The Northerner

‘Ladies’ editorial off point

David Jones , Senior December 3, 2002
While waiting for the elevator in Landrum Hall, I picked up the Nov. 20th edition of The Northerner.

Brittany Contois responds to David Jones’ letter

December 3, 2002
David Jones, Are you serious?

Buried Alive

December 3, 2002
Who thought I completely sold out with the Devo interview last week? Well you're wrong because I'm back with another local band very deserving of your time and your dime. Deceiving Ralph is a Cincinnati based punk band I just recently discovered. Unlike a lot of punk bands whose songs are essentially "I wanna be sedated" with the lyrics changed Deceiving Ralph has it's own creative style in the punk scene.

Initiative aims at developing character

Character... it starts with me. In the future, character may be starting with NKU. Lisa Coors, an adjunct professor in the business department, hopes to bring character to NKU through "The Character Initiative at Northern Kentucky University."

Life as a Hollywood extra, in Kentucky

Former NKU student Jamie Buckner got a chance to fulfill a dream this past week by participating in the making of a Hollywood movie. It all began several weeks ago when a casting call went out all over the Tri-state area requesting extras for the movie "Seabiscuit," a true story about a famed racehorse who overcame a handicap to be named the 1938 Horse of the Year.

Tutoring offers chance to make difference

Lori Cox , News Editor December 3, 2002
If you've ever wondered what you could do to make a difference in the world, the Tutor/Mentor program at NKU may be your answer. Students involved the program work with "at-risk" youth from Holmes Junior High, ACE Program or Covington Housing Authority.

Classes at airport expanding

Lori Cox , News Editor December 3, 2002
Northern Kentucky University is offering another opportunity for individuals to spread their wings and soar into the future. Three courses, Aviation Marketing, Speech Communication and Personal Financial Management, are being offered at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport in January.

SGA Election Biographies

December 3, 2002
Andrew Guzik/Junior Position Seeking: Senator Previous SGA Experience: None Campus Involvement: President of Campus Greens Leadership Experience: None Goals and Commitments If Elected: "I would like to create a more open dialogue between the students and the SGA.

NKU senior has no regrets

Jacardo Ralston, a senior, and theatre major, at Northern Kentucky University, is not famous, nor has he done anything extraordinary. He is a happy go lucky guy who dreams of becoming a playwright. Ralston can be seen hanging out in the student lounge of the theatre department.

Shut up and wrestle, it’s time to lay the Smackdown WWE style

Jason Ellis December 3, 2002
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has returned to the Playstation 2 with WWE 'Smackdown! Shut Your Mouth' and it has more attitude than ever. This, being the fifth game in the Smackdown! Series, takes everything that was great about its predecessors and made it that much better.

BMX with an adult twist

With all the hype in the media and the gaming community surrounding BMX XXX, I was expecting the best thing since sliced bread. However, I returned the game to my local video store feeling a little unfulfilled, yet still generally satisfied. Released by Acclaim, BMX XXX represents the first adult-themed extreme game.

3 Doors Down scores with new CD

Chad Clift , Northerner Contrubutor November 26, 2002
The much anticipated sophomore release by the alternative rock group, 3 Doors Down was released on November 12. Thus far, "Away From the Sun" looks as if it will be able to avoid the "sophomore jinx" with the release of the first single, "When I'm Gone.
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