The Northerner

Snow Daze

Roger Alford (Associated Press), Roger Alford (Associated Press), and Roger Alford (Associated Press) • February 3, 2009

Associated PressA week after ice and snow hit the state of Kentucky, another sweep of snow has hit the Tri-State, as Northern Kentucky University closed at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 due to the inclement weather. ...

TANK gives bus directions on web

Matt Birkholtz, Matt Birkholtz, and Matt Birkholtz • February 3, 2009

Riding TANK buses to Northern Kentucky University has become easier for students, faculty and staff as the College of Informatics has teamed with TANK and Google to provide maps of the bus routes around...

Out of Bounds

Will Chambers, Will Chambers, and Will Chambers • February 3, 2009

A couple weeks ago, I asked all Norse fans for a favor. I asked you all to calmly move your hand away from the NKU men's basketball panic button. Although I doubted the entirety of you had already reached...

Legislators to visit NKU

Mark Payne, Mark Payne, and Mark Payne • February 3, 2009

Northern Kentucky University is now the host of the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus on Feb. 7. The meeting was originally planned for the Newport, Ky., city building. The meeting is being moved because...

Shooting suspect faces trial

Matt Birkholtz, Matt Birkholtz, and Matt Birkholtz • February 3, 2009

A Cincinnati man is awaiting trial after being extradited from Ohio for wanton endangerment in a shooting at Callahan Hall November 12, 2008. Fairfield Police arrested Timothy A. Stone after fleeing the...

Women fall to Wisconsin-Parkside

Rob Johnson, Rob Johnson, and Rob Johnson • February 3, 2009

The Northern Kentucky Women's Basketball team earned a split in the two road games following their first loss of the season, defeating Lewis University on Jan. 29 and falling to Wisconsin-Parkside on Jan....

Men win again

Mike Collins, Mike Collins, and Mike Collins • February 3, 2009

Northern Kentucky University Men's Basketball Team extended their winning streak to seven games with a road victory over Great Lakes Valley Conference rival Wisconsin-Parkside (6-14, 2-9 GLVC) on Jan....

Sheriff finds success in cheerleading

Chris Miller, Chris Miller, and Chris Miller • February 3, 2009

With nearly two decades of tenure tucked beneath his belt and gun holster, it may be hard for some to understand why Boone County Sheriff Daren Harris' coworkers have little trouble giving him slack. ...

Obama signs Fair Pay Act

From the Philadelphia Inquirer, From the Philadelphia Inquirer, and From the Philadelphia Inquirer • February 3, 2009

Associated PressAn Alabama grandmother, Lilly M. Ledbetter, got to dance with President Obama last week at the inauguration. This week, she headed back to Washington to witness the new president sign his...

Student section lacking students

Brandon Barb, Brandon Barb, and Brandon Barb • February 3, 2009

Breanna Gaddie The student section at a home game for any sport should be completely full, especially with two nationally ranked basketball teams. So far this basketball season, the number of students...

Talent show ignites ballroom

Jennifer Corbett, Jennifer Corbett, and Jennifer Corbett • February 3, 2009

Breanna GaddieBreanna GaddieStudents got to show off their sweet singing and dancing skills at the Talent Show Feb. 2 to a packed Student Union Ballroom. The performers included singers, dancers, a step...

New proposal would lower tuition for part-time students

Betty Chaney- Opinion Editor (Morehead State), Betty Chaney- Opinion Editor (Morehead State), and Betty Chaney- Opinion Editor (Morehead State) • February 2, 2009

The forum, sponsored by the Student Government Association, addressed the possible change to a per-credit hour rate for tuition. Currently, students pay a flat rate each semester, $2,640 for 12 to 18 credit...