The Northerner

Who owns student work?

Mark Payne and Mark Payne November 10, 2009

Let's say you are a recent graduate of Northern Kentucky University. You got your degree in photography and, since graduating, have been working on getting pictures together for a contest.

A few weeks after submitting your pictures to the contest you get a letter of rejection from the contest that says you were disqualified because your photographs had already been published somewhere else and that they aren't original works.

Flu shots abound

Emily Teaford and Emily Teaford November 10, 2009

According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 1976 a link was established between the H1N1 vaccinations and the Guillian-Barre'acute; syndrome, thus ending the mandatory vaccinations. This syndrome causes the immune system to begin attacking the peripheral nervous system and leads to paralysis and death.

Filming from different angles

Jeremy Jackson and Jeremy Jackson November 10, 2009

Motion pictures were first produced over a hundred years ago and, although archaic by todays standard of film, instantly gripped the nation with the innovative ability to capture and replay a moving image. And although movies are continuing to enthrall the spectator in the modern age, the same principles of film still apply. But unlike the celluloid that defined a century of motion pictures, the movies of today are captured by a higher technology, with digital at the heart of the trade.

Christmas comes early

Lauren Becker and Lauren Becker November 10, 2009

A review of the latest iteration of A Christmas Carol.

Play Review: Poe

Betina Kemker and Betina Kemker November 10, 2009

Once upon a late night dreary / as i waited eager, cheery / for the beginning of tonight's unforgotten lore/ shadows lurked from darkest corners / heaps of paper littered the stage / from which emerged...

Men’s Basketball falls to Dayton in final exhibition

Nick Jones and Nick Jones November 10, 2009


The Northern Kentucky's men's basketball team fell 71-61 to the University of Dayton in the Norse's final exhibition game on Nov. 9 in Dayton.

Fantasy Football: Week nine

Alex Owsley and Alex Owsley November 10, 2009

The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints both won to remain undefeated week nine in the NFL. Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young led his team to its second straight victory this week as well....

Fantasy Football: Week eight

Alex Owesly, Alex Owesley, Alex Owesly, and Alex Owesley November 8, 2009

' The highlight week eight was perhaps Brett Favre's return to Lambeau field. Favre's Vikings defeated the Packers 28-17. The Tennessee Titans and the St. Louis Rams won for the first time in 2009. Ted...

Brains over Blood

Lauren Becker and Lauren Becker November 6, 2009

You might think this is the year of the vampire, but zombies should not be underestimated.

Parental felicity

Brandon Hill and Brandon Hill November 6, 2009

Joe Castelli/Web Editor-in-ChiefI never realized child rearing would include waking up several times a night. The reasons include everything from potty requests, making sure she is covered properly on...

Fantasy Football: Week seven

Alex Owsley and Alex Owsley November 6, 2009

There were some huge games week seven in the NFL. The Cincinnati Bengals demolished the Chicago Bears. The New Orleans Saints made a historic comeback against the Miami Dolphins to remain undefeated. The...

NKU?s accreditation looming

Holly Henson November 4, 2009

Northern Kentucky University soon faces a test.

NKU is up for reaffirmation this December as an accredited university by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

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