The Northerner

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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