The Northerner

Public says ‘no cuts’

Lori Cox • February 4, 2003

A standing-room-only crowd of concerned parents, educators, business owners and students gathered in the University Center cafeteria Saturday to send a clear message to members of the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus -

Tragedy for sale on Internet

Bree Culnan • February 4, 2003

Saturday now holds its place in history; therefore there is no need to recap what will be inevitably rehashed for the next 12 months or so.

Editorial on State of the Union address

travisgettys@hotmail.com • January 31, 2003

Travis Gettys Jan. 31, 2003 Bush proposes first-strike doctrine, but compassionately George W. Bush ran for president on a platform of "compassionate conservatism," an image crafted to mostly by Karen...

In Defense of Bronson’s Article

drfritsch01@yahoo.com • January 31, 2003

Steve Fritsch Sophomore/Psychology February 1, 2003 After reading the viewpoints of students Nicholas Summe and Garda Ghista in the last two editions of The Northerner, I felt it necessary to defend Peter...

Taylor leads nation in assists

Kyle Burch • January 28, 2003

In her first two seasons on the NKU volleyball team, junior setter Sara Taylor has experienced nothing but success.

Keeping it in the family

Elias Hajjar • January 28, 2003

Brenden Stowers patiently sat on the bleachers and waited for the women's basketball team to take care of SIUE Jan. 11, not knowing a little boy sitting across the court was staring at him with starry eyes.

Ballet academy opens on campus

Lori Cox • January 28, 2003

Getting an education is a wonderful thing, but have you ever wished the classes could be more fun? What if they were not only fun, but helped you look better when you're out at the clubs, shakin' it on the dance floor? For students at Northern Kentucky University, classes like these are no longer just a fantasy.

Online classes getting popular

The Orlando Sentine • January 28, 2003

ORLANDO, Fla.-Rising tuition, crowded classes and busy lifestyles are forcing more and more students off university campuses and onto the Internet, where a college degree could be as close as a laptop computer.

Measures issued in case of cuts

Jordan Kellogg • January 28, 2003

President James Votruba issued several interim measures Thursday to prepare for possible cuts in funding if and when state legislators approve a budget this legislative session.

TVs raise funds, worry

Robyn Poynter • January 28, 2003

Flat screen televisions are popping up all over campus in areas such as Steely Library, Albright Health Center, Starbucks, and the food court in the University Center.

Searching for unity

Jason Dobbins • January 28, 2003

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will soon have a nationally recognized student chapter on campus this February headed by 19-year-old sophomore Lisa Turnbow.

Caucas to meet with citizens

Lori Cox • January 28, 2003

The Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus will hold a public meeting on campus to provide a forum for constituents to voice concerns and offer input on issues facing the Northern Kentucky region.