The Northerner

Norse rout Storm

Mike Collins and Mike Collins November 21, 2009

The Northern Kentucky University men's basketball team defeated Lake Erie, 96-73 in their home opener of the John L. Griffin/Lions Club Classic on Nov. 20.

Movie Review – Twilight Saga: New Moon

Lauren Becker and Lauren Becker November 21, 2009

Stephenie Meyer's second novel in the Twilight Saga, New Moon, hit theatres around the country at 12:01 Friday morning. It outsold The Dark Knight and even Harry Potter, but it was actually for a good reason this time around.

Women’s Basketball Recap

Drew Laskey November 19, 2009

The Northern Kentucky University women's basketball team put away the UC Clermont Cougars Wednesday night 81-41 and collected their first win of the season in their home opener.

Fantasy Football: Week 10

Alex Owsley and Alex Owsley November 19, 2009

The injury bug hit week ten like the Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable hits assistant coaches. Several key fantasy players went down with injuries this week in the NFL. Cedric Benson, Ronnie Brown, Michael Turner, and Kyle Orton are just a few of the key losses for some fantasy owners.

Say no to ‘no-knowledge college’

Heather Willoughby and Heather Willoughby November 18, 2009

'No-knowledge college' is a term I want stricken from Northern Kentucky University's vocabulary. In fact, I want that attitude eliminated from NKU's student body altogether.

Good news is that stigma is slowly fading away, according to Chris Cole, director of Media Relations and Communications.

By a round of applause, how do you feel?

Brandon Barb and Brandon Barb November 18, 2009

First, a round of applause should go to those at the Bank of Kentucky Center for having such a great line up these past few weeks. There was Jay-Z, Daughtry, Reo Speedwagon and Styxx-Styxx people! You know Mr. Roboto, Renegade ring any bells-and then there was Dane Cook on November 15, arguably one of the biggest names to come through, our little slice of heaven here at, Northern Kentucky University.

Seniors take over art exhibit

Jeremy Jackson and Jeremy Jackson November 18, 2009

The Senior Art Exhibition is taking place from November 12-20 at the Northern Kentucky University Fine Arts Center. The exhibit features original art work of seven senior Bachelor of Fine Art candidates, and is a requirement for all students majoring in the various visual art disciplines.

When registering, take aspirin

Heather Willoughby and Heather Willoughby November 18, 2009

I sit in front of my computer screen once again; my course catalogue, my Post-its, loose-leaf papers and bits of pulled out hair lay scattered around me. Registration time is here...ugh.

Why is registering so difficult?

Cover Story: Owning your intellect

Mark Payne and Mark Payne November 18, 2009

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With a few swift motions, the new Northern Kentucky University Intellectual Property Policy was passed at last Wednesday's Board of Regents (BOR) meeting.
The passing has some students concerned.

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Chad Hensley November 18, 2009

At some point during the upcoming NKU basketball season, you just might hear some of the women's basketball players calling a teammate Ging.

Interactive: Senior art exhibition

Joe Castelli November 18, 2009

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Celebrating Frank Duveneck

Bill Fisher and Bill Fisher November 18, 2009

The Celebrating Frank Duveneck exhibit, in room 106 of the Steely Library, is available for viewing Monday through Thursday from 1 pm to 4 pm and on Saturday from Noon to 4 pm. On Wednesday, additional hours are available from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

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