and you will be able to pay the loan back
confidence to face your fears, don’t come to
power, or so you think.
costume, no one will know.
before you know it. When you win,
me because I’m a chicken.
Scorpios. Sagittarius — Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Pisces — Feb 19-March 20
Cancer — June 21-July 22
Libra — Sept. 23-Oct. 22
With Halloween approaching, everyone
Live in the moment this month and don’t
Have you been mean to someone this
will be wearing a mask. Many of the people
take anything too seriously. The future is a
Everything will start to go your way this
month? Feel like you need to apologize?
you know will be trying to portray
long way off and you shouldn’t worry about
month as if you have gained magical
Well, don’t. You know they deserved it. In
themselves as something else. Your goal is
how what you do now will affect the rest of
powers. Grades will improve, you will
fact, it would behoove you to possibly be
to uncover your friends to get down to their
your life. It’s a time of fun and frivolity, so
receive a bunch of money, and for some
meaner. Try hair pulling, sending nasty
true identity. However, some of your friends
live it up. At least until midterms, which are
reason every red light will automatically
emails to their professors, and making their
do need paper bags over their heads, so just
coming up, well…right about now. Never
turn green whenever you approach. It’s
boyfriend/girlfriend think that they are
leave those friends alone for the sake of
mind then…
remember who told you to do this. Capricorn — Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Aries — March 21-April 19
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“Walking the halls with school spirits” Jen Mellette Staff Writer
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ince the Victorian Era, society has been captivated with the spirit realm and otherworldly beings from beyond the grave. From Halloween high society parties with séances and psychic mediums to everyday people getting together to drink cider and tell ghost stories around a warm fireplace late at night, there has been a steady history of fascination with the realm just beyond the veil. This veil is commonly believed by mainstream culture to be lifted one night out of the year, starting from when the clock strikes 12 a.m. on October 31st until the veil is then closed at 12 a.m., November 1st. In our society, we celebrate this with Trick or Treating, Halloween parties and Halloween dances. Little do we know that while we make ourselves merry and have such fun at all these little gettogethers, we are not alone. Being from a culture that believes in the spirit world, I myself have known of seeing things and hearing things that I cannot explain away. It is an everyday occurrence in my world where we grow up believing in being able to converse, touch and see which adds to the curiosity and respect of those we believe to be our ancestors. Even in mainstream American society today, there are such people who have made their curiosity of the spirit realm into entertainment, which we can watch on Wednesday and Friday evenings on major T.V. networks. Shows like Ghost Hunters, Most Haunted, Paranormal State and Ghost Adventures have found their way into our living rooms across the country, feeding this general need to understand or to merely be spooked by what they cannot explain. Each show, while different and individual in their way of investigating; focuses on one main theme, the actual, live hauntings of people or places and their experiences with the unseen and unknown. All shows have some kind of scientific measurement by which they use to quantify the existence or activity of the paranormal around them. Things like electronic voice phenomenon, electromagnetic field detectors and heat vision cameras aid in the process of the hunt for the haunts. Sometimes, the evidence they find is very scary and all too real for some people to understand or grasp. What is also hard for many to understand is that what is around the investigators of the shows is also around everyone in every day life. While we go on living in this university campus and do our everyday routine, we never once stop to think about those who have gone before us. This bothers me greatly as they could still be actively all around us! When I say that I do not merely mean those who have recently graduated but those who have recently become deceased and have a history or a timeline at Northern State University. Think of all the professors that have once lectured our great classrooms, their students who roamed our halls, and the countless blooming young adults who used to sleep in our beds at our dorm rooms in every residence hall on campus. There are many a great ghost story from those who have spent
time in the historic and lovely campus we call our home. A few of the more recent of these stories have happened in the past 10 years. For Jerde Hall, there are stories of a little girl roaming the halls and rooms of the female inhabitants of the dorm, sometimes stopping to touch their feet, tickle them, or to merely appear and say hello to unsuspecting girls in Jerde. A former dorm hall resident will never forget the night that she saw the little girl face to face. The resident was standing in the 4th floor bathroom doing her nightly routine before she went to sleep. She was in the process of washing her face and she naturally ducked down to rinse her face in the sink, when she popped back upright a little girl stood behind her close to her side and giggled then disappeared into thin air. Naturally, the resident screamed and ran out of the bathroom which prompted many of her neighbors to ask what had happened and she recounted the tale to them. The general thought of the little girl's origins was that she was the daughter of a former hall director who had an accident down the main stairwell in Jerde. There is one article relating an accident and death of a little girl in the 1970s when the hall was first built adding to this chilling incident. Another recent start of a haunting at Jerde is also the deaths of two students, one who was run over outside of Jerde and who made his way back into the hall only to sit in the main lobby and pass away, while the other is a student who was lost in a blizzard coming back to Jerde hall after an evening visit with friends a block away. It is said that on the anniversary of the deaths of each, one can see a faint form making its way into Jerde and the main lobby where it disappears and others say they see a dark form walking towards the hall only to disappear in the parking lot by Jerde Field. The other activity in the hall was recorded last year by a visiting paranormal investigator, who gave a lecture and took many students on a ghost hunt with him. The hunt itself revealed electronic voice phenomenon of two male voices and a little girl voice asking to play. A reminder to many to think twice about being alone in Jerde hall. Going across campus from Jerde Hall to Krikac Auditorium, it is said that the professors of old Northern are still lecturing to phantom students who still make it to class, years after they have passed on. Being curious my freshman year, I, myself and a good friend who was showing me around the campus decided to tour Krikac for ourselves and decided it was a great opportunity to learn some history of the U and get my lay of the land. Jokingly we made mention of our knowledge of a possible haunting, saying: " And if you listen closely, you can still hear the voice of the professor still lecturing to his students." To this end, my friend and I laughed and decided to test the saying itself, which led us to silence and the faint echo of a man talking and the chairs in the auditorium shifting and squeaking as if filled by people we couldn't see. Needless to say, we both bolted from the auditorium and decided that we should not test the fates again in that matter, as we both were pretty shocked that it actually worked. Having shared this with many people on campus, we have
come into many who disbelieve it and try to explain it away with logic, but I give to you these facts in our defense: 1. We were in Krikac after office hours and before classes began in the basement, 2. We are not the only ones to have had similar experiences in the old auditorium, and 3. We have never had an experience like that in Krikac before. Since then, I have taken new freshmen and a few upperclassmen up to Krikac and told them the stories of the unexplained happenings, saving my story for last to add to the effect. From those visits and discussions in Krikac, I have been able to hear the stories about Briscoe Hall, Lincoln and Graham Halls, and old Seymour Hall, which no longer exists. Starting with Briscoe, legend has it that there is still life in the old hall even after everyone has moved out and it sits locked up and alone. Reports of students moving in the hall when it was shut down were common by maintenance men who worked in the hall. Sounds of students laughing and otherwise going about their daily lives can be heard when one is alone in the hall at anytime. Lincoln and Graham Halls have reports of a few of the U's old presidents roaming the area at night. Sightings of strange lights and movement in both at night have been recorded and saved only to be mysteriously deleted or lost during a second look. A feeling of ease and unease flows through the halls and effects some of the staff and students who are working or in classes at these buildings, which also has been home to our own Exponent office since renovations in Krikac started. Finally to Seymour Hall, known to some affectionately as the
Hogwarts building, due to its mysterious nature was quite the place for a good scare or a puzzling experience. Former students who have returned to Northern have many a good story of entering the building through one door and no matter how hard they tried to find their way back to the door they came in, they are always led out to another door. Some felt a feeling of unease and needed to get out of the building quickly only to run into the situation explained. This has left a memory with those who experienced it and has added to their memory of the U in general. Another story of Seymour Hall is the tragic loss of one our professors, who had his office in Seymour at the time of his passing. His death has long since been controversial and most likely will remain so. He was well liked by many of his students and is very much missed by them still. This sentiment adds to the feeling of sadness for him as students have reported seeing a figure walking from Seymour to the parking lot and then disappearing. This strange event has even occurred since the building itself was torn down and converted into the open lot that remains today. I was able to see the building and walk around it when it was up my freshmen year. To me, it was a very lovely piece of NSU history that we should have kept, but knowing it was there and still being able to make out its old outline on the lot is enough for me. Seymour hall will always be the Hogwarts building to many and will probably add to more campus legend when the lot is used for another building. Some say that such things as renovations and reconstruction stir up spirits. Many say that it also can stop a haunting or activity of such
just the same. This adds to the general thought that most spirits are either aware or are residual hauntings, these being hauntings that are not interactive but are a replay of an event that happened and was stored in the area by the level of emotions around the incident or event. This is why it is not hard to wonder if many of the ghost stories are true and how they came to happen. It is well known that college life is a hard and sometimes trying phase in life. College can also be an amazing adventure that brings out the best in you. With all of these emotions and actions happening on campus, like one finding their true love in a classmate, a failed test, or really loving NSU and enjoying your life here, could result in leaving an imprint on the school itself. So the next time you have a strange feeling or experience or a strange ghostly occurrence, have no fear! As the Victorians found out during their paranormal boom and the ancient people who held such beliefs, most ghosts are not harmful. Perhaps they are just reliving the best moment of their life here or the worst. Either way, have a heart and don't be afraid because ghosts were people too. We share their halls and their university, which one day we will be able to call our own as well, and add to the legacy of proud Northern Wolves to have exited and made our way in the world. In that sense, who is to say that we ourselves may not return to visit after this life is over? In any case, alive or not, enjoy October and the many fun things on campus and in the community. Try to leave behind a bit of fun and history for future generations of Wolves to witness. Happy Halloween everyone!
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Campus Calendar Wednesday, Oct. 13 — Two-day Sophomore Field Experience — Intramural Sica Hollow Participants Meeting, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 — CAB Meeting, 5 - 6 p.m. — BSU Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 — SERVE's Alternative Spring Break Trip Online Applications Open Sunday, Oct. 17 — Agape Meal — Business Club Etiquette Dinner Monday, Oct. 18 — Faculty Senate Meeting, 3:30 p.m. — NSU AEYC meeting, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 — NSU Lions Club Meeting, 5 - 6 p.m. — Student Association Meeting, 9 - 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 — Art Film Series "Yellow Submarine", JC 134, 7 p.m. — Fall Musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone”, JC Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 — Fall Musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone”, JC Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 — NSU Theatre Workshop, JC — Fall Musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone”, JC Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 — Senior Recital, Shyla Balo and Jody Roseland, JC 107, 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 — Disability Awareness Week Tuesday, Oct. 26 — Community Concert, Greg Giannascoli, JC Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 — The Human Race Machine — Intramural Co-Ed Volleyball Online Registration Due — South Dakota Music Educators Association, JC — 2010 All-State Chorus and Orchestra, JC and BC Saturday, Oct. 30 — The Human Race Machine — South Dakota Music Educators Association, JC — 2010 All-State Chorus and Orchestra, JC and BC Sunday, Oct. 31 — The Human Race Machine — "Can-Can" and Campfire Worship, 6 - 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 — The Human Race Machine — National Career Development Month — Academic Affairs Committee, 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2 — The Human Race Machine 8 p.m.
Football Oct. 16 — University of Minnesota, Crookston at Crookston, Minn., 1 p.m. Oct. 23 — University of Minnesota, Duluth, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30 — Bemidji State University at Bemidji, Minn., 1 p.m. Soccer Oct. 15 — Winona State at Winona, Minn., 7 p.m. Oct. 17 — Upper Iowa at Fayette, Iowa, 1 p.m. Oct. 23 — Concordia-St. Paul, 11 a.m. Oct. 24 — St. Cloud State, 1 p.m. Oct. 30 — University of Mary at Bismarck, N.D., 11 a.m. Volleyball Oct. 16 — University of Mary at Bismarck, N.D., 4 p.m. Oct. 20 — University of Mary (Breast Cancer Awareness), 7 p.m. Oct. 22 — Wayne State College at Wayne, Neb., 7 p.m. Oct. 23 — Augustana College at Sioux Falls, 4 p.m. Oct. 29 — University of Minnesota, Duluth (at Presentation College Strode Center), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 — Bemidji State University (at Strode Center), 5 p.m. Men and Women Cross Country Oct. 22 — University of Mary Invitational at Riverwood Golf Course, Bismarck, N.D. Swimming Oct. 22 — Moorhead State University Dual at Moorhead, Minn., 6 p.m. Wrestling Oct. 23 — Wrestling Reunion, 5 p.m.
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