The Northerner

Fighting hate on campus

Knight Ridder • December 3, 2002

Something ugly has been happening on some college campuses. Several have reported anti-Semitic incidents and some Jewish students are complaining of a hostile, almost threatening, atmosphere. Much of the unrest can be traced to clashing ideas about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Tests only measure test-taking ability

Derek Brink , The Daily Cardinal (U. Wisconsin) • December 3, 2002

(U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- Given the staggering amount of tuition most college students will pay in their four or five years of undergraduate study, I am surprised with the relatively low amount of dissension of the student body towards the standard practice of simply attending lectures and then taking tests that supposedly measure our grasp of the information.

‘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

John Keathley , Northerner Contributor • December 3, 2002

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

Barbara Brow , Northerner Contributor • December 3, 2002

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.

‘Cats’: It’s the Cats Meow

Samantha Warner , Features Editor • November 26, 2002

I have always wanted to see 'Cats' and finally it happened, last Tuesday night. The most powerful part of the musical 'Cats,' nearly brought tears to my eyes in the second act. Grizabella, played by Dee Roscioli, blew the audience away with her voice in the second 'Memory' scene.

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

John H. Keathley III , Northerner Contributor • November 26, 2002

With the release of Mortal Kombat in 1992, the fighting genre changed forever. Now, with the release last week of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, the fighting genre has changed once again. In this new game, the two sorcerers Shang Tsung and Quan Chi have formed a "deadly alliance" to take over control of the Mortal Kombat tournament and rule the universe.