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Beulah Williams Library Hosting Traveling Exhibition Northern State University, in cooperation with the South Dakota Humanities Council, will explore America’s roots music as it hosts the local showing of New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition. New Harmonies will be on view beginning April 26 and continuing through June 10. Through a selection of photographs, recordings, instruments, lyrics and artist profiles, New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music will explore the distinct cultural identities of American roots music forms. The exhibition will examine the progression of American roots music, which is as rich and eclectic as our country itself. Musical genres profiled include sacred music, jazz, country/ western, tejano, and bluegrass. “We are very pleased to be able to bring New Harmonies to our area,” said Robert Russell, Director of Beulah Williams Library “It allows us the opportunity to explore this fascinating aspect of our own region’s musical history and we hope that it will inspire many to become even more involved in the cultural life of our community.” In addition to the exhibit itself, there will be a slate of musical performances, both at Northern State University, and at venues throughout Aberdeen. A full listing will be available at the library’s exhibit page (http://www.northern. edu/academics/library/ upcoming_exhibits.aspx).
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Expect great things in new Student Center Rachel Schipper Rhoda Smith Specials to The Exponent
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or several semesters now, The Exponent has chronicled the long saga of construction on campus, starting with preliminary planning, leading into focus groups, tentative designs, and then finally the beginning of construction. Although it might seem like the campus has been idling in this phase for ages, it will not always be so. Extensive alterations have already been made and more are on the way. The Student Center continues to progress on schedule, with a Fall Semester 2012 opening date. Students will come back to a new dining service with expanded food court and food options, new seating in the two-story glass atrium area, a relocated and renovated Thunder’s Lair that will feature seating, laptop charging stations, flat screen televisions and a new performance stage with enhanced sound and lighting for comedians, musical performers, hypnotists, open mic nights and more — all adjacent to the new Einstein Bros. Bagels. EBB and Thunder’s Lair will be additional late-night hangout options for NSU students, with both areas open until the building closes in the evening. Students and the rest of the campus community will be happy to know that EBB will offer specialty coffee drinks, regular hot coffee, smoothies made with fresh fruit, an assortment of pastries, cookies and dessert items and of course bagels and more bagels – everything from a breakfast bagel to an assortment of bagel sandwiches. Just around the corner will be two new gaming rooms with large flat screens and plug-ins for Wii and X-Box consoles and other gaming systems. Seating will allow for multiplayer or solo playing. Just down the hall past the new fireplace lounge, which also features flat screen televisions and NSU artwork decorating opposite sides of the mantel, will be the new poolroom with pool tables and more screens. Finally, the new University Bookstore will feature retail selections and updated displays of NSU apparel and memorabilia, while folding hide-away-shelving will allow for all of the textbooks and other course materials to be easily stored until needed
Construction on the Student Center should be done by the Fall 2012 semester. Photo courtesy of Rhoda Smith.
and then expand out to provide optimal browsing opportunities for students. The new look will be less like a campus textbook store and more like a mall, making the shopping experience more streamlined. The campus Post Office will stay in the same place so students living on campus can pick up their mail in the same spot and everyone can get the same USPS services in the same location. The Student Center’s upper level will still house the Centennial Rooms, which will be able to
transform from general meeting areas into a 400-person sit-down banquet facility or a 500-person ballroom where new heights (in the ceiling, that is) will allow for a stage and live band concerts and dances. The space can also be used as a movie theatre with new big screen and projection technology to view recent releases, free to NSU students, along with some popcorn and the chance to hang out with friends. The student organizations wing will feature office spaces
Fireplace on 2nd floor Student Center. Photo courtesy of Rhoda Smith.
for 10-12 student groups, house Student Association, CAB and The Exponent and provide lounge, meeting and workspace for student groups. The new Multicultural Center and the ASC (Access to Success Center) serving adult learners, veterans, students in recovery, parents and others will also be located in this area. Admissions is moving into the Student Center and will provide a great front door to new NSU students. Student support services, including Residence Life, Student Activities, Multicultural Affairs, Discovery, Campus Security, Counseling, Disability Services, Career Center, Testing Services, and Health Services, will all remain on the second floor to provide a convenient one-stop for students seeking a wide range of support services and resources. If students have questions or aren’t sure where to find something or someone — or just want to know what’s happening around campus — the new Information Desk is located on the main level of the Student Center on the west end of the commons area. The east end of the commons will feature another gathering space to study, talk with friends or enjoy lunch, complete with a fireplaces and a great view of the campus green. By fall, the new Student Center renovation will be complete and ready to welcome students back.
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Student Spotlight: Larissa Buchholz and Music
Jamie Golden Exponent Staff
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unior Larissa Buchholz, Tripp, is a Vocal Music Education major with a minor in Theater. Background: 1. Why did you want to go to Northern State University? “I knew I was going to attend NSU my junior year of high school because it has one of the best music departments in the region. The faculty is not only incredibly talented but also very exceptional teachers. They’re friendly and truly care about each student’s success. Another reason I chose NSU is because of the small school atmosphere. I also received the best scholarships from NSU.” 2. Favorite things to do outside of school, work, etc.? “I love to watch movies, hang out with friends, spend time outside, sing, play piano, and read.” 3. Any groups or activities that you take part in? “Residence Life, MENC, Masquers, Theatre, College Republicans, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Marching Band and Opera.” 4. Any other fun facts?
“I’m constantly singing or dancing, and I love to laugh!” Education Questions: 1. What has been your favorite part of your educational experience? “I’ve been so lucky to have the opportunity to be involved with so much on campus. I never thought I’d be onstage performing in front of a huge audience and falling completely in love with it.” 2. Who is your favorite college professor? “This is really hard question!! I think if I HAD to choose a favorite, it would be Dr. Marmorstein. I took Western Civilization with him fall semester of my freshman year and he still remembers who I am and what I’m involved with. His lectures were entertaining and it was impossible NOT to pay attention. You can tell he loves what he’s doing; that’s what I want with my life.“ 3. Hardest part about your major? “The hardest part is figuring out your class schedule! There’s certain classes you have to take each year, and it’s difficult to fit it all in without taking a huge amount credits each semester.”
4. What is the thing that you look forward to most in the next couple of years? “I’m looking forward to becoming an overall better vocalist and performer.” 5. Future Plans? “I plan to go to grad school for voice and hopefully, “fingers crossed,” perform with different opera companies!! After that, I hope to teach voice lessons at a college level.” 6. Study suggestions? “I personally study the best when I’m alone in my room with no distractions, but the S.I. sessions are definitely helpful!” 7. Most memorable college moment? “It happened this summer at a friend’s house on the Fourth of July. It was storming outside, so we decided to watch a YouTube series called Marble Hornets. It was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever seen! We were all crowded together on a couch crying, screaming, and peeing! It was about four hours long, and the thunderstorm didn’t help the situation because the electricity went out! By the end of it, we were too scared to be alone so we had a sleepover. I will never
ever forget that night.” 8. Any internships/jobs that you wish you would have taken advantage of? “None.” 9. Any words of wisdom? “NSU is truly a special place, and I believe this school’s future is getting brighter every year. Students should take advantage of the endless opportunities offered on campus! There are countless different organizations to be involved with that allow
students to shine. There’s something out there for everyone. I’ve noticed that since Music Majors have so many classes/ ensembles with other Music Majors, it’s only natural to only hang out with them. I’ve made it a personal goal to also be a part of non-music groups, and I’ve made great and lasting friendships in the process.” 10. Anything else you would like to add? “Go Wolves!”
Fun Faculty Facts this month presents Jerilyn Mielke Jamie Golden Campus Reporter
“I grew up on a farm near Mansfield, which is about thirty miles from Aberdeen. I have three older brothers and one older sister. My siblings always had to walk our 1/4 mile driveway to catch the bus but by the time I started school, there was door to door service. (I know— spoiled!) In 1985 I was a browneyed, blonde-haired freshman on the campus of Northern State College. I wasn’t very “focused” on classes that first year but did manage to eventually graduate with an Office Administration Degree - Secretarial Emphasis (maybe blondes really do have more fun!).” “While in school, I needed a job to support my social life so I began waitressing and that’s where I met my husband. He proposed to me in Burger King parking lot and we married shortly after I graduated from college.
I was a secretary at a manufacturing plant and a typesetter for a printing company before starting my job here August 1993.” Facts: “Growing up we had lots of animals, including a threelegged dog ‘Tippie’, many cats, two rabbits and two pet raccoons.” “I was the gullible/trusting little sister who let her older brother use her as a target for his BB gun and yes, I still get teased to this day!” “I am extremely scared of snakes and actually ran one over with the lawn mower but found out later it was my mom’s garden hose!” “I took piano lessons for ten years and was the accompanist for many high school concerts.” “I also played the trombone.” “I was involved in track, played basketball in high school and had the nickname ‘buckethead.’” “I was crowned homecoming
queen my senior year.” “I like to cook and bake but don’t have a lot of free time to do it.” “I can sew almost anything.” “I have made bridesmaid dresses, a down-filled vest, a
swimming suit, and many other items.” “I have two house dogs: Molly and Zayda.” “I have 3 children: Dillon (20) a student in St. Cloud, Minn.; Logan (17) a junior at Central
High School and Jennah (12) a 6th-grader at Holgate Middle School.” “Since being employed here my office location has changed five times and I have worked for six different Vice Presidents.”
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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SMT studies alcohol use in young adults Student Marketing Team Northern State University Press Release
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ook around you. There’s a good chance the person to the left or right of you took what is commonly called a “Social Norms Survey” on alcohol and other drug use in class this spring. Hundreds of NSU students took the survey that asked questions about alcohol and other drug use, but not only that, it asked questions about what we THINK everyone else is doing. The results of this survey will be shared with the campus in Fall 2012 through a Social Norms Marketing campaign that will shed light on the reality of just how much NSU students drink – and on our perceptions of how much everyone around us is drinking and partying. Six NSU students make up the core of the Social Marketing Team of the NSU CampusCommunity Coalition, a grantfunded initiative to reduce
high-risk/binge drinking among 18-25-year-olds. The team’s goal is to produce marketing materials based on the results of the Social Norms Survey and other evidence-based information on healthy behaviors when it comes to alcohol use. The six members of the NSU Social Marketing Team (SMT) are: Victoria Lusk, senior, Mina; Lin Jiang, graduate student, China; Bryce Mills, junior, Faulkton; Kara Kirschenman, junior, Aberdeen; Thane Lees, junior, Rapid City; Aleece Jung, senior, Bowdle. Keep on the lookout next fall for the messages that you or someone you know played a role in creating. The campaign will target the following: 1. Exposing the TRUTH about just how much NSU students are partying. 2. Addressing MISPERCEPTIONS students have about other students when it comes to alcohol. 3. Promoting facts relating to alcohol safety. 4. Encouraging public conver-
sation about all of the above. In July 2009, South Dakota entered into a five-year cooperative agreement with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) to administer the South Dakota Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Statewide Incentive Grant (SIG). This program joins and builds on other state initiatives and prevention focused community efforts envisioning and pursuing health, safety, and success for all of South Dakota’s children and adults. “The grant we have here at Northern addresses young-adult binge drinking among the 1825 age group,” Tracy Russman, coordinator of NSU’s CampusCommunity Coalition, said. Some key components of the Coalition focus on social marketing strategies and community organizing around the issue. Among the goals is to address high-risk drinking -- drinking that causes car crashes, unintentional injuries, violence and high-risk sex-
ual activity. For young adults of legal drinking age, moderation of alcohol consumption is the ultimate aim. The Coalition is seeking input from the community – and that absolutely includes students – to examine contributing factors of alcohol misuse by the target groups in the area’s social availability (procurement of alcohol through social sources such as friends and family), community norms (reflect general attitudes about alcohol use and societal expectations regarding the level and type of use that is considered appropriate), and enforcement of alcohol related laws. Go to http://forasaferaberdeen.wikispaces.com to join the community discussion that will explore the primary causes of these alcohol related problems in the community (Left sidebar that says Discussions) and to complete a community perception survey (Left side bar that says “Community Survey”). For more information, contact Tracy Russman at tracy.russman@northern.edu.
Victoria Lusk Co-Editor Liz Zappa Co-Editor Michael Conner Ad Manager Rachel Schipper The Best Chica Ever Mariah Nelson Office Manager
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Layout / Victoria Lusk Liz Zappa Design This column will be a new addition to The Exponent. The law prohibits drinking under the age of 21. We, The Exponent staff & SMT, both support the law and responsible and healthy behaviors for those over 21. This column isn’t intended to promote drinking, but responsible choices by those who choose to do so. This newspaper is for the students, by the students, with the students. So let your voice be heard: What do you think about this column? Do you have an alcohol-related question or thoughts on the name “shot of knowledge”? Email tracy.russman@ northern.edu.
What effect does an energy drink have when mixed with alcohol? So you’re having a party and you realize the only thing you have to mix your drinks with is a case of Red Bull? You might want to rethink that combination as the two liquids have the exact opposite effect on the body. Alcohol is a depressant and causes your body to slow down, causing the “high” feeling. Energy drinks like Red Bull are packed with caffeine so they give you the sense of being more awake and aware. However, the energy drinks
effect does not cancel out the alcohol’s effect. They both affect your body at the same time. This means you are still as tired and out of it as normal, but you are just less aware of it. Without your body’s natural warning signs, you are likely to make mistakes you wouldn’t normally if you were aware you were drunk. The combination isn’t heart healthy either. Red Bull contains 80mg of caffeine per can and the high rates of caffeine can boost heart rate and blood pressure. Adding in the depressant effect of alcohol will send mixed
signals to your heart. It’s like slamming on the gas and the brakes on a car at the same time. It isn’t very good for the engine. If you have a pre-existing condition, alcoholic energy drinks could prove fatal. Alcohol and energy drinks effects might not be worth the cost on your body. Better to stay clear and find a safer alternative. Sources: http://healthland. time.com/2011/04/18/whya l c o h o l i c - e n e rg y - d r i n k s are-dangerous-its-not-justthe-caffeine/ http://www2. potsdam.edu/hansondj/ healthissues/1043185105.html
Swing Dance delights all Erin Wolter Exponent Staff
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he eleventh annual Spring Jazz Swing Party was held Friday evening, April 20, at the Dakota Events Center. The event, formerly held in the Alonzo Ward Hotel ballroom in downtown Aberdeen, proved to be successful for both the per-
forming bands and the students, faculty and public who came to dance. As it does for both the fall and spring semesters every year, the music department’s student and faculty jazz ensembles performed alternatively throughout the evening, playing old favorites and showcasing their skills. Ensembles performing at
Correction:
The April 11 issue of The Exponent incorrectly stated the price of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream at the C-Store located in Jerde Hall. The real price is $7.89. We apologize for the inconvenience this evidently created. Apparently ice cream is a more contentious issue than most would think on this campus. Many of you wrote to The Exponent to correct us on this error and we appreciate you making this effort. If you would like to see these letters to the editor please check out the NSU Exponent webite, www. nsuexponent.com.
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the event were Vocal Jazz, directed by Dr. Wendy Van Gent; 1 O’clock Jazz, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler; 2 O’clock Jazz, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart; Jazz Combo, directed by Frederic Hemke; and the Art Hollan Tribute Jazz Ensemble. The dance lasted from 7:30 p.m. to about midnight. Performers and dancers alike had a blast
and both parties eagerly wait in anticipation for next fall’s swing dance, whether it happens at the DEC or Ward.
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Opinion Voice your opinion Zachary Anderson Opinion Columnist
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tudents as well as people in the job force are afraid of “the man” so they do not voice their true opinions. They might voice them to their friends and family at home, but they do not tell the right people. College Democrats was formed to ease the bridge between college opinions and state legislators. Yet students still do not express how they feel about national or state politics. This is likely because they do not think it will change anything or they think it is pointless. The student voice on campuses is the loudest heard by higher ups because then its not what people think college students want, but it’s what students do want. The reason we have an expansion on the Student Center was because the voice of the students was heard to have more hang out space.
Student Association is moving forward with a lot of projects because Student Affairs knows that the students are the ones who foot their paychecks and without students they would not have a job. We need to make our voices heard so the University and other government parts don’t do things that the people or students do not like. Voting is not the only way to get people out of office or how you can get your voice heard. Every national senator and House of Representatives member has a constituent office where they take calls and answer letters from constituents. These are your tax dollars at work that people do not take advantage of. Students can call the people of the state in which they are attending college or their home representatives. Get your voice out and be heard for what you believe and what you want done.
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Defense: An American Right Kody Kyriss Opinion Columnist
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ust this past week, President Obama said he was going to just ignore two new parts of the 2012 Omnibus Spending Bill. Although he did sign the spending bill into law, he also issued a “signing statement” which claimed that Congress couldn’t put restrictions on how he wanted to spend to fund lobbying for gun control. It is hard to understand why President Obama wants to enforce more gun control. The Obama administration has managed to pass regulation in subtle ways such as a ban on importing “historic” semi-automatic rifles into the United States. A simple ban such as the ban on “historic” rifles leads to reduced private gun ownership. Many people are in favor of heavy gun regulation because of the possible danger. After all, what if your potentially mentally unstable neighbor owns numer
ous guns? It is important to understand one thing: regardless of that neighbor’s mental state and/or condition, he/she can still somehow always find a way to possess a gun - even with heavy gun regulation. In the Supreme Court case, “D.C. v. Heller,” it was held that “The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.” Many Americans work very hard throughout their entire lives so that they are able to buy a home, car, and other forms of property. Those very same Americans have the right to defend themselves and their hard-earned possessions and property. With the help of the Obama Administration, many Americans will be vulnerable to tragedy and loss. In the words of George Washington, “A free people ought to be armed.”
The Exponent’s political columnists are also the presidents of the NSU College Republicans and the NSU College Democrats. Their opinions are not necessarily the opinions of this newspaper.
And Just Like That... According to Bryce: Victoria Lusk Co-Editor
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o this is it... the very last thing I will ever write in my collegiate career. Am I am ecstatic? Sad? Emotional at all? Uh, no, no, and no. In fact, I am oddly emotionless. The truth of the matter is I do not know HOW to feel WHAT I’m feeling about graduating. I’ve worked hard for this moment – I crammed in 19 credits into the Fall 2011 semester and spent the break in between the semesters completing a 128-hour internship. I’ve spent the last three summers figuring out statistic problems, reading literature, writing papers, completing discussion boards, analyzing communication, and getting the fun sucked out of me by D2L. I’ve procrastinated my way to up-all-nightpaper-writing more than once. I did it all while working three to five jobs – all at the same time. It’s amazing that I still have my sanity. (Or do I?) For the last three STRAIGHT years, I have been a college student and, after this week, I won’t be. Technically by now – as a woman of my age – I should already be an “adult.” Yet, just one week before graduation, I’m not sure that I’m ready for “grownupdom.” Oddly, it is a world I have been part of before. Somehow though, re-entering it as a degrees-bearing college graduate is different... in the scary, I-needto-find-a-real-job kind of way. If my life goes the way it has in the past, the third resume, application or interview should be the charm (fingers crossed). After all, it took me three years to finish my secondary education... during my third time at NSU... after I took a three-year “break.” Proud acknowledgement? Not really. Something about the middle part – third time at NSU – strips the sentence of the right to be followed by a “yahoooooooooo!” Yes, I know: better late than never... and at least I
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[eventually] finished what, and where, I started. I like to think that all of my attempts at and years of schooling have given me the best of three worlds. I have my first time college friends, my I’m back college friends, and my this time college friends. Sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know, right? I can also call myself “well-rounded” without being a bold-faced liar. Round one of college I focused on elementary and special education. Round two occured after I transferred away, came back and decided I didn’t actually know what I want to be. In other words, I threw in a Soc, Psych and English class, just to see what I liked. And none of them stuck. It took me three years to realize that English had won. Well, technically writing had won and it brought along its little friend: public relations. Oddly, I know that if I would have chosen these degrees the first time, there would be no threes. Rather there would just be one... one successful attempt at one college. Now, with only a few Art Design finals, the completion of this newspaper, and graduation looming over my head, the pressure to find a job is unbelievable. Yet, I am fairly certain that the pressure is only self-inflicted. I will acknowledge that other people seem to be way more supportive of me than I seem to be these days. Why? I said it once, but I’ll say it again: I do not know HOW to feel WHAT I’m feeling about graduation. And as an English major – Wait... – As a young adult with a B.A. in English, emphasis Writing, not having the words to express what or how is painful. Guess I’m going out with a bang... or just one cliché happy, but ultimately true statement:
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nyone who tells you that they are good at multitasking is a boldfaced liar. Multitasking isn’t a thing – it’s just the term people use for ignoring something while they do something else. You only have one set of eyes and one pair of ears and despite your belief that you were born with the ability to pay attention to twenty things at once, that isn’t case. That means you aren’t actually doing your homework when you are looking through Facebook and you can’t really have a conversation and text at the same time. The worst offenders are people watching movies with friends. They claim they
want to see the movie, but they spend the entire time staring at their computer or with their nose in a book. If you mention that they aren’t watching the movie, they claim they know everything that’s going on but in five minutes they stick their heads up and ask who someone is and why they are fighting the other person that they don’t recognize. Though I bet if you asked them what’s going on in their book, they would be able to tell you exactly what’s going on. Why they even pretend they are watching the movie is beyond me. So, ladies and gentleman don’t fool yourselves. You aren’t really multitasking. You are just putting off something you should be doing for something you’d rather be doing. If we are going to lazy, let’s at least be honest about it.
it out.
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e’ve probably all seen the creepy little black eight-legged monsters running around our apartments or dorm rooms at some point. Everyone has a few spiders hiding around their home, just waiting to crawl into your mouth while you sleep. The way guys and girls react to this information is very different. There are probably several girls who got grossed out and stopped reading this article just because they saw the word spider in it. They are deathly afraid of the very idea of spiders to the point of near insanity. I had a girlfriend who would scream bloody murder anytime she thought she saw a spider. That means I would be woken up by the loudest screams I have ever heard in my life because she saw some lint on the floor move and she thought it might have been a spider. When she actually did see a spider, she started crying and demanding I kill it. If it managed to scurry away, I had to tear apart the house because it was just waiting till I stopped looking to come after her. I’m not entirely sure what it would do if it did get her. Crawl on her? It’s not like
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: Squish That Spider
there is much spiders can do to humans. We aren’t exactly on their food chain and I’m fairly certain spiders are more worried about getting as far away from us as possible than attempting to do anything to us. Yet girls manage to all freak out at the very thought of a spider. So the big strong guys have to come slap down any spiders that might get near. Guys aren’t exactly the best of friends with spiders either. We are nowhere near the level of screaming so loud we wake up the neighbors but dealing with spiders isn’t our favorite task. Let’s be honest – spiders suck – but as men it is our duty to hide any fear our women and destroy the evil invaders. So if any ladies happen to be reading this, thank the guys in your life that deal with spiders for you. It’s not an easy job, but we do it because we care – and because we hate spiders too.
Kara Kirschenmann Opinion Columnist
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piders are creepy yet semi-useful creatures. Really the only good thing about them is they trap and eat other pesky creepy crawlies. Other than that, they’re mostly just creepy.
I’m alright with coexisting in this world with them if they keep on eating bugs and don’t come across my path; however, that simply just doesn’t happen. I’m not as scared of them as some people are. If I see a spider I can remain calm if it’s far enough away and not crawling towards me. But if it’s crawling near me
and there’s any slight possibility it could touch me, you can expect the stereotypical girly over-exaggerated freak out. There’s an eight-legged tiny monster trying to attack me. I become more paranoid if the spider is in my bedroom. I won’t sleep until I find it and kill it (preferably I’d have someone else kill it) or I would go to sleep having horrible dreams about spiders crawling all over me. Not to mention I don’t want to help contribute to the fact that we supposedly eat so many spiders in our sleep every year. Yuck! Not only do I have a fear of them crawling on me, I also can’t really kill them. I refuse to take a Kleenex and squish them. I don’t exactly know why except for maybe the fact that it’s too close to touching them. To kill them I either have to hit them with some hard object, like a shoe, or spray them with some sort of toxic cleaning spray that stops them in their tracks. I don’t know what it is about the tiny little bugs that is so intimidating, but several people in this world would agree that they are terrifying creatures. If only there was a way to ensure they wouldn’t come around.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) You’re in the midst of finals right now and already prepared to go down with the sinking ship known as Grades. After all, you never attended some classes and you’re pretty sure you never learned this stuff in your other classes. Now you’re frantically trying to fake your way though an essay on Plato while guessing at answers on your math exam. Take heart, though. You will survive with acceptable grades though you’ll find yourself in the same boat next year because you never learn from your mistakes. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Summer is just around the corner and what does that mean? Work! Another glorious opportunity to be inside, slaving away, while everyone else gets to hang at the pool or attend barbeques. Take heart in the fact that some day you will finally be able to enjoy life as well. This may or may not come before retirement (or death), but someday… Cancer (June 22-July 22) You are slightly concerned about how the squirrels on campus will survive the summer. After all, everyone knows that the only way the little scampering creatures survive is by living off of terribly unhealthy food courtesy of you, the stu-
dent body. Do not let their summer health concern you, though. They actually hibernate during the summer and awake when your footsteps tread once more on NSU’s campus. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) What’s the best part about getting away form school for a while? Getting away from all of the people you’ve been avoiding all year. You’ve gotten a little tired of taking the long way to class and awkwardly avoiding eye contact in an attempt to not have to deal with people. All you can do now is hope that these people won’t still be around when you return in the fall, and if they do then hopefully your paths never cross. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) This summer you are going to experiment with all kinds of things. Nothing illegal, mind you, but you start experimenting with different foods, different cultures, and maybe even different sexualities. You’re going to expand your horizons into all kinds of new places so that when fall comes you will be a new person (maybe even literally). Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) You see people all the time in class that you really want to get to know. They seem to be really cool and interesting but you’ve never been able to pluck up enough courage to strike up a conversation. While it’s probably too late to do so now that it’s the end of the school year,
Dear Long Distance, Trying to deal with a long distance is one of the hardest things a relationship can endure. It puts a lot of pressure on the couple and can kill an otherwise good relationship. While there is nothing that can fully fix the distance between you, there are a few things than can help make the summer break a bit more bearable. The most obvious one is to visit each other as much as possible. If she lives too far away, that might not be possible but if she’s only a couple hours away
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come back next year as a more outgoing person. It might weird everyone out at first, but once they’re all your friends they won’t care. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) The school year is drawing to a close and you are getting things done quickly. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re doing it well though. Writing ten pages on outer space when you’re supposed to write 15 pages on deserts isn’t really the way to go. But hey, you’ll still get a D for Dumb – which is still passing! Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Thank God it’s finally the end of the school year because your creative juices have run dry. There is absolutely nothing left to pull out of your butt in order to finish another paper or project. By the time finals are over your brain if going to be gone and you will be nothing but a blubbering blob. Have fun! Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You are going to do something incredibly awesome this summer. You’re going to come back in the fall and everyone is going to know just how epic you are. Random strangers will approach you to eagerly hear your sweet story and your Facebook will be flooded with friend requests. Some famous singer might even dedicate a song to you. I don’t know what that great thing is that you’re going to do, so you’re going to have to figure that one out on your own. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The job market is looking kind of sketchy and you’re not feeling very hopeful about the future. Now is the time to do exactly what you’ve wanted to do for years. You’re going to drop everything, load up your car, and disappear into the unknown. You will travel the country doing whatever you please and seeing the coolest and weirdest stuff. You’ll lose more money without a job to back you up, but just think of the memories! Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You’re reading this looking for a good horoscope. Jokes on you, bucko. After years of doing this I’ve run out of juice and can no longer read the stars or whatever it is I’m supposed to do. I suggest check out a more legitimate source for your horoscope (Google it, maybe?) because I’ve got nothing left for you. Here’s what I can tell you. Tomorrow you will go through your day doing whatever and go to sleep that night not having learned much. Aries (March 21-April 19) You’re probably wondering who writes these ridiculous horoscopes. Who is “reading the stars” and “foreseeing your future”? Obviously someone who is (or isn’t) good at making up complete crap. You know you can do better so you’re going to email The Exponent staff and tell them you’ll write the horoscopes next year, because this writer is OUTTA here!
then you can take turns going to each other’s houses. A weekend together every month can really help ease the separation pains.The second and easiest thing is calling each other as much as possible. It’s not going to be the same as seeing your loved one, but when she hears your voice over the phone she will know you care. If you want to get really fancy, you can always download Skype on your computer and video chat with her. If you are working summer jobs, you might need to plan a time when will both be free to talk. Texting is an alternative when you are too
busy to talk. Most importantly, you are going to need to talk about all this before she leaves. You’ve got to be aware of the difficulties that you will face and talk about how you will overcome them. You might even need to face the possibility of breaking up if your relationship can’t handle the distance. It might be better to lose her for the summer than lose her permanently because the stress caused you to fight. If you really care for each other, you will work things out. Good Luck.
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Class of May 2012 Graduate Studies Master of Science
Lindsey Renae Huber (E-learning Technology and Administration) Lin Jiang (E-learning Technology and Administration)
Master of Science in Education
Kate E. Ashbaugh (Teaching and Learning) Andrew A. Bachman (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education, and Coaching) Melissa Ann Bastian (Educational Studies) Sheila Marie Bartholomew Bernhardt (Counseling: School) Ryan Thomas Black (Counseling: School) Kathryn J. Bohle (Leadership and Administration: Secondary) Erica A. Boomsma (Teaching and Learning) Kari Elizabeth Brenner (Counseling: Clinical Mental Health) Alyssa R. Carlson (Teaching and Learning: Secondary) Michael Paul Conner (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education, and Coaching) Brooke Dee Cunard (Teaching and Learning) Gwyneth R. Dean-Witte (Leadership and Administration) Jennifer J. Deiss (Counseling: Clinical Mental Health) Amanda Lee Dejong (Teaching and Learning) Crystal Kaye Domke (Leadership and Administration) Joshua Howard Eggers (Teaching and Learning) Sharon Kay Engelhart (Teaching and Learning) LaWanda Carol Fedt (Teaching and Learning) Andy Robert Fergen (Leadership and Administration) Traci A. Freeman (Counseling: Clinical Mental Health) Justin A. Gerritse (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education, Coaching) Rachel L. Geyer-Fuhrman (Teaching and Learning) Hiddy Heinz (Leadership and Administration) Marcus Anthony Hilario (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education, and Coaching) Jacqueline Huiner (Leadership and Administration) Tasha Linae Hull (Leadership and Administration) Holly M. Imrie (Counseling: Clinical Mental Health) Lisa A. Jaspers (Teaching and Learning) Andrew Robert Johnson (Leadership and Administration) Dan Kennedy (Counseling: School) Angelyn K. Klein (Teaching and Learning) Julie A. Kruse (Leadership and Administration) Tracy Ann Lapka (Teaching and Learning) Shawn Lewis (Leadership and Administration) Janet L. Lighthill (Counseling: Clinical Mental Health) Mandy Lodmel (Leadership and Administration) Dana Dawn Martin (Counseling: School) Matthew John Martin (Counseling: School) Brian Mistro (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education, and Coaching) Rodney Lynn Mittelstedt (Leadership and Administration: Secondary) Terry C. Moffenbier (Counseling: Clinical Mental Health) Dyneil D. Moriarty (Counseling: School) Heather Michelle Morris (Leadership and Administration: Elementary) DJ Mounga (Educational Studies) Salesi Mounga (Educational Studies) Bradley J. Noem (Teaching and Learning) Barbara K. Paulson (Leadership and Administration) Megan Kay Piatz (Educational Studies) Linda J. Pietz (Teaching and Learning) Carmelita R. Privatt (Counseling: Clinical Mental Health) Cheryl Lynn Reiter (Teaching and Learning) Dawn M. Richards (Counseling: Clinical Mental Health) Rebecca Rittenour (Leadership and Administration) Stephanie J. Sauder (Leadership and Administration) Christine K. Stahly (Teaching and Learning) Elizabeth Allen Stewart (Teaching and Learning) Natalie Arlene Terkildsen (Leadership and Administration) Jessica Marie Torbert (Teaching and Learning) Brittney Kay Watt (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education, Coaching) Taylor K. Whitehead (Educational Studies) Meghan Rene Wounded Head (Teaching and Learning)
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Jenna L. Higgins (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Carl A. Wobig (English: Literature) Elizabeth Therese Zappa (English: Writing, Desktop Publishing)
Jon F. Adam (History) Kaili T. Aiono (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Rebecca Allen (Sociology: Human Services) Tabitha J. Bullard (English) Sumi Chong (French Studies) Benton James Crow (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Tom Diede (History) Ashley E. Elliott (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Aaron M. Ford (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Megan L. Gilbraith (Spanish) Kelli J. Gill (English: Writing, Desktop Publishing, Literature) Tessa S. Grenz (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Kelsey A. Holien (Sociology: Criminal Justice; Political Science) Melissa S. Imberi (Sociology: Human Services) Alyssa Marie Jeschke (Spanish) Aleece M. Jung (Sociology: Human Services) Robbi J. Kannas (Political Science) Terry G. Kenny (History) Yosevu C. Kimuyu Kilonzo (English: Teaching English as a Second Language) Tiffany L. Kost (Speech) Victoria A. Lusk (Speech: Public Relations; English: Writing) Matthew L. Maass (Speech) Chris Maier (History) Cassandra Makela (History)
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Rebecka Nicole Meiser (History) Zachary David Miller (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Nichole Renae Nelson (Sociology: Human Services) Stevie L. Nelson (English) Bethany L. Nuhsbaumer (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Katelyn Pietz (Political Science) Nick R. Reese (English: Literature) Jordan P. Salo (Sociology: Criminal Justice, Human Services) Grady Sheehy (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Eric N. Swenson (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Jared P. Thompson (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Anne Elizabeth Tingley (Speech) Maureen K. Tracy (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Leilani M. Tupou (Sociology: Human Services)
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Cale D. Cornemann (General Studies) Sarita Cowins (General Studies) Holly R. Demery (General Studies) Brad F. Dye (General Studies) Kellen M. Fetter (General Studies) Derek M. Hoellein (General Studies) Brandon Kimball (General Studies) Jennifer A. Little (General Studies) Kelda J. Pharris (General Studies) Kaylene M. Sauer (General Studies) Chang Y. Suh (General Studies) Ashley Adayre Tanner (General Studies) Edlesha Tiller (General Studies) Thomas Tripp (General Studies) Melissa J. Woolverton (General Studies)
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Alexandra Jares (Biology) Ambra L. Warcken (Medical Technology; Biology)
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Chelsie A. Bickel (Environmental Science: Wildlife Management; Biology) Michael Warren Bowser (Medical Technology) Lindsey M. Cegla (Biology) Jessica Jean DesLauriers (Biology; Medical Laboratory Science) Emily Giese (Biology) Cameron C. Hendrickson (Biology) Kayla A. Holder (Biology) John P. Huber (Mathematics) Denton James Kary (Biology) Garrett A. Klatt (Chemistry) Claire A. Kopfmann (Biology) Krystal M. Lacey (Biology) Keith Mayer (Mathematics) Caitlin S. Peterson (Biology) Chelsey R. Poeppel (Biology) Andrew J. Poole (Medical Laboratory Science; Biology) Martha M. Reed (Biology) Zane Allen Riggins (Biology) Hailey M. Ruff (Medical Technology; Biology) Aaron L. Schneider (Medical Technology; Biology) Maggie D. Slaba (Biology; Medical Technology) Rachel Lynn South (Medical Technology; Biology) William Remy Whiteside III (Biology) Amber Wolken (Biology)
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Lisa R. Biegler (English) Saundra M. Liechti (Chemistry)
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Trent J. Bestland (Social Sciences) Kelly K. Coates (Mathematics) Kyle J. Couchey (Social Sciences) Kathryn Darling (English) Danielle M. Hoglund (Biology) Heather Konrad (Mathematics) James J. Martin (History) Keith Mayer (History) Abby N. Nipp (English) Naomi R. Paulson (Mathematics) Jonathan Redmond (Social Sciences) Maxwell J. Schaffer (History) Kaye Karen Lorraine Weber (English) Katie L. Weeldreyer (Mathematics) Nicholas Weismantel (Social Sciences) Kimberly A. Wirries (Spanish) Dannielle L. Wood (History)
Brandee J. Joseph (General Studies) Cori Kitto (General Studies) Laura Kristen Menning (General Studies) Marissa E. Mickelson (General Studies)
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Colleen R. Doerr (International Business Studies; Spanish)
Bachelor of Arts
Ryas Larioza Farrell (International Business Studies) Paul A. Nepper (International Business Studies) Alex Thomas (International Business Studies)
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Kimberly Anderson (Finance; Economics) Justin A. DiBona (Finance)
Ethan M. Allred (Business Administration) Sarah R. Birkholz (Professional Accountancy; Banking and Financial Services) Kaycee I. Bloodgood (Business Administration)
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Kelli Nicole Bornander (Accounting) Ann M. Buckmiller (Banking and Financial Services) Luke K. Bunke (Banking and Financial Services) Lindsey A. Christenson (Management) Michael J. Dargatz (Management) Courtney M. Day (Professional Accountancy; Banking and Financial Services) Trenton G. DesLauriers (Marketing) Meagen A. Dietz (Professional Accountancy; Finance; Business Administration) Jessica L. Dolney (Business Administration) Travis Boyd Dovre (Banking and Financial Services) Michael D. Fischer (Management) William Cragg Fisher (Business Administration) Chris Geiger (Management) Kirsti A. Griffith (Accounting; Finance) Jack R. Heyd (Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems) Jessica L. Hoscheid (Professional Accountancy; Management) Kari M. Jaskulka (Banking and Financial Services) Brian H. Jorgenson (Business Administration) AmyFaye Kamletz (Professional Accountancy) Corey A. Kapp (Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems) Matthew A. Kapp (Finance; Administrative Systems) Ashlee L. Kienow (Marketing) Melanie Ellen Koehlmoos (Marketing) Gavin S. Krueger (Banking and Financial Services) Brittney S. Landmark (Marketing) James D. Langer (Management) James A. Lundberg (Banking and Financial Services) Michael W. Merkel (Professional Accountancy; Management Information Systems) Sarah A. Michlitsch (Accounting; Banking and Financial Services) Kirby L. Odde (Business Administration) Adam R. Paulson (Banking and Financial Services) Michael A. Purintun (Banking and Financial Services) John P. Rawerts (Accounting) Jamie R. Robinson (Business Administration) Audrey A. Schurr (Accounting) Sangeui Shin (Business Administration) Christina E. Sumption (Accounting) Christopher R. Stucke (Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems) Leslie M. Swanson (Professional Accountancy; Finance) Jack D. Thompson (Accounting) James R. Torigian (Banking and Financial Services) Russell W. Vincent (Management Information Systems) Amanda M. Vogel (Accounting) Christopher L. Walters (Banking and Financial Services) Kelli Wiedebush (Professional Accountancy; Banking and Financial Services) Hillary L. Winter (Business Administration) Joanne Wunderlich (Banking and Financial Services)
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Demaris L. Axthelm (Business Administration) Hannah E. McLaughlin (Business Administration: Management Information Systems) Jennifer A. Neely (Business Administration)
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David Joseph Alvarez (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning) Jason A. Baker (Human Performance and Fitness: Fitness Administration) Tyler E. Bauman (Sport Marketing and Administration) Melodi D. Boke (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning) ** Adam M. Brion (Sport Marketing and Administration; Management) * Kaitlin N. Cibich (Sport Marketing and Administration) Katherine Carol Dafnis (Psychology) Martin J. Gregor (Sport Marketing and Administration) Tyler D. Gurney (Sport Marketing and Administration) Michael Haderlie (Human Performance and Fitness) Beth Hanson-Tuthill (Psychology) * Jayme L. Hoffman (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning) Caitlyn M. Ingle (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning) Travis R. Kamm (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning) Aaron L. Kappes (Human Performance and Fitness) ** Richard J. Keroack (Sport Marketing and Administration)
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Brittany M. Lewno (Psychology) Caitlin Marie Long (Psychology) Whitney E. Luhring (Sport Marketing and Administration) Breanne E. Mack (Psychology) ** Aaron C. Meyer (Psychology) Celeste Morales (Psychology) *** Philip J. Mittleider (Sport Marketing and Administration) Anthony D. Ponzo, Jr. (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning, Health and Fitness for Older Adults) ** Christine N. Retzlaff (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning) Raymond Rodriguez-Febles (Sport Marketing and Administration) Amber N. Rowe (Psychology) Kelley Danielle Suggs (Sport Marketing and Administration) * Amanda J. Swenson (Psychology) Shaun M. Thompson (Psychology) Bojan Todorovic (Human Performance and Fitness) * Nicholas Edward Wanner (Sport Marketing and Administration)
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Alyssa Kaye Anderson (Elementary Education) Katie M. Anderson (Elementary Education) Nicole M. Bruemmer (Elementary Education) Kirsten J. Cronin (Elementary Education) Whitney N. Daly (Elementary Education) Lindsey K. DesLauriers (Elementary Education) Jamie L. Dupris (Special Education) Jaclyn Eikamp (Elementary Education) Brittany S. Euerle (Elementary Education; Special Education) Megan L. Gilbraith (Elementary Education) Holly A. Grimsrud (Elementary Education; Special Education) Karla J. Jorgenson (Elementary Education) Anne E. Jundt (Elementary Education) Justin D. Kiefer (Elementary Education) Mary Jo Krile (Special Education) Darcy L. Mammenga (Elementary Education) Breanne Neiger (Elementary Education; Special Education) Nicole R. Osterman (Elementary Education; Special Education) Bradley James Rintoul (Physical Education) Kelsey A. Sandmeier (Elementary Education; Special Education) Tiffany T. Thorne (Elementary Education) Allison Vetch (Elementary Education) Leah Vilhauer (Elementary Education; Special Education) Kimberly Anne Wiekamp (Elementary Education)
Ashley N. Ays (Paraprofessional Education)
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School of Fine Arts
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Terra Elizabeth Burley (Art: Fine Arts)
Bachelor of Arts
School of Education
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Tyler S. Anderson (Art: Multimedia Graphics) Haley H. Burns (Art: Advertising Design) Patricia Rose Forget (Art: Fine Arts) Matthew James Greenfield (Art: Advertising Design) Eric Lee Johnson (Art: Fine Arts) Kari L. Kadrmas (Art: Advertising Design) Daniel A. Niemi (Art: Advertising Design) Kristina M. Olfert (Music) Alaina M. Schmeiser (Art: Multimedia Graphics, Fine Arts) Cassandra Lynn Weller (Art: Fine Arts) Shengwen Wu (Music)
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Michelle J. Monroe (Music: Instrumental, Vocal)
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Ben Chambers (Music: Instrumental) Alexis Suzanne Grote (Music: Vocal) Erica Jane Guthmiller (Music: Vocal) Justin S. Jensen (Music: Instrumental) Colin J. Neuharth (Music: Instrumental, Vocal) Jimmy Reed (Music: Instrumental)
Megain M. Wiest (Commercial Art)
Bachelor of Music Education
Associate of Science
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NSU Spring Commencement May 5, 2012 10:30 a.m. Barnett Center
Congratulations to all Graduates!
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Baseball continues decent season Zach Anderson Sports Reporter
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he Northern State University Wolves baseball team has been working hard since its first double header against the University of Mary. Northern would fall the first game 2-0, but would be able to get their offense going and score 10 runs in the second game and defeat the U of Mary 10-5. Double header number two for the Wolves came against Winona State. Northern would have their first game end the same as the previous game one, losing 2-0, but again the Wolves were able to get eight runs across and get the 8-7 victory. The next day, the Wolves would face the same foes except would not have favorable out comes. Northern would get their bats working for them but Winona would do the same, getting 16 across and defeating our Wolves 16-9 in game one. Game two would seem to be an offensive explosion as the Wolves fell 35-6 in seven innings. When Northern traveled to North Dakota to face Valley City, they seemed to be on the right track as they won both games 9-7 and 6-0 respectively.
Coming back to Aberdeen, the Wolves prepared for Wayne State. Game one would end with a Northern loss 5-2, whereas game two would be a closer match as the Wolves fell 5-4. There was supposed to be games the next day but were cancelled due to weather. Heading up to Minnesota, the Wolves faced the Mustangs of Southern Minnesota State. Game one would fall in Northern’s favor as they won 3-1, but game two would be in the Mustangs’ favor as they defeated the Wolves 10-9. After that midweek game, Northern took the weekend to go to Iowa and face Upper Iowa. Northern would unfortunately
fall in game one, 5-4, but would come back and win game two 14-9. The next day would not fare as well for the Wolves as they would lose both games 6-5 and 4-3 respectively. The next double header for the Wolves was against St. Cloud here in Aberdeen. Northern would fall to the Huskies in the first game 16-2 and would also be at the demise of the Huskies in game two, 21-12. The Wolves faced ConcordiaSt. Paul on April 28-29, but results were unavailable as of press time. There are still two more chances to watch the Wolves this weekend, May 5-6, against Bemidji State. The double headers start at noon each day.
Senior catcher Jose Figueroa, Manati, Puerto Rico, takes his stance during a game against Wayne State on April 14. Photo by Liz Zappa.
Softball ends season at playoffs Zach Anderson Sports Reporter
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he Northern State University women’s softball team has been playing hard since their first double header coming against Minot State here in Aberdeen. Game one did not bide well for our Wolves as they lost 8-3 and would also lose game two 7-5. After those games, Northern would head to Minnesota to take on Minnesota Crookston. Game one they would win 8-0 and continue in the winning manor to where they would win 7-6 in game two. Staying in Minnesota for another day, they would face Minnesota Moorhead. Game one would end well as the Wolves would end up winning by eight, 12-4. Game two would end in a win for the Wolves as well, defeating Moorhead 11-6. Heading back to Aberdeen, NSU prepared to face Sioux Falls. The first game for the Wolves ended victorious 10-2 and would end game two with another win 4-0 in the sixth inning. Still in Aberdeen, the Wolves faced Bemidji State. Game one for the Wolves would be a win in the fifth inning, 9-5, with game two resulting in another win, 5-0. Winona State would come to Aberdeen and defeat the Wolves 6-0 in game one, but the Wolves
would pick up the offense and win 3-2 in game two. With four games left in Aberdeen, Northern would defeat Upper Iowa 11-8. Northern would win game two by three as well except with Upper Iowa going scoreless, losing to the Wolves 3-0. The last two games at home would end with two loses, 5-2 and 5-0 respectively against Minnesota Duluth. After the home stand, they headed to Marshall, Minn., to face Southwest Minnesota State. Game one would be a harsh onepoint loss to the Mustangs, 1211. After that loss, the Wolves defeated the Mustangs, 9-5. Staying in Minnesota, Northern would prepare to face Minnesota State Mankato. Northern would drop both of these games 2-1 and 5-0 respectively. Even with these losses, Northern would qualify for the Northern
Sun Intercollegiate Conference tournament. In the tournament, Northern would start its battle against Augustana. NSU would lose this game16-8. After that game, Northern would play Winona State University in their double elimination opportunity and would fall 10-2. With the Wolves season over, junior Caitlin Moran, Santa Cruz, Calif., senior Brittany Huback, Woodbury, Minn., and junior Kelsey Robling, Waconia, Minn., finished their seasons with special honors. Moran ended with New Comer of the Year to the NSIC as well as a Gold Glove and All-NSIC team. Huback ended with first team NSIC team honors. Robling finished with first team all-NSIC honors. The softball team ends their season with a record of 24-28 overall and 13-13 in conference play.
The 2012 Northern softball team. Photo courtesy of NSU Athletics.
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Remembering Bryce Kent Johnsen Ashley LaFave Specialists to The Exponent
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ecently Northern State University lost one of the greatest people ever to grace the campus – Bryce Anglin. Many people who ever had the opportunity with him will be very quick to say they will never regret it. God blessed him with many gifts and he wasn’t afraid to use them. His name should be written as a synonym to positivity. Wherever he was, he would always brighten up the area. He took the time to have long lasting conversations with you whenever possible and found ways to leave you with a smile on your face with his humor and his smile. Never once would he let you down if you asked him to do something; he always would come through. Even during the rough times, not once would it bring him down. Instead, he learned a method of perseverance and taking things in stride that we
can all take a lesson from. Bryce will be missed in many ways. From his contributions to the classroom, community, athletic field, and beyond, no one will be able to match the impact that he made to everyone’s lives. This was evident as we all rallied behind him during his courageous battle with cancer. He was there for us when we needed someone and you can bet that when we supported him he was happy the feelings were reciprocated. Even this ability to love
and care for everyone was not lost in his final days. God blessed us with Bryce for 21 years of life. His reward of being up in Heaven is more than deserved. Rest in peace, Bryce and #BryceNation will never be forgotten.
Bryce Nation Track and Field head to Conference meet Mariah Nelson Sports Reporter
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o far the Northern State University outdoor track and field team has had an excellent season. The team has been all over the Midwest as far as meets go. They started out here at Swisher Field for their first meet and then traveled to Bismarck, N.D., Orange City, Iowa, Crete, Neb., Moorhead, Minn., Jamestown, N.D., and Sioux City, Iowa. All these meets have had a specific goal – to get better than where they were from the meet before. This one goal is what keeps the team going and it seems to be working since a few school records have been broken. One of the women’s relay
teams broke a record at Orange City and junior Yvonne Freeze, Lanesboro, Minn., broke the school’s discus record with a toss of 155 feet at Moorhead. Along with breaking records, many athletes have been placing at all the meets and hope to continue to place in the top as they head to the University of Sioux Falls Invite on May 4-5 and then hopefully the NSIC Outdoor Championships on May 24-25 in Colorado. Many are so very close to pre-qualifying for nationals that it wouldn’t be a surprise if a few athletes take first at conference. All the coaches have been extremely pleased with what they have been seeing, and are excited to see what the athletes are going to do at their last couple meets.
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hat made you want to be a coach and eventually an
athletic director? “I grew up all my life as a kid starting off carrying balls and playing sports. I was hoping that if I coached I would get the same satisfaction that I did when I was an athlete but in a different way and I was fortunate that I did. I coached for a number of years and there gets to be a time in your life when you’re coaching that you just wonder if you can keep doing it because it is such a demanding thing and I was getting close to that point. I wasn’t ready to get out of coaching necessarily but an opportunity came along and I always felt that it’s easier to go forward than backward.” How many years did you coach? “I was a head coach for 18 years and an assistant coach for three years.” What did you coach? “I coached a little bit of everything but basketball was the sport that I felt the most strongly about.” When did you start working at Northern State University? “I graduated from Northern in 1977 and I stayed another year to finish my graduate program. Then I went to North Dakota for a year and came back to Northern (1979) to be an assistant coach and I taught for two years. After that I was the head high school coach for two years and then came back to Northern and have been here ever since. When I came back for the final time in 1983 I started out as the head women’s basketball coach for two years, became the men’s basketball coach for the next fourteen years and have been the athletic director ever since.” What are some of your favorite memories from coaching, teaching and/or from being the athletic director here at Northern State? “The people. Here we have just have the most incredible people I have ever been around. I may not have been a lot of places but the thing I love most about Northern is that people always
care. They care about you and they care about students. That is the thing that I think is really resonated with me over the years.” What are some of the best things/advice that you have learned over the years that you would like to share with anyone? “What is perception and what is reality are two different things. You know, I just think that a lot of times people perceive things that are not necessarily factual. You can only control the things that you can control and only worry about the things you can control. You cannot worry about what other people do or what other people have. All we can do is worry about what we have.” Any special thanks or recognition to anyone? “I have been so fortunate to work with some incredible coaches over the years. These people work so hard and put a lot of hours in. They have such a great passion and I just feel so blessed and honored to be able to work with such a quality group of people. Any words of wisdom to the athletes, staff and/or faculty? “I think just really embrace what we have here at Northern. I think sometimes we are our worst enemy when we do not realize what we have. There are a lot of great things going on here right now and a lot of really great people. Embrace it and lets just keep getting better.” Anything else that you would like to say? “Its interesting because I tell people this and they look at me like I am crazy, but I love my job and I really enjoy the people I work with. I have always told myself that if I do this I want to do it when things are good and my boss is the President [Jim Smith], who is the greatest guy in the world to work with. We have such a tremendous coaching staff right now. It just feels like its great timing for a new person (athletic director) to come in, be able to take over the program and be able to help the program go forward. I think that they really have a good person (Josh Moon) coming in. I also think that there are some positive things that are going to happen and are on the rise here. There is no doubt a lot of potential.”
“Thank you for everything you have done here at NSU.” -Brandon Krein, Cross Country & Track and Field-
“Coach, never in my life have I met someone so determined to make me ask questions for my own good. I just have one question left. Without you, who will be the thorn between the roses?” -Jacque Scoby-
“Thank you for all you have done for this university’s athletic program.” -Hunter Kopff, Cross Country & Track and Field“Thanks for always putting a smile on my face whenever I walked into the BC!” -Morgan Richardson, Volleyball-
“Thank you Coach Olson” -Dustin Tetzlaff, Basketball“You are a spectacular athletic director, wise man and a great friend. The way you show such compassion, support and excitement for your job has inspired so many athletes. Thank you for being such a leader and role model for everyone here on campus and for being the great person you are. Your hard work and dedication throughout the years coaching, teaching and being the athletic director will never be overlooked. Good luck with the next chapter of your life; we will definitely miss our Alpha wolf!” -Jamie Golden, Tennis-
“A Northern State University legend. I’m glad I had the opportunity to work with him.” -Assistant Coach Chelvan Arunasalam, Soccer“Thank you Coach, for everything!” -Kendra Titze, Soccer“Coach Olson, thank you for always supporting NSU Rugby! Take care and thank you for your services.” -DJ Mounga, Rugby“Thanks Coach!” -Zach Neer, Football“Thanks Coach!” -Levi Sether, Cross Country & Track and Field“When I decided to leave Arizona State University and return back to my roots in the Midwest I knew that I wanted to find a university that was the right fit for me and my family and had great leadership. The first time that I met Bob Olson I knew that I had found the right place. Bob took my wife Mary and I out to eat with Zach Flakus and from the moment we walked in the doors at the restaurant Bob knew everyone in the place and treated each one of them with respect. I thought that was a pretty cool thing to see. Bob may just be one of the most genuine guys that I have ever met. I was lucky enough that I was hired at Northern State University and worked with Bob for a year. I am very sad to see Bob retire but I am very happy at the same time for him. It will open some time for him to get out and do some hunting and fishing…and driving to Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife Cheri to see their grandchild. Thank you Bob and Cheri for all that you have done for me and my family.” -Coach Aldridge, Volleyball-
“Thank you for all that you have done for this university and athletic department. I wish you luck!” -Trent Ehler, Football“Enjoy your retirement Bob! Thanks for being a great mentor and for all the support getting swimming developed and moving forward! Best Wishes!” -Coach Elyce Kastigar, Swimming“Thank you for everything. You have done so much and always have the best jokes to tell. You will always be remembered by all of us.” -Ben Jastram, Football-
“Thanks for your great attitude and effort her eat Northern. You’re a very big factor in why this is a special place to go to school and play athletics! A spot in the nursing home must have finally opened up in order to get you out of here! Haha!” -Tydan Storrusten, Basketball“Thank you for everyth8ing you have done for us. You will be missed.” -John Rawerts, Cross Country & Track and Field-
“Thank you for making fun of me and awarding me the scholarship!” - Chelsea Chavez, Volleyball“Congratulations on your retirement, Coach Olson. I will miss working with you on a daily basis. As I’ve said before, no member of our faculty or staff has greater commitment to the total student athlete experience than you do. You will be missed greatly! Go Wolves.” -President Smith-
“Coach, thanks for everything you have done for athletics at this school. You are a huge part of what makes Northern such an amazing place and your presence will be deeply missed.” -Nick Kranz, Track and Field-
“Thank you for everything you have done for the athletic department at NSU. You are always making jokes and making all the athletes and coaches smile. You will be missed but always remembered!” -Katrina Kjerstad, Basketball“Thank you for making my less than enjoyable practices better by walking in with your smile and saying hello. I will miss you next year.” -Leandra Schlecht, Track and Field-
“Thank you so much for everything you have done for our school.” -Tia Lopez, Anna Woerle & Shaina Stein, Soccer-
“Thank you for all that you have done!” -Max Meyers, Baseball-
“Thank you so much!” -Khachirha Tugas, Soccer“Thank you for your support personally as the athletic director and as a very considerate individual. Ever since I have been here at Northern you have been nothing but a great mentor and leader for all the great turns we are making here. It won’t be the same without you but enjoy the remainder of your endeavors. God bless. Go Wolves!” - Hanipale Seuga, Football-
“Thank you so much for everything you have done for Northern Athletics. You have put in a lot of effort and your hard work never goes unnoticed. Once again we all appreciate everything you have done and we will miss you!” -Brittney Olfert, Cross Country & Track and Field-
Olson as a basketball coach in his earlier years at Northern State. Photo courtesy of Jamie Golden.
“Thanks for all your passion for NSU Athletics! Thanks for all your hard work every day and you will be missed.” -Assistant Coach Matt Sevareid, Men’s Basketball-
“Thanks coach!” -Mitchell White, Basketball-
“Thank you so much for the years you have put into Northern Athletics. Your dedication to athletes truly makes a difference. Thanks again and good luck in the years to come.” -Katie Burton, Track and Field-
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An attempt at a not-lame senior reflection Liz Zappa Co-Editor
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riting a reflection on one’s college career can generally take two routes. The first is the syrupy-sweet, “OMG my college career was the greatest thing ever and I’m going to miss it sooooo much!” bull crap (usually said by the same person that spent most of college hating it). The second is the frank, probably-working-in-fast-food-forever “here’s all the ways I screwed up so learn from my mistakes, kids,” by someone who drank on every day ending in “y.” I acknowledge that I’m probably a weird hybrid of both, which works well for whatever bored person is reading this because you get a reflection that trips and falls into all kinds of places on the College Experience Spectrum. First I will just toss in the fact that I’m one of those messedup people who enjoys learning. Heck, I tacked on a history minor just so I could justify taking his-
tory classes for FUN. Even if we never got tested on the material or had to write a huge term paper I’d still go to class just to sit back and absorb knowledge that’s basically useless in the real world but could win me some money on Jeopardy someday (gotta pay off loans somehow…). So in that respect, I’m going to actually miss certain college classes. On the other hand, I won’t miss writing pointless papers (which basically describes 95 percent of the papers I wrote over the past four years). If I ever again have to cite another source using MLA or Chicago style I will probably strangle a puppy. My very last college research paper was 20+ pages and had almost 60 footnotes and a bibliography over two pages long. The night after I turned it in I bought a bottle of champagne to celebrate. True story. I could sit here and tell you never to do what I did and not procrastinate on huge papers like that, but let’s be honest: those who work ahead will always work ahead, and those who don’t give a crap never will. Advice from a stranger won’t
change any of that. Never say never (ironic considering what I just said in the above paragraph? Maybe). But seriously, I still remember saying I would never, ever go to school in South Dakota. Fail. I would never, ever stay here longer than two years. Fail again. I’ll never settle down here. Well hello, Fail, we meet again. Sure, Aberdeen had its share of culture shock for someone from the Twin Cities, but I got over it and eventually even learned to appreciate this town. Heck, maybe I’ll stay in South Dakota forever. Who knows anymore? Now here’s some real world advice (which the people higher up the food chain might not appreciate but hey, what do I care? I’m graduating!). Get off-campus as soon as you can. You really cannot conceive what kind of new world opens up to you off-campus until you’ve actually done it. On that note, *If* you are 21 and off-campus, keep a decent liquor stash in your apartment or house. You have no clue how much money you save if you
get drunk at home and then go to the bars instead of paying six dollars for something that’ll last you 30 seconds. Also, always have a designated sober person. Not only are they responsible for driving your drunken butt everywhere, but they can keep an eye on you while you’re out on the town so that you don’t do anything you’ll seriously regret in the morning. If you do live in the dorms, the best advice I can give is to save all the stupid stuff you want to do (like drinking and partying) until you’re off-campus and of age. I don’t have any personal experience in this, but having your hall director yell at you or the cops show up is never a good way to end a night. Maybe it’s not “fun” or “cool” but part of college is making smart decisions and not screwing up your future. Basically, don’t be stupid. Back to the school subject, I realize that many of you pay off your semester and then forget about that money thing until next semester. But that class you’re ditching right now? Do you know how much that costs? Why
don’t you just take a couple hundred dollars and flush it down the toilet? That’s basically what you’re doing when you don’t take a class seriously and end up failing it. Love doesn’t make the world go around. Money does. Money. And once it’s gone it’s not just going to magically show up again. Here’s the last cliché I’m going to throw at you. (I HATE clichés, so this really does hurt me more than it hurts you.) Enjoy your college years. They’ll be over before you know it and you don’t want to be like me looking back and wondering what else I could have done with my time besides beating myself upside the head with homework, wanting to shoot myself at the newspaper office, and… well… that was most of my college life. Have I enjoyed my time for the most part? Sure. Will I miss it? Eh… probably eventually. Would I ever come back just to relive the experience? More than likely not. Although, if anyone’s up for an “Old School” remake then maybe I might consider it… Any takers?