The Northerner

Center who suffered through injuries while with Panthers has become the leader of Steelers’ offense.

Charles Chandler (MCT), Charles Chandler (MCT), and Charles Chandler (MCT) • January 31, 2009

Less than a year after getting released by the Carolina Panthers, Justin Hartwig is in the Super Bowl. He's the starting center for the Pittsburgh Steelers, hiking the ball to star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger....

Better Together: what to drink during superbowl

Victoria Brett, Victoria Brett, and Victoria Brett • January 31, 2009

During Superbowl season, beer and football almost seem like synonyms. But what if you or your crowd prefer wine? Since most foods served on Superbowl Sunday - the usual array of chili, ribs, chips and...

Just as chips need good beer, wings need good dip

J.M. Hirsch (AP food editor), J.M. Hirsch (AP food editor), and J.M. Hirsch (AP food editor) • January 31, 2009

Because apparently fatty foods demand fatty accompaniments, blue cheese dip has long been the de facto condiment of the must-have food of Superbowl parties - chicken wings. Actually, it makes sense. Fat-on-fat...

Cardinals and Steelers show strength at Safety

Tim Cowlishaw, Tim Cowlishaw, and Tim Cowlishaw • January 31, 2009

You play for the Cardinals long enough and you pay a price. That has been the case for Adrian Wilson, who earned just his second Pro Bowl trip in eight seasons in 2008. Wilson has been one of the league's...

I love you, you’re beautiful, but I’ve got to eat your brains.

Mark Payne, Mark Payne, and Mark Payne • January 29, 2009

I have an obsession; one that seems to be sweeping college campuses across the country, and I'm sure has made its marks here at' Northern Kentucky University. It's a zombie obsession. I love zombies...

Campus Climate

Jennifer Lantz • January 29, 2009

Jan. 20, 2009 rang in a new era for history.' The United States of America has elected an African-American for President for the first time after centuries of segregation and oppression.' Could this truly be the end of fascism?' We can only hope.'

PTSD victims need treatment more than medals

MCT Campus, MCT Campus, and MCT Campus • January 29, 2009

MCT CampusThe Pentagon's decision not to award the Purple Heart to troops who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was a tough call _ but the right one. Now the federal government should follow...

Economy challenges Obama

Myriam Marquez, Myriam Marquez, and Myriam Marquez • January 29, 2009

The seniors at the University of Miami watched the 44th president's inauguration with the tempered hope that comes with the wisdom of age. These weren't students facing a new world of promise with a new...

Travels of Angelica proves a hard road to hoe

By Jeremy Jackson, By Jeremy Jackson, and By Jeremy Jackson • January 29, 2009

The next installment at Cincinnati's Playhouse in the Park comes to us by way of native playwright, Joseph McDonough, in his award winning play, 'Travels of Angelica', showing from January 20 through February...

Gitmo closure restores US trust

Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Philadelphia Inquirer • January 29, 2009

With an executive order directing the shutdown of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba, President Barack Obama signaled that reform is coming to U.S. anti-terror strategies. Redressing Bush administration...

NkU Group Watches Worldwide Wrestling

By Brad Bowman, By Brad Bowman, and By Brad Bowman • January 29, 2009

The Dungeon Wrestling Federation revels in WWE 'Monday Night Raw'and 'Friday Night SmackDown' while building a community of friends.' 'Any NKU student that has a passion for watching and supporting professional...

Oscar’s a tease this year

Tim Owens • January 29, 2009

It's that time of year - the time where I re-establish my love/hate relationship with Oscar. There's just something about Oscar nom day that gets me in a fervor- something about the pretentious formality...