The Northerner

Yell Like Hell

By Tim Owens, By Tim Owens, and By Tim Owens February 11, 2009

Despite what you may have heard, school spirit at Northern Kentucky University is not dying. It's true that student attendance at basketball games is on the decline (an article ran concerning said topic...

Out of Bounds: Baseball is nearing

Will Chambers, Will Chambers, and Will Chambers February 11, 2009

Now I know not all of you are going to be with me on this one, but with the weather being as it has been lately and a certain sports season a little over a month away, I couldn't resist.' For many sports...

Women

Monica Fritsch February 11, 2009

The Northern Kentucky University Women's Tennis team is set to begin their spring season with a trip to Dayton, Ohio Feb. 11. The Norse will enter the match with a No. 33-national ranking and '- according...

Women moves into first place tie with Parkside

Drew Laskey, Drew Laskey, and Drew Laskey February 11, 2009

Tim DownerThe Northern Kentucky Women's Basketball team survived a second-half rally to claim a 64-57 homecoming victory over Great Lakes Conference rival Indianapolis on Feb. 5. The No. 4-ranked Norse...

Norse look to extend streak

Drew Laskey, Drew Laskey, and Drew Laskey February 11, 2009

Tim DownerThe Northern Kentucky University Men's Basketball team extended its winning streak to nine with a homecoming win over Great Lakes Valley Conference rival Indianapolis on Feb. 7. NKU (18-4, 11-2...

No. 1 under attack

MCT CampusWhen the Rev. Joseph Lowery delivered the benediction at President Barack Obama's inauguration, he wore the joyful expression of a man vindicated after a lifetime of struggle. Lowery, as a Methodist...

Stranger or secret admirer?

Brandon Barb, Brandon Barb, and Brandon Barb February 10, 2009

Have your eye on a special someone, but are too afraid to actually say hi? Have no fear, because Valentine's Day is your chance to shine. Send him or her those roses, give the biggest box of chocolates...

Ky. ignores NKU’s needs

Staff Editorial, Staff Editorial, and Staff Editorial February 10, 2009

Several state representatives and senators visited Northern Kentucky University Feb. 7 to participate in a forum where constituents could voice their concerns. It's ironic that state politicians chose...

Rally cancelled, won’t be rescheduled.

Mark Payne, Mark Payne, and Mark Payne February 6, 2009

' The Rally for Higher Education was cancelled on Feb 3., due to inclement weather, and will not be rescheduled. ' 'The rotunda is booked and we won't be able to get another time to use it,' said Student...

Farewell juicy campus!

Brandon Barb, Brandon Barb, and Brandon Barb February 6, 2009

' Let us rejoice, for JuicyCampus.com is shutting down. In the Jan. 29 issue of The Northerner, I brought up the site as a crude display of people and topics. But my gallant words aren't the reason for...

Zac Collins’ least favorite Super Bowl commercial

Zac Collins and February 5, 2009

For this category, one commercial reigns supreme '- the nearly one minute of torture courtesy of the friendly folks at CareerBuilder. I felt like I was trapped in a repeating mess of annoying images and...

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Zac Collins and Zac Collins February 5, 2009

Let me start by saying that commercials in general are definitely getting out-of-control. With that said, this years Super Bowl commercials were EXTRA out-of-control. I actually found it much easier to...

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