The Northerner

Soccer team rolls

Michael Collins and Michael Collins October 14, 2009

Tim Downer/ Staff PhotographerThe Northern Kentucky University men's soccer team will travel to Springfield, Mo., to battle Drury at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 16. The game will feature two tough teams that are...

Records were made to be broken

Rodney Moore and Rodney Moore October 14, 2009

Drew Harris is a cool, composed and stress-free individual, speaking with great dignity and logic. He is a college student who presents himself like a practiced businessperson. Doing all this, he still keeps his inner-youth by relaxing, body sunk into the chair, appearing as if he has no trouble in the world.

The Roc is in the building

Tim Owens and Tim Owens October 14, 2009

Few rappers these days can muster up enough hits to legitimize a concert, let alone one that lasts an hour and a half. On the flipside, there are few artists these days who can leave you begging for more after that long. That is exactly what Jay-Z did Oct. 10 at the Bank of Kentucky Center - leaving the sellout crowd in such a frenzy that they continued to sing the chorus to 'Forever Young' well after he left the stage.

Pardon the interruption

Heather Willoughby and Heather Willoughby October 14, 2009

With recent outbreaks like Kanye West's at the MTV Video Music Awards and Joe Wilson's at President Obama's speech, I cannot help but wonder what is up with people nowadays.

The way more and more people are coming out with ridiculously rude behavior lately would have poor Emily Post rolling every which way.

The iPhone Academy

Jeremy Jackson and Jeremy Jackson October 14, 2009

Timothy Ferguson no longer has those all-important, lengthy conversations with his daughter. The Director of Northern Kentucky University's Infrastructure Management Institute (IMI), says that technology has replaced that pesky role, leaving the father and daughter duo to their own devices.

Are organic vegetables better?

Heather Willoughby and Heather Willoughby October 14, 2009

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. The old adage, a thing we have all heard since we were very young, is used to teach the importance of fruits and vegetables. When we are taught the saying, however, there is only one type of apple, one type of lettuce, all chicken comes from the same kind of bird.

Older, wiser and in the right place

M. Gordon Willis and M. Gordon Willis October 14, 2009

As a 26-year-old, first-semester freshman, I have to admit that at moments, I feel as though I am out of place. There are definitely moments of awkwardness as I am sitting in classes with people that are, on average, seven years younger than I.

Cover Story: Property of…?

Kelly Phelan and Kelly Phelan October 14, 2009

Dance shows, American Idol winners, rock groups, comedians and the wiggles - all of these acts have visited the Bank of Kentucky Center (BOKC).' The newest addition to Northern Kentucky University has added a new level of entertainment to NKU that students could only get if they went to Cincinnati or US Bank Arena. And as the the arena turns one year old, questions arise as to whose arena the BOKC really is.

Grant breathes life into science

Kelly Phelan and Kelly Phelan October 14, 2009

Northern Kentucky University received a grant of $2.8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the University of Louisville, which will be used over the next five years. NKU will share the funds with Western Kentucky University, Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky University. Of the four universities, NKU received the most funds due to their track record of mentoring undergraduate research.

Skunk country

Samantha Del Vecchio and Samantha Del Vecchio October 14, 2009

What is black and white and roaming campus? It is the invasion of the skunks. Mephitis mephitis, the striped skunk, has been spotted all over Northern Kentucky University's campus.

NKU professor earns Acorn accolade

Chris Miller and Chris Miller October 13, 2009

Northern Kentucky University's Dr. Vernon Hicks received the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Acorn Award, which is given annually to two professors - one from a four-year institution and the other from a two-year institution. The award covers both public and private colleges.

NKU behind bars

Mark Payne and Mark Payne October 8, 2009

I do not support what Dr. W.A.S., the latest fanatic to visit Northern Kentucky University, has to say.

His arguments, for the most part, are random and do not make sense. If there is a message he is trying to relay it is not clearly coming through.

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