The Northerner

Article ‘false report’ of professor’s conduct in class

Nicholas D. Summe • January 21, 2003

My name is Nicholas D. Summe, a student of Dr. Clinton G. Hewan and a Political Science/History major at Northern Kentucky University.

Court needs to set clear guides on Affirmative Action

Knight Ridder • January 21, 2003

Affirmative action is one of those high-octane issues that Americans often are reluctant to discuss. But that didn't stop the U.S. Supreme Court from deciding to revisit the subject, at least as it relates to university admissions. The justices did the right thing in deciding to take on this thorny issue.

Tax Time

thetaxauthority@msn.com • January 21, 2003

My name is Audra Aton with the Tax Authority. As busy college students I understand how difficult it is to find time between school, work, and the many community and social activities to do your taxes....

Law may ban smoking in dorms

Cary Hubbard • January 21, 2003

Recently proposed state legislation may prohibit all university residents from smoking in their rooms.

University faces uncertain financial future

Jen Vorholt ' Lori Cox • January 21, 2003

A tuition increase of up to 18 percent is one option the Board of Regents is considering to offset the threat of budget cuts by the state.

Garage will relieve parking, stress wallet

Lori Cox • January 21, 2003

Northern Kentucky University has seen a growth spurt in recent years, with nearly 14,000 students currently enrolled and predictions of more in the future. In an effort to keep up with the growth and minimize frustration for students, the Transportation Advisory Committee recently approved a proposal to build an $18 million parking garage on campus.

Cultural change key to preventing violence

Jason Dobbins • January 21, 2003

Society must embrace a day-to-day nonviolent methodology said violence prevention expert Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith during her speech last Thursday in the University Center Otto Budig Theater.

Founding a dream

Jordan Kellogg • January 21, 2003

Lovingson Mtongwiza has set some huge goals for himself and the organization he founded.

Students question decision to house athletes at Highland Ridge

Kim Dube • January 21, 2003

Due to overcrowding of the dorms at Northern Kentucky University several student athletes have been moved into the nearby off-campus Highland Ridge apartments. The athletes pay residential tuition for them. This has caused controversy among some of the students who live on campus.

On NKU professor

drfritsch01@yahoo.com • January 15, 2003

Steve Fritsch - Drfritsch01@yahoo.com Cincinnati Enquirer Sunday, January 12, 2003 "No excuse for Demagoguery 101" By Peter Bronson --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

The games you wish you found under your xmas tree

Jason Ellis • January 14, 2003

Ah, a new semester is upon us. So, it's back to classes and the grind of every day life here at NKU. But the only problem with this is you are still in break mode, and all you want to do is have some fun and maybe even play some games.