The Northerner

A Fox and his Samurai Jesus

Tim Owens and Tim Owens October 26, 2009

The story of a Northern Kentucky University student who turned from drugs and alcohol to rock in the name of Jesus Christ.

Not your common carvings

Jeremy Jackson and Jeremy Jackson October 26, 2009

His hands are rough, half cut, half healed - all abrasive. But making art, something delicate and ornate, an object of beauty chiseled from his middle-aged and toiled fists would not persist to be referenced as carvings. Call it a sculpture, a fashioned pile of pulp, the personification of wood even --- but reserve yourself to deem it common carvings.

Cover Story: Court is in session

Mike Collins and Mike Collins October 26, 2009

It was a disappointing end to a season, which at the beginning saw the Norse women ranked No. 1 for several weeks.
Senior Rachel Lantry says this year's team can go further and accomplish more than last year's team.

Cover Story: The boys are back in town

Mike Collins and Mike Collins October 26, 2009

Head Coach Dave Bezold has a very talented group to work with as he enters his sixth season at the helm.

Classroom, not babysitter

Heather Willoughby and Heather Willoughby October 26, 2009

Northern Kentucky University created a new room for nursing mothers. Landrum 115 is furnished with a glider rocker, side table, and a changing table. 'The room also houses resources for breastfeeding mothers including books, magazines, brochures for breastfeeding, and early childhood learning information,' says the NKU Breastfeeding Room guidelines. All of this was made possible through the NKU Wellness Center.

Speak up

Heather Willoughby and Heather Willoughby October 26, 2009

The Northerner is almost complete; we have news, features, opinions from staff members and we have a cool new format and lots of snazzy pictures and graphics. However, we are missing one huge component - you.

pawtybreaks

Brandon Hill and Brandon Hill October 26, 2009

I never realized that child rearing would include waking up several times a night. The reasons include everything from potty requests, making sure she is covered properly on cool nights or just general...

A labor of love

Brandon Hill and Brandon Hill October 26, 2009

The Northerner's newest columnist's first entry in his series about college life through the eyes of a single parent.

Event Preview: Halloween Hoopla

Mike Collins and Mike Collins October 22, 2009

The Halloween Hoopla will be an opportunity for fans of Northerner Kentucky University sports teams to watch contests, play games, eat food and meet team members.

The ultimate student job

Dan Robards and Dan Robards October 20, 2009

With unemployment at almost 10 percent, students may find it more difficult to get a part-time job to pay the bills. Why not take control and start your own business?

Fantasy Football: Week five

Alex Owesly and Alex Owesly October 14, 2009

' ' The Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos have improved to 5-0 after the end of week five. Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson became the first back to run for 100 yards against the Baltimore Ravens defense since Kansas City RB Larry Johnson did it on Dec. 10, 2006.' The Miami Dolphins edged out the New York Jets 31-27 on Monday night Oct. 12. The Broncos beat the New England Patriots in overtime, 20-17.

Chris Sabo sets the bar

Mark Payne October 14, 2009

He was not wearing goggles. He was not wearing a tight white baseball uniform, with the number 17 and Cincinnati Reds emblazoned across it. Chris Sabo showed up to our interview as the Northern Kentucky University law student he currently is.

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