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Former senator Tom Daschle to speak at NSU 2011 commencement SU President James Smith is pleased to announce former South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle Tom Daschle as the speaker and recipient of an honorary doctorate at the 109th Spring Commencement on Sat. May 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Joseph H. Barnett Physical Education and Convocation Center on the NSU Campus. “We are delighted that Senator Daschle, an Aberdeen native and longterm national figure, will be on campus to accept an honorary doctorate and deliver our May commencement address,” said Smith. “Senator Daschle is exceptionally knowledgeable of the health care situation that faces America today. Likewise, he is a public servant in the very best of all terms. This is a unique opportunity for all of us to engage with a man
who has made good works his life mission.” The Aberdeen native is a 1969 graduate of South Dakota State University with a degree in Political Science. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Air Force where he served as an intelligence officer in the Strategic Air Command until mid1972. He was first elected to the first of four erms in the t United States House of Representatives in 1978 and joined the United States Senate in 1986, serving as minority leader and later as majority leader. “Just as landmarks are the physical demarcations of milestones we have passed, days like graduation are life marks – the places at which our lives
change, and begin to move in a new direction,” said Daschle. “I’m so honored
to be able to come home to Aberdeen, join the Northern family, and share this ‘life mark’ with you.” In 2007, he joined with former Majority Leaders George Mitchell, Bob Dole, and Howard Baker to form the Bipartisan Policy Center, an organiza-
tion dedicated to finding common ground on some of the pressing public policy issues of our time. Today, Daschle is a senior policy advisor to the law firm DLA Piper where he provides strategic advice on public policy issues such as climate change, energy, health care, trade, financial services and telecommunications. In 2007, he joined with former Senate Majority Leaders George Mitchell, Bob Dole, and Howard Baker to form the Bipartisan Policy Center, an organization dedicated to finding common ground on some of the pressing public policy issues of our time. Daschle is also the ViceChair of the National Democratic Institute and a Board Member of the Center for American Progress. Courtesy of University Relations.
Northern State University’s 2010-2011 year in review September 1, 2010 — Northern State University welcomes one of the largest groups of freshman and international students in the history of the school. — NSU named for the fourth consecutive year to the “U.S. News and World Report’s” Top Public Undergraduate institutions in the Midwest. September 22, 2010 — “Back to the Fifties” homecoming week featured the crowning of Laura Eidsness and Michael Zerr as Queen and Marshal. — The NSU Honors Program hosts a student/faculty quiz bowl. The students soundly defeated, the professors took home the victory-scented, golden videocassette trophies. — Head Coach Dosch and the football team begin their first season together. — The Beulah Williams Library holds its first annual Mystery Night at the library. October 13, 2010 — Sigma Tau Delta, Northern’s chapter of the International English Honors Society, inducts
four new members. — NSU’s Theater Department prepares to present “The Drowsy Chaperone”. — Lindberg Hall hosts NSU’s first “Style Your Sole” Party. — The 17th Annual International Business Conference, sponsored and run by the Center of Excellence in International Business, is held in Rapid City. The event featured keynote speaker Black Mycoskie, found of TOMS. November 3, 2010 — 48 Northern students attend the South Dakota College Personnel Association’s Student Leadership Conference at Dakota Wesleyan Universty in Mitchell. — The Multicultural Affairs office hosts Diversity Week. Events included free breakfast in the Student Center every school day of the week, a kick-off lunch, culture tables in the Student Center Mall, presentations by the NSU 10% Society, cultural dance performances by the Polynesian Club, and many more. — Football team earns first victory of the season against
Minnesota, Crookston. December 8, 2010 — Men’s basketball season takes a turn for the dramatic in its exciting game against Concordia University. — The Speech and Debate team prepares for Nationals. — NSU hosts “A Night with Don Meyer”, an event featuring a discussion and round of book signing with the iconic former coach. — The Native American Student Association hosts their 2nd Annual Wacipi, which feature performances by five drum groups, approximately 40 dancers and special appearances by the Korean Student Association’s NANTA and the Polynesian Club. — Soccer athletes receive NSIC honors. — The Black Student Union’s annual Mash Da Mic event receives very positive welcome by students and BSU leaders. February 2, 2011 — Plans to renovate the Student Center are finalized. Construction projected to begin this summer. — NSU students studying abroad report on their experiences.
February 16, 2011 — “I Hate Winter” weekend features a Quietdrive concert, hosted by the Campus Activities Board. — NSU Student Ambassadors hold March of Dimes event. — Black History month celebrated with poetry readings, workshops with Tish Jones and displays in the Student Center. — The Science Club auctions off bachelors and bachelorettes for dates in their annual fundraising event. March 23, 2011 — Journalist and author Ted Conover speaks on Northern’s campus. — Matt Meuleners becomes Northern’s first NCAA Division II national champion in wrestling. April 13, 2011 — Rugby advances to regional tournament. — Northern’s Theater Department prepares to present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” — The NSU Environmental Club and SERVE host campuswide cleanup and flower planting events in honor of Earth Week.
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Involvement/Scholarship banquets honor NSU students, staff and organizations Student Involvement Awards Banquet On Tuesday, April 19, the Student Involvement Awards Banquet took place in the Centennial Rooms at Northern State University. A welcome speech had been given by President Smith. Smith had talked about his college days, and how he had gone back-and-forth from community involvement to campus involvement, and how it had helped him. At the awards ceremo-
ny, the selected group/person would receive a plaque and have the opportunity to shake hands with President Smith. For outstanding Program, Kramer Hall’s “Date Night” received the award. As for outstanding student volunteer, Sam Johnson received the award but was not present. Outstanding student employee was awarded to Jason Honerman; outstanding community service project was awarded to the Rugby club for their elementary outreach. Outstanding
Resident Assistant had been Sarah Belfrage, and Outstanding NonTraditional student had been awarded to Jungeun Lee. When it came to Most Improved Student Organization, Sigma Alpha Iota had been awarded, and for Student Organization Advisor of the year, it was awarded to Dr. John Lockwood. Crazy Horse Memorial Scholarship Banquet On Wednesday, April 20, students and scholarship winners gathered in the Centennial rooms.
A brief speech was given by Tiffany Baker, the president of the Native American Student Association. Lila Melhaff, owner of Native Legacy Media, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, gave an uplifting speech, telling students not to hold themselves back, or be afraid to make mistakes. Afterwards, Baker stood at the podium and awarded the following students for the Fall 2010 Semester: Academic Achievement: Ambra Premo, Amber Moran, Kelly Hart and Lex Heathershaw.
Awarded for Campus involvement: Sara Black Bird and Tomee Brown, and awarded for leadership, Terra Burley and Tiffany Baker. Spring 2011 scholarship winners were awarded also: for achievement, Sarah Black Bird, Louis Walking Elk, and Joseph Gourneau. For academic achievement, Ambra Premo, Terra Burley and Kelly Hart, along with Campus Involvement: Hailey Ruff, Tomee Brown, Rebecca Allen and Tiffany Baker, and for leadership, Michelle Two Hearts.
Thousands of students apply each year hoping for acceptance to a veterinary school in the U.S., and with only 28 schools in the country, few are admitted on their first try, and many never make the cut. What does it take to get acceptance to three programs in the same year? NSU senior Tara Kasmarik of Coon Rapids, Minn., can tell you as she was chosen to be a part of three programs in the fall of 2011. She has decided to attend the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities after turning down offers from the University
of Missouri and Kansas State University. She is the daughter of Michael Kasmarik, Beckley, W.V. and Tamara WhyteKasmarik, St. Paul. Minn. “Tara is an extremely dedicated student and is certainly able to multitask. She has excellent study habits and time management skills. She not only has juggled her academics successfully but also volunteers one day a week at a local veterinary practice,” shared Susan LandonArnold, NSU professor of biology. “We are very proud of Tara’s success and accom-
plishments and I have no doubt of her success as a vet.” Tara, who has a passion for the medical sciences, chose to pursue a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, (D.V.M.) because being a veterinarian gives her the opportunity to study and treat the wide variety of animal species and the challenge of providing care to patients that aren’t able to vocalize their ailments. As part of her preparation for becoming a vet, Tara has been volunteering at Northern Plains Animal Health Clinic in Aberdeen
under the direction of Dr. Darcee Munsterteiger and Dr. Gregory Adolf. Tara chose the U of M because their program is ranked in the top 10 for veterinary schools in the country, and is the nation’s leader in both dog and cat patient visits to the teaching hospital every year. “Since I am considering specializing in small animal medicine, this opportunity will benefit both my education and my veterinary experience. The U of M also offers me the opportunity to travel to Spanish-speaking countries and provide veteri-
nary care to low-income families,” said Tara. Tara is looking forward to new experiences where all of her education thus far will aid in her goal of becoming a veterinarian and getting to know people who share her goals. Earning her D.V.M will take four years with the fourth year devoted solely to clinical rotations. She will graduate with highest honors from NSU in May with degrees in Spanish and biology, and minors in psychology and chemistry. Courtesy of University Relations.
Michelle Two Hearts Staff Reporter
NSU senior accepted to multiple veterinary programs
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ith the snow gone and weather improving, Northern State University sports wrap up their season with some impressive victories and a positive outlook for next year, The baseball team has been hard at work, splitting their last 14 games between seven losses and seven wins.
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They fell hardest to Augustana College in early April, losing four in a row to the Vikings. Later that month they lost one double header to Bemidji State but even things out with two victories the next day against the same opponents. The Wolves proved triumphant over Minnesota Crookston, winning both double headers against Golden Eagles, the one 7-0 including shutout. The Wolves also defeated Southwest Minnesota State 7-1, maintaining their lead the entire game, and lost to St. Cloud State in a 0-10 shutout. As of April 30, the baseball team stood at 915 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate play and 11-21 overall. They played Concordia University-St. Paul on May 1 but results were unavailable as of press time. Their last games before playoffs will be against Upper Iowa, at home, on May 7-8 at 12 and 3 p.m. The Lady Wolves on the softball team have been just as busy as the men, winning eight of their last 17 games. They were able to end a tie in the 12th inning against Minnesota Crookston to win 2-1 and then take the next game
against Golden Eagles 10. Of other double headers played, the Lady Wolves split them one win-one loss, against Concordia University-St. Paul, St. Cloud State, University of Mary, Upper Iowa, and Bemidji State. The women also defeated Minnesota State University Moorhead, 32, after trailing most of the game. They dropped both games in double headers against University of Mary and Winona State. The record for the softball team as of April 30 stood at 7-12 in NSIC play and 14-25 overall. The last two games for the Lady Wolves before playoffs were on May 1 and 2 but results were unavailable as of press time. Northern’s track and field teams have also been performing well. At the Concordia University Invitational freshman Alli Arampatzis, Aberdeen, placed second in the pole vault and senior John Rawerts, Aberdeen, took second in the 5,000-meter run. Four Wolves dominated at an event at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Arampatzis won the pole vault, junior Melodi Boke, Faulkton, took first in the shot put, senior
Calvin McGruder, Riverview, Fla., took both the high jump and the long jump, sophomore Luke Hauert, Plankington, won the 110-meter hurdles, and senior Jon Evenson, Lisbon, N.D., won the javelin. Three more wins were notched at the South Dakota State University Twilight Meet. Senior Kari Linneman, Volga, won the 10K, Boke dominated the shot put, and Evenson once again took the javelin. The Wolves’ first home meet was cancelled due to weather. It was followed by another home meet, though, for the NSIC Multi Event. Results were unavailable as of press time. Next for the track and field teams is the Howard Wood Relays, then the NSIC Outdoor Championships at home on May 13-14. The Wolves tennis team ended its season on April 12 with a 4-5 loss to University of Sioux Falls. Before that, they had defeated Bemidji State 63 before falling to Minnesota State 1-8 and having their match against Winona State rained out. The Lady Wolves ended their season with a 4-6 record in NSIC play and 7-10 overall.
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Congratulations to all Spring 2011 graduates of Northern State University GRADUATE STUDIES
Master of Science
Jill Lisa Hansen (E-learning Technology and Administration) Charat Nicholas Khattapan (E-learning Technology and Administration) Yu Yin (E-learning Technology and Administration) Master of Science in Education
Kelsey J. Aden (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Joshua A. Baltzell (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Nicholas W. Becker (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Scott Bohn (Counseling: School) Sherri L. Bruinsma (Counseling: School) Vincent Samory Davis (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Trent E. Deyo (Leadership and Administration: Elementary) Timothy L. Douglas (Counseling: Agency) Debi Dusseault (Counseling: Agency) Jen Erhart (Teaching and Learning: Educational Studies) Reagan M. Flamboe (Counseling: Agency) Dustin Jay Gebur (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Kristin M. Gilbertson (Counseling: Agency) Jacob R. Hamik (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Charles Andrew Hosford, Jr. (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Summer M. Jark (Teaching and Learning: Elementary) Nicholas J. Knoll (Counseling: School) Mary Krell (Counseling: School) Jay L. Lamb (Leadership and Administration: Secondary) Rebecca Ann Lamb (Teaching and Learning: Secondary) Michelle Elizabeth Mattern (Counseling: Agency) Cassandra Mooney (Teaching and Learning: Educational Studies) Abby Gail Oakland (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Travis Owen (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Ross A. Pfeifle (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Raquel M. Post (Counseling: School) Raftyn Rignell (Teaching and Learning: Educational Studies) Jolene A. Ross (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Brandy L. Schnabel (Teaching and Learning: Educational Studies) Jessica E. Schrader (Teaching and Learning: Educational Studies) Maximillian Albert Schuman (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Darin J. Seamands (Counseling: School) Kristi M. Spitzer (Counseling: School) Betsy Ema Westermann (Teaching and Learning: Health, Physical Education and Coaching) Scott Daniel Wheeler (Teaching and Learning: Secondary) Devin J. Yelkin (Counseling: Agency)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts in Honoribus
*** Nicholas Blazer (Political Science; History) Bachelor of Arts
* Zachary A. Anderson (History) Alyssa Ann Arntson (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Ryan Barenaba (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Megan Debra Laumb Bertaccini (History) Kristin M. Bjerke (Sociology: Criminal Justice) ** Kevin A. Blumhardt (Political Science) Gwen R. Braun (Sociology: Criminal Justice, Human Services) Amber Michelle Brezden (Sociology: Human Services) Augustus N. Capers, Jr. (Speech Communications) Shaun M. Dela Calzada (Sociology: Criminal Justice) ** Nicole K. Einck (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Ofa K. Enesa (Sociology: Human Services) * Michaela J. Fisher (Spanish)
* Samantha L. Foley (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Holly L. Gonzalez (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Tessa S. Grenz (Sociology: Criminal Justice) * Bridget J. Henderson (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Matt Hovendick (History) Karla J. Jager (Speech: Public Relations) * Kimberly K. Johnson (Political Science) Rosa L. Jundt (English: Literature) Jennifer L. Kaiser (Sociology: Human Services) *** Tara Marie Kasmarik (Spanish) Spencer Kienow (Sociology: Criminal Justice)
2011 Spring Commencement Saturday, May 7, 2011 Barnett Center 10:30 a.m. Miseon Kwon (English: Teaching English as Second Language) Desirae Lee Ludwig (Sociology: Human Services) ** Payton K. McCleary (History) Nicole Meckle (Speech: Public Relations) DJ P. Mounga (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Nichole Renae Nelson (Sociology: Human Services) Tyson Alan Peltier (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Bobbi J. Piasecki (English: Desktop Publishing) Ryan C. Puffer (English: Literature) Krista K. Rabenberg (Sociology: Human Services, Criminal Justice) Allison A. Rademacher (History) Kaitlin A. Reed (English: Writing) Cole R. Schlecht (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Brian L. Simpson (Political Science) Brooke A. Solaas (Sociology: Criminal Justice, Human Services) Rebecca A. Tesch (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Leilani M. Tupou (Sociology: Human Services) * Ashley M. Vogel (Sociology: Human Services) Ka'Nova Keyantia-Tyrell Williams (Sociology: Criminal Justice) Julian Stacy Witte (Spanish)
Bachelor of General Studies
James Alexander Dockter (General Studies) Antwan L. Evans (General Studies) Kellen M. Fetter (General Studies) Marie L. Johnson (General Studies) Calvin D. McGruder (General Studies) Matthew McNabb (General Studies) Clint Rux (General Studies) Kayla Jorjann Sparling (General Studies) Bachelor of Science
Jodi Braun (Biology) Steve DeVoe (Biology) *** Molly J. Graves (Mathematics; Economics) * Bridget J. Henderson (Chemistry: Forensic Science Kelsey K. Houghtaling (Biology) *** Tara Marie Kasmarik (Biology) Haejoon Kim (Biology) Paige N. Paulson (Biology; Psychology) Brad J. Richardson (Biology; Environmental Science: Wildlife Management) ** Karsten J. Rohlfs (Biology) Andrea E. Sjomeling (Mathematics) * Ashley M. Snaza (Biology) ** Kyle L. Stoddard (Environmental Science: Wildlife Management) Corbin J. Surat (Biology) Bachelor of Science in Education
Jeremy Bain (Mathematics) ** Brittany E. Bauer (Mathematics) Megan Debra Laumb Bertaccini (Social Science) Daniel J. Dreher, Jr. (History) *** Laura M. Eidsness (Mathematics) * Seth M. Honerman (Speech Communications) Kelsey K. Houghtaling (Biology) * Brett C. Newton (History)
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Kelli K. Nixon (English) Brock R. Pashen (Social Science) Annie L. Stenvig (Biology) Kirbie E. Wages (History) Jordan R. Weisbeck (History)
Associate of Arts
Leeann F. Barenaba (General Studies) Antwan L. Evans (General Studies) Lori A. Feil (General Studies) Paul A. Kenefick-Aschoff (General Studies)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Science in Honoribus
*** Whitney Keleah Morsching (Finance; Economics) * Susan Snaza (Management) Bachelor of Arts
William Kuol Deng (International Business Studies) Bachelor of Science
Nikki Sjurson (Management) Wonjin Son (Accounting) Allen J. Spangler (Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems) Hayley R. Spitzer (Business Administration) ** Andrea E. Stevens (Professional Accountancy; Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems) Jason T. Stone (Management) Justin S. Sudlow (Business Administration) Jonathan Sundberg (Business Administration) Holist D. Sutton (Banking and Financial Services; Marketing) *** Mandy J. Sutton (Professional Accountancy) Dillon Talley (Business Administration)
“There is a good reason they call these ceremonies ‘commencement exercises.’ Graduation is not the end; it's the beginning.” ~Orrin Hatch
Kellie A. Althoff (Banking and Financial Services) Tanner L. Baird (Finance) Casey Craig Becker (Banking and Financial Services) Derek J. Belden (Banking and Financial Services) Jason J. Bickel (Finance) Dustin L. Bonn (Banking and Financial Services) Amanda L. Boulais (Business Administration) ** Kathryn Marie Brunson (Accounting; Economics) Bill Cameron (Banking and Financial Services) Taejin Chun (Business Administration) Heather M. Correll (Management) Jessie Dahl (Banking and Financial Services; Management) Jessica L. Dolney (Business Administration) ** Abby G. Duxbury (Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems; Management) * Michaela J. Fisher (Management) * Brent A. Fosheim (Management) Jordan Jeffrey Foster (Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems) Nicholas Gill (Banking and Financial Services; Management) Leah M. Haaland (Business Administration) Corley E. Hertel (Management) Shaun M. Hettich (Banking and Financial Services; Accounting) Heather L. Heupel (Banking and Financial Services; Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems) *** Danielle T. Hoffman (Finance) Christopher R. Hurd (Economics) Suim Jeong (Business Administration) Mina Jung (Business Administration) Jooli Kil (Business Administration) Leslie M. Lanz (Professional Accountancy; Finance) ** Elizabeth Larrington (Accounting) Anthony Lesnar (Business Administration) ** Kelsey G. Lonning (Banking and Financial Services; Finance; Economics) Danielle Lundy (Professional Accountancy) Kyle E. Meier (Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems) Sara M. Merkel (Professional Accountancy, Finance) Kendra E. Miller (Professional Accountancy; Banking and Financial Services) Jessica A. Ness (Management) Jason R. Oberfoell (Management) Michael Payne (Professional Accountancy) Anthony J. Poeppel (Banking and Financial Services) Melissa K. Propst (Finance) Anthony J. Pruss (Management) ** Jodi D. Reinschmidt (Professional Accountancy) * Jonielle R. Rohman (Accounting) Renae L. Rohrbach (Management; Marketing) Staci Royer (Banking and Financial Services, Management) Andrew Schneider (Management Information Systems) Chelsey M. Siebrands (Professional Accountancy; Banking and Financial Services) Brandon Sipe (Marketing)
* Lei Tao (Management; Administrative Systems: Management Information Systems) Joshua D. Taylor (Finance) Joanne Wunderlich (Banking and Financial Services) ** Yuang Zhao (Finance) Stephanie L. Zinter (Management)
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Grace E. Chipman (Business Administration) ^^ Laurie A. Dinger (Business Administration: Management Information Systems) Marcie L. Lorensberg (Business Administration) Val Myers (Business Administration)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Honoribus
*** Caitlin Oelke (Human Performance and Fitness: Health and Fitness for Older Adults) *** Shanna E. Wilson (Psychology) Bachelor of Science
Corinna A. Alander (Psychology) Kai F. Alexander (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning) Nicole J. Altman (Psychology) Amy L. Boschee (Psychology) Michael V. Cross (Sport Marketing and Administration) Nathan S. Devlin (Human Performance and Fitness: Health and Fitness for Older Adults) Jared Robert Dickie (Sport Marketing and Administration) Vanna Evans (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal
“When you leave here, don't forget why you came.” ~Adlai Stevenson Training/Strength and Conditioning) * Maggie Marie Fedor (Sport Marketing and Administration) Samantha J. Francis (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning) * Brittney R. Hansen (Psychology) Ryan P. Hilgemann (Sport Marketing and Administration) Kayleigh M. Hofmeyr (Psychology) Erica M. Ishmael (Psychology)
Joshua Jakober (Sport Marketing and Administration) Matthew J. Kiefer (Sport Marketing and Administration) Kyle M. Kraemer (Sport Marketing and Administration) Nathan Kropuenske (Sport Marketing and Administration) Jaymi L. Leingang (Psychology) Darlene P. Nichols (Psychology) Nancy J. Petersen (Psychology) Melissa L. Raap (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning) Amber N. Rowe (Psychology) Traci Linn Samelson (Psychology) *** Jordan A. Schaffer (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning) Tyler J. Schneider (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning) Becky R. Schuldt (Psychology) Kevin C. Sherman (Sport Marketing and Administration) Kayla Ann Thiry (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning) Shaun M. Thompson (Psychology) *** Tanya N. Vassar (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning) * Ashley M. Vogel (Psychology) Andrew M. Wanner (Human Performance and Fitness: Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning, Fitness Administration) Kendra K. Wentz (Psychology) Bachelor of Science in Education
Lindsey K. Christman (Elementary Education) Ryan R. Conrad (Physical Education) Ryan D. Dix (Physical Education) Katie Jean Fadness (Special Education) ** Erica L. Fast (Elementary Education; Special Education) ** Samantha Foster (Elementary Education) Katie Ann Hansen (Elementary Education) ** Kacey J. Henderson (Elementary Education) * Abbey M. Johnsen (Special Education) ** Lisa A. Jorgenson (Elementary Education) * Katrina L. Ketterling (Elementary Education) *** Jordann L. McLain (Elementary Education; Special Education) Amanda R. McQuarie (Elementary Education) ** Samee J. Pagel (Elementary Education) James R. Paul (Physical Education) Dawn A. Sandbakken (Elementary Education) *** Jordan A. Schaffer (Physical Education) Rachel L. Schuldt (Elementary Education) ** Katie M. Smith (Elementary Education; Special Education) ** Kendra J. Titze (Elementary Education) Tanner D. Waage (Elementary Education) Kelsey M. Wall (Elementary Education) Kori Wieting (Special Education) Brianna Patricia Woods (Elementary Education)
SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Bachelor of Music Education in Honoribus
*** Katherina V. Klipfel (Music: Instrumental) *** Kelsey L. Pickford (Music: Instrumental) Bachelor of Arts
--Corinna A. Alander (Art: Fine Arts) ** Mary E. Gunderson (Art: Fine Arts) Sasha M. Hand (Art: Advertising Design) Kelsey E. Leddy (Musical Theatre) Amanda J. Lee (Music: Vocal; English: Writing) Alesha Marie Maddock (Art: Advertising Design) Alicia Ann Peterson (Music) Tom Schinderling (Art: Multimedia Graphic Design, Fine Arts) Becky R. Schuldt (Art: Advertising Design) Lauren E. Wells (Art: Fine Arts)
Bachelor of Music Education
** Elizabeth M. Maursetter (Music: Instrumental, Vocal) Jody A. Roseland (Music: Instrumental, Vocal)
*** Candidate for Summa Cum Laude. ** Candidate for Magna Cum Laude, * Candidate for Cum Laude ^^^ Candidate for Highest Honors, ^^ Candidate for High Honors,
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What’s playing in your headphones, Marcus Hooks? 1.) The Replacements "Left of the Dial" from Tim 2.) Hot Water Music "Trusty Chords" from Caution 3.) Braid - "A Dozen Roses" from Frame & Canvas 4.) P.O.S. - "De La Souls" from Audition 5.) The Murder City Devils - "Bride of the Elephant Man" from Thelema 6.) Aesop Rock -
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"Daylight" from Labor Days 7.) Bruce Springsteen "No Surrender" from Born in the U.S.A. 8.) Jawbreaker - "Sister" from Etc. 9.) Tyler, The Creator "Yonkers" from (upcom ing release) Goblin 10.) Jay Reatard - "My Shadow" from Blood Visions Want to contribute to this feature? E-mail your music playlist to stupub@northern.edu.
Super Senior: Avoid the mush, graduate in four years inally, my last few days of college are here and it could not have happened at a better time. As a result of five years of school, my brain has completely gone to mush. I never seem to remember what day of the week it is, what class has homework due, when tests are, how to tie my shoes, or even chew food for that matter. This mush brain is beginning to take its toll and I am wondering if I am going to forget everything I have learned over the past few years. My mush brain also does not help with searching for a job. I guess now that I will be graduating I have to get what I like to call a “big kid” job. However, mush brain is making my resume look like a child's first-grade book report. I honestly almost caught myself sending out a resume the other day where in the description of one of my jobs I included, “Anser the phones and take mesages.” I am an English major. In no way, shape, or form is that description
acceptable, so the only explanation must be mush brain. I think mush brain is also making me too lazy to search for jobs. Most of the time, when I attempt to even look for a job, I find that reading classifieds and online ads is way to difficult to even try to comprehend.
Oh, would you look at that...I just used the wrong form of the word “to” in the previous sentence. English majors should know better, but my mush brain is getting the better of me once again. Even writing this article, I have major issues attempting to string sentences together. Instead, I would rather be sleeping or watching mind-numbing episodes of soap operas on television. Even the thought of trying to think of something to write that would be at least partially entertaining is giving me a headache and heart palpitations. So, what can you do to avoid brain mush? My advice is graduate in four years....Don't muck around and make it five. Yeah, being a Super Senior is a cool title and you will have wisdom far beyond even just regular seniors, but by April and May of that last fifth year all that wisdom will be gone and replaced by brain mush. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed reading my column this year and also that you didn't think I was too full of … it.
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ioware has been setting the bar for role playing games since the Baldur's Gate series on PC. They excel in deep storylines and interesting characters and manage to innovate in the way video games tell stories with each new title they make. Though modern gamers may know them for the Mass Effect series that did the impossible in combining shooters and RPG elements in a beautiful masterpiece. The Dragon Age series
brings Bioware back to its roots while bringing its 16 years of experience back to the fantasy RPG genre. Dragon Age II picks up in the middle of Dragon Age: Origins as the Hawke family flees from the Blight. After gaining a friend and losing family, you find yourself in the city of Kirkwall. This allows you to make one of your first choices of the game and begin your path towards becoming a champion. Dragon Age II, as well as Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect series, is heavily based on the choices you make. Players of Dragon Age: Origins can
import their saved games to Dragon Age II and continue the world and decisions they made or choose to play using one of three premade back stories. If you defeated a monster or sparred someone in Origins, you will see the consequences play out in Your Dragon Age II. choices in Dragon Age II will also heavily influence your game since you will be reminded of and affected by them as you play, as well as having them carry onto the eventual Dragon Age III. The beautifully crafted story of Dragon Age II is the reason these decisions are so powerful. Once you
get to know each of the companions, who they are, why they fight, who they love; you may be asked to protect or even kill them. Each decision carries a weight to it and when you see the result of that decision come about it, it has a greater emotional effect because you made it happen. Sadly, Bioware did not craft perfection with Dragon Age II. It shows many of the marks of a rushed game. Several of the areas are copied and pasted so many times you won’t be sure which quest you are on since half the caves are nearly identical. Getting
past that flaw just brings you to the unreasonable amount of bugs and glitches, ranging from a quest not activating to your character fighting like they are dipped in tar. Despite Dragon Age II’s flaws, its beautiful story filled with remarkable and funny characters make it worth it. Bioware will eventually fix the bugs and make the game more playable, but if you miss out hearing how Varic singlehandedly took down a horde of mercenaries with only a crossbow you will be sorry forever. Dragon Age II is available for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
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Horoscopes: You’re a winner! Taurus (April 21- May 20) Venus in Pisces will increase your chances of winning the lottery or contests over the summer months. Buy numerous scratchies every week and enter in every contest imaginable. Enter belching contests, hot dog eating contests and enter in wet Tshirt contests for your best chance of being a winner. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Things are going to be a little on the rough side until about mid-July. Mostly these issues will be the result of the muskrat problem that is occurring right now. For some reason, those little buggers are drawn to your vibrant personality and will continue to plague you, even after they leave the rest of Brown County alone. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) The stars are predicting that you are going to have a summer filled with lots of gut-busting laughter and fun times with friends and family (mostly at the expense of their clumsiness with firecrackers). Most of the mirth is due to the fact that your sign falls during the best holiday on the face of the planet, the Fourth of July. Be ready for the fireworks because they are going to be hilarious! Leo (July 23 – August 22) You will face many delicate situations this summer. Prepare yourself to face making difficult decisions during this time. Such situations will include deciding what shoes to wear to the beach, whether to attend the Great Aberdeen Pig Out and Trail Days and letting your friend tactfully know that they do not look good in that swimsuit.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22) The position of the sun in its second phase is telling me that you will have an issue with sand this month. You love going to the beach, but every time you go, you will find yourself getting sand in your bathing suit, shoes, car, hair, wallet and nose. Go to the pool instead. Libra (September 23 – October 23) They say history repeats itself and during the summer months this saying will prove true for you, my Libra friend. Think of your best summer you ever had...this summer it will feel like déjà vu as you will find many of those events happening again almost as if you went in a time machine. Enjoy it, even if it feels like you are not moving forward. Scorpio (October 24 – November 22) Have you ever felt like something is bearing down on you? Like a person is watching is watching your every move? This summer you will find that person after they chase you down a dark alley. Turns out they just wanted to return that book or shoe you lost five years ago. Sagittarius (November 23 – December 22) On July 15, the stars are telling me that it will be appropriate to dress in costume and go to the movie theater. The reason? The second part of the final Harry Potter movie will be coming to theaters. Don't like Harry Potter? Go anyway: Your soul mate does and will be there wearing Gryffindor colors.
Capricorn (December 23 – January 19) Keep an eye on the thermometer this summer because for you, Capricorn, your love life will be HOT! You are going to have so many people interested in you, you will have your pick and maybe even have to fight some admirers off with a stick. Make sure you find the “one” before September though as the flock will soon lose interest. Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Go on a long road trip this summer to obscure attractions, such as visiting the world's largest ball of twine or a museum for ant homes. Make sure to take notes on all the places you visit because when you return to school, you will find that your adventures will make great anecdotes in academic papers. Pisces (February 19 – March 20) Hold your horses, Pisces, and do not do anything rash this summer! There will be many opportunities to do something spontaneous over June and July. Make sure to weigh the pros and cons very carefully this summer. Otherwise, you may end up having to drop out of school because you accidentally joined the circus training lions for life. Ares (March 21-April 20) The alignment of Jupiter and Saturn will lead to fluctuations in your love life over the summer. If single, these fluctuations will come in the form of finding someone new, losing them and a bout of stalker-ism. If attached, be careful around the month of July, as your partner will become obsessed with the opposite sex clad in swim attire.
Campus Calendar Wednesday, May 4 — Textbook Buyback — Finals Week — CICS Pizza Party, 6 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 — Second Session Student Teaching Ends — Textbook Buyback — Finals Week — Regional Aging Council of NE SD, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Retirement Reception for Larry Wild and John Lockwood, JC 125, 2 - 4 p.m. — BSU Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday, May 6 — Textbook Buyback — Finals Week — All-State Jazz Band, 8 a.m. — Culminating Seminar for ALL Student Teachers, 8:30 a.m. — NSU 50 Year Club Reunion Banquet, 5 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7 — Spring Commencement Barnett Center, 10:30 a.m. — All-State Jazz Band Concert, JC Theatre, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12 — NSIC Conference Track Meet, All Day
Friday, May 13 — NSIC Conference Track Meet, All Day — Wolves on the Water Saturday, May 14 — NSIC Conference Track Meet, All Day — Wolves on the Water Monday, May 16 — Summer Term Sessions Tuesday, May 17 — Final day of classes for 2010-11 with NSU Center for Statewide Elearning — May term Census Thursday, May 19 — Internet 1 Census Monday, May 23 — Full-Term census Friday, May 27 — May term drop/with draw deadline Saturday, June 4 — Basketball 1-Day camp, All Day Monday, June 6 — Men's Basketball Camp, All Day (Thru June 18) — June Term and Internet 2 classes begin Tuesday, June 7 — June Term Census Friday, June 10 — Internet 2 Census Saturday, June 11 — Praxis Testing Date (no PPST)
Friday, June 17 — Internet 1 drop/with draw deadline Sunday, June 19 — NSU Volleyball Camp, All Day (Thru June 24) Thursday, June 23 — Rapid City Alumni Golf Outing — June term drop/with draw deadline Friday, June 24 — Northern Momentum Monday, June 27 — NSU Wrestling Camp, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 — Northern Momentum Census — NSU Wrestling Camp, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 — July term Wednesday, July 6 — Marching Band Clinic, JFAC — July term census Thursday, July 7 — Marching Band Clinic, JFAC Friday, July 8 — NSU Men's Basketball Camp, All Day (Thru July 17) — Marching Band Clinic, JFAC Sunday, July 10 — Wachs Golf Classic Monday, July 11
— Wachs Golf Classic Wednesday, July 13 — Internet 2 drop/with draw deadline — Full term drop/with draw deadline Thursday, July 14 — Northern Bound Day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, July 21 — July term drop/with draw deadline Saturday, July 23 — Praxis Testing Date Sunday, July 24 — SDHSAA All-Star Clinic, All Day (Thru July 28) Thursday, July 28 — Mobridge Alumni Golf Outing Sunday, July 31 — Rushmore National Music Camp, Junior High, JFAC (Thru Aug. 5) Friday, Aug. 5 — Northern Momentum drop/withdraw deadline — Rushmore Junior High Music Camp Concert, JFAC, 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 22 — First day of high school classes w/NSU Center for Statewide Elearning Monday, August 29 — Fall 2011 classes begin 4 p.m.
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“What is the best advice that you can give to people studying for finals this week?” — Rita Zappa
“Do not go on Facebook during study breaks.” — Nick Hoyme, senior, Watertown
“Do not pull all nighters the if you have a final in the morning.” — Robbie Klassen, sophomore, South Sioux City, Neb.
“Don’t Procrastinate.” — Claire DeMilia, freshman, Sioux Falls
“Don’t freak out about the finals because they aren’t as bad as you think.” — Marissa Mickelson, sophomore, Pollock
“Stay away from the ladies this week and focus more on the books.” — Jason Lee, freshman, Chicago, Ill.
“Have an extra blue book and pencil. And coffee is my best friend.” — Haley Zerr, sophomore, Aberdeen