The Northerner

Being involved can bring change

Michael Tobergta November 17, 2004
For several years, I have proudly served the student body of NKU as a member of the Student Government Association. I have seen controversy and apathy, as well as determination and passion during my time in SGA. I have strived to empower students and see that they are represented by people who are willing to work for them.

Minorities provide for selves

November 17, 2004
I find myself wondering if NKU is really as focused on diversity as it claims.

Get up!

Brianna Bodine November 17, 2004
There's nothing to do in Cincinnati. Uttered so frequently from the mouths of bemoaning college students and other young professionals, the unfounded declaration has become "fact." But most people in the entertainment and art industry say that a lack of motivation is the culprit, not Cincinnati's resources.

Former chair dies of cancer

Staff Report November 17, 2004
Northern Kentucky University's long time professor and theatre and dance chair died on Nov. 10.

New All Card will work as debit card

Stuart Mackenzie November 17, 2004
Northern Kentucky University's All Card Office is giving the entire student body newly-designed All Cards after reaching an agreement with U.S. Bank, in which the All Cards can function as debit cards also.

Saving Lake Inferior’s wildlife

November 17, 2004
Dr. Richard Durtsche and students from his vertebrate zoology class search Lake Inferior for wildlife during the lake's drainage process.

Veterans honored

Sarah Loman November 17, 2004
At the commemorative gathering for Veterans Day in the Otto Budig Theatre Nov. 11, The Sons of the American Legion bumped shoulders with the Pendleton County High School ROTC, Dean of Students Kent Kelso and U.S. Rep. Ken Lucas.

Students discuss racism concerns

Jonathan Divita November 17, 2004
Northern Kentucky University students, faculty and administration voiced concerns about racism on campus and in the community at the eighth Annual Dialogue on Racism on Nov. 15. The event, sponsored by Students Together Against Racism (STAR), featured presentations by representatives from minority student organizations and faculty members. Jasmine Mason, secretary of STAR, opened the dialogue with a brief history of the event and its importance. According to Mason, the dialogue on racism was inspired by "One America in the 21st Century: The President's Initiative on Race" created by President Clinton in 1997.

Sigma Tau Delta honors new members

detmergoebel@nku.edu November 14, 2004

Subject: Sigma Tau Delta Induction Contact Name: Emily Detmer-Goebel, Dept. of Literature and Language Phone Number: 859-572-5280 Date: November 15, 2004 Top students in English were honored for their...

‘Mountain’ realistic look at war

Amanda Van Benschoten November 12, 2004
Anthony Minghella's "Cold Mountain" is a timely exploration of war's effects upon the lives of ordinary people. In a time where the media saturates us with images of faraway war that most of us cannot relate to, Minghella reminds us that war also tears apart lives, families and communities.

Hot seat with Mike Kelsey

John Rasp November 11, 2004
In this week's hot seat, John interviews basketball player Mike Kelsey.

Youth rocked the vote

Kavita Kumar November 11, 2004
Don't believe the hype about the disappointing youth vote this year.
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