The Northerner

Be careful, don?t step in a crack

Mark Payne November 4, 2009

Despite receiving $2.25 million in stimulus money for university improvements, Northern Kentucky University Facilities Management will not be spending it to permanently repair the cracks and holes in the concrete across campus.

Rather, they will be providing short-term fixes by patching the holes.

Losing your love for reading?

M. Gordon Willis and M. Gordon Willis November 4, 2009

After doing some research online, I realized that there is a problem some college students are running into after a few semesters - there is so much reading and writing in college, that they are losing their passion for what was once a leisure activity for them. I love to read and I am finding that I have little time to do so, if any at all. But I have taken steps to ensure I have time for leisurely reading.

Roundabout users need learning curve

Heather Willoughby and Heather Willoughby November 4, 2009

Many studies confirm that the roundabout is the most efficient intersection there is. Supposedly, the roundabout accomplishes minimal traffic build up, keeps traffic moving smoothly and results in the least amount of collisions per any type of intersection. From these descriptions, I cannot help but wonder whether Northern Kentucky University's roundabout is designed to meet these expectations, or whether the NKU population has simply yet to figure out the confusing circle.

Teams prepare for season finale

Mike Collins and Mike Collins November 4, 2009

Before getting geared up for the start of Northern Kentucky University's basketball season, Norse fans should be looking forward to the finale of fall sports competition.
The fall teams have enjoyed a successful year thus far as they all begin to prepare for their respective post-season appearances.

Transformers

Jeremy Jackson and Jeremy Jackson November 4, 2009

Social commentary denouncing the scourge of conformity and unchallenged societal tenets are the subjects of the newest play being performed at NKU's Stauss Theatre.
Rhinoceros, originally penned in the 1950s by playwright, Eugene Ionesco, tells the tale of a small provincial French town, whose inhabitants inexorably convert from normal beings into the very large, very symbolic, rhinoceros.

NKU

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).

Be careful, don

Mark Payne November 4, 2009

Despite receiving $2.25 million in stimulus money for university improvements, Northern Kentucky University Facilities Management will not be spending it to permanently repair the cracks and holes in the concrete across campus.

Rather, they will be providing short-term fixes by patching the holes.

Event Preview: Haunting in Callahan

Katie Blair and Katie Blair October 28, 2009

Northern Kentucky University's Callahan Residence Hall will host a terrifying, chilling event Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 8pm-10pm.' It's Callahan Hall's second annual Haunted House.

NKU facilitates breastfeeding

Kelly Phelan and Kelly Phelan October 28, 2009

The Wellness Center, in conjunction with the Communication Department, has converted an unused faculty office into a breastfeeding room.' Several years ago, when the Communication Department split their offices between Landrum and Applied Science and Technology, Landrum 115 became an empty room, and was then converted to a breastfeeding room.

Taking out the trash

Samantha Del Vecchio and Samantha Del Vecchio October 28, 2009

NKU's recycling program recycled about 11 tons of material in just the month of May. The program seeks to have a positive impact on campus by reducing waste.

Committee walks the walk

Kelly Phelan and Kelly Phelan October 26, 2009

The Student Government Association's committee University Improvement held a campus safety walk Oct. 26. The walk, attended by senators of SGA, aims at improving various aspects of Northern Kentucky University.

College life full of growing pains

M. Gordon Willis and M. Gordon Willis October 26, 2009

The transition from high school to college can be a difficult one.

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